For the Equinox expansion of EVE Online, a new orbital structure was developed to enable the collection of goods from a nearby planet into a centralized hub accessible by players—or vulnerable to attack. The VFX created for this project included a transit drop pod system (with animations for ascent, unloading, and descent to the lower platform), a comprehensive lighting pass to reflect the various states of the structure (e.g., during an attack), and several mesh effects and particle systems designed to enhance the structure's dynamic environment.