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This guide aims to provide an overview of the different ships and their roles rather than specific fits | This guide aims to provide an overview of the different ships and their roles rather than specific fits. | ||
The Gallente Federation is one of the four playable factions and has a unique and distinct line of ships. | The Gallente Federation is one of the four playable factions and has a unique and distinct line of ships. | ||
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{{RaceShipInfo|Gallente}} | {{RaceShipInfo|Gallente}} | ||
==General Traits== | == General Traits == | ||
The following characteristics are shared across most or all Gallente ships: | The following characteristics are shared across most or all Gallente ships: | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Hybrid Turret]]s''': many Gallente ships have bonuses for hybrid turrets. Hybrid turrets use some capacitor energy to fire, like lasers, but they are less cap-hungry than lasers; they use physical ammunition, like projectile guns, but they have a shorter reload time (5 seconds). Different ammunition types offer trade-offs between range, damage, and capacitor load, but all hybrid turret ammunition deals a mixture of kinetic and thermal damage. | ||
** Close-ranged blasters track very well and have very high potential DPS, but have short ranges even compared to the other short-ranged weapons (autocannon and pulse lasers). Some Gallente ships are particularly suited to brawling at minimum range with blasters, though they can adopt other tactics too. | ** Close-ranged blasters track very well and have very high potential DPS, but have short ranges even compared to the other short-ranged weapons (autocannon and pulse lasers). Some Gallente ships are particularly suited to brawling at minimum range with blasters, though they can adopt other tactics too. | ||
** Long-ranged railguns lack the alpha damage of artillery but can achieve extraordinarily long ranges. Caldari hybrid turret ships are more associated with railguns, but some Gallente turret ships can work well with railguns too. | ** Long-ranged railguns lack the alpha damage of artillery but can achieve extraordinarily long ranges. Caldari hybrid turret ships are more associated with railguns, but some Gallente turret ships can work well with railguns too. | ||
* '''[[Drones]]''': many Gallente ships have bonuses for drones which make it viable to use drones as your main | * '''[[Drones]]''': many Gallente ships have bonuses for drones which make it viable to use drones as your main weapon—or even your only weapon; notable examples are the Algos, Vexor, Myrmidon, and Dominix. Almost all Gallente ships have substantial dronebays and drone bandwidth for their size and class. | ||
* '''[[Tanking#Armor tanking|Armor tanks]]'''. Some Gallente ships have bonuses for armor repairers, which let them mount especially good active armor tanks. Some examples include the Incursus, Brutix, and Hyperion. Almost all Gallente ships armor tank well. | * '''[[Tanking#Armor tanking|Armor tanks]]'''. Some Gallente ships have bonuses for armor repairers, which let them mount especially good active armor tanks. Some examples include the Incursus, Brutix, and Hyperion. Almost all Gallente ships armor tank well. | ||
* '''[[Electronic warfare#Remote | * '''[[Electronic warfare#Remote sensor dampening|Sensor Dampening]]'''. The Gallente racial EWAR specialty is sensor dampening, which cuts down enemy target locking range and/or slows down enemy targeting speed. Reducing target locking range works well against snipers and kiters; reducing targeting speed works well on large ships (which take a while to lock anything up anyway) and on [[Logistics|logistics ships]], which have to re-target their allies frequently in order to apply remote support. | ||
* '''Tough hulls'''. Gallente ships have unusually tough hull ("structure") hit points, which means they tend to live a little longer when things turn bad and damage is getting through both the shields and the armor. | * '''Tough hulls'''. Gallente ships have unusually tough hull ("structure") hit points, which means they tend to live a little longer when things turn bad and damage is getting through both the shields and the armor. (Some Gallente ships are frequently hull-tanked as that is just the best way to maximise EHP!) | ||
