EVE Online: Patch 20.03 Features New Compression Modules for Industrial Command Ships (2024)

In EVE Online’s latest update, the Industrial command ships Rorqual, Orca, and Porpoise now give nearby fleet-mates the ability to instantly compress their own harvested resources. This is thanks to a new range of compression modules featured in Patch 20.03.

Compression in EVE Online allows you to save some valuable storage space in your cargo bay by compressing certain resources. The new feature is available via Shipboard Compression Technology modules that allow all members in the mining fleet (you and any nearby fleet-mates over 200 kilometers) to compress resources while in space.

It is important to note that the new modules require an active Industrial Core module to operate. In addition to the new modules, there are three new associated skills:

  • Shipboard Compression Technology: Required for Medium and Large compression modules.

  • Capital Shipboard Compression Technology: Required for Capital compression modules.

  • Fleet Compression Logistics: Increase range of compression modules by 10% per level.

You can read about the new technology here.

Aside from the new technology, some ships have received some balancing changes as well. The massive hauler ship Epithal now has a command center bay with a capacity capable of hauling a total of six command centers.

Update Highlights

NEW BLUEPRINTS

New fleet-support compressor module blueprint originals are now available for purchase on the NPC Market

New Medium Industrial Core I blueprint original is now available for purchase on the NPC Market

  • Inventable to Tech 2.

  • Can be found at all Empire Navy stations

    • Caldari Navy

    • Republic Fleet

    • Amarr Navy

    • Federation Navy

MINING

  • Mining yield is now removed from the resource prior to mining residue being removed

SHIPS

Porpoise

  • Now has a fuel bay with a capacity of 4,800 m3

  • New bonuses have been added. Per Industrial Command Ship skill level:

  • 5% reduction in drone ice harvesting cycle time

  • 10% bonus to drone ore mining yield

Orca

  • Orca fuel bay increased to 6,400 m3

  • The 5% bonus to the Mining Foreman Burst range has now been made visible on the Traits tab for the ship

Rorqual

  • The 5% bonus to the Mining Foreman Burst range has now been made visible on the Traits tab for the ship

SKILLS

Fleet Compression Logistics

  • This fleet support skill increases the range at which fleet members can use fleet compression services offered by a ship operating an industrial core and compressor technology. Each level increases by 10% the range from the industrial core ship within which fleet compression services can be used by other fleet members

The full patch notes can be found on EVE Online’s official website.

EVE Online: Patch 20.03 Features New Compression Modules for Industrial Command Ships (2024)

FAQs

What ships can compress in Eve? ›

The Porpoise, Orca, and Rorqual can fit a Compressor: a high-slot module that enables compression for one type of ore. The compressor comes in different types and sizes, and they can only compress ores with the right type and can only be fitted to ships with the right size.

Can you compress moon ore? ›

This module uses ORE's latest materials compression technology to enable compression of harvested moon ore by a ship operating with an industrial core. Compressors are also equipped with powerful computer arrays and logistics firmware that can interface with other ships in mining fleets.

Can you compress ice eve online? ›

If you need to haul even larger quantities, it may be worth training to fly a freighter (which can hold over ten times as much), or to ship the ice by courier contract. Ice can also be compressed in Upwell structures with active Standup Reprocessing Facilities, or by a Rorqual with an active Industrial Core.

Can you compress ore in a station? ›

Ore compression can be done in two locations - a Capsuleer Outpost (with the Industry Service Center module installed) or a Corporation Citadel with the fuel being used for compression coming from your personal hanger.

What are the strongest ships in EVE? ›

Navy and pirate faction battleships are strong but expensive, and Marauders are still significantly stronger. Thus faction battleships are mostly an option when you can't fly a marauder but feel the need to upgrade from a T1 hull. The Machariel and Barghest have their places when blitzing.

What is the largest cargo ship in EVE? ›

Caldari freighters are the largest, closely followed by Gallente, then Amarr and lastly Minmatar, which is partially compensated for by lower fuel use.

What is the percentage of reprocessing in EVE Online? ›

Each level of Reprocessing will increase the pilot's efficiency by 3% for a maximum of 15% increase. Reprocessing Efficiency adds an additional 2% per level, up to 10% at level 5 skill, requires Reprocessing level IV to train, and costs 250,000 ISK from NPC stations.

How long does moon ore last? ›

After the extraction period has passed, the refinery owner has a period of time to detonate the moon ore chunk into a mineable asteroid field with moon-specific ores. If the chunk is not detonated manually, it will automatically detonate after approximately three hours, modifiable with rigs.

How do you counter jamming in EVE Online? ›

Get a bigger ship. Bigger, more powerful ships have naturally larger sensor strength: e.g a Merlin (frigate) has a sensor strength of 11 while a Raven (battleship) has a sensor strength of 22. Sensor Booster modules (mid slot) - These can be loaded with ECCM scripts to increase the strength against jamming.

Can I leave my ship in EVE Online? ›

Actually you can already leave your ship in space. Your capsule can be seen as a very sturdy space suit. I get out of my spaceship all the time! Each time someone blows up my ship and pod, my character is floating in space outside the spaceship.

How do you overheat in EVE Online? ›

You can choose to overheat an entire rack (all the high slots, all the mid slots, or all the low slots) via the small buttons to the left of each rack. In the right-click menu available on the capacitor circle itself, there is an option called "Lock Module Overheat State".

What is the most efficient method of compressing air? ›

Isothermal compression is the energy-efficient process for compression of air.

What happens if you compress air? ›

Compressing the air makes the molecules move more rapidly, which increases the temperature. This phenomenon is called “heat of compression”. Compressing air is literally to force it into a smaller space and as a result bringing the molecules closer to each other.

Can porpoise compress ore? ›

Yes, porpoise can compress asteroid ore and gas. Well you would need to activate your Industrial core, then activate your compressor. So there are two steps. Also, note that the industrial core takes fuel, and you cannot move or dock unless a certain amount of time has passed and the core is offline again.

How to do fleet warp EVE? ›

Select the stargate in your overview and click the "Jump" icon at the top. Once inside the system, select your scout pilot name on your watch list, or fleet list, then right-click "Warp to member | at 10 km".

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