# Known Space **URL:** https://forums.eveonline.com/c/exploration-gameplay-center/known-space/52.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forums.eveonline.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.eveonline.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.eveonline.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Relic and Data Sites](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/relic-and-data-sites/235919)
**Author:** [@Carrondell](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Carrondell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/relic-and-data-sites/235919 "2020-04-27T15:05:31Z")
Just returned to the game after 10 years to find, not surprisingly much has changed. Fortunately all my old gear was still present. Used to occasionally do some exploration so thought I try this out again. Found a Crumb… --- ## [No Data/Relic signatures to be found in outer null?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/no-data-relic-signatures-to-be-found-in-outer-null/234313)
**Author:** [@Irrinis](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Irrinis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/no-data-relic-signatures-to-be-found-in-outer-null/234313 "2020-04-22T22:07:19Z")
Hi there, explorers! I recently jumped on to the exploration career, and find it very interesting going to unknown lands! What i cant get my head around, is why there seem to be regions without data/relic sites. Today … --- ## [Exploration Cruisers and Data Sites](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-cruisers-and-data-sites/231705)
**Author:** [@Madullier\_Rotineque](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Madullier_Rotineque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-cruisers-and-data-sites/231705 "2020-04-11T20:33:05Z")
So I’ve been playing on and off for a very long time, but I’d never really given exploration a serious go… I designed a Helios build I was pretty happy with, trained all the relevant skills, and managed to scan down a ra… --- ## [Drones on Astero?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/drones-on-astero/221000)
**Author:** [@Pustertal](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pustertal)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/drones-on-astero/221000 "2020-03-26T18:34:02Z")
Hi all, I wish to try some exploration with an Astero… any suggestion on which drones to use? Thanks! --- ## [Combat scanning ship inside star](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/combat-scanning-ship-inside-star/225996)
**Author:** [@Yberta\_Molk](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Yberta_Molk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/combat-scanning-ship-inside-star/225996 "2020-03-17T23:27:01Z")
So while scanning sigs I also hunt drones as well, can’t have them all alone, drones need a home too :slight\_smile: Sometimes I’ll spot a ship on dscan and scan down those as well. I’ve gotten quite a few frigates, shut… --- ## [A Guide to the Exploration Ecosystem](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-guide-to-the-exploration-ecosystem/211149)
**Author:** [@Palydin](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Palydin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-guide-to-the-exploration-ecosystem/211149 "2020-02-05T01:54:08Z")
In my blog, The Raggedy Edge of Eve, I have written a Guide to the Exploration Ecosystem. There are many guides which describe the basic mechanics of exploration in Eve Online, but fewer describe the options of where to … --- ## [Ruined/Central sites loot completely broken](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ruined-central-sites-loot-completely-broken/213048)
**Author:** [@Adrian\_Pleiadian](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Adrian_Pleiadian)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/ruined-central-sites-loot-completely-broken/213048 "2020-01-24T13:31:12Z")
Hello, I’m a new player, jumped straight into omega and joined a nullcorp and decided from the very start I would do exploring because I really loved the idea of it. After about 1 month got my hacking/archeology skills V… --- ## [Returning explorer](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/returning-explorer/211657)
**Author:** [@Zaff\_Fera](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaff_Fera)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/returning-explorer/211657 "2020-01-14T22:30:23Z")
Hi there, Its been some time since I last played EVE. (About 1 or 2 years) I was Exploring most of the time in either Astero or a covert ops. I am thinking of returning to EVE. specially for some more exploration and … --- ## [Combat site spawn mechanics?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/combat-site-spawn-mechanics/201158)
**Author:** [@Kaivarian\_Coste](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Kaivarian_Coste)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/combat-site-spawn-mechanics/201158 "2019-12-27T19:55:18Z")
Does anyone have info on what determines where combat sites spawn? Especially DED sites? It seems to me that 1-5 DED sites have the same chance of spawning in both high and low sec systems. So if you finish a site in lo… --- ## [Limited Sleeper Cache](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/limited-sleeper-cache/206961)
**Author:** [@Claire\_42a](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Claire_42a)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/limited-sleeper-cache/206961 "2019-12-18T16:12:05Z")
It’s the second time now, I scan down a limited sleeper cache, I start hacking the cans, switch to a youtube vid to see what i should be doing, return to game and everythign has disappeared. WHY? --- ## [Black Box with Contract Salvage Question](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/black-box-with-contract-salvage-question/207008)
