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{{Hatnote|See [[Stealth Bombers]] for the other stealthy frigate class.}} | |||
Covert Ops ships are small, fast-warping, lightly armed and armored frigates with bonuses to scanning, stealth, and [[relic and data sites]]. They can fit [[Cloaking|Covert Ops Cloaks]] and [[ | Covert Ops ships are small, fast-warping, lightly armed and armored frigates with bonuses to scanning, stealth, and [[relic and data sites]]. They can fit [[Cloaking|Covert Ops Cloaks]] and [[Jump drives|covert cynosural field generators]]. Covert Ops ships are used in both PvP and PvE. | ||
== Covert Ops Frigates == | == Covert Ops Frigates == | ||
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While not technically a Covert Ops ship, the {{sh|Astero}} is used in the same way as the true Covert Ops ships listed above. The Astero is a great choice for low SP pilots, although it is more expensive than the racial frigates. | While not technically a Covert Ops ship, the {{sh|Astero}} is used in the same way as the true Covert Ops ships listed above. The Astero is a great choice for low SP pilots, although it is more expensive than the racial frigates. | ||
Limited-edition Covert Ops ships have been given out as [[Alliance Tournament]] rewards: | |||
*{{sh|Chremoas}} | * {{sh|Chremoas}} (2013) | ||
*{{sh|Caedes}} | * {{sh|Caedes}} (2016) | ||
* {{Sh|Virtuoso}} (2017) | |||
* {{Sh|Hydra}} (2018) | |||
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== Fitting == | == Fitting == | ||
=== | === PvE === | ||
Covert Ops ships can fill several roles outside of player combat. They are the de facto ship used for relic & data exploration, they are often used as pure scanning ships, and can be a great courier ship thanks to their high warp speed and stealth bonuses. | Covert Ops ships can fill several roles outside of player combat. They are the de facto ship used for relic & data exploration, they are often used as pure scanning ships, and can be a great courier ship thanks to their high warp speed and stealth bonuses. | ||
The Astero is competitive with and fit similarly to true Covert Ops ships. The racial frigates overtake the Astero in scanning effectiveness at level | The Astero is competitive with and fit similarly to true Covert Ops ships. The racial frigates overtake the Astero in scanning effectiveness at level IV {{Sk|Covert Ops}}. | ||
==== Exploration ==== | ==== Exploration ==== | ||
Exploration fitting is a balancing act between scanning bonuses, minigame bonuses, safety, speed, and cost. | Exploration fitting is a balancing act between scanning bonuses, [[hacking-- minigame bonuses, safety, speed, and cost. | ||
The two '''scan bonus''' levels to hit are around 85 and 100. 85 scan strength can scan level IV sites and 100 can scan V. Scan bonuses come from Probes, Probe Launchers, mid slots, and rigs. A typical exploration fit starts with Covert Ops Cloak and Core Probe Launcher I with sisters probes, and then fits the rest depending on skill and preference. | The two '''scan bonus''' levels to hit are around 85 and 100. 85 scan strength can scan level IV sites and 100 can scan V. Scan bonuses come from Probes, Probe Launchers, mid slots, and rigs. A typical exploration fit starts with Covert Ops Cloak and Core Probe Launcher I with sisters probes, and then fits the rest depending on skill and preference. | ||
The bonuses required for the '''minigames''' are dependent on the pilot. Practiced pilots can generally get through the minigame with Data/Relic Analyzer I and level | The bonuses required for the '''minigames''' are dependent on the pilot. Practiced pilots can generally get through the minigame with Data/Relic Analyzer I and level II {{Sk|Hacking}}/{{Sk|Archaeology}}. Pilots worse will need higher skills or module bonuses from mid and rig slots. | ||
'''Safety''' while exploring has several options. The Covert Ops cloak is always used; for safety while scanning, traveling, and waiting out suspicious activity. Interdiction Nullifiers and Warp Core Stabilizers are strong options but slow down intra-site speed due to targeting malus. A sub-2 second warp is also an option, but can be hard to take advantage of when getting jumped at a site. The racial covert ops frigates are challenging to fit for 2 second warp. They typically run no tank, or a Damage Control at best, relying on speed and stealth. | '''Safety''' while exploring has several options. The Covert Ops cloak is always used; for safety while scanning, traveling, and waiting out suspicious activity. Interdiction Nullifiers and Warp Core Stabilizers are strong options but slow down intra-site speed due to targeting malus. A sub-2 second warp is also an option, but can be hard to take advantage of when getting jumped at a site. The racial covert ops frigates are challenging to fit for 2 second warp. They typically run no tank, or a Damage Control at best, relying on speed and stealth. | ||
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==== Courier ==== | ==== Courier ==== | ||
Covert Ops ships have solid cargo holds of around 190 m3 which can be further boosted to make them effective carrier ships for small cargo. | Covert Ops ships have solid cargo holds of around 190{{m3}} which can be further boosted to make them effective carrier ships for small cargo. | ||
=== | === PvP === | ||
A Covert Ops ship expecting to get into fights is typically fit as a scanner/tackler with emphasis on whichever side the pilot deems important. See [[tackling#Fitting_for_tackling|fitting for tackling]] for more information. | A Covert Ops ship expecting to get into fights is typically fit as a scanner/tackler with emphasis on whichever side the pilot deems important. See [[tackling#Fitting_for_tackling|fitting for tackling]] for more information. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
Covert Ops Frigates (but not stealth bombers) gained the ability to fit [[interdiction nullifier]]s when those were introduced on 2021 | Covert Ops Frigates (but not stealth bombers) gained the ability to fit [[interdiction nullifier]]s when those were introduced on 18 May 2021.<ref>Patch notes: [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-19-04#2021-05-18.1 Version 19.04] Release 2021-05-18.1 and newspost [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/nullification-and-warp-module-update-live-now Nullification and Warp Module Update – Live Now!] for the changes to [[Interdiction Nullifier|nullification]] and [[Warp Core Stabilizer]]s. | ||
This is not a bonused version, so covert ops have a long cool down between uses.</ref> | This is not a bonused version, so covert ops have a long cool down between uses.</ref> | ||