To New Eden Capsuleers,
EVE Echoes will undergo maintenance on 1/15/2025 at 08:00 (UTC+0) and will take approximately 120 minutes to complete. During this time, players will be unable to log in to the game. We kindly ask for your understanding and patience during the maintenance.

New Content
Guardian Dreadnought
As the battlefield environment grows grim, the four major empires urgently hoped for Dreadnoughts to enhance their all-around ability to counter ships of different tonnages. Thus, the Bodyguard Dreadnought, which adapts to the ever-changing combat situation, was born. Its feature is the ability to additionally equip capital ship close-in defense guns, significantly enhancing defense firepower against multiple small ships.
The Bodyguard Dreadnought can fully utilize the performance of close combat weapons and dual-mounted close combat weapons. It has strong radar performance and is not easily disrupted.
The Guardian-class Dreadnought is temporarily incapacitated from using the old series cores, but will be adapted in a future version.
The Bodyguard Dreadnought can be equipped with 3 main weapons and 1 set of close-in defense guns.
For the convenience of Capsuleers, CONCORD has issued temporary passes to these 4 ships. They are temporarily allowed to travel in High Sec before the maintenance on February 27 (UTC+0).
How to obtain (Regular): Manufacture them based on the blueprints obtained via reverse engineering.
How to obtain (Limited Time): Purchase from the Store's Hot Selection.

Fleet Close-in Defense Gun
A rapid-fire weapon system mounted on some of the extra-large ships used to detect and destroy approaching small ships and fighters. It automatically tracks and attacks targets with the help of smart fire control radar, commonly used for close-in defense.
The Fleet Close-In Defense Gun features a dedicated high-speed identification system that automatically distinguishes between friendly fleet members, their drones, and hostile targets, ensuring precise and effective engagement against threats.
With the assistance of this identification system, the close-in weapon can attack multiple targets simultaneously without relying on the mothership's targeting system. Continuous attacks on the same target can gradually improve strike accuracy and damage, but recalibration is needed when attacking a new target.
Currently, only the Bodyguard Dreadnought supports this system and can fit 1 set of close-in defense guns.

The first batch includes the following 3 models:
Versatile Fleet Close-in Gun that boasts balanced firepower and accuracy, capable of attacking ships and various drones (including fighters and lightweight ships).
Anti-ship Fleet Close-in Gun that boasts higher firepower and lower accuracy but can only attack ships (including pirate ships and drones).
Light Fleet Close-in Gun that boasts lower firepower and higher accuracy but can only attack drones (this is a showdown-specific model, ignoring pirate drones).
How to obtain (Regular): Manufacture them based on the blueprints purchased in the Loyalty Point Store.
How to obtain (Limited Time): Purchase from the Store's Hot Selection.

Alliance Close-in Defense Gun
The Standup Close-in Defense Gun Array, designed for Alliance combat, has a core structure similar to the Fleet Close-in Gun. The difference lies in its integration with a high-speed Alliance identification system, allowing it to instantly identify and avoid Alliance members and their drones while attacking all other targets, supported by the structure office and mission network.
The Standup Alliance Close-in Defense Gun features a fully independent high-speed identification system capable of autonomously searching for and attacking targets without relying on citadels or Fortizars. It lacks a diplomatic identification system, so caution is advised during operations.
Currently, only the Fortizar is capable of fitting one Standup Alliance Close-in Defense Gun System. It includes three models: universal, anti-ship, and light.
How to obtain: Manufacture them based on the blueprints purchased from the market.

New Skills
Skills for Capital Close-in Defense Guns and Structure Close-in Defense Guns are now available, which, after training, can enhance weapon performance when operating arrays of Capital or Structure Close-in Defense Guns.
How to obtain: Purchase and train with ISK.

Loyalist-class Destroyer
An experimental Destroyer launched by CONCORD DED, designed to search for Pirate Bases in dangerous areas and deliver powerful strikes against Pirate Facilities.
The Allegiance adheres to CONCORD's consistent design philosophy, boasting strong defense capabilities and powerful fire control radar. It prioritizes agility and Warp Drive over flight velocity, allowing flexible use of various Small Turrets and Missiles.
On a tactical level, the Allegiance can be fitted with a Covert Ops Cloaking Device, Covert Cynosural Field Generator, Missile Launcher Bomb, Large Torpedo Launcher, and Bombard Tactics modules, allowing it to effectively strike large enemy targets.
The Loyalist class can be fitted with 4 main Weapons and 1 Missile Launcher Bomb.
How to obtain (Regular): Manufacture them based on the blueprints purchased in the Loyalty Point Store.
How to obtain (Limited Time): Obtain from the Event Manual.

