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Stealth bombers are one of the ~~most powerful but extremely fragile tier II (~~T2~~) frigates in New Eden~~. These ships travel through systems undetected, approach under cloak, and deliver high-damage torpedoes and bombs on unsuspecting targets. ~~Stealth bombers are one of the earliest T2 ships that new pilots and pilots using Alpha accounts can fly.~~ Flying in a fleet, stealth bombers provide surveillance and dps. Flying solo, stealth bombers provide surveillance, but one downside to flying alone is the high chance of being destroyed at gatecamps. This page covers general information about stealth bombers.

Stealth bombers are one of the earliest T2 ships that new pilots and pilots using Alpha accounts can fly. These ships travel through systems undetected, approach under cloak, and deliver high-damage torpedoes and bombs on unsuspecting targets. Flying in a fleet, stealth bombers provide surveillance and dps. Flying solo, stealth bombers provide surveillance, but one downside to flying alone is the high chance of being destroyed at gatecamps. Stealth bombers are one of the most powerful tier II (T2) frigates in New Eden. This page covers general information about stealth bombers.

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==Which bomber?==

Each race has one stealth bomber.

Pilot preference. Pilots can choose how to fly their bomber and configure modules accordingly.

Each race has one stealth bomber with its own combination of module slots.

-recommended bomb platforms: Amarr Purifier, Minmatar Hound

The Purifier and the Hound have a 3L-3M-5H slot layout.

-recommended torpedo platforms: Caldari Manticore, Gallente Nemesis

The Manticore and the Nemesis have a 2L-4M-5H slot layout.

~~-bomb platforms: Amarr Purifier, Minmatar Hound ~~

Other than slot layout and preferred damage type, there are few major differences between the bombers.

~~-torpedo platforms: Caldari Manticore, Gallente Nemesis ~~

The Nemesis is bonused for thermal damage, which is the least often resisted damage type in pvp.<brt />

The Purifier and the Hound are arguably better at using [[Bombs|bombs]] (they have a 3L-3M-5H slot layout), while the Manticore and the Nemesis are perhaps better torpedo platforms (with a 2L-4M-5H slot layout). You might think that the bombers with three lows would be better torpedo bombers because they could fit three Ballistic Control Systems (BCS), but you'll be hard pressed to find an effective fit with 120 CPU to spare for BCS IIs. Additionally, the Manticore and Nemesis can fit one more utility/EWar/etc module in their mids -- the ability to, for example, sensor damp the enemy may allow them to stay on the field for longer.

The Purifier has a largest cargo bay, which allows storage for 3 bombs.

The Manticore has the highest CPU, which allows easier fitting.

Other than ~~the~~ slot layout and preferred damage type there are few major differences between the bombers. The Nemesis is bonused for thermal damage, which is the least often resisted damage type in pvp. The Purifier ~~also~~ has a ~~significantly larger~~ cargo bay ~~than the others~~, which allows ~~it to carry~~ 3 bombs. The Manticore has the highest CPU, ~~making for~~ easier fitting~~, and the~~ Hound is the most agile.

The Hound is the most agile, which allows faster align time to escape dangerous situations.

=== Hound ===

[[Image:Hound.jpg|thumb|The Minmatar Hound]]

The [[Hound]] is the Minmatar Stealth Bomber. It gets a bonus to explosive damage and uses Nova ~~torpedoes~~. With the exception of the torpedo type, the fit is the same as the Purifier, though pilots may find it a touch easier to squeeze everything on due to a slight difference in CPU~~. It features a 5-3-3 layout, composing of three mid slots, and three low slots. It also has the fastest align time and highest scan resolution out of all of the bombers~~.

The [[Hound]] is the Minmatar Stealth Bomber.

It gets a bonus to explosive damage and uses Nova torpedos.

It features a 3L-3M-5H slot layout, composing of three low slots, three mid slots, and five high slots.

The Hound's 3L (three low slots) could fit Ballistic Control Systems (BCS) modules, but due to their high-CPU requirement, fitting three BCS modules may be a challenge.

The Hound also has the fastest align time (faster warp to/faster escape from) and the highest scan resolution (faster lock time) out of all of the bombers.

With the exception of the torpedo type, the fit is the same as the Purifier, though pilots may find it a touch easier to squeeze everything on due to a slight difference in CPU.

=== Manticore ===

[[Image:Manticore.jpg|thumb|The Caldari Manticore]]

The [[Manticore]] is the Caldari Stealth Bomber. ~~It has the advantages of having ample CPU space and a slightly more ideal slot layout (5-4-2).~~ It gets a bonus to kinetic damage and uses Scourge torpedoes.

The [[Manticore]] is the Caldari Stealth Bomber.

