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=== Electronic Warfare === | === Electronic Warfare === | ||
Electronic warfare frigates all have bonuses to [[EW]] modules, such as the Target Painter, [[ECM]] modules, Remote Sensor Damper, and Tracking Disruptor. These ships operate at much longer ranges than other frigates, and rely on positioning and speed to survive as their shield and armor will collapse in a heartbeat. In a small pack, and with some support ships to deal damage, they can be formidable. | Electronic warfare frigates all have bonuses to [[EW]] modules, such as the Target Painter, [[ECM]] modules, Remote Sensor Damper, and Tracking Disruptor. These ships operate at much longer ranges than other frigates, and rely on positioning and speed to survive as their shield and armor will collapse in a heartbeat. In a small pack, and with some support ships to deal damage, they can be formidable. | ||
* {{Sh|Crucifier}}: Tracking Disruption, nice EWAR support. | * {{Sh|Crucifier}}: Tracking Disruption, nice EWAR support. Relies on prior knowledge of your targets while fitting, as certain disruptors only work on certain weapons. | ||
* {{Sh|Griffin}}: ECM. Nasty, high-priority target. | * {{Sh|Griffin}}: ECM. Nasty, high-priority target. | ||
* {{Sh|Maulus}}: Damps, decent EWAR support. | * {{Sh|Maulus}}: Damps, decent EWAR support. Damps being the best counter to kitey ships, expect to be primaried if any are on the opposing side. | ||
* {{Sh|Vigil}}: Target Painter. Offensive EWAR. Good support against small targets, but next to useless against BC/BS sized hulls. Due to the offensive nature of target painting and the stacking penalties related to it, generally only one is needed in a fleet. | * {{Sh|Vigil}}: Target Painter. Offensive EWAR. Good support against small targets, but next to useless against BC/BS sized hulls. Due to the offensive nature of target painting and the stacking penalties related to it, generally only one is needed in a fleet. | ||
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=== Logistics === | === Logistics === | ||
The logistics frigates have bonuses to small [[logistics]] modules, and can support small ship fleets. These hulls were originally meant for mining, but were repurposed with the release of the Venture. | The logistics frigates have bonuses to small [[logistics]] modules, and can support small ship fleets. These hulls were originally meant for mining, but were repurposed with the release of the Venture. | ||
* {{Sh|Inquisitor}}: Bonus to Remote Armor | * {{Sh|Inquisitor}}: Bonus to Remote Armor Repairers. | ||
* {{Sh|Bantam}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters | * {{Sh|Bantam}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters. | ||
* {{Sh|Navitas}}: Bonus to Remote Armor | * {{Sh|Navitas}}: Bonus to Remote Armor Repairers. | ||
* {{Sh|Burst}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters | * {{Sh|Burst}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters. | ||
=== Mining Frigate === | === Mining Frigate === | ||
There is a single T1 [[mining]] frigate, the Venture. It | There is a single T1 [[mining]] frigate, the '''Venture'''. It possesses a large mining hold of 5000m3 and strong bonuses to mining and gas yield while staying surprisingly cheap and easy to acquire for new players. The drone bay of 10m3 isn't huge, but can hold 2 mining or defensive combat drones of choice. Its built-in +2 bonus to warp core strength makes it somewhat safe against unprepared attackers, though it won't survive long against concentrated firepower, and it is not allowed to enter complexes in [[Faction warfare]]. | ||
* {{Sh|Venture}} | * {{Sh|Venture}} | ||
== Empire Faction Frigates == | == Empire Faction Frigates == | ||
Each empire has three faction frigates: a combat faction frigate, an offensively oriented exploration frigate, and an EWAR faction frigate. Empire faction frigates can be obtained through LP stores. | Each empire has three faction frigates: a combat faction frigate, an offensively oriented variant of an exploration frigate, and an EWAR faction frigate. Empire faction frigates can be obtained through LP stores. | ||
=== Combat Faction Frigate === | === Combat Faction Frigate === | ||
The combat faction frigates don't have a T1 counterpart and have large bonuses to | The combat faction frigates don't have a T1 counterpart and have large bonuses to their factions' main weapon system. All are among the best tech 1 frigates for solo PvP and operate like greatly upgraded (but more expensive) versions of other tech 1 frigates. They are thus very popular in Lowsec. | ||
* {{Sh|Imperial Navy Slicer}}: Similar to the Punisher. Very good Pulse Laser damage, or very good Beam Laser range. | * {{Sh|Imperial Navy Slicer}}: Similar to the Punisher. Very good Pulse Laser damage, or very good Beam Laser range. Commonly seen fit with nanos as a kiter. | ||
* {{Sh|Caldari Navy Hookbill}}: Similar to the Kestrel. Good at kiting enemies around the field. | * {{Sh|Caldari Navy Hookbill}}: Similar to the Kestrel. Good at kiting enemies around the field. Five mid slots lend it to dual-web and dual-prop fits. | ||
* {{Sh|Federation Navy Comet}}: Similar to the Incursus. Ridiculous point-blank blaster DPS. Vulnerable to Energy Neutralizers. | * {{Sh|Federation Navy Comet}}: Similar to the Incursus. Ridiculous point-blank blaster DPS. Vulnerable to Energy Neutralizers. | ||
* {{Sh|Republic Fleet Firetail}}: Similar to the Rifter. Fast, evasive, and hard-hitting with either autocannons or artillery. | * {{Sh|Republic Fleet Firetail}}: Similar to the Rifter. Fast, evasive, and hard-hitting with either autocannons or artillery. | ||
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==== Covert Ops ==== | ==== Covert Ops ==== | ||
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Covert Ops frigates can warp while cloaked, and have bonuses to scanning and hacking. As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times. | Covert Ops frigates can warp while cloaked, and have bonuses to scanning and hacking. As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times. | ||
In E-Uni Covert Ops are mainly used as a forward scout or rear scout. | In E-Uni Covert Ops are mainly used as a forward scout or rear scout. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IriZDp5vFOoFFpuJKmg9Tj0sEdXwaPUs/view Novice Frigates Yearbook 2021] | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IriZDp5vFOoFFpuJKmg9Tj0sEdXwaPUs/view Novice Frigates Yearbook 2021] | ||
* [https://www.patreon.com/posts/eve-online-2023-92274894 EVE Online Frigates Yearbook 2023] | |||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||