Gallente Basic Ship and Skill Overview

This guide provides general information and recommendations for T1 ships of a single player faction.

For more advanced and in-depth information on specific ships refer to the ship index. This guide simply gathers the characteristics and overview of racial lineups in an easy to browse format for the very new player.

Basic Ship and Skill Overviews -- Amarr | Caldari | Gallente | Minmatar | ORE | Pirate

This guide aims to provide an overview of the different ships and their roles rather than specific fits. For these, take a look at the individual ship's page (eg Atron).

Gallente General Information

The Gallente Federation is one of the four playable factions and has a unique and distinct line of ships.

  Gallente Federation Characteristics

Tank Type:	Armor
Main Weapon Systems:	Hybrid Turrets and  Drones
Electronic Warfare:	Remote Sensor Dampening and  Warp Prevention

Skills

For general skills that benefit all pilots, see Basic Skills and Support Skills.

Every pilot should think about which skills they want to train in order to reach their goals. The following only touches on basic and essential skills and should only serve as a guideline.

One may also want to check out the certificates system within Eve. It serves as a handy reference for if you want to train for a specific task or role. Note that completing a certificate does not give any boosts or bonuses, they are (for now) merely suggestions. They may be accessed in-game on your character sheet, in the "Certificates" tab of the "Skills" section.

Ship Command Skills

In order to fly a ship, pilots must train the appropriate skill for that ship. For Gallente these include:

• Gallente Frigate
• Gallente Destroyer
• Gallente Cruiser
• Gallente Battlecruiser
• Gallente Battleship
• Gallente Industrial

Fitting Skills

In order to fit almost any ship effectively and efficiently, certain skills should be trained:

• Power Grid Management
• CPU Management
• Weapons Upgrades
• Advanced Weapon Upgrades

Capacitor Skills

For Gallente ships capacitor is important for active armor tanking, propulsion modules, and hybrid weapons. Certain skills can be trained in order to achieve an optimal size, recharge rate and efficiency for a ships capacitor.

• Capacitor Management
• Capacitor Systems Operation

Mobility Skills

Main article: Mobility skills

Mobility skills increase the agility and speed of a ship, which can be a lifesaver, even for the most cumbersome of ships.

Armor Tanking Skills

Main article: Armor Tanking skills

Gallente ships are generally designed to armor tank. This means that it is necessary to achieve a certain level of proficiency in armor support skills, including eventually being able to fit T2 armor tanking modules. To do this, following skills can be trained:

• Hull Upgrades
• Mechanics
• Repair Systems

Weapons Skills

Hybrid Turrets

Main article: Hybrid Turret skills

To maximize the effectiveness of hybrid turrets, pilots can train:

• Gunnery
• Hybrid Turrets
  • Small Hybrid Turret for Frigates/Destroyers
  • Medium Hybrid Turret for Cruisers/Battlecruisers
  • Large Hybrid Turret for Battleships
• Motion Prediction
• Rapid Firing
• Sharpshooter
• Surgical Strike
• Trajectory Analysis
• Controlled Bursts

Drone Skills

Main article: Drone skills

Many Gallente ships can fit drones, some even specializing in them. Pilots planning to use drones, or fly a drone boat can train:

• Drones
• Drone Interfacing
• Drone Sharpshooting
• Drone Durability
• Drone Navigation
• Drone Avionics
• Advanced Drone Avionics

Additionally, depending on the type of drones planned for use, type specific drone skills are required:

• Light Drone Operation
• Medium Drone Operation
• Heavy Drone Operation
• Sentry Drone Interfacing

Corvette

The corvette is the first ship you start with. If you are Gallente, it will be a Velator. A new corvette is given whenever you dock at a station where you do not have any ships. Rookie ships are not particularly strong, although are useful for the initial tutorials and as a free shuttle.

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Corvette

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Velator SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 2 highs 1 launchers 2 turrets 2 mediums 2 lows drones & cargo 10 m³ drones 10 Mbit/sec b/w 135 m³ cargo defense 150 HP 0 20 40 50   175 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 23.50 km tgt. range 54 m sig. radius 305 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Role Bonus: 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage 20% bonus to Drone hitpoints, damage and mining yield 15% bonus to Remote Sensor Dampener effectiveness 15% bonus to Armor Repairer amount The Velator class corvette is one of the older vessel types in the Gallente fleet. It was first deployed on the market as a fast passenger craft but the extra passenger quarters were later modified into weapon hardpoints as the newer models came to be used for small-scale security and military duties. The Velator is still a very solid mining and trading vessel. Velator =>

Frigates

Frigates are small, fast ships, used often for PvE in level 1 missions. They are also used for tackling and electronic warfare roles in PvP.

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Attack Frigate

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Atron SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 4 highs 0 launchers 3 turrets 3 mediums 3 lows drones & cargo drones b/w 145 m³ cargo defense 300 HP 0 20 40 50   350 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 25.00 km tgt. range 35 m sig. radius 420 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Frigate bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret falloff 5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage Role Bonus: 80% reduction in Propulsion Jamming systems activation cost The Atron is a hard nugget with an advanced power conduit system, but little space for cargo. Although it is a good harvester when it comes to mining, its main ability is as a combat vessel. Atron =>

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Atron

Atron Standard FrigatesAtron Class Entry-Level Tackle Frigate 4 (0/3) 3 3 37 MW 147 tf 420 m/sec 145 m³

is the Gallente Attack Frigate. It is designed to be fast and has a capacitor bonus to tackle modules and bonuses to hybrid turrets, favouring blasters. The Atron doesn't have great firepower and it still isn't the most durable of ships, but with its speed and agility, good piloting can keep it alive while tackling a target while other ships deliver the punch. Furthermore, it can serve as a level 1 mission runner until Gallente Frigate III is trained for the

Incursus

Incursus Standard FrigatesIncursus Class 3 (0/3) 3 4 45 MW 135 tf 340 m/sec 165 m³

and Gallente Destroyer I for the

Catalyst

Catalyst Standard DestroyersCatalyst Class High Amount of High Slots 8 (0/8) 2 3 70 MW 178 tf 265 m/sec 450 m³

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The Atron is a great hull for new pilots interested in learning how to +1, The agile but fragile ship will assist new pilots in understanding some of the limitations of [Interceptor#Interceptors|Interceptors], It can serve as an amazing long-point tackle ship.

