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== Utilizing drones == | == Utilizing drones == | ||
Drones can be a tremendous asset on the field, with a damage potential anywhere from 500 up to 900+ dps from light combat drones alone in vanguards. But you need to use them wisely or end up wasting their potential. | Drones can be a tremendous asset on the field, with a damage potential anywhere from 500 up to 900+ dps from light combat drones alone in vanguards. But you need to use them wisely or end up wasting their potential. | ||
==== [[image:icon_bounty.png|32px|Drone target]] Drone targets ==== | |||
In a less skilled fleet consisting of regular tech one ships the frigates present a noticeable problem. To remedy the problem we utilize the dronebunny to effectively handle the fast, small signature, tight orbiting frigates. Drones can even dispose of unwebbed frigates, although they should always be complemented with a web or two to speed things up. | In a less skilled fleet consisting of regular tech one ships the frigates present a noticeable problem. To remedy the problem we utilize the dronebunny to effectively handle the fast, small signature, tight orbiting frigates. Drones can even dispose of unwebbed frigates, although they should always be complemented with a web or two to speed things up. | ||
One thing to remember about drones is that they have very short optimals and you also need to factor in travel time. You want them to spend more time shooting and less time moving. As such, there's no ''one way'' to use drones, but instead highly situational. See [[#Bonused_webs_and_flexible_dronebunny|bonused webs]] under '''Advanced tactics''' below for more information. | One thing to remember about drones is that they have very short optimals and you also need to factor in travel time. You want them to spend more time shooting and less time moving. As such, there's no ''one way'' to use drones, but instead highly situational. See [[#Bonused_webs_and_flexible_dronebunny|bonused webs]] under '''Advanced tactics''' below for more information. | ||
==== {{icon|fighter|32|Dronebunny}} Selecting a dronebunny ==== | |||
As for who the dronebunny should be, there are a variety of things to consider. It is often easier to think of what ships in the fleet shouldn't be the dronebunny. | As for who the dronebunny should be, there are a variety of things to consider. It is often easier to think of what ships in the fleet shouldn't be the dronebunny. | ||
* A '''sniper''' or someone with the range to hit the elusive targets out at 50-60km (usually outside drone control range) is not a good candidate as the drones couldn't shoot what they are shooting. | * A '''sniper''' or someone with the range to hit the elusive targets out at 50-60km (usually outside drone control range) is not a good candidate as the drones couldn't shoot what they are shooting. | ||