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  | shipid=35683
  | shipimg=Hecate.png
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  | shipimg=Hecate.jpg
 
  | shipname=Hecate
 
  | shipname=Hecate
| caption=Hecate
 
 
  | class=Tactical Destroyer
 
  | class=Tactical Destroyer
 
  | grouping=Tactical Destroyers
 
  | grouping=Tactical Destroyers
 
  | hulltype=Hecate Class
 
  | hulltype=Hecate Class
  | faction=Gallente Federation
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  | faction=Gallente Federation  
| race=Gallente
 
| roles=unspecified
 
 
  | variations=<i>none</i>
 
  | variations=<i>none</i>
  | tech=3
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  | tech=3  
| ecmprio=2 <!-- 0 = none, 1 = low, 2 = normal, 3 = high, 4 = highest -->
 
 
  | powergrid=54 MW
 
  | powergrid=54 MW
 
  | cpu=230 tf
 
  | cpu=230 tf
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  | mediums=4
 
  | mediums=4
 
  | lows=4
 
  | lows=4
  | mass=980,000 kg
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  | mass=1,050,000 kg
  | volume=
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  | volume=47,000 m³
  | cargohold=450 m&#179;
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  | cargohold=450
 
  | extrahold=
 
  | extrahold=
 
  | extraholdtype=
 
  | extraholdtype=
  | dronebay=0 m&#179;
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  | info=
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| quote=Advanced technology to provide unrivaled flexibility.
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| quote_attribution=President Jacus Roden
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  | info=The first Hecate-class destroyers have entered official service in the Federation Navy on July 7th, YC117 after successful completion of an accelerated proving period. The new ship design has received near-unanimous praise from military experts but a troubled development period has stirred controversy among opposition senators.
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President Roden's office has issued a press statement extolling the capabilities of this new vessel:
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<i>"In these tumultuous times we rely on the brave men and women of the Navy to stand firm against the enemies of our Federation. This administration stands with our armed forces and remains committed to providing these heroes with the best equipment available anywhere in the cluster. The Hecate makes use of the most advanced technology to provide unrivaled flexibility and firepower. Those who would threaten our liberty will learn to fear the strength and resolve of the Federation."</i>
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The press release does not address the recent demands from a group of prominent doves in the Senate that the Navy procurement process be subjected to a public inquiry. The administration has previously defended the choice to pour unprecedented amounts of Federal funds into the development of the Hecate through a sole source contract with Roden Shipyards as the only way to retain technological parity with the other empires after the Federation received relatively light support from Capsuleers in their recent research efforts.
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<i>-Scope News special report, YC117</i>
 
  | bonuses=<b>Gallente Tactical Destroyer Bonuses Per Level:</b><br>
 
  | bonuses=<b>Gallente Tactical Destroyer Bonuses Per Level:</b><br>
5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret rate of fire <br>
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3% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret rate of fire <br>
7.5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed <br>  
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7.5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed <br>
5% reduction module heat damage amount taken <br>
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5% reduction module in heat damage amount taken <br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
<b>Misc Bonus: </b><br>
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'''Misc Bonus: '''<br>
50% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage <br>
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33% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage <br>
 