"Scram Chasing" might be difficult and lethal in the Atron and should be left for tankier hulls like the

Incursus

Incursus Standard FrigatesIncursus Class 3 (0/3) 3 4 45 MW 135 tf 340 m/sec 165 m³

. The Atron is the "fastest" T1 attack Frigate. While the Minmatar

Slasher

Slasher Standard FrigatesSlasher Class 4 (0/3) 4 2 36 MW 140 tf 430 m/s 120 m³

is (originally) 10m/s faster than the Atron, the three low slots allow adding an Overdrive or Nanofiber Hull resulting in a faster ship while still retaining the same tank. A large capacitor allows a stable fit relatively easy, allowing to keep point on a target for prolonged times, until your fleet or gang arrive on grid. In addition, an ample Power Grid and CPU make the Atron easy to fit with little training.

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Exploration

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Imicus SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 3 highs 0 launchers 1 turrets 4 mediums 3 lows drones & cargo 40 m³ drones 20 Mbit/sec b/w 400 m³ cargo defense 275 HP 0 20 40 50   325 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 35 km tgt. range 41 m sig. radius 330 m/s max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Traits: Gallente Frigate skill bonus per level: 7.5% increase to scan strength of probes 5% bonus to Salvager cycle time Role Bonus: +5 Virus Strength to Relic and Data Analyzers The Imicus is a slow but hard-shelled frigate, ideal for any type of scouting activity. Used by merchant, miner and combat groups, the Imicus is usually relied upon as the operation's eyes and ears when traversing low security sectors. Imicus =>

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Imicus

Imicus Standard FrigatesImicus Class 3 (0/1) 4 3 21 MW 250 tf 330 m/s 400 m³

is the Gallente Tech 1 exploration and scanning frigate. It is a good ship for rookies or veterans who are getting into probing and don't have the skills for the T2 version, the

Helios

Helios Covert OpsImicus Class Can Use Covert Ops Cloak 2 (0/2) 5 3 20 MW 290 tf 330 m/sec 175 m³

. Its bonus to virus strength allows it to complete Data and Relic sites faster and more reliably.

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Close Range Brawler

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Incursus SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 3 highs 0 launchers 3 turrets 3 mediums 4 lows drones & cargo 5 m³ drones 5 Mbit/sec b/w 165 m³ cargo defense 400 HP 0 20 40 50   450 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 30.00 km tgt. range 42 m sig. radius 340 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Frigate bonuses (per skill level): 7.5% bonus to Armor Repairer amount 5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage The Incursus may be found both spearheading and bulwarking Gallente military operations. Its speed makes it excellent for skirmishing duties, while its resilience helps it outlast its opponents on the battlefield. Incursus-class ships move together in groups and can quickly and effectively gang up on ships many times their size and overwhelm them. In recent years the Incursus has increasingly found its way into the hands of pirates, who love its aggressive appearance. Incursus =>

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Incursus

Incursus Standard FrigatesIncursus Class 3 (0/3) 3 4 45 MW 135 tf 340 m/sec 165 m³

is the typical PvE and PvP frigate for Gallente players. It is faster and has a better scan resolution than the

Tristan

Tristan Standard FrigatesTristan Class 3 (0/2) 3 3 35 MW 130 tf 315 m/sec 140 m³

, which makes it better for tackling in PvP. It is also the only Gallente frigate with 3 turret slots. The Incursus will likely deal more damage than a

Tristan

Tristan Standard FrigatesTristan Class 3 (0/2) 3 3 35 MW 130 tf 315 m/sec 140 m³

for pilots without Drones V.

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Electronic Warfare

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Maulus SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 2 highs 0 launchers 2 turrets 4 mediums 3 lows drones & cargo 30 m³ drones 20 Mbit/sec b/w 275 m³ cargo defense 300 HP 0 20 40 50   350 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 64.50 km tgt. range 40 m sig. radius 375 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Frigate bonuses (per skill level): 7.5% bonus to Remote Sensor Dampener effectiveness 10% reduction in Remote Sensor Dampener activation cost The Maulus is a high-tech vessel, specialized for electronic warfare. It is particularly valued in fleet warfare due to its optimization for sensor dampening technology. Maulus =>

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Maulus

Maulus Standard FrigatesMaulus Class 2 (0/2) 4 3 28 MW 230 tf 375 m/sec 275 m³

is an electronic warfare frigate, specialized in dampening. Its low locking range makes it ineffective at range damping snipers. However, it can resolution damp effectively with the help of ECM in the fleet.

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Logistics

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Navitas SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 3 highs 0 launchers 2 turrets 3 mediums 3 lows drones & cargo 5 m³ drones 5 Mbit/sec b/w 280 m³ cargo defense 250 HP 0 20 40 50   400 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 38.00 km tgt. range 36 m sig. radius 410 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Frigate bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Remote Armor Repairer amount 10% reduction in Remote Armor Repairer activation cost Role Bonus: 50% bonus to Remote Armor Repairer optimal range 600% bonus to Remote Armor Repairer falloff In YC114 each major empire faction, having been embroiled in a harrowing, extensive, long-term war, recognized the growing need for support and logistics functionality in their vessels during the kind of protracted interstellar warfare that might otherwise prove exhausting for its participants. In the Gallente Federation, this led to the redesign and redeployment of the Navitas. The Navitas had been a solid mining vessel that had seen wide use by independent excavators, along with being one of the best ships available for budding traders and even for much-maligned scavengers. After its redesign, its long-range scanners and sturdy outer shell gave way entirely for remote repairing capabilities, moving the Navitas away from the calming buzz of mining lasers and into the roar of battle. Navitas =>

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Navitas

Navitas Standard FrigatesNavitas Class 3 (0/2) 3 3 49 MW 145 tf 410 m/sec 280 m³

is the Gallente logistics frigate and is designed for remote armor repair. It makes an ideal entry point for beginner Gallente capsuleers who want to train into the

Exequror

Exequror Standard CruisersExequror Class 3 (0/3) 4 6 610 MW 275 tf 240 m/sec 495 m³

, the Gallente Tier 1 logistics Cruiser, before eventually moving on to the Tier 2

Oneiros

Oneiros Logistics CruisersExequror Class 4 (0/2) 4 5 1,050 MW 370 tf 230 m/sec 600 m³

. Note: The Navitas is designed to be self-sufficient on capacitor (i.e. to fly without the need of a cap chain) like its larger variants: the

Exequror

Exequror Standard CruisersExequror Class 3 (0/3) 4 6 610 MW 275 tf 240 m/sec 495 m³

and

Oneiros

Oneiros Logistics CruisersExequror Class 4 (0/2) 4 5 1,050 MW 370 tf 230 m/sec 600 m³

. However, logistics capsuleers can cross-train into the Amarr

Augoror

Augoror Standard CruisersAugoror Class 5 (0/3) 3 5 650 MW 275 tf 235 m/sec 465 m³

relatively easily, and from there to the T2

Guardian

Guardian Logistics CruisersAugoror Class 6 (0/3) 2 5 1,075 MW 310 tf 209 m/sec 465 m³

although both of these ships require a cap chain.

