eve online ess

In EVE Online, the ESS (Entosislink Siphon Unit) is a key structure used in nullsec sovereignty warfare to disrupt an enemy's income from Moon Mining (Rorqual-era moons and later) and ESS (Escalating Sovereignty Siphon) reserves. What is the ESS? The Entosislink Siphon Unit (ESS) is a deployable structure that can be anchored near an enemy's I-Hub (Infrastructure Hub) to siphon off a portion of their moon mining income (from reactions and moon materials). How It Works: Deployment: - An attacker uses an Entosis module to anchor an ESS near an enemy I-Hub. - The ESS must be defended for a set duration (usually 30 minutes) to successfully siphon resources. Siphoning Process: - Once active, the ESS steals a percentage of the moon mining income from the system. - The stolen resources are stored in the ESS and can be looted by the attackers. Defending Against ESS: - The defending alliance can destroy the ESS before it completes its cycle. - Alternatively, they can contest the ESS by engaging the attackers. Strategic Importance: Economic Warfare: ESS allows attackers to weaken an enemys income without directly destroying structures. Content Driver: ESS mechanics encourage PvP fights as defenders must respond or lose resources. Replacement for Old Siphons: Before the industry rework, players used Moon Mining Siphons, but ESS now fulfills a similar role under the new sovereignty system. ESS vs. ESS Bank (Escalating Sovereignty Siphon Bank) The ESS Bank is a separate structure that holds bounty reserves from ratting (NPC bounties). The Entosislink Siphon Unit (ESS) is used for moon mining theft, not ratting income. Would you like more details on how to use ESS in fleet ops or counter-strategies?