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| shipimg=Widow.jpg

| shipname=Widow

~~| caption=Widow~~

| class= Black Ops

| class=Black Ops

| grouping=Black Ops

| hulltype=Scorpion Class

| faction=Caldari State

~~| race=Caldari~~

| variations= {{Ship|Scorpion}},

{{Ship|Scorpion Navy Issue}},

| tech=2

~~| ecmprio=3~~

| powergrid= 9,800 MW

| cpu= 800 tf

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| dronebay=75 m³

| bandwidth=75 Mbit/sec

| quote= Protecting our citizens is often at odds with sharing all records.

| quote_attribution=Isilionen Huomaila, CEO of House of Records

| info=Black Ops battleships are designed for infiltration and espionage behind enemy lines. With the use of a short-range jump drive and a portal generator, they are capable of making a special type of jump portal usable only by covert ops vessels. This enables them to stealthily plant reconnaissance and espionage forces in enemy territory. For the final word in clandestine maneuvers, look no further. Developer: Kaalakiota As befits one of the largest weapons manufacturers in the known world, Kaalakiota's ships are very combat focused. Favoring the traditional Caldari combat strategy, they are designed around a substantial number of weapons systems, especially missile launchers. However, they have rather weak armor and structure, relying more on shields for protection.

| bonuses=Caldari Battleship bonuses (per skill level):

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| maxvelocity=106 m/sec

| inertia=0.068

| warpspeed=3.5 AU/s

| warpspeed=3.0 AU/s

| warptime=14.24 s

| targetrange=93.60 km

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== Summary ==

The '''Widow''' is the Caldari [[Black Ops]]. As a Caldari ship the bonuses for missiles and shield resists are not surprising. The bonus to [[ECM]] is unusual for a Black Ops though but in line with the [[Scorpion|Scorpion's]] design. It's noteworthy that it also applies to [[Electronic warfare#Burst ~~Jammers~~|burst jammers]] because those can be very helpful to shake off tackle if you ever get caught.

The '''Widow''' is the Caldari [[Black Ops]]. As a Caldari ship the bonuses for missiles and shield resists are not surprising. The bonus to [[ECM]] is unusual for a Black Ops though but in line with the [[Scorpion|Scorpion's]] design. It's noteworthy that it also applies to [[Electronic warfare#Burst jammers|burst jammers]] because those can be very helpful to shake off tackle if you ever get caught.

The Widow can fit an impressive shield tank due to its resist bonus and eight mid slots. If shield tanked and fitted with torpedoes, its DPS is high and comparable with the [[Redeemer]].

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== Skills ==

''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Widow for a specific or ~~it's~~ common role(s) can be written here.''

''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Widow for a specific or its common role(s) can be written here.''

== Tactics ==

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== Notes ==

'~~'You can write additional notes for~~ Widow ~~here~~.''

While a widow is generally understood to mean a woman whose husband has died, given the theme of Caldari ship names the Widow's name probably refers to the North American dragonfly called the Widow Skimmer, or more commonly simply the Widow.

== Patch ~~History~~ ==

== Patch history ==

While all Black Ops saw extensive changes from 2019 to 2022 (see [[Black Ops#History]]), the Widow had significant changes (both explicit and implicit): In October 2018 the ECM changes affected it a lot. In November 2020 torpedoes got buffed which increased the Widow's damage potential. Combined with the rework in Enter the Portal (Juni 2021), the Widow changed its focus from an ECM support ship which is usually armor tanked to a shield tanked damage dealer.

{{Expansion past|

'''Version 22.02 - Release 2025-03-12.1''' - ''Revenant Major Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-22-02 Patch Notes])

''The warp speeds of all ships have been adjusted to bring them all together for similar sizes of ships.''

* Warp speed reduced from 3.5 AU/s to 3.0 AU/s

'''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])

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'''18.09 Release - Build: 1810288 - 2020-09-22''' - ''"Rolling Thunder" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/~~article~~/~~qgbcm2~~/patch-notes-for-version-18-09 Patch Notes])

'''18.09 Release - Build: 1810288 - 2020-09-22''' - ''"Rolling Thunder" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-for-version-18-09 Patch Notes])

''Furthermore, all Black Ops ships are finally getting a Fuel Bay upgrade and there will be improved resistance profiles for Black Ops Battleships.'' - [https://www.eveonline.com/~~article~~/~~qgre3x~~/rolling-thunder-new-update-on-22-sep CCP Dopamine, Rolling Thunder News Post]

''Furthermore, all Black Ops ships are finally getting a Fuel Bay upgrade and there will be improved resistance profiles for Black Ops Battleships.'' - [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/rolling-thunder-new-update-on-22-sep CCP Dopamine, Rolling Thunder News Post]

* Fuel bay capacity increased from 1,250 m3 to 2,150 m3 (+900 m3, +72%)

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'''18.04 Release - Build: 1706308 - 2020-04-15''' - ''"Surgical Strike" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/~~article~~/~~q8tteh~~/patch-notes-for-18-04-release Patch Notes])

'''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])

