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[[File:Crowbar.jpg|thumb | [[File:Crowbar.jpg|thumb|Artist rendition of a Crowbar Griffin]] | ||
A '''Crowbar''' is a quick-response [[ | A '''Crowbar''' is a quick-response [[ECM]] ("jamming") ship designed to be used in case of an emergency to "pry" a more valuable ship out of a sticky situation. It is a specific fitting of the Tech I Caldari frigate, the [[Griffin]]. The fit is designed to be newbro-friendly (low skill requirements) and cheap (easy to afford and essentially disposable). | ||
== Fitting == | == Fitting == | ||
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The rockets / launchers are primarily to help clear drones | The rockets / launchers are primarily to help clear drones targeting you (see [[#Tactics|Tactics]], below) but may be omitted to reduce ship costs, if necessary. | ||
=== Fitting appropriate ECM modules === | === Fitting appropriate ECM modules === | ||
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== How to get one == | == How to get one == | ||
A doctrine-fitted Crowbar costs approximately 1.5M ISK. If you can afford to have your own, they are usually available on corporate contract in the various community home stations. It's a good idea to have one (or more) available in each community you frequent. | A doctrine-fitted Crowbar costs approximately 1.5M ISK. If you can afford to have your own, they are usually available on corporate contract in the various community home stations. It's a good idea to have one (or more) available in each community you frequent. | ||
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'''Before calling for Crowbars a pilot should assess the questions below:''' | '''Before calling for Crowbars a pilot should assess the questions below:''' | ||
* Is my ship worth saving? | * Is my ship worth saving? | ||
** We will probably not bring out Crowbars for your 5M ISK Slasher | ** We will probably not bring out Crowbars for your 5M ISK Slasher | ||
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'''After a pilot determines that calling for crowbars is justified they should relay at least following information:''' | '''After a pilot determines that calling for crowbars is justified they should relay at least following information:''' | ||
* The location, as precisely as possible, including the system, as well as the gate, anomaly, or asteroid belt, for example. | * The location, as precisely as possible, including the system, as well as the gate, anomaly, or asteroid belt, for example. | ||
* Their character name: this helps fleet members warp to help immediately. It is best to refer to your character in the third person: not everyone will know you by your voice. | * Their character name: this helps fleet members warp to help immediately. It is best to refer to your character in the third person: not everyone will know you by your voice. | ||
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=== Jammers === | === Jammers === | ||
Your jammers should be put on the tackling ship(s). Make sure you use the appropriate jammer type on each ship if more ships are present. | Your jammers should be put on the tackling ship(s). Make sure you use the appropriate jammer type on each ship if more ships are present. | ||
=== Rockets === | === Rockets === | ||
Your rockets are close range weapons, mostly aimed at clearing hostile drones that are targeting you. | |||
Your rockets are close range weapons, mostly aimed at clearing hostile drones that are | |||
=== ECM drone === | === ECM drone === | ||
If the attacker is inside your drone control range, the ECM drone can be used as an extra chance to get a jam off. | If the attacker is inside your drone control range, the ECM drone can be used as an extra chance to get a jam off. | ||
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