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* {{Sh|Nemesis|22}} With bonuses for {{Co|#fa8d84|Thermal}} torpedoes and bombs, the Nemesis is the middle of the pack and a solid pick for most situations. Like the Manticore, its four mid slots offer some extra utility. | * {{Sh|Nemesis|22}} With bonuses for {{Co|#fa8d84|Thermal}} torpedoes and bombs, the Nemesis is the middle of the pack and a solid pick for most situations. Like the Manticore, its four mid slots offer some extra utility. | ||
* {{Sh|Hound|22}} The Hound has the best base time to warp of the stealth bombers. Its bonuses for {{Co|#f8e97c|Explosive}} torpedoes and bombs make it effective against armored targets | * {{Sh|Hound|22}} The Hound has the best base time to warp of the stealth bombers. Its bonuses for {{Co|#f8e97c|Explosive}} torpedoes and bombs make it effective against armored targets | ||
There is also the {{sh|Virtuoso}}, an [[Alliance Tournament]] variant of the Nemesis that has some attributes of a {{sh|Daredevil}} attack frigate. As a limited edition [[Alliance Tournament|AT ship]], the Virtuoso is quite rare and does not have a big role in everyday gameplay. | |||
Stealth Bombers all have the following bonuses, regardless of Empire: | Stealth Bombers all have the following bonuses, regardless of Empire: | ||
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== Skills == | == Skills == | ||
{{ note box | While the minimum skills will allow a pilot to get into the ship, the covert ops cloak, and the weapons systems, to fit and fly the ship well requires a more substantial skill train. | italics = yes }} | |||
=== Minimum skills === | === Minimum skills === | ||
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*Racial Frigate V | *Racial Frigate V | ||
*Electronics Upgrades V | *{{sk|Electronics Upgrades| V}} | ||
*Spaceship Command III | *{{sk|Spaceship Command| III}} | ||
*Covert Ops I | *{{sk|Covert Ops| I}} | ||
*CPU Management II | *{{sk|CPU Management| II}} | ||
*Power Grid Management II | *{{sk|Power Grid Management| II}} | ||
To operate a covert ops cloaking device module: | To operate a covert ops cloaking device module: | ||
*Cloaking IV | *{{sk|Cloaking| IV}} | ||
To operate a torpedo Launcher module: | To operate a torpedo Launcher module: | ||
*Torpedoes I | *{{sk|Torpedoes| I}} | ||
*Missile Launcher Operation IV | *{{sk|Missile Launcher Operation|IV}} | ||
*Heavy Missiles III | *{{sk|Heavy Missiles| III}} | ||
*Light Missiles III | *{{sk|Light Missiles| III}} | ||
To launch bombs: | To launch bombs: | ||
*Missile Bombardment IV | *{{sk|Missile Bombardment| IV}} | ||
*Bomb Deployment I | *{{sk|Bomb Deployment|I}} | ||
=== Suggested skills === | === Suggested skills === | ||
The following skills aim to enhance the bomber's strengths, reduce CPU and power consumption, and contribute to its survivability. | The following skills aim to enhance the bomber's strengths, reduce CPU and power consumption, and contribute to its survivability. | ||
*Acceleration Control III | *{{sk|Acceleration Control|III}} | ||
*Astronautics Rigging II | *{{sk|Astronautics Rigging|II}} | ||
*Capacitor Management III | *{{sk|Capacitor Management|III}} | ||
*CPU Management V | *{{sk|CPU Management|V}} | ||
*Electronic Warfare II | *{{sk|Electronic Warfare|II}} | ||
*Energy Grid Upgrades III | *{{sk|Energy Grid Upgrades|III}} | ||
*Evasive Maneuvering III | *{{sk|Evasive Maneuvering|III}} | ||
*Jury Rigging III | *{{sk|Jury Rigging|III}} | ||
*Launcher Rigging II | *{{sk|Launcher Rigging|II}} | ||
*Long Range Targeting III | *{{sk|Long Range Targeting|III}} | ||
*Mechanics IV | *{{sk|Mechanics|IV}} | ||
*Navigation III | *{{sk|Navigation|III}} | ||
*Power Grid Management V | *{{sk|Power Grid Management|V}} | ||
*Sensor Linking II | *{{sk|Sensor Linking|II}} | ||
*Shield Management III | *{{sk|Shield Management|III}} | ||
*Shield Operation III | *{{sk|Shield Operation|III}} | ||
*Signature Analysis III | *{{sk|Signature Analysis|III}} | ||
*Spaceship Command IV | *{{sk|Spaceship Command|IV}} | ||
*Target Management III | *{{sk|Target Management|III}} | ||
*Target Painting II | *{{sk|Target Painting|II}} | ||
*Warp Drive Operation III | *{{sk|Warp Drive Operation|III}} | ||
In addition, increasing these relevant missile, bomb, and spaceship command skills to V has significant impact | In addition, increasing these relevant missile, bomb, and spaceship command skills to V has significant impact | ||
*Bomb Deployment V | *{{sk|Bomb Deployment|V}} | ||
*Covert Ops V | *{{sk|Covert Ops|V}} | ||
*Missile Bombardment V | *{{sk|Missile Bombardment|V}} | ||
*Missile Projection V | *{{sk|Missile Projection|V}} | ||
*Rapid Launch V | *{{sk|Rapid Launch|V}} | ||
*Target Navigation Prediction V | *{{sk|Target Navigation Prediction|V}} | ||
*Warhead Upgrades V | *{{sk|Warhead Upgrades|V}} | ||
==Different roles of Stealth Bombers== | ==Different roles of Stealth Bombers== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [https://www.torpedodelivery.com/new-products/torpedo-delivery-guide-wingspantt WingspanTT's Official ''Torpedo Delivery: Stealth Bomber Handbook for Enterprising Pilots''] | ||
* [ | * [https://amerrylifeandashortone.blogspot.com/2010/08/stealth-bomber-guide.html Hallan Turrek's stealth bomber guide] While some of the information is dated because of game changes, it still provides relevant information. | ||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||