eve online asset safety

In EVE Online, Asset Safety is a game mechanic designed to protect players' assets (ships, modules, containers, etc.) when they are left in a structure (like a station or Upwell structure) that is destroyed, abandoned, or lost due to sovereignty changes. Heres how it works: How Asset Safety Works Trigger Conditions: - The structure (Citadel, Engineering Complex, etc.) is destroyed or abandoned. - The structure is in Lowsec, Nullsec, or Wormhole space (Highsec structures do not have asset safety). - The structure was not in an NPC station (those are always safe). Safety Transfer Process: - Assets inside the structure are moved to an Asset Safety Vault in the nearest lowsec system (for nullsec/wormhole) or same system (if already in lowsec). - A 15% fee (based on the item's estimated market value) is charged when retrieving assets. - The transfer takes 5-20 days (randomized to prevent exploitation). Retrieving Your Assets: - After the timer expires, assets can be picked up from the designated safety system. - You can also pay an additional fee (via the Asset Safety window) to immediately transfer items to another location. Important Notes Highsec Structures (1.0-0.5): No asset safetyif a structure is destroyed, assets are dropped as loot or destroyed. Abandoned Structures: If a structure is left unanchored (abandoned), asset safety still applies. Corp Hangars & Ship Maintenance Arrays: Items in corporate hangars or ship maintenance bays are also protected. Freighters & Capital Ships: These can be recovered via asset safety, but fees apply. Exceptions & Risks Scams & Traps: Some players may bait others into storing items in a structure that will be destroyedalways check structure ownership and vulnerability timers. Fees Add Up: For expensive assets (like Titans or Supercarriers), the 15% fee can be very costly. No Safety in War: If a structure is destroyed in a war (FW or corp war), asset safety still applies unless it's in highsec. Best Practices Move Assets Before a Structure Dies If you know a structure is vulnerable, evacuate early. Check Vulnerability Timers Keep track of when a structure can be attacked. Use NPC Stations for Critical Items Only NPC stations are 100% safe. Would you like details on a specific scenario (e.g., wormhole asset safety or citadel mechanics)?