Pirate relic and data sites can be found in all normal space regions, in C1, C2 and C3 class wormhole systems, as well as in shattered wormhole systems. There are pockets of space populated with a variety of cosmic structures (i.e., wrecked stations, abandoned machines) and several containers that need to be hacked before the contents can be accessed. The sites do not have any triggers or NPC defenders. Pirate relic sites contain T1 and T2 salvage materials, skill books and blueprint copies. Pirate data sites contain decryptors, data cores, skill books, blueprint copies and manufacturing materials. The contents may vary by faction.
A Data Site containerA Relic Site container
Data and relic sites use the following naming convention according to their location.
Data site names
Relic site names
Location
Local(Faction)(site)
Crumbling(Faction)(site)
High-security systems
Regional(Faction)(site)
Decayed(Faction)(site)
Low-security systems
Central(Faction)(site)
Ruined(Faction)(site)
Null-security and wormhole systems
Data site containers have a physical appearance that resembles a gyroscope while relic site containers resemble ancient shipwrecks. The containers are named as follows.
Data site containers
Relic site containers
Difficulty
(Faction) Info Shard
(Faction) Debris
Very easy
(Faction) Com Tower
(Faction) Rubble
Easy
(Faction) Mainframe
(Faction) Remains
Medium
(Faction) Databank
(Faction) Ruins
Hard
The (Faction) in the above site and container names will be the local pirate group for each region. For a list of (site) names, see List of data and relic sites.
You'll have to hack into the containers first by playing the hacking minigame. In order to attempt a hack, you’ll need to lock on to the container and activate the corresponding hacking module. The module (Relic Analyzer in a Relic Site, Data Analyzer in a Data Site, or Integrated Aanalyzer for both) only works if the distance between the container and your ship is less or equal to the module's maximum activation range. Activating the module will open a new window containing the hacking minigame. Failing to hack a container twice will destroy it and its contents.
End of Pirate site proposal
Start of List and data relic sites proposal (work in progress)
Half-broken remnants of technology drift aimlessly throughout the vacuum; the end result of infighting, CONCORD raids or one of a thousand other common fates suffered by pirate outfits across the cluster. A Data Analyzer module will be invaluable in uncovering the secrets that are likely hidden here, locked away inside data vaults and semi-functional computerized networks.
Alternate message
A myriad of technological marvels inhabit this area of space, the physical guts of a powerful and well protected computerized network. A Data Analyzer module will be invaluable in uncovering the secrets that are likely hidden here, locked away inside data vaults and heavily encrypted digital networks.
Local <Faction> Mainframe (Level I signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
2 x <Faction> Info Shard
Local <Faction> Virus Test Site (Level I signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
2 x <Faction> Info Shard
Local <Faction> Data Processing Center (Level II signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
3 x <Faction> Info Shard
Local <Faction> Shattered Life-Support Unit (Level II signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
3 x <Faction> Info Shard
Local <Faction> Data Terminal (Level III signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
2-3 x <Faction> Info Shard
1-2 x <Faction> Com Tower
Local <Faction> Production Installation (Level III signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
3 x <Faction> Info Shard
1 x <Faction> Com Tower
Local <Faction> Backup Server (Level IV signature)
Containers
Local <Faction> Minor Shipyard (Level IV signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
3 x <Faction> Info Shard
2-3 x <Faction> Com Tower
WD
EWAR
L
3 x <Faction> Info Shard
2 x <Faction> Com Tower
Low security data sites
Regional <Faction> Data Processing Center (Level II signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
2 x <Faction> Info Shard
2 x <Faction> Com Tower
1 x <Faction> Mainframe
Regional <Faction> Data Terminal (Level III signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
1 x <Faction> Info Shard
2 x <Faction> Com Tower
2 x <Faction> Mainframe
Low security relic sites
Decayed <Faction> Rock Formation (Level III signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
2 x <Faction> Debris
2 x <Faction> Rubble
2 x <Faction> Remains
Null security data sites
Central <Faction> Sparking Transmitter (Level I signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
1 x <Faction> Com Tower
3 x <Faction> Mainframe
1 x <Faction> Databank
Central <Faction> Survey Site (Level II signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
2 x <Faction> Com Tower
2 x <Faction> Mainframe
2 x <Faction> Databank
Central <Faction> Command Center (Level III signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
1 x <Faction> Com Tower
2 x <Faction> Mainframe
3 x <Faction> Databank
Central <Faction> Data Mining Site (Level IV signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
1 x <Faction> Com Tower
2 x <Faction> Mainframe
4 x <Faction> Databank
Null security relic sites
Ruined <Faction> Monument Site (Level I signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
2 x <Faction> Rubble
3 x <Faction> Remains
1 x <Faction> Ruins
Ruined <Faction> Temple Site (Level II signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
1 x <Faction> Rubble
3 x <Faction> Remains
2 x <Faction> Ruins
Ruined <Faction> Science Outpost (Level III signature)
Containers
WD
EWAR
L
4 x <Faction> Remains
2 x <Faction> Ruins
Ruined <Faction> Crystal Quarry (Level IV signature)