How are new players protected from others with malicious intent?
New characters enter the EVE world in high security areas of space, heavily guarded by police ships and sentry guns. Zones with lower security levels are more lucrative in terms of being places to find the highest quality items and opportunities, giving players the incentive to venture further out as they gain skill and experience. The most powerful characters of various professions – merchants, miners, pirates, bounty hunters, etc. – are all able to maximize their profits in the uncontrolled regions where no laws apply, provided they can hold their own against other players who might profit from their deaths.