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Droneboat

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Tristan SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 3 highs 0 launchers 2 turrets 3 mediums 3 lows drones & cargo 40 m³ drones 25 Mbit/sec b/w 140 m³ cargo defense 350 HP 0 20 40 50   450 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 40.00 km tgt. range 41 m sig. radius 315 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Frigate bonuses (per skill level): 7.5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed 10% bonus to Drone hitpoints and tracking speed Often nicknamed The Fat Man, this nimble little frigate is mainly used by the Federation in escort duties or on short-range patrols. The Tristan has been very popular throughout Gallente space for years because of its versatility. It is rather expensive, but buyers will definitely get their money's worth, as the Tristan is one of the more powerful frigates available on the market. Tristan =>

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Tristan

Tristan Standard FrigatesTristan Class 3 (0/2) 3 3 35 MW 130 tf 315 m/sec 140 m³

is an excellent frigate for PvP and PvE. It is a dedicated drone boat - the only T1 frigate that can operate 5 drones - and thus requires high drone skills to be flown effectively. It offers a bonus to both Hybrid Turret tracking speed and Drone hitpoints and tracking speed. However, it is slower and has less scan resolution than the

Incursus

Incursus Standard FrigatesIncursus Class 3 (0/3) 3 4 45 MW 135 tf 340 m/sec 165 m³

, making it slightly worse for a dedicated tackling role in fleets.

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Destroyer

Destroyers are ships slightly larger than frigates. They use the same sized modules as frigates, and they have more high slots. They are often used in PvE for level 1 missions, and as salvaging ships for pilots that have not yet acquired a

Noctis

Noctis ORE IndustrialsPrimae Class High Amount of High Slots Salvage Specialist 8 (0/0) 2 3 250 MW 300 tf 155 m/sec 1,460 m³

.

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Droneboat

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Algos SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 6 highs 0 launchers 5 turrets 3 mediums 3 lows drones & cargo 60 m³ drones 35 Mbit/sec b/w 350 m³ cargo defense 800 HP 0 20 40 50   850 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 42.00 km tgt. range 72 m sig. radius 245 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Destroyer bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Drone hitpoints and damage 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed Role Bonus: 25% bonus to Drone max velocity The Algos, as is custom with the Gallente, relies on swiftness of action - preferably at a respectable distance - to accomplish its goals. In this it reflects well-honed Gallente values, which include taking independent action without taking forever to wait for a committee decision, and also doing so, if at all possible, in a fashion that allows for a nice, safe buffer for immediate retreat; because theory is one thing, and practice is sometimes quite another. As such, the Algos focuses on being able to hit its targets in rapid-fire fashion, with guns that fire fast and drones that race through space with destruction in mind. Algos =>

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Algos

Algos Standard DestroyersAlgos Class 6 (0/5) 3 3 55 MW 160 tf 245 m/sec 350 m³

is the Gallente destroyer added in the Retribution expansion. It is the second step on the Gallente drone boat path, between the

Tristan

Tristan Standard FrigatesTristan Class 3 (0/2) 3 3 35 MW 130 tf 315 m/sec 140 m³

and

Vexor

Vexor Standard CruisersVexor Class 4 (0/4) 4 5 800 MW 300 tf 195 m/sec 480 m³

. It is slightly bulkier than the

Catalyst

Catalyst Standard DestroyersCatalyst Class High Amount of High Slots 8 (0/8) 2 3 70 MW 178 tf 265 m/sec 450 m³

, and since it is capable of fitting a full flight of salvage drones in addition to a rack of railguns, the Algos is an excellent choice for L1 mission running. Unlike larger ships (i.e. the

Vexor

Vexor Standard CruisersVexor Class 4 (0/4) 4 5 800 MW 300 tf 195 m/sec 480 m³

), the Algos is designed to be flown with very low skill points; with that in mind, it is the only drone ship where Drones V is not an absolute necessity - although it should still be a top priority for new Gallente pilots. The Algos is a versatile destroyer, capable of running either rails or blasters while pushing through a respectable amount of DPS.

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Catalyst SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 8 highs 0 launchers 8 turrets 2 mediums 3 lows drones & cargo drones b/w 450 m³ cargo defense 750 HP 0 20 40 50   800 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 33.00 km tgt. range 68 m sig. radius 265 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Destroyer bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret falloff Role Bonus: 50% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret optimal range Ideally suited for both skirmish warfare and fleet support, the Catalyst is touted as one of the best anti-frigate platforms out there. Faced with its top-of-the-line tracking equipment, not many can argue. Catalyst =>

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Catalyst

Catalyst Standard DestroyersCatalyst Class High Amount of High Slots 8 (0/8) 2 3 70 MW 178 tf 265 m/sec 450 m³

is a Gallente destroyer. Its bonuses favor blasters, though it can also be rail fit. It has 2 mids, allowing it to fit a tackle module, and 3 low slots for an armor tank. Unfortunately the Catalyst is still a destroyer, so it has a large signature for its tank, making it vulnerable to cruiser weapons, and it's slow speed and lack of mid slots means it will have difficulty dictating range against frigates, which is important for a blaster ship. A railgun fit Catalyst is a very fast L1 mission runner, but has trouble tanking level 2s. The catalyst's very high damage at short range makes it the ship of choice for high sec suicide ganks, as it is able to easily reach 900 Dps with T2 guns. Like all destroyers, the Catalyst is also a great entry-level salvager ship on a player's path to a

Noctis

Noctis ORE IndustrialsPrimae Class High Amount of High Slots Salvage Specialist 8 (0/0) 2 3 250 MW 300 tf 155 m/sec 1,460 m³

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Cruiser

Cruisers are Eve's medium-sized ships, larger than frigates and destroyers but still much smaller, faster and nimbler than battlecruisers and battleships. Cruisers mount medium-sized weapons and modules. Tech 1 cruiser hulls cost a few million ISK and tend to be the first major financial step up from frigates for new pilots.

