# EVE Ascendant - My Expansion Idea **URL:** \ **Category:** Player Features & Ideas\ **Created:** [May 5, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-ascendant-my-expansion-idea/485299 "2025-05-05T23:31:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![bannan1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/bannan1/32/459481_2.png) [@bannan1](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/bannan1)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-ascendant-my-expansion-idea/485299/1 "2025-05-05T23:31:24Z")
Been thinking about what EVE needs and came up with this expansion concept called “Ascendant.” Here’s how it would work: ## Dynamic Solar Systems Two test systems (Duo Solaris and Nyx Parallax) with planets that actually move in real orbits instead of sitting still. The mechanics: - Planets complete orbits in 1-6 hours depending on their position - Your overview and map would show current AND projected positions with timing - Resources and anomalies would appear when specific planetary alignments occur (like when a gas giant passes behind a moon) - Navigation requires adaptation since your bookmarks and celestial references keep moving - Special “gravitational lanes” would appear during certain alignments, giving speed boosts if you fly through them ## Tech III Battleships New faction-specific designs with a protocol system for switching roles: **Amarr Palatine:** - Primary bonuses to laser damage, capacitor size and regen - “Null-Anchor” ability freezes capitals from re-entering siege/triage for 45 seconds - Protocol switching takes 70 seconds via mobile depot to change firmware **Caldari Tsukuyomi:** - Extreme weapon range with bonus that increases damage by 0.5% per km from target - Specialized ECM capabilities - Each protocol emphasizes different aspects of Caldari doctrine **Gallente Bastille:** - Enhanced drone bay with specialized “Caretaker” repair drones that heal the ship instead of themselves - Drones have 25% more HP and special bandwidth allocation system - Protocols shift between offensive, defensive, and utility drone capabilities **Minmatar Mjölnir:** - Fastest battleship with “Jump-Strike” ability to leap 125km (60-second cooldown) - Projectile weapon specialization with unique ammo options - Protocols enhance different mobility and damage aspects **Protocol System Mechanics:** - PREDATOR: Weapons fire 15% faster, deal 12% more damage, but generate 25% more heat - BASTION: 30% more resists, improved sensor strength, 20% reduced signature - QUANTA: Unlocks faction-specific ultimate ability (90-second cooldown after activation) - Switching requires anchoring a mobile depot, entering reconfig mode (total ~70 seconds) - Ship is vulnerable during reconfiguration with reduced resists ## Supporting Features - Multi-beam tractor units: Can lock onto 3-5 objects simultaneously with instant salvage teleportation - Fleet formation system: FCs can designate precise formations with visual positioning guides - Level VI sites: Guaranteed capital rat spawns (5% chance for supercapital) requiring coordinated tactics All wrapped up in a 6-week “Operation Solaris” campaign teaching players the new mechanics with exclusive BPCs and gear as rewards. What do you think? --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/eve-ascendant-my-expansion-idea/485299)._