Merlin

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Caldari State ECM PRIORITY LOW Gravimetric what's this? LOW Priority Target Refer to your best judgement or the FC instructions on jamming targets with this priority level. The priority displayed here were meant only as a basic guideline for prioritizing targets on theoritical level, actual field priority may differ on certain circumstances. List of Jamming Priorities by Alphabet Forum Discussions for E-War Standard Frigates Merlin Class HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS FORUM DISCUSSION PvP Entries for Merlin PvE Entries for Merlin new discussion thread RELATED UNI-WIKI REFERENCES Eve-Online Ships Overview List of Support Skills EXTERNAL LINKS Merlin on Eve Online Wiki

Contents 1 Ship Attributes 2 Summary 3 Skills 4 Fitting 4.1 Merlin, PvP Basic Skills Merlin 4.2 Merlin, PvP Tanky Merlin 5 Tactics 6 Notes The Merlin is the most powerful all-out combat frigate of the Caldari. It is highly valued for its versatility in using both missiles and turrets, while its defenses are exceptionally strong for a Caldari vessel. SHIP BONUSES Caldari Frigate Skill Bonus: 5% bonus to shield resistances and 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret optimal range per skill level. Required Skills Caldari Frigate III8h 53m Spaceship Command I8m Training Time what's this? 0d 9h 1m Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps. Grouping ▪ Role(s) unspecified ▪ Variations Hawk Hawk Assault ShipsMerlin Class 5 (4/2) 5 2 45 MW 190 tf 273 m/s 300 m³ , Harpy Harpy Assault ShipsMerlin Class 5 (1/4) 4 3 50 MW 185 tf 264 m/s 165 m³ Ship Attributes Fittings Powergrid 35 MW CPU 175 tf Capacitor 350 GJ High 4 Launchers 2 Turrets 2 Medium 4 Low 2 Navigation Max Velocity 268 m/s Inertia Modifier 3.49 Warp Speed 6 AU/s Base Time to Warp 4.82 s what's this? Base Time to Warp is essentially the time needed for this ship to align and accelerate until it reaches 75% of it's top speed and goes to warp. The time displayed here is the base calculated time with no account for any warp related skills, modules or any other effects. Drones Drone Capacity 0 m³ Drone Bandwith 0 Mbit/sec Targeting Max Tgt. Range 30 km Max Locked Targets 4 Gravimetric Sensor 11 points Sig. Radius 40 m Scan Res. 550 mm Structure Structure Hitpoints 313 HP Mass 997,000 kg Volume 16,500 m³ Capacity 130 m³ Shields Shield Capacity 469 HP Shield Resistances EM 0 THR 20 KIN 40 EXP 50 Armor Armor Hitpoints 351 HP Armor Resistances EM 50 THR 45 KIN 25 EXP 10

Summary

The Merlin is unique among t1 frigates for having 4 mid slots, giving it great flexibility as a tackler, though it is a bit hampered by its low speed. As a damage dealing frigate however the merlin is a bit lacking with its split weapon systems and an optimal range bonus to hybrids, but no damage bonus. Though its base speed is slower than a punisher the merlin is usually tanked with a MSE rather than the punisher's armor plate, making it faster. Given the hybrid bonus on the merlin is to optimal, it is often fitted with autocannons instead of blasters when fit for close range.

Skills

Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Merlin for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.

Fitting

Merlin, PvP Basic Skills Merlin

EFT      E F T   F I T T I N G [Merlin, PvP Basic Skills Merlin] Light Missile Launcher I Light Missile Launcher I 1MN MicroWarpdrive I Sensor Booster I Stasis Webifier I Warp Disruptor I Nanofiber Internal Structure I Overdrive Injector System I [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot]

FITTINGS H I G H   P O W E R Light Missile Launcher I Light Missile Launcher I  M E D I U M   P O W E R 1MN MicroWarpdrive I Sensor Booster I Stasis Webifier I Warp Disruptor I  L O W   P O W E R Nanofiber Internal Structure I Overdrive Injector System I  R I G   S L O T [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot]  D R O N E S   &   C H A R G E S D R O N E S C H A R G E S Scourge Light Missile Scan Resolution

SKILLS & NOTES    Eve University Wiki / Recommended Skills & Notes R E C O M M E N D E D   S K I L L S Caldari Frigate III Missile Launcher Operation I Light Missiles I  High Speed Maneuvering I Long Range Targeting I Propulsion Jamming I  Shield Upgrades I Hull Upgrades I  N O T E S This is a cheap, fast initial tackler for fleets. It dies easily, so be prepared to run away fast.

Merlin, PvP Tanky Merlin

EFT      E F T   F I T T I N G [Merlin, PvP Tanky Merlin] Rocket Launcher I Rocket Launcher I 150mm Light Autocannon I 150mm Light Autocannon I 1MN Afterburner I Medium Shield Extender I Stasis Webifier I Warp Scramber I Damage Control I Micro Auxiliary Power Core [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot]

FITTINGS H I G H   P O W E R Rocket Launcher I Rocket Launcher I 150mm Light Autocannon I 150mm Light Autocannon I  M E D I U M   P O W E R 1MN Afterburner I Medium Shield Extender I Stasis Webifier I Warp Scramber I  L O W   P O W E R Damage Control I Micro Auxiliary Power Core  R I G   S L O T [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot] [empty rig slot]  D R O N E S   &   C H A R G E S D R O N E S C H A R G E S Inferno Rocket Phased Plasma S

SKILLS & NOTES    Eve University Wiki / Recommended Skills & Notes R E C O M M E N D E D   S K I L L S Caldari Frigate III Missile Launcher Operation I Rockets I High Speed Maneuvering I   Shield Upgrades I Hull Upgrades I Afterburner I Engineering IV   Propulsion Jamming I Energy Management II Small Projectile Turret I Shield Upgrades III   N O T E S This heavier but slower tackler makes use of the Merlin's excellent shield tank, with over 3000 EHP against the weakest EMP resistance. The "recommended" skillset allows fitting of a microwarpdrive in place of the afterburner, if the guns are downgraded to 125mm. Weapon range is less than 4km without range-boosting skills, so you need to orbit close (watch out for smartbomb battleships). Choose ammo type to match your target. Improving your fitting skills further or replacing meta-0 with named modules will free up even more powergrid for better weapons or T2 systems.

Tactics

No sub-article about Merlin roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.

Notes

This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.

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