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| class=Battleship
|shipname=Maelstrom
| grouping=Standard Battleships
|caption=Maelstrom
| hulltype=Maelstrom Class
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| faction=Minmatar Republic  
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| variations=  
|hulltype=Maelstrom Class
| tech=  
|faction=Minmatar Republic
|race=Minmatar
|roles=unspecified
|variations=none
|ecmprio=2 <!-- 0 = none, 1 = low, 2 = normal, 3 = high, 4 = highest -->
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|volume=472,500 m&#179;
|cargohold=550 m&#179;
|dronebay=100 m&#179;
|bandwidth=100 Mbit/sec
|info=With the Maelstrom, versatility is the name of the game. Its defensive capabilities make it ideally suited for small raid groups or solo work, while its 8 turret hardpoints present opportunities for untold carnage on the fleet battlefield.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
|bonuses=<b>Minmatar Battleship Skill Bonus: </b><br>5% bonus to Large Projectile Turret Rate of Fire per level<br>7.5% bonus to Shield Boost Amount per level
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|reqskills=*Minmatar Battleship III<small>1d 11h 33m</small>
**Spaceship Command IV<small>1d 1h 8m</small>
**Minmatar Cruiser IV<small>5d 5h 42m</small>
|totaltraintime=7d 18h 24m
|forumlinks=
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|externallinks=[http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Maelstrom Maelstrom on Eve Online Wiki]<br>
|highlights1=High Amount of High Slots
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| powergrid= 18,000 MW
| cpu=640 tf
| capacitor=6,000 GJ
| highs= 7
| turrets= 6
| launchers=0
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| lows=5
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| volume= 470,000 m³
| cargohold=790 m³
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| dronebay=100 m³
| bandwidth=100 Mbit/sec
| quote=Unbroken. Unbound.
| quote_attribution=Inscription on memorial in the Great Caravanserai
| info= With the Maelstrom, versatility is the name of the game. Its defensive capabilities make it ideally suited for small raid groups or solo work, while its 8 turret hardpoints present opportunities for untold carnage on the fleet battlefield.
| bonuses= <b>Minmatar Battleship bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>
10% bonus to Large Projectile Turret damage<br>
10% bonus to Shield Booster amount<br>
'''Role Bonus:'''<br>
100% bonus to Shield Extender hitpoints<br>
50% bonus to Armor Plate hitpoints<br>
5% Additional bonus to Reinforced Bulkhead hitpoints
| structurehp=7,700 HP
| armorhp=8,250 HP
| armorem=60
| armortherm=35
| armorkin=25
| armorexp=10
| shieldhp=8,800 HP
| shieldem=0
| shieldtherm=20
| shieldkin=40
| shieldexp=50
| maxvelocity= 115 m/sec
| inertia=0.136
| warpspeed=3 AU/s
| warptime=19.53 s
| targetrange=90 km
| maxlockedtargets=7
| sigradius=460 m
| scanres= 125 mm
| sensortype=LADAR
| sensorvalue=21 points
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** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|IV}}
** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Battlecruiser|III}}
*** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|III}}
*** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Cruiser|III}}
**** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|II}}
**** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Destroyer|III}}
***** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Frigate|III}}
****** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}
| totaltraintime=3d 20h 55m 10s
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==Summary==
== Summary ==
On the same skill path as the Cyclone, the Maelstrom has a powerful active shield tank. Unlike the Cyclone it can also deal lots of damage. It is the only minmatar battleship that can use all of its weapon slots for the same weapon.
The '''Maelstrom''' is the Minmatar T1 battleship with a tank bonus as such it has a bonus to shield boosters; further it’s bonused for projectile turrets.
 
== Skills ==
''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Maelstrom for a specific or its common role(s) can be written here.''
 
