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Sturmer

Hacking in EVE is the same deal but much more casual.

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ArlineKley

Sneak into the scanned down site, find the loot and get out.

If you can.

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FirestormGamingTeam

I hope this is allowed :) That is a nice quick video.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9DClsKJYolc?feature=oembed

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orik Kado

Cosmic Signatures are locations in space that need to be scanned to determine their exact position within a system and their contents. To scan them, you must have the appropriate equipment (scan probes). The possible sites that can be identified include:

  • Relic Sites

  • Data Sites

  • Combat Sites

  • Gas Sites

  • Wormholes

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Y0EMINENCE

In EVE Online, covert sites or Ghost Sites are specialized areas for players to explore and hack for valuable loot.

Types:

Covert Research Facility (Ghost Sites): Found across all security levels, these data sites are named like “Covert Research Facility".

Besieged Covert Research Facility: A combat anomaly exclusive to low-sec, where you face off against Mordu's Legion.

Hacking: Players must hack fast due to an unseen timer; if it runs out, NPCs appear and destroy the loot. A failed hack can lead to an explosion, damaging your ship.

Loot: Potential rewards include Covert Research Tools, Villard Wheels for Ascendancy implants, among other valuable items.

Time Pressure: Hack quickly to avoid NPCs or time-out.

Risk: Failed hacks can explode, damaging your ship.

Ship Selection: Astero, Stratios, or tanky

Strategy : Use cargo scanners, external timers, and master hacking for success.

Covert sites in EVE Online combine exploration, speed, and risk for high rewards.

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JHenckes

Rogue Drone Relic Sites are a special class of exploration sites associated with the rogue drones, one of the hostile NPC factions in the game. These can be scanned down using exploration probes and actually are Relic Sites, meaning they are mostly hacking challenges that give valuable loot instead of combat.

Rogue drone combat sites are present in all regions of space though highest concentration is found in the "Drone regions" in north-east New Eden. Rogue drones are also present in the Pochven region, being a common enemy to EDENCOM, the Triglavian Collective and capsuleers alike.

The site typically contains scattered relic containers or structures (like wrecks or ruins) that need to be hacked using a Relic Analyzer module. Also, in true relic sites, you do not need to fight NPCs unless disturbed by other random players in the area. Rogue drones are only thematically connected to the site's origin. It should be noted that relic sites are categorized into 5 different levels of difficulty, ranging from I to V.

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Sturmer

Data sites and hacking sites are essentially the same thing. One of the various in-game types of cosmic signatures is categorized as a DATA SITE (see full list of them).

To access the loot within these sites, you need to solve a puzzle using a DATA ANALYZER device, which requires the HACKING skill to operate.

While this overlap in terminology often causes confusion between "data sites," "hacking sites," and the related skills and equipment, it’s not a major issue—most players will still understand what you mean. However, knowing the difference can help you select the proper term for clearer communication.

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Limal

Exploration is a popular profession in EVE Online, and Data and Relic site hunting is an excellent way for beginners to earn significant ISK from day one.

But I spend a lot of time in wormholes and often come across new players broadcasting distress calls.

Reason is simple: there’s a critical difference between known space (high-sec, low-sec, and null-sec) and wormhole space. In known space, Data and Relic sites are typically non-combat and free of NPC guards. In contrast, most wormhole sites are heavily guarded by dangerous NPCs that can destroy fragile exploration ships like Asteros or Herons in seconds.

If you’re new to wormholes, always verify what your probes have scanned before warping to a site. If in doubt, consult the EVE Wiki or ask for advice in the Exploration public channel. Proper preparation can mean the difference between profit and disaster!

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