Rixx Javix's avatar
https://twitter.com/RixxJavix/status/1893029032280674809

After decades of relentless research the Sisters of Eve have achieved the impossible - a massive, mobile stargate embedded in their new SuperCapital the "Gaivota". I named the ship after former CCP Seagull and her dream of one day allowing Capsuleer's the opportunity to build their own stargates. Beyond that, I really gave this absolutely no thought whatsoever, so it might be dumb, might be impossible, might be crazy - but it sounds awesome. So I drew it.

I like it.

Rixx Javix's avatar

I've had some interesting conversations about this ship today. Lots of interesting ideas about what it does - from stabilizing Wormholes, to being a mobile jump gate, or only allowing SoE approved ships through - like haulers, miners, and freighters. Sort of a non-aggression star gate.

At least people are talking about it.

Alex Sinclair's avatar

This would be a a game-changer in every definition of the word. This reply made me smile:

Sturmer's avatar

Lucidor – A New Sisters of EVE Supercapital

For this round, I wanted to explore a fantasy often missing in EVE: the deep-space nomad. Not a conqueror, not a flagship, but a mobile home. A sanctuary-class supercapital that supports life, not warfare.

Meet Lucidor, derived from Latin lucidus (“light-bringer”)—a vessel built around survival, logistics, and exploration, designed by the Sisters of EVE.

  • Faction: Sisters of EVE

  • Class: Supercapital

  • Role: Mobile base for long-term roaming, humanitarian logistics, and light production

  • Key Features:
    • 7.5M m³ maintenance bay
    • Clone Vat Bay
    • “Null Profile Matrix” – temporary concealment module
    • Ansiblex Wormhole Drive – long-distance jump via SoE beacon network
    • Autonomous Sleeper drones (defensive AI patrol)

This wasn’t just a sketch. I designed the entire thing in 3D, and then even 3D printed it (with a hilariously outdated printer, but it held together!).

You can view the full breakdown, stats, visuals, and philosophy in my blog. (lengthy one)

https://twitter.com/KekburNet/status/1923834651983912991

and some WIPs:

Alex Sinclair's avatar

Fantastic effort. Nice work on going out of your comfort zone and snagging first place while you're at.

Limal's avatar

Meet Eventide, my concept for an ORE supercapital.

Powered by five mobile solar harvesters and a Portable Singularity Drive (PSD) that can literally drag asteroids around, like toys.

It reprocesses, compresses, and outclasses the Rorqual in every way – because sometimes, you just want the whole belt to come to you.

I’m not great with numbers or balance, but Alex said it’s more about the visuals and the core idea, so here it is.

https://twitter.com/Limal432320/status/1924220511917051931

Hope you like it – feedback welcome!

Alex Sinclair's avatar

This is a super cool idea and very nicely executed. It narrowly missed out on a podium prize but we love it nonetheless.

Limal's avatar

Thanks. Well, guys clearly put in more effort, the winners are clear and well-deserved!

CMDR Henckes's avatar

THE TRIDENT!

A tool to put all the sinners on their knees!

So this time I decided to go with the faction that I hate the most, the Amarr, I hate those theocratic empire but for me has the best ship designs in all the game and I decide to use the Avatar ship as my reference and of course the Star Trek's Doomsday Machine. which name fits so well in the Amarr lore.

As I say in my post it is strong than the Avatar, but I imagine it a little slower and with a similar defence, hull and shields. Less speed more damage, this was the idea.

The creation: I started with the idea to create a 3 axis symmetry to get it close to the Avatar ship and this what make the name Trident as well, with those doble claws in each section it gives this round shape to the ship that is responsible to create the Judgement attack what is illustrated. as well. After that I create the the rear part, where the main body and thrusts are, I keep it simple to avoid any kind of pollution since the front part was already full of deatils.

