Retribution

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Retribution
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Retribution
Amarr Empire
Amarr Empire
Assault Frigates
Punisher Class
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The Retribution is an homage to the glory days of the Empire, informed by classical Amarrian design philosophy: if it's strong, sturdy and packs a punch, it's ready for action. What this powerhouse lacks in speed and maneuverability it more than makes up for with its wide range of firepower possibilities and superb defensive ability.

Developer: Carthum Conglomerate

Carthum ships are the very embodiment of the Amarrian warfare philosophy. Possessing sturdy armor and advanced weapon system they provide a nice mix of offense and defense.

SHIP BONUSES

Amarr Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
10% reduction in Small Energy Turret activation cost
5% bonus to Small Energy Turret rate of fire
Assault Frigates bonuses (per skill level):
10% bonus to Small Energy Turret optimal range
5% bonus to Small Energy Turret damage
Role Bonus:
50% reduction in Microwarpdrive signature radius penalty
• Can fit Assault Damage Controls

Required Skills
Training Time what's this?
23d 21h 53m 20s
Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps.
Grouping
▪ Variations
Vengeance
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Vengeance
Assault Frigates Punisher Class
Icon hi slot.png5 (4/3) Icon mid slot.png3 Icon low slot.png4
Icon powergrid.png43 MW Icon cpu.png170 tf
Icon velocity.png295 m/sec
Icon capacity.png210 m³
,Punisher
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Punisher
Standard Frigates Punisher Class
Icon hi slot.png4 (0/4) Icon mid slot.png2 Icon low slot.png5
Icon powergrid.png67 MW Icon cpu.png140 tf
Icon velocity.png355 m/sec
Icon capacity.png135 m³

Ship Attributes

Fittings
Powergrid
powergrid
62 MW
CPU
cpu output
140 tf
Capacitor
capacitor
568.8 GJ
High
high slots
5
Launchers
launcher slots
0
Turrets
turret slots
4
Medium
medium slots
2
Low
low slots
5
Rig
rigs
2
 
small
Calibration
calibration
400
Navigation
Max Velocity
max. velocity
275 m/sec
Inertia Modifier
inertia modifier (agility)
4.128
Warp Speed
inertia modifier (agility)
5.5 AU/s
Base Time to Warp
base time to warp
6.7 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 its 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
No drone bay.
Targeting
Max Tgt. Range
max. targeting range
40.00 km
Max Locked Targets
max. locked targets
5
RADAR Sensor
RADAR sensor strength
12 points
Sig. Radius
signature radius
35 m
Scan Res.
scan resolution
650 mm
Structure
Structure Hitpoints
structure hitpoints
1,019 HP
Mass
ship mass
1,053,900 kg
Volume
ship volume
28,600 m³
Cargo Capacity
cargo capacity
135 m³
Armor
Armor Hitpoints
armor hitpoints
1,219 HP
Armor Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
50
THR
thermal resistance
35
KIN
kinetic resistance
63
EXP
explosive resistance
80
Shields
Shield Capacity
shield hitpoints
316 HP
Shield Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
0
THR
thermal resistance
20
KIN
kinetic resistance
70
EXP
explosive resistance
88


Summary

The Retribution is the Amarr laser assault frigate, sibling to the missile-hurling Vengeance. Two laser DPS bonuses and a range bonus mean that it hits very hard for a frigate-sized hull. It lacks the Vengeance's armor resistance bonus, but it can still mount a significant tank, aided by the Assault Damage Control module if an extraordinary resistance burst is necessary. With many low slots, it can be fitted to maximize damage or armor tank, or even for speed and agility. On the other hand its limited mid slots—one of the 2 available will typically be occupied by a propulsion module—restrict the amount of tackle or utility modules it can carry. It also has a relatively limited cargo hold.

The Retribution finds use in PvE as a small, tough ship which punches above its weight, for use in sites or types of space where larger ships might be more vulnerable or simply cannot enter. In PvP it is an excellent choice for armor-tanked gangs of small ships, especially when supported by remote armor repair logistics ships such as the Deacon, and it can also be flown solo.

Skills

Like any Tech 2 ship, the Retribution benefits from strong support skills and fitting skills. Armor tanking skills and energy turret skills are particularly relevant, and the ship really deserves Tech 2 turrets.

Tactics

In PvE combat, the Retribution normally fits a local active armor tank. An afterburner helps the ship tank damage; a dual-propulsion fit with both an afterburner and a MWD imposes a penalty on the capacitor but can finish sites rapidly by switching between tanking and MWD movement around wrecks, gates &c.

For gang PvP with logistics support, the Retribution needs a moderate armor buffer and strong resistances. Unable to fit all three of propulsion, point/scram, and web, it must rely on fleetmates for help with controlling the enemy, but it will deliver strong DPS. If operating without logistics support, a Retribution can fit local armor repair (usually ancillary) or pure buffer and resists. If flying solo against other small ships, it is also possible to fit nanofiber internal structures in some of the low slots for a surprisingly fast kiting ship. Again, only two mid slots means that the Retribution can never fit full control modules, but when kiting the ship's range bonus for lasers synergizes well with Tech 2 Scorch crystals, which can boost small lasers' optimal range out beyond 15 km with good skills.

Patch History

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