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Besides the obvious option to apply more DPS than the FAX can tank, capacitor warfare is also a good option to break a FAX’s tank. FAXs rely heavily on cap boosters, and so strong neut pressure means they can only activate their reps and hardeners if they activate the cap booster at the same time. Because the activation time of a cap booster is usually longer than for a repair module this results in the FAX being able to tank less. If you only face a single FAX, the cap pressure can be further increase by not shooting the FAX but other ships in its fleet, because the remote reps are less cap efficient than the local reps. As an example, T2 remote repairs on a standard active Apostle fit repair 6016 HP per 1087 GJ = 5.53 HP/GJ, while a local T2 repairs 44069 HP per 2880 GJ = 15.30 HP/GJ. Even though the resists on other ships might be slightly better than on the Apostle itself they are not that much better.

Because neut pressure is the most common way to fight local repair FAXs, they usually fit a lot of cap ~~boostersand~~ often also cap batteries, to provide neut resist. As their primary function is the neut resist and not the extra cap, you usually use subcap faction or abyssal batteries with as high a neut resist as possible. Because these are all midslot modules, armor FAXs like the Ninazu and Apostle can be fitted more neut resistant than the shield FAXs. The Ninazu performs especially well under neut pressure as it has the most midslots. Conversely, the Lif is the most difficult to fit for neut pressure.

Because neut pressure is the most common way to fight local repair FAXs, they usually fit a lot of cap boosters and often also cap batteries, to provide neut resist. As their primary function is the neut resist and not the extra cap, you usually use subcap faction or abyssal batteries with as high a neut resist as possible. Because these are all midslot modules, armor FAXs like the Ninazu and Apostle can be fitted more neut resistant than the shield FAXs. The Ninazu performs especially well under neut pressure as it has the most midslots. Conversely, the Lif is the most difficult to fit for neut pressure.

Because the local tank of a FAX doesn’t matter a lot for the fleet type and the Ninazu and Lif both have the same bonuses to remote reps, the Lif is currently the weakest FAX. (Be aware that this is only in relation with the other FAXs. Any FAX is a very powerful ship.)

Usually, FAX pilots use implant sets. For local repair FAXs the genolution set is common for its increase in fitting space, capacitor, and buffer.

Usually, FAX pilots use implant sets. For local repair FAXs, the genolution set is common for its increase in fitting space, capacitor, and buffer, and for slot 6, an additional fitting implant is common.

~~For implant~~ slot 6 an additional fitting implant is common.

An armor fax would use the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Armor|RA-700 series]] in slot 7 for less cap use of remote armor reps and the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Armor|MC-800 series]] in slot 8 for more hull buffer in case you bleed through reps. A shield FAX would use the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Shield|SM-700 series]] in slot 7 for more shield buffer to make bleeding through less likely and the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Shield|SE-800 series]] in slot 8 for less cap use of remote shield boosts.

==Buffer FAXs – Damage Sponges for Super Capital Fights==

The local repairs of a FAX do not stand a chance, if there is too much DPS on the grid. ~~Especially, the~~ low buffer is ~~an issue~~ as they can easily be volleyed by a group of super carriers or ~~one~~ Titan doomsday. This means it becomes more viable to ~~yield~~ buffer fit FAXs and accept that they die if primaried. (If a FAX exits triage while being primary, it can be repped up~~, though~~.) The fits balance cost versus EHP~~. This makes~~ it cheaper to lose a handful of FAXs ~~instead of~~ a super carrier or titan.

The local repairs of a FAX do not stand a chance if there is too much DPS on the grid. The low buffer is especially problematic as they can easily be volleyed by a group of super carriers or a single Titan doomsday. This means it becomes more viable to utilize buffer fit FAXs and accept that they die if primaried (though if a FAX exits triage while being primary, it can be repped up). The fits balance cost versus EHP to make it cheaper to lose a handful of FAXs rather than a super carrier or titan. Opponents will usually try to clear FAXs before they start focusing on super carriers or titans. If there is a good number of FAXs on grid, their remote repairs simply slow down the kill speed too much. An exception is if there are enough titans present to volley super carriers or titans with doomsdays.

~~The other side~~ usually ~~tries~~ to clear FAXs before ~~it starts to focus~~ on super carriers or titans. If there is a good number of FAXs on grid their remote repairs simply slow down the kill speed ~~down~~ too much. An exception is if there are enough titans present to volley super carriers or titans with doomsdays.

Buffer FAXs usually fit an Emergency Hull Energizer which increases the hull resists ~~a lot~~ for a short time. It will usually be activated if the FAX enters hull or if a Titan doomsday is spooling on that FAX. This way the FAX might live slightly longer and slow down the hostile kill speed a tiny bit. ~~Since~~ the nerf of the EHE some groups ~~might~~ have decided to fit their FAXs without ~~though~~. As it is normal for buffer FAXs to die, you can easily ~~check on~~ the current fits of ~~big alliance~~ by checking their killboards.

Buffer FAXs usually fit an Emergency Hull Energizer (EHE) which hugely increases the hull resists for a short time. It will usually be activated if the FAX enters hull or if a Titan doomsday is spooling on that FAX. This way the FAX might live slightly longer and slow down the hostile kill speed, even if only a tiny bit. Though since the nerf of the EHE, some groups have decided to fit their FAXs without.

~~Buffer FAXs are nearly always Apostles or Minokowas because of their general good buffer tank in combination with their resist bonus~~.

