Castor

18 December 2003

• Tech Level 2 (TL2)
  
  Tech Level 2 (TL2) introduces new possibilities into the world of EVE for manufacturing and researching. A variety of new TL2 blueprints are available for creating these new items. TL2 goods are generally more complex than their TL1 predecessors and, as such, contain different ingredients than minerals alone. The blueprints are available via Research Agents, another feature added in the T2 expansion.
  
  TL2 blueprints may also have extra requirements for manufacturing, copying, or research. The requirements can be investigated by using the Info window. In order to manufacture using a TL2 blueprint, additional skills or tools may be necessary. Tools are items now needed to complete a manufacturing or research activity. These tools can be damaged when used in a research or manufacturing job and, subsequently, may need to be repaired from time to time. These component changes will also be reflected during recycling of T2 items.
  
  An additional point of interest to manufacturers is that the minerals needed to build standard afterburners and micro-warp drives (MWD's) have been decreased. They are now cheaper than ever to create.
  
  
• Player owned conqureable stations
  
  With the introduction of player owned stations in deep space, Alliances could vie for control of the outer regions.
  
  
• New ship classes
  
  Tech Level 2 versions of current ship classes called Elites started to make their appearance.
  
  
• New agent features
  
  Agent feature has been revamped, making it easier than before to get new and better quality agents and missions that bring greater rewards.
  
  
• Market changes
  
  Market changes include: enhanced interface and options, more accurate order prices, NPC price fluctuations to reflect supply and demand fluctuations and much more.
  
  
• Updated ship technology
  
  Engineering breakthroughs enhance ship technology with increased mass and/or available module slots have been implemented, along with increased cargo capacity, capacitor recharging rates and much more.
  
  
• Crime fighting
  
  Bigger risk and more rewarding in an answer to the deployment of cruisers and battleships by underworld figureheads.
  
  
• Advanced skills
  
  SoCT offer continuing education opportunities that will enhance scholars' knowledge in subjects such as ore refining, weapon upgrades and drone management.
  
  
• Weapon upgrades
  
  Turret changes affect combat with missile enhancements, controlled splash damage, projectile and hybrids getting a boost.
  
  
• Auto-cloak
  
  Auto-cloaking protects stargate patrons by temporarily enveloping ships in a shimmery camouflage field, obscuring them from view.