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{{hatnote|This guide is designed to detail the use of [[Drones#Electronic warfare drones|ECM Drones]] and [[AMC]] assigned [[ECM]] [[Griffin]]s for the purpose of defending yourself and other AMC members who may need assistance. For detailed guide about drones, electronic warfare, or ECM, see [[Drones]], [[Drone mechanics]], [[Electronic warfare]] and [[Electronic Countermeasures]].}}
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'''AMC Search & Rescue Operations''' are intended to give members of the [[Averon Mining Campus]] who may not be experienced in EWAR or combat operations a set of tools that will enable them to maximize their chances of escape should they be unfortunate enough to find themselves under attack during AMC Mining Operations.
  
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==Purpose of this Guide==
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== Electronic warfare at the AMC ==
  
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This guide is designed to detail the use of [[Drones#Electronic_warfare_drones|ECM Drones]] and [[AMC]] assigned [[ECM Guide|ECM]] [[Griffin]]s for the purpose of defending yourself and other AMC members who may need assistance.
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An unfortunate reality of life in the AMC and of mining in general is that, generally speaking, miners make easy targets. The majority of ships that are used in both solo and fleet mining operations simply cannot withstand the DPS that a well flown, well-fitted combat ship can put out. Once tackled, it is usually just a matter of time before the attacker is able to burn through the defenses of even a well-tanked mining ship. This often means miners end up on the wrong end of a killmail.
  
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It is '''NOT''' intended to be a guide to help you instigate or participate in Combat Operations with War targets in AMC space.
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This aggression can come from either normal gankers or enemy war targets (WTs).
  
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The tips, tricks and hints contained within this guide are designed to be use for defensive operations only.
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[[EVE University]] often finds itself at war with various player corporations. Despite our best efforts, some of these corporations are aware of the location of the AMC, and during times of war unexpected visits from war targets are not uncommon.
  
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It is not intended to be a full EWAR or ECM fleet operations guide. Detailed Guides for these broader topics can be found [[ECM_Guide|Here]]
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===What are AMC Search & Rescue Ops?===
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In simple terms, AMC S&R OPS are intended to give members of the AMC, who may not be experienced in EWAR or Combat Operations, a set of tools that will enable you to maximise your chances of escape should you be unfortunate enough to find yourself under attack during AMC Mining Operations.
 
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The techniques described in this guide will give you an increased chance to escape from a Combat Situation and hopefully allow you and your Corpmates to recover to a place of safety.
 
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===Why do we need ECM/EWAR in the AMC?===
 
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An unfortunate reality of life in the AMC and of Mining in general is that, generally speaking, Miners make easy targets. The majority of EVE ships that are used in both Solo and Fleet Mining Operations simply cannot withstand the DPS that a well flown, well fitted combat ship can put out. Once tackled, it is usually just a matter of time before the attacker is able to burn through the defences of even a well tanked Mining ship. Inevitably this often means Miners end up on the wrong end of a KillMail.
 
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This aggression can come from either simple Gankers or, more importantly, Enemy War Targets.
 
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As a part of EVE University, the AMC often finds itself at War with various player owned Corporations. Despite our best efforts some of these Corporations are aware of the location of the AMC, during times of war unexpected visits from War Targets are not uncommon.
 
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As it is against AMC reccomendations to engage War Targets in open combat (to do so merely encourages more frequent visits from the Enemy to the AMC Home Systems) the AMC Officers recommend all members of the AMC are capable of defending themselves and, if they wish to do so, their Corpmates, using ECM.
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The AMC discourages engaging war targets in open combat, as doing so often encourages more frequent enemy visits to the AMC area. The AMC officers instead recommend that all members of the AMC be capable of defending themselves and, if they wish to do so, their corpmates, using [[Electronic Countermeasures]] (ECM).
  
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==Using ECM for self defence==
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=== What is ECM? ===
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ECM (also known as ''jamming'') is a type of [[electronic warfare]] that, when successful, will break any active targeting lock the affected ship has. Further, it will also disrupt the targeting systems of the affected ship ''after'' the lock has been broken, making it impossible for the affected ship to re-target anything else for a period of 20 seconds. However, ECM ''does not'' prevent the use of weapons and systems that do not require a target lock to function, such as smartbombs or unguided missiles.
  
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If we are discouraged from engaging War Targets or Gankers in open combat, what can we do to prevent them getting an easy killmail? Fortunately EVE has within it a set of Items and Skills whose primary purpose is to disrupt the tracking and targeting capabilities of enemy ships. Further to this there are also ships that provide specific bonuses to the use of these modules. More about those later in the guide. These modules are referred to as ECM (Electronic Counter Measures).
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=== How does ECM help ships escape? ===
  
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===What is ECM?===
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Generally speaking, the successful destruction of another player's ship relies on the aggressor's ability to keep it within range of their offensive weapons. To do this, the first thing most hostile players will do when attacking another ship is disabling that ship's warp drive via a {{co|wheat|Warp Disruptor}} or {{co|wheat|Warp Scrambler}} module. However, the weakness of [[warp disruption]] and other movement-impairing modules is their reliance on a stable target lock on the disrupted ship. By breaking that lock, any movement impairing effects that were applied to disrupted or impaired ship will be removed, leaving it free to warp to a safer location.
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ECM is effectively Jamming. The successful use of an ECM module or Drone on an enemy Target will break any active Targeting lock that ship has on any other ship. It will also disrupt the targeting systems of the enemy ship '''after''' the lock has been broken, making it impossible for '''THAT''' ship to re-target any other ship for a period of 20 seconds. ECM, however '''DOES NOT''' prevent the use of weapons and systems that do not require a target lock to function, such as Smart Bombs or unguided missiles.
 