After modelled I put some textures, a space sky and created some images and sent it to a painting app in my tablet and painted the windows and the Judgement attack to give it scale and create a idea of power.

https://twitter.com/CMDRHenckes/status/1924220246358933948https://twitter.com/CMDRHenckes/status/1924220257939386874

Alex Sinclair's avatar

Super cool! Congratulations on third place!

projectazone's avatar
https://twitter.com/Projectazone/status/1924034050034938227

1) Name: Imperatrix

2) Characteristics: Heavy assault ship specialized in face-to-face combat and ideal for advanced defense.

Bonuses: +20% damage from laser weapons, +15% thermal resistance from armor, +10% reload speed for heavy drones.

Unique Traits: Equipped with a defensive aura that reduces damage received from friendly ships within a 10km radius.

3) Faction: Amarr

4) Other interesting details: within a 10km radius, friendly ships can absorb 50% of the bonuses of the primary.

Kane Carnifex's avatar

Brainstorming a new Supercapital

  1. The Missing Ones

  2. Mining Super Capital

  3. POS Alternative

  4. Operation HUB (Nomadic)

  5. Siege Trebuchet

After Battle Professional Cleaner

Choice is Operation HUB (Nomadic)

So lets fusion a POS with a NYX...



Ship Cheat Sheet

Ship Name: Einar
Meaning: One warrior

Respect my Authority or challenge it!

Einar was a top secret project deep in the roots of the Gallente Federation.
The public was told that Yan Jung technology extractions are impossible.
But those who didn't believe were much less than the Gallente scientist working on Einar.
One man believed, the time of POS will be over and there is nobody to step up as a Hero.
Until now, it is a reminder of our past and a light for our future.

Ship Characteristics: XL, Support, Mobile Station, Forcefield

Gallente Carrier bonuses (per skill level):
10% bonus to Forcefield shield capacity
5+ deployable Weapon Batteries
10% reduction in fuel Costs for “Forcefield Operation Siege”

Role Bonus:
-75% remote optimal Shield Repair Range
100% bonus to Shield Remote Repair amount
300% bonus to Damage for Weapon Batteries
50% bonus for tracking & optimal Range for Weapon Batteries
Immune to any kind of ewar
1000x penalty to Entosis Link duration

Faction: Yan Jung + Gallente Federation

Other interesting Facts:

Players can log off and an autonomous AI will take over as long as EINAR is fueled or gets reinforced.


Initial Desgin Idea: IKEA PS 2014 (the Lamp which can open open)
And people make Deathstars out of it.

https://www.ikea.com/de/de/p/ikea-ps-2014-haengeleuchte-weiss-silberfarben-20304901/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJq3sTeCsaH


ok, and from here i am limited in my digital creation skills so we make hard swap back to pen and paper :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJq6NdFisaf


Funny is which the inital Idea is from the 19.02.2025, so 2 Days before the Gaivota saw the light of the internet.

Somehow everybody wants to controll their own little sun xD

Alex Sinclair's avatar

Very nice! I'd like to think you were looking at one of those IKEA lamps while thinking about your design, leading to a 'Eureka!' moment

Sturmer's avatar

Alex Sinclair Is this reward focused on art or game design? The description is a bit unclear.

Alex Sinclair's avatar

A bit of both, but the visual/artistic element is the main component. Check out the first few entries of this article for an idea of what we're hoping for:

https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38383/15-incredible-elite-dangerous-ship-designs-created-by-the-fans

Sturmer's avatar

Just wanted to make sure, as Eve is not about visuals, people love numbers, stats, and bonuses, and we have only two real artists here.

Alex Sinclair's avatar

We're always keen to both grow our existing community and encourage our current community members to try new things. Many of the creators who made those ED designs had never attempted it before and were very pleased with what they made. That's why we have so many runner-up prizes for those who want to 'give it a go' as well as the low-prize-tier AI-generated category - for those who want to get involved but don't have the time to learn a new skill

Rixx Javix's avatar

Creativity is not art. But art is creative. Being creative doesn't require artistic skill - as it is possible in all fields, from engineering, to farming, and beyond. These days there are tools available to everyone to help them visualize their own creativity that don't require any, or very little, artistic skill to utilize. And while those results may not be as visually pleasing as those from an actual artist (thank goodness!) it doesn't mean they do not have value.

Challenge yourself.

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