Cpt Bunny
The Scope
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.12.11 09:20:00 -
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Problems:
Not enough space in eve
Need more Content for the mini professions (hack, probe, Analise etc)
Need more opportunities for Pirates to do their thing, after the hammering they got in this expansion
Expansion Title: Eve Online: Heliosphere (The area outside the solar system)
Overview.
Due to breakthroughs with Sleeper Technology, Advanced probes are now being used to accurately chart the space in-between known systems. Deep Space explorers have reported that "The Heliosphere" once thought to be a desolate expanse void of anything of interest is not as empty as once thought.
Capsuleers have quickly taken the opportunity to profit from this new technology and are in the early stages of setting up deep space salvage, mining and logistics but due to the under-funding of Concord and the continuing Galactic recession, Governments have failed to provide full security for capsuleers in the Heliosphere.
Mechanics:
Every single system in Eve have been geographically better defined. 100au (or other more realistic distance) beyond the outer most orbital body marks the start of the Heliosphere in each system.
As the Heliosphere is un-governed it is essentially 0.0 space, a new wild frontier where anything goes.
Local Chat does not exist in the Heliosphere
Only experienced Probers are able to map out the Heliosphere using the new sleeper tech. These new maps become highly valuable and traded.
Player Corporations have started setting up Mobile Operations Bases in these areas, a structure looking more like a station than a POS but a lot smaller. But due to the lawless nature of these areas, the base has defensive capabilities up-to 200k in range. and provide a range of services.
These bases are upgradeable but also destroyable. (no caps in high sec)
These Large mobile bases are required as the journey from normal space to the Heliosphere requires a tremendous amount of energy and resources that cargo holds must be used fuel (or some other mechanic to stop you warping back and forward between normal and H space frequently.
As for the content in these areas, i would expect to see a progression and evolution of current salvaging, mining etc with a few additions:
Collection of extremely rare elements in deep space comets that are constantly and obviously moving at high speed. these new elements can be used to make a new rage of ammo (to fill the holes in each races dmg types)
PI but on non orbital spacial bodies, Thinking along the lines of exo planets that are not in traditional orbits.
Due to the massive spaces of Heliosphere, a new Class of Semi Sentient Drones have been developed that perform various tasks such as mapping, surveying, perimeter defense, Hunter killer and automated hauling of very small quantities of the new resources. These drones are programmable in terms of rules of engagement, how long to stay out before returning to their Mobile player bases.
Well its a start, has potential, what do you think
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