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| − | During war, [[Eve University]] and Ivy League uses a strict set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), typically referred to as the "War SOP".
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| − | These are part of a carefully crafted war doctrine, based on years of experience in EVE, that is intended to bring the war to a quick close by denying the war's entertainment or profit value to the enemy, and by frustrating or even boring the enemy at every chance we get, while still meeting the University's educational goals by teaching students how to fight wars. To that end, the SOP is intended to:
| + | Previously, EVE University used to maintain a separate section of rules that applied in wartime. This is no longer true. |
| − | * Deny the enemy easy kills of helpless non-combat ships.
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| − | * Deny the enemy easy kills of poorly-fitted ships.
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| − | * Deny the enemy any kills of high-value ships that will look good on his killboard.
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| − | * Deny the enemy any chance to banter or smack talk with us.
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| − | * Ensure that the enemy's only contact with Eve University is losing his ships to our overwhelming war fleets.
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| − | == Restrictions and Requirements ==
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| − | === Default SOP ===
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| − | When there is a currently live war, or the IVY Defence Status listed on the message of the day in [[Chat Channels and Mailing Lists|Chat.E-UNI]] is [[IVY Defense Status|DEFCON 1]], the below rules are automatically in place.
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| − | # If you are in space at any time, you must be connected to and able to listen on [[Teamspeak]].<ref>In the event you need to be contacted, or there is important information, TeamSpeak is the fastest way to contact members.</ref>
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| − | # Autopilot may only be used to plot your course and highlight stargates. All maneuvers in space must be executed manually.<ref>Even in the fastest ships, autopilot leaves you vulnerable for over 10 seconds, and it only takes one or two it catch you.</ref>
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| − | # Missions, Ratting, Complexes, Exploration sites are prohibited in [[k-space]].<ref>You can be scanned down in a mission or similar in a matter of seconds, and not long after that war targets can be right on top of you.</ref>
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| − | # Hauling, Mining, and similar activities are prohibited in all locations at all times.<ref>Industrial ships of all kinds are never suited to any form of combat, and move very slowly, making them easy to catch.</ref>
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| − | # You must not go AFK while in space. Either log out or ensure you are docked before you leave.<ref>It only takes a few seconds to scan you down wherever you are in space.</ref>
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| − | # While fleet composition is left up to the Fleet Commander, all combat must be while in a fleet of '''at least''' two E-UNI pilots<ref name=pilots>This means multiple individuals, rather than one person with multiple accounts.</ref><ref>War-targets declare war for easy [[gank]]s, and don't tend to fly alone so you won't find many one-on-ones.</ref> and must still follow normal [[Ivy League Policies#Mixed Membership Fleets|fleet composition rules]].
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| − | # All fleets must enable [[Loot Logging]] when formed, and follow the [[Wartime and Official ILN Operations Loot Policy|War Loot Policy]] for any war-target kills.<ref>War loot is sold and the proceeds used to fund ship replacements for those who lose their ships during wars.</ref>
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| − | # Some Ships<ref>The ships listed either require a great deal of experience to use well, or are simply not suitable for combat.</ref>, Modules and Rigs<ref>We fly cheaply fitted ships to deny the war-targets any valuable loot from what ships they manage to destroy.</ref> are restricted without explicit written permission from the [[Fleet Admiral]]. Any ships found undocked which breach these restrictions are subject to the process listed in the [[#Violations|Violations]] section and may be destroyed.
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| − | #* Prohibited ship classes:
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| − | #** Combat: [[Stealth Bomber]], [[Interdictor]], [[Command Ship]], [[Marauder]], [[Black Ops]], [[Strategic Cruiser]]
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| − | #** Capital: [[Dreadnought]], [[Carrier]], [[SuperCarrier]], [[Titan]]
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| − | #** Mining: [[Mining Frigate]], [[Barge]], [[Exhumer]]
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| − | #** Hauler: [[Industrial]], [[Transport]], [[Freighter]], [[Jump Freighter]]
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| − | #** Other: [[Capsule]], [[Ship Classes#Faction Ships|Faction Ships]], [[Ship Classes#Rare and Unique Ships|Rare and Unique ships]]
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| − | #* Modules and Rigs:
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| − | #** All faction, deadspace and officer modules are prohibited.
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| − | #** It is suggested that faction ammunition should be used where possible.
