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[h3]Chilly capsuleers,[/h3]

The Winter Nexus festival is coming on 5 December, bringing with it a cornucopia of gifts, games and glory. Multiple snowy metaliminal storms will travel around the cluster, turning New Eden into a winter wonderland filled with Yoiul challenges that allow pilots to earn sensational rewards. Now is the time to start preparing for Winter Nexus, so get your ships and fits ready. You can get inspiration from last year’s fit recommendations on EVE Workbench, and in addition there are guides from last year that can serve as good preparation. Look for “EVE Online Winter Nexus” on YouTube or Reddit to find a wealth of information from other pilots.


[h2]CONQUER THE STORM[/h2]

Inside the stunning snowstorms capsuleers will find Sansha combat and exploration hacking sites, as well as a special Yoiul resource site. Completing these challenges leads to amazing rewards in the form of SKINs and lucrative loot drops. In addition, special buff effects will improve thermal resistances and allow players to overheat modules longer within the storm systems.

[h2]REAP DAILY REWARDS[/h2]

Every day that pilots take on the winter storms brings its own activities and rewards. Log in every day of Winter Nexus and receive wonderful treats such as festive new SKINs, fireworks, and filaments, as well as 125,000 SP for Alphas and 525,000 SP for Omegas, who can claim both the Alpha and Omega rewards. These new SKINs are from the Aurora Universalis line and will include beautiful styles for a frigate, destroyer, cruiser, and carrier for each empire, in addition to a skin for the Nestor, the Kikimora, the Barghest, and more. Make sure you take flight every day during Winter Nexus, so you don’t miss out on any of the rewards.


[h2]CHAOS IN NEW EDEN[/h2]

Winter Nexus is a fantastic way to end the year on a high note, but of course there’s already plenty of action going down in the cluster, with pirate insurgencies, corruption, and chaos spreading throughout New Eden. The Havoc expansion brought with it plenty of action, new ships to fly, and ample opportunity for capsuleers to clash in the fight for or against corruption, and it will continue to sow chaos well into the new year and beyond. The action continues in Winter Nexus, and you can even use the wealth of available Skill Points to train the skills needed to fly the new Angel Titan.


Put on your winter SKINs, capsuleers, and get ready to brave the storms and take on the festive challenges coming up. We will see you in the snow!

[h3]Capsuleers![/h3]

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The latest episode of the Pulse comes to you from a hidden location, featuring the new Havoc expansion, EVE Vanguard First Strike, Winter Nexus, the Nullsec heist & more!

This week's episode contains details on the following:

00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Havoc: Pirate Insurgencies & Corp Projects
01:52 - Havoc: New fleet-oriented site
02:34 - EVE Vanguard First Strike & tech test
03:22 - SCC update on EverMark donations
03:40 - Athounon – Samanuni stargate
03:54 - Winter Nexus
04:40 - Luminaire snowball fight
04:55 - Nullsec heist
05:49 - New EVE launcher
06:06 - EVE Academy
06:26 - Havoc & Black Friday offers
07:09 - Outro

[h3]Chaotic capsuleers,[/h3]

The gates to the recently discovered Zarzakh system are open to all who dare enter, and now is the time to venture forth and choose where your loyalties lie. Will you side with the Angel Cartel or Guristas pirate factions, becoming an insurgent, or do you intend to play the hero with empire militias?

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[h2]WREAK HAVOC[/h2]

EVE Online: Havoc is the second major expansion for EVE Online in 2023, and as of today, it opens up a wealth of choices, adventures, and combat options. It is a hazardous world, filled with ancient mysteries, and it gives pilots the opportunity to live a pirate’s life in New Eden. In addition to new ships, activities, and locations such as the visually stunning Jovian megastructure, “The Fulcrum”, capsuleers can expect great adventures as pirates attempt to corrupt systems, spurred on by the mysterious Deathless.