  
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===How does ECM help me escape?===
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== ECM drones ==
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Generally speaking, the successful destruction of another players ship relies on your ability to keep it within range of your offensive weapons. To do this, the first thing most enemy players or gankers will do when attacking another vessel is disable that ships warp drive. To do this they will use a Warp Disruptor or Warp Scramble module. However the use of [[Warp_disruption | Warp Scramblers & Disruptors]] and other movement impairing ship modules requires that the enemy target has a stable target lock on the ship being scrambled. By breaking that lock, any movement impairing effects that were applied to your ship will be removed, leaving you free to warp to a place of safety.
 
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==ECM drones==
 
 
{{main|Drones#Electronic_warfare_drones|ECM drones}}
 
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So now we know what ECM is and how it will help us escape enemy aggression, how do we apply ECM to enemy targets?
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AMC pilots will sometimes find themselves alone and not part of a fleet, such as during solo mining operations or other solo activities. In these situations, the easiest way to retain some ECM capability without fitting EWAR modules is to use ECM drones.
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For self defence, where you will likely find yourself alone, maybe unfleeted, such as solo mining operations or other solo activities, the easiest way to give yourself some ECM capability without fitting modules that might reduce your Tank, is to use ECM Drones.
 
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All [[Mining_Barge#Mining_Barge | Mining Barges]] and [[Mining_Barge#Exhumer | Exhumers]] have drone bays that will allow you to carry 10 Light Drones, with the exception of the [[Retriever | Retriever]] which has a smaller drone bay and can carry only 5.
 
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What this means is that in the majority of cases you can carry  a full complement of 5 defensive [[Drones_101#Combat_Drones | Light Combat Drones]] along with 5 Hornet EC-300 Light ECM Drones. Or if you would prefer you could carry more of any one type, however the amount of drones you can fly at any one time depends on the capabilities of the ship you are flying.
 
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===Using Hornet EC-300 Drones===
 
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Using any drone requires you top have the skills required to fly them.
 
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The Hornet EC-300 requires the following skills to use;
 
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*{{sk|CPU Management|I|mult=yes}}
 
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Some of these skills may take a little while to train for newer pilots – however the obvious advantage they give to you in terms of defensive capabilities often make it a worthwhile investment.
 
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The EC-300 is used in the same way as any other drone, Simply lock the target that has locked onto your ship, and send the drones to attack that target. Once deployed the EC-300's will attempt to Jam  the target repeatedly. If successful, the enemy ship will lose their lock on you and you can simply warp away to a place of safety. Generally a [[Safe_Spot | Safe Spot]] you have previously set up in the system you are mining in. It is recommended that at all times during ECM use you fight Aligned to your safe spot. The use of drones means there is no need to break the align to your place of safety, this dramatically reduces your warp out time if your Drones are successful.
 
  
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Once successful, it is generally considered wise to leave your deployed EC-300's to their fate, as they are cheap and easily replaced. Trying to collect them or waiting for them to return to you uses valuable time that could be better spent making your escape.  
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All [[Mining Barges]] and [[Exhumers]] have drone bays that can fit ten light drones, with the exception of the {{sh|Retriever}} which has a smaller drone bay and can carry only five.
  
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What this means is that in the majority of cases you can carry a full complement of 5 defensive [[Drones#Combat drones|Light Combat Drones]] along with 5 Hornet EC-300 Light ECM Drones. Or if you would prefer you could carry more of any one type, however the amount of drones you can fly at any one time depends on the capabilities of the ship you are flying.
  
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==Using ECM to rescue Corpmates==
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=== Using Hornet EC-300 Drones ===
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{{see also|Drone mechanics}}
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Using any drone requires the pilot to have the necessary prerequisite skills.
  
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During general Operations and more specifically a Fleet [[Mining_Op | Mining Operation]] it may become necessary to help a corpmate who has been aggressed and tackled by a ganker or enemy War Target.
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The {{co|wheat|Hornet EC-300}} requires the following skills to use:
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* {{sk|CPU Management|I|mult=yes}}
  
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To choose to assist a corpmate in trouble is entirely optional. Sometimes to assist a corpmate you may need to put yourself in harms way. However the AMC strongly recommends that, if you are in a position to help a corpmate in distress, and are prepared to help, you should do so.
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Some of these skills may take a little while to train for newer pilots – however the obvious advantage they give in terms of defensive capabilities make it a worthwhile investment.
  
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There are two main ways you can help a corpmate in danger, the first, as discussed above is to target the enemy attacking your corpmate and launch your flight of Hornet EC-300 drones at the target. Once the lock is broken you and your rescued corpmate can warp to your place of safety.  
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The {{co|wheat|EC-300}} is used in the same way as any other drone - simply lock the target that has locked onto your ship, and send the drones to attack that target. Once deployed the EC-300's will attempt to jam the target repeatedly. If successful, the enemy ship will lose their lock on you and you can warp away to a safer location, generally a [[safe spot]] you have previously set up in the system you are mining in. It is recommended that at all times during ECM you are aligned to your safe spot. The use of drones means there is no need to break the alignment to your place of safety, this dramatically reduces your warp out time if your drones are successful.
  
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The second, and more effective way you can help a corpmate in peril is via the use of the AMC Griffin.
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Once successful, it is generally considered wise to leave your deployed EC-300's to their fate, as they are cheap and easily replaced. Trying to collect them or waiting for them to return to you uses valuable time that could be better spent making your escape.
  
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==The AMC Griffin==
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== Rescue operations ==
  
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{{Ship | Griffin | box}}
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During general operations, and particularly during fleet [[mining operations]], it may become necessary to help a corpmate who has been aggressed and tackled by a ganker or war target.
  
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In order to assist Corpmates that might find themselves in need of assistance, the decision was taken to supply a standard fit ECM specific ship to those members of the AMC willing to take on the added responsibility of a Search & Rescue role.
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Assisting a corpmate in trouble is entirely optional. Sometimes doing so will involve putting yourself in harm's way. However, the AMC strongly recommends that, if you are in a position to help a corpmate in distress, and are prepared to help, you should do so.
  