95% reduction in Scan Probe Launcher CPU requirements <br>
 
95% reduction in Scan Probe Launcher CPU requirements <br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
&bull;&nbsp;Additional bonuses are available when one of three Tactical Destroyer Modes are active. Modes may be changed no more than once every 10 seconds. <br>
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&nbsp;Additional bonuses are available when one of three Tactical Destroyer Modes are active. Modes may be changed no more than once every 10 seconds. <br>
&bull;&nbsp;<u>''Defense Mode''</u> <br>
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&nbsp;<u>''Defense Mode''</u> <br>
33.3% bonus to all armor and hull resistances while Defense Mode is enabled <br>
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33.3% bonus to all armor and hull resistances while ''Defense Mode'' is enabled <br>
33.3% reduction in amor repairer duration while Defense Mode is active <br>
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33.3% reduction to armor repairer duration while ''Defense Mode'' is active <br>
&bull;&nbsp;<u>''Propulsion Mode''</u> <br>
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&nbsp;<u>''Propulsion Mode''</u> <br>
66.6% bonus to Microwarpdrive speed boost and reduction in Microwarpdrive capacitor use while Propulsion Mode is enabled <br>
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66.6% bonus to Microwarpdrive speed boost and reduction in Microwarpdrive capacitor use while ''Propulsion Mode'' is enabled <br>
66.6% bonus to ship inertia modifier while Propulsion Mode is enabled <br>
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66.6% bonus to ship inertia modifier while ''Propulsion Mode'' is enabled <br>
&bull;&nbsp;<u>''Sharpshooter Mode''</u> <br>
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&nbsp;<u>''Sharpshooter Mode''</u> <br>
66.6% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret optimal range while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled <br>
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66.6% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret optimal range while ''Sharpshooter Mode'' is enabled <br>
100% bonus to sensor strength, targeting range and scan resolution while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled <br>
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33.3% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage while ''Sharpshooter Mode'' is enabled <br>
  | structurehp=800 HP
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100% bonus to sensor strength and targeting range while ''Sharpshooter Mode'' is enabled <br>
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66.6% increased resistances against hostile Sensor Dampeners and Weapon Disruptors while ''Sharpshooter Mode'' is enabled <br>
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  | structurehp=1,000 HP
 
  | shieldhp=650 HP
 
  | shieldhp=650 HP
 
  | shieldem=0
 
  | shieldem=0
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  | armorkin=67.5
 
  | armorkin=67.5
 
  | armortherm=51.25
 
  | armortherm=51.25
  | maxvelocity=170 m/sec
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  | maxvelocity=180 m/sec
  | inertia=6.5
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  | inertia=6
 
  | warpspeed=4.5 AU/s
 
  | warpspeed=4.5 AU/s
  | warptime=8.8 s
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  | warptime=8.73 s
 
  | targetrange=50.00 km
 
  | targetrange=50.00 km
 
  | sigradius=70 m
 
  | sigradius=70 m
 
  | maxlockedtargets=7
 
  | maxlockedtargets=7
  | sensortype=MAGNETOMETRIC
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  | sensortype=Magnetometric
 
  | sensorvalue=14 points
 
  | sensorvalue=14 points
  | scanres=300 mm
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  | scanres=510 mm
 
  | reqskills=*{{RequiredSkill|Gallente Tactical Destroyer|I}}
 
  | reqskills=*{{RequiredSkill|Gallente Tactical Destroyer|I}}
**{{RequiredSkill|Gallente Destroyer|V}}
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** {{RequiredSkill|Gallente Destroyer|V}}
***{{RequiredSkill|Gallente Frigate|III}}
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*** {{RequiredSkill|Gallente Frigate|III}}
****{{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}
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**** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}
  
 
  | totaltraintime=12d 5h 26m
 
  | totaltraintime=12d 5h 26m
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==Summary==
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== Summary ==
The Hecate is the Gallente [[Tactical Destroyer]], released in Aegis. It is the 4th Tactical Destroyer released, after the {{ship|Jackdaw}}, the {{ship|Confessor}} and the {{ship|Svipul}}.
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The Hecate is the Gallente [[Tactical Destroyer]], released in Aegis. It is the 4th Tactical Destroyer released, after the [[Jackdaw]], the [[Confessor]], and the [[Svipul]].
It is a bit more agile than the Jackdaw, but slower than Svipul or Confesser. With its five turret hardpoints it can put out high damage, but having the lowest powergrid output of all T3 destroyers, actually fitting those, can be difficult.
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It is a bit more agile than the Jackdaw, but slower than Svipul or Confessor. With its five turret hardpoints, bonused to deal as much damage as ten, it can put out high damage, but having the lowest powergrid output of all T3 destroyers, actually fitting those can be difficult.
  