**Author:** [@Jordan\_Parish](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Jordan_Parish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/black-box-with-contract-salvage-question/207008 "2019-12-18T03:51:47Z")
Was testing my exploration ship and found a ship via probing; led me to an acceleration gate and a civilian transport ship wreck. Salvaged a Black Box, with a Contract in it for x ISK and y items and for the Jita system. … --- ## [Chance for escalations?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/chance-for-escalations/206813)
**Author:** [@Tatanka\_Startamer](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Tatanka_Startamer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/chance-for-escalations/206813 "2019-12-18T00:31:22Z")
Anybody know how often escalations should be offered? I read they come from clearing combat anomaly sites, but I’ve cleared quite a few, and haven’t gotten one yet. If it’s that rare, I’ll find something else to do. --- ## [Nothing but Combat Sites in Catch](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nothing-but-combat-sites-in-catch/205469)
**Author:** [@Barakuzz\_BadAttitudez](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Barakuzz_BadAttitudez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/nothing-but-combat-sites-in-catch/205469 "2019-12-17T00:35:09Z")
The last 4 days has been predominately Combat Sites…and incredibly rare to find a Data or Relic Site. Can someone please look into this - it’s beyond ridiculous / frustrating. --- ## [Overview setup and other newbie stuff](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/overview-setup-and-other-newbie-stuff/204182)
**Author:** [@Adarl\_Hezal](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Adarl_Hezal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/overview-setup-and-other-newbie-stuff/204182 "2019-12-13T03:31:49Z")
I was wondering if anyone has tips or setup for the overview that make it more efficient for exploration. I also want to know tips for getting out combat quickly when exploring, Im an alpha account so i dont have cloak … --- ## [For new exploration features!](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/for-new-exploration-features/202785)
**Author:** [@perfecto\_ignori](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/perfecto_ignori)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/for-new-exploration-features/202785 "2019-11-26T09:14:24Z")
As a fan of exploration and its core concepts, discovery and treasure hunt, I wish for new features for explorers to play with. New systems with exotic environments and alternate ways to enter them. New ways to interact … --- ## [Emerging Conduits vanished?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/emerging-conduits-vanished/202007)
**Author:** [@C3ph45](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/C3ph45)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/emerging-conduits-vanished/202007 "2019-11-22T11:44:54Z")
I’m over in Amarr space, and all the Emerging conduits seem to have despawned-and I was doing them a couple of hours ago, so it’s not since downtime. This this a bug? Or Working As Intended? --- ## [Exploration Question](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-question/201027)
**Author:** [@Emperor\_Penguin\_Smada](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Emperor_Penguin_Smada)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-question/201027 "2019-11-16T14:28:11Z")
When an anomaly is scanned down is it then open for all pilots to use, for example, if I scan down a wormhole… Is the WH now open for all pilots Is it open for only pilots with scanning skills --- ## [Exploration Safety](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-safety/200761)
**Author:** [@Emperor\_Penguin\_Smada](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Emperor_Penguin_Smada)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-safety/200761 "2019-11-15T23:18:48Z")
When scanning down anomalies besides spamming D-Scan and watching local when available, what triggers the warp out option. I look at all listed in local at their “info” tab and basically I look to see how long they’ve te… --- ## [Not enough loot variety for explorers](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/not-enough-loot-variety-for-explorers/199685)
**Author:** [@Hadria\_Aldegane](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hadria_Aldegane)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/not-enough-loot-variety-for-explorers/199685 "2019-11-12T10:26:32Z")
Sure, you could go to different regions to spice things up, but though each loot table per pirate region is different, each loot table is still quite small and restricted. How about giving us the chance of finding some … --- ## [Exploration & Drones](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-drones/199739)
**Author:** [@Emperor\_Penguin\_Smada](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Emperor_Penguin_Smada)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-drones/199739 "2019-11-12T09:03:41Z")
Greetings, I am busy in the Exploration career and am looking for recommendations on drones. 1 - I am generally running data/relic in 0.6, limited jumps into WH’s till my experience and expertise improves. When I get at… --- ## [Companion Careers for Exploration](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/companion-careers-for-exploration/189452)
