EVE Online Glossary: Your Guide To New Eden Slang

Oct 29, 2025 by Admin 50 views

So, you've jumped into the wild world of EVE Online, huh? Awesome! But let's be real, EVE has a language all its own. It's like stepping into a sci-fi universe where everyone's speaking a mix of acronyms, slang, and inside jokes. Don't worry, though; you're not alone. Every newbie feels a bit lost at first. That's why I've put together this EVE Online glossary – your handy guide to understanding the lingo and fitting right in.

A Comprehensive Guide to EVE Online Terminology

General Terms

AFK (Away From Keyboard): This one's universal, but it's good to start here. It means the player isn't actively at their computer.
Aggro: When you've got the attention of NPCs or other players, you've got aggro. Basically, they're focused on attacking you.
Alpha: Refers to the base, untrained state of a character. Alpha Clones are free accounts with limited skill training.
Alt: Short for alternate character. Many players have multiple characters for different roles.
Anchor: A ship designated as a central point for a fleet, usually a large, slow-moving ship. Fleet members warp to the anchor to stay together.
Bracket: The overview that shows ships, stations, and other objects in space around you.
Blue: A player or corporation that is allied to you. They show up as blue in your overview.
Blues: Players or corporations marked as allies.
Boosters: Temporary drugs or implants that enhance your ship's performance or your character's attributes. Be careful, some have negative side effects!
Bot: An automated program that plays the game for you, which is against the rules and can get you banned.
Bump: To intentionally collide with another ship to move it, often used in PvP.
Cap: Short for capacitor, the energy source that powers your ship's modules. Managing your cap is crucial for survival.
Cap Stable: A ship setup that regenerates capacitor energy faster than it consumes it, allowing for continuous operation of modules.
Carebear: A derogatory term for players who primarily focus on PvE activities like mining and ratting, avoiding PvP.
Chain: A series of connected wormhole systems.
Clone: Your character's backup body. You can jump clones to different stations, allowing you to switch skill sets quickly.
Comp: Short for composition, referring to the types of ships and their roles in a fleet.
Concord: The NPC police force in high-security space. Attacking other players without justification in highsec will bring Concord down on you.
Crab: To stay close to a celestial or object in space to make transversal harder for enemies.
Crimson Harvest: A yearly Halloween-themed event in EVE Online, offering unique rewards and challenges.
CTA (Call To Arms): A request for players to join a fleet, usually for defense or offense.
DD (Doomsday Device): A powerful weapon fitted on Titans that can inflict massive damage to a single target.
De-Aggro: Removing yourself from the target list of NPCs or other players.
Deca: Short for 'Dedicated Character Auction', a player-run service for trading characters.
Digi: Short for "Digital" or "Digitally", used to describe skills or modules.
Dps: Damage Per Second; the amount of damage a ship or weapon system can inflict over time.
Drifter: A powerful NPC enemy that roams Anoikis (Wormhole) space, known for its advanced technology and dangerous attacks.
Dscan (Directional Scan): A tool to scan for ships and structures in a specific direction.
EHP (Effective Hit Points): A measure of how much damage a ship can withstand, taking into account armor, shields, and resistances.
ESI (EVE Swagger Interface): EVE's API for accessing game data.
ESS: An abbreviation of 'Encounter Surveillance System,' referring to structures that can be hacked in nullsec for ISK rewards.
EWAR (Electronic Warfare): Modules that disrupt enemy ships, such as ECM, target painters, and warp disruptors.
FC (Fleet Commander): The player in charge of a fleet, responsible for giving orders and directing strategy.
Fit: The specific modules and rigs equipped on a ship.
Fleeting Up: Joining a fleet.
Focus Fire: Concentrating fire on a single target.
Form Up: Gathering a fleet at a specific location.
Fozzie Sov: Refers to the sovereignty system changes implemented by CCP Fozzie, emphasizing strategic objectives and player activity.
Gate: A stargate that allows travel between star systems.
Gank: Attacking and destroying a ship quickly, usually in high-security space.
GF (Good Fight): Said after a battle, win or lose, to acknowledge the opponent's skill and sportsmanship.