As it is normal for buffer FAXs to die, you can easily see the current fits of major alliances by checking their killboards.

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 Besides the obvious option to apply more DPS than the FAX can tank, capacitor warfare is also a good option to break a FAX’s tank. FAXs rely heavily on cap boosters, and so strong neut pressure means they can only activate their reps and hardeners if they activate the cap booster at the same time. Because the activation time of a cap booster is usually longer than for a repair module this results in the FAX being able to tank less. If you only face a single FAX, the cap pressure can be further increase by not shooting the FAX but other ships in its fleet, because the remote reps are less cap efficient than the local reps. As an example, T2 remote repairs on a standard active Apostle fit repair 6016 HP per 1087 GJ = 5.53 HP/GJ, while a local T2 repairs 44069 HP per 2880 GJ = 15.30 HP/GJ. Even though the resists on other ships might be slightly better than on the Apostle itself they are not that much better.
-Because neut pressure is the most common way to fight local repair FAXs, they usually fit a lot of cap boostersand often also cap batteries, to provide neut resist. As their primary function is the neut resist and not the extra cap, you usually use subcap faction or abyssal batteries with as high a neut resist as possible. Because these are all midslot modules, armor FAXs like the Ninazu and Apostle can be fitted more neut resistant than the shield FAXs. The Ninazu performs especially well under neut pressure as it has the most midslots. Conversely, the Lif is the most difficult to fit for neut pressure.
+Because neut pressure is the most common way to fight local repair FAXs, they usually fit a lot of cap boosters and often also cap batteries, to provide neut resist. As their primary function is the neut resist and not the extra cap, you usually use subcap faction or abyssal batteries with as high a neut resist as possible. Because these are all midslot modules, armor FAXs like the Ninazu and Apostle can be fitted more neut resistant than the shield FAXs. The Ninazu performs especially well under neut pressure as it has the most midslots. Conversely, the Lif is the most difficult to fit for neut pressure.
 Because the local tank of a FAX doesn’t matter a lot for the fleet type and the Ninazu and Lif both have the same bonuses to remote reps, the Lif is currently the weakest FAX. (Be aware that this is only in relation with the other FAXs. Any FAX is a very powerful ship.)
-Usually, FAX pilots use implant sets. For local repair FAXs the genolution set is common for its increase in fitting space, capacitor, and buffer.
+Usually, FAX pilots use implant sets. For local repair FAXs, the genolution set is common for its increase in fitting space, capacitor, and buffer, and for slot 6, an additional fitting implant is common.
-For implant slot 6 an additional fitting implant is common.
 An armor fax would use the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Armor|RA-700 series]] in slot 7 for less cap use of remote armor reps and the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Armor|MC-800 series]] in slot 8 for more hull buffer in case you bleed through reps. A shield FAX would use the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Shield|SM-700 series]] in slot 7 for more shield buffer to make bleeding through less likely and the [[Skill_Hardwiring#Shield|SE-800 series]] in slot 8 for less cap use of remote shield boosts.
 ==Buffer FAXs – Damage Sponges for Super Capital Fights==
-The local repairs of a FAX do not stand a chance, if there is too much DPS on the grid. Especially, the low buffer is an issue as they can easily be volleyed by a group of super carriers or one Titan doomsday. This means it becomes more viable to yield buffer fit FAXs and accept that they die if primaried. (If a FAX exits triage while being primary, it can be repped up, though.) The fits balance cost versus EHP. This makes it cheaper to lose a handful of FAXs instead of a super carrier or titan.
+The local repairs of a FAX do not stand a chance if there is too much DPS on the grid. The low buffer is especially problematic as they can easily be volleyed by a group of super carriers or a single Titan doomsday. This means it becomes more viable to utilize buffer fit FAXs and accept that they die if primaried (though if a FAX exits triage while being primary, it can be repped up). The fits balance cost versus EHP to make it cheaper to lose a handful of FAXs rather than a super carrier or titan. Opponents will usually try to clear FAXs before they start focusing on super carriers or titans. If there is a good number of FAXs on grid, their remote repairs simply slow down the kill speed too much. An exception is if there are enough titans present to volley super carriers or titans with doomsdays.
-The other side usually tries to clear FAXs before it starts to focus on super carriers or titans. If there is a good number of FAXs on grid their remote repairs simply slow down the kill speed down too much. An exception is if there are enough titans present to volley super carriers or titans with doomsdays.
-Buffer FAXs usually fit an Emergency Hull Energizer which increases the hull resists a lot for a short time. It will usually be activated if the FAX enters hull or if a Titan doomsday is spooling on that FAX. This way the FAX might live slightly longer and slow down the hostile kill speed a tiny bit. Since the nerf of the EHE some groups might have decided to fit their FAXs without though. As it is normal for buffer FAXs to die, you can easily check on the current fits of big alliance by checking their killboards.
+Buffer FAXs usually fit an Emergency Hull Energizer (EHE) which hugely increases the hull resists  for a short time. It will usually be activated if the FAX enters hull or if a Titan doomsday is spooling on that FAX. This way the FAX might live slightly longer and slow down the hostile kill speed, even if only a tiny bit. Though since the nerf of the EHE, some groups have decided to fit their FAXs without.
-Buffer FAXs are nearly always Apostles or Minokowas because of their general good buffer tank in combination with their resist bonus.
+As it is normal for buffer FAXs to die, you can easily see the current fits of major alliances by checking their killboards.