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[p]Capsuleers, [/p][p]Blood will reign in New Eden as the Blood Raiders embark on their annual harvest. From 6 October to 4 November they will drain clones, spread terror, and carry out grim rituals. The Order of St. Tetrimon rises again to stop them. Who will you side with? [/p][p]This year brings more chaos than ever, with rogue Upwell research unleashing fresh darkness. New anomalies burn across New Eden, spawning horrors both factions seek to harvest or destroy. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Find a host of new and returning activities through the Agency and AIR Opportunities window. Furthermore, if you choose to engage in PvP combat during Crimson Harvest, there is a 50% chance of destroyed capsules dropping implants. [/p][p]In the final week of the Harvest, the horrors will intensify and the seasonal reward track will be extended to include a final reward crate containing a Blood Raider ship blueprint. More surprises will be announced as well, so keep your eyes on the unfolding bloodshed.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Choose Your Side [/h2][p]As always, capsuleers can choose to align with either the Blood Raiders or the Order of St. Tetrimon to earn challenge rewards and progress along the seasonal track. [/p][p]Both routes lead to riches, but choose carefully. The blood remembers, and the Order never forgets. [/p][p][/p][h2]Upwell Research Gone Wrong [/h2][p]New Biocybernetic Incident sites appear across highsec, lowsec, nullsec, and wormhole space as Upwell clone research goes awry. They were designed as labs, but now they are tombs. [/p][p]In an attempt to mitigate a somewhat messy situation for them, Upwell has blocked its own EDENCOM ships from entering these sites. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Stay within a designated area for a set duration, fight off enemy waves, and try to blast rogue shuttles loaded with valuable cargo. Be careful, as there are unstable generators in the sites which can be destroyed, causing damage to all close by. Make sure to keep your distance, but keep in mind you can use them strategically. [/p][p]Easy sites, for Tech I frigates, appear in highsec. Medium, for Tech II frigates and Tech I destroyers, can be found in all space. Hard ones, for Tech III tactical destroyers and below, appear in lowsec, nullsec, and wormhole space, no longer limited to Blood Raider regions. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re a veteran of New Eden, or fresh out of the AIR Career Program, you can get involved.  [/p][p]Capsuleers flying Confessors and Svipuls will find them especially suited for the high-end content, following the recent balance pass in the Legion Major Update. [/p][p][/p][h2]Returning Rituals [/h2][p]Familiar battlegrounds return for enforcers, including Blood Raider and Tetrimon combat sites. [/p][p]Crimson Gauntlet and Tetrimon Base sites may now trigger an escalation, which means that for the first time, escalations can occur in all space except wormhole space.  [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Tetrimon Frontline Base and Dark Blood Gauntlet sites will also return and appear exclusively in Blood Raider space in lowsec and Delve. [/p][p]There are chance encounters within returning combat sites that may link directly to the Upwell horror unfolding across space, and they are more likely within wormholes. These encounters increase the rewards to be had from a site, so keep an eye out for any suspicious wrecks. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Explorers will find familiar hacking sites, where they may encounter shuttles engulfed in flames, which go on to explode, leaving a wreck you can hack into for extra reward.  [/p][p][/p][h2]Reap the Rewards [/h2][p]The harvest is a time for reaping, and great rewards are to be expected as usual. Log in daily to claim a massive cache of Skill Points, boosters, new Deathglow Remnant SKINs, and more. Omega capsuleers earn rewards on both Alpha and Omega tracks. [/p][p]Complete seasonal challenges to unlock even more, including SKINR components and after the event enters the final week, a final crate with a rare Blood Raider blueprint. [/p][p]Everything you do brings you closer to the ultimate prize. Do not sleep on the reign of blood. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]More News:[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p] [/p]

[p]The Steam Autumn Sale has arrived in New Eden. For one week only, every item in the EVE Online Store is 20% off. Whether you’re a rookie capsuleer or seasoned veteran, now is your chance to save on Omega access, PLEX, Skill Injectors, Starter Packs and more. [/p][p][/p][p]Until 6 October, you have the chance to save 20% and get a head start in New Eden, or further your already illustrious career. Don’t miss your chance to accelerate your training, unlock more potential, and strengthen your place among the stars. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Experimental capsuleers,[/p][p]You can test the highly anticipated 2D map on Singularity right now! Join the test before 1 October and help shape the future of navigation in New Eden by putting this eagerly awaited interface to the test.[/p][p]For more details on the new map, check out the Dev chat podcast.