It gets a bonus to kinetic damage and uses Scourge torpedoes.

It features a 2L-4M-5H slot layout, composing of two low slots, four mid slots, and five high slots.

The Manticore's 4M (four medium slots) have to option to fit one more utility/EWar/etc module (Sensor Dampener, Target Painter, Capacitor Booster, etc.)

It has the highest CPU, making module fitting ideal.

=== Nemesis ===

[[Image:Nemesis.jpg|thumb|The Gallente Nemesis]]

The [[Nemesis]] is the Gallente Stealth Bomber. It ~~shares the Manticore~~'s ~~slot layout~~. It has ~~a bit~~ less CPU, ~~so it can't quite fit the same range of modules in its midslots. Pilots who wish to fit~~ Tech 2 ~~versions of the mid slot modules will find it difficult to fit as well. The Nemesis gets~~ a ~~bonus to thermal damage and uses Inferno torpedoes~~.

The [[Nemesis]] is the Gallente Stealth Bomber.

The Nemesis gets a bonus to thermal damage and uses Inferno torpedoes.

It features a 2L-4M-5H slot layout, composing of two low slots, four mid slots, and five high slots.

The Nemesis's 4M (four medium slots) have to option to fit one more utility/EWar/etc module (Sensor Dampener, Target Painter, Capacitor Booster, etc.)

It has less CPU, making Tech 2 module fitting a challenge.

=== Purifier ===

[[Image:Purifier.jpg|thumb|The Amarr Purifier]]

The [[Purifier]] is the Amarr Stealth Bomber. It ~~shares the same~~ slot layout ~~as the Hound~~ (5-~~3-3)~~. It has the least CPU ~~of any of the Stealth Bombers~~, which makes fitting tight and not quite as varied as the other races. ~~It gets a bonus to EM damage and uses Mjolnir torpedoes.~~

The [[Purifier]] is the Amarr Stealth Bomber.

It gets a bonus to EM damage and uses Mjolnir torpedoes.

It features a 3L-3M-5H slot layout, composing of three low slots, three mid slots, and five high slots.

The Purifier's 3L (three low slots) could fit Ballistic Control Systems (BCS) modules, but due to their high-CPU requirement, fitting three BCS modules may be a challenge.

It has the least CPU, which makes module fitting tight and not quite as varied as the other races.