* Increased Scan Resolution by 30% for Marauders and Black Ops

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   | shipimg=Widow.jpg
   | shipname=Widow
- | caption=Widow
+  | class= Black Ops
-  | class=Black Ops
   | grouping=Black Ops
   | hulltype=Scorpion Class
   | faction=Caldari State
- | race=Caldari
   | variations= {{Ship|Scorpion}},<br>
 {{Ship|Scorpion Navy Issue}},<br>
 {{Ship|Rattlesnake}}
   | tech=2
- | ecmprio=3
   | powergrid= 9,800 MW
   | cpu= 800 tf
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   | dronebay=75 m³
   | bandwidth=75 Mbit/sec
+ | quote= Protecting our citizens is often at odds with sharing all records.
+ | quote_attribution=Isilionen Huomaila, CEO of House of Records
   | info=Black Ops battleships are designed for infiltration and espionage behind enemy lines. With the use of a short-range jump drive and a portal generator, they are capable of making a special type of jump portal usable only by covert ops vessels. This enables them to stealthily plant reconnaissance and espionage forces in enemy territory. For the final word in clandestine maneuvers, look no further.<br><br>Developer: Kaalakiota <br>As befits one of the largest weapons manufacturers in the known world, Kaalakiota's ships are very combat focused. Favoring the traditional Caldari combat strategy, they are designed around a substantial number of weapons systems, especially missile launchers. However, they have rather weak armor and structure, relying more on shields for protection.
   | bonuses=<b>Caldari Battleship bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>
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   | maxvelocity=106 m/sec
   | inertia=0.068
-  | warpspeed=3.5 AU/s
+  | warpspeed=3.0 AU/s
   | warptime=14.24 s
   | targetrange=93.60 km
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 == Summary ==
-The '''Widow''' is the Caldari [[Black Ops]]. As a Caldari ship the bonuses for missiles and shield resists are not surprising. The bonus to [[ECM]] is unusual for a Black Ops though but in line with the [[Scorpion|Scorpion's]] design. It's noteworthy that it also applies to [[Electronic warfare#Burst Jammers|burst jammers]] because those can be very helpful to shake off tackle if you ever get caught.
+The '''Widow''' is the Caldari [[Black Ops]]. As a Caldari ship the bonuses for missiles and shield resists are not surprising. The bonus to [[ECM]] is unusual for a Black Ops though but in line with the [[Scorpion|Scorpion's]] design. It's noteworthy that it also applies to [[Electronic warfare#Burst jammers|burst jammers]] because those can be very helpful to shake off tackle if you ever get caught.
 The Widow can fit an impressive shield tank due to its resist bonus and eight mid slots. If shield tanked and fitted with torpedoes, its DPS is high and comparable with the [[Redeemer]].
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 == Skills ==
-''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Widow for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.''
+''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Widow for a specific or its common role(s) can be written here.''
 == Tactics ==
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 == Notes ==
-''You can write additional notes for Widow here.''
+While a widow is generally understood to mean a woman whose husband has died, given the theme of Caldari ship names the Widow's name probably refers to the North American dragonfly called the Widow Skimmer, or more commonly simply the Widow.
-== Patch History ==
+== Patch history ==
 While all Black Ops saw extensive changes from 2019 to 2022 (see [[Black Ops#History]]), the Widow had significant changes (both explicit and implicit): In October 2018 the ECM changes affected it a lot. In November 2020 torpedoes got buffed which increased the Widow's damage potential. Combined with the rework in Enter the Portal (Juni 2021), the Widow changed its focus from an ECM support ship which is usually armor tanked to a shield tanked damage dealer.
 {{Expansion past|
+'''Version 22.02 - Release 2025-03-12.1''' - ''Revenant Major Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-22-02 Patch Notes])
+''The warp speeds of all ships have been adjusted to bring them all together for similar sizes of ships.''
+* Warp speed reduced from 3.5 AU/s to 3.0 AU/s
 '''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])
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-'''18.09 Release - Build: 1810288 - 2020-09-22''' - ''"Rolling Thunder" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/article/qgbcm2/patch-notes-for-version-18-09 Patch Notes])
+'''18.09 Release - Build: 1810288 - 2020-09-22''' - ''"Rolling Thunder" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-for-version-18-09 Patch Notes])
-''Furthermore, all Black Ops ships are finally getting a Fuel Bay upgrade and there will be improved resistance profiles for Black Ops Battleships.'' - [https://www.eveonline.com/article/qgre3x/rolling-thunder-new-update-on-22-sep CCP Dopamine, Rolling Thunder News Post]
+''Furthermore, all Black Ops ships are finally getting a Fuel Bay upgrade and there will be improved resistance profiles for Black Ops Battleships.'' - [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/rolling-thunder-new-update-on-22-sep CCP Dopamine, Rolling Thunder News Post]
 * Fuel bay capacity increased from 1,250 m3 to 2,150 m3 (+900 m3, +72%)
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-'''18.04 Release - Build: 1706308 - 2020-04-15''' - ''"Surgical Strike" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/article/q8tteh/patch-notes-for-18-04-release Patch Notes])
+'''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])
 * Increased Scan Resolution by 30% for Marauders and Black Ops