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'''Blockade Runners''' are [[ | {{ShipTypes}} | ||
'''Blockade Runners''' are [[Tech and meta levels#Ships|Tech 2]] [[hauling]] ships, specialized for travel through dangerous areas of space. Though they can carry only relatively small amounts of cargo (compared to other hauling ships), they are some of the fastest and most agile ships in EVE, and can fit [[Covert Ops|covert ops cloaking devices]], making them very hard to catch by enemy pilots. | |||
;Cargo | ; Cargo | ||
:Most blockade runners can carry around | : Most blockade runners can carry around 4,000-6,500{{m3}} of cargo (depending on fit), which is slightly less than the fast Tech 1 haulers. Additionally, every blockade runner can be [[#Fitting|fit]] for maximum cargo space, allowing them to carry just over 10,000{{m3}} (so that they can carry a [[packaged]] [[cruiser]]), but at the cost of reduced agility, speed, or both. | ||
:Blockade runners are immune to cargo scanners (so others players cannot tell what you are transporting), but can still be scanned for contraband by NPC customs ships. | : Blockade runners are immune to cargo scanners (so others players cannot tell what you are transporting), but can still be scanned for contraband by NPC customs ships. | ||
;Speed and agility | ; Speed and agility | ||
:Blockade runners are the fastest dedicated hauling ships by quite a margin, both at sub-light speeds and in warp. In sub-light, they can do at least 200 m/s, and can top 300 m/s when fit for speed (which is comparable to a fast cruiser). In warp, blockade runners are some of the fastest ships in EVE: when fit for speed, they can reach over 9 AU/s, meaning they can easily outrun any ship save for speed-fit [[interceptor]]s and the [[Leopard]]. | : Blockade runners are the fastest dedicated hauling ships by quite a margin, both at sub-light speeds and in warp. In sub-light, they can do at least 200 m/s, and can top 300 m/s when fit for speed (which is comparable to a fast cruiser). In warp, blockade runners are some of the fastest ships in EVE: when fit for speed, they can reach over 9 AU/s, meaning they can easily outrun any ship save for speed-fit [[interceptor]]s and the [[Leopard]]. | ||
:In addition to their speed, blockade runners are also very agile. Even when fit to maximize cargo space, they can align and warp in 5 seconds (assuming the propulsion module is not active); speed-fit blockade runners can align in 4 seconds (or even 3 seconds for some extreme fits, which is as agile as a frigate). Reducing align time is, however, heavily dependent on having good [[#Skills|navigation skills]] or fitting [[implants]]. | : In addition to their speed, blockade runners are also very agile. Even when fit to maximize cargo space, they can align and warp in 5 seconds (assuming the propulsion module is not active); speed-fit blockade runners can align in 4 seconds (or even 3 seconds for some extreme fits, which is as agile as a frigate). Reducing align time is, however, heavily dependent on having good [[#Skills|navigation skills]] or fitting [[implants]]. | ||
;Tank | ; Tank | ||
:Given that blockade runners are designed to fly quickly and stealthily, it's not surprising that their [[tank]]s are relatively weak. They have around 8-15k effective hit points (EHP), which is roughly comparable to the Tech 1 bulk transports. On the upside, their [[signature radius]] is around 110 m, half of the Tech 1 haulers', which makes them harder to lock on to or hit with weapons. Nonetheless, blockade runners are fragile for their size; most cruisers with a similar signature radius have 4-10x as much EHP. | : Given that blockade runners are designed to fly quickly and stealthily, it's not surprising that their [[tank]]s are relatively weak. They have around 8-15k effective hit points (EHP), which is roughly comparable to the Tech 1 bulk transports. On the upside, their [[signature radius]] is around 110 m, half of the Tech 1 haulers', which makes them harder to lock on to or hit with weapons. Nonetheless, blockade runners are fragile for their size; most cruisers with a similar signature radius have 4-10x as much EHP. | ||
;Cloak | ; Cloak | ||
:Blockade runners can fit covert ops (CovOps) [[cloaking|cloaking devices]], which means they can warp while cloaked. They can also use [[Jump_Drives_and_Cynosural_Fields#Covert_Cynosural_Fields|covert jump bridges]] (created by [[Black Ops]] battleships). | : Blockade runners can fit covert ops (CovOps) [[cloaking|cloaking devices]], which means they can warp while cloaked. They can also use [[Jump_Drives_and_Cynosural_Fields#Covert_Cynosural_Fields|covert jump bridges]] (created by [[Black Ops]] battleships). | ||