==Skills==
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Following the Tech 3 paradigm, Tactical Destroyers are flexible ships, and clever switching between their three modes allows the user to get the most out of these ships.<br>
{{sk|Weapon Upgrades}} and even more {{sk|Advanced Weapon Upgrades}} are very important skills for this ship, so you can fit anything else besides guns. This ship should not be flown without a full T2 tank.
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Sharpshooter mode allows a blaster-fit Hecate not to have the usual range struggle associated to blasters.<br>
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While the slot layout of the Hecate would allow for a shield variant, the Defense mode bonuses actually make this ship a strong Armor/Hull hybrid tanker, using armor repairers and a surprisingly large hull as buffer.<br>
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Propulsion mode bonuses mean the Hecate is generally flown in a 5MN variant, even though it is also noteworthy that the bonus to inertia can make the Hecate align in less than one second in specialized fits.
  
==Fitting==
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== Skills ==
{{ShipFitting
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{{sk|Weapon Upgrades}} and even more {{sk|Advanced Weapon Upgrades}} are very important skills for this ship, so you can fit anything else besides guns. This ship should not be flown without a full T2 tank. T2 guns are also essential to achieve maximum DPS.
| ship=Hecate
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| shipTypeID=35683
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== Tactics ==
| fitName=InstaHeacate!
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Can be used as a [[Mobile Tractor Unit]] hunter. Can accommodate an expanded probe launcher to combat probe the MTUs and still have the damage necessary to kill them very quickly with blasters and damage modules/rigs. University members are not allowed do this as per the [[EVE University Rules|engagement rules]] in high security space.
| fitID=InstaHeacate!
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| low1name=Nanofiber Internal Structure II
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== Patch History ==
| low1typeID=2048
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| low2name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
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{{Expansion past|
| low2typeID=10190
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| low3name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
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'''Ascension 1.0 - Release 2016-11-15'''
| low3typeID=10190
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| low4name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
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''Tactical Destroyers have been rebalanced.''
| low4typeID=10190
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| mid1name=Sensor Booster II, Scan Resolution Script
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* Small Hybrid Turret rate of fire per level bonus reduced from 5%/level to 3%/level (-2% per level)
| mid1typeID=1952
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* Small Hybrid Turret damage bonus reduced from 50% to 33% (-17%)
| charge1name=Scan Resolution Script x1
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* Sharpshooter Mode now grants an additional 33% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage
| charge1typeID=29011
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* Sharpshooter Mode 100% scan resolution bonus replaced with 66.6% Sensor Dampener and Weapon Disruptor resistance
| mid2name=Sensor Booster II, Scan Resolution Script
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* Structure Hitpoints increased from 800 to 1,000 (+200 HP)
| mid2typeID=1952
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* Maximum Velocity increased from 170 m/sec to 180 m/sec (+10 m/sec)
| mid3name=Sensor Booster II, Scan Resolution Script
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* Mass increased from 980,000 kg to 1,050,000 kg (+70,000 kg)
| mid3typeID=1952
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* Inertia reduced from 6.5 to 6 (-0.5)
| mid4name=5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
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** Align time reduced from 8.83 s to 8.73 s
| mid4typeID=5973
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| high1name=150mm Railgun II, Javelin S
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| high1typeID=3074
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'''Aegis 1.0 - Released 2015-07-07'''
| charge2name=Javelin S x1
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| charge2typeID=12620
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Ship released, with the following stats:
| high2name=150mm Railgun II, Javelin S
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| high2typeID=3074
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:'''Gallente Tactical Destroyer Bonuses Per Level:'''
| high3name=150mm Railgun II, Javelin S
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:*5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret rate of fire
| high3typeID=3074
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:*7.5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed
| high4name=150mm Railgun II, Javelin S
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:*5% reduction in heat damage generated by modules
| high4typeID=3074
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| high5name=150mm Railgun II, Javelin S
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:'''Role Bonus:'''
| high5typeID=3074
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:*50% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret Damage
| rig1name=Small Targeting System Subcontroller II
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:*95% reduction in Scan Probe Launcher CPU requirements
| rig1typeID=31328
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| rig2name=Small Low Friction Nozzle Joints II
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:Additional bonuses are available when one of three Tactical Destroyer Modes are active. Modes may be changed no more than once every 10 seconds.
| rig2typeID=31171
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:<u>'''Defense Mode'''</u>:
| rig3name=Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II
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:*33.3% bonus to all armor and hull resistances while Defense Mode is active
| rig3typeID=31165
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:*33.3% reduction to armor repairer duration while Defense Mode is active
| high6name=open
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:<u>Propulsion Mode</u>:
| charge3name=open
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:*66.6% bonus to Microwarpdrive speed boost and reduction in Microwarpdrive capacitor use while Propulsion Mode is active
| charge4name=open
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:*66.6% bonus to ship inertia modifier while Propulsion Mode is active
| charge5name=open
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:<u>Sharpshooter Mode:</u>
| skills=
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:*66.6% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret optimal range while Sharpshooter Mode is active
| showSKILLS=N
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:*100% bonus to sensor strength, scan resolution and targeting range while Sharpshooter Mode is active
| notes=Requires decent fitting skills. T2 guns are strongly advised.</li><li>Instalocks everything (even pods!) in sharpshooter mode.</li><li>Use only in situations where you need an instalocker, not suited for actual combat.</li><li>In propulsion mode has align time under 2 seconds, making it decent for travel in highsec and lowsec. Lag might affect your mileage. Generally, a Svipul, a Confessor or even a Thrasher performs better in the instalocker/instakiller role.
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| showNOTES=N
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:* Slot layout: 6 H, 4 M, 4 L, 5 turrets
| difficulty=1
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:* 3 Rig Slots, 400 Calibration
| warsop=A
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:* Fittings: 54 PWG, 230 CPU
| warsopReason=
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:* Defense (shields / armor / hull) : 650 / 700 / 800
| version=AEGIS 1.0
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:* Base shield resistances (EM/Therm/Kin/Exp): 0 / 40 / 70 / 50
| showTOC=Y
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:* Base armor resistances (EM/Therm/Kin/Exp): 50 / 51.25 / 67.5 / 10
| shipDNA=35683:2048;1:10190;3:1952;3:29011;1:5973;1:3074;5:12620;1:31328;1:31171;1:31165;1::
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:* Capacitor (amount / recharge rate / average cap per second): 700 / 280s / 2.5
| fleetup=
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:* Mobility (max velocity / agility / mass / warp speed / align time): 170 / 6.5 / 980,000 / 4.5 / 8.83s
}} {{ShipFitting
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:* Drones (bandwidth / bay): 0 / 0
| ship=Hecate
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:* Targeting (max targeting range / Scan Resolution / Max Locked targets): 50km / 300 / 7
| shipTypeID=35683
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:* Sensor strength: 14 magnetometric
| fitName=SSWH Farming
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:* Signature radius: 70
| fitID=SSWH-Farming
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:* Cargo capacity: 450
| low1name=Corpii C-Type Small Armor Repairer
 
