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==Tactics==

~~Choosing to fly a~~ Maulus ~~means a real dedication to electronic warfare in a PvP fleet. Damping~~ the ~~sensors~~ of ~~enemy ships is as or more effective than mitigating damage~~. ~~Being able to tank incoming fire is never as effective as not taking any because~~ the ~~enemy simply can't lock on target!~~

New Maulus pilots should read the [[Electronic_warfare#EWAR_Tactics|Tactics section of the UniWiki’s EWAR guide]], and attend an [[Electronic Warfare 101]] practical exercise; these will provide some details on how to fly EWAR frigates. Specific tips on flying the Maulus:

~~The real power of Sensor Damps comes in fleet fights. Typically enemy logistics ships will be "at range" away from the fight so that~~ your ~~fleet cannot shoot at them~~. ~~Applying Sensor Damps~~ with ~~Targeting Range scripts to those logi ships forces them to stay closer to~~ the ~~fight so~~ that they ~~can lock their fleetmates~~. ~~Range Dampening other enemy ewar (like Blackbirds)~~ is ~~also highly effective, as they will usually be at range too. Scan Resolution scripts are great for Scan Res dampening enemy logi that are~~ in ~~close~~ to ~~the fight. These are usually very tanky ships (like Guardians), and Scan Res damps will slow the speed at which they can lock their fleetmates to rep them, giving~~ your ~~fleet a significant edge~~.

* '''Warp into an engagement after your fleetmates.''' If you land on grid with the main fleet, you give your opponents early warning that they will have to deal with EWAR. A better strategy is to warp in after your opponents have already committed to focusing on your fleet’s tankier damage dealers.

~~In a fleet don~~'~~t try to fly solo. Try to remain close to~~ your ~~logi~~ and ~~damp out~~ of the ~~enemy~~. ~~Keep~~ your ~~distance~~ from the ~~enemy!~~ If you start ~~seeing yellow boxes on~~ your ~~overview~~, ~~align out~~. If ~~they turn red~~, warp ~~off~~ and ~~come~~ back to the ~~fight at range~~.

* '''Know your operating range, and keep that distance from your opponents.''' Dampeners have the greatest impact inside their optimal range, but they still work well within falloff. Even at a range of (optimal + ½ falloff), a dampener is 85% effective, and so that is a good operating range limit for the Maulus.

* ‘’’Be choosy about your damps targets.’’’ Damps work best against opponents that work from range. Opposing EWAR, logistics, missile boats, and snipers are all priority damps targets. Scan resolution dampening can also work well against large targets with slow lock speeds. On the other hand, short-range brawlers, and small ships that can warp out and back won’t be affected as much by damps.

* ‘’’Remember to launch your drones.’’’ Once you’ve positioned your ship and evaluated your damps targets, get your combat drones in on the action.

* '''If you get into trouble, warp away.''' Once your damps start to take effect, your opponents will respond by sending an interceptor or some drones after you. The Maulus is too slow to outrun any of these threats, and too fragile to survive them (even if you are fitted for tank). If danger comes your way, warp out, and warp back in again somewhere else.

:”But wait,” you may ask, “what impact can my damps have if I just have to run at the first sign of danger?” EWAR only represents half of the Maulus’s threat to opposing fleets. Just as important is distracting opponents from their strategic goals—making it so that, instead of following the plan that their fleet composition was built around, opponents must commit resources to deal with a pesky Maulus pilot.

More information on EWAR tactics, and specifically on remote sensor dampening, are available in the [[Electronic Warfare|EWAR Guide]].

==Notes==

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 ==Tactics==
-Choosing to fly a Maulus means a real dedication to electronic warfare in a PvP fleet. Damping the sensors of enemy ships is as or more effective than mitigating damage.  Being able to tank incoming fire is never as effective as not taking any because the enemy simply can't lock on target!
+New Maulus pilots should read the [[Electronic_warfare#EWAR_Tactics|Tactics section of the UniWiki’s EWAR guide]], and attend an [[Electronic Warfare 101]] practical exercise; these will provide some details on how to fly EWAR frigates. Specific tips on flying the Maulus:
-The real power of Sensor Damps comes in fleet fights. Typically enemy logistics ships will be "at range" away from the fight so that your fleet cannot shoot at them. Applying Sensor Damps with Targeting Range scripts to those logi ships forces them to stay closer to the fight so that they can lock their fleetmates. Range Dampening other enemy ewar (like Blackbirds) is also highly effective, as they will usually be at range too. Scan Resolution scripts are great for Scan Res dampening enemy logi that are in close to the fight. These are usually very tanky ships (like Guardians), and Scan Res damps will slow the speed at which they can lock their fleetmates to rep them, giving your fleet a significant edge.
+* '''Warp into an engagement after your fleetmates.''' If you land on grid with the main fleet, you give your opponents early warning that they will have to deal with EWAR. A better strategy is to warp in after your opponents have already committed to focusing on your fleet’s tankier damage dealers.
-In a fleet don't try to fly solo. Try to remain close to your logi and damp out of the enemy. Keep your distance from the enemy! If you start seeing yellow boxes on your overview, align out. If they turn red, warp off and come back to the fight at range.
+* '''Know your operating range, and keep that distance from your opponents.''' Dampeners have the greatest impact inside their optimal range, but they still work well within falloff. Even at a range of (optimal + ½ falloff), a dampener is 85% effective, and so that is a good operating range limit for the Maulus.
+* ‘’’Be choosy about your damps targets.’’’ Damps work best against opponents that work from range. Opposing EWAR, logistics, missile boats, and snipers are all priority damps targets. Scan resolution dampening can also work well against large targets with slow lock speeds. On the other hand, short-range brawlers, and small ships that can warp out and back won’t be affected as much by damps.
+* ‘’’Remember to launch your drones.’’’ Once you’ve positioned your ship and evaluated your damps targets, get your combat drones in on the action.
+* '''If you get into trouble, warp away.''' Once your damps start to take effect, your opponents will respond by sending an interceptor or some drones after you. The Maulus is too slow to outrun any of these threats, and too fragile to survive them (even if you are fitted for tank). If danger comes your way, warp out, and warp back in again somewhere else.
+:”But wait,” you may ask, “what impact can my damps have if I just have to run at the first sign of danger?” EWAR only represents half of the Maulus’s threat to opposing fleets. Just as important is distracting opponents from their strategic goals—making it so that, instead of following the plan that their fleet composition was built around, opponents must commit resources to deal with a pesky Maulus pilot.
+More information on EWAR tactics, and specifically on remote sensor dampening, are available in the [[Electronic Warfare|EWAR Guide]].
 ==Notes==