Difference between revisions of "Merlin"
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*Feel free to use bigger guns or hybrids if your fitting and cap skills allow. | *Feel free to use bigger guns or hybrids if your fitting and cap skills allow. | ||
*The listed rigs are quite cheap and will add to your EHP, but you must get them yourself. | *The listed rigs are quite cheap and will add to your EHP, but you must get them yourself. | ||
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| + | |name=Merlin, Gate tackle, low skills | ||
| + | |high=200mm Autocannon I<br>200mm Autocannon I<br>200mm Autocannon I | ||
| + | |mid=1 MN Microwarpdrive I<br>Sensor Booster I<br> Cap Recharger I<br>Warp Disruptor I | ||
| + | |low=Damage Control I<br>Nanofiber Internal Structure I<br>Overdrive Injector System I | ||
| + | |charges=Republic Fleet Fusion S<br>Scan Resolution Script | ||
| + | |drones= | ||
| + | |rigs= | ||
| + | |recommended1= | ||
| + | |recommended2= | ||
| + | |recommended3= | ||
| + | |notes= | ||
| + | *This fit is primarily used to fast lock targets during a gate camp. | ||
| + | *Orbit the gate at 2km or less with sensor booster running and scripted for Scan Resolution. | ||
| + | *When a target appears, targetlock it and get closer using Microwarp. *Then warp disrupt and shut off microwarp once within 20 km. *Capacitor is an issue, but should last at least a minute. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 08:09, 27 June 2012
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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. SHIP BONUSES
Caldari Frigate Skill Bonus: 5% bonus to shield resistances and 5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage per skill level.
Ship Attributes
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5 (4/2) 
5 
2
45 MW 
190 tf
290 m/sec
300 m³
Summary
Update (for Inferno) With the changes in Inferno, the Merlin is now one of the better, if not the best, T1 frigate in the game. It now have 3 high slot with 3 damage-bonused turret hardpoint, allowing for exceptional damage at close range; while maintaining 4 mid slots which not only giving it great flexibility as a tackler but also the ability to fit a robust shield tank, complimented by a resistance bonus. Its speed is also decent; while not as fast as other minmatar frigates, most commonly the Rifter, fitting an MWD/AB combined with a Nanofiber Internal Structure is enough for the Merlin to match any other ship in speed. In short, the Merlin have a good combination of everything: speed. tank and damage, not to mention being a Caldari ship, which most new pilots will already have training for; these advantages make it one of the best frigate to PvP with, for old and new pilots alike.
Skills
Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Merlin for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.
Fitting
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Tactics
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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