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Electronic Warfare

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Celestis SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 3 highs 3 launchers 3 turrets 5 mediums 5 lows drones & cargo 50 m³ drones 50 Mbit/sec b/w 320 m³ cargo defense 1,200 HP 0 20 40 50   1,300 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 75.00 km tgt. range 135 m sig. radius 210 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Cruiser bonuses (per skill level): 7.5% bonus to Remote Sensor Dampener effectiveness 7.5% bonus to Remote Sensor Dampener optimal range and falloff The Celestis cruiser is a versatile ship which can be employed in a myriad of roles, making it handy for small corporations with a limited number of ships. True to Gallente style the Celestis is especially deadly in close quarters combat due to its advanced targeting systems. Celestis =>

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Celestis

Celestis Standard CruisersCelestis Class 3 (3/3) 5 5 575 MW 375 tf 210 m/sec 320 m³

is the Gallente EW cruiser. It can be made surprisingly tough for an EWAR cruiser with its 5 lows. Its extra lock range and bonus to sensor dampener range makes it considerably better at range damping snipers than the smaller

Maulus

Maulus Standard FrigatesMaulus Class 2 (0/2) 4 3 28 MW 230 tf 375 m/sec 275 m³

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Logistics

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Exequror SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 3 highs 0 launchers 3 turrets 4 mediums 6 lows drones & cargo 50 m³ drones 50 Mbit/sec b/w 495 m³ cargo defense 1,000 HP 0 20 40 50   1,400 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 55.00 km tgt. range 80 m sig. radius 240 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Cruiser bonuses (per skill level): 12.5% bonus to Remote Armor Repairer amount 5% reduction in Remote Armor Repairer activation cost Role Bonus: 430% bonus to Remote Armor Repairer optimal range and falloff 100% bonus to Logistic Drone transfer amount In YC114 each major empire faction, having been embroiled in a harrowing, extensive, long-term war, recognized the growing need for support and logistics functionality in their vessels during the kind of protracted interstellar warfare that might otherwise prove exhausting for its participants. Both Frigate and Cruiser-class ships were put under the microscope, and in the Gallente Federation the outcome of the re-evaluation process led, among other developments, to a redesign and redeployment of the Exequoror. The Exequror was a heavy cargo cruiser originally strong enough to defend itself against raiding frigates, though it lacked prowess in heavier combat situations. After its redesign, it had some of that bulk - and, necessarily, some of that strength - yanked out and replaced with the capability to help others in heavy combat situations, in particular those who needed armor repairs. Exequror =>

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Exequror

Exequror Standard CruisersExequror Class 3 (0/3) 4 6 610 MW 275 tf 240 m/sec 495 m³

is the Gallente logistics cruiser. It's bonuses to remote armor repair range and power allow it to serve as a T1 armor logistic cruiser. It is an effective ship for new logistics pilots.

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Thorax SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 5 highs 0 launchers 5 turrets 4 mediums 5 lows drones & cargo 50 m³ drones 50 Mbit/sec b/w 465 m³ cargo defense 1,200 HP 0 20 40 50   1,600 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 52.50 km tgt. range 120 m sig. radius 240 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Cruiser bonuses (per skill level): 5% bonus to Medium Hybrid Turret damage 7.5% bonus to Medium Hybrid Turret tracking speed The Thorax-class cruiser is the latest combat ship commissioned by the Federation. While the Thorax is a very effective ship at any range, typical of modern Gallente design philosophy it is most effective when working at extreme close range where its blasters and hordes of combat drones tear through even the toughest of enemies. Thorax =>

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Thorax

Thorax Standard CruisersThorax Class 5 (0/5) 4 5 820 MW 330 tf 240 m/sec 465 m³

is a gun boat, designed to use hybrid turrets. In PvP the Thorax is used as a hard hitting blaster boat. This can be highly effective but is very "do or die", and will make most Thoraxes' lives glorious but short. In PvE, the Thorax is less popular; the slow and steady style of the

Vexor

Vexor Standard CruisersVexor Class 4 (0/4) 4 5 800 MW 300 tf 195 m/sec 480 m³

is more suited to mission running. Despite this the Thorax can be popular as a first mission running cruiser, because most pilots will have trained gunnery skills while piloting frigates and destroyers, while they will probably have neglected the drone skills required to use a Vexor effectively. Having said that, the Thorax has a 50m³ drone bay, so will also benefit greatly from drone skills.

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Droneboat

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Vexor SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 4 highs 0 launchers 4 turrets 4 mediums 5 lows drones & cargo 125 m³ drones 75 Mbit/sec b/w 480 m³ cargo defense 1,100 HP 0 20 40 50   2,000 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 52.50 km tgt. range 145 m sig. radius 195 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Cruiser bonuses (per skill level): 5% bonus to Medium Hybrid Turret damage 10% bonus to Drone hitpoints, damage and mining yield The Vexor is a strong combat ship that is also geared to operate in a variety of other roles. The Vexor is especially useful for surveying in potentially hostile sectors as it can stay on duty for a very long time before having to return to base. Furthermore, it is well capable of defending itself against even concentrated attacks. Vexor =>

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Vexor

Vexor Standard CruisersVexor Class 4 (0/4) 4 5 800 MW 300 tf 195 m/sec 480 m³

, like the

Myrmidon

Myrmidon Standard BattlecruisersMyrmidon Class Can Use Warfare Links 5 (0/5) 5 6 1,050 MW 400 tf 145 m/sec 400 m³

and

Dominix

Dominix Standard BattleshipsDominix Class High Amount of Low Slots 6 (0/6) 5 7 10,000 MW 600 tf 109 m/sec 600 m³

, is a drone boat. The Vexor is an excellent mission ship, and can also be a good PvP ship. It has 75mb of drone bandwidth, allowing it to field a mixed flight of medium and heavy drones at a time, and has the drone bay to carry a few replacements or an additional flight of light drones. This gives the Vexor great flexibility for long roams, where it can carry a full flight of medium and light damage drones, as well as a flight of light repair or EWAR drones to deploy as the situation dictates. While the Vexor has a bonus to hybrid guns, this can be ignored if desired due to a large amount of the Vexor's DPS coming from drones anyway, and Vexors with autocannons, nosferatu and/or neutralisers are common. With 4 mids and 5 lows Vexors are most often armor tanked.

The Vexor is also a great ship to use for salvaging missions as they are completed. By using 2 Salvagers, a Small Tractor Beam, a Drone Link Augmentor and a single Hybrid Turret (to draw aggro) in the high slots a moderately drone-skilled capsuleer can securely complete level 2 missions while salvaging. Salvaging level 2 missions is debatably profitable however the salvage/mission fit Vexor can complete level 2s in respectable time when compared to a straight mission fit Vexor.

