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== Pickets and Scouting. == | == Pickets and Scouting. == | ||
Commonly confused, | Commonly confused, [[picket]]s and [[scouting]] are similar with with differing purposes. | ||
=== Picketing === | === Picketing === | ||
A picket will typically sit static and cloaked on the far side of a gate or similar location, providing early warning in the event of an incoming war-target. Picket frigates not part of a fleet operation should always sit at least 175-250km away from the gate in a random direction, not aligned with any celestial objects. They also typically be fly a [[Tackler Frigate]] fitted with a Tech 1 prototype cloak and 'travel' fit. | A picket will typically sit static and cloaked on the far side of a gate or similar location, providing early warning in the event of an incoming war-target. Picket frigates not part of a fleet operation should always sit at least 175-250km away from the gate in a random direction, not aligned with any celestial objects. They also typically be fly a [[Tackler Frigate]] fitted with a Tech 1 prototype cloak and 'travel' fit. | ||
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