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===Fleet DD===

A bomber attached to a fleet that's not part of a bombing wing (~~either because~~ there ~~are~~ too few bombers or ~~you are~~ fighting in high or low sec where bombs ~~aren't~~ available) ~~can deal damage with~~ torpedoes. In this role a bomber acts ~~a little~~ like an EWAR ship, warping in at range, fighting aligned at maximum range and warping out when targeted. If left alone a bomber's torpedoes will do impressive damage to ~~battlecruiser~~ and ~~battleship sized targets~~, ~~however~~ if a bomber is frequently targeted ~~its continual warping out~~ and ~~it will reduce its~~ DPS considerably ~~compared to a more durable battleship or battlecruiser~~. Bombers can be used in frigate gangs to bring a "big punch" for use against large targets, but this is rare. Remember, ~~you're~~ made of glass~~, so don't~~ decloak until:

A bomber attached to a fleet that is not part of a bombing wing (there may be too few bombers or the fleet is fighting in high or low sec where bombs are not available) will normally use torpedoes. In this role a bomber acts like an EWAR ship, warping in at range, fighting aligned at maximum range and warping out when targeted. If left alone, a bomber's torpedoes will do impressive damage to large ships (battlecruisers and battleships) or to ships with large signature radius. However, if a bomber is frequently targeted and continously warps off, applied DPS to target is lowered considerably. Bombers can be used in frigate gangs to bring a "big punch" for use against large targets, but this is rare. Remember, bombers have very low hit points, they are made of glass.<br />

*~~You're~~ in position at range.

Do not decloak until the following requirements are met:<br />

*~~You're aligned~~ out.

*Be in position at optimal torpedo launch range.

*~~You're~~ ready to fire, at a ~~ship you can properly~~ damage ~~with~~ torpedoes.

*Align out.

*There's nothing around that can tackle ~~you~~ (~~hint:~~ Lachesis ~~or interceptors~~).

*Be ready to fire at a target with signature radius large enough to take significant damage from torpedoes.

*There is nothing around that can tackle your ship (tackle ships, interceptors, Lachesis).

===Fleet Scout===

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 ===Fleet DD===
-A bomber attached to a fleet that's not part of a bombing wing (either because there are too few bombers or you are fighting in high or low sec where bombs aren't available) can deal damage with torpedoes. In this role a bomber acts a little like an EWAR ship, warping in at range, fighting aligned at maximum range and warping out when targeted. If left alone a bomber's torpedoes will do impressive damage to battlecruiser and battleship sized targets, however if a bomber is frequently targeted its continual warping out and it will reduce its DPS considerably compared to a more durable battleship or battlecruiser. Bombers can be used in frigate gangs to bring a "big punch" for use against large targets, but this is rare. Remember, you're made of glass, so don't decloak until:
+A bomber attached to a fleet that is not part of a bombing wing (there may be too few bombers or the fleet is fighting in high or low sec where bombs are not available) will normally use torpedoes.  In this role a bomber acts like an EWAR ship, warping in at range, fighting aligned at maximum range and warping out when targeted.  If left alone, a bomber's torpedoes will do impressive damage to large ships (battlecruisers and battleships) or to ships with large signature radius.  However, if a bomber is frequently targeted and continously warps off, applied DPS to target is lowered considerably.  Bombers can be used in frigate gangs to bring a "big punch" for use against large targets, but this is rare.  Remember, bombers have very low hit points, they are made of glass.<br />
-*You're in position at range.
+Do not decloak until the following requirements are met:<br />
-*You're aligned out.
+*Be in position at optimal torpedo launch range.
-*You're ready to fire, at a ship you can properly damage with torpedoes.
+*Align out.
-*There's nothing around that can tackle you (hint: Lachesis or interceptors).
+*Be ready to fire at a target with signature radius large enough to take significant damage from torpedoes.
+*There is nothing around that can tackle your ship (tackle ships, interceptors, Lachesis).
 ===Fleet Scout===