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The Ship that was selected was the Caldari Frigate, the [[Griffin | Griffin]]
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There are two main ways you can help a corpmate in danger: the first, as discussed above, is to target the enemy attacking your corpmate and launch your flight of Hornet EC-300 drones at the target. Once the lock is broken you and your rescued corpmate can warp to a safer location. The second and more effective way is via the use of an AMC {{sh|Griffin}}, as detailed below.
  
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===Required Skills for the AMC Griffin===
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== The AMC Griffin ==
  
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The skill requirements for flying the Griffin are relatively low for a ship that is so effective against enemy targets. In simple terms the only skills you '''need''' in order to be able to fly the Griffin are;
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{{Ship|Griffin|box}}
  
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*{{sk|Caldari Frigate|I|mult=yes}}
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*{{sk|Spaceship Command|I|mult=yes}}
 
  
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These 2 skills represent a total training time of approx 25 minutes.
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The skill requirements for flying the {{co|wheat|Griffin}} are relatively low for a ship that is so effective against enemy targets. The only skills that are ''necessary'' in order to be able to fly the {{co|wheat|Griffin}} are:
  
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* {{sk|Caldari Frigate|I|mult=yes}}
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* {{sk|Spaceship Command|I|mult=yes}}
  
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*{{sk|Caldari Frigate|mult=yes}} - Skills for the specific types of ship you are flying will give you the greatest improvement in ECM effectiveness. 15% bonus to ECM Target Jammer strength per level. +12.5% bonus to ECM Target Jammer optimal range and falloff per level. Requires {{sk|Spaceship Command|I}}.
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These two skills represent a total training time of approximately 25 minutes. However, these skills ''only enable getting into the ship'', and do not cover the use of ECM or other piloting capabilities. The additional skills necessary for basic effectiveness are:
  
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*{{sk|Long Range Targeting|mult=yes}} - 5% Bonus to targeting range per skill level. Requires {{sk|CPU Management|II}}.
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* {{sk|Caldari Frigate|mult=yes}} - Skills for the specific types of ship you are flying will give you the greatest improvement in ECM effectiveness. 15% bonus to ECM Target Jammer strength per level. +12.5% bonus to ECM Target Jammer optimal range and falloff per level. Requires {{sk|Spaceship Command|I}}.
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* {{sk|Long Range Targeting|mult=yes}} - 5% Bonus to targeting range per skill level. Requires {{sk|CPU Management|II}}.
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* {{sk|Frequency Modulation|mult=yes}} - Increases the falloff distance (this will be explained later) of your ECM modules by 10% per level. Requires {{sk|CPU Management|III}} and {{sk|Electronic Warfare|II}}.
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* {{sk|Long Distance Jamming|mult=yes}} - Increases the optimal range of your ECM modules by 10% per level. Requires {{sk|CPU Management|IV}} and {{sk|Electronic Warfare|III}}.
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* {{sk|Electronic Superiority Rigging|mult=yes}} - This will allow you to use the ECM rigs. (See section on ECM modules). Requires {{sk|Jury Rigging|III}} and {{sk|Mechanics|III}}.
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* {{sk|Signal Dispersion|mult=yes}} - Increases your jam strength by 5% per level. This skill requires {{sk|CPU Management|V}} and {{sk|Electronic Warfare|IV}}. If you have decided that you really enjoy being an EWAR pilot this is a great skill to work towards, but it certainly isn't required to have fun flying ECM in fleets.
  
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Some of these skills will develop a pilot's ECM skills far beyond what is required to be effective as a Search & Rescue Pilot within the AMC. Looking at the skills purely from the perspective of return on time invested, {{sk|Caldari Frigate}}, {{sk|Long Range Targeting}}, and {{sk|Long Distance Jamming}} are worth training to at least level III.
  
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*{{sk|Electronic Superiority Rigging|mult=yes}} - This will allow you to use the ECM rigs. (See section on ECM modules). Requires {{sk|Jury Rigging|III}} and {{sk|Mechanics|III}}.
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=== Standard fit ===
  
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===The AMC Griffin standard fit===
 
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When you receive your AMC Griffin, it will come with all of the Modules you need to fly the AMC Griffin standard fit.
 
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| mid3typeID=19952
 
| mid3typeID=19952
 
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| low1name=Emergency Damage Control I
 
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| mid4typeID= 19927
 
| mid4typeID= 19927
 
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| rig3name=Small Particle Dispersion Augmentor I
 
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In this fit, I have fitted one of each of the four ECM modules that the Griffin can use, generally, as part of AMC Search & Rescue OPS you will fit all 4 of the same type before setting off after a target of a known race.
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The fit as shown includes one of each type of ECM module. When acting as part of an actual AMC Search & Rescue Operation, however, pilots will usually fit four of the same type of ECM module, assuming the target's ship is known.
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Below you will find a list of modules included in the fit along with the skills required to operate them.
 
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**Small Particle Dispersion Projector I x2 --  [[Skills:Rigging#Electronic_Superiority_Rigging | Electronic Superiority Rigging Level 1]], [[Skills:Rigging#Jury_Rigging | Jury Rigging Level 3]], [[Skills:Armor#Mechanics | Mechanics Level 3]].
 
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** Small Particle Dispersion Augmentor I x1 --  [[Skills:Rigging#Electronic_Superiority_Rigging | Electronic Superiority Rigging Level 1]], [[Skills:Rigging#Jury_Rigging | Jury Rigging Level 3]], [[Skills:Armor#Mechanics | Mechanics Level 3]].
 