If there is a broader hallmark of Gallente ships, it is perhaps '''damage''': most Gallente combat ships can muster a lot of potential DPS at short range. The Vexor, for example, can achieve eye-watering potential DPS for a T1 cruiser if fitted with blasters, thanks to having damage bonuses to ''both'' turrets and drones. On the other hand, Gallente ships can be a little more fragile (the ships with tanking bonuses have bonuses to active armor tanks, not the resistance bonuses found on Amarr ships), with the lineup including some true "glass cannon" ships such as the Catalyst, and when fitted for DPS Gallente ships need to get to and maintain close ranges with their targets. | If there is a broader hallmark of Gallente ships, it is perhaps '''damage''': most Gallente combat ships can muster a lot of potential DPS at short range. The Vexor, for example, can achieve eye-watering potential DPS for a T1 cruiser if fitted with blasters, thanks to having damage bonuses to ''both'' turrets and drones. On the other hand, Gallente ships can be a little more fragile (the ships with tanking bonuses have bonuses to active armor tanks, not the resistance bonuses found on Amarr ships), with the lineup including some true "glass cannon" ships such as the Catalyst, and when fitted for DPS Gallente ships need to get to and maintain close ranges with their targets. | ||
==Notable | == Notable uses == | ||
'''PvE''' | '''PvE''' | ||
The long range and fully selectable damage of drones (set against the locking of hybrid turrets to kinetic and thermal damage) makes the line of Gallente drone boats very popular for PvE combat, as it means that pilots can pack drones to target the damage type that their NPC enemies are weakest to. A typical mission-runner progression might involve the Incursus or Tristan and then the Algos for L1s, the Vexor for L2s, the Myrmidon for L3s, and the Dominix for L4s. | The long range and fully selectable damage of drones (set against the locking of hybrid turrets to kinetic and thermal damage) makes the line of Gallente drone boats very popular for PvE combat, as it means that pilots can pack drones to target the damage type that their NPC enemies are weakest to. A typical [[mission]]-runner progression might involve the Incursus or Tristan and then the Algos for L1s, the Vexor for L2s, the Myrmidon for L3s, and the Dominix for L4s. | ||
Gallente drone ships are also popular as basic [[ | Gallente drone ships are also popular as basic [[ratting]] ships in nullsec space, and for initial forays into low-tier [[Abyssal Deadspace]] PvE challenges; in both of these use cases, Gallente ships are eventually elbowed aside in more advanced uses by Guristas ships such as the [[Gila]]. | ||
The Catalyst, with its many high slots, makes a good basic salvaging ship. | The [[Catalyst]], with its many high slots, makes a good basic salvaging ship. | ||
'''PvP''' | '''PvP''' | ||
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The Gallente drone boats are some of the most versatile and unpredictable hulls available for PvP. The hulls without direct bonuses for weapons other than drones, such as the Myrmidon and Dominix, are often fitted with projectile turrets (for additional capacitor-free DPS), energy neutralizers (for [[capacitor warfare]]), or remote repair modules (a group of Dominixes can "tank" by repairing each other). Large dronebays mean that drone boat pilots can select damage types and can bring along extra tactical options such as ECM drones. Drones carry on fighting even if their mothership is affected by EWAR or has its capacitor neuted out. | The Gallente drone boats are some of the most versatile and unpredictable hulls available for PvP. The hulls without direct bonuses for weapons other than drones, such as the Myrmidon and Dominix, are often fitted with projectile turrets (for additional capacitor-free DPS), energy neutralizers (for [[capacitor warfare]]), or remote repair modules (a group of Dominixes can "tank" by repairing each other). Large dronebays mean that drone boat pilots can select damage types and can bring along extra tactical options such as ECM drones. Drones carry on fighting even if their mothership is affected by EWAR or has its capacitor neuted out. | ||
Drone boats are less popular, however, for highly mobile small gangs (drones tend to get left behind in tactical warps) and in large fleets fighting at long range (normal drones take too long to travel to their target, while sentry drones get left behind in fleet movements). Drones also cannot be [[ | Drone boats are less popular, however, for highly mobile small gangs (drones tend to get left behind in tactical warps) and in large fleets fighting at long range (normal drones take too long to travel to their target, while sentry drones get left behind in fleet movements). Drones also cannot be [[overheat]]ed, unlike hull-mounted weapons systems. | ||
Thanks to its very attractive ratio of high potential DPS to cheap cost, the Catalyst is popular with [[Suicide ganking|suicide gankers]]. | Thanks to its very attractive ratio of high potential DPS to cheap cost, the Catalyst is popular with [[Suicide ganking|suicide gankers]]. | ||
==Skills== | == Skills == | ||
Gallente ships share many core skills with the ships of the other three main factions. Very new pilots should consider EVE University's [[Short Skill Plan]]; relatively new pilots should consider [[The Magic 14|the 14 skills which affect every ship]], the [[ | Gallente ships share many core skills with the ships of the other three main factions. Very new pilots should consider EVE University's [[Short Skill Plan]]; relatively new pilots should consider [[The Magic 14|the 14 skills which affect every ship]], the [[fitting skills]] which make it easier to fit modules onto ships, and the [[support skills]] which underpin much of your ship's performance. For longer-term training, EVE University's [[Pyramid Skill Plan]] offers one useful way of conceiving your goals. | ||