== Ship comparison == | == Ship comparison == | ||
There are | There are five blockade runner ships, one from each race, plus one from [[ORE]](Upwell). The empire faction ships have two high slots, the ORE one has four. Haulers have a total of six medium (M) and low (L) slots (the Crane and Deluge have 4M/2L, the Viator and Prowler have 3M/3L, and the Prorator has 2M/4L), and two medium rig slots. They are rather expensive ships, costing around 100M ISK (not including fittings). | ||
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! Race | |||
! | ! Ship | ||
! | ! Description | ||
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| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Logo_faction_amarr_empire.png|64px|link=|Amarr Empire]] | ||
| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Prorator.jpg|64px|link= Prorator]] | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | | style="vertical-align: top;" | The '''[[Prorator]]''' is the most flexible of the blockade runners. While it has the lowest base cargo capacity, its four low slots means it can be easily customized between speed and cargo capacity, but its overall stats are somewhat average. | ||
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| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Logo_faction_caldari_state.png|64px|link=|Caldari State]] | ||
| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Crane.jpg|64px|link= Crane]] | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" | The '''[[Crane]]''' is the toughest of the blockade runners, with over 15k EHP (about 50% more than the other ships). While it has the highest base cargo capacity, there is not much room for | | style="vertical-align: top;" | The '''[[Crane]]''' is the toughest of the blockade runners, with over 15k EHP (about 50% more than the other ships). While it has the highest base cargo capacity, there is not much room for customization as it only has two low slots, and its align time tends to be higher than the other ships'. | ||
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| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Logo_faction_gallente_federation.png|64px|link=|Gallente Federation]] | ||
| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Viator.jpg|64px|link= Viator]] | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" | | | style="vertical-align: top;" | The '''[[Viator]]''' is a middle-of-the-road ship, with average tank and speed, and an above-average cargo capacity. However, its signature radius is the highest of the blockade runners, about 15% larger than the Prowler's. | ||
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| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Logo_faction_minmatar_republic.png|64px|link=|Minmatar Republic]] | ||
| | | style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Prowler.jpg|64px|link= Prowler]] | ||
| style="vertical-align:top" | The '''[[Prowler]]''' is the fastest blockade runner at sub-light speeds, reaching 350 m/s with good skills (about 40% faster than the other ships). It also has the smallest signature radius, but its cargo capacity tends to be a bit below average. | | style="vertical-align: top;" | The '''[[Prowler]]''' is the fastest blockade runner at sub-light speeds, reaching 350 m/s with good skills (about 40% faster than the other ships). It also has the smallest signature radius, but its cargo capacity tends to be a bit below average. | ||
|- | |||
| style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Upwell_Consortium_logo.png|64px|link=|Minmatar Republic]] | |||
| style="padding: 0;" | [[image:Deluge.jpg|64px|link= Deluge]] | |||
| style="vertical-align: top;" | The '''[[Deluge]]''' is the only blockade runner that has a secondary cargo bay. It can store an amazing 30,000{{m3}} of cargo in its [[infrastructure hold]] as long as they have an item type that is allowed to go in there. | |||
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{{expansion past|The blockade runners were rebalanced in the [[Kronos (expansion)|Kronos expansion]]. Before then, only the Prowler had two high slots (the other ships only had one), making it the preferred ship for flying in wormhole space. Additionally, only the Viator and the Prorator could be easily fit to carry 10,000 | {{expansion past | ||
|The blockade runners were rebalanced in the [[Kronos (expansion)|Kronos expansion]]. Before then, only the Prowler had two high slots (the other ships only had one), making it the preferred ship for flying in wormhole space. Additionally, only the Viator and the Prorator could be easily fit to carry 10,000{{m3}} (i.e. a packaged cruiser) of cargo. | |||