GG (Good Game): Similar to GF, expressing sportsmanship after a battle.
Hard Knocks: A notorious wormhole corporation known for its PvP prowess and control over valuable wormhole systems.
Highsec (High-Security Space): Systems with a security status of 0.5 to 1.0, where Concord enforces the law.
Hot Drop: Jumping a fleet of capital ships directly onto a target, often unexpectedly.
ISK (Interstellar Kredits): The primary currency in EVE Online.
Jam: To use electronic warfare to disrupt an enemy ship's targeting systems.
Jita: The main trade hub in EVE Online, located in the Caldari system of Jita.
Kite: To maintain distance from an enemy while attacking, using speed and range to your advantage.
Local: The chat channel that shows all players currently in the same star system.
Logi: Short for logistics, referring to ships that provide support through repairs and capacitor transfers.
Lowsec (Low-Security Space): Systems with a security status of 0.1 to 0.4, where limited Concord intervention allows for more PvP.
Main: Your primary character.
Marauder: A Tech 2 battleship specialized for PvE, offering enhanced tanking and damage output.
Meta: Most Effective Tactic Available; the current dominant strategies and ship fits.
Minerbumping: The act of bumping mining ships away from asteroids, often as a form of harassment or to clear space for oneself.
Minnie: Short for Minmatar ships.
** neut:** To use a neutralizer module to drain an enemy ship's capacitor.
Noob: A new player.
Nullsec (Null-Security Space): Systems with a security status of 0.0, where there is no Concord intervention and player corporations control sovereignty.
OP (Overpowered): Something that is considered too strong or effective.
Overheat: To push a module beyond its normal limits, increasing its performance at the risk of damage.
Overview: The customizable window that displays ships, stations, and other objects in space.
Patch: An update to the game, usually involving bug fixes and new features.
Pilot: A player character.
Ping: Sending a short warp command to maintain awareness of fleet movements.
Pod: The escape capsule that ejects when your ship is destroyed.
POS (Player Owned Structure): An older type of player-built structure, now largely replaced by citadels.
Proc: A chance-based effect that triggers on a module or weapon.
Prop Mod: A propulsion module, such as an afterburner or microwarpdrive, that increases a ship's speed.
PvE (Player vs. Environment): Fighting against NPC enemies.
PvP (Player vs. Player): Fighting against other players.
Rat: An NPC pirate enemy.
Repping: Repairing damage to a ship's armor, shields, or hull.
Reship: Changing ships, usually to adapt to a different role or situation.
Rigs: Modules that are permanently installed on a ship, providing passive bonuses.
Rorqual: A capital industrial ship used for mining and boosting mining fleets.
Safe Spot: A location in space, far from celestial objects, where you are less likely to be found by enemies.
Scan Res: Scan resolution, the speed at which a ship can scan down targets.
Sec Status: Security status, a rating that determines the level of Concord intervention in a system.
SRP (Ship Replacement Program): A program offered by some corporations to reimburse members for ship losses in fleet operations.
Standing: A numerical representation of your relationship with a corporation or faction.
Subcap: Short for subcapital, referring to ships smaller than capital ships.
Tank: A ship's ability to withstand damage.
Tick: A recurring period of time, used in reference to income or activity cycles.
Timer: A period of invulnerability or restriction after certain actions, such as jumping through a gate or undocking.
Titan: The largest and most powerful class of capital ship.
Triage: A specialized logistics module that provides powerful remote repairs but immobilizes the ship.
Tryhard: A derogatory term for players who take the game too seriously.
Undock: To leave a station or structure.
VNI (Vexor Navy Issue): A popular drone boat often used for ratting in nullsec.
Warp: To travel at superluminal speed between celestial objects or stations.
Warp Bubble: A device that prevents ships from warping, used to trap targets.
WCS (Warp Core Stabilizer): A module that makes it harder for enemy ships to disrupt your warp.
WH: Short for wormhole.
Wormhole: A temporary connection between two star systems, often leading to dangerous and rewarding locations.
X: A common symbol used to mark a primary target for a fleet to attack.
Zkillboard: A website that tracks ship losses and kills in EVE Online.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