That said, there are some considerations that are specific to Gallente ships. Probably the most prominent one is the early importance of good [[Drones#Skills|drone skills]]. In particular, any Gallente pilot will want to train the "core" skill of this category, {{sk|Drones}}, to level V quickly. Drones V is a relatively quick train compared to some advanced skills, but it's likely to be one of the first level Vs that a new Gallente pilot trains, and it will require some patience. It | That said, there are some considerations that are specific to Gallente ships. Probably the most prominent one is the early importance of good [[Drones#Skills|drone skills]]. In particular, any Gallente pilot will want to train the "core" skill of this category, {{sk|Drones}}, to level V quickly. Drones V is a relatively quick train compared to some advanced skills, but it's likely to be one of the first level Vs that a new Gallente pilot trains, and it will require some patience. It <em>is</em> worthwhile: being able to control a full flight of five drones really matters with many Gallente ships. At the latest, a pilot will want to have Drones V when they start using cruisers, as the [[Vexor]] is a fine and versatile ship. | ||
The good news about the early investment in drone skills is that every race's ships eventually have significant dronebays, and so all pilots will one day have to polish these skills; Gallente pilots will just have a head start on others. | The good news about the early investment in drone skills is that every race's ships eventually have significant dronebays, and so all pilots will one day have to polish these skills; Gallente pilots will just have a head start on others. | ||
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Gallente pilots will also want to prioritize skills for armor tanking, and capacitor skills to keep their turrets running. Any Gallente pilots with an interest in electronic warfare should look into the skills {{sk|Sensor Linking}}, {{sk|Signal Suppression}}, {{sk|Long Distance Jamming}}, {{sk|Frequency Modulation}}. A fairly new character with these skills trained even just to III or IV can have a significant battlefield impact, and they open up the road to some very powerful advanced ships such as the [[Keres]] and [[Lachesis]]. | Gallente pilots will also want to prioritize skills for armor tanking, and capacitor skills to keep their turrets running. Any Gallente pilots with an interest in electronic warfare should look into the skills {{sk|Sensor Linking}}, {{sk|Signal Suppression}}, {{sk|Long Distance Jamming}}, {{sk|Frequency Modulation}}. A fairly new character with these skills trained even just to III or IV can have a significant battlefield impact, and they open up the road to some very powerful advanced ships such as the [[Keres]] and [[Lachesis]]. | ||
==Ships== | == Ships == | ||
Here are the Gallente T1 ships. Please follow the links to the specific pages of the ship database for more details. | |||
Here are the Gallente T1 ships. Please follow the links to the specific pages of the ship database for more details | |||
===Corvette=== | === Corvette === | ||
Little more than slower, armed shuttles, corvettes (or "noobships") are the basic frigates that new pilots start with. You can acquire a new corvette at no cost (together with a civilian weapon, a civilian mining laser, and a civilian afterburner) by clicking on the "Board my corvette" button available in the station menu when you're docked up. On their own, corvettes are useful for little other than basic errand-running, though since the ship is free a corvette can be spawned as a makeshift small station container when no other containers are available. | |||
Little more than slower, armed shuttles, corvettes (or "noobships") are the basic frigates that new pilots start with. You can acquire a new corvette at no cost (together with a civilian weapon, a civilian mining laser, and | |||
{{Ship|Velator|box}} | {{Ship|Velator|box}} | ||
A Velator can be used for the initial tutorial missions, but pilots should consider up-shipping to a T1 frigate when they can. | A Velator can be used for the initial tutorial missions, but pilots should consider up-shipping to a T1 frigate when they can. | ||
===Frigates=== | === Frigates === | ||
Frigates are small, fast ships, used often for PvE in level 1 missions. They are also used for tackling and electronic warfare roles in PvP. | Frigates are small, fast ships, used often for PvE in level 1 missions. They are also used for tackling and electronic warfare roles in PvP. | ||
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{{Ship|Incursus|box}} | {{Ship|Incursus|box}} | ||
