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EVE Online: ISK Strategy Guide

By : Y Michael Xu
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EVE Online: ISK Strategy Guide

By: Y Michael Xu

Overview of this book

New Eden, a universe of beauty, destruction and unlimited potential. Take on the role of a capsuleer and forge a story and empire that spans vast regions of space that is uniquely your own. But in order to forge your story and empire, it takes ISK and lots of it. The ISK Making Guide to EVE Online teaches you the inner workings of each ISK making career choice. Learn the tricks of the pros and avoid the hidden pitfalls that await you at every turn. Learn from the experience of a seasoned EVE veteran. Starting with the more easily accessible career choices and moving on to the careers only available to the experienced capsuleers, this book takes you step-by-step as your story unfolds. Help determine the path of EVE by taking on careers like Mining and Manufacturing, the backbone of New Eden or help your empire rise above the rest by Running Missions for the corporations of your empire. The ISK Making Guide to EVE Online gives you a jump start and walks you through every ISK making career choice.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)

Mission types


Missions in EVE fall into five general categories: Courier, Kill, Mining, Trade, and Special missions. Courier, Kill, Mining, and Trade missions are further categorized into five different levels: level I through level V. Let's take a closer look at each category to see what each type of mission entails.

Courier missions

Courier missions are simply delivery missions where you move items from one station to another. The type of items can range from common items found on the market to mission-specific cargo containers. The size and quantity of items to move can vary greatly and can either be moved using whatever ship you are currently flying or may require the use of an industrial ship.

While the ISK reward for courier missions is a bit on the low side, it having no negative standing impact on opposing factions is a huge positive. This, added to the fact that courier missions are quite easy and can often be completed very quickly, means they are generally worth running. Every so...