[h2]A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR YOU?[/h2]

The Havoc expansion finally allows capsuleers to fulfill what has long been a dream of many: To enlist with New Eden’s notorious pirate factions. You will get the chance to aid The Deathless in spreading chaos throughout empire warzones by aligning with the Angel Cartel or Guristas. The completion of the new interstellar shipcaster in Zarzakh enables you to get there even faster and start making your mark. Pilots will be able to spread corruption as insurgents, or fight for order as empire militia, with a wealth of Loyalty Points on the line. Siding with the pirates will bring access to new ships, including the Azariel-class titan and Khizriel-class battlecruiser from the Angel Cartel, Alligator-class battlecruiser from the Guristas, as well as making Mekubal and Mamba destroyers available through the dedicated Pirate Insurgent LP Stores.



[h2]PREPARE FOR INSURGENCIES[/h2]

The insurgencies get under way today as the pirate Forward Operating Base (FOB) chooses systems for pilots to compete over. After the FOB appears, however, there will be a 48 hour forecasting period, as the pirates set up and prepare their assault. This gives capsuleers a chance to get their ships into position (or out of harm’s way, as the case may be) before the actual insurgency begins. So, once you have chosen your side, you should begin getting ready, as the proper battle over corruption or stability begins in two days’ time.



[h2]WARZONES IN SPACE AND ON LAND[/h2]

In addition to providing access to pirate Forward Operating Bases and the stunning Fulcrum hangar, Havoc brings with it EVE Vanguard, a dynamic and evolving FPS experience in early development, which will be connected to EVE Online from day one. When it comes online in December, capsuleers will be able to impact New Eden, and fuel its war machine, directly through Frontline corruption. You can sign up here to be among the first to join the ranks of Vanguard.



[h2]STRENGTHEN YOUR CORP[/h2]

Havoc will further empower organizations by making Corporation Projects bigger and better than ever before. ISK payments will now be integrated into projects, meaning that manual payments will no longer be necessary, new project types will be added, and there will now be a dedicated project manager role. AIR Opportunities will now be available to new capsuleers earlier through the AIR NPE, and the expansion adds the ability to take a break from the NPE and come back to it any time. The expansion introduces seven new project types, including Remote Repair Armor and Remote Boost Shields, Destroy Capsuleer’s Ship, Scan Signature, and more. In addition, project cloning is now available for ease of creating similar or recurring projects.

Further adding to capsuleers’ ability to find things to do on a daily basis in New Eden, Havoc will see the introduction of the new AIR Daily Goals system in December 2023, which will build upon the current daily challenges. This system will give capsuleers a selection of four tasks every day but will require only two of them to be completed for the main reward to be given.

In the spirit of strengthening organizations and making life easier for capsuleers in and out of corps, better accessibility to features and gameplay in the Havoc expansion also comes in the form of improvements to the Photon UI interface. Omega pilots now have the option to personalize their experience by customizing the UI color scheme, and there are updates to the Settings menu, presenting a more modernized look consistent with the rest of Photon UI, including the addition of two new font sizes. Alphas get access to pre-made UI themes, previously only available to Omega capsuleers.



Speaking of personalization, Havoc will also see the release of corporation and alliance emblems for the new ships coming with this expansion, specifically the Mekubal, Mamba, Khizriel, Alligator, and Azariel. So even if you are aligning with pirates, you can still proudly fly your organization’s colors! This is only the beginning of Havoc. There are further enhancements coming in an update tomorrow, and the coming weeks and months will see even more Havoc updates. So, keep your eyes and ears open, capsuleers.

[h2]STAY TUNED FOR TWITCH DROPS[/h2]

As the chaos on the frontlines unfolds, be sure to stay tuned to CCP TV for amazing Twitch drops, full of fun goodies to make your pirate adventures even more fruitful. Some of the treats you can expect to drop are Glamourex boosters, mysterious crates, EverMarks, and SKINs. Stay tuned so you don’t miss a thing.

[h2]ENJOY FREE OMEGA TIME[/h2]

To celebrate the chaos and corruption of Havoc, all capsuleers can now claim 7 free days of Omega by visiting the New Eden Store until 20 November. Omega time gives you unlimited access to a wide range of EVE’s best ships, doubled skill training speed, 10x the number of EverMarks received for completing Paragon missions, and much more. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enjoy a full week for free.



[h2]CHAOTIC BARGAINS GALORE[/h2]

Arm yourself for Havoc with two expansion-themed packs loaded with PLEX, Skill Points, Angel and Guristas-themed apparel and SKINs, a Glamourex booster, and more! The Insurgent Initiate Pack provides an additional 14 days of Omega to empower novice capsuleers looking to involve themselves in pirate insurgencies, and the Insurgent Commander Pack includes SKINs for an assortment of Angel and Guristas ships – including the brand-new Alligator and Khizriel!



