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==Fitting==
 
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ship=Merlin|
 
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shipTypeID=603|
 
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fitName=T2 Tackle|
 
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fitID=T2-Tackle|
 
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high1name=Light Ion Blaster II|
 
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high1typeID=3170|
 
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high2name=Light Ion Blaster II|
 
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high2typeID=3170|
 
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high3name=Light Ion Blaster II|
 
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high3typeID=3170|
 
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mid1name=Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I|
 
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mid1typeID=5443|
 
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mid2name=Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I|
 
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mid2typeID=4027|
 
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mid3name=Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I|
 
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mid3typeID=5973|
 
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mid4name=Medium Shield Extender II|
 
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mid4typeID=3831|
 
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low1name=Damage Control II|
 
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low1typeID=2048|
 
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low2name=Micro Auxiliary Power Core I|
 
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low2typeID=11563|
 
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low3name=Nanofiber Internal Structure II|
 
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low3typeID=2605|
 
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charge1name=Void S x1000|
 
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charge1typeID=12612|
 
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charge2name=open|
 
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charge3name=open|
 
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charge4name=open|
 
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charge5name=open|
 
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rig1name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I|
 
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rig1typeID=31716|
 
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rig2name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I|
 
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rig2typeID=31716|
 
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rig3name=Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I|
 
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notes=You can drop the web for an adaptive if you want more tank</li><li>You can swap the Nano for a mag stab for more DPS</li><li>Downgrade modules to meta 3/4 if you cannot fit T2</li><li>Drop/downgrade the guns if fitting space is an issue}}{{ShipFitting|
 
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ship=Merlin|
 
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fitName=Solo|
 
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fitID=Solo|
 
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high1name=Light Ion Blaster II|
 
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high2name=Light Ion Blaster II|
 
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high2typeID=3170|
 
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high3name=Light Ion Blaster II|
 
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high3typeID=3170|
 
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mid1name=1MN Afterburner II|
 
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mid1typeID=438|
 
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mid2name=Medium Ancillary Shield Booster|
 
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mid2typeID=32772|
 
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mid3name=Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I|
 
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mid3typeID=5443|
 
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mid4name=Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I|
 
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mid4typeID=4027|
 
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low1name=Pseudoelectron Containment Field I|
 
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low1typeID=5837|
 
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low2name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II|
 
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low2typeID=10190|
 
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low3name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II|
 
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low3typeID=10190|
 
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rig1name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I|
 
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rig1typeID=31716|
 
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rig2name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I|
 
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rig2typeID=31716|
 
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| ship=Merlin
 
| ship=Merlin
 
| shipTypeID=603
 
| shipTypeID=603
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| fitName=Shield Fleet
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| fitName=Tackle
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| fitID=Shield-Fleet
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| fitID=Tackle
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| low1name=Damage Control II
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| low1typeID=2048
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| low2name=Overdrive Injector System II
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| low2typeID=1236
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| low3name=Nanofiber Internal Structure II
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| low3typeID=2605
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| mid1name=Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
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| mid1typeID=8517
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| mid2name=5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
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| mid2typeID=5973
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| mid3name=J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
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| mid3typeID=5439
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| mid4name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
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| mid4typeID=4025
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| high1name=Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high1typeID=3162
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| charge1name=Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
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| charge1typeID=23009
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| high2name=Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high2typeID=3162
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| high3name=Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high3typeID=3162
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| rig1name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
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| rig1typeID=31716
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| rig2name=Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
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| rig2typeID=31752
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| rig3name=Small Core Defense Field Extender I
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| rig3typeID=31788
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| charge2name=open
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| charge3name=open
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| charge4name=open
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| charge5name=open
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| skills=
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| showSKILLS=N
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| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
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| showNOTES=N
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| difficulty=0
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| warsop=A
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| warsopReason=
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| version=PARALLAX 1.0
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| showTOC=Y
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| ship=Merlin
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| shipTypeID=603
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| fitName=Magic Merlin (Fleet)
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| fitID=Magic-Merlin-(Fleet)
 
| low1name=Damage Control II
 
| low1name=Damage Control II
 
| low1typeID=2048
 
| low1typeID=2048
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| low3name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
 
