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Renault
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Posted - 2004.06.16 22:16:00 -
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Apologies if this idea has been covered already. I tried looking back in this forum, but it's very slow right now.
Science Vessels
Function
The study of celestial phenomenas for the purpose of aiding research projects.
Bonuses
5% bonus to all Science Scanner output per level. (Science Scanner - see below.)
Attributes
Cruiser-sized or smaller.
Low shield, armor and structure.
Low shield recharge.
Medium capacitor capacity.
Medium capacitor recharge.
Low to average cargo capacity, relative to cruisers.
Low drone capacity.
Relevant Skills
Science Vessel, Cruiser, Spaceship Command.
Fitting
High CPU output.
Low power output.
1 high slot.
4-6 medium slots.
2-4 low slots.
Science Scanners
Function
Continuously scans a specific celestial phenomena, returning particular RDbs (Research Databases) at a slow but steady rate. (Scanner examples: Wormhole Scanner, Dust Cloud Scanner, Solar Scanner, et cetera.) RDbs from Science Scanners are used for T3+ component research projects.
Attributes
120 second activation time.
50 activation cost.
Relevant Skills
Sensor Upgrades, Science, Science Scanner, specific Science skills. (Example: Astrogeology for Dust Cloud Scanner.)
Fitting
Medium slot module.
High CPU cost.
Low power cost.
Science Scanner Skill
Function
Allows the use of Science Scanners.
Bonuses
5% bonus to all Science Scanner output per level.
Attributes
Intelligence primary attribute.
Perception secondary attribute.
Rank 5.
Relevant Skills
Sensor Upgrades, Science.
Thanks. Feedback welcome. 
Midshipman Renault (Mining & Transport)
Logistics Division
Hadean Drive Yards
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Gryffyn
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Posted - 2004.06.16 22:47:00 -
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Edited by: Gryffyn on 16/06/2004 22:48:35
You could probably argue a case for a reasonable drone bay and have scientific probes on a science ship.
Perhaps you'd care to write-up some ideas about science probes?
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Renault
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Posted - 2004.06.17 00:43:00 -
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Sure.
Science Drones
Function
To assist the use of Science Scanners by amplifying their data gathering rate.
Bonuses
0.5% bonus to all Science Scanner output per active drone.
Attributes
Scout drone.
50m3 volume.
Relevant Skills
Scout Drone Operation, Science.
Midshipman Renault (Mining & Transport)
Logistics Division
Hadean Drive Yards
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Orb Lati
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Posted - 2004.06.17 01:37:00 -
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What would the gameplay aspect of this ship be?
Its sounds like it would be an AFK ship where somebody would park at a DS BM (or another isoltated location) set it up "researching" and leave EVE running while they sleeped etc?
How would you construct this idea so that there was risk involved regarding scientific exploration?
IMHO the only way i could see to make this idea more interactive would be to use this ship to scan wreaks of destroyed ship that contain equipment you wish to research.
Example: You want to be able to produce Tech2 cloaking devices, known to be on specific jovan/NPC/Player corp ships, you first hunt several down to scan them, yeilding Research points for that device. scanning is a hostile act so you will need to run once your data is collected. or you first destroy your target (risking destruction of the device) and scan the debris (meaning you would need to group up with fighters).
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Renault
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Posted - 2004.06.17 01:58:00 -
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I imagine the gameplay would be similar to mining. Pirates might camp certain researchable phenomenas, necessitating an escort for the science vessel. Very valuable phenomenas would be located in 0.0 space, where they would be guarded by a local alliance. Phenomenas might also be impermanent, meaning that they only appear at certain times and for variable durations. (e.g., wormholes.)
I think researching derelicts and abandoned stations would be great as well.
Midshipman Renault (Mining & Transport)
Logistics Division
Hadean Drive Yards
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Danton Marcellus
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Posted - 2004.06.17 02:26:00 -
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Something like whacking rabbits minigame for the science ships, sitting at an anomaly and quickest possible have to mark the new data as it's highlighted on screen, them appearing intermittently.
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