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{{update|Complete overhaul of Agency in Invasion expansion, July 2019.}}
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'''The Agency''' allows capsuleers to search PVE content (which could lead to PvP elements) within EVE's core gameplay systems.  It was introduced in October 2017 as part of the [[Expansions|Lifeblood expansion]], as a replacement for the [[Agent Finder]]. It was then updated in May 2019 as part of the Invasion expansion. All PVE content can be searched for in the Agency UI.  
'''The Agency''' allows capsuleers to search PVE content within EVE's core gameplay systems.  It was introduced in October 2017 as part of the [[Expansions|Lifeblood expansion]], as a replacement for the [[Agent Finder]]. All PVE content can be searched for in the Agency UI. content considered "non versus" such as [[Industry]] and [[Planetary Interaction]] are still located in their respective interfaces.  
 
  
 
New capsuleers are introduced to The Agency during the tutorial.  Once docked at a station for the first time, the AI will provide instructions on how to open and use the user interface and guide the user in usage of the Agency through participation of [[Seeker Investigation|The Seeker Investigation]].
 
New capsuleers are introduced to The Agency during the tutorial.  Once docked at a station for the first time, the AI will provide instructions on how to open and use the user interface and guide the user in usage of the Agency through participation of [[Seeker Investigation|The Seeker Investigation]].
  
[[File:TheAgencySeekerInvestigation.jpg|600px]]
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[[Image:The Agency|The Agency]]
  
 
== Content ==
 
== Content ==
The Agency allowed the capsuleer to find the majority of PVE related content in New Eden. Activities are split into several categories that can be filtered to further refine search into the specific content the capsuleer may be looking for. Categories within The Agency filter are as follows:   
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The Agency allows the capsuleer to find the majority of PVE related content in New Eden. Activities are split into several categories that can include filters to further refine search into the specific content the capsuleer may be looking for. Categories on The Agency homepage are as follows:   
* [[Career Agents|Agents]]
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* [[Missions|Agents and Missions]]
* [[Asteroids and ore|Asteroid Belts]]
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** Mission Agents
* [[Epic Arc]] Agents
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** [[Epic arcs|Epic Arcs]]
* [[Escalations]]
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** Agent Finder
* Events (The previous Agency)
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** [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Missions#Storyline_Missions Storyline Agents (if available)]
* [[Faction warfare|Factional Warefare]]
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** [[Career Agents]]
* [[Incursions]]
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* Encounters
* Landmarks
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** [[Incursions]]
* [[Resource Wars]] (new in the Lifeblood update)
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** [[Faction Warfare]]
* Signatures and Anomalies
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** [[Forward Operating Base|Pirate Strongholds]]
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** [[Abyssal Deadspace]]
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* [[Exploration]]
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** [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Scanning#Scan_results Combat Anomalies]
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** [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Scanning#Scan_results Cosmic Signatures]
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** [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Combat_sites#Expeditions Escalations (if available)]
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** [[Project Discovery: Exoplanets|Project Discovery]]
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* Resource Harvesting
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** [[Asteroids and ore|Asteroid Belts]]
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** [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Asteroids_and_ore#Cosmic_anomalies Ore Anomalies]
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** [[Ice harvesting|Ice Belts]]
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** [[Planetary Interaction|Planetary Production]]
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* Tutorials
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** [[New Player Experience Tutorial - Seeker Investigation|Introductions]]
  
 
== Filtering ==  
 
== Filtering ==  
The agency includes an array of filters, allowing the capsuleer to focus on specific content or nearby activities. Two top level filters are ''Range'', to select system, 2, 5,10 or any distance from your current location, and ''Content Type'', breaking into Suggested, Combat, Mining or Specify which breaks down even further.  Any current ongoing events will be shown in the Suggested filter.
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The agency includes an array of filters, allowing the capsuleer to focus on specific content or nearby activities. Start by filtering what type of content you wish to participate in, listed above. The main filters seen in all sections are distance/location and security status. Some content sections have further filters such as Agent Level and Faction.
  
[[File:TheAgencyFilter.jpg|600px]]
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[[Image:TheAgencyFilter|Filter]]
  
 
== Interaction ==
 
== Interaction ==
Once you have filtered out the content you wish to participate in (assuming filtering took place), events will be displayed as cards on the left window in the UI. Clicking on one of the cards will pull up relevant information about the event as well as the location in the right panel. The detailed card will provide specific information regarding participation.  The panel will display the type of content, how to participate (if there are any ship restrictions), the corresponding standings requirements and progression, and navigational information.
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Once you have filtered out the content you wish to participate in relevant details will display in the centre of the UI. Clicking on various sections will pull up relevant information about the event as well as the location.  
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The only way to truly understand how The Agency works is by looking through it and try out the various elements.
  
Some cards will have extra information.  '''Asteroid Belts''' for example with show a "Potential Asteroid Presence", which will show which asteroids can be found within the belts in the system, hostiles that may appear in the sites and modules required for the event if applicable.  This is a good way to see what kind hostiles may be present without having to risk blowing up your ship.
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[[Image:TheAgencyDetail|Agency Detail]]
 
 
[[File:TheAgencyDetail.jpg|400px]]
 
  
  
 
[[Category:Agents]]
 
[[Category:Agents]]
 
[[Category:User Interface]]
 
[[Category:User Interface]]

Revision as of 17:23, 2 February 2020

The Agency allows capsuleers to search PVE content (which could lead to PvP elements) within EVE's core gameplay systems. It was introduced in October 2017 as part of the Lifeblood expansion, as a replacement for the Agent Finder. It was then updated in May 2019 as part of the Invasion expansion. All PVE content can be searched for in the Agency UI.

New capsuleers are introduced to The Agency during the tutorial. Once docked at a station for the first time, the AI will provide instructions on how to open and use the user interface and guide the user in usage of the Agency through participation of The Seeker Investigation.

The Agency

Content

The Agency allows the capsuleer to find the majority of PVE related content in New Eden. Activities are split into several categories that can include filters to further refine search into the specific content the capsuleer may be looking for. Categories on The Agency homepage are as follows:

Filtering

The agency includes an array of filters, allowing the capsuleer to focus on specific content or nearby activities. Start by filtering what type of content you wish to participate in, listed above. The main filters seen in all sections are distance/location and security status. Some content sections have further filters such as Agent Level and Faction.

Filter

Interaction

Once you have filtered out the content you wish to participate in relevant details will display in the centre of the UI. Clicking on various sections will pull up relevant information about the event as well as the location. The only way to truly understand how The Agency works is by looking through it and try out the various elements.

Agency Detail