| low3name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
 
| low3typeID=10190
 
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| mid1name=Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
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| mid1name=Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
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| mid1typeID=5973
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| mid1typeID=8517
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| mid2name=J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
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| mid2name=5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
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| mid2typeID=5439
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| mid3name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
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| mid3name=J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
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| mid4name=Medium Shield Extender II
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| mid4name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
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| mid4typeID=3831
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| high1name=Light Ion Blaster II, Void S
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| high1name=Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high1typeID=3178
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| charge1name=Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
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| charge1typeID=23009
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| high2name=Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high2typeID=3178
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| high3name=Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high3typeID=3178
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| rig1name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
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| rig1typeID=31716
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| rig2name=Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
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| rig2typeID=31752
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| rig3name=Small Core Defense Field Extender I
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| rig3typeID=31788
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| charge2name=open
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| charge3name=open
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| charge4name=open
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| charge5name=open
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| skills=
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| showSKILLS=N
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| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
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| showNOTES=N
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| difficulty=0
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| warsop=A
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| warsopReason=
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| version=PARALLAX 1.0
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| showTOC=Y
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| shipDNA=603:2048;1:11563;1:10190;1:8517;1:5973;1:5439;1:4025;1:3178;3:23009;1:31716;1:31752;1:31788;1::
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| ship=Merlin
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| shipTypeID=603
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| fitName=Solo Blaster ASB
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| fitID=Solo-Blaster-ASB
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| low1name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
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| low1typeID=10190
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| low2name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
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| low2typeID=10190
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| low3name=Damage Control II
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| low3typeID=2048
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| mid1name=Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Cap Booster 50
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| mid1typeID=32772
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| charge1name=Cap Booster 50 x1
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| charge1typeID=264
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| mid2name=1MN Afterburner II
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| mid2typeID=438
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| mid3name=J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
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| mid3typeID=5439
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| mid4name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
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| mid4typeID=4025
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| high1name=Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high1typeID=3170
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| charge2name=Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
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| charge2typeID=23009
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| high2name=Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high2typeID=3170
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| high3name=Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
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| high3typeID=3170
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| rig1name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
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| rig1typeID=31716
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| rig2name=Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
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| rig2typeID=31752
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| rig3name=Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
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| rig3typeID=26929
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| charge3name=open
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| charge4name=open
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| charge5name=open
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| skills=
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| showSKILLS=N
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| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
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| showNOTES=N
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| difficulty=0
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| warsop=A
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| warsopReason=
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| version=PARALLAX 1.0
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| showTOC=Y
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| shipDNA=603:10190;2:2048;1:32772;1:264;1:438;1:5439;1:4025;1:3170;3:23009;1:31716;1:31752;1:26929;1::
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| ship=Merlin
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| shipTypeID=603
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| fitName=Solo Blaster Buffer
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| fitID=Solo-Blaster-Buffer
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| low1name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
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| low1typeID=10190
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| low2name=Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
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| low2typeID=10190
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| low3name=Damage Control II
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| low3typeID=2048
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| mid1name=Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
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| mid1typeID=8517
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| mid2name=1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
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| mid2typeID=6001
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| mid3name=J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
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| mid3typeID=5439
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| mid4name=X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
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| mid4typeID=4025
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| high1name=Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
 
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| charge1name=Void S x1
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| charge1name=Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
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| charge1typeID=12612
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| high2name=Light Ion Blaster II, Void S
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| high2name=Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
 
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| high3name=Light Ion Blaster II, Void S
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| high3name=Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
 
| high3typeID=3170
 
| high3typeID=3170
 
| rig1name=Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
 
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| rig3typeID=31358
 
| charge2name=open
 
| charge2name=open
 
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| notes=Have faction Antimatter. Get a bunch of these together with some logi and go roaming with some friends.
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| notes=Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
 
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| warsop=A
 
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| version=PHOEBE 1.0
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Revision as of 10:58, 17 December 2015

EVE University Database
 
Ship Database
Merlin
Ship Database▸Standard Frigates▸Merlin
Merlin
Caldari State
 Caldari State
Standard Frigates
Merlin Class
RELATED UNI-WIKI REFERENCES
EVE Online Ships Overview
EXTERNAL LINKS
Merlin on zKillboard
Merlin on EVE Workbench
Merlin on Janice
Merlin on EVE Ref
Merlin on Eve Online Wiki

Development
The Merlin is the most powerful combat frigate of the Caldari. Its role has evolved through the years, and while its defenses have always remained exceptionally strong for a Caldari vessel, its offensive capabilities have evolved from versatile, jack-of-all-trades attack patterns into focused and deadly gunfire tactics. The Merlin's primary aim is to have its turrets punch holes in opponents' hulls.

