Pre-Phoebe Null Sec Shakeup

In which we look at the rumors, announcements, and confirmed intel about how SOV-holding entities are preparing for the drastic force projection changes.


Matterall, one of the EN24 team, put this map together, with a rough depiction of how the predicted map of null sec should look post patch. It also includes areas of conflict along with which regions were bought and sold.

Northern Coalition. (Semi Confirmed)
NC. have made it clear that they will be looking at taking what is currently Initiative space. They have moved their assets into low sec, as well as spread strategic assets around New Eden. Expect them to attempt to hold their sov in the East, but should a large push by any entities come they will most likely not put much, if any, effort into keeping it.

Goonswarm Federation (Confirmed)

They have recently announced that they will no longer be interested in holding any of the current SOV below Fountain. They will be looking to tighten up the spread of current CFC alliances into the North West. Expect them to look at deployments for content at a later stage while keeping their fortress in the North west.

Pandemic Legion (Confirmed)

PL have already made a move to sell off half of their sov in the Drone Lands, they sold three regions to xXDeathXx for the price off three months’ rent, with a total somewhere around 150 Billion per region. Expect them to sell more SOV in the near future. Once they cut their ties with all their current SOV and all current blues PL will be looking to go back to their previous existence as a mercenary alliance, taking payments for wars.

Darkness & The Kadeshi (Rumor)

There are rumors these two groups have been mashed together in a manner of speaking.  Sort Dragon is rumored to be in leadership position.  This may indicate a combining of the two in the near future.   Assuming it's true.  Which it probably isn't.

Black Legion. (Unsure)

Black Legion. will be looking to find content post patch. Living near the CFC for long periods of time will be unsustainable, especially with the CFC’s consolidation plan. Currently BL.’s plans are unknown; expect an update on this soon.

Legion of xXDeathXx (Expected)

xXDeathXx have recently bought most of Pandemic Legion’s sov, they will also be getting more sov from N3 soon. Expect them to hunker down in the Drone Lands looking to both farm and rent it.  It could also be possible that some alliances may be looking to exploit the chaos of these resulting acquisitions to screw with them.

Nulli Secunda (Semi Confirmed)

Nulli Secunda will look to make a move for Delve after the patch. Expect NC. to spend the time taking it while Nulli continues to keep the CFC busy up North, until they eventually move to Delve and then hold it for the near future.

Soviet-Union (Rumor)

Their motives currently are a mystery. Many of the Russian corps shed by other alliances have joined with them, swelling their ranks. Expect them to actively fight HERO Coalition alongside Provi Bloc.

UPDATE:

The regions of Impass and Esoteria have seen a lot of Soviet-Union activity, with them actively taking N3 POS’s from the alliances who are currently deployed up north. Could this be an indication of their interests post patch? We will be sure to keep an eye on it.

Brave Collective (Unsure)

We expect them to continue the fight against Provi Bloc, whether not they will push for more SOV, or look to move South and take the vacant N3 sov we will have to wait and see.Although them grinding SOV seems unlikely.

Test Alliance Please Ignore (Unsure)

Test have had their ups and downs as a member of  the HERO Coalition. Their intentions are currently unknown; expect an update when we have more details

The Initiative. (Some Fact as well as speculation)

The Initiative. have recently announced that they will be losing all of their SOV. This will be a massive change for the alliance, who will either have to become a lot more dependant on the CFC as they look to move closer or look to go it on their own with their own deployments.

Razor Alliance (Unsure)

While we do not have much intel on Razor, Although some intel reporting shifting of assets suggests a push for holdings in Fountain.

The Gorgon Empire (Rumor)

There are strong murmurs that Gorgon Empire will look to take over control of Scalding Pass, making it their home base of operation.

Fraternity. (Rumor)

Fraternity are expected to make a move for Cobalt Edge, which is currently PL space. We could see combat break out over this region, although it is uncertain that PL will be fighting for it; it is also unlikely that Fraternity will go up against xXDeathXx for this region, given that their current standings are blue things may become unpredictable if they both look to take the same space.

SOLAR Nyx killed in Querios

With Northern Coalition. reinforcing large swathes of Querious with the pending changes slated to arrive with Phoebe, the local residents of the Initiative and Get Off My Lawn have been steadily evacuating northwards to rejoin much of the CFC in a more defensible position. The Russian alliance SOLAR FLEET, which earlier this year suffered a near collapse of it’s membership basis as many active corps left to form Dream Fleet, has been preternaturally quiet about any plans or movements that they are preparing to make. Yet on the 23’rd of October, one of the first SOLAR supers killed in months was head shot by an Northern Coalition. supercapital fleet commanded by Tylr of Burning Napalm.

