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'''Destroyers''' are larger ships than [[Frigate|frigates]], but they still mount the same small-sized modules that frigates use. The Tech 1 destroyers have a large number of high slots, giving them a lot of firepower for their size and cost and making them good at salvaging. The Tech 2 destroyers have unique abilities; ([[Interdictor|Interdictors]]~~) are used~~ in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s to prevent groups of enemy ships from warping away, and Command Destroyers can provide link boosts and utilize Micro Jump Field Generators to move nearby ships 100 km away. ~~Destroyers have a~~ Tech 3 ~~version, the tactical~~ destroyers, ~~which~~ have exceptional flexibility and firepower.

'''Destroyers''' are larger ships than [[Frigate|frigates]], but they still mount the same small-sized modules that frigates use. The Tech 1 destroyers have a large number of high slots, giving them a lot of firepower for their size and cost and making them good at salvaging. The Tech 2 destroyers have unique abilities; [[Interdictor|Interdictors]] can launch warp disruption probes in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s to prevent groups of enemy ships from warping away, and Command Destroyers can provide link boosts and utilize Micro Jump Field Generators to move nearby ships 100 km away. Tactical destroyers, the Tech 3 destroyers, have exceptional flexibility and firepower.

== Tech 1 Destroyers ==

With numerous turrets and high slots, Tech 1 destroyers are designed specifically to destroy frigates. However, destroyers are considerably slower than frigates and have a larger [[signature radius]], making them nearly as easy to hit as [[cruiser]]s. They also have few mid and low slots, and when combined with their weak powergrid and CPU, means that they cannot mount cruiser-sized tanks. As a consequence, they can do a lot of damage, but are fragile for their size.

These characteristics limit destroyers uses in PvP, but they have niche roles. Their high damage output (for small, cheap ships) makes them popular tools for [[Suicide Gank|suicide-ganking]] weak targets in highsec. They are sometimes used to hunt frigate pilots or to kill a [[carrier]]'s fighters. In PvE, they are ideal ships for completing Level 1 combat missions very quickly, and with forethought and good piloting ~~they~~ can complete many Level 2 missions (though for newer players a properly-fitted cruiser is probably a more suitable tool).

These characteristics limit destroyers uses in PvP, but they have niche roles. Their high damage output (for small, cheap ships) makes them popular tools for [[Suicide Gank|suicide-ganking]] weak targets in highsec. They are sometimes used to hunt frigate pilots or to kill a [[carrier]]'s fighters. In PvE, they are ideal