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]What to Do[/h2][p]Change the server from Tranquility to Singularity in the bottom-right corner of the launcher and log in as normal (more detailed instructions are available here). Join the in-game channel “masstesting” and follow the MOTD instructions. Then it’s time to kick the proverbial tires of the star map. See how it feels, whether it’s clear, intuitive, and useful. From region layout to visuals, zoom thresholds, and data scaling, your feedback will guide improvements.[/p][p]After the test, share your thoughts through this survey, on the forum, or in the dedicated Discord channel. Pilots from all corners of space, and especially Explorers, are encouraged to join the test.[/p][p][/p][p]There is no set release date for Tranquility, but we’ll keep you posted on eveonline.com.[/p][p][/p][h2]Project Discovery Needs You Too[/h2][p]This test also brings Project Discovery updates. More diverse training samples and improved accuracy scoring. Check out how gold standard tasks affect your accuracy score and whether task variety increases at higher accuracy. Your input will help refine this vital program.[/p][p]Join the discussion and see you on Singularity![/p][p]o7[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Every year, the Game Masters of CCP Games like to spend one week to celebrate you, our players, and the community that has grown around the EVE Universe. GM Week runs from 22-28 September, with Game Masters showing off impressive ships, playing hide and seek, trying to get at least one successful roam in, leaving surprises in space for you to find, and generally showing you a different side of your friendly inter-galaxy support team. There are contests, events, streams, and plenty of SKINs, vanity items, and fun to be had! GMs will even pop up in EVE Vanguard, havigng lots of fun-on-the-ground! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]This year, several events will run throughout the week, including a few one-off events. The list and details are below, but we hope to see you all in-game for some fun interactions and jolly cooperation! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Get all the info and stay in touch [/p][p]On the official EVE Online Discord server, there are now channels dedicated to GM Week! You can drop in there to see any communications about events and happenings as well as discussing what is happening and even giving us suggestions on what to do differently or add to our fun week. [/p][p][/p][h2]One-off events[/h2][p][/p][p]Some planned events can only realistically happen once during the week, so they will have a set time where you can follow along or show up to get involved! [/p][h2]
Whack-a-Pinata [/h2][p]Throughout the years, we have had many players being naughty by automating their playing to profit and engage in RMT or other foul business. Up until GM Week 2023, we made an event of parading out and bashing the most egregious EULA violators and ToS breakers still onboard their expensive capital or super-capital ships. A few years ago, something happened in the world of New Eden that meant capitals and super-capitals are no longer the most profitable way to bot for ISK, so their tactics changed. There is no real satisfaction in bringing out botting cruisers, so it was obvious that this specific event had to change.  [/p][p][/p][p]We still want to give our players a spectacle to celebrate GM Week, so this time we are doing something different. The inventories of around 600 verified bot accounts' have been confiscated, and will be placed in Upwell structures in select highsec systems, namely Yulai, Tarta, and Pakhshi. Game Masters, being the busy bees they are, have conveniently forgotten to use or fuel these structures as they have no use for them, which means they will be demolished around 16:30 UTC on Monday, 22 September. You are invited to observe the demolition and help clear the field of salvage as we harvest some botters' ‘hard’ work. [/p][p][/p][h2]GM & ISD Roam [/h2][p]It is tradition to invite a guest Fleet Commander to lead a roam filled with GMs and ISDs that just want to give back to the community. This year we will have the absolute pleasure to have Lorumerth of Loru Gaming lead us to glory and ISK positivity. We will have a fun-filled fleet of mischief together and hope to see you all in space.[/p][p]Join us on CCPTV at 17:00 UTC on 27 September, or meet us in-game for some fun exchanges of courtesy and support (Multifrequency and Hail, respectively). [/p][p][/p][h2]Live2Feed - GM Week edition [/h2][p]We can already tell that the displays of mastery on Thursday will have players yearning for more, so the following Friday, 28 September at 14:00 UTC, GMs will be tagging along with the weekly Live2Feed stream, helmed by CCP Bee.  [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]OnlyCans streams [/h2][p]Interspersed through the week, chill streams are going on CCPTV, where the only visual is a container floating in the depths of space. These containers will have some juicy cosmetic loot in them along with trinkets and some PLEX, and the only hint you will have of their whereabouts is the background. Each time, it’s a race to find the containers, and the first one there gets the prize! [/p][p]We try to place these streams outside of the core operating hours of CCP, so there will be some fun stuff for those that don’t share a time zone with the Icelandic-based Game Masters. Keep an eye on the Discord channels as we will update you when the next broadcasts are planned. [/p][p][/p][h2]Ongoing Events [/h2][p]Stuff will be going down in space all week. Some activities will have rhyme as well as reason, while others absolutely will not. The more logical and structured activities will even have names! [/p][p][/p][h2]GM Week Contests [/h2][p]A long-standing tradition of GM Week is hosting contests that encourage creativity and humor. This year is no different, with the contests listed below. [/p][p][/p][p]Head on over to the official Discord and find the GM Week contests channel for more information on how to participate! [/p][p][/p][h2]EVE Art Contest [/h2][p]This is a chance for players to showcase their artistic talents by creating original EVE themed artwork, whether it's screenshots, ship illustrations, character designs, scenic pieces, painted miniatures, or anything else inspired by New Eden. [/p][p]This competition encourages creativity and spotlights the incredible artistic passion within the EVE community. Participants will have the opportunity to earn valuable rewards while sharing their unique artistic interpretations of the EVE Universe. [/p][p][/p][h2]Vanguard Screenshot Contest [/h2][p]This is your chance to capture not just a single striking image, but to weave together a short visual tale from the battlefield. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In this competition, participants are invited to submit a sequence of around five screenshots that tell a story. It could be the tension of a squad preparing for battle, the chaos of combat, or stopping to take a breath and snap photos of some pretty landscapes. Each entry should capture a moment, a conflict, or an emotion that could only exist in EVE Vanguard. [/p][p][/p][h2]SKINR Creation Contest [/h2][p]The goal is to encourage players to explore the SKINR tool, experiment with its features, and create something unique. Participants will have the chance to earn rewards and, at the very least, gain valuable hands-on experience with SKINR. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]By shining a spotlight on SKINR, we not only inspire creativity but also showcase the power of the avenues players have to express themselves.  [/p][p][/p][h2]GM Patrol [/h2][p]There are some very capable players who work as Game Masters, and this facet of GM Week always lets them shine in creating fits for a plethora of ships that they then take out for roams. Not every roam has to involve setting your safety to red and slamming a filament, however, so this time, GMs will be showing up in a lot of places, not necessarily to fight.  [/p][p][/p][h2]Orbital Stash [/h2][p]Each day, Game Masters will spread the word about a region of space that will be seeded with small and fun loot containers. These are password protected and will require some knowledge to unlock, but they are worth it. Keep an eye on the Discord channels for updates about the regions. [/p][p][/p][h2]Scavenger Hunt [/h2][p]Similar to the Orbital Stashes but this time with actual GMs playing hide-and-seek. Try to find them and receive a prize! [/p][p][/p][h2]GMesis Event [/h2][p]Boots on the ground indeed! If you play EVE Vanguard during GM Week, you may encounter, or even team up with, GMs playing as well!  [/p][p][/p][h2]Freelance Projects for the Game Masters corporation [/h2][p]Sometimes, GMs need assistance, and the Freelance Project system is perfect for exactly that purpose! Check the Game Masters corporation every day to see new ways you can interact with us, sometimes as a collaborative effort and sometimes as a contest to see who can do the most! [/p][p][/p][h2]SKINR Creations [/h2][p]The artistic side of the GMs gets to shine as they will design SKINs with the Ship SKINR. You will be able to find listings on the market for various hulls, and any PLEX spent on these designs will be donated to the next PLEX for GOOD campaign. ISK spent on designs will be donated to the next Live2Feed stream, so all proceeds will find their way to good causes. [/p][p][/p][p]Wherever you find them and whatever you do with them, GM Week is sure to have something for everyone. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Q: How long does the event run?[/p][p]A: The event will run from 16 September to 2 October 11:00 UTC for both EVE Online and EVE Vanguard.[/p][p] [/p][p]Q: What is Operation Nemesis about?[/p][p]A: Operation Nemesis is a World Event playable in both EVE Online (the space above) and EVE Vanguard (the ground below). In EVE Vanguard, you are a warclone mercenary, recruited by the factions of New Eden and the secretive Deathless Circle to uncover advanced technology. But standing in your way is Mordu’s Legion, a formidable force determined to stop you. Your mission: disable Upwell defenses, push back Mordu’s Legion, and recover valuable secrets hidden across the combat zone. These secrets will reveal the location of high value convoys traveling through space. Capsuleers in EVE Online respond by intercepting and looting these convoys to recover additional intel. Complete expeditions for the factions of New Eden, uncover intel, and fuel the war machine [/p][p]Two separate games, one joint operation. Your actions on the ground in EVE Vanguard will leave a lasting impact in EVE Online! [/p][p][/p][p]Q: How does Operation Nemesis work across both games?