Bombard Tactics Module
Tactical modules that enhance the ship's long-range bombardment capabilities. Only ships supporting this technology can use it, and currently, only the Allegiance can be fitted with it. In the future, all Stealth Bombers will be adjusted and will be able to use it.
How to obtain: Purchase from the market.

Loyalist Series Fighters
Based on various technological achievements during the development of the Allegiance, the DED has simultaneously launched 3 types of fighters or lightweight ships.
The "Guard" Light Attack Fighter is a new type of fighter incorporating various Allegiance technologies. It emphasizes agility over flight velocity, with high weapon accuracy, fast rate of fire, and low damage. With the aid of a new fire control radar, it can flexibly handle multiple small enemies, making it suitable for defending the mothership or providing long-range fire support.
The "Iron Guard" Heavy Attack Fighter is the heavy model used by Supercarriers, with high defense, good agility, high weapon accuracy, and fast rate of fire, suitable for defending the mothership or providing long-range fire support against enemy capital ships.
"The Lightweight Allegiance Destroyer, after undergoing lightweight modifications, has its tactical module and large devices such as the warp drive removed. Despite these changes, it maintains high defense capabilities and agility, allowing it to flexibly engage medium to close-range enemy targets.
How to Obtain (Regular): Obtain from Wasteseeker Checkpoint and Wasteseeker Gravitational Wave Graph.
How to Obtain (Limited Time): Obtain in the Home-returning Festival Store.

Wandering Dragon Nanocore
The brand new "Soaring Dragon" series Nanocore. The dragon's soar stirs the mountains, as its mighty thunder ushers in the spring for all.
After activating the special mode, its attack can ignore part of the target's resistance at the cost of overloading its own capacitor, enhancing the damage output of various weapons while also providing additional protection against Weapon Disruption and Capacitor Warfare.
How to Obtain (Limited Time): Redeem from the Dragonscale Store.
The game client is currently undergoing an update audit, and Capsuleers are temporarily unable to customize the Nanocore effect colors. Once the new client passes the audit, Capsuleers can update the client to use this feature.

Reactive Implant General Unit
Added Reactive Implant General Units, with models ranging from V1.0 to V5.0. They can be fitted in Tactical Defense and other Neural Reaction Implants. Due to significant differences in technical principles, these units cannot be fitted in regular implants. The first batch includes the following models:
Ship Shield Recharge Adjustments: Shield Recharge Time -3% to -15%, Shield -1% to -5%.
Ship Armor and Structure Adjustments: Armor +2% to 10%, Structure -2% to -10%.
Sensor Dampening Resistance Adjustments: Sensor Dampening Resistance +5% to 25%, Scan Resolution -2% to -10%.
Tracking Disruption Resistance Adjustments: Tracking Disruption Resistance +5% to 25%, Turret Tracking Speed -2% to -10%.
Target Painter Resistance Adjustments: Target Painter Resistance +5% to 25%, Signature Radius +2% to 10%.
Guidance Disruption Resistance Adjustments: Guidance Disruption Resistance +5% to 25%, Missile Flight Time -2% to -10%.
Energy Emission Resistance Adjustments: Capacitor Warfare Resistance +4% to 20%, Capacitor Battery Effect -2% to -10%.
Stasis Webifier Resistance Adjustments: Stasis Webifier Resistance +4% to 20%, Ship velocity -1% to -5%.
Drone Propulsion Engine Adjustments: Drone and Fighter Signature Radius -4% to -20%, Drone and fighter flight velocity -1% to -5%.
How to Obtain (Regular): Obtain from Advanced Inquisitor Cosmic Anomalies or by upgrading through Reverse Engineering.
How to Obtain (Limited Time): Obtain in the Home-returning Festival Store.

Implant Reset
As research into implants deepens, CONCORD has introduced a new type of Implant Reset Extractor, which can extract and restore the implants trained by Capsuleers and return a certain proportion of Compliers.
The higher the quality of the Implant Reset Extractor, the higher the corresponding return ratio (up to 100%).
Low-level implants are unstable, and direct extraction may cause harm to Capsuleers. Currently, only implants at level 25 and above (including level 25) are supported for reset.
Note: Extracted Implants and returned Compilers are all Clone Bound items.
How to Obtain (Regular): Redeem at the CONCORD Pass Shop.
How to Obtain (Limited Time): Obtain from the Event Store and Event Manual.