  
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** BZ-5 Neutralizing Spatial Destabilizer ECM x4 -- [[Skills:Electronic_Systems#Electronic_Warfare | Electronic Warfare Level 1]], [[Skills:Engineering#CPU_Management | CPU Management Level 1.]]
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** {{co|wheat|Small Particle Dispersion Projector I}} x 2 - {{sk|Electronic Superiority Rigging}}
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** Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I x1 -- [[Skills:Navigation#High_Speed_Maneuvering | High Speed Maneuvering Level 1]], [[Skills:Navigation#Navigation | Navigation Level 3]], [[Skills:Navigation#Afterburner | Afterburner Level 3]]
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** {{co|wheat|Emergency Damage Control I}} x 1 - {{sk|Hull Upgrades|I}}, {{sk|Mechanics|I}}
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'''NOTE: The skill requirements for all of the Mid Slot racial Jammers are Identical – just train the above regardless of which racials you will need for a particular enemy.'''
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** {{co|wheat|BZ-5 Neutralizing Spatial Destabilizer ECM}} x 4 - {{sk|Electronic Warfare|I}}, {{sk|CPU Management|I}}
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** {{co|wheat|5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive}} x 1 - {{sk|High Speed Maneuvering|I}}, {{sk|Navigation|III}}, {{sk|Afterburner|III}}
  
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'''Notes:'''
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* The skill requirements for all of the ECM modules are identical – just train the above regardless of which racial module is needed for a particular enemy.
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* [[Skills:Rigging|Rigging skills]] are not necessary to equip rigs or to receive their benefits; they only reduce the drawbacks of using rigs of the relevant type.
  
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The race-specific modules are not named in a way that makes it obvious what race of ships they're effective against. I have compiled a series of images to help you make a quick decision when in the heat of battle. Remember that each race's ship's all have the same colour background in the portrait image you see when you have them targeted. Using the right Racial modules against the right ships can greatly increase your chances of a successful Jam against the attacking ship.
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There are four different sensor types that ECM can target, and each is individually favored by one of the main racial factions. Using the correct racial ECM module against enemy ships will greatly increase the chances of successfully jamming the target ship. However, the race-specific modules are not named in a way that makes it obvious what race of ships they are most effective against. Instead, pilots should remember that the color of ECM module matches the background color of the racial ships against which it is most effective.
  
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* Amarr - Radar (yellow-coloured jammers)
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* Amarr - Radar ({{co|yellow|yellow-colored}} jammers)
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* Caldari - Gravimetric (blue-coloured jammers)
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* Caldari - Gravimetric ({{co|blue|blue-colored}} jammers)
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* Gallente - Magnetometric ({{co|green|green-colored}} jammers)
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* Minmatar - Ladar ({{co|red|red-colored}} jammers)
  
  
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|  [[File:Amarr Shuttle.jpg|150px|center]] Amarr (Radar)
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|  [[File:Icon ecm radar.png|128px|center]] Radar Jammers
 
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|  [[File:Caldari Shuttle.jpg|150px|center]] Caldari (Gravimetric)
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|  [[File:Gallente Shuttle.jpg|150px|center]] Gallente (Magnetometric)
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|  [[Image:Gallente Jammer Colour.jpg|150px|center]] Ion Field Projector
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|  [[File:Icon ecm magnetometric.png|128px|center]] Magnetometric Jammers
 
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|  [[Image:Minmatar Ship Colour.jpg|150px|center]] Minmatar (Ladar)
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|  [[File:Minmatar Shuttle.jpg|150px|center]] Minmatar (Ladar)
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|  [[Image:Minmatar Jammer Colour.jpg|150px|center]] Phase Inverter
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|  [[File:Icon ecm ladar.png|128px|center]] Ladar Jammers
 
|}
 
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If you can remember these colour match ups then you will remember exactly which module to activate on a ship you are targeting. Modules should be fitted for the right target before leaving the your ship Hanger. When you receive your AMC griffin you will receive 4 of each type of racial jammer – enough to fill 4 of the 5 Mid-slots on your Griffin and give you the best chance of a successful rescue.
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Modules should be fitted for the correct target before undocking. Each AMC {{co|wheat|Griffin}} comes with four of each type of racial ECM module – enough to fill four of the five midslots on the {{co|wheat|Griffin}} and give the best chance of a successful rescue.
  
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If you want a  detailed description of the way the jammers work, including the maths behind the chances of a successful Jam please visit [[ECM_Guide#How_does_ECM_work.3F | this page]] However, an understanding to that level is not really required for the purposes of AMC Search & Rescue OPS.
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== Operations ==
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=== Using the Griffin ===
  
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==The art of Search & Rescue==
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Here is a typical search and rescue scenario:
  
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OK, so we understand what ECM is. We know what Drones and ships do and we have trained to use them. What Now? How & When do we use the ECM skills we have trained. When do we use the AMC Griffin?
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* A corpmate broadcasts either over [[Mumble]] or in the Fleet or AMC OPS channel that he is under attack and has been tackled.
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** Before you leap into action, you need to gather some intelligence on the situation at hand:
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*** Where is the Corpmate? In your system? The next system? How long will it take you to get to them?
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*** The number and racial type(s) of ship(s) attacking them.
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*** How many Search & Rescue Pilots are available to assist?
  
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===Using the Griffin===
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All of this information will allow you to determine if a rescue attempt is sensible or even possible. For example, if there are many ships attacking your corpmate and he is several jumps away, chances are you will never get to him in time. Even if you are close or in the same system, would rescue be possible? How many enemy ships are there vs. how many available AMC S&R pilots willing to engage? Even 1 to 1 is an extreme risk if there are many enemies, as the AMC Griffin lacks offensive capabilities. If there is a reasonable chance that by attempting a rescue you will be giving the enemy two killmails instead of just one, ''do not'' attempt a rescue.
  
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A typical scenario for the use of the AMC Griffin is described below.
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{{note box
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*A corpmate broadcasts either over Mumble or in the Fleet or AMC OPS Channel that he is under attack and has been tackled.
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To continue the above scenario, assume that the attack is being carried out by a single war target. There are two S&R pilots available and the rescue will be in the current system. You decide to go ahead and attempt a rescue.
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**Before you leap into action, you need to gather some intelligence on the situation at hand.
 