Among T1 cruisers the Vexor is a little more skill demanding than the

Thorax

Thorax Standard CruisersThorax Class 5 (0/5) 4 5 820 MW 330 tf 240 m/sec 465 m³

. In particular you should not get a Vexor unless you have at least Drones 4 and should make getting Drones 5 a high priority.

Battlecruiser

Battlecruisers are larger, slower and have more slots than cruisers, but they're smaller than battleships and fit the same medium-sized weapons that cruisers use. They occupy a position between cruisers and battleships analogous to destroyers' position between frigates and cruisers, although battlecruisers are much more versatile and widely-used than destroyers.

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Brutix SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 7 highs 0 launchers 6 turrets 4 mediums 6 lows drones & cargo 75 m³ drones 50 Mbit/sec b/w 475 m³ cargo defense 3,500 HP 0 20 40 50   4,500 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 60.00 km tgt. range 305 m sig. radius 160 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Battlecruiser bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Medium Hybrid Turret damage 7.5% bonus to Armor Repairer amount Role Bonus: • Can use one Command Burst module 25% bonus to Medium Hybrid Turret optimal range and falloff 50% bonus to Command Burst area of effect range One of the most ferocious war vessels to ever spring from Gallente starship design, the Brutix is a behemoth in every sense of the word. When this hard-hitting monster appears, the battlefield takes notice. Brutix =>

The

Brutix

Brutix Standard BattlecruisersBrutix Class Can Use Warfare Links High Amount of High Slots 7 (0/6) 4 6 1,125 MW 435 tf 160 m/sec 475 m³

is renowned for its high DPS potential in PvP. It is also a popular suicide gank ship.

Although Gallente ships are usually better armor tanked, the Brutix benefits from a shield tank in several areas. Low slots can be dedicated to gank modules to increase DPS. The shield tank Brutix also has the advantage of being faster than an armor tank, which means it can get into the short blaster range sooner.

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Droneboat

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Myrmidon SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 5 highs 0 launchers 5 turrets 5 mediums 6 lows drones & cargo 200 m³ drones 100 Mbit/sec b/w 400 m³ cargo defense 3,500 HP 0 20 40 50   4,500 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 55.00 km tgt. range 305 m sig. radius 145 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Battlecruiser bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Drone hitpoints and damage 7.5% bonus to Armor Repairer amount Role Bonus: • Can use one Command Burst module 12.5% bonus to Drone microwarp velocity 50% bonus to Command Burst area of effect range Worried that their hot-shot pilots would burn brightly in their eagerness to engage the enemy, the Federation Navy created a ship that encourages caution over foolhardiness. A hardier version of its counterpart, the Myrmidon is a ship designed to persist in battle. Its numerous medium and high slots allow it to slowly bulldoze its way through the opposition, while its massive drone space ensures that no enemy is left unscathed. Myrmidon =>

The

Myrmidon

Myrmidon Standard BattlecruisersMyrmidon Class Can Use Warfare Links 5 (0/5) 5 6 1,050 MW 400 tf 145 m/sec 400 m³

is the typical level 3 missioning ship. It can fit a passive shield tank like the

Drake

Drake Standard BattlecruisersDrake Class Can Use Warfare Links High Amount of High Slots 7 (6/0) 6 4 830 MW 500 tf 150 m/sec 450 m³

, but most Gallente players will focus on armor tanking skills, and its armor repair bonus make it an excellent armor tanker. The Myrmidon can also be an excellent PvP ship, though the damage potential is less than the

Brutix

Brutix Standard BattlecruisersBrutix Class Can Use Warfare Links High Amount of High Slots 7 (0/6) 4 6 1,125 MW 435 tf 160 m/sec 475 m³

with most fittings. It is sometimes used in PvP with dual or triple reps. The Myrmidon has a 100 mb drone bandwidth. Ogres may have difficulty tracking targets smaller than battleships, and travel time can also be an issue depending on the initial engagement range. Pilots without T2 ogres may wish to use hammerheads, valkyries, warriors, and ec-300 drones in their drone bay instead.

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Attack Battlecruiser

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Talos SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 8 highs 0 launchers 8 turrets 4 mediums 5 lows drones & cargo 25 m³ drones 25 Mbit/sec b/w 600 m³ cargo defense 1,750 HP 0 20 40 50   1,890 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 70.00 km tgt. range 220 m sig. radius 220 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Battlecruiser bonuses (per skill level): 5% bonus to Large Hybrid Turret damage 7.5% bonus to Large Hybrid Turret tracking speed Role Bonus: 95% reduction in Large Hybrid Turret powergrid requirement 50% reduction in Large Hybrid Turret CPU requirement 50% reduction in Large Hybrid Turret activation cost The Talos began in YC 110 as an R&D concept by ORE. Conceived as a patrol craft for mining operations in lawless space, the Talos would have been abandoned completely were it not adopted by the Black Eagles, a black-ops branch of the Gallente government. The Black Eagles stripped the Talos of non-essential systems and bolted on battleship-class weapons, creating a quick-strike craft ideal for guerilla action. The Talos remained a military secret until YC 113, when it was introduced into wider circulation as a third tier battlecruiser. Today the Talos is manufactured by Duvolle Labs, who modified the original ORE designs to bring it in line with Gallente standards. Talos =>

The

Talos

Talos Standard BattlecruisersTalos Class 8 (0/8) 4 5 1,100 MW 360 tf 220 m/sec 600 m³

is the Gallente Attack Battlecruiser. With a damage and a tracking bonus, it focuses on blasters, providing very high DPS, but limited range. In short, it has the DPS of a

Megathron

Megathron Standard BattleshipsMegathron Class High Amount of High Slots High Amount of Low Slots 7 (0/7) 4 8 15,500 MW 600 tf 122 m/sec 675 m³

and the tank of a

Thorax

Thorax Standard CruisersThorax Class 5 (0/5) 4 5 820 MW 330 tf 240 m/sec 465 m³

. However with the range of heavy blasters and the second highest speed of the Tier 3 battlecruisers a shield-tanking Talos can be an effective kiter. A very good write-up can be found here.

Battleship

Battleships ("BSs", sometimes "BBs" from US Navy terminology) are the biggest, heaviest sub-capital combat ships in the game. They are correspondingly expensive, with even the cheapest battleship hulls selling for many tens of millions of ISK. Tech 1 battleships are standard tools in PvP and PvE combat. There are two classes of Tech 2 battleships: Marauders, which are specialised for mission-running, and Black Ops battleships, which can transport fleets of stealthy ships across long distances using covert cynosural fields.

