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→Ship choices: Added the sunesis as best low level option. Removed comparison of different exploration frigates and T1 haulers as they were misleading as they created the impression the exact choice would significantly matter. Corresponding rework should be done for the section about blockade runners but I have to go now. |
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The [[Sunesis]] is a great option for those levels. It has a base cargo capacity of 600 {{m3}} which can be increased by expanded cargoholds. You can fit it to align in under two seconds even if your skills are not especially good. This means most gatecamps will struggle to lock you fast enough and you can comfortably use it in highsec and lowsec. When you fit a bit of a shield tank you also have enough EHP that it's very difficult to kill you with a smartbomb camp. As rigs you usually choose hyperspatials to warp faster and thus reduce travel time. | The [[Sunesis]] is a great option for those levels. It has a base cargo capacity of 600 {{m3}} which can be increased by expanded cargoholds. You can fit it to align in under two seconds even if your skills are not especially good. This means most gatecamps will struggle to lock you fast enough and you can comfortably use it in highsec and lowsec. When you fit a bit of a shield tank you also have enough EHP that it's very difficult to kill you with a smartbomb camp. As rigs you usually choose hyperspatials to warp faster and thus reduce travel time. | ||
If the Sunesis is too expensive for you, you can also use a [[Frigates#Exploration|T1 exploration frigate]] ([[Magnate]], [[Heron]], [[Imicus]], [[Probe]] | If the Sunesis is too expensive for you, you can also use a [[Frigates#Exploration|T1 exploration frigate]] ([[Magnate]], [[Heron]], [[Imicus]], [[Probe]]). They have a base cargo capacity of 400 {{m3}} so it is suggested to fit at least one expanded cargohold. You can achieve align times of under three seconds with fitting and good skills but you cannot go under two seconds (at least not reasonably). This means gate camps might more often catch you. If you're not wardecced, this isn't a big issue in highsec. In lowsec, you might want to use [[Cloak trick|MWD + cloak trick]] (which is also an option for you in the Sunesis). | ||
If you have already access to a [[Blockade Runners|blockade runner]], you could use it not only for higher level distribution missions but also for the low levels. | If you have already access to a [[Blockade Runners|blockade runner]], you could use it not only for higher level distribution missions but also for the low levels. | ||
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===All Levels=== | ===All Levels=== | ||
[[Blockade Runners]] are arguably the best option for distribution missions all around. All of them can carry more than 8k {{m3}} if you fill the lows with expanded cargoholds. Their align time is generally decent and you can switch lows for inertia stabs if you don't need the full cargo capacity. They warp fast with a base speed of 6 AU/s which goes up to 7.5 AU/s with skills and even 11.4 AU/s with T2 hyperspatial rigs which are usually used. A covert cloak increases the safety and you can even fit an interdiction nullifier to avoid bubbles in nullsec. | |||
All blockade runners are decent options. The [[Prowler]] and [[Viator]] might be a little bit better but if you have committed to another T2 option, rather just stick with it. | |||
'''Warning: Blockade Runners are considered high value targets. As they can't be cargo scanned most gankers will assume they have valuable cargo and gank them whenever they catch them. Be very careful running distribution missions in Blockade Runners around populated areas.''' | '''Warning: Blockade Runners are considered high value targets. As they can't be cargo scanned most gankers will assume they have valuable cargo and gank them whenever they catch them. Be very careful running distribution missions in Blockade Runners around populated areas.''' | ||
That said, the cloak makes it fairly safe. Don't go afk while undocked. In ganking hotspots such as the Jita tradehub station, you might want to use [[Bookmarks#Instadock bookmarks|dock]] and [[Bookmarks#Instaundock bookmarks|undock]] bookmarks. | |||
==Standings Grind== | ==Standings Grind== | ||