Mercenary Dens: A New Frontier for EVE Online

In a recent Dev Block and video, CCP Games unveiled a new and exciting feature coming to EVE Online with the Revenant expansion: Mercenary Dens. These clandestine structures, deployed by the Deathless, offer players a unique opportunity to exploit the workforce of Skyhooks in New Eden.

What are Mercenary Dens?

Mercenary Dens are deployable structures that can only be placed on temperate planets with Skyhooks. They serve as a mobile base of operations, allowing players to extract valuable resources known as Encrypted Infomorphs.

How do Mercenary Dens Work?

  1. Deployment: Players can deploy Mercenary Dens on any empty Skyhook, regardless of ownership.
  2. Anarchy and Development: Over time, Mercenary Dens accumulate Anarchy, which negatively impacts the Skyhook’s workforce production. To counteract this, players must complete Mercenary Tactical Operations, which reduce Anarchy and increase Development.
  3. Encrypted Infomorphs: As Development increases, the Den generates more Encrypted Infomorphs, which can be sold for profit or used to acquire powerful new Deathless ships and Damage Over Time (DoT) weapons.

The Deathless and Their New Arsenal

The Deathless faction is introducing a new class of ships designed for close-range combat. These ships excel at brawling and feature a unique DoT weapon system called Breacher Pods. Breacher Pods deal damage based on the target’s total HP, making them particularly effective against larger ships.

Key Features of the Deathless Ships:

  • Cloaking and Bridging: These ships can cloak and bridge, allowing for stealthy approaches and tactical retreats.
  • Web Resist and Local Tank: They are well-suited for close-range combat, with strong web resist and local tanking capabilities.
  • Breacher Pods: These DoT weapons can significantly weaken opponents over time.

The Future of EVE Online

Mercenary Dens and the Deathless ships are just a few of the exciting new features coming to EVE Online with the Revenant expansion. These additions promise to shake up the game’s meta and offer players new and exciting ways to play.