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'''Smash and Grab''' is the [[Guristas Pirates]] Epic Arc which takes place in the Venal Null Security Region.
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'''Smash and Grab''' is the [[Guristas Pirates]] Epic Arc which takes place in the Gurista controlled [https://evemaps.dotlan.net/map/Venal Venal] Null Security Region.
  
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
  
 
You will fight:
 
You will fight:
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* Frigates
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* [[frigates]],
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* Destroyers
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* [[destroyers]],
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* a few Cruiser
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* a few [[cruisers]].
  
 
You will get:
 
You will get:
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* 1x Dread Guristas ECM Multispectral Jammer for completing Knockout Punch
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* 1x Dread Guristas ECM Multispectral Jammer for completing Knockout Punch;
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* 1x Gila Blueprint Copy (one run) and +30% base Guristas Pirates Faction Standing from completing the final Mission
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* 1x [[Gila]] Blueprint Copy (single run) and +30% base Guristas Pirates Faction Standing from completing the final Mission;
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* ~80M ISK
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* ~80M ISK;
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* ~20% Guristas Corporation Standings
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* ~20% Guristas Corporation Standings (with no derived standings).
  
 
You will lose:
 
You will lose:
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* minor amount of Gallente Federation Faction Standing
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* minor amount of Gallente Federation Faction Standing;
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* between 1% and 12% Caldari State Faction Standing
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* between 2.4% and 12% Caldari State Faction Standing.
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== Preparations ==
 
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Smash and Grab takes place in the Venal Null Security Region. Consider that:
 
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* the Local Market may not stock items or they may be expensive - stock up on everything you might need
 
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* capsuleer may hunt you down - think how you'll avoid them
 
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* there are few Stations where you can dock up to repair and refit - have a fit for all occasions
 
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* Jump Gates may be encased in Warp Interdiction Spheres that prevent warping - learn more about Bubbles
 
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Consider buying:
 
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* an Interceptor to ignores Warp Interdiction Spheres
 
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* plenty of ammo
 
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* Nanite Repair Paste
 
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* a [[Travel fits|Travel Fit]]
 
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* ship fittings that can deal more then 150 DPS or a Tractor Beam I and a weapon that deals damage over 20 km for Spy Games
 
  
 
==Starting Agents==
 
==Starting Agents==
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You will need:
 
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* more then -2.00 Standing with the Agent, their Corporation and Faction
 
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* at least 3.00 Standing with either the Agent, their Corporation or Faction
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+ Smash and Grab Starting Agents
 
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! Agent !! Corporation !! Faction !! Location !! Mission
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! Agent<ref name="Standing"></ref> !! Corporation<ref name="Standing"></ref> !! Faction<ref name="Standing"></ref> !! System !! Region !! Mission
 
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| Arment Caute || Federal Intelligence Office || Gallente Federation || Orvolle || [[Enemy of my Enemy]]
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| Arment Caute || Federal Intelligence Office || Gallente Federation || Orvolle || Placid || [[Enemy of my Enemy]]
 
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| Atma Aulato || Ytiri || Caldari State || Obe || [[Turning Coat]]
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| Atma Aulato || Ytiri || Caldari State || Obe || The Forge || [[Turning Coat]]
 
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| Yada Vinjivas || Guristas || Guristas Pirates || Taisy || [[Recruitment Drive]]
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| Yada Vinjivas || Guristas || Guristas Pirates || Taisy || Lonetrek || [[Recruitment Drive]]
 
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|}
  
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== Ships and fits ==
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<small><references><ref name="Standing">You need at least -2.00 Standing with all and at least 3.00 Standing with the Agent, their Corporation or Faction.</ref></references></small>
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{{:Pirate epic arc fitting}}
 
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== General Tactics ==
 
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* Think of this like a PVP mission with some PVE sprinkled in. The big difference here is that you're not going to be PVP'ing head-on -- you're going to be PVP'ing by out-piloting, outsmarting, and avoiding your enemies.
 
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* Periodically check your star map for ship kills, pod kills, and jumps in the last hour. Compare these systems against your mission route to see if you can avoid those systems, or wait until the action has subsided.
 
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* Keep an eye on local, but never speak. You don't want to give away the fact that you're active.
 
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* The D-scan button is hotkeyed these days, so there's no excuse not to mash it constantly. Do a 360 scan every few seconds while running your missions. Look for combat scanner probes first and foremost (this is the only way pirates can find you inside a mission's deadspace pocket), but also keep an eye out for other ships so you know who's active in the system. You'll see lots of assault frigates and interceptors flown by other missioners and those hunting them.
 
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* Some missions include waves of frigates and destroyers that can be quite punishing. Don't be afraid to cherry pick a few, dock up, repair, rinse, and repeat.
 
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* Once you accept a mission you should minimize the agent conversation window instead of closing it. This way, once your objectives are complete the window will pop back up, giving you a clear indication that your work is done.
 