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Droneboat

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Dominix SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 6 highs 0 launchers 6 turrets 5 mediums 7 lows drones & cargo 375 m³ drones 125 Mbit/sec b/w 600 m³ cargo defense 7,200 HP 0 20 40 50   8,000 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 70.00 km tgt. range 465 m sig. radius 109 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Battleship bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Drone hitpoints and damage 7.5% bonus to Drone optimal range and tracking speed The Dominix is one of the old warhorses dating back to the Gallente-Caldari War. While no longer regarded as the king of the hill, it is by no means obsolete. Its formidable hulk and powerful drone arsenal means that anyone not in the largest and latest battleships will regret ever locking horns with it. Dominix =>

The

Dominix

Dominix Standard BattleshipsDominix Class High Amount of Low Slots 6 (0/6) 5 7 10,000 MW 600 tf 109 m/sec 600 m³

(aka Domi) is the one of two T1 battleship drone carriers, with a bonus to drone damage and hit points. It has the 125mb bandwidth required to field a full flight of heavy or sentry drones (which is not unique among t1 battleships) and a 375m³ drone bay large enough to carry several flights of heavies, sentries, mediums and/or lights. The Dominix's ability to choose damage types by switching drones makes it an attractive level 4 mission runner. With its 5 mid slots and 7 low slots, the Dominix is normally armor tanked. Compared to the Amarrian

Armageddon

Armageddon Standard BattleshipsArmageddon Class High Amount of High Slots High Amount of Low Slots 7 (5/5) 4 7 13,500 MW 550 tf 100 m/sec 600 m³

, the Dominix has bonuses towards drone tracking and optimal - this helps a little with normal drones, but is most useful when using sentry drones. Since Dominixes get a lot of their damage from drones, some high slots are often used for utility modules instead of weapons. One or two drone link augmentors will be required to make the most of the Dominix's maximum range with sentries. Remote repair Dominixes are also common. The Dominix lacks a bonus towards any particular type of weapon, so which guns (if any) are fitted are up to the pilot's taste. This flexibility, along with the ability to carry utility drones such as EWAR or repair, and the low price, also make the Dominix a popular pick for PvP. For capacitor warfare, however, the

Armageddon

Armageddon Standard BattleshipsArmageddon Class High Amount of High Slots High Amount of Low Slots 7 (5/5) 4 7 13,500 MW 550 tf 100 m/sec 600 m³

has better bonuses towards it.

The Dominix is sometimes humorously called the "Space Potato" because of its squat and round appearance.

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Hyperion SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 7 highs 1 launchers 6 turrets 5 mediums 7 lows drones & cargo 175 m³ drones 125 Mbit/sec b/w 675 m³ cargo defense 7,500 HP 0 20 40 50   8,000 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 60.00 km tgt. range 485 m sig. radius 115 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Battleship bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to Large Hybrid Turret damage 7.5% bonus to Armor Repairer amount Recognizing the necessity for a blaster platform to round out their high-end arsenal, the Federation Navy brought in top-level talent to work on the Hyperion. The result: one of the most lethal and versatile gunboats ever to take to the dark skies. Hyperion =>

For PvP fleets the

Hyperion

Hyperion Standard BattleshipsHyperion Class High Amount of High Slots 7 (1/6) 5 7 16,000 MW 600 tf 115 m/sec 675 m³

doesn't get much love. In battleship fleets, remote repping is far superior, making the local rep bonus pointless. For Uni operations, it might act as a decent bait ship during lowsec patrols for pilots with too much ISK on their hands. However, for Incursions, the Hyperion is an excellent starter blaster boat. The Hyperions bonus of 10% per level of Gallente Battleship gives it good damage output for a T1 Battleship, while it's 5 medium slots allow fitting a comfortable amount of shield resistances, a web, and a sensor booster for vanguard sites, or a microwarp drive for assaults or headquarter sites. Most pilots aiming to fly a

Vindicator

Vindicator Pirate Faction ShipsMegathron Class High Amount of High Slots High Amount of Low Slots 8 (0/8) 5 7 17,500 MW 630 tf 132 m/sec 665 m³

for incursions will start out flying a Hyperion.

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Megathron SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 7 highs 0 launchers 7 turrets 4 mediums 8 lows drones & cargo 75 m³ drones 75 Mbit/sec b/w 675 m³ cargo defense 6,300 HP 0 20 40 50   6,500 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 72.50 km tgt. range 380 m sig. radius 122 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Battleship bonuses (per skill level): 5% bonus to Large Hybrid Turret rate of fire 7.5% bonus to Large Hybrid Turret tracking speed The Megathron has established itself as one of the most feared and respected battleships around. Since its first appearance almost two decades ago it has seen considerable service in the troublesome regions on the outskirts of the Federation, helping to expand and defend Gallentean influence there. Megathron =>

The Megathron is one of the best player vs. player ships available to the Gallente. With his high amount of high slots and low slots, it can fit a sporty tank while dealing out a relatively high amount of DPS. Common setups for the Megathron include "Blaster"-throns and "Sniper"-throns, the former being a close range blaster fitted ship while the latter being a railgun fitted long range ship.

Industrial

The Gallente industrial hauler ships provide tremendous flexibility in hauling. The

Nereus

Nereus Standard Industrial ShipsNereus Class 2 (0/1) 5 5 215 MW 350 tf 130 m/sec 2,700 m³

and the

Iteron Mark V

Iteron Mark V Standard Industrial ShipsIteron Mark V Class Has Large Cargohold 2 (0/1) 4 5 85 MW 270 tf 105 m/sec 5,800 m³

are the "standard" haulers, with the

Nereus

Nereus Standard Industrial ShipsNereus Class 2 (0/1) 5 5 215 MW 350 tf 130 m/sec 2,700 m³

focusing on speed and tank over cargo capacity, and the

Iteron Mark V

Iteron Mark V Standard Industrial ShipsIteron Mark V Class Has Large Cargohold 2 (0/1) 4 5 85 MW 270 tf 105 m/sec 5,800 m³

focusing on the opposite. The

Kryos

Kryos Standard Industrial ShipsKryos Class Has Large Mineral Hold 2 (0/1) 4 4 110 MW 250 tf 120 m/sec 550 m³

,

Epithal

Epithal Standard Industrial ShipsEpithal Class Has Large Planetary Commodities Hold 2 (0/1) 4 4 130 MW 270 tf 120 m/sec 550 m³

and

Miasmos

Miasmos Standard Industrial ShipsMiasmos Class Has Large Ore hold 2 (0/1) 4 4 120 MW 260 tf 120 m/sec 550 m³

are specialised haulers with massive cargo bays for specific cargo (minerals, planetary commodities, and ore, respectively).

