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[[File:Cloak.gif|thumb|right]] | [[File:Cloak.gif|thumb|right]] | ||
The ''' | The '''cloak trick''' is a maneuver that takes advantage of the secondary effects of cloaking devices to reach 75% of maximum velocity (and thus enter warp) more quickly than would normally be possible. This maneuver is primarily used to avoid being targeted after jumping through a gate by aligning whilst cloaked. | ||
=== What is it? === | === What is it? === | ||
This is a technique that enables pilots to align while cloaked after jumping through a gate. When done properly, this allows the pilot to almost instantly warp the second they break cloak. General information on cloaking can be found at the [[Cloaking]] page. | This is a technique that enables pilots to align while cloaked after jumping through a gate. When done properly, this allows the pilot to almost instantly warp the second they break cloak. General information on cloaking can be found at the [[Cloaking]] page. | ||
=== Modules required === | === Modules required === | ||
You will need: | You will need: | ||
* one Improved Cloaking Device II | * one Improved Cloaking Device II | ||
* one [[Propulsion equipment#Microwarpdrives|Microwarpdrive]] of the correct size for your ship. That is: 5MN for frigates and destroyers, 50MN for cruisers, battlecruisers and | * one [[Propulsion equipment#Microwarpdrives|Microwarpdrive]] of the correct size for your ship. That is: 5MN for frigates and destroyers, 50MN for cruisers, battlecruisers and haulers, and 500MN for battleships | ||
* the shortcuts for these should be placed somewhere easily accessible, as you will need to hit them pretty quickly | * the shortcuts for these should be placed somewhere easily accessible, as you will need to hit them pretty quickly | ||
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* an {{sh|Orca}} - too heavy for the 500MN to provide enough velocity (however, [[#Warping with larger ships|see below]]) | * an {{sh|Orca}} - too heavy for the 500MN to provide enough velocity (however, [[#Warping with larger ships|see below]]) | ||
The "fast" [[ | The "fast" [[Haulers (ship group)|Haulers]] ({{sh|Sigil}}, {{sh|Badger}}, {{sh|Wreathe}}, and {{sh|Nereus}}) and the {{sh|Hoarder}} are able to easily fit 50MN MWDs and cloaking devices in addition to their tank and cargohold fittings. | ||
The other high volume | The other high volume haulers ( {{sh|Bestower}}, {{sh|Tayra}}, {{sh|Kryos}}, {{sh|Epithal}}, {{sh|Miasmos}}, {{sh|Iteron Mark V}} and {{sh|Mammoth}}) don't have the raw powergrid available to fit a 50MN MWD, and without extensive fitting for extra powergrid and higher skills, pilots may not be able to fit them at all. As such, don't count on being able to do the cloak trick with these ships without sacrificing cargo capacity (low slots will need powergrid modules, and even rig slots may be needed for enough powergrid) and lower engineering skills. | ||
=== How does it work? === | === How does it work? === | ||
Do these things in this order after jumping through a stargate or wormhole. Although you can do MWD then cloak (or do both at once), it is not recommended as having your MWD active before your cloak is a bad idea due to the signature radius bloom and the likelihood of spending more time uncloaked. | Do these things in this order after jumping through a stargate or wormhole. Although you can do MWD then cloak (or do both at once), it is not recommended as having your MWD active before your cloak is a bad idea due to the signature radius bloom and the likelihood of spending more time uncloaked. | ||
# Hit align to your point of interest. | # Hit align to your point of interest. | ||