[/p][p]A: As you complete expedition assignments in EVE Vanguard, you contribute Global Points toward a progress gauge that is shared by the global community of warclones. Each time the progress gauge fills, new raidable convoys will appear in different areas of space in EVE Online, including highsec, lowsec, and nullsec. Capsuleers can then scan or probe these convoys to intercept them and steal their loot. The loot in question consists of Sealed Projects Crates which can then be traded at Deathless Wraith Traders to unlock rewards.  [/p][p]To learn more about the link between these two games, now and in the future, please check out our recent Dev Chat featuring CCP Okami and CCP Collins.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Please note: Completing assignments in EVE Vanguard will contribute Global Points, but the progress gauge will only be displayed in EVE Online for this operation. [/p][p][/p][p]Q: What rewards can I earn for playing Operation Nemesis?[/p][p]A: Your actions in both EVE Online and EVE Vanguard will advance you along a personal reward track with milestones for unlocking SKINR components, SKINs, Sealed Projects Crates, and more.  (This should be familiar to capsuleers who have participated in seasonal events like Crimson Harvest or Winter Nexus).[/p][p]Please note: Playing as either a capsuleer or warclone will contribute toward your personal reward track, but rewards and progress will only be available in EVE Online for this operation. [/p][p][/p][p]Q: Is this an EVE Online event, or an EVE Vanguard event?[/p][p]A: It’s both! Consider this a New Eden event on two fronts. Whether you’re attacking from above in the immersive sandbox setting of EVE Online or eliminating enemies in a more visceral FPS experience in EVE Vanguard, your actions carry weight and consequences.  [/p][p][/p][p]Q: Are the events in EVE Vanguard connected to what is happening in EVE Online?[/p][p]A: Yes, they are. While these are separate games, they exist within the same vast universe – a living breathing world shaped by familiar factions, legendary characters and most importantly, you, the intrepid capsuleer or the merciless warclone. This operation is yet another chapter in the history of New Eden, where even the smallest actions can have a lasting impact. And this is just the beginning. In future World Events, we may see even more, deeper connections between the two games.  [/p][p][/p][p]Q: Is my character in EVE Vanguard the same character in EVE Online? [/p][p]A: No, they are not the same. In this operation, you play as a capsuleer in EVE Online or as a warclone in EVE Vanguard. While the two roles are different, they are aligned to the same cause and contribute to the same greater conflict. When you log into EVE Vanguard, you will use your EVE account, but the connection is currently recognized only at the account level. We're still refining how closely these experiences will be intertwined in the future, so stay tuned as this concept evolves! [/p][p][/p][p]Q: I haven’t played EVE Online before. Will I be able to participate in this event if I choose to play EVE Vanguard only?[/p][p]A: Of course! Simply download the EVE launcher here and create your EVE account. Once you have created your account and installed the launcher, you should see an EVE Vanguard icon. Download the game and jump right into the operation as the warclone you were destined to be.  [/p][p][/p][p]Q: I belong to a corporation in EVE Online. Is this event designed for corporation or alliance play?[/p][p]A: While we do encourage everyone capsuleers and warclones alike to join the conflict, this event is primarily PvE (Player vs. Environment), where New Eden’s factions work together to take down Mordu’s Legion. However, you can certainly fleet up or squad up with friends. Consider having someone deploy on the ground and another taking flight to protect the space above, and watch as convoys spawn and are subsequently destroyed through your combined efforts. [/p][p][/p][p]Q: I’m a new or returning player, how can I access Operation Nemesis?[/p][p]A: This event is accessible from the EVE launcher, which you can download from our website, or by launching from Steam. After logging in or creating your free account, you can install the EVE client. Once installed, you will see two icons to the left: one for EVE Online and one for EVE Vanguard. Then the only thing left to decide is where you will make your stand: on the ground (EVE Vanguard), or in space (EVE Online) or both?[/p][p][/p][p]Q: The community gauge is filled and I'm in the system where a convoy is shown on the Map. However, my directional scanner isn't picking up a convoy in EVE Online what am I missing?[/p][p]A: In the Overview Settings, click the "Filters" tab and ensure that "Vanguard Entities" are selected. These convoys will not be picked up otherwise. [/p][p][/p][p]Q: I looted the convoy and I have some Sealed Projects Crates, where do I find the item traders to exchange them?[/p][p]A: Here are the locations of the item traders:[/p]

• [p]Uttindar[/p]
• [p]Perimeter[/p]
• [p]IZ-AOB[/p]
• [p]Hedion[/p]
• [p]Hemin[/p]
• [p]FWST-8[/p]
• [p]Botane[/p]
• [p]9IPC-E[/p]
• [p]UT-UZB[/p]

[p][/p][p]Please note: Operation Nemesis is another step in developing a shared universe for EVE Online and EVE Vanguard. While activities in both games contribute to the event loop, the experience is still in active development so some actions made by your Warclone or Capsuleer will not be reflected across both games. [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]