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Qvar Dar'Zanar
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2012-11-28 20:26:41 UTC
Hello guys!

I'm preparing a sort of 'previously, on EVE Online' class for EVE University (I'm part of it as you can see there
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This far I've listed:
- Sansha
- The EVE gate.
- The jovians: Who were they and who are they now
- Sleepers

After that, I'm not sure what to go and read more deeply, or which ones would be more interesting for newbies.
Could you give me a hand listing the 5 topics you consider more interesting (other than the ones already mentioned)?
Telegram Sam
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#2 - 2012-11-28 22:07:00 UTC
Ought to be some interesting discussions on this. But for starters, Mark726's Lore Guide might give you some good ideas.
Che Biko
Alexylva Paradox
#3 - 2012-11-28 23:40:57 UTC
- the 1st Gallente-Caldari war
- the major events of YC 110 that led to the formation of the empire militias
- the rogue drones
- history of capsuleers
- important capsuleer conflicts

Coordination Channel for Consolidated Space Rescue Cooperation

Open Letter to the Aidonis Foundation Directorate
Borascus
#4 - 2012-11-29 09:58:37 UTC
Qvar Dar'Zanar
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#5 - 2012-11-29 22:24:57 UTC
I'm foreseeing a several hours long class Lol
Keep them coming!
Shou Kaukonen
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#6 - 2012-11-30 04:13:26 UTC
Depending on what you're planning on getting into, the specifics of what capsuleers are and what pod-tech is supposed to be could be important. Personally, it's always boggled me a bit how many people don't even know that the capsule is a goo-egg, and not the captain's quarters.

Khanid and the Ammatar, since they are the only two factions that specifically aren't major empires or pirates.

Perhaps also some specifics on the Intaki, since their whole 'rebirth' schtick is one of the more unique lore items among EVE's player races. Also, the existence of the Syndicate makes no damn sense unless you know why some Intaki would have sympathized with the Caldari.

In fact, (though I'm sure you were already planning on this) just give all the non-empire factions a good once-over. Granted, if there's compelling ORE background out there I don't know about it, but the history of the pirates, syndicate, etc. offer useful insights into the main empires, and what things are like in their spheres of influence.