The Insurgent Initiate Pack is ideal for new pilots who want to get started on the best foot in New Eden, and it contains:

• 14 days of Omega
  
• 14 PLEX
  
• Basic Glamourex Booster
  
• 150,000 Skill Points
  
• Worm Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Dramiel Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Men's 'Outlaw' Jacket (Guristas)
  
• Women's 'Outlaw' Coat (Guristas)
  
• Women's 'Gunner' Jacket (Angel Cartel)
  
• Men's 'Marshal' Jacket (Angel Cartel)
  

The Insurgent Commander Pack, tailor made for more experienced pilots, contains:

• 1,350 PLEX
  
• 250,000 Skill Points
  
• Basic Glamourex Booster
  
• Worm Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Mamba Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Dramiel Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Mekubal Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Alligator Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Khizriel Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Machariel Empyrean Outlaws SKIN
  
• Men's 'Outlaw' Jacket (Guristas)
  
• Women's 'Outlaw' Coat (Guristas)
  
• Women's 'Gunner' Jacket (Angel Cartel)
  
• Men's 'Marshal' Jacket (Angel Cartel)
  

Both packs can be purchased once per account, and are available until 11 December, so act fast!



In addition to the amazing deals you can get in the EVE Store, the New Eden Store is offering massive discounts on Redclaw Sable SKINs as well as pirate Hex bundles, in a special Black Friday sale, so make sure to check that out before it’s too late.

[h2]PREPARE FOR CHAOS ON THE FRONTLINES![/h2]

The Pirate Insurgencies are under way, and now is the time to choose where your loyalties lie, capsuleers. Become a pirate insurgent, spread corruption and wreak Havoc wherever you go, or join an empire militia, suppress criminal activity and establish your reputation as an honorable upholder of the law. Take part in Corporation Projects and reap the rewards, contributing to a greater cause and strengthening your organizations. Dock at the visually stunning Fulcrum hangar, and so much more. Dive into the expansion today, get 7 days free Omega time, and gain unparalleled power as you choose your alliances and unlock limitless potential.

For more in-depth information on all the new features Havoc brings to New Eden, you can watch a replay of the Havoc in Focus Director’s Chat here.

[h3]Capsuleers![/h3]

The countdown to EVE Online: Havoc - the upcoming second major expansion for EVE in 2023 - continues with this third installment of the Havoc in Focus series, giving you early insight into more specific elements of the expansion due 14 November.  

Havoc will introduce the brand-new Angel Cartel Khizriel-class battlecruiser, the Guristas Alligator-class battlecruiser, and the long-awaited Angel Cartel Azariel-class titan. The recently added new Angel and Guristas destroyers will also be touched on in this article. 

These stunning new ships were unveiled in detail at EVE Fanfest 2023 to much excitement. Get the lowdown on these pirate ships as they are discussed throughout this article, in the video below, as well as on stream via CCP TV at 16:00 UTC on 26 October! 

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[h2]THE PIRATE FLEET – DESTROYERS AND BATTLECRUISERS [/h2]

The appeal of pirate spacecraft is never far from the dream of representing the pirate factions in New Eden, and the new ships being introduced in Havoc will absolutely fuel that fantasy, along with staying true to offering unique bonuses and challenges to unlock as with other pirate ships in EVE. The Angel Cartel and Guristas pirate factions will be getting new battlecruisers when Havoc is launched, and the new destroyers for both factions are already in the game, with BPCs available to those who have successfully carried out all the necessary tasks in the Awakening Zarzakh event. 

The Guristas have the Mamba-class destroyer, which is based on the Corax, as well as the upcoming Alligator-class battlecruiser based on the Drake hull. Both the Mamba and the Alligator share the same missile firepower as the hulls they are based on, while also having Guristas drone boat bonuses and shield resistances, making them incredibly durable and also capable of delivering significant damage at the same time. 



The Angel Cartel has the Mekubal-class destroyer and the upcoming Khizriel-class battlecruiser, both of which are completely new hulls. The Mekubal and Khizriel feature high projectile DPS and fall off bonuses, while also boasting the high level of mobility capsuleers would expect from Angel ships, with warp speed bonuses and top speeds for their class. 