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== Skills == | == Skills == | ||
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==== Carrying cruisers ==== | ==== Carrying cruisers ==== | ||
Every blockade runner is capable of carrying a packaged cruiser (10,000 | Every blockade runner is capable of carrying a packaged cruiser (10,000{{m3}}), which can be useful for moving expensive ships through dangerous space (e.g to bring a Tech 2 cruiser into nullsec to use it for [[ratting]]). In order to do this, you must fit: | ||
* '''{{co|wheat|Expanded Cargohold II}}''' modules in ''every'' low slot and | * '''{{co|wheat|Expanded Cargohold II}}''' modules in ''every'' low slot and | ||
* One '''{{co|wheat|Medium Cargohold Optimization I}}''' rig. | * One '''{{co|wheat|Medium Cargohold Optimization I}}''' rig. | ||
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You can then use the remaining rig and low slot(s) to fit, depending on your needs: | You can then use the remaining rig and low slot(s) to fit, depending on your needs: | ||
* An '''{{co|wheat|Auxiliary Thrusters}}''' rig, for increased sub-light speed | * An '''{{co|wheat|Auxiliary Thrusters}}''' rig, for increased sub-light speed | ||
* A '''{{co|wheat|Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer}}''' rig, for increased warp speed | * A '''{{co|wheat|Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer}}''' rig, for increased warp speed | ||
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=== Module reference === | === Module reference === | ||
{{see also|Fitting Modules and Rigs Guide}} | {{see also|Fitting Modules and Rigs Guide}} | ||
====Mid slots==== | ==== Mid slots ==== | ||
*'''{{co|wheat|Shield Hardeners}}''': Active module, +50% shield resistance (+55% for the Tech 2 module) to one damage type | *'''{{co|wheat|Shield Hardeners}}''': Active module, +50% shield resistance (+55% for the Tech 2 module) to one damage type | ||
*'''{{co|wheat|Multispectrum Shield Hardener}}''': Active module, +25% shield resistance (+30% for the Tech 2 module) to all damage types | *'''{{co|wheat|Multispectrum Shield Hardener}}''': Active module, +25% shield resistance (+30% for the Tech 2 module) to all damage types | ||
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*'''{{co|wheat|ECM Burst}}''': Chance to jam any targets within 5km with jamming strength 6 (6km strength 7.2 for the Tech 2 module) | *'''{{co|wheat|ECM Burst}}''': Chance to jam any targets within 5km with jamming strength 6 (6km strength 7.2 for the Tech 2 module) | ||
====Low slots ==== | ==== Low slots ==== | ||
*'''{{co|wheat|Nanofiber Internal Structure}}''': +7.85% velocity, -13.1% inertia, -15% structure (+9.4%, -15.8%, -20% for the Tech 2 module) | *'''{{co|wheat|Nanofiber Internal Structure}}''': +7.85% velocity, -13.1% inertia, -15% structure (+9.4%, -15.8%, -20% for the Tech 2 module) | ||
*'''{{co|wheat|Inertial Stabilizers}}''': -16.7% inertia, +10% signature radius (-20%, +11% for the Tech 2 module) | *'''{{co|wheat|Inertial Stabilizers}}''': -16.7% inertia, +10% signature radius (-20%, +11% for the Tech 2 module) | ||
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=== Low-sec === | === Low-sec === | ||
{{see also|Safety Tips for Operating in Low Sec}} | {{see also|Safety Tips for Operating in Low Sec}} | ||
Similar rules apply to [[low-sec]], except that you can expect more frequent [[gatecamps]], especially at choke points or the entrances to low-sec space from high-sec. You are most vulnerable just after jumping through a stargate, but keep in mind that unless you start moving your ship or activate any modules, you are [[Timers#Gate_Cloak_Timer|invulnerable for 60 seconds]]. Take this time to assess the situation after jumping through a gate, paying particular attention to any ships or structures within 2000m of you (which will prevent you from [[cloaking]]) or close to the flight path towards your destination. Also check for any | Similar rules apply to [[low-sec]], except that you can expect more frequent [[gatecamps]], especially at choke points or the entrances to low-sec space from high-sec. You are most vulnerable just after jumping through a stargate, but keep in mind that unless you start moving your ship or activate any modules, you are [[Timers#Gate_Cloak_Timer|invulnerable for 60 seconds]]. Take this time to assess the situation after jumping through a gate, paying particular attention to any ships or structures within 2000m of you (which will prevent you from [[cloaking]]) or close to the flight path towards your destination. Also check for any [[Interceptor]]s, as they can target you very quickly. | ||