The Incursus is the typical PvE and PvP frigate for Gallente players. It is faster and has a better scan resolution than the [[Tristan]], which makes it better for tackling in PvP | The Incursus is the typical PvE and PvP frigate for Gallente players. It is faster and has a better scan resolution than the [[Tristan]], which makes it better for tackling in PvP. The Incursus will likely deal more damage than a Tristan for pilots without {{Sk|Drones|V}}. | ||
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{{Ship|Tristan|box}} | {{Ship|Tristan|box}} | ||
The Tristan is an excellent frigate for PvP and PvE. It is a dedicated drone | The Tristan is an excellent frigate for PvP and PvE. It is a dedicated drone boat—the only T1 frigate that can operate 5 drones—and thus requires high drone skills to be flown effectively. It offers a bonus to both Hybrid Turret tracking speed and Drone hitpoints and tracking speed. However, it is slower and has less scan resolution than the [[Incursus]], making it slightly worse for a dedicated tackling role in fleets. | ||
=== Destroyers === | === Destroyers === | ||
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{{Ship|Algos|box}} | {{Ship|Algos|box}} | ||
The Algos is the second step on the Gallente drone boat path, between the [[Tristan]] and [[Vexor]]. It is slightly bulkier than the [[Catalyst]], and since it is capable of fitting a full flight of salvage drones in addition to a rack of railguns, the Algos is an excellent choice for L1 mission running. Unlike larger ships (i.e. the Vexor), the Algos is designed to be flown with very low skill points; with that in mind, it is the only drone ship where {{Sk|Drones|V}} is not an absolute | The Algos is the second step on the Gallente drone boat path, between the [[Tristan]] and [[Vexor]]. It is slightly bulkier than the [[Catalyst]], and since it is capable of fitting a full flight of salvage drones in addition to a rack of railguns, the Algos is an excellent choice for L1 mission running. Unlike larger ships (i.e. the Vexor), the Algos is designed to be flown with very low skill points; with that in mind, it is the only drone ship where {{Sk|Drones|V}} is not an absolute necessity—although it should still be a top priority for new Gallente pilots. The Algos is a versatile destroyer, capable of running either rails or blasters while pushing through a respectable amount of DPS. | ||
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=== Cruisers === | === Cruisers === | ||
[[Cruisers]] are | [[Cruisers]] are EVE's medium-sized ships, larger than [[frigates]] and [[destroyers]] but still much smaller, faster and nimbler than [[battlecruisers]] and [[battleships]]. Cruisers mount medium-sized weapons and modules. Tech 1 cruiser hulls cost a few million ISK and tend to be the first major financial step up from frigates for new pilots. | ||
{{Ship|Celestis|box}} | {{Ship|Celestis|box}} | ||
The Celestis is the Gallente | The Celestis is the Gallente EWAR cruiser. It can be made surprisingly tough for an EWAR cruiser with its 5 lows. Its extra lock range and bonus to sensor dampener range make it considerably better at range damping snipers than the smaller [[Maulus]]. | ||
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{{Ship|Thorax|box}} | {{Ship|Thorax|box}} | ||
The Thorax is a gun boat, designed to use hybrid turrets. In PvP, the Thorax is used as a hard hitting blaster boat. This can be highly effective but is very "do or die", and will make most Thoraxes' lives glorious but short. In PvE, the Thorax is less popular; the slow and steady style of the [[Vexor]] is more suited to mission running. Despite this, the Thorax can be popular as a first mission running cruiser, because most pilots will have trained gunnery skills while piloting frigates and destroyers, while they will probably have neglected the drone skills required to use a Vexor effectively. Having said that, the Thorax has a | The Thorax is a gun boat, designed to use hybrid turrets. In PvP, the Thorax is used as a hard hitting blaster boat. This can be highly effective but is very "do or die", and will make most Thoraxes' lives glorious but short. In PvE, the Thorax is less popular; the slow and steady style of the [[Vexor]] is more suited to mission running. Despite this, the Thorax can be popular as a first mission running cruiser, because most pilots will have trained gunnery skills while piloting frigates and destroyers, while they will probably have neglected the drone skills required to use a Vexor effectively. Having said that, the Thorax has a 50{{m3}} drone bay, so will also benefit greatly from drone skills. | ||
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=== Battlecruisers === | === Battlecruisers === | ||
[[Battlecruisers]] are larger, slower, and have more slots than [[ | [[Battlecruisers]] are larger, slower, and have more slots than [[cruisers]], but they're smaller than [[battleships]] and fit the same medium-sized weapons that cruisers use. They occupy a position between cruisers and battleships analogous to [[destroyers]]' position between [[frigates]] and [[cruisers]], although battlecruisers are much more versatile and widely used than destroyers. | ||