T1 industrials are useful to transport large amounts of cargo, but they are vulnerable to suicide ganks in highsec, and piracy in lowsec. For war time hauling, a hauling alt is recommended. See the Creating an Alt Hauler article for more information.

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Nereus SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 2 highs 0 launchers 1 turrets 5 mediums 5 lows drones & cargo 30 m³ drones 15 Mbit/sec b/w 2,700 m³ cargo defense 960 HP 0 20 40 50   1,050 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 37.50 km tgt. range 185 m sig. radius 130 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Industrial bonuses (per skill level): 5% bonus to ship cargo capacity 5% bonus to ship inertia modifier Role Bonus: 90% reduction to effective distance traveled for jump fatigue Originally set to sail under the guise of "Iteron", this new iteration of an old stalwart is fast and reliable. It is equally popular among civilians and militaries due to its low price and ability to be fitted in myriad different ways. Despite its speed and resilience, however, it may need to be guarded while in particularly unfriendly territories, which is why it has also been outfitted with a drone bay for extra protection. Nereus =>

The

Nereus

Nereus Standard Industrial ShipsNereus Class 2 (0/1) 5 5 215 MW 350 tf 130 m/sec 2,700 m³

is the agile, tanked Gallente hauler. Its cargo hold can expand to 11372m³ (no rigs), its align time can be reduced to 3.6s, with a warp speed of 4.5 AU/sec.

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Kryos SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 2 highs 0 launchers 1 turrets 4 mediums 4 lows drones & cargo 0 m³ drones 0 Mbit/sec b/w 550 m³ cargo defense 600 HP 0 20 40 50   700 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 41.25 km tgt. range 210 m sig. radius 120 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Industrial bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to ship mineral hold capacity 5% bonus to ship max velocity Role Bonus: 90% reduction to effective distance traveled for jump fatigue Aside from being endowed with the usual hauling capabilities of Industrials, the Kryos possesses an extra cargo bay. That bay is equipped with precise temperature and pressure controls, and is dedicated solely to ferrying minerals. The Kryos was originally designed as a variant of the Iteron, but eventually evolved to perform an entirely separate role. Kryos =>

The

Kryos

Kryos Standard Industrial ShipsKryos Class Has Large Mineral Hold 2 (0/1) 4 4 110 MW 250 tf 120 m/sec 550 m³

was changed from Iteron Mark II with the deployment of the Odyssey 1.1 patch. It's cargo hold was reduced in size and a dedicated mineral bay was added.

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Epithal SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 2 highs 0 launchers 1 turrets 4 mediums 4 lows drones & cargo 0 m³ drones 0 Mbit/sec b/w 550 m³ cargo defense 580 HP 0 20 40 50   740 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 45.00 km tgt. range 195 m sig. radius 120 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Industrial bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to ship planetary commodity hold capacity 5% bonus to ship max velocity Role Bonus: 90% reduction to effective distance traveled for jump fatigue Aside from being endowed with the usual hauling capabilities of Industrials, the Epithal possesses an extra cargo bay. That bay is equipped with sealed sub-chambers capable of maintaining hospitable environments for practically any kind of organism or entity, from biocells to viral agents, and is meant solely for ferrying planetary commodities. The Epithal was originally designed as a variant of the Iteron, but eventually evolved to perform an entirely separate role. Epithal =>

The

Epithal

Epithal Standard Industrial ShipsEpithal Class Has Large Planetary Commodities Hold 2 (0/1) 4 4 130 MW 270 tf 120 m/sec 550 m³

was known as the Iteron Mark III prior to the deployment of Odyssey 1.1. Its cargohold was reduced in size and a bay was added for hauling planetary interaction (PI) materials or planetary commodities.

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Miasmos SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 2 highs 0 launchers 1 turrets 4 mediums 4 lows drones & cargo 0 m³ drones 0 Mbit/sec b/w 550 m³ cargo defense 590 HP 0 20 40 50   710 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 48.75 km tgt. range 205 m sig. radius 120 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Industrial bonuses (per skill level): 10% bonus to ship ore hold capacity 5% bonus to ship max velocity Role Bonus: 90% reduction to effective distance traveled for jump fatigue Aside from being endowed with the usual hauling capabilities of Industrials, the Miasmos possesses an extra cargo bay. That bay is equipped with sealed, temperature-controlled vats, and is meant solely for ferrying all types of interstellar ore: ice, gasses and asteroids. The Miasmos was originally designed as a variant of the Iteron, but eventually evolved to perform an entirely separate role. Miasmos =>

The

Miasmos

Miasmos Standard Industrial ShipsMiasmos Class Has Large Ore hold 2 (0/1) 4 4 120 MW 260 tf 120 m/sec 550 m³

is designed to haul raw ore in large amounts.

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Iteron Mark V SHOW ATTRIBUTES   fittings 2 highs 0 launchers 1 turrets 4 mediums 5 lows drones & cargo 0 m³ drones 0 Mbit/sec b/w 5,800 m³ cargo defense 540 HP 0 20 40 50   650 HP 50 35 35 10 target & nav 52.50 km tgt. range 220 m sig. radius 105 m/sec max. velocity S H I P   B O N U S E S Gallente Industrial bonuses (per skill level): 5% bonus to ship cargo capacity 5% bonus to ship max velocity Role Bonus: 90% reduction to effective distance traveled for jump fatigue This lumbering giant is the latest and last iteration in a chain of haulers. It is the only one to retain the original "Iteron"-class callsign, but while all the others eventually evolved into specialized versions, the Iteron Mk. V still does what haulers do best: Transporting enormous amounts of goods and commodities between the stars. Iteron Mark V =>

With the Odyssey 1.0 expansion, the Iteron V was the largest T1 industrial available. However, the Ody-1.1 industrial rebalance gave the Bestower the highest potential cargo, the Mammoth, the fastest travel time, the Tayra a launcher and highest base cargohold and made the Iteron Mark V average all-around due to the conversion of the Iteron Mark 2/3/4 into specialized ships for minerals, planetary commodities and ore.[1]

Ammunition, Range, and Kiting

You should carry 3 types of ammo during missions, and switch when required. By default, close range (antimatter or plutonium) ammo should be used. If you are taking too much damage at close range, switch to medium range (lead or thorium) or long (iron or tungsten) range ammo and fire from further away. Guns can suffer from tracking issues, so it is recommend to use the 'keep at range' option instead of the 'orbit' option. With the amount of enemies in missions, orbiting is less likely to mitigate the total incoming damage from rats. Even close to optimal, when orbiting and using close range ammo, guns will often have difficulty tracking enemies. Enemies should be kept close to optimal with the 'keep at range' option, this should keep angular velocity low to avoid suffering from tracking issues, and as long as enemies are within optimal there will be no reduction in damage from range.