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***Where is the Corpmate? In your system? The next system? How long will it take you to get to them?
 
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***The number and racial type(s) of ship(s) attacking them.  
 
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***How many Search & Rescue Pilots are available to assist?
 
  
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All of this information willow allow you to determine if a rescue attempt is sensible or even possible. For example, if there are many ships attacking your corpmate and he is several jumps away, chances are you will never get to him in time. Even if you are close or in the same system, would rescue be possible? How many enemy ships are there Vs. how many available AMC S&R pilots willing to engage. Even 1 to 1 is an extreme risk. If there is a reasonable chance that by attempting a rescue you will be giving the enemy 2 killmails instead of just one, '''DO NOT''' attempt a rescue.  
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* Warp to the station in system that contains your AMC Griffin. On the way, do the following:
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** Ensure you are in fleet with the ship under attack.
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** Double check which racial ECM modules you need to fit to combat the attacker.
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** Coordinate with the other S&R pilot(s) to ensure you arrive at the attack at approximately the same time.
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** Ensure you have your safe spot location close to hand and ready to click.
  
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{{note box|Rescues should only be attempted if there is a reasonable chance of success.}}
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* Dock, get into your AMC Griffin, fit it, and undock.
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** Right-click the name of the corpmate under attack in your fleet window. This will allow you to warp to his location.
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** Warp to his location within your jammers' range. This will depend on certain skills you have trained. ''Do not warp to 0.''
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** ''Always'' fight on the very edge of the range of your jammers. This gives you the best chance of keep your ship out of danger.
  
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Ok, lets assume that the attack is being carried out by a single Enemy War Target. There are 2 S&R pilots available and the rescue will be in the current system. You decide to go ahead and attempt a rescue.
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* When you arrive on the scene, target the attacking ship.
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** Once you have locked on, activate your ECM modules.
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** Align to a [[safe spot]] or to another, safer location.
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** Wait for a successful jam.
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** When you have successfully jammed your target, you will see a gray circle surrounding the jammer that acquired the jam (shown below the locked ship). Hovering over this will tell you how long until the jam ends. The circle will slowly disappear as the jam ticks down. See the image below.
  
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*Warp to the station in system that contains your AMC Griffin. On the way do the following.
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[[File:JammedPostRetribution.jpg]]
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**Ensure you are fleeted with the ship under attack.
 
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**Double check which racial Jammers you need to fit to combat the attacker.
 
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**Co-ordinate with the other S&R Pilot(s) to ensure you arrive at the attack at approximately the same time.
 
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**Ensure you have your safe spot location close to hand and ready to click.
 
  
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*Dock, Fit and get into your AMC Griffin and undock.
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** As soon as you have jammed successfully, warp to a safer location.
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**Right click the name of the corpmate under attack in your fleet window. This will allow you to Warp to his location
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** ''Do not'' wait for the corpmate who was under attack to get clear. Assume he will do his job, you have done yours.
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**'''DO NOT''' Warp to his location within 0KM!!
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** Wait at your place of safety for any timers you may have triggered to reduce to zero, or for the hostile pilot to leave the system.
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**Warp to his location within whatever the range of your jammers are. This will depend on certain skills you have trained.
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** Dock up and wait ''at least'' 20 minutes before you or any of your corpmates venture back out into space.
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**ALWAYS fight on the very edge of the functional range of your jammers. This gives you the best chance of keep YOUR ship out of harms way.
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** If the aggressor or any war targets return to the system with 20 minutes, start the 20 minute timer again.
  
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*When you arrive on the scene, target the attacking ship.
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=== What if it all goes wrong? ===
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**Once you have locked on, begin to jam.
 
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**Align to your place of safety.
 
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**Wait for a successful Jam.
 
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**When you have successfully jammed your target, you will see a gray circle surrounding the jammer that acquired the jam (shown below the locked ship). Hovering over this will tell you how long until the jam ends. The circle will slowly disappear as the jam ticks down. See the image below.
 
  
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[[Image:JammedPostRetribution.jpg]]
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In general, it shouldn't. If you follow the rules above, you should be fine. However, things change in combat all of the time. If anything changes ''even slightly'' to affect the pattern of the engagement you should warp to your place of safety immediately. This could include:
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* Repeatedly failing to jam
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* ''Any'' additional targets entering the system
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* The corpmate's tank begins to fail
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* The corpmate under attack panics and starts behaving in an erratic manner.
  
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** As soon as you have jammed successfully, warp to your place of safety.
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{{note box
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**'''DO NOT''' wait for the corpmate who was under attack to get clear. Assume he will do his job, you have done yours.
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|Any change to the scenario that may introduce an additional risk to you and your {{co|wheat|Griffin}} should result in an immediate abort to your place of safety.
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**Wait at your place of safety for any timers you may have triggered to reduce to zero, or for the Enemy Target to leave the system.
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**Dock up and wait '''AT LEAST''' 20 minutes before you or any of your corpmates venture back out into space.
 
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**If the aggressor or any War Targets return to the system with 20 minutes, start the 20 minute timer again.
 
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{{note box|EVE University Warsop states that you must wait 20 minutes of enemy inaction before you return to space.}}
 
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===What if it all goes wrong?===
 
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Simply put it shouldn't. If you follow the rules above you should be fine. However, things change in combat all of the time. If anything changes '''EVEN SLIGHTLY''' to affect the pattern of the engagement you should warp to your place of safety immediately. This could include;
 
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*Repeatedly failing to jam
 
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*'''ANY''' additional targets entering the system
 
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*The corpmates Tank begins to fail
 
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*The corpmate under attack panics and starts behaving in an erratic manner.
 
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{{note box|Any change to the scenario that may introduce an additional risk to you and your Griffin, should result in an immediate abort to your place of safety.}}
 
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==What if I am the one under attack?==
 
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First and foremost, don't panic. Do the things '''and only the things''' that will increase your chances of survival.
 
