Battle-ready capsuleers,

The Drifters have struck and New Eden has answered. From highsec to lowsec, fleets have formed, ships have fallen, and puzzling information is coming to light. The latest intel has been gathered, and it paints a picture of war.

Amid the chaos, the Arataka Research Consortium and other dedicated groups have uncovered fragments of a mystery lurking out there, leading to rumors and theories, all of which remain unconfirmed at this time.

You Are Ready for the Fight

The Drifters are not an untouchable force. They fall to disciplined fleets, coordinated fire, and capsuleers who dare stand their ground. This is not a battle for the elite, but a war for all of New Eden, with skirmishes taking place in lowsec and even highsec. A well-piloted Tech I cruiser, a few allies at your side, and the will to fight will go a long way toward turning the tide. There is plenty of time left to join the fight, and reap great ISK rewards for your valor. In addition, capsuleers have reported spotting Drifter officers in some of these sites, so there may be even greater glory and riches to be had.

If you’re looking for advice on getting started in the war against the Drifters, these community resources are a great place to start:

A particularly resilient group of capsuleers recently became the first to bring down a Vigilant Dreamer structure in a Crisis Resolution site, despite overwhelming adversity. These pilots have been awarded a medal for their achievement. Read more about that here. A special thank you to capsuleer Walter Islands for capturing the image at the head of this article, marking the occasion.

Using telemetry gathered during the Vigilant Dreamer’s destruction in Tash-Murkon, the Society of Conscious Thought has been able to synthesize new upgrades for Crisis response fleets. Targeting computer modifications and improved hyperspace tracking methodologies will ensure Vigilant Dreamers remain available for assault as long as they are in a system.

The storm is brewing. The fight is now. Victory is yours for the taking.

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