PvP rules

The server decides every shot at a player and tells you why when it refuses.

Where PvP applies

PvP is off on bases (Zenith Bastion included) and on the x1 maps. On every other map players can fight each other. The PvP column is in the map overview.

Newbie protection

Pilots up to level 3 are protected: others cannot attack them. A protected pilot may attack, but loses protection towards that victim for a while.

Safe zones

Gates on home and neutral maps have a safe zone around them. On another faction's map it does not protect you from players. The EIDOS Core, SOC and Hollow Reach have no safe zones at all.

Honor

A player kill gives 100 honor. The same victim pays full honor only 5 times per 30 minutes, and a protected newcomer pays nothing.

Your own faction

Shooting your own faction is allowed, at a price. If a pilot you fired at dies within 60 seconds, you lose 500 honor, no matter who finished them. Exceptions: clan war and self-defence. Party members can never be hit.

Logging out in combat

For 10 seconds after a fight (your own shot or a hit) you cannot log out. A hit during the logout countdown cancels it. After a disconnect your ship stays in the world for a while and can still be destroyed. After a fight always 15 seconds.