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==Categorization== | ==Categorization== | ||
Ships can be categorized in many ways, this section will cover the most basic methods. The examples given are not a complete representation of ships in EVE. | Ships can be categorized in many ways, this section will cover the most basic methods. The examples given are not a complete representation of ships in EVE. {{co|red||It should be noted however, that more expensive or bigger doesn't always mean better in EVE.}} | ||
==== | ====Size Class==== | ||
[[File:Avatar.jpg|200px|thumb|right|An Avatar, one of the largest ships in EVE. Almost 14 kilometers in length, it is over 200 times longer than the Punisher, an Amarrian frigate.]]As ships increase in size they gain more hitpoints, theoretical damage and module slots. They sacrifice mobility and damage application against smaller targets. Remember: Bigger isn't always better in EVE. The sizes are as follows; | [[File:Avatar.jpg|200px|thumb|right|An Avatar, one of the largest ships in EVE. Almost 14 kilometers in length, it is over 200 times longer than the Punisher, an Amarrian frigate.]]As ships increase in size they gain more hitpoints, theoretical damage and module slots. They sacrifice mobility and damage application against smaller targets. Remember: Bigger isn't always better in EVE. The sizes are as follows; | ||
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Some ships that don't fit or are hard to pin down in this classification are certain [[Industrials]] and [[ORE]] Ships. A common simplification of this classification is calling [[Carriers]], [[Dreadnoughts]], [[Supercarriers]], [[Titans]] and [[Rorquals]] capitals, while calling all other ships sub-capitals. | Some ships that don't fit or are hard to pin down in this classification are certain [[Industrials]] and [[ORE]] Ships. A common simplification of this classification is calling [[Carriers]], [[Dreadnoughts]], [[Supercarriers]], [[Titans]] and [[Rorquals]] capitals, while calling all other ships sub-capitals. | ||
==== | ====Tech & Faction Level==== | ||
[[File:Imperial Navy Slicer.jpg|200px|thumb|right|An Imperial Navy Slicer. A common sight an areas with small gang and solo PvP activity.]]Tech levels refer to the complexity and rarity of the materials required to build a ship. Faction level indicates the origin of the design. Navy faction means the factions with legal navies by CONCORD standards(Gallente, Caldari, Amarr, Minmatar) built the ship. Pirate faction means outlawed entities(Sansha, Serpentis, Guristas etc) have built the ship. The only exception to this are the Sisters of EVE who build pirate faction grade ships but are not outlawed. Here are some examples; | [[File:Imperial Navy Slicer.jpg|200px|thumb|right|An Imperial Navy Slicer. A common sight an areas with small gang and solo PvP activity.]]Tech levels refer to the complexity and rarity of the materials required to build a ship. Faction level indicates the origin of the design. Navy faction means the factions with legal navies by CONCORD standards(Gallente, Caldari, Amarr, Minmatar) built the ship. Pirate faction means outlawed entities(Sansha, Serpentis, Guristas etc) have built the ship. The only exception to this are the Sisters of EVE who build pirate faction grade ships but are not outlawed. Here are some examples; | ||
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Tech 3 ships were developed by the four empire factions after reverse engineering [[Sleeper]] technology. They are known for their often superior tank and versatility which comes from a special set of modules called [[subsystems]]. All materials required for Tech 3 ships come from [[Wormhole Space]]. As an example a [[Legion]] can be fitted to be a well tanked [[neuting]] ship, heavy assault missile boat or the more traditional laser boat. There are many other fits for it depending on what the pilot wants to do. | Tech 3 ships were developed by the four empire factions after reverse engineering [[Sleeper]] technology. They are known for their often superior tank and versatility which comes from a special set of modules called [[subsystems]]. All materials required for Tech 3 ships come from [[Wormhole Space]]. As an example a [[Legion]] can be fitted to be a well tanked [[neuting]] ship, heavy assault missile boat or the more traditional laser boat. There are many other fits for it depending on what the pilot wants to do. | ||
==== | ====Industrials==== | ||
[[File:Charon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Charon. Prided for having the largest cargo bay across the spectrum.]]Not all ships are used for aggressive action. Industrialists, logistics officers and miners use a special subset of ships to increase their efficiency for their respective professions. Here is a loose listing of these ships. | [[File:Charon.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Charon. Prided for having the largest cargo bay across the spectrum.]]Not all ships are used for aggressive action. Industrialists, logistics officers and miners use a special subset of ships to increase their efficiency for their respective professions. Here is a loose listing of these ships. | ||