SHIP BONUSES

Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage
4% bonus to all shield resistances

Required Skills
Training Time what's this?
25m 0s
Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps.
Grouping
▪ Variations
Hawk
Hawk.jpg
CornerT2s.png
Hawk
Assault Frigates Merlin Class
Icon hi slot.png5 (4/2) Icon mid slot.png5 Icon low slot.png2
Icon powergrid.png45 MW Icon cpu.png190 tf
Icon velocity.png290 m/sec
Icon capacity.png300 m³
,Harpy
Harpy.jpg
CornerT2s.png
Harpy
Assault Frigates Merlin Class
Icon hi slot.png5 (1/4) Icon mid slot.png4 Icon low slot.png3
Icon powergrid.png50 MW Icon cpu.png185 tf
Icon velocity.png281 m/sec
Icon capacity.png165 m³
,Worm
Worm.jpg
CornerTFs.png
Worm
Pirate Faction Frigates Merlin Class
Icon hi slot.png3 (3/0) Icon mid slot.png4 Icon low slot.png2
Icon powergrid.png40 MW Icon cpu.png160 tf
Icon velocity.png320 m/sec
Icon capacity.png130 m³

Ship Attributes

Fittings
Powergrid
powergrid
40 MW
CPU
cpu output
180 tf
Capacitor
capacitor
350 GJ
High
high slots
3
Launchers
launcher slots
0
Turrets
turret slots
3
Medium
medium slots
4
Low
low slots
3
Rig
rigs
3
 
small
Calibration
calibration
400
Navigation
Max Velocity
max. velocity
310 m/sec
Inertia Modifier
inertia modifier (agility)
3.6
Warp Speed
inertia modifier (agility)
5 AU/s
Base Time to Warp
base time to warp
4.98 s
what's this?
Base Time to Warp is essentially the time needed for this ship to align and accelerate until it reaches 75% of its top speed and goes to warp. The time displayed here is the base calculated time with no account for any warp related skills, modules or any other effects.
Drones
Drone Capacity
drone capacity
0 m³
Drone Bandwidth
drone bandwidth
0 Mbit/sec
Targeting
Max Tgt. Range
max. targeting range
50.00 km
Max Locked Targets
max. locked targets
5
Gravimetric Sensor
Gravimetric sensor strength
11 points
Sig. Radius
signature radius
39 m
Scan Res.
scan resolution
580 mm
Structure
Structure Hitpoints
structure hitpoints
400 HP
Mass
ship mass
997,000 kg
Volume
ship volume
16,500 m³
Cargo Capacity
cargo capacity
150 m³
Armor
Armor Hitpoints
armor hitpoints
350 HP
Armor Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
50
THR
thermal resistance
45
KIN
kinetic resistance
25
EXP
explosive resistance
10
Shields
Shield Capacity
shield hitpoints
500 HP
Shield Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
0
THR
thermal resistance
20
KIN
kinetic resistance
40
EXP
explosive resistance
50


Summary

The changes brought to the Merlin in the Inferno release have made it one of the best (if not the best) Tech 1 frigates in the game, especially for running Level I combat missions. You may fit this ship to fulfil almost any need, whether it be a swift shield tanked tackler, a very tough shield tank, or an above-average damage dealer.

Skills

Template:Moreinfo

Fitting

Tackle
Merlin: Tackle
EFT
[Merlin, Tackle]
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S

Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator

Damage Control II
Overdrive Injector System II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
PARALLAX 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Magic Merlin (Fleet)
Merlin: Magic Merlin (Fleet)
EFT
[Merlin, Magic Merlin (Fleet)]
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S

Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator

Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
PARALLAX 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated


Solo Blaster ASB
Merlin: Solo Blaster ASB
EFT
[Merlin, Solo Blaster ASB]
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S

Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Cap Booster 50
1MN Afterburner II
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator

Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Damage Control II

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I



Cap Booster 50 x1
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1

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Fitting template charge slots label.png
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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
PARALLAX 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Solo Blaster Buffer
Merlin: Solo Blaster Buffer
EFT
[Merlin, Solo Blaster Buffer]
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S

Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator

Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Damage Control II

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Ancillary Current Router I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
PARALLAX 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
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RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated


Tactics

The Merlin is a powerful frigate in that it can be fit for either DPS or tackle, whilst maintaining a respectable tank for a T1 frigate (thanks to its shield resist bonus). A Merlin fit for DPS with Tech 2 Neutron Blasters firing Void can reach around 160 dps. Even with Ion Blasters and a fit more geared to tackling in a fleet, the Merlin can put out over 100 DPS with ease.

When flying a blaster Merlin, get in close. Your minuscule optimal ranges means you basically have to face hug your enemies. This can cause serious problems when fighting Kitey frigates or cruisers, especially since the Merlin isn't the fastest frigate out there. In these cases it's best to either run from the fight, or wait until an ally can web/scram down the enemy allowing you to catch up/warp to them.

Because Merlins are slow but tough, tackle Merlins usually serve as second tackle, applying a scram and web to hold a target still after faster frigates secure the initial point. Their significant DPS is a bonus in this role.

Notes

This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.


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