New Event
Stellar Clash: Wyvern
Open Time: January 15, 2025 08:00 - February 26, 2025 08:00 (UTC+0)
Clash in the starry seas and forge glory together. Participate in the Stellar Clash: Soaring Dragon event for a chance to earn the Customized Corporation Banner & Medal. Please see the in-game event description for more details.
There are two leaderboards for this season: [Regular Combat Leaderboard] and [Bodyguard Manufacture Leaderboard]. We look forward to Capsuleers fighting for their Corporation's honor and achieving new heights!
Note: Once detected, malicious score farming and other violations will result in the cancellation of the Corporation's participation eligibility.

Home-returning Festival Store Enabled
Open Time: January 15, 2025 08:00 - February 26, 2025 08:00 (UTC+0)
The Home-returning Festival Store is now open! It contains a variety of super-value supplies, allowing Capsuleers to select and purchase the supplies as needed.
Purchasing various supplies will also grant a certain amount of Dragonscale currency, which can be redeemed for the Soaring Dragon and Dragon Chant series Nanocores, General Full Reset Extractors, and other valuable items.
Meanwhile, you will also have a chance of winning the Daily Lucky Grand Prize from opening limited-time supplies during the event, which includes powerful ships and new Capsuleer Outpost and Corporation Outpost SKINs!

Dragon Scale Exchange Store
Opening Time: January 15, 2025 08:00 - March 26, 2025 08:00 (UTC+0)
Participate in various activities or purchase packs from the Store to earn Dragonscale currency, which can be used to redeem rare items such as the Soaring Dragon and Dragon Chant series Core.
After the Exchange Store closes, Dragonscale currency will expire and can no longer be used for exchange. Please use them in time, Capsuleer.

Dragon's Roar: Event Manual
Opening Time: January 15, 2025 08:00 - February 5, 2025 08:00 (UTC+0)
Dragon Stride: Event Manual is now live!
Complete the Missions to obtain bountiful rewards. Unlock the Manual to obtain plenty of extra rewards, like an abundance of Dragonscale currency, Allegiance, and Cosmic Treasure Supply II.

Wasteseeker Combat Test
Event Time: (UTC +0) January 15, 2025 08:00 - February 27, 2025 00:00
CONCORD extracted data from Cobalt Edge's Wasteseeker wrecks and recreated it in virtual space. By having Capsuleers engage in battles with virtual Wasteseekers in the virtual station, CONCORD can observe and record the behavior of Wasteseekers, and the Capsuleers can hone their combat techniques as well.
During the event, Capsuleers can enter the Combat Test through the "Faction Wargames" button in Station Services.
The Wasteseeker Combat Test is a no-loss combat mode, with three difficulties: Expert, Super Expert, and Capital Super Expert. Capsuleers must complete the challenges in sequence. Rewards for challenge missions are issued once, and repeating the same challenge will not yield bonus rewards.
Expert & Super Expert: Suitable for Advanced Battleship tonnage or higher, with enemies mainly being medium and small high-speed Wasteseeker ships.
Capital Super Expert: Suitable for ships of Capital Ship tonnage or higher. Besides small, high-speed ships, enemies will gradually include high-damage, high-defense large-tonnage ships, including carriers equipped with high-speed fighters.
Rewards: LP, Dragonscale currency for the Spring Festival, Exclusive Medal, Personal Merit.

Event Gifts
You will also have a chance of winning the Daily Lucky Grand Prize from opening limited-time supplies during the event, which includes powerful ships and new Capsuleer Outpost and Corporation Outpost SKINs!

PLEX Benefits
During the event, Capsuleers can unlock the PLEX refund privilege by spending AUR. The refund rates of PLEX will be based on the Capsuleer's total spending during the event.
Refund Currency Type: PLEX
Refund Amount: Total AUR Spent During the Event x Corresponding Refund Ratio.
Refund Threshold: 499 AUR. No refunds below 499 AUR.
Max Refund Limit: Up to 150,000 PLEX in this event.
All refunded PLEX will be issued to Capsuleers by mail after the event. The event page data will only display the statistics.

7-Day Login
Available Time: January 15, 2025 08:00 - January 22, 2025 08:00 (UTC+0)
Log in every day during the event to claim generous rewards.

Dragon Dance Theme Music
The event's namesake theme music, "Dragon Dance," is now being broadcast at the Station. Let us reforge the future in the molten flame.

