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The Covert Ops class is split into two sub classes ~~with significantly different roles, both~~ of ~~which~~ have the ability to warp while [[cloaking|cloaked]].

The Covert Ops class is split into two sub classes of scanning and hacking oriented covert ops frigates and combat oriented stealth bombers. Both of them have the ability to use covert ops cloaking device and warp while [[cloaking|cloaked]], ability to use the covert cynosural field generators and the ability to take covert jump bridges.

== Covert Ops ==

~~Covert Ops frigates can warp while cloaked, and have bonuses to scanning and hacking.~~ As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times.

As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times.

~~In E-Uni Covert Ops are mainly used as a forward scout or rear scout~~.

* {{icon|isis ~~amarr~~|22}}[[~~Anathema~~]]

The four covert ops frigates mostly differentiate from each other by their skill bonus and slot layout.

* {{icon|isis ~~caldari~~|22}}[[~~Buzzard~~]]

* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Helios]]

* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Buzzard]] - 5M-3L slot layout. Scan deviation bonus. Strongest pure scanner/hacker thanks to slot layout and deviation bonus.

* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Cheetah]]

* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Anathema]] - 4M-4M slot layout. Scan deviation bonus.

* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Helios]] - 5M-3L slot layout. Speed bonus when cloaked. Compromise between speed and scanning.

* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Cheetah]] - 4M-4L slot layout. Speed bonus when cloaked. Fastest base speed and agile.

There is also more combat oriented Pacifier. In addition to the usual scanning and hacking bonuses it has a full array of combat bonuses. It is a ship with limited availability and high price.

* {{icon|concord assembly|22}}[[Pacifier]]

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-The Covert Ops class is split into two sub classes with significantly different roles, both of which have the ability to warp while [[cloaking|cloaked]].
+The Covert Ops class is split into two sub classes of scanning and hacking oriented covert ops frigates and combat oriented stealth bombers. Both of them have the ability to use covert ops cloaking device and warp while [[cloaking|cloaked]], ability to use the covert cynosural field generators and the ability to take covert jump bridges.
 == Covert Ops ==
-Covert Ops frigates can warp while cloaked, and have bonuses to scanning and hacking. As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times.
+As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times.
-In E-Uni Covert Ops are mainly used as a forward scout or rear scout.
-* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Anathema]]
+The four covert ops frigates mostly differentiate from each other by their skill bonus and slot layout.
-* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Buzzard]]
-* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Helios]]
+* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Buzzard]] - 5M-3L slot layout. Scan deviation bonus. Strongest pure scanner/hacker thanks to slot layout and deviation bonus.
-* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Cheetah]]
+* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Anathema]] - 4M-4M slot layout. Scan deviation bonus.
+* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Helios]] - 5M-3L slot layout. Speed bonus when cloaked. Compromise between speed and scanning.
+* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Cheetah]] - 4M-4L slot layout. Speed bonus when cloaked. Fastest base speed and agile.
+There is also more combat oriented Pacifier. In addition to the usual scanning and hacking bonuses it has a full array of combat bonuses. It is a ship with limited availability and high price.
 * {{icon|concord assembly|22}}[[Pacifier]]