Electronic Countermeasures: Difference between revisions

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There are 3 main types of ECM modules:

'''NOTE: Optimal Range and Falloff of all ECM modules have been reduced by 10% in RETRIBUTION. ~~This has been compensated~~ for by the ~~addition~~ of ~~4 new recial~~ sensor ~~compensation skills which add back 4~~% per level ~~for each ECM race module.'''~~ (~~Please~~ see ~~discussion and recheck statement concerning sensor comp skills~~)

'''NOTE: Optimal Range and Falloff of all ECM modules have been reduced by 10% in RETRIBUTION. The Blackbird, Tengu (with Obfuscation Manifold) and Scorpion get range buffs which more than offset this nerf. The Blackbird and Tengu getting a 12.5% gain for a net gain of 2.5% and the Scorpion a 25% buff for a net gain of 15%. Note, the Griffin has no range buff so it will lose 10% based on the module nerf. Retribution also brings a skill that counters ECM. Pilots can now train four racial skills that improve their sensor strength by 5% per level making your chance to jam lower (see section on calculating jam probability) if the skill is trained for the ship they are currently piloting.

*ECM Multispectral Jammers - These modules are reasonably effective on all targets with a high capacitor cost. These modules have a significantly lower range and strength than racial jammers.

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 There are 3 main types of ECM modules:
-'''NOTE: Optimal Range and Falloff of all ECM modules have been reduced by 10% in RETRIBUTION. This has been compensated for by the addition of 4 new recial sensor compensation skills which add back 4% per level for each ECM race module.''' (Please see discussion and recheck statement concerning sensor comp skills)
+'''NOTE: Optimal Range and Falloff of all ECM modules have been reduced by 10% in RETRIBUTION. The Blackbird, Tengu (with Obfuscation Manifold) and Scorpion get range buffs which more than offset this nerf.  The Blackbird and Tengu getting a 12.5% gain for a net gain of 2.5% and the Scorpion a 25% buff for a net gain of 15%.  Note, the Griffin has no range buff so it will lose 10% based on the module nerf.  Retribution also brings a skill that counters ECM.  Pilots can now train four racial skills that improve their sensor strength by 5% per level making your chance to jam lower (see section on calculating jam probability) if the skill is trained for the ship they are currently piloting.
 *ECM Multispectral Jammers - These modules are reasonably effective on all targets with a high capacitor cost. These modules have a significantly lower range and strength than racial jammers.