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*Activate any tank modules you may have fitted to your ship.
 
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*Launch any ECM drones you may have to harass your target.
 
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*'''CALMLY''' advise your corpmates of your situation.
 
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**Tell them where you are, how many are attacking you and what they are flying.
 
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**Advise them of the status of your tank. Holding? Failing? If so how fast?
 
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**Don't risk your corpmates warping to you right as your ship explodes and becoming immediate targets.
 
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*Ask if rescue is possible. If so ask them to add you to a fleet or get them added to your fleet if you are already in one.
 
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*Align to your place of safety. Do not orbit, zigzag or approach the enemy ship. If you are tackled, your only reasonable hope of survival is by the use of ECM. As soon as the lock breaks you need to get out of there. Being aligned reduces warp out time.
 
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*Wait for rescue.
 
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*Warp out '''IMMEDIATELY''' upon loss of target lock. '''DO NOT''' wait for Drones to come back, do not try to collect ore in cans. Just get out of there.
 
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*Inform the AMC Search & Rescue pilots of lock break. They should see it but confirm it yourself so they too, can get to their place of safety.
 
  
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The availability of the AMC Griffins does not give any miner an excuse for flying a badly tanked, badly fitted or inappropriate ship. You '''MUST''' ensure your ship has the best tank possible. In this scenario Tank = Time. Time is your friend and your enemy when tackled, have enough of it to be rescued and all will be well. Have too little of it via inadequate tank and no amount of ECM pilots will get to you in time to save you.
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== What if I am the one under attack? ==
  
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'''GOOD LUCK, HAPPY FLYING AND STAY SAFE!'''
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First and foremost, don't panic. Do the things ''and only the things'' that will increase your chances of survival.
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* Activate any tank modules you may have fitted to your ship.
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* Launch any ECM drones you may have to harass your target.
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* ''Calmly'' advise your corpmates of your situation via Mumble or chat channels.
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** Tell them where you are, how many are attacking you and what they are flying.
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** Advise them of the status of your tank. Holding? Failing? If so how fast?
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** Don't risk your corpmates warping to you right as your ship explodes and becoming immediate targets.
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* Ask if rescue is possible. If so ask them to add you to a fleet or get them added to your fleet if you are already in one.
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* Align to a safe spot or safer location. Do not orbit, zigzag or approach the enemy ship. If you are tackled, your only reasonable hope of survival is by the use of ECM. As soon as the lock breaks you need to get out of there. Being aligned reduces warp out time.
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* Wait for rescue.
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* Warp out ''immediately'' upon loss of target lock. ''Do not'' wait for the drones to come back, do not try to collect ore in cans. Just get out of there.
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* Inform the AMC Search & Rescue pilots of lock break. They should see it but confirm it yourself so they too, can get to their place of safety.
  
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See [[EWar_101_Guide]] and [[ECM Guide]] for more information on the topics contained within this Guide.
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The availability of AMC Griffins does not give any miner an excuse for flying a badly-tanked, badly-fitted or inappropriate ship. You ''must'' ensure that your ship has the best tank possible. In this scenario, {{co|wheat|Tank = Time}}. Time is your friend and your enemy when tackled, have enough of it to be rescued and all will be well. Have too little of it due to an inadequate tank, and no amount of ECM pilots will get to you in time to save you.
  
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 22 January 2023

Main article: Averon Mining Campus
This guide is designed to detail the use of ECM Drones and AMC assigned ECM Griffins for the purpose of defending yourself and other AMC members who may need assistance. For detailed guide about drones, electronic warfare, or ECM, see Drones, Drone mechanics, Electronic warfare and Electronic Countermeasures.
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The information contained within this guide are designed to be use for defensive operations only. It is not intended to be a guide to instigating or participating in combat operations in AMC space.

AMC Search & Rescue Operations are intended to give members of the Averon Mining Campus who may not be experienced in EWAR or combat operations a set of tools that will enable them to maximize their chances of escape should they be unfortunate enough to find themselves under attack during AMC Mining Operations.

Electronic warfare at the AMC

An unfortunate reality of life in the AMC and of mining in general is that, generally speaking, miners make easy targets. The majority of ships that are used in both solo and fleet mining operations simply cannot withstand the DPS that a well flown, well-fitted combat ship can put out. Once tackled, it is usually just a matter of time before the attacker is able to burn through the defenses of even a well-tanked mining ship. This often means miners end up on the wrong end of a killmail.

This aggression can come from either normal gankers or enemy war targets (WTs).

EVE University often finds itself at war with various player corporations. Despite our best efforts, some of these corporations are aware of the location of the AMC, and during times of war unexpected visits from war targets are not uncommon.

War targets can attack you without any interference from CONCORD or act of aggression from you.

The AMC discourages engaging war targets in open combat, as doing so often encourages more frequent enemy visits to the AMC area. The AMC officers instead recommend that all members of the AMC be capable of defending themselves and, if they wish to do so, their corpmates, using Electronic Countermeasures (ECM).

What is ECM?

Main article: Electronic Countermeasures

ECM (also known as jamming) is a type of electronic warfare that, when successful, will break any active targeting lock the affected ship has. Further, it will also disrupt the targeting systems of the affected ship after the lock has been broken, making it impossible for the affected ship to re-target anything else for a period of 20 seconds. However, ECM does not prevent the use of weapons and systems that do not require a target lock to function, such as smartbombs or unguided missiles.

How does ECM help ships escape?

Generally speaking, the successful destruction of another player's ship relies on the aggressor's ability to keep it within range of their offensive weapons. To do this, the first thing most hostile players will do when attacking another ship is disabling that ship's warp drive via a Warp Disruptor or Warp Scrambler module. However, the weakness of warp disruption and other movement-impairing modules is their reliance on a stable target lock on the disrupted ship. By breaking that lock, any movement impairing effects that were applied to disrupted or impaired ship will be removed, leaving it free to warp to a safer location.