ABC: Armor-Based Cruiser
AF: Assault Frigate
BC: Battlecruiser
BLOPS: Black Ops Battleship
BS: Battleship
CAC: Command Assault Cruiser
CCP: Crowd Control Productions; the developers of EVE Online
CF: Command Frigate
CG: Command Gateway
CovOps: Covert Ops
DD: Doomsday
ECM: Electronic Countermeasures
EFT: EVE Fitting Tool
ESI: EVE Swagger Interface
ESS: Encounter Surveillance System
EWAR: Electronic Warfare
FC: Fleet Commander
HAC: Heavy Assault Cruiser
HIC: Heavy Interdictor
ICE: Incursion Community Evolved
ISK: Interstellar Kredits
LSP: Limited Skill Program
Logi: Logistics
MJD: Microwarpdrive Jump Drive
MTC: Make Trade Central
MWD: Microwarpdrive
OH: Overheat
OP: Overpowered
OS: Operating System
POS: Player Owned Structure
PPC: Pulse Projectile Cannon
PvE: Player vs. Environment
PvP: Player vs. Player
RR: Remote Repair
SAC: Support Assault Cruiser
SB: Strategic Bomber
SDS: Standup Defense System
SEC: Security
SRP: Ship Replacement Program
SSI: Server Side Includes
T1: Tech 1
T2: Tech 2
T3: Tech 3
T3C: Tech 3 Cruiser
T3D: Tech 3 Destroyer
TLA: Three Letter Acronym
TP: Target Painter
VNI: Vexor Navy Issue
WCS: Warp Core Stabilizer
WH: Wormhole

Slang and Expressions

7o: A salute, often used in chat to show respect or solidarity.
BRB: Be Right Back; indicating a short absence from the computer.
Bump: To intentionally collide with another ship to move it, often used in PvP.
Cap Stable: A ship setup that regenerates capacitor energy faster than it consumes it, allowing for continuous operation of modules.
Carebear: A derogatory term for players who primarily focus on PvE activities like mining and ratting, avoiding PvP.
Content: Engaging or interesting activities in the game, often used sarcastically when there is a lack of action.
Crab: To stay close to a celestial or object in space to make transversal harder for enemies.
CTA (Call To Arms): A request for players to join a fleet, usually for defense or offense.
Dank Frags: Impressive or satisfying kills in PvP.
Dock Up: To enter a station or structure.
EVE Time: The official time zone used in EVE Online, which is UTC.
GF (Good Fight): Said after a battle, win or lose, to acknowledge the opponent's skill and sportsmanship.
Goon: A member of the Goonswarm Federation, one of the largest and most influential alliances in EVE Online.
ISK Doubler: A scammer who promises to double your ISK but instead steals it.
Jita Local is Real: A reference to the often chaotic and untrustworthy nature of the local chat channel in Jita.
Kite: To maintain distance from an enemy while attacking, using speed and range to your advantage.
Local is Local: A reminder that the local chat channel only shows players currently in the same star system.
Logi Bro: A fellow player who is providing logistics support, such as repairs or capacitor transfers.
Nerf: To reduce the effectiveness of a module, ship, or strategy.
Noob: A new player.
Nulli Secunda: A former large alliance in EVE Online known for its aggressive PvP tactics.
OP (Overpowered): Something that is considered too strong or effective.
Ping: Sending a short warp command to maintain awareness of fleet movements.
Pod: The escape capsule that ejects when your ship is destroyed.
Rage Ping: Quickly warping between celestial objects to avoid being caught.
Repping: Repairing damage to a ship's armor, shields, or hull.
Reship: Changing ships, usually to adapt to a different role or situation.
Rorqual Bro: A fellow player who is operating a Rorqual, often providing mining boosts or compression services.
Safe Spot: A location in space, far from celestial objects, where you are less likely to be found by enemies.
Salt: Displeasure or frustration, often expressed after a loss in PvP.
Scrub: A derogatory term for a player who is considered unskilled or bad at the game.
Space Bushido: A code of honor in PvP, often involving rules of engagement or restrictions on certain tactics.
Tackle: Ships designed to hold enemy ships in place, preventing them from warping away.
Tank: A ship's ability to withstand damage.
Third Partying: Joining a fight already in progress, often to take advantage of weakened opponents.
Tidi: Time Dilation; a server-induced slowdown that occurs during large battles.
Tryhard: A derogatory term for players who take the game too seriously.
Warp to 0: To warp directly to a celestial object or station, arriving at a distance of 0 kilometers.
Whelp: To intentionally fly a fleet of cheap ships into a fight, expecting to lose them.
Yarr!: A pirate-themed exclamation, often used when engaging in PvP or piracy.

