3. *Blue Donut (noun)*: A humorous or critical term describing a situation where many alliances and coalitions in nullsec space form non-aggression pacts, creating a large “donut” of blue (friendly) entities. This results in fewer wars and conflicts, making space feel “safe” and less dynamic.
4. *Blops (noun)*: Short for "Black Ops." Refers to a class of specialized battleships that can use covert cynosural fields to jump behind enemy lines and deploy stealthy fleets. Also used as a verb, e.g., "Let's blops that miner" — meaning to use Black Ops ships to engage a target covertly.
5. *ISK Faucet (noun)*: Any in-game activity or mechanic that introduces new ISK (Interstellar Kredits, the in-game currency) into the economy. Common ISK faucets include mission rewards, ratting bounties, and NPC buy orders.
6. *ISK Sink (noun)*: Any in-game activity or mechanic that removes ISK from the economy, balancing the effects of ISK Faucets. Examples include skill book purchases, station trading taxes, and market transaction fees.
7. *Carebear (noun)*: A (sometimes pejorative) term for players who prefer non-combat activities, such as mining, trading, or mission-running, and who generally avoid PvP engagements. It can also refer to those who prioritize safety and stability over conflict.
8. *Burner Mission (noun)*: High-risk, high-reward PvE missions designed for advanced players. These missions feature powerful NPCs that behave more like player-controlled ships, requiring specialized fits and tactics to complete.
9. *Bumping (verb)*: The act of using one ship to collide with another in order to move or disrupt it. Most commonly used to prevent a target (often a large, slow-moving ship like a freighter) from warping away, usually as part of a ganking setup or ransom attempt.
10. *Bubble (noun)*: Short for “Warp Disruption Bubble.” A spherical area of space created by deploying Interdictor or Heavy Interdictor bubbles that prevents ships from warping within or through it. Bubbles are primarily used to catch or trap enemies in nullsec and wormhole space.
11. *JF (noun)*: Abbreviation for Jump Freighter. A type of capital ship used for hauling large volumes of goods across long distances using jump drive technology. JFs are highly sought-after for logistics in nullsec and wormhole space, thanks to their ability to bypass dangerous gates.
12. *Nano (adjective)*: Refers to ships that are designed to be agile and fast, often using nanofiber structures and other modules to increase speed and maneuverability. “Nano fits” are typically used for kiting and hit-and-run tactics.
13. *Kiting (verb)*: A combat tactic where a ship uses its speed and range to stay out of the enemy’s effective firing range while dealing damage from a distance. Kiting relies on maintaining the right distance and agility to avoid taking significant damage.
14. *Boosh (verb)*: Derived from the sound effect of Micro Jump Field Generators, “booshing” refers to using this specialized module to teleport ships in a small radius a fixed distance (100 km) away. Often used for repositioning fleets or scattering enemies.
15. *Awoxing (verb)*: The act of betraying your own corporation or alliance by attacking or sabotaging members from within. The term originates from a notorious player named Awox, who specialized in such tactics.
16. *Hotdrop (noun/verb)*: The act of jumping a large fleet, often capital ships, directly onto an unsuspecting target using a cynosural field. Hotdrops can be devastating surprise attacks and are a signature tactic of Black Ops and capital ship warfare.
17. *Supercap (noun)*: Short for “Supercapital.” Refers to the largest and most powerful ships in the game, including Supercarriers and Titans. Supercapitals are major strategic assets and are used primarily in large-scale nullsec warfare.
18. *Logi (noun)*: Short for “Logistics.” Refers to support ships and roles responsible for repairing friendly ships’ shields, armor, or hulls during combat. Logi ships are essential in organized fleets, enabling them to survive engagements longer.
19. *Wormholer (noun)*: A player who primarily operates in wormhole space, a unique type of space in EVE characterized by shifting connections, hidden dangers, and the absence of local chat. Wormholers often have distinct playstyles and strategies compared to players in other regions.
20. *Doomsday (noun)*: Refers to the ultra-powerful, single-use weapon modules fitted on Titans, capable of destroying or heavily damaging most ships in a single shot. Doomsdays have a cooldown timer and are usually used to annihilate high-value targets.