ECM drones

Main article: ECM drones

AMC pilots will sometimes find themselves alone and not part of a fleet, such as during solo mining operations or other solo activities. In these situations, the easiest way to retain some ECM capability without fitting EWAR modules is to use ECM drones.

All Mining Barges and Exhumers have drone bays that can fit ten light drones, with the exception of the ORE Retriever which has a smaller drone bay and can carry only five.

What this means is that in the majority of cases you can carry a full complement of 5 defensive Light Combat Drones along with 5 Hornet EC-300 Light ECM Drones. Or if you would prefer you could carry more of any one type, however the amount of drones you can fly at any one time depends on the capabilities of the ship you are flying.

Using Hornet EC-300 Drones

See also: Drone mechanics

Using any drone requires the pilot to have the necessary prerequisite skills.

The Hornet EC-300 requires the following skills to use:

Some of these skills may take a little while to train for newer pilots – however the obvious advantage they give in terms of defensive capabilities make it a worthwhile investment.

The EC-300 is used in the same way as any other drone - simply lock the target that has locked onto your ship, and send the drones to attack that target. Once deployed the EC-300's will attempt to jam the target repeatedly. If successful, the enemy ship will lose their lock on you and you can warp away to a safer location, generally a safe spot you have previously set up in the system you are mining in. It is recommended that at all times during ECM you are aligned to your safe spot. The use of drones means there is no need to break the alignment to your place of safety, this dramatically reduces your warp out time if your drones are successful.

Once successful, it is generally considered wise to leave your deployed EC-300's to their fate, as they are cheap and easily replaced. Trying to collect them or waiting for them to return to you uses valuable time that could be better spent making your escape.

Rescue operations

During general operations, and particularly during fleet mining operations, it may become necessary to help a corpmate who has been aggressed and tackled by a ganker or war target.

Assisting a corpmate in trouble is entirely optional. Sometimes doing so will involve putting yourself in harm's way. However, the AMC strongly recommends that, if you are in a position to help a corpmate in distress, and are prepared to help, you should do so.

There are two main ways you can help a corpmate in danger: the first, as discussed above, is to target the enemy attacking your corpmate and launch your flight of Hornet EC-300 drones at the target. Once the lock is broken you and your rescued corpmate can warp to a safer location. The second and more effective way is via the use of an AMC Caldari Griffin, as detailed below.

The AMC Griffin

≡ Frigate: INFORMATION
Griffin
Caldari State
RELATED UNI-WIKI REFERENCES
EVE Online Ships Overview
EXTERNAL LINKS
Griffin on zKillboard
Griffin on EVE Workbench
Griffin on Janice
Griffin on EVE Ref
Griffin
fittings
2
high slots
highs
2
launcher hardpoints
launchers
0
turret hardpoints
turrets
5
middle slots
mediums
2
low slots
lows
drones & cargo
5 m³
drone capacity
drones
5 Mbit/sec
drone bandwidth
b/w
260 m³
cargo capacity
cargo
defense
400 HP
shields
shield electromagnetic resistance
0
shield thermal resistance
20
shield kinetic resistance
40
shield explosive resistance
50
250 HP
armor
armor electromagnetic resistance
50
armor thermal resistance
45
armor kinetic resistance
25
armor explosive resistance
10
target & nav
65.00 km
max. targeting range
tgt. range
42 m
ship signature radius
sig. radius
325 m/sec
max. velocity
max. velocity
S H I P   B O N U S E S

Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
15% bonus to ECM Target Jammer strength
10% reduction in ECM Target Jammer activation cost

The Griffin is much used by the Caldari Navy as a support vessel in combat squadrons, using its impressive array of electronic gadgetry to disrupt the operation of target ships, making them easy prey for traditional combat vessels.

Required skills

The skill requirements for flying the Griffin are relatively low for a ship that is so effective against enemy targets. The only skills that are necessary in order to be able to fly the Griffin are:

These two skills represent a total training time of approximately 25 minutes. However, these skills only enable getting into the ship, and do not cover the use of ECM or other piloting capabilities. The additional skills necessary for basic effectiveness are:

Some of these skills will develop a pilot's ECM skills far beyond what is required to be effective as a Search & Rescue Pilot within the AMC. Looking at the skills purely from the perspective of return on time invested, Caldari Frigate, Long Range Targeting, and Long Distance Jamming are worth training to at least level III.

The skills detailed above allow you to fly a Griffin at a basic level of proficiency. Additional skills are required to operate all of the modules that make up the AMC Griffin Standard fit. These are detailed below.

Standard fit

Each AMC Griffin comes with all of the modules included in the AMC Griffin standard fit:


AMC Griffin
Griffin: AMC Griffin
EFT
[Griffin, AMC Griffin]

Enfeebling Scoped Ladar ECM
BZ-5 Scoped Gravimetric ECM
Umbra Scoped Radar ECM
Hypnos Scoped Magnetometric ECM
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive

Emergency Damage Control I
'Hypnos' Signal Distortion Amplifier I

Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Augmentor I


Hornet EC-300 x1

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KRON 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES


The fit as shown includes one of each type of ECM module. When acting as part of an actual AMC Search & Rescue Operation, however, pilots will usually fit four of the same type of ECM module, assuming the target's ship is known.

Skills

Notes:

  • The skill requirements for all of the ECM modules are identical – just train the above regardless of which racial module is needed for a particular enemy.
  • Rigging skills are not necessary to equip rigs or to receive their benefits; they only reduce the drawbacks of using rigs of the relevant type.

Racial ECM Modules

There are four different sensor types that ECM can target, and each is individually favored by one of the main racial factions. Using the correct racial ECM module against enemy ships will greatly increase the chances of successfully jamming the target ship. However, the race-specific modules are not named in a way that makes it obvious what race of ships they are most effective against. Instead, pilots should remember that the color of ECM module matches the background color of the racial ships against which it is most effective.