| low1typeID=18999
 
| low2name=Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
 
| low2typeID=11269
 
| low3name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
 
| low3typeID=10190
 
| low4name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
 
| low4typeID=10190
 
| mid1name=Coreli A-Type 1MN Afterburner
 
| mid1typeID=18692
 
| mid2name=Cap Recharger II
 
| mid2typeID=2032
 
| mid3name=Cap Recharger II
 
| mid3typeID=2032
 
| mid4name=Cap Recharger II
 
| mid4typeID=2032
 
| high1name=150mm Railgun II
 
| high1typeID=3074
 
| high2name=150mm Railgun II
 
| high2typeID=3074
 
| high3name=150mm Railgun II
 
| high3typeID=3074
 
| high4name=150mm Railgun II
 
| high4typeID=3074
 
| high5name=150mm Railgun II
 
| high5typeID=3074
 
| high6name=Expanded Probe Launcher I, Sisters Core Scanner Probe /OFFLINE
 
| high6typeID=18639
 
| rig1name=Small Anti-Explosive Pump II
 
| rig1typeID=31015
 
| rig2name=Small Auxiliary Nano Pump II
 
| rig2typeID=31051
 
| rig3name=Small Auxiliary Nano Pump II
 
| rig3typeID=31051
 
| charge1name=Spike S x1
 
| charge1typeID=12618
 
| charge2name=Javelin S x1
 
| charge2typeID=12620
 
| charge3name=Federation Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
 
| charge3typeID=22961
 
| charge4name=Federation Navy Thorium Charge S x1
 
| charge4typeID=22967
 
| charge5name=open
 
| skills=
 
| showSKILLS=N
 
| notes=Suitable for running combat sites in Small Shattered Wormholes.</li><li>Fitting is capstable in all modes and able to sigtank really well.</li><li>To get actual numbers on your PyFa/EFT, remember to add a Wolf-Rayet C6 effect.
 
| showNOTES=N
 
| difficulty=1
 
| warsop=A
 
| warsopReason=
 
| version=AEGIS 1.0
 
| showTOC=Y
 
| shipDNA=35683:18999;1:11269;1:10190;2:18692;1:2032;3:3074;5:18639;1:31015;1:31051;2:12618;1:12620;1:22961;1:22967;1::
 
| fleetup=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Tactics==
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== Notes ==
''No sub-article about Hecate roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.''
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The Hecate was released in July 2015 in the Aegis patch. The Tech 3 destroyers were given staggered releases from December 2014 to July 2015, with the order determined by players donating items to Empire NPCs. The Gallente received the least donations, and had their Tech 3 destroyer released fourth.
==Notes==
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''You can write additional notes for the Hecate here.''
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In Ancient Greek mythology, Hecate was a goddess associated with witchcraft and magic. Later in antiquity she was sometimes depicted as having three bodies or aspects, which is also appropriate to a tactical destroyer with its three modes.
  
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 16 November 2024

EVE University Database
 
Ship Database
Hecate
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Hecate
Gallente Federation
Gallente Federation
Tactical Destroyers
Hecate Class
RELATED UNI-WIKI REFERENCES
Advanced technology to provide unrivaled flexibility.
– President Jacus Roden


The first Hecate-class destroyers have entered official service in the Federation Navy on July 7th, YC117 after successful completion of an accelerated proving period. The new ship design has received near-unanimous praise from military experts but a troubled development period has stirred controversy among opposition senators.

President Roden's office has issued a press statement extolling the capabilities of this new vessel: "In these tumultuous times we rely on the brave men and women of the Navy to stand firm against the enemies of our Federation. This administration stands with our armed forces and remains committed to providing these heroes with the best equipment available anywhere in the cluster. The Hecate makes use of the most advanced technology to provide unrivaled flexibility and firepower. Those who would threaten our liberty will learn to fear the strength and resolve of the Federation."

The press release does not address the recent demands from a group of prominent doves in the Senate that the Navy procurement process be subjected to a public inquiry. The administration has previously defended the choice to pour unprecedented amounts of Federal funds into the development of the Hecate through a sole source contract with Roden Shipyards as the only way to retain technological parity with the other empires after the Federation received relatively light support from Capsuleers in their recent research efforts.

-Scope News special report, YC117

SHIP BONUSES

Gallente Tactical Destroyer Bonuses Per Level:
3% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret rate of fire
7.5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed
5% reduction module in heat damage amount taken

Misc Bonus:
33% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage
95% reduction in Scan Probe Launcher CPU requirements

• Additional bonuses are available when one of three Tactical Destroyer Modes are active. Modes may be changed no more than once every 10 seconds.
• Defense Mode
33.3% bonus to all armor and hull resistances while Defense Mode is enabled
33.3% reduction to armor repairer duration while Defense Mode is active
• Propulsion Mode
66.6% bonus to Microwarpdrive speed boost and reduction in Microwarpdrive capacitor use while Propulsion Mode is enabled
66.6% bonus to ship inertia modifier while Propulsion Mode is enabled
• Sharpshooter Mode
66.6% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret optimal range while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled
33.3% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled
100% bonus to sensor strength and targeting range while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled
66.6% increased resistances against hostile Sensor Dampeners and Weapon Disruptors while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled

Required Skills
Training Time what's this?
12d 5h 26m
Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps.
Grouping
▪ Variations
none

Ship Attributes

Fittings
Powergrid
powergrid
54 MW
CPU
cpu output
230 tf
Capacitor
capacitor
700 GJ
High
high slots
6
Launchers
launcher slots
0
Turrets
turret slots
5
Medium
medium slots
4
Low
low slots
4
Rig
rigs
3
 
small
Calibration
calibration
400
Navigation
Max Velocity
max. velocity
180 m/sec
Inertia Modifier
inertia modifier (agility)
6
Warp Speed
inertia modifier (agility)
4.5 AU/s
Base Time to Warp
base time to warp
8.73 s
what's this?
Base Time to Warp is essentially the time needed for this ship to align and accelerate until it reaches 75% of its top speed and goes to warp. The time displayed here is the base calculated time with no account for any warp related skills, modules or any other effects.
Drones
No drone bay.
Targeting
Max Tgt. Range
max. targeting range
50.00 km
Max Locked Targets
max. locked targets
7
Magnetometric Sensor
Magnetometric sensor strength
14 points
Sig. Radius
signature radius
70 m
Scan Res.
scan resolution
510 mm
Structure
Structure Hitpoints
structure hitpoints
1,000 HP
Mass
ship mass
1,050,000 kg
Volume
ship volume
47,000 m³
Cargo Capacity
cargo capacity
450 m³
Armor
Armor Hitpoints
armor hitpoints
700 HP
Armor Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
50
THR
thermal resistance
51.25
KIN
kinetic resistance
67.5
EXP
explosive resistance
10
Shields
Shield Capacity
shield hitpoints
650 HP
Shield Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
0
THR
thermal resistance
40
KIN
kinetic resistance
70
EXP
explosive resistance
50


Summary

The Hecate is the Gallente Tactical Destroyer, released in Aegis. It is the 4th Tactical Destroyer released, after the Jackdaw, the Confessor, and the Svipul. It is a bit more agile than the Jackdaw, but slower than Svipul or Confessor. With its five turret hardpoints, bonused to deal as much damage as ten, it can put out high damage, but having the lowest powergrid output of all T3 destroyers, actually fitting those can be difficult.

Following the Tech 3 paradigm, Tactical Destroyers are flexible ships, and clever switching between their three modes allows the user to get the most out of these ships.
Sharpshooter mode allows a blaster-fit Hecate not to have the usual range struggle associated to blasters.
While the slot layout of the Hecate would allow for a shield variant, the Defense mode bonuses actually make this ship a strong Armor/Hull hybrid tanker, using armor repairers and a surprisingly large hull as buffer.
Propulsion mode bonuses mean the Hecate is generally flown in a 5MN variant, even though it is also noteworthy that the bonus to inertia can make the Hecate align in less than one second in specialized fits.

Skills

Weapon Upgrades and even more Advanced Weapon Upgrades are very important skills for this ship, so you can fit anything else besides guns. This ship should not be flown without a full T2 tank. T2 guns are also essential to achieve maximum DPS.

Tactics

Can be used as a Mobile Tractor Unit hunter. Can accommodate an expanded probe launcher to combat probe the MTUs and still have the damage necessary to kill them very quickly with blasters and damage modules/rigs. University members are not allowed do this as per the engagement rules in high security space.

Patch History

Notes

The Hecate was released in July 2015 in the Aegis patch. The Tech 3 destroyers were given staggered releases from December 2014 to July 2015, with the order determined by players donating items to Empire NPCs. The Gallente received the least donations, and had their Tech 3 destroyer released fourth.

In Ancient Greek mythology, Hecate was a goddess associated with witchcraft and magic. Later in antiquity she was sometimes depicted as having three bodies or aspects, which is also appropriate to a tactical destroyer with its three modes.