Mastering the EVE Online Lexicon

Diving Deep into EVE's Unique Language

So, you're ready to really immerse yourself in the world of EVE Online, huh? That's awesome! But navigating New Eden isn't just about flying ships and shooting lasers, it's about understanding the culture and the lingo. And believe me, EVE has a culture and a lingo all its own. It's a living, breathing world created by the players, and its language reflects that. This glossary is your starting point, but the best way to truly learn is to get out there, interact with other players, and experience it all firsthand.

Think of this guide as your Rosetta Stone for EVE Online. It's a key to unlocking the conversations, the strategies, and the community that make this game so unique. Don't be afraid to ask questions, use this glossary as a reference, and most importantly, have fun! The more you understand the language, the more you'll be able to participate and thrive in the EVE universe.

The EVE Online community is known for being both helpful and… well, let's just say unique. You'll find plenty of veterans willing to share their knowledge, but you'll also encounter plenty of colorful personalities and salty opinions. That's all part of the charm. Embrace the chaos, learn from your mistakes, and never be afraid to ask for help. After all, everyone was a newbie once.

Tips for New Players: Beyond the Glossary

Okay, so you've got the basics of the EVE lingo down. Awesome! But understanding the words is only half the battle. Here are a few extra tips to help you navigate the social landscape of EVE Online:

Join a Corporation: Seriously, this is the best thing you can do as a new player. A good corporation will provide you with guidance, support, and a sense of community. Plus, you'll learn a ton just by being around experienced players.
Use Your Resources: EVE has a wealth of online resources, from the official EVE University wiki to player-run forums and guides. Don't be afraid to use them! There's no shame in looking up information, and it will save you a lot of time and frustration in the long run.
Ask Questions: Seriously, don't be afraid to ask! Most EVE players are happy to help new players, especially if you show that you're willing to learn. Just be polite, be specific, and don't expect people to hold your hand through everything.
Be Careful with Your ISK: ISK is the lifeblood of EVE, and there are plenty of scammers out there who will try to take advantage of you. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, and never give anyone ISK unless you trust them completely.
Don't Take Things Too Seriously: EVE is a game, and it's meant to be fun. Don't get too hung up on losses, and don't let the drama get to you. Just relax, enjoy the ride, and remember that it's all just pixels in the end.

The Ever-Evolving Language of New Eden

As EVE Online evolves, so does its language. New acronyms, slang terms, and expressions pop up all the time, reflecting the changing dynamics of the game and the creativity of its player base. This glossary is a snapshot in time, but it's important to stay curious and keep learning as you continue your journey through New Eden. Pay attention to the conversations around you, ask questions when you're unsure, and don't be afraid to embrace the ever-evolving language of EVE Online. Who knows, maybe you'll even coin a new term yourself!

So, there you have it – your comprehensive guide to the lingo of EVE Online. Now get out there, fly safe, and may your ISK always flow! Remember, the world of New Eden is vast and complex, but with a little knowledge and a lot of courage, you can make your mark on the galaxy. Good luck, pilot, and see you in space!