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The Myrmidon is the typical level 3 missioning ship. It can fit a passive shield tank like the [[Drake]], but most Gallente players will focus on armor tanking skills, and its armor repair bonus makes it an excellent armor tanker. | The Myrmidon is the typical level 3 missioning ship. It can fit a passive shield tank like the [[Drake]], but most Gallente players will focus on armor tanking skills, and its armor repair bonus makes it an excellent armor tanker. | ||
The Myrmidon can also be an excellent PvP ship, though the damage potential is less than the [[Brutix]] with most fittings. It is sometimes used in PvP with dual or triple reps. The Myrmidon has a 100 Mb drone bandwidth. Ogres may have difficulty tracking targets smaller than battleships, and travel time can also be an issue depending on the initial engagement range. Pilots without T2 ogres may wish to use hammerheads, valkyries, warriors, and | The Myrmidon can also be an excellent PvP ship, though the damage potential is less than the [[Brutix]] with most fittings. It is sometimes used in PvP with dual or triple reps. The Myrmidon has a 100 Mb drone bandwidth. Ogres may have difficulty tracking targets smaller than battleships, and travel time can also be an issue depending on the initial engagement range. Pilots without T2 ogres may wish to use hammerheads, valkyries, warriors, and EC-300 drones in their drone bay instead. | ||
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=== Battleships === | === Battleships === | ||
[[Battleships]] ("BSs", sometimes "BBs" from US Navy terminology) are the biggest, heaviest sub-capital combat ships in the game. They are correspondingly expensive, with even the cheapest battleship hulls selling for many tens of millions of ISK. Tech 1 battleships are standard tools in PvP and PvE combat. There are two classes of Tech 2 battleships: Marauders, which are | [[Battleships]] ("BSs", sometimes "BBs" from US Navy terminology) are the biggest, heaviest sub-capital combat ships in the game. They are correspondingly expensive, with even the cheapest battleship hulls selling for many tens of millions of ISK. Tech 1 battleships are standard tools in PvP and PvE combat. There are two classes of Tech 2 battleships: Marauders, which are specialized for mission-running, and Black Ops battleships, which can transport fleets of stealthy ships across long distances using [[Jump drives#Covert Cynosural Fields|covert cynosural]] fields. | ||
{{Ship|Dominix|box}} | {{Ship|Dominix|box}} | ||
The Dominix (aka Domi) is one of two T1 battleship drone carriers, with a bonus to drone damage and hit points. It has the 125mb bandwidth required to field a full flight of heavy or sentry drones and a | The Dominix (aka Domi) is one of two T1 battleship drone carriers, with a bonus to drone damage and hit points. It has the 125mb bandwidth required to field a full flight of heavy or sentry drones and a 375{{m3}} drone bay large enough to carry several flights of heavies, sentries, mediums, and/or lights. The Dominix's ability to choose damage types by switching drones makes it an attractive Level 4 mission runner. With its 5 mid slots and 7 low slots, the Dominix is normally armor tanked. Compared to the Amarr [[Armageddon]], the Dominix has bonuses towards drone tracking and optimal—this helps a little with normal drones but is most useful when using sentry drones. | ||
Since Dominixes get a lot of their damage from drones, some high slots are often used for utility modules instead of weapons. One or two drone link augmentors will be required to make the most of the Dominix's maximum range with sentries. Remote repair Dominixes are also common. The Dominix lacks a bonus towards any particular type of weapon, so which guns (if any) are fitted are up to the pilot's taste. This flexibility, along with the ability to carry utility drones such as EWAR or repair, and the low price, also make the Dominix a popular pick for PvP. For [[capacitor warfare]] in particular, however, the {{sh|Armageddon}} has better bonuses. | Since Dominixes get a lot of their damage from drones, some high slots are often used for utility modules instead of weapons. One or two drone link augmentors will be required to make the most of the Dominix's maximum range with sentries. Remote repair Dominixes are also common. The Dominix lacks a bonus towards any particular type of weapon, so which guns (if any) are fitted are up to the pilot's taste. This flexibility, along with the ability to carry utility drones such as EWAR or repair, and the low price, also make the Dominix a popular pick for PvP. For [[capacitor warfare]] in particular, however, the {{sh|Armageddon}} has better bonuses. | ||