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| − | #** Rigs are prohibited on Tech 1 [[frigate]]s, [[destroyer]]s and [[cruiser]]s.<ref>Smaller ships in E-UNI fleets are typically cheaply fit and used as tacklers and [[EWAR]], so do not last long in combat, meaning rigs are not worthwhile in these roles. Rigs also allow you to fit or fly a ship not suited to your skills in its role, where you are better off flying something smaller or easier to fit.</ref>
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| − | #** All ships of [[Battlecruiser]] class, [[Battleship]] class and all [[Ship Classes#Tech 2|Tech 2]] ship classes must have a [[Full T2 Tank|Tech 2 tank]], and should be rigged wherever possible.<ref>These ships are typically used in a [[Damage Dealer|damage dealing]] role, and have [[Buffer Tank|buffer tank]]s, so are are less likely to be lost in our typical short engagements.</ref>
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| − | #** Tech 2 rigs must not be used under any circumstances.
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| − | #** Ships must be fully [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=32 PvP fitted].
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| − | === During Relaxed SOP Only ===
| + | Members are now encouraged to read [[Tips For War|our tips on how to survive during wartime]] and other [[Wartime_Operations_in_EVE_University|advice for war time]]. It is highly suggested that new applicants read the tips for war before joining. |
| − | The "Relaxed SOP" is a modification to the Default SOP which allows E-UNI members to engage in limited [[PvE]] activity without dropping from the corporation. [[Eve University Management|Management]] will notify E-UNI members when Relaxed SOP is in effect via the Message of the Day [[Chat Channels and Mailing Lists|Chat.E-UNI]] and an eve-mail to the alliance.
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| − | # Missioning (agent missions) may be run in a fleet of at least three E-UNI members<ref name=pilots></ref>.
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| − | # All fleet members must be in the same mission space and together at all times.
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| − | # All ships must be fitted for [[PvP]] combat, and be ready to engage a hostile target.
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| − | # Courier/mining/non-combat missions are still prohibited and must be performed using an out-of-corp alt.
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| − | # Ratting, Complexes, Exploration sites are still prohibited in [[Classifications of Space|k-space]].
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| − | # '''All''' other rules remain in place as listed in the [[#Default SOP|Default SOP]].
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| − | == Non Fleet Operations and Lockdowns ==
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| − | === Non Fleet Activities ===
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| − | Non fleet activities are those which are not conducted while a member of a fleet, such as testing ship loadouts, setting bookmarks and configuring the overview. These are the defaults, unless overridden with a lockdown for the specific area.
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| − | * You may undock, but any activity which leaves you stationary or with split focus must be done at the POS.
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| − | * At all times that you are undocked, you must watch the local chat channel and must either dock or enter the POS shield if war-targets enter the system.
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| − | * Travelling (moving alone between systems) must either be done in a [[Shuttle]], [[Rookie Ship]] or [[Tackler frigate]], and you must ensure there are no war-targets in local at each system you enter, ensuring you dock immediately if there are.
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| − | * If moving in any other ships, you must be travel fit until you reach your destination. This means all low-slots are filled with [[Warp Core Stabilizer]]s and the mid-slots are filled with an appropriate shield [[Buffer Tank|buffer tank]]. Your normal PvP fittings can be carried in the hold, and if at all possible someone should be moving ahead of you in a small, fast ship, checking the next system is clear of war-targets.
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| − | === Lockdowns ===
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| − | From time to time it may be necessary for ILN Officers or [[Director]]s to issue a 'lockdown' in alliance evemail for a specific system or region due to a current threat from war-targets in a specific area. In extreme circumstances (such as server instability) a full Eve-wide lockdown may be issued, which includes all members, including those in fleets. A lockdown means that:
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| − | * When the lockdown is called, those within the affected area should dock immediately unless already in an active fleet.
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| − | * Those within the specified area must be in an active fleet '''before''' they undock.
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| − | * Traveling or moving any ships in the area specified is prohibited without an active fleet.
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| − | * Lockdowns are in place until lifted by an ILN Officer or [[Director]].
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| − | == Promoted Activities ==
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| − | It is expected that the majority of those declaring war on E-UNI will fail to prosecute it fully, leaving times when there are no war-targets to hunt. With this in mind, the following options are available at all times, including during lockdowns:
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| − | # Fleet operations in [[LoSec]] and [[NullSec]]. There are always pirates and other hostiles to hunt.
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| − | # [[Wormhole]] Operations. Fleets must remain fit for combat, and still may not engage in mining.
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| − | # [[Station Trading]]. Remember that moving cargo (items not for your current ship) is prohibited while using an E-UNI character.
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| − | # Use of an out-of-corp character or alt for Missions, Mining and Hauling. Many missions may be accepted on your E-UNI character but performed with an alt.
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| − | # Dropping form E-UNI and rejoining at the end of the war. There are '''no''' penalties for this, and those doing so retain access to the channels and majority of resources of E-UNI.