[20:33:30] Tylr > i was moving to check a system we have RF
[20:33:37] Tylr > and i notices[sic] the nyx
[20:33:48] Tylr > I warped into check and saw him right on the edge
[20:34:09] Tylr > so I bookmarked the spot and left system, came back and sure enough he was out assigning fighters
[20:34:14] Tylr > so i left again
[20:34:24] Tylr > pinged nc. titans and slows
[20:34:36] Tylr > jump back, warp in cyno up
[20:34:39] Tylr > titans jump
[20:34:45] Tylr > dd, dead

SOLAR FLEET has been a largely inactive alliance since the end of the Halloween War back in April, having gone into a period of hibernation in Querious while remaining close ties to the CFC. Reports indicate that the alliance leader, MACTEP, is almost permanently AFK, which is what caused the split between many of their heavily pvp focused corporations earlier this year. SOLAR FLEET or the Nyx pilot himself, could not be reached for comment for this article.
Tylr had this to say regarding the death of the titan:

[20:38:22] Tylr > i didnt get on the mail …
[20:38:28] Tylr > my titan didnt have cap
[20:39:57] Tylr > always nice as an FC to give your alliance shinny kills

Northern Coalition. Is still in the process of grinding Querious down, with SOLAR FLEET’s own space perhaps soon on the menu for the taking.

Pandemic Legion Ditches Renters in Cobalt Edge, Drone

Pandemic Legion Ditches Renters in Cobalt Edge, Drone

Seems like the CFC aren't the only major power bloc to be making some drastic changes to protect their interests.  In a somewhat predictable move in response to N3 and it's interests to shift the layout and defensive focus of it's borders, PL decides to engage turtle mode.

Hey Folks,

As you are all well aware, change is coming to Εve this November and December. CCP has announced their latest release, Phoebe, and there are many ways in which space ownership will be affected. I strongly suggest reading the patch notes.
Brothers of Tangra started nearly two years ago with the express goal of providing the best service to our customers, and we are quite proud of what we have accomplished so far. The changes in the upcoming release have forced us to make some tough decisions on how to continue on providing top quality service. The conclusion that we reached is that for B0T and its customers to prosper in Phoebe, a few infrastructure-related changes would have to be made. To dissuade any would-be harassers, a more active force will have to be present to protect the area and its inhabitants. While the idea of a Brothers of Tangra led militia is appealing, we do not think it is enough to combat the most organized combatants. To that end we have enlisted the help of our friends in Legion of xXDeathXx to protect the space and those calling it their home.

There will be a slight, though completely unavoidable, hiccup in services depending on where you currently live. The regions of Kalevala, Оuter Passage‚ and Cоbаlt Edgе will need to be transferred to Legion of xXDeathXx sovereigntу ѕo that everything is settled for the November 4th release. The level of service you experience will not be affected‚ and neither the renter’s agreement nоr the rаtе. This is merelу a way to ѕafeguard against future changes with a more hands-on captain manning the tiller. Renters in Malpais and Spire will remain under Brothers of Tangra‚ thоught still protected, аs will any systеms in the aforementioned regions where sovereigntу upgradeѕ cannot be interrupted (I.e. beacon systems‚ jammers systems, and capital building systems).

During this periоd, which will be very grаdual ovеr the coming weeks, уou can feel free to contact the ѕame Brothers of Tangra contacts that you have now‚ оr the Legion of xXDeаthXx contacts listеd below – both are on the same page.

Triksa
IceArctik
cylin ceres

Thank уou for your underѕtanding in this matter. We are excited to enter this next phase with you. Again if you have any questions‚ dо not hesitаtе to ask.

Cheers,
BOTEXE

CFC divests from Delve, PB, Querious

CFC divests from Delve, PB, Querious

GSF CEO The Mittani announced that in the face of the upcoming jump range changes that GSF and it's allies will be refocusing their efforts to maintain their dominance in key areas of the EVE universe.
"Like our frenemies in PL, we're massively divesting and consolidating in  advance of the patch. We are ditching the Southwest south of Fountain  (that means D, Q and PB), which are all underinhabited renter zones and  moon farms, and no longer viable to hold after the 5LY combat capital  change. Our allies there are relocating into more defensible positions.  We are retiming the whole Southwest in a completely random way, then  selling it off to the highest bidder"


As usual, just about everyone seems to be speculating as to what this will mean for the players that call these regions of space home in the long-term.  It seems rather apparent that we'll see some opportunistic attempts at land grabs come November.  Who knows, maybe the "Game Preserve" of Catch will see a border expansion. ;)