**Author:** [@Harabec\_Ojutai](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Harabec_Ojutai)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/companion-careers-for-exploration/189452 "2019-11-09T16:55:04Z")
I’ve been trying to decide how to branch out from my Exploration career. I’m still really enjoying Exploration, to the point that if I can, I’d like to eventually be kind of known for it (I have no plans as of yet how I’… --- ## [Learning to Survive](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/learning-to-survive/167758)
**Author:** [@T\_ral\_Vsengne](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/T_ral_Vsengne)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/learning-to-survive/167758 "2019-09-21T06:34:21Z")
Hi All, As I am just 2 days away from completing the training for my first Astero I need some support. Up till now I have been flying a Probe, outfitted for scanning and hacking, and whenever I’ve been under attack I’ve… --- ## [Where Do You Explore?](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/where-do-you-explore/183866)
**Author:** [@Harabec\_Ojutai](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Harabec_Ojutai)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/where-do-you-explore/183866 "2019-10-25T12:21:12Z")
I guess this could also go in W-Space…first time posting a new topic. Sorry it’s a bit wordy. Anyway, I’ve been playing for about two months, and have been focusing exclusively on Exploration for the time being. For now… --- ## [Can't find any Data or Relic sites in the Outer Passage, Cobalt Edge and The Kalevala Expanse](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/cant-find-any-data-or-relic-sites-in-the-outer-passage-cobalt-edge-and-the-kalevala-expanse/193386)
**Author:** [@Ghost\_Karate](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Ghost_Karate)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/cant-find-any-data-or-relic-sites-in-the-outer-passage-cobalt-edge-and-the-kalevala-expanse/193386 "2019-10-23T18:21:39Z")
So I normally go out of Amarr exploring through Catch. You can make good money but lately there have been too meany people hunting for Explorers and I lost a bunch of ships in the region. So I decided to take a WH out i… --- ## [Recommended Fitting for Exploration Combat](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/recommended-fitting-for-exploration-combat/168901)
**Author:** [@Obese\_Large\_Citizen](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Obese_Large_Citizen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/recommended-fitting-for-exploration-combat/168901 "2019-09-27T04:00:10Z")
A lot of times when I scan down sites in k-space or in w-space, I find a lot of combat sites, and a lot of the time I will come across an unsecured data site or a forgotten relic site. I know that they contain a lot of l… --- ## [Overview Settings](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/overview-settings/191759)
**Author:** [@Emperor\_Penguin\_Smada](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Emperor_Penguin_Smada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/overview-settings/191759 "2019-09-22T16:06:28Z")
I have Z-S Overview pack installed, when looking at Youtube videos I believe most pilots use this. Is this the case, is there something better, does anyone simply configure the game overview to their liking… EP --- ## [Open Question - Exploring What Do you Want Me To Know](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/open-question-exploring-what-do-you-want-me-to-know/191590)
**Author:** [@Emperor\_Penguin\_Smada](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Emperor_Penguin_Smada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/open-question-exploring-what-do-you-want-me-to-know/191590 "2019-09-22T13:23:53Z")
Saw a great youtube set of videos where a player looked back and advised what they should have done when starting out, example run all the training videos. As a “new” Explorer both Known and Wormhole, I am sure many vet… --- ## [Exploration Stepping Out](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-stepping-out/176699)
**Author:** [@Emperor\_Penguin\_Smada](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Emperor_Penguin_Smada)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/exploration-stepping-out/176699 "2019-09-20T15:57:41Z")
Besides the Agency, do most Explorers just jump around and hope to find sites, or is there a method to the madness…thx… --- ## [Concept question - Blockade Running](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/concept-question-blockade-running/187930)
**Author:** [@Cargo\_Virpio](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Cargo_Virpio)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/concept-question-blockade-running/187930 "2019-09-09T00:32:35Z")
Would exploration corps find it useful to have a low volume courier service through low sec? If they are a ways away from whatever market hub, they could just create a contract and have it hauled? I’m trying to find a … --- ## [Jove Empire - Service Directory on Old Map](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/jove-empire-service-directory-on-old-map/179929)
**Author:** [@Sere\_O\_Asis](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Sere_O_Asis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/jove-empire-service-directory-on-old-map/179929 "2019-08-18T06:30:03Z")
I didn’t know where exactly to ask this, so please feel free to move to the correct location. I was doing some planning, using the old map, and was checking clone service facilities and noticed there are clone bays list… [Previous page](https://forums.eveonline.com/c/exploration-gameplay-center/known-space/52.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.eveonline.com/c/exploration-gameplay-center/known-space/52.md?page=6)