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==External Links/Guides==
 
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[http://go-dl.eve-files.com/media/corp/jowen/Guristas_Epic_Arc_guide_by_Jowen_Datloran_v1.0.pdf  Complete Guide on EVE Files]
 
  
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[http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=MissionReportsEpicArc EVE-Survival]
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{{:Pirate epic arc advice}}
  
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjcWy_zJrS4 Smash and Grab in a Malediction]
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==External Links==
  
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[http://www.evehowto.com/wordpress/2018/12/25/mission-running-the-guristas-epic-arc/ Smash and Grab in a Crow]
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* [http://games.chruker.dk/eve_online/mission_view.php?id=244 Games Chruker Smash and Grab Guide]
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* [https://eve-files.com/media/corp/jowen/guristas_epic_arc_guide_by_jowen_datloran_v1.0.pdf Guristas Epic Arc guide by Jowen Datloran (pdf)]
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* [http://eve-survival.org/wikka.php?wakka=MissionReportsEpicArc EVE-Survival]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjcWy_zJrS4 Smash and Grab in a Malediction]
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* [http://www.evehowto.com/wordpress/2018/12/25/mission-running-the-guristas-epic-arc/ Smash and Grab in a Crow]
  
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[[Category:Guides]]
 
 
[[Category:Epic Arcs]]
 
[[Category:Epic Arcs]]

Latest revision as of 20:17, 9 November 2023

Epic Arcs


Guristas Pirates
Smash and Grab
Chapter 1: Probation
 
Chapter 2: For Fun and Profit
 
Chapter 3a:
Internal Security (Irichi Path)
 
Chapter 3b:
Internal Security (Kori Path)
 

"You might think we're all about loot and plunder, smash and grab tactics, but the Guristas are more than that. We're about power, betrayal, and fear. That is our currency, our lifestyle, our credo."

Smash and Grab is the Guristas Pirates Epic Arc which takes place in the Gurista controlled Venal Null Security Region.

Overview

You will fight:

You will get:

  • 1x Dread Guristas ECM Multispectral Jammer for completing Knockout Punch;
  • 1x Gila Blueprint Copy (single run) and +30% base Guristas Pirates Faction Standing from completing the final Mission;
  • ~80M ISK;
  • ~20% Guristas Corporation Standings (with no derived standings).

You will lose:

  • minor amount of Gallente Federation Faction Standing;
  • between 2.4% and 12% Caldari State Faction Standing.

Starting Agents

Smash and Grab Starting Agents
Agent[1] Corporation[1] Faction[1] System Region Mission
Arment Caute Federal Intelligence Office Gallente Federation Orvolle Placid Enemy of my Enemy
Atma Aulato Ytiri Caldari State Obe The Forge Turning Coat
Yada Vinjivas Guristas Guristas Pirates Taisy Lonetrek Recruitment Drive
  1. ^ a b c You need at least -2.00 Standing with all and at least 3.00 Standing with the Agent, their Corporation or Faction.


General Advice

Pirate Epic Arcs take place in Null Security Regions. This means:

  • Warp Disruption Fields created by Interdictors and Mobile Warp Disruptors can and will be used against you.
  • You may be hunted down by capsuleers roaming the region. Capsuleers know in which systems the Epic Arc takes place.
  • There are few NPC stations, making docking up for repairs or safety difficult.
  • Local markets may be inaccessible when in player structures, very expensive or not stocked.

Preparation - fitting your ship

The main challenge of the Epic Arc are not hostile hostile NPCs, but hostile capsuleers. The pirate Epic Arc missions can only be done with a T1/T2 Frigates or T1/T2/T3 Destroyers due to Acceleration Gates being ship type restricted.

Consider the following:

  • An Interceptor can be fit to ignore Warp Disruption Fields. Having this ability will grant you a major advantage.
  • If you decide against using an Interceptor and go for another ship type, consider bringing a Mobile Depot and a Travel fit to switch to.
  • You will not be able to fight your way out of a gate camp. Focus on being hard to catch, consider using a Microwarpdrive and getting your align time as low as possible.
  • Due to the aforementioned difficulty of resupply consider bringing a generous amount of ammunition. If you have room, bring ammunition for a variety of engagement distances.
  • If you have the Thermodynamics skill trained, bring Nanite Repair Paste to repair heat damage.
  • Name your ship in a way that does not give away you are doing an Epic Arc. If you name the ship "Epic Arc Runner" others know exactly what you are here for - and what you are fit for. They will gladly expedite your way home.
  • Don't fly what you can't afford to lose.
  • If you want to tip things in your favour, pay the region a visit in a fast, cheap frigate. Make tactical gate, instant-undock and safe spot bookmarks in all systems in which the Epic Arc takes place.
  • For the Smash and Grab arc: Spy Games requires you to either have a Tractor Beam and a weapon system capable of dealing damage at over 16 km or capable of dealing over 150 DPS to break through the forcefield.
  • For the Angel Sound arc: The entire arc features sizeable combat portions against a variety of enemy ships with high resistances. Plan ahead according to the path you wish to take and double up on ammunition.

Execution - maneuvers on grid

  • Focus on the objectives. Many missions do not require you to kill everything. The less time you spend in a mission pocket, the less time you spend being stuck in one location.
  • Your main defense is staying mobile - if anything reduces your speed or prevents you from warping out, kill it first.
  • Some missions include enemy ship combinations that can be quite punishing, especially for newer players. Don't be afraid to kill a few, dock up, repair, rinse, and repeat.

Execution - utilizing information warfare

You will have to travel through hostile space constantly. Being aware of what happens in the systems surrounding you and on your path will help you not being caught.

  • Use tools such as zkillboard, EVE Gatecheck and Dotlan to stay up-to-date on what's happening. Do not activate a mission pocket or go through systems without checking if there was any activity along the way.
  • When in a system, keep an eye on local, but never speak. You don't want to give away the fact that you're active.
  • D-Scan is your lifeline. Do a 360 scan every few seconds while running your missions. Look for combat scanner probes first and foremost - they are the only way hostile capsuleers can find you inside a mission deadspace pocket. Also keep an eye out for other ships so you know who's active in the system. If you see Assault Frigates or Interceptors they're most likely doing the Epic Arc themselves, hunting you or both.

General tips and tricks

  • Once you accept a mission you should minimize the agent conversation window instead of closing it. This way, once your objectives are complete the window will pop back up, giving you a clear indication that your work is done.
  • Many of the missions can be handed in or accepted without docking; be sure to always do "Start Conversation" with the agent to see if you can talk to them remotely.


External Links

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