  • Amarr - Radar (yellow-colored jammers)
  • Caldari - Gravimetric (blue-colored jammers)
  • Gallente - Magnetometric (green-colored jammers)
  • Minmatar - Ladar (red-colored jammers)


Your Target Ship Which Racial Jammer To Use
Amarr Shuttle.jpg
Amarr (Radar)
Icon ecm radar.png
Radar Jammers
Caldari Shuttle.jpg
Caldari (Gravimetric)
Icon ecm gravimetric.png
Gravimetric Jammers
Gallente Shuttle.jpg
Gallente (Magnetometric)
Icon ecm magnetometric.png
Magnetometric Jammers
Minmatar Shuttle.jpg
Minmatar (Ladar)
Icon ecm ladar.png
Ladar Jammers

Modules should be fitted for the correct target before undocking. Each AMC Griffin comes with four of each type of racial ECM module – enough to fill four of the five midslots on the Griffin and give the best chance of a successful rescue.

Operations

Using the Griffin

Here is a typical search and rescue scenario:

  • A corpmate broadcasts either over Mumble or in the Fleet or AMC OPS channel that he is under attack and has been tackled.
    • Before you leap into action, you need to gather some intelligence on the situation at hand:
      • Where is the Corpmate? In your system? The next system? How long will it take you to get to them?
      • The number and racial type(s) of ship(s) attacking them.
      • How many Search & Rescue Pilots are available to assist?

All of this information will allow you to determine if a rescue attempt is sensible or even possible. For example, if there are many ships attacking your corpmate and he is several jumps away, chances are you will never get to him in time. Even if you are close or in the same system, would rescue be possible? How many enemy ships are there vs. how many available AMC S&R pilots willing to engage? Even 1 to 1 is an extreme risk if there are many enemies, as the AMC Griffin lacks offensive capabilities. If there is a reasonable chance that by attempting a rescue you will be giving the enemy two killmails instead of just one, do not attempt a rescue.

Rescues should only be attempted if there is a reasonable chance of success.

To continue the above scenario, assume that the attack is being carried out by a single war target. There are two S&R pilots available and the rescue will be in the current system. You decide to go ahead and attempt a rescue.

  • Warp to the station in system that contains your AMC Griffin. On the way, do the following:
    • Ensure you are in fleet with the ship under attack.
    • Double check which racial ECM modules you need to fit to combat the attacker.
    • Coordinate with the other S&R pilot(s) to ensure you arrive at the attack at approximately the same time.
    • Ensure you have your safe spot location close to hand and ready to click.
  • Dock, get into your AMC Griffin, fit it, and undock.
    • Right-click the name of the corpmate under attack in your fleet window. This will allow you to warp to his location.
    • Warp to his location within your jammers' range. This will depend on certain skills you have trained. Do not warp to 0.
    • Always fight on the very edge of the range of your jammers. This gives you the best chance of keep your ship out of danger.
  • When you arrive on the scene, target the attacking ship.
    • Once you have locked on, activate your ECM modules.
    • Align to a safe spot or to another, safer location.
    • Wait for a successful jam.
    • When you have successfully jammed your target, you will see a gray circle surrounding the jammer that acquired the jam (shown below the locked ship). Hovering over this will tell you how long until the jam ends. The circle will slowly disappear as the jam ticks down. See the image below.

JammedPostRetribution.jpg

    • As soon as you have jammed successfully, warp to a safer location.
    • Do not wait for the corpmate who was under attack to get clear. Assume he will do his job, you have done yours.
    • Wait at your place of safety for any timers you may have triggered to reduce to zero, or for the hostile pilot to leave the system.
    • Dock up and wait at least 20 minutes before you or any of your corpmates venture back out into space.
    • If the aggressor or any war targets return to the system with 20 minutes, start the 20 minute timer again.

What if it all goes wrong?

In general, it shouldn't. If you follow the rules above, you should be fine. However, things change in combat all of the time. If anything changes even slightly to affect the pattern of the engagement you should warp to your place of safety immediately. This could include:

  • Repeatedly failing to jam
  • Any additional targets entering the system
  • The corpmate's tank begins to fail
  • The corpmate under attack panics and starts behaving in an erratic manner.
Any change to the scenario that may introduce an additional risk to you and your Griffin should result in an immediate abort to your place of safety.

What if I am the one under attack?

First and foremost, don't panic. Do the things and only the things that will increase your chances of survival.

  • Activate any tank modules you may have fitted to your ship.
  • Launch any ECM drones you may have to harass your target.
  • Calmly advise your corpmates of your situation via Mumble or chat channels.
    • Tell them where you are, how many are attacking you and what they are flying.
    • Advise them of the status of your tank. Holding? Failing? If so how fast?
    • Don't risk your corpmates warping to you right as your ship explodes and becoming immediate targets.
  • Ask if rescue is possible. If so ask them to add you to a fleet or get them added to your fleet if you are already in one.
  • Align to a safe spot or safer location. Do not orbit, zigzag or approach the enemy ship. If you are tackled, your only reasonable hope of survival is by the use of ECM. As soon as the lock breaks you need to get out of there. Being aligned reduces warp out time.
  • Wait for rescue.
  • Warp out immediately upon loss of target lock. Do not wait for the drones to come back, do not try to collect ore in cans. Just get out of there.
  • Inform the AMC Search & Rescue pilots of lock break. They should see it but confirm it yourself so they too, can get to their place of safety.

The availability of AMC Griffins does not give any miner an excuse for flying a badly-tanked, badly-fitted or inappropriate ship. You must ensure that your ship has the best tank possible. In this scenario, . Time is your friend and your enemy when tackled, have enough of it to be rescued and all will be well. Have too little of it due to an inadequate tank, and no amount of ECM pilots will get to you in time to save you.

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