==UniBombers==

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-Stealth bombers are one of the most powerful but extremely fragile tier II (T2) frigates in New Eden.  These ships travel through systems undetected, approach under cloak, and deliver high-damage torpedoes and bombs on unsuspecting targets.  Stealth bombers are one of the earliest T2 ships that new pilots and pilots using Alpha accounts can fly.   Flying in a fleet, stealth bombers provide  surveillance and dps.  Flying solo, stealth bombers provide surveillance, but one downside to flying alone is the high chance of being destroyed at gatecamps.  This page covers general information about stealth bombers.<br />
+Stealth bombers are one of the earliest T2 ships that new pilots and pilots using Alpha accounts can fly.  These ships travel through systems undetected, approach under cloak, and deliver high-damage torpedoes and bombs on unsuspecting targets.  Flying in a fleet, stealth bombers provide  surveillance and dps.  Flying solo, stealth bombers provide surveillance, but one downside to flying alone is the high chance of being destroyed at gatecamps.  Stealth bombers are one of the most powerful tier II (T2) frigates in New Eden.  This page covers general information about stealth bombers.<br />
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 ==Which bomber?==
-Each race has one stealth bomber.
+Pilot preference.  Pilots can choose how to fly their bomber and configure modules accordingly.<br />
+Each race has one stealth bomber with its own combination of module slots.<br />
+-recommended bomb platforms:  Amarr Purifier, Minmatar Hound<br />
+The Purifier and the Hound have a 3L-3M-5H slot layout.<br />
+-recommended torpedo platforms:  Caldari Manticore, Gallente Nemesis<br />
+The Manticore and the Nemesis have a 2L-4M-5H slot layout.<br />
--bomb platforms:  Amarr Purifier, Minmatar Hound<br />
+Other than slot layout and preferred damage type, there are few major differences between the bombers.<br />
--torpedo platforms:  Caldari Manticore, Gallente Nemesis<br />
+The Nemesis is bonused for thermal damage, which is the least often resisted damage type in pvp.<brt />
-The Purifier and the Hound are arguably better at using [[Bombs|bombs]] (they have a 3L-3M-5H slot layout), while the Manticore and the Nemesis are perhaps better torpedo platforms (with a 2L-4M-5H slot layout).  You might think that the bombers with three lows would be better torpedo bombers because they could fit three Ballistic Control Systems (BCS), but you'll be hard pressed to find an effective fit with 120 CPU to spare for BCS IIs.  Additionally, the Manticore and Nemesis can fit one more utility/EWar/etc module in their mids -- the ability to, for example, sensor damp the enemy may allow them to stay on the field for longer.
+The Purifier has a largest cargo bay, which allows storage for 3 bombs.<br />
+The Manticore has the highest CPU, which allows easier fitting.<br />
-Other than the slot layout and preferred damage type there are few major differences between the bombers. The Nemesis is bonused for thermal damage, which is the least often resisted damage type in pvp. The Purifier also has a significantly larger cargo bay than the others, which allows it to carry 3 bombs. The Manticore has the highest CPU, making for easier fitting, and the Hound is the most agile.
+The Hound is the most agile, which allows faster align time to escape dangerous situations.<br />
 === Hound ===
 [[Image:Hound.jpg|thumb|The Minmatar Hound]]<br />
-The [[Hound]] is the Minmatar Stealth Bomber.  It gets a bonus to explosive damage and uses Nova torpedoes. With the exception of the torpedo type, the fit is the same as the Purifier, though pilots may find it a touch easier to squeeze everything on due to a slight difference in CPU. It features a 5-3-3 layout, composing of three mid slots, and three low slots. It also has the fastest align time and highest scan resolution out of all of the bombers.
+The [[Hound]] is the Minmatar Stealth Bomber.
+It gets a bonus to explosive damage and uses Nova torpedos.
+It features a 3L-3M-5H slot layout, composing of three low slots, three mid slots, and five high slots.
+The Hound's 3L (three low slots) could fit Ballistic Control Systems (BCS) modules, but due to their high-CPU requirement, fitting three BCS modules may be a challenge.
+The Hound also has the fastest align time (faster warp to/faster escape from) and the highest scan resolution (faster lock time) out of all of the bombers.<br />
+With the exception of the torpedo type, the fit is the same as the Purifier, though pilots may find it a touch easier to squeeze everything on due to a slight difference in CPU.
 === Manticore ===
 [[Image:Manticore.jpg|thumb|The Caldari Manticore]]<br />
-The [[Manticore]] is the Caldari Stealth Bomber. It has the advantages of having ample CPU space and a slightly more ideal slot layout (5-4-2). It gets a bonus to kinetic damage and uses Scourge torpedoes.
+The [[Manticore]] is the Caldari Stealth Bomber.
+It gets a bonus to kinetic damage and uses Scourge torpedoes.
+It features a 2L-4M-5H slot layout, composing of two low slots, four mid slots, and five high slots.
+The Manticore's 4M (four medium slots) have to option to fit one more utility/EWar/etc module (Sensor Dampener, Target Painter, Capacitor Booster, etc.)<br />
+It has the highest CPU, making module fitting ideal.<br />
 === Nemesis ===
 [[Image:Nemesis.jpg|thumb|The Gallente Nemesis]]<br />
-The [[Nemesis]] is the Gallente Stealth Bomber. It shares the Manticore's slot layout.  It has a bit less CPU, so it can't quite fit the same range of modules in its midslots.  Pilots who wish to fit Tech 2 versions of the mid slot modules will find it difficult to fit as well.  The Nemesis gets a bonus to thermal damage and uses Inferno torpedoes.
+The [[Nemesis]] is the Gallente Stealth Bomber.
+The Nemesis gets a bonus to thermal damage and uses Inferno torpedoes.
+It features a 2L-4M-5H slot layout, composing of two low slots, four mid slots, and five high slots.
+The Nemesis's 4M (four medium slots) have to option to fit one more utility/EWar/etc module (Sensor Dampener, Target Painter, Capacitor Booster, etc.)<br />
+It has less CPU, making Tech 2 module fitting a challenge.<br />
 === Purifier ===
 [[Image:Purifier.jpg|thumb|The Amarr Purifier]]<br />
-The [[Purifier]] is the Amarr Stealth Bomber. It shares the same slot layout as the Hound (5-3-3). It has the least CPU of any of the Stealth Bombers, which makes fitting tight and not quite as varied as the other races. It gets a bonus to EM damage and uses Mjolnir torpedoes.
+The [[Purifier]] is the Amarr Stealth Bomber.
+It gets a bonus to EM damage and uses Mjolnir torpedoes.
+It features a 3L-3M-5H slot layout, composing of three low slots, three mid slots, and five high slots.
+The Purifier's 3L (three low slots) could fit Ballistic Control Systems (BCS) modules, but due to their high-CPU requirement, fitting three BCS modules may be a challenge.
+It has the least CPU, which makes module fitting tight and not quite as varied as the other races.<br />
 ==UniBombers==