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If the path is clear, you can give the "Warp To" (or "Jump") command, and immediately activate your cloak. This gives hostile ships next to no time to lock on to you and activate their [[Warp disruption|warp disruptor modules ("point")]], so you should be reasonably safe. You will accelerate under cloak and warp off to your destination. | If the path is clear, you can give the "Warp To" (or "Jump") command, and immediately activate your cloak. This gives hostile ships next to no time to lock on to you and activate their [[Warp disruption|warp disruptor modules ("point")]], so you should be reasonably safe. You will accelerate under cloak and warp off to your destination. | ||
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=== Null-sec and wormholes === | === Null-sec and wormholes === | ||
{{see also|Surviving Nullsec}} | {{see also|Surviving Nullsec}} | ||
The biggest danger to blockade runners are [[bubble|warp disruption bubbles]], which are a reasonably common sight in null-sec. These are often set up around stargates or along common flight routes ( | The biggest danger to blockade runners are [[bubble|warp disruption bubbles]], which are a reasonably common sight in null-sec. These are often set up around stargates or along common flight routes (e.g. between two stargates), and will prevent you from warping as long as you are inside one of them. Therefore, it's generally advised to never warp directly from stargate to stargate, but instead warp to a random celestial (planet/moon/bookmark) first. | ||
As with low-sec, take advantage of the 60 seconds of invulnerability after jumping through a stargate to check your surroundings. Keep a particular eye out for [[Interdictor]]s and [[Cruiser#Heavy_Interdiction_Cruisers|Heavy Interdiction Cruisers]], as these ships can generate bubbles the moment they see you uncloak. | As with low-sec, take advantage of the 60 seconds of invulnerability after jumping through a stargate to check your surroundings. Keep a particular eye out for [[Interdictor]]s and [[Cruiser#Heavy_Interdiction_Cruisers|Heavy Interdiction Cruisers]], as these ships can generate bubbles the moment they see you uncloak. | ||
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* Try to fly out of the bubble while cloaked ("burn out of the bubble"). This technique only works if no ships get within 2000m of you (as this deactivates your cloak), so you have to pick your flight path carefully: choose (if possible) a path far away from enemy ships (or other object, including [[jetcan]]s), yet with a relatively short distance to the bubble's edge. [[Manual_Piloting|Double-click in space]] (which orders your ship to fly in that direction), immediately activate the cloak, then the MWD ([[Keyboard controls|keyboard shortcuts]] are very helpful here!). Once you are out of the bubble, find a celestial to warp to (making sure that your warp path doesn't take you back into the bubble), and give the "Warp To" command. | * Try to fly out of the bubble while cloaked ("burn out of the bubble"). This technique only works if no ships get within 2000m of you (as this deactivates your cloak), so you have to pick your flight path carefully: choose (if possible) a path far away from enemy ships (or other object, including [[jetcan]]s), yet with a relatively short distance to the bubble's edge. [[Manual_Piloting|Double-click in space]] (which orders your ship to fly in that direction), immediately activate the cloak, then the MWD ([[Keyboard controls|keyboard shortcuts]] are very helpful here!). Once you are out of the bubble, find a celestial to warp to (making sure that your warp path doesn't take you back into the bubble), and give the "Warp To" command. | ||
Bubbles can also catch you while you are warping to a stargate. The best way to avoid them is to never warp directly from gate to gate (most bubbles are set up along that flight path). For an extra layer of security, set up [[ | Bubbles can also catch you while you are warping to a stargate. The best way to avoid them is to never warp directly from gate to gate (most bubbles are set up along that flight path). For an extra layer of security, set up [[Bookmark#Tactical|gate observation bookmarks]] in systems you frequently fly through, and fly to them first to observe any activity around the stargate (locations of bubbles, ships, etc). If the path to the gate is clear, you can then jump through the gate and into the next system. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category: Ships]] | [[Category: Ships]] | ||