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|shipid=603

|shipimg=Merlin.jpg

|shipname=Merlin

|class=Frigate

|grouping=Standard Frigates

|hulltype=Merlin Class

|faction=Caldari State

|variations={{Ship|Hawk}}, {{Ship|Harpy}}

|ecmprio=1 <!-- 0 = none, 1 = low, 2 = normal, 3 = high, 4 = highest -->

|powergrid=40 MW

|cpu=180 tf

|capacitor=350 GJ

|highs=3

|turrets=3

|launchers=0

|mediums=4

|lows=3

|mass=997,000 kg

|volume=16,500 m&#179;

|cargohold=150 m&#179;

|dronebay=0 m&#179;

|bandwidth=0 Mbit/sec

|info=The Merlin is the most powerful combat frigate of the Caldari. Its role has evolved through the years, and while its defenses have always remained exceptionally strong for a Caldari vessel, its offensive capabilities have evolved from versatile, jack-of-all-trades attack patterns into focused and deadly gunfire tactics. The Merlin's primary aim is to have its turrets punch holes in opponents' hulls.

|bonuses=<b>Traits:</b><br><b>Caldari Frigate skill bonus per level:</b><br>4% bonus to shield resistances<br>5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage

|highlights4=

==Summary==

The changes brought to the Merlin in Inferno (found [http://community.eveonline.com/updates/patchnotes.asp?newpatchlogID=72746 here]) have made it one of the best- if not ''the'' best- Tech 1 frigates in the game, especially for running Level I combat missions. Pilots may fit this ship to fulfill almost any need, whether it be a swift shield tanked tackler, a very tough shield tank or an above-average damage dealer.

==Skills==

''The Auxiliary Power Core II fitting requires training Capacitor Management to level V.''

ship=Merlin|

notes=A PvE Tech II fit, with MWD and excellent shield resists.</li><li>With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 9.4 K EHP, flies at 2814 m/s (4028 m/s with MWD on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with MWD off). The capacitor will run off in 2 min 51 s.</li><li>Damage varies between 170 dps at 0.9 + 2.5 km with Caldari Navy antimatter, and 143 dps at 2.6 + 3.5 km with Null. Like most Merlin fits, it requires an "up close and personal" brawling approach to be effective}} {{ShipFitting|

notes=A PvP intro fit, with afterburner, no rigs and meta modules. </li><li>With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 4.9 K EHP, flies at 977 m/s (1272 m/s with AB on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with AB off). The capacitor is stable.</li><li>Damage is 155 dps at 1.1 + 3.1 km with Caldari Navy antimatter.</li><li>If speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer. }} {{ShipFitting|

ship=Merlin|

notes=A more advanced (and more expensive) PvP fit, with afterburner, rigs and Tech II modules. </li><li>With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 6.9 K EHP, flies at 1054 m/s (1377 m/s with AB on overheat) and align in 4.6 s (3.1 s with AB off). The capacitor is stable.</li><li>Damage varies between 176 dps at 1.1 + 3.1 km with Caldari Navy antimatter and 140 dps at 3.2 + 4.4 km with Null.</li><li>If speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer.}} {{ShipFitting|

notes=An intro PvP fit, with MWD, no rigs and meta modules. </li><li>With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 4.8 K EHP, flies at 2814 m/s (4028 m/s with MWD on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with MWD off). The capacitor is stable.</li><li>Damage is 125 dps at 0.8 + 2.5 km with Caldari Navy antimatter.</li><li>If additional speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer.}} {{ShipFitting|

notes=An advanced and more expensive PvP fit, with MWD, rigs and Tech II modules. </li><li>With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 7.6 K EHP, flies at 2814 m/s (4028 m/s with MWD on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with MWD off). The capacitor is stable.</li><li>Damage varies between 165 dps at 0.9 + 2.5 km with Caldari Navy antimatter and 132 dps at 2.6  3.5 km with Null.</li><li>If additional speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer.}} {{ShipFitting|

notes=This fit sacrifices a web for a MASB in the fourth midslot.  Between the buffer, resists, and booster, this fit has incredible survivability for a T1 frigate, enabling you to hold down many targets that would otherwise be able to shed you too quickly for backup to land. }}

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

==Notes==

This vessel qualifies for the University [[Ship Replacement Program]], [[PYOS]], and [[BYOM]].

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