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The EVE/DUST 514 Link
EVE Online: Retribution introduces the first steps in the revolutionary integration of DUST 514® into the EVE Universe.
Countless mercenaries have taken arms and are ready to meet you, their new allies and adversaries. They have joined your communication channels, your corporations, and even your wars. Their conflicts on the planet surfaces have the power to sway control of the contested systems in Factional Warfare.
Influence is a two-way street, however, and the power that capsuleers wield in the form of Tactical Strikes will be highly sought by many a strategic and opportunistic mercenary.
Your Allies in the Ground War
The DUST 514 mercenaries battle for control of planet districts. Their victory or defeat directly influences the ability of EVE pilots to conquer the contested systems of Factional Warfare. Your militia can benefit greatly by bringing mercs into the fold, if for no other reason than that is exactly what your opposing factions are doing.
DUST 514 mercenaries can join EVE corporations, providing you more options in direct communication and providing them with better information channels to aid you in securing systems for your faction.
EVE pilots can see the level of influence mercenaries currently have on a contested system by hovering over the planet icon in the onscreen System Capture Status display.
Meet the Mercs
The mercenaries of DUST 514 are legion, and EVE pilots can chat with them across the four dozen different systems where their NPC corporations are based. Each system below is linked to its EVElopedia entry to help you find the mercenaries closest to you.
Ana, Marthia, Kothe, Soshin, Saikanen, Autama, Jolia, Adacyne, Halle, Egbonbet, Javrendei, Kasrasi, Mesokel, Etav, Gosalav, Charra, Sahdil, Paye, Iro, Mimen, Tidacha, Dihra, Mastakomon, Vouskiaho, Vahunomi, Purjola, Usi , Inoue, Oshaima, Vuorrassi, Atai, Croleur, Ney, Dodenvale, Estene, Uphene, Odixie, Torvi, Ommare, Klaevik, Eldjaerin, Geffur, Dantbeinn, Amo, Freatlidur, Sist, Rokofur, Offugen.
Mercenaries chat and portraits are highlighted in blue in the chat channels to allow you to easily identify them. They can be invited to private chat channels and have access to both text and voice chat.
Tactical Strikes – Befriending and Bombing the Mercs
Cooperation is a catalyst in conquest, and one of the best ways to support the mercenaries who are fighting and dying to sway the battle in your favor is to back them up with extra firepower.
EVE pilots can purchase specialized turret based ammo allowing them to, upon proper coordination with mercs on the ground, fire Tactical Strikes from orbit in EVE space to the planets of DUST 514.
From a conquest perspective, you have just given your team a significant advantage on the battlefield. From a gameplay perspective, you have just taken part in making groundbreaking gaming history, opening fire from a PC-based MMORPG onto a battle in progress in a PlayStation 3-based first person shooter.
A connection that changes online gaming
These initial connections between the two facets of the EVE Universe introduce new players, new gameplay and new questions for the EVE community. Players are encouraged to take a look through the EVE-DUST 514 Link FAQ on EVElopedia for more information on this revolutionary new feature and the incredible new playerbase it brings into the EVE community.
Dev Blog: DUST 514 Enters the EVE Universe