These are the first pirate faction destroyers and battlecruisers introduced into EVE that capsuleers can fly, and they are ships that the community has wanted for some time. Adding them into the Havoc expansion builds on the introduction of navy issue destroyers and battlecruisers in 2022’s Uprising expansion. The design and balance of these pirate destroyers and battlecruisers takes strong inspiration from existing pirate craft, for example the Guristas Alligator battlecruiser could be seen as a merging of the Caldari Drake-class battlecruiser hull and the Guristas Gila-class cruiser in terms of attributes. 

The Guristas Mamba and Alligator share the same slot layouts as the Corax and the Drake respectively. As for the Angel ships, the Mekubal has a high/mid/low slot layout of 6/3/4, and the Khizriel has a 7/5/6 layout, meaning that these new Angel ships are fairly flexible to be either armor or shield tanked. 
The battlecruiser and the destroyer BPCs will be in the Pirate Insurgent Loyalty Point Stores come 14 November and the release of Havoc, and capsuleers will be able to exchange Pirate Insurgent LP obtained from Pirate Insurgency activities for those BPCs. 


[h2]AZARIEL ARISE – ANGEL TITAN [/h2]

If pirate destroyers and battlecruisers were ships that capsuleers were hungry for, then they were positively ravenous for the Angel Cartel titan that was introduced some years ago in the form of concept art! Effectively the Angel logo viewed from above and turned into a ship design, that concept art has often been referred to by those wishing to see the Angel titan take actual form within EVE. 

In the Havoc expansion, the Angel Cartel will finally roll out their long-awaited titan, the Azariel. Although the ship is based on older concept designs, there was always something promising there to work with, and further concepts were produced based on subsequent passes made on those original designs. Modified to reflect the standard seen in today’s EVE ship designs, inspiration for all the new Angel ship designs was drawn from sources such as animal skulls and insect armor plates, and thus the Azariel was born. 



This pirate behemoth maintains one of the signature Angel Cartel ship bonuses to warp speed, which at first glance may not make a great deal of sense for a ship the size of a titan, however it works very well for a specific type of gameplay. Its warp speed bonus will allow the Azariel to get safe from hazardous circumstances in a shorter time, giving it something of an edge. With its extremely high projectile turret DPS – second only in the titan ecosystem to the Vanquisher – it has the highest potential alpha strike of all EVE ships. That ability to get in and out quickly, applying a monstrous amount of immediate DPS in alpha, makes the Azariel the ultimate hyper dunking titan. 

The Azariel BPC will be available in the Angel Cartel Pirate Insurgent LP Store, and over the last couple of years, pirate faction titans have had a wide range of build materials, cost, and methods of acquisition. The addition of the Azariel, another pirate titan, meant that there was an opportunity to simplify the field, make balancing easier, and make the titans comparative to one another – ultimately to make sure these ships are reasonable to acquire and build.  

As a result, the build materials for pirate titans have been adjusted to be equivalent to that of a Tech I titan. This simplification means that the building of a Vanquisher, Azariel, or Komodo pirate titan will require as much material as that of an Erebus or Leviathan.  



With the build materials coming down, the intention of keeping pirate titans as the pinnacle ships in EVE meant that some of that pirate titan premium had been moved to the blueprint acquisition cost. These BPCs have been expensive to source, many of them only being obtainable from pirate shipyard sites.  In the case of the Serpentis Vanquisher-class titan – only available through the Serpentis LP Store – the majority of its cost was in its build materials, with a comparatively cheap blueprint cost. Consequently, the base cost of the LP needed to purchase its BPC was increased at the same time as the reduction in build materials. Having that upfront premium means that changes to a ship’s position in the ecosystem based on their valuation will be more impactful, and not dependent on the alteration of blueprint materials. 

Come 14 November, the mighty Azariel from the Angel Cartel will claim its place in the formidable titan ecosystem, and its monstrous DPS and killer looks promise to make it every bit as special as capsuleers have been hoping since those original concept drawings were shared. A lot of love has been put into the Azariel, both in terms of design and aesthetics. We can’t wait to see it in space, and in your hands!