# Cross Server Warp (CSW+)

**URL:** https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/cross-server-warp-csw/4398
**Category:** 🛠️ Features & Mechanics
**Tags:** hws-features
**Created:** [February 7, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/cross-server-warp-csw/4398 "2017-02-07T00:11:00Z")
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# Cross Server Warp (CSW) & CSW+ Guide

HWS has four main servers:

- `HWS+ EU` and `HWS+ NA`
- `HWS RE EU` and `HWS RE NA`

You can use:

- CSW for travel between EU ↔ NA inside the same pair (HWS+ or HWS RE)
- CSW+ for travel between HWS+ ↔ HWS RE (same region, e.g. EU↔EU, NA↔NA)

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## Important Limitations

> You cannot use CSW+ to transfer with ships between HWS+ and HWS RE.

For CSW+ (between HWS+ and HWS RE):

- only shipless transfer is supported
- only whitelisted items can cross
- non-whitelisted items are removed from transfer (no refund)

For normal CSW (EU ↔ NA in same pair), ships are supported as usual.

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## How Normal CSW Works (EU ↔ NA)

1. Fly to the Cross Server Warp sector (CSW orbit).
2. Use the destination command:

- `csw:start:na`
- `csw:start:eu`

1. Confirm the dialog and wait for kick.
2. Log into the destination server immediately.
3. Wait up to 1-2 minutes for full completion.

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## How CSW+ Works (HWS+ ↔ HWS RE)

CSW+ is started from a dedicated CSW+ zone (EGS HQ, CSW+ Zone at the top).

1. Fly into the configured CSW+ zone.
2. Use command:

- `csw:start`

1. Confirm the dialog and wait for kick.
2. Log into the destination server immediately.
3. Wait for completion and use `cb:startjobs` if needed.

> The destination for CSW+ is defined by the zone configuration, not by `CSW:Start:EU/NA`.

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## CSW+ item white-list

Currently these items are white-listed - so ONLY these items can be in your inventory while you initiate the CSW+ jump:

- all Reward Tokens

## Before You Start

- High ping (300ms+) can delay destination server visibility.
- Do not log out during transfer.
- If needed after login, run `cb:startjobs`.
- Group warp works in normal CSW when players are nearby and eligible.
- Spamming CSW commands can lead to punishment.
- Mobile/supporter zones on ships are not preserved through CSW (ID remap effects).

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## What Transfers

### Normal CSW (EU ↔ NA, same pair)

- player inventory
- ships (with cargo/fuel/O2)
- HWS DNA
- player credits/wallet

### CSW+ (HWS+ ↔ HWS RE)

- player data
- inventory limited by whitelist
- shipless only

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## What Does Not Transfer

- Elemental Bank credits
- armor and armor boosters
- HWS ingots
- tech tree unlock points
- player XP level
- supporter zones attached to ships (OCD/EB/etc.)
- ships in CSW+ transfers

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## Cost

| Tier | Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Explorer Origin | Free |
| Patron Master | Free |
| Patron Elite | 100k + 1 DNA |
| Patron Veteran | 200k + 2 DNA |
| Patron Survivor | 300k + 3 DNA |
| Patron Pro | 400k + 4 DNA |
| Non-Patron / Non-Explorer | 500k + 5 DNA |
| Shipless CSW | Free |

> Passenger warps in a ship run are not considered shipless.

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## Timing & Reliability

- Avoid starting CSW close to restart windows.
- If destination services are down, transfer can fail.
- Always keep your server time for support (`cb:time`).

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## Troubleshooting

If anything looks wrong, create a support ticket here in the forum: [https://help.hws.global](https://help.hws.global/)  
or in Discord: [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/216919452674031617/1395835743921897594)

Include:

- your player name + Steam ID
- source and destination server
- approximate server time (`cb:time`)
- whether it was CSW or CSW+
- if CSW+, from which zone you started

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## One Character Rule

If you have different active characters on both sides, CSW can overwrite one identity state.

Decide beforehand which character/progress you want to keep.

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## Can I Park in CSW Orbit?

No.  
CSW orbit is taxed and not intended for permanent parking.

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If you want, I can also produce a short version (for in-game MOTD/PDA) and a staff-only troubleshooting checklist matching your current support flow.