Acolyte I & Acolyte II
The “Acolyte” is a compact lighter version of its bigger brother “Infiltrator”. Widely used by the Imperial navy and citizenry alike, these drones offer both a cost effective and formidable addition to any ship’s offensive and defensive capabilities!
Hobgoblin I & Hobgoblin II
While being the smallest of combat models manufactured by the Gallente Federation, the Hobgoblin’s advanced engineering and design makes it as fierce an adversary as any!
“A swarm of these babies is enough to deter most pirates, or take care of the one’s too stupid not to pick on someone else!” - Unknown Gallente Pilot
Hornet I & Hornet II
Aptly titled for it’s agility and repetitive sting the Caldari “Hornet” is just as lethal as the extremely aggressive Azure Jacket Hornet of Hirtmon IV after which it’s named.
“It’s not the first sting that kills you, its the hundreds upon hundreds…” - Hirtamon IV Native
Warrior I & Warrior II
Developed by the Minmitar to specifically counter Amarrian scouting parties and infiltration operations, the “Warrior” drone has been central to maintaining the security of Republic space. Popular amongst the military and mercenaries alike, they are a common sight in many battlefields!
Infiltrator I & Infiltrator II
Originally the “Infiltrator” was commissioned to aid in the recapture of renegade slaves and sabotage freedom fighter operations within Amarr Space. This medium combat model is designed to endure and counter heavy resistance, as well as take out minorly fortified targets!
Hammerhead I & Hammerhead II
The perfect intermediary between its “Ogre” and “Hobgoblin” cousins, the “Hammerhead” is the pinnacle of Gallente Engineering. Intended for medium class engagements the “Hammerhead” hits as heavily as its name suggests!
Vespa I & Vespa II
As part of the arms race to compete with Gallente engineering, the Caldari “Vespa” boasts to be just as formidable as any other medium drone on the market. Produced in mass and relatively inexpensive to replace it’s not uncommon to find abandoned and forlorn “families” of these drones throughout charted and uncharted space.
Valkyrie I & Valkyrie II
Known by many as “The Herald of Death” the Minmatar “Valkyrie” was proudly christened after its mythological heroine for it’s shear devastating capabilities! For a medium combat model, this particular drone has acquired a most gruesome reputation.
Praetor I & Praetor II
Intended for only the heaviest of engagements, the “Praetor” is designed for only one purpose, to kill. It is said every aspect of the drone’s engineering exemplifies the shear might and utter mercilessness of the Amarrian Empire.
Ogre I & Ogre II
Designed to Literally rip through the hulls of Caldari battleships and battlecruisers, the “Ogre” is the ultimate heavy combat drone manufactured by the Gallente Federation. The carnage left in the wake of this brutal pieces of machinery is very distinct and is often described as “Unsettling”.
Wasp I & Wasp II
Feared by even the most battle-hardened pirates, the “Wasp” was commissioned by the Caldari Navy as a means to bring the most dangerous fugitives and enemies of the state to a swift and final end.
“If they’re packing wasps, they don’t intend on taking any prisoners” - Anonymous Caldari Ensign
Berserker I & Berserker II
Developed as a last ditch effort to gain an edge over the Amarrian’s most powerful invasion forces, this heavy combat model was quickly renamed the “Berserker” after the surprising success of its first initial deployments! The original name of the model has been lost to both time and war, but no one can really disagree with the appropriateness of it’s contemporary title.
Freed Slaves
Recently rescued from the clutches of Amarrian Slavelords, freed slaves represent one of the most resilient citizens of New Eden. While statistically speaking the vast majority end up making new lives for themselves throughout Minmatar and Gallente space. All too many find themselves back on the galactic market being bought and sold for ISK, often at the hands of less than morale capsuleers.
Janitor
While often overlooked, janitors could arguable be considered amongst the most vital personnel to any stellar operation! Responsible for keeping the premises of many structures (from corporate offices to bustling tradehubs) clean, tending to heating systems, and performing minor repairs. All manor of stations would become uninhabitable within a matter of weeks without their diligent service.
“The Korathian Plague incident on Oblra I could have been avoided if they simply had a janitor” - Myz Turkleen
Tourist
Amongst those who are able to afford the luxury, the thrill of exploring other worlds and experiencing other cultures is all too irresistible! Far from home and in unfamiliar settings, tourists often find themselves in perilous situations meeting unimaginable ends. Some of the most unfortunate end up captive at the hands of insidious capsuleers, damned to be bought and sold on the open galactic market.