== Tactics ==
The Maelstrom is the final word in artillery sniping, invariably fit with a full rack of 1400mm guns and a shield tank. Before the advent of micro jump technology, the prevailing battleship doctrine was the "alpha fleet".  This technique relied on massed Maelstroms to delete enemy battleships in a single overwhelming volley, allowing no time for logistics ships to intervene.
 
== Notes ==
''You can add notes here.''
 
== Patch History ==
{{expansion past|
'''2025-09-09''' Version 23.01 Release 2025-09-09.1 ''Legion Major Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-23-01 Patch notes])
* Highslots reduced from 8 to 7.
* Turrets reduced from 8 to 6.
* Midslots increased from 6 to 7.
* Removed 5% bonus to Large Projectile Turret rate of fire bonus per level.
* Added 10% bonus to Large Projectile Turret damage per level.
* Powergrid reduced from 21000 to 18000.
 
'''Viridian expansion - 2023-06-13''' [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/viridian-expansion-notes Patch Notes]
* Increased Shield Boost bonus from 7,5% to 10% per level
* Increased Max Velocity from 94m/s to 115m/s
* Increased Scan Resolution from 117mm to 125mm


The Maelstrom is the usual choice for minmatar pilots running Level 4 missions, which it does quite well (Ships like the Vargur and Machariel outperform it, but cost much more, both in ISK and in skill training time). PvE Maelstroms usually fit an X-large shield booster for a powerful pulsed shield tank, and artillery for long-range DPS -- though against the Angel Cartel, whose battleships like to engage at close range, some pilots like to fit large autocannon instead.
'''Version 20.09 Version 2022-10-11.1'''  [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-20-09#2022-10-11.1 Patch notes]
* 🤝 All Battleships that had an assembled volume above 470,000m3 have been reduced to 470,000m3.


In PvP the Maelstrom is the backbone of the "alpha fleet" - fleets designed to one-shot ships to negate the power of logistics, and are very popular in large null sec alliances because of this.
'''20.03 Release - Build: 2013787 - 2022-03-08''' - ''"Road to Fanfest" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-20-03#Ship-Balancing Patch Notes])


==Skills==
Brand new Role bonuses have been added to all battleships (excluding the Praxis).
''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Maelstrom for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.''
* 50% bonus to HP from all Armor Plates
* 100% bonus to HP from all Shield Extenders
* 5% additive bonus to all Reinforced Bulkhead modules, for those with discerning tastes.


==Fitting==
{{Fittings
|name=Maelstrom, PvE


|high=
'''18.04 Release - Build: 1706308 - 2020-04-15''' - ''"Surgical Strike" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-for-18-04-release Patch Notes])
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
* T1, Faction and Pirate Battleship base hp increased by 10%
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
* T1, Faction and Pirate Battleship base scan resolution increased 30%
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
1200mm Heavy 'Scout' Artillery I <br>
|mid=
X-Large Shield Booster II <br>
Shield Boost Amplifier II <br>
Cap Recharger II <br>
Invulnerability Field II <br>
Invulnerability Field II <br>
Experimental 100MN Afterburner I<br>
|low=
Damage Control II <br>
Tracking Enhancer II <br>
Tracking Enhancer II <br>
Gyrostabilizer II <br>
Gyrostabilizer II <br>


|charges=
'''October 2019 Release - 2019-10-15.1'''
Phased Plasma L <br>
Fusion L <br>
EMP L <br>
|drones=
Warrior II x5 <br>
Valkyrie II x5 <br>
Hornet EC-300 x5 <br>
|rigs=
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I <br>
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I <br>
Large Capacitor Control Circuit I <br>