Antimatter requires the most cap, has the shortest range, and does the most damage. Lead requires the least cap, has no range modifier, and does middling damage. Iron has the longest range, and the least damage.

To find out your optimal with ammo, load ammo in your guns, then right click and show info. The optimal displayed in the attributes will be adjusted for ammo and skills. Or better yet, use EFT and import your character skills to see all of your ship's stats.

For PvP, faction antimatter and null (blasters) or spike (rails) are usually used. Javelin (rails) has half the optimal of antimatter, better tracking, and similar DPS. Void (blasters) has slightly better DPS than faction antimatter, and better optimal, worse falloff, worse tracking, and worse cap consumption. Void can be useful in some circumstances, especially if the target has multiple webs applied to it. It is often better to keep at range close to your optimal in PvP to avoid tracking problems. Orbiting can cause tracking problems, except with small ships orbiting large ships due to the higher signature radius making shots hit the target easily.

When using a battleship that requires cap boosters, it is recommended to keep a medium standard container in the cargo hold. This will provide extra space, which is handy for switching out ammo types and picking up loot after a fight. Always make sure you have the required space for one full load of ammo in the cargo hold, otherwise switching ammo will be difficult.

Tech and Meta Levels

See also: Techs, Tiers and Meta levels

These fittings were made mostly using Tech 1 Meta 0 modules for frigates and cruisers, and meta 4 and Tech 2 for larger ships. Higher Meta items up to meta 4 will often be easier to fit. Tech 2 is Meta 5, and usually harder to fit. Meta 3 and 4 are usually expensive, often more expensive than Tech 2. Meta 1 and 2 modules will often be less expensive than Meta 0, due to low demand and high supply on the market. Sometimes meta 4 is cheaper and better than Tech 2, like for ECCM modules. Some meta 4 modules are nearly always used instead of the T2 version, because the T2 having worse attributes and being harder to fit, like for armor plates.

In PvP, frigates and cruisers are often not worth fitting expensive modules on for low skill point or inexperienced pilots. Tech 1 Meta 0 modules are provided freely by the university. Once pilots have the skill points, a certain amount of combat experience, and enough ISK to replace bigger ships, they should consider moving to a battlecruiser with T2 fittings.

Pilots without T2 guns fitting a BC for PvP should probably avoid the overpriced meta 3 and 4 guns. Some of the meta 3 and 4 medium waepons are reasonably priced, but many are not, and will only make your ship into a loot piñata for the enemy when it is destroyed, for very little increase in effective dps. It is recommended to get T2 guns before getting into BC, BS, or any T2 damage dealing ships for PvP.

Meta 4 guns are recommended on some of these PvE ships, as many gallente pilots in their early careers will focus sooner on T2 drones than T2 guns. Some Meta 4 guns are reasonably priced, others are hideously expensive. If you can't afford to lose expensive Meta 4 guns, downgrade them to meta 3 or 2 instead.

Meta level can be checked in the 'show info' window under the attributes tab. Items without a meta level displayed in the attributes tab are meta 0. Meta level can also be displayed in a ship or station hangar when the items are displayed in list mode. To add the Meta column, right-click the header and select 'show meta lvl'.

Drones

Small drones should be used against frigate sized enemies, medium drones should be used against cruiser sized enemies, and heavy drones should be used against battleship sized enemies. Sentries are mostly meant for battleship sized enemies, but if smaller enemies are far enough that tracking and signature radius isn't an issue, they can deal relatively well those.

Amarr drones are not recommended; due to their low damage multiplier, they are rarely useful. Even against rats who's lowest resistance is EM damage, they can be outperformed by Gallente drones. However, the Amarr curator sentry drones can be good to use against rats with a low EM resist (depending on range and tracking). Gallente drones have the highest damage multiplier, and thermal damage is the best or second best damage to deal against many rat types. It is strongly recommended to fit the best drone types to match rat weaknesses.

• Caldari scout drones: Guristas, Mordu's Legion, Mercenaries, Serpentis
• Gallente scout drones: Blood Raiders, Sansha's Nation, Rogue Drones
• Minmatar scout drones: Angel Cartel

Some of these factions have ships with variable resists in different ship sizes. It is advised to check the two lowest resist options and compare drone damage reports. NPC Damage Types

Drone aggro should be watched. When arriving in a mission room, aggro should be acquired by approaching enemies and shooting them with guns. If a new wave of enemies arrives and the drones catch aggro, they should be recalled to the drone bay, and released only when the enemies have targeted your ship. Under normal circumstances, you should never lose drones when using proper aggro management with rats. Some missions have particular aggro rules that can lead to drones getting shot, check Eve Survival mission reports for details.

Keyboard shortcuts are recommended for drone management. Drones need to be initially launched manually from the drone window, but shortcuts can be set for attack and return to drone bay commands.

In PvP, Gallente and Minmatar scout drones are used almost exclusively. Gallente drones for their damage potential, Minmatar drones for their speed and explosive damage which armor tankers will not always patch. Explosive damage is also better than thermal against a wider range of T2 ships that have augmented resists. Amarr drones are sometimes used in PvP to gank mission runners and ratters that have a weak EM hole. For sentries, bouncers are popular for their damage type and range.

In general, it is better to keep drones in passive mode. In missions and wormholes, drones on active can trigger a new wave earlier than desired. In PvP, drones on active mode can lead to having an aggression timer when it is not wanted and being unable to dock or jump through a gate.

See Drones and Using Drones for more advice on drone selection and deployment.

Related Links

• Ship Fitting wiki editing parser
• Basic Skills and Support Skills - Training support skills is the first step in flying a ship well. Read up on support skills here.
• Fitting Guidelines - Some general guidelines for fitting ships.
• Fitting Modules and Rigs Guide - A list of rigs and module types with short descriptions.
• Full T2 Tank - Having a full T2 tank is a requirement for many ships during wartime in the Uni. If you fly anything other than a T1 frigate, destroyer, or cruiser, make sure you have the required skills and recommended support skills for the type of tank you use.
• NPC Damage Types and NPC Ship Attributes - To see which resists to use and damage type to deal against NPC rats.
• Creating an Alt Hauler - Having an alt hauler can be essential to be able to make shopping trips during wartime.
• Failheap Challenge - The new incarnation of Scrapheap Challenge. A good place for experienced pilots to find fittings, and many threads also had tactic discussions on how to use them.

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