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| − | = Violations =
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| − | In the event of a violation of the above restrictions, ILN personnel are to follow the process below, leading to destruction of a members ship and pod if they do not respond.
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| − | If at any time the subject 'wakes up', then must be ordered to dock immediately, or if the subject refuses to cooperate, or a war-target appears on-grid, then the personnel are authorised to skip straight to destruction of the subjects ship or pod.
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| − | # Try to convo, evemail and get their attention via alliance and corp chat.
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| − | # Fire a single warning shot.
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| − | # Wait 30 seconds.
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| − | # Warp scram and web target, fire second shot.
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| − | # Wait 30 seconds.
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| − | # Destroy ship.
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| − | # Collect loot, vaporize or salvage the wreck immediately and place the remains on contract to the subject.
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| − | # Repeat with Pod if needed.
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| − | This may seem harsh, but denying the war-targets kills of the 'easy targets' they expect has shown to end the war significantly quicker than normal, and there can be no excuse for not knowing the rules.
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| − | = Clarifications =
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| − | Below are expanded and clarified elements of the [[Ivy League Policies]] and SOP. It is also suggested that members check the [[Do's and Don'ts During War]] article for tips and explanations as to why the rules are as they are.
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| − | == Communications ==
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| − | # Remember that no communication channels are ever 100% secure, so ensure that all information on targets or fleet composition is limited to Corp and Alliance channels. Remember to mention the formation of the fleet in the private [[Chat Channels and Mailing Lists|Chat.E-UNI]] channel for any members who are logged in on alts.
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| − | # It is important that all members ensure they do not discuss the war anywhere other than the private [[Chat Channels and Mailing Lists|E-UNI channels]] and [http://www.eve-ivy.com/forums forums]. This rule includes any alts and those who have left E-UNI for the duration of the war and expect to return.
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| − | # Only Directors, ILN Captains and above may talk to war targets in the local channel. Let your modules do the talking for you.
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| − | # As you never know if a war target is in local with an alt, there is to be no communication in local at any time, short of those listed in rule #3
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| − | # Fleet Commanders are authorized to say "GF" (good fight) in local after combat, or to answer questions from neutrals regarding the fleet. That is all.
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| − | # Actions or behavior that damage the morale of E-UNI is not permitted. If you do not like the restrictions, then you may leave for the duration of the war and still retain access to the majority of resources. Repeated issues may end up with a director doing this for you, and may adversely affect your ability to return.
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| − | == Pickets, Scouting and Exploration ==
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| − | Commonly confused, [[picket]]s and [[scouting]] are similar with with differing purposes.
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| − | === Picketing ===
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| − | A picket will typically sit static and cloaked on the far side of a gate or similar location, providing early warning in the event of an incoming war-target. Picket frigates not part of a fleet operation should always sit at least 175-250km away from the gate in a random direction, not aligned with any celestial objects. They also typically be fly a [[Tackler Frigate]] fitted with a Tech 1 prototype cloak and 'travel' fit.
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| − | === Scouting ===
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| − | Scouting is the act of moving ahead of a fleet, providing intel as to the state of the next location, or following the fleet one jumb behind, to identify any pursuing targets. Scouts must fly a T2 [[Frigate#Covert Ops Frigate|Covert Ops Frigate]] with a Covert Ops Cloak only. [[Frigate#Stealth Bombers|Stealth bombers]] are not to be used as scouts. Scouts must be attached to a fleet at all time - scouting solo is pointless - and scouts do not engage in combat at any time, maintaining their cloak at all times. Because they should never be visible, experienced scouts flying the relevant ship may use a Faction probe launcher at their discretion.
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| − | === Exploration ===
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| − | Exploration, often confused with scouting, is the act of using a scan-probe launcher to locate wormholes or exploration sites. This should be done either from the [[POS]], or a deep safespot in a combat ship. Alternatively use out-of-corp alts to identify wormholes, and members are reminded that all exploration sites are off-limits in [[k-space]].
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| − | Remember that you must still be in an active fleet, and they must be with you during the scans.
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| − | == Requests for Clarification ==
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| − | All requests for clarification must be made directly to the [[director]]s. If in doubt, avoid the element which is unclear until clarified.
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| − | = Further Reading =
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| − | * [[Wartime Checklist]]
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| − | * [[Dos and Don'ts During War]]
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| − | = Explanations =
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| − | For new players, its not immediately obvious why the rules are as they are. Below are some explanations to some of the more common questions.
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| − | <references />
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| − | [[Category:Policies]] [[Category:War]] [[Category:Eve University]]
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