Metal Scraps
Unfortunately the only use left for this mangled piece of slag is to melted down and reprocessed for its base materials. Perhaps scavenged from the wreck of some hapless pirate or an overly-ambitious capsuleer, scraps like these supply as small but vital portion of New Eden’s resource economy.
In a galaxy fraught with warfare and limited resources, recycling has become a common place practice throughout the galaxy out of pure necessity. More likely than not parts of your ship’s hull use to be components for something else!
“Nothing last forever, but everything is made from eternal pieces” - Amarrian Proverb
Blue Pill
In it’s current unrefined state, this booster causes the user to relax, often falling asleep and dreaming lucid delusions conformed to their most radical beliefs and assumptions. Addicts often exhibit permanent psychotic episodes, causing them to live out the rest of their days in a fantasy reality. While it is possible to refine this substance into various safer narcotics, the “High” achieved from it’s raw form is too tempting for some to resist.
Soil
Nutrient-rich dirt! Packed with decaying organic material from flora and fauna across the cosmos, this rich smelly mulch is bound to make anything grow! Modern soil is additionally enhanced with vitamins, minerals, and manures from over a hundred different bovine-like species! This commodity is always in high demand amongst agricultural and terraforming operations!
Protein Delicacies
Delicious, nutritious, and all around mysterious, Protein Delicacies are one of the cheapest and most popular food products available on the market! Countless theories speculate as to where Sukuuvestaa (the Caldari mega-corporation who produces Protein Delicacies) sources it’s apparently abundant stocks of protein. The most benign theories believe Sukuuvesta’s secret ingredient is harvested from giant vats of fungi grown in mass quantities. Though more radical rumors have circulated around the galaxy that Sukuuvesta’s contracts with privatized Caldari Prison Stations go beyond just supplying them with cheap sustenance for their inmates… Many attempts have been made from both competitors and food-safety administrations to discern where the protein in these savory snacks comes from, but all have been met with failure. Whatever Sukuuvesta’s secret ingredient is, it’s so highly processed and altered the only things that can be discerned through scientific investigation are that the food product contains 71% protein, and is safe to eat.
“Protein Delicacies are made of people!!!” - Commonplace Rumor
Dairy Products
Sourced from mammalian livestock in every corner of the galaxy, it goes without saying flavor can vary from product to product. Rich in calcium and a primary ingredient in many fine desserts, dairy products are always in great demand wherever there’s civilization! Great debate rages over the actual nutritional value of these products, but there’s no debate over the irresistible taste of an Avele Sundae!
Synthetic Coffee
Sadly enough, there are only a handful of planets in New Eden capable of sustaining healthy crops of organic coffee and the few worlds that do grow the magical bean are very selective with whom they export. In order to compensate for the overwhelming demand and ridiculously short supplies, early on in humanities expansion into the galaxy several brands of synthetic alternatives flooded the markets! While those who’ve been lucky enough to compare the two say the synthetic form tastes more reminiscent of dirt than the actual organic brew, most citizens of the modern galaxy would never know the difference. Actual Coffee is now so rare it is said to be worth it’s weight in platinum.
Data Sheets
Though daunting and almost unintelligible to the laymen, in the right hands data sheets like these could reveal all sorts of valuable information! From hidden accounts, to corporate trade secrets, personal logs, and even the occasional details of a scandalous affair, many pirates and hackers sort through countless pages like these looking for ways to steal from and blackmail their victims.
Frozen Food
In an interstellar age, any food product that is shipped across the cosmos almost certainly has to be cryogenically frozen. Thanks to this being a relatively cheap and effective form of preservation, all your favorite products from Luminaire Skipper’s Legs to even Quafe have a near indefinite shelf-life!
Punisher
As its name may suggest, this Amarrian frigate while light is capable of dealing some serious damage. Originally commissioned to bring the most hostile criminals of the Empire to justice, the “Punisher” rapidly became a standard asset in all large-scale military operations conducted by the Imperial Navy. Ironically enough due to its ability to endure prolonged combat situations while maintaining damage superiority, once it was made available on the galactic market it became a favorite of many pirates and is now flown by several factions it was originally designed to pursue and punish.
Apocalypse
In days long past, only the most elite and honored members of the Imperial Military could hope to be bestowed the privilege of commanding what was once considered the “Crown Jewel” achievement of the Empire. Named after the psychological effect the vessel’s presence carried in it’s every engagement, in its time the loss of an “Apocalypse” class battleship was almost unheard of. Though now widely available on the open market, these beautiful gilded deathbringer’s still strike the same level of fear into their enemies as they did long ago, and are just as central to the might of the Imperial Armada.
“Once we saw those dropping out of warp, we knew which side was the winning side…” - Early Ammatar Mandate National
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