|recommended1=
''Every Cruiser, Battlecruiser and Battleship now warps faster than before.''
Minmatar Frigate IV <br>
* Warp Speed increased from 2 AU/s to 3 AU/s (+1 AU/s)
Minmatar Cruiser IV <br>
Spaceship Command IV <br>
Minmatar Battleship III <br>
Shield Operation V <br>
Shield Management V <br>
Tactical Shield Manipulation IV <br>
Energy Management IV <br>
Energy Systems Operation V <br>
Shield Compensation IV <br>
Rapid Firing III <br>
Trajectory Analysis III <br>
Surgical Strike III <br>
Large Projectile Turret IV <br>
Sharpshooter IV <br>
Motion Prediction IV <br>
Long Range Targeting IV <br>
Minmatar Battleship IV <br>
Drone Interfacing III <br>
Drone Durability III <br>
|recommended2=
Energy Grid Upgrades III <br>
Gunnery V <br>
Small Projectile Turret III <br>
Medium Projectile Turret III <br>
Large Projectile Turret I <br>
Weapon Upgrades IV <br>
Hull Upgrades IV <br>
Drone Navigation IV <br>
Gallente Drone Specialization II <br>
Signature Analysis IV <br>
Targeting V <br>
Multitasking I <br>
Electronic Warfare IV <br>
Electronic Warfare Drone Interfacing I <br>
Mechanic IV <br>
Engineering IV <br>
Navigation IV <br>
Evasive Maneuvering III <br>
Warp Drive Operation III <br>
|recommended3=
Electronics V <br>
Afterburner I <br>
Mechanic III <br>
Jury Rigging I <br>
Drones V <br>
Scout Drone Operation V <br>
Minmatar Drone Specialization II <br>
Small Projectile Turret V <br>
Small Artillery Specialization IV <br>
Medium Projectile Turret V <br>
Medium Artillery Specialization IV <br>
Sharpshooter V <br>
Large Projectile Turret V <br>
Large Artillery Specialization II <br>
Weapon Upgrades V <br>
Advanced Weapon Upgrades I <br>
Small Autocannon Specialization IV <br>
Medium Autocannon Specialization IV <br>
Motion Prediction V <br>
Large Autocannon Specialization II <br>


|notes=
'''Rubicon 1.3.1
* Cap skills (the first 3 recommended skills) are effectively mandatory. Booster must be 'pulsed' (used briefly when needed).
Released on Wednesday, March 13th, 2014'''
* When fighting Angels it is highly recommended to swap the guns for 800mm ACs to better manage their close-range combat.
* Resolved z-fighting on the Maelstrom’s rear sail.
* T2 guns (Arties or ACs) will fit with a 1%-3% CPU implant or by using at least one Faction Gyro.
 
* Variants: Replace the Cap Recharger with a Cap Booster, a SeBo, or a 3rd Hardner. Drop the DC2 for another Gyro.
'''Odyssey 1.0 Released on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013'''
* Other rigs to consider are the Large Core Defence Capacitor Safeguard and the Large Semiconductor Memory Cell.
* Minmatar Battleship Skill Bonuses: +5% bonus to Large Projectile Turret rate of fire and +7.5% bonus to Shield Boost Amount per level.
* As always, hardners, ammo and drones should be selected to match the rats' damage and weaknesses.
* Slot layout: 8H, 6M, 5L; 8 turrets , 0 launchers.
* Fittings: 21000 PWG, 640 CPU.
* Defense (shields / armor / hull) : 8000 / 7500 / 7000.
* Capacitor (amount / recharge rate / cap per second) : 6000 / 1250s / 4.8.
* Mobility (max velocity / agility / mass / align time): 94 / .136 / 103600000 / 19.53s.
* Drones (bandwidth / bay): 100 / 100.
* Targeting (max targeting range / Scan Resolution / Max Locked targets): 75km / 90 / 7.
* Sensor strength: 21 Ladar Sensor Strength.
* Signature radius: 460.
 
'''Inferno 1.1 Deployed on Monday, June 25, 2012.'''
* Sealed a small geometry hole in the Minmatar Maelstrom model.
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==Tactics==
{{ShipsMatrix}}
''No sub-article about Maelstrom roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.''


==Notes==
''You can write additional notes for Maelstrom here.''


{{ShipsMatrix}}
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