Balance Adjustments
Ships
Navy Issue Frigate. Removed the Electronic Warfare skill requirement, and its original bonus is now included in its base attributes.
Punisher Navy Issue. Scan Resolution -3.6%, Sensor Strength +4.5%, Signature Radius -1.6%.
Incursus Navy Issue. Scan Resolution -4.6%, Sensor Strength +3.4%, Signature Radius -1.9%.
Tristan Navy Issue. Scan Resolution +2.5%.
Rifter Fleet Issue. Scan Resolution +2.6%.
Navy Issue Battleship. Removed the Electronic Warfare skill requirement, and its original bonus is now included in its base attributes.
Special Ops Battleship. The bonus from the Battleship Command skill is now included in the base attributes, and the third set of skill requirements is now changed to Battleship Command skills.
Armageddon Special Ops. Drone Damage increased from +60% to +70%, and Drone EHP increased from +7.5% to +10%.
Scorpion Special Ops. Tracking Disruption Strength and Range Bonus increased from +7.5% to +10%.
Annihilator. Stasis Webifier Effective Range increased from +10% to +12.5%, Warp Disruptor Effective Range increased from +10% to +12.5%. New Bonus: Damage Control Activation Time +5 seconds.
Marzio. Damage Control Activation Time reduced from +15 seconds to +12 seconds, Sensor Strength +4.9%, Capacitor max limit +2.4%.
Salamander. Cannon Damage increased from +15% to +16%.
Orca. Repackage Volume changed to 50,000 m³.
Versatile Assault Ship. Repackage Volume changed to 2,000,000 m³.

Skills
The training level for a total of 25 specialization skills in Shield, Armor, Drone, Gunnery, and Missile has been reduced from 10 to 8.

Construction
CyanSea. The number of Ship Blueprints required for reverse engineering has been reduced from 4x4 to 3x4. The manufacturing price increased from 2 billion ISK to 3 billion ISK. The capital ship component cost increased from 119 to 128. The average cost decreased by approximately 2.5%, and the manufacturing and reverse engineering decoder cost increased from 19 and 33 to 40.
Lucent-Moon. The number of Ship Blueprints required for reverse engineering has been reduced from 4x4 to 3x4. The capital ship component cost increased from 160 to 168. The average cost decreased by approximately 3.5%, and the decoder cost decreased from 60 to 50.
For the 4 Empire Force Auxiliary ships, the number of Damaged Hulls required for reverse engineering the Force Auxiliary Blueprints increased from 40 to 50, ISK cost increased from 30 million to 300 million, and the number of Damaged Hulls for Carriers decreased from 75 to 50. The average cost slightly decreased, and the decoder cost decreased from 60 to 50.

Cosmic Anomaly
In the Advanced Laboratory series missions, the chance of encountering CyanSea enemies is increased, and the chance of them dropping Damaged Hulls is increased by approximately 25%.
In the Gravitational Wave Graph series Cosmic Anomalies, the chance of obtaining Advanced Salvagers is increased by approximately 25% (compared to the original chance), while the chance of obtaining Basic Salvagers is reduced at the same rate, keeping the overall drop rate unchanged.

Structure
Capsuleer Scout Outpost. Low Slots +2, and it can now also be fitted with Resource Extraction Management Center.
Advanced Resource Extraction Management Center. The number of Mining Arrays increased from +1 to +2, and the cargo hold bonus increased from +300 to +500.
Gravity Trap Capture Device. Now you can initiate scanning and capture Cosmic Signature without occupying Sovereignty.
All Structures. Default reinforcement attempts changed to 2, and it no longer changes with modules or status.

Rank
Ranks and Merits will no longer be cleared upon leaving the Militia, but they will be cleared after joining another faction.

Corporation
Corporation Missions and Store are now available to use even if Tech Level is below 7 (available 30 days after joining).

Alliance Sustention Fee
The Alliance Sustention Fee has been updated. On top of the existing member size Sustention Fee, a Sovereignty size Sustention Fee has been added. This fee is influenced by the number of Sovereignty Systems occupied by the Alliance within the week. Details are as follows:
0-30 Systems: No additional fee.
31-40 Systems: Additional Fee = Total Number of Sovereignty Systems x 10 Million.
41-50 Systems: Additional Fee = Total Number of Sovereignty Systems x 20 Million.
And so on. That is when there are more than 30 Systems, for every additional 10 Systems, the weekly Sustention Fee for each Sovereignty System increases by 10 Million.
For example, if a certain Alliance occupies 40 Sovereignty Systems, the additional Sustention Fee is 40 x 10 Million. If it occupies 41 Sovereignty Systems, the additional Sustention Fee is 40 x 20 Million.

Optimizations
Optimized the hint for passing through the Klein Well in combat state.
Optimized the hint for exceeding the price range when selling PLEX on the Market.
Optimized the introduction of the Structure Jump Drive, now showing attributes such as Basic Jump Distance.

Bug Fixes
Fixed the issue where the Can-Yue Striker could not be fitted with Siege Tactical Modules.
Fixed the issue where Corp and Alliance might not turn Neutral when the diplomacy count exceeded the max limit.
Fixed the issue where Integrated Salvagers would salvage rewards or Trapper mechanisms.

The Scope
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