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==Summary==

The Osprey is ~~a T1~~ logistics ~~ship~~, with bonuses to shield transfers and energy transfers. ~~The~~ Osprey is ~~not~~ designed to ~~be cap stable on its own~~, ~~but~~ instead ~~to form a~~ [[~~Logistics Ships 101#Energy Transfer Chains|cap chain~~]] with other Ospreys. Because of ~~the~~ 200% bonus to energy transfer amount, Ospreys trading energy transfers to each other effectively ~~creates~~ a large amount of capacitor out of nothing ~~(ignoring the first law of thermodynamics!)~~. ~~This allows Ospreys to~~ be ~~cap~~ stable with lower skills than ~~its sister ship the {{ship|~~Scythe}}, and ~~makes it resistant to neuts~~. On the ~~down side~~, ~~this makes it~~ more vulnerable to ~~jams~~, because a jammed ~~osprey~~ not only can't ~~rep~~ but also can't ~~give~~ capacitor, reducing its ~~partners~~' ~~ability~~ to ~~rep~~.

The '''Osprey''' is the Tech 1 Caldari [[logistics]] cruiser, with bonuses to shield transfers and energy transfers.

Like the Minmatar [[Scythe]], the Osprey is designed to boost other ships' shields. However, unlike the Scythe, and instead like the Amarr armor-repairing [[Augoror]], the Osprey is designed to trade capacitor with other Ospreys in a "capacitor chain". Because of their 200% bonus to energy transfer amount, Ospreys trading energy transfers to each other effectively create a large amount of capacitor out of nothing. A cap-chained Osprey can be capacitor-stable with lower skills than a Scythe, and will also more easily resist [[Capacitor warfare|energy neutralization]]. On the downside, a cap-chain team of logistics ships is more vulnerable to [[ECM]], because a jammed Osprey not only can't shield-boost its fellows, but also can't transfer capacitor, reducing its teammates' remote repair capacity. Cap-chained logistics ships also demand more coordination from their pilots.

The Osprey is piloted in a similar fashion to the more powerful Tech 2 [[Basilisk]].

==Skills==

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

An Osprey can make a battlefield difference with relatively limited pilot skills, but good general [[support skills]] will boost its impact.

{{sk|Capacitor Management}} and {{sk|Capacitor Systems Operation}} are important for logistics ships. Training in {{sk|Shield Emission Systems}} reduces the capacitor burden of remote shield boosters, as {{sk|Capacitor Emission Systems}} does for remote capacitor transfer modules. Several skills in the Targeting category are also helpful: {{sk|Signature Analysis}} and {{sk|Target Management}} make it easier to shuttle between repairing different allies, while {{sk|Gravimetric Sensor Compensation}} raises the Osprey's sensor strength, reducing its vulnerability to ECM.

==Tactics==

~~''No sub-article about~~ Osprey ~~roles~~ or ~~piloting tactics~~. ~~You can write them here~~.''

The Osprey is typically fitted with a mixture of remote shield boosters and remote capacitor transferrers in its high slots; propulsion, shield tank, and ECCM for jam resistance in the mid slots; and mobility and capacitor aids in the low slots. The exact mixture of modules can be tuned to different character skill levels. The drone bay can be used for logistics drones (unbonused, unlike those of the Scythe), or for damage or ECM drones.

The pilots of Ospreys in a capacitor chain must coordinate carefully before battle, and might benefit from their own logistics comms channel and/or their own logistics commander.

==Notes==

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 ==Summary==
-The Osprey is a T1 logistics ship, with bonuses to shield transfers and energy transfers. The Osprey is not designed to be cap stable on its own, but instead to form a [[Logistics Ships 101#Energy Transfer Chains|cap chain]] with other Ospreys. Because of the 200% bonus to energy transfer amount, Ospreys trading energy transfers to each other effectively creates a large amount of capacitor out of nothing (ignoring the first law of thermodynamics!). This allows Ospreys to be cap stable with lower skills than its sister ship the {{ship|Scythe}}, and makes it resistant to neuts. On the down side, this makes it more vulnerable to jams, because a jammed osprey not only can't rep but also can't give capacitor, reducing its partners' ability to rep.
+The '''Osprey''' is the Tech 1 Caldari [[logistics]] cruiser, with bonuses to shield transfers and energy transfers.
+Like the Minmatar [[Scythe]], the Osprey is designed to boost other ships' shields. However, unlike the Scythe, and instead like the Amarr armor-repairing [[Augoror]], the Osprey is designed to trade capacitor with other Ospreys in a "capacitor chain". Because of their 200% bonus to energy transfer amount, Ospreys trading energy transfers to each other effectively create a large amount of capacitor out of nothing. A cap-chained Osprey can be capacitor-stable with lower skills than a Scythe, and will also more easily resist [[Capacitor warfare|energy neutralization]]. On the downside, a cap-chain team of logistics ships is more vulnerable to [[ECM]], because a jammed Osprey not only can't shield-boost its fellows, but also can't transfer capacitor, reducing its teammates' remote repair capacity. Cap-chained logistics ships also demand more coordination from their pilots.
+The Osprey is piloted in a similar fashion to the more powerful Tech 2 [[Basilisk]].
 ==Skills==
-''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Osprey for a specific or its common role(s) can be written here.''
+An Osprey can make a battlefield difference with relatively limited pilot skills, but good general [[support skills]] will boost its impact.
+{{sk|Capacitor Management}} and {{sk|Capacitor Systems Operation}} are important for logistics ships. Training in {{sk|Shield Emission Systems}} reduces the capacitor burden of remote shield boosters, as {{sk|Capacitor Emission Systems}} does for remote capacitor transfer modules. Several skills in the Targeting category are also helpful: {{sk|Signature Analysis}} and {{sk|Target Management}} make it easier to shuttle between repairing different allies, while {{sk|Gravimetric Sensor Compensation}} raises the Osprey's sensor strength, reducing its vulnerability to ECM.
 ==Tactics==
-''No sub-article about Osprey roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.''
+The Osprey is typically fitted with a mixture of remote shield boosters and remote capacitor transferrers in its high slots; propulsion, shield tank, and ECCM for jam resistance in the mid slots; and mobility and capacitor aids in the low slots. The exact mixture of modules can be tuned to different character skill levels. The drone bay can be used for logistics drones (unbonused, unlike those of the Scythe), or for damage or ECM drones.
+The pilots of Ospreys in a capacitor chain must coordinate carefully before battle, and might benefit from their own logistics comms channel and/or their own logistics commander.
 ==Notes==