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For PvP fleets, the Hyperion doesn't get much love. In battleship fleets, remote repping is far superior, making the local rep bonus pointless. For Uni operations, it might act as a decent bait ship during lowsec patrols for pilots with too much ISK on their hands. | For PvP fleets, the Hyperion doesn't get much love. In battleship fleets, remote repping is far superior, making the local rep bonus pointless. For Uni operations, it might act as a decent bait ship during lowsec patrols for pilots with too much ISK on their hands. | ||
However, for [[ | However, for [[incursions]], the Hyperion is an excellent starter blaster boat. The Hyperions bonus of 10% per level of {{Sk|Gallente Battleship}} gives it good damage output for a T1 Battleship, while its 5 medium slots allow fitting a comfortable amount of shield resistances, a web, and a sensor booster for vanguard sites, or a microwarp drive for assaults or headquarter sites. Most pilots aiming to fly a [[Vindicator]] for incursions will start out flying a Hyperion. | ||
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{{Ship|Nereus|box}} | {{Ship|Nereus|box}} | ||
The Nereus is the agile, tanked Gallente hauler. Its cargo hold can expand to 11 372 {{m3}} (no rigs), its align time can be reduced to 3.6 s, with a warp speed of 4.5 AU/s. | The Nereus is the agile, tanked Gallente hauler. Its cargo hold can expand to 11,372{{m3}} (no rigs), its align time can be reduced to 3.6 s, with a warp speed of 4.5 AU/s. | ||
{{Ship|Kryos|box}} | {{Ship|Kryos|box}} | ||
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{{Ship|Epithal|box}} | {{Ship|Epithal|box}} | ||
The Epithal was known as the Iteron Mark III prior to the deployment of Odyssey 1.1. Its | The Epithal was known as the Iteron Mark III prior to the deployment of Odyssey 1.1. Its cargo hold was reduced in size and a bay was added for hauling planetary industry (PI) materials or planetary commodities. | ||
{{Ship|Miasmos|box}} | {{Ship|Miasmos|box}} | ||
The Miasmos is designed to haul raw ore in large amounts. | The Miasmos is designed to haul raw ore in large amounts. | ||
{{Ship| | {{Ship|Iteron Mark V|box}} | ||
With the Odyssey 1.0 expansion, the Iteron V was the largest T1 hauler available. However, the Odyssey 1.1 industrial rebalance gave the Bestower the highest potential cargo, the Mammoth | With the Odyssey 1.0 expansion, the Iteron V was the largest T1 hauler available. However, the Odyssey 1.1 industrial rebalance gave the Bestower the highest potential cargo, the Mammoth the fastest travel time, the Tayra a launcher and highest base cargohold, and made the Iteron Mark V average all-around due to the conversion of the Iteron Mark 2/3/4 into specialized ships for minerals, planetary commodities and ore.<!-- [https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=252819&find=unread] --> [https://forums-archive.eveonline.com/topic/252819] <!-- pretty sure this is the correct post --> | ||
==Hybrid | == Hybrid turret ammo tips == | ||
{{main|Turrets#Hybrid ammo|Hybrid Ammo}} | {{main|Turrets#Hybrid ammo|Hybrid Ammo}} | ||
Different kinds of hybrid turret ammunition carry different trade-offs in range, capacitor use, and damage. Antimatter requires the most capacitor, has the shortest range, and does the most damage. Lead requires the least capacitor, has no range modifier, and does middling damage. Iron has the longest range and the least damage. | Different kinds of hybrid turret ammunition carry different trade-offs in range, capacitor use, and damage. Antimatter requires the most capacitor, has the shortest range, and does the most damage. Lead requires the least capacitor, has no range modifier, and does middling damage. Iron has the longest range and the least damage. | ||
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For PvP, faction Antimatter ammunition and T2 Null are used for brawling with blasters, while sniping railguns often use T2 Spike (rails). | For PvP, faction Antimatter ammunition and T2 Null are used for brawling with blasters, while sniping railguns often use T2 Spike (rails). | ||
==Drone | == Drone tips == | ||
{{main|Drone mechanics}} | {{main|Drone mechanics}} | ||
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In general, it is better to keep drones in Passive mode. In missions and wormholes, drones set to Aggressive can trigger a new wave earlier than desired. In PvP, drones set to Aggressive can give you an unwanted [[Timers#Weapon_Timer|weapon timer]] which then prevents you from docking up or jumping through a gate to safety. | In general, it is better to keep drones in Passive mode. In missions and wormholes, drones set to Aggressive can trigger a new wave earlier than desired. In PvP, drones set to Aggressive can give you an unwanted [[Timers#Weapon_Timer|weapon timer]] which then prevents you from docking up or jumping through a gate to safety. | ||
==Related | == Related links == | ||
{{ShipGuideLinks}} | {{ShipGuideLinks}} | ||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||