Tag Archives: Drones

Posted on 2010-02-09 by Ecliptic Rift

Exploration Myrmidon

After Rettic mentioned his desire for a ship he’d never have to refit, the ensuing discussion reminded me of how well the Myrmidon did as an all-purpose low-sec solo exploration ship. If that’s your thing, then this ship will do … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-01-29 by Ecliptic Rift

Singularity counter-counter-arguments

This post is not a typo nor talking about the EVE test server but a comment in the conversation with Kaarbaak about the Singularity in EVE. Read those posts first, especially Kaarbaak’s, or this one won’t make any sense. Clearly, … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2010-01-21 by Ecliptic Rift

Why hasn’t New Eden had the Singularity?

So we have rogue artificial intelligences, uploaded consciousness, functionally immortal transhumans, faster-than-light communications and travel that invalidate everything we know about causality… why hasn’t New Eden experienced the Singularity? These sorts of advances should enable exponential growth in science, technology, … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2009-12-26 by Ecliptic Rift

Preparing for an industrial roam

As I finally got some good time in-pod, I’ve put together a plan of action for the next few weeks. Mostly, it revolves around specific goals I want to achieve, some of which nest within each other. I have written … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2009-12-23 by Ecliptic Rift

Insurance musings

For whatever reason, I’ve had trouble turning an ISK in trading lately. Maybe I’ve lost my touch, maybe regional differences matter more than I really thought, or maybe the New Eden economy has fundamentally changed lately. I’d thought to get … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2009-09-11 by Ecliptic Rift

Naval frigate upgrades: Federation Navy Comet

We’ve already looked at the Caldari Navy Hookbill and Republic Fleet Firetail changes coming in EVE Online: Dominion this fall / winter. Today, we’ll investigate the changes coming for the Gallente Navy Comet, including a name change. The ship will … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2009-02-25 by Ecliptic Rift

Salvage mission

The video feed from the camera drone fuzzes in and out with the range, but the escape pods in the wreckage appear clearly. The pod pilot nudges her ship closer. Salvaging could wait; survivors from an Amarrian transport might not. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2009-02-18 by Ecliptic Rift

Ship production and drone research

As much as I generally believe that violence is a messy, inefficient way to resolve things, I understand that a lot of pilots resort to it for one reason or another. And occasionally, I end up having to do that … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2009-02-11 by Ecliptic Rift

Aggressive salvage operations

A few days ago, I started engaging in “aggressive salvage operations” in Federation space. This means scanning down podder ships to salvage the Serpentis wrecks they leave behind and occasionally the loot as well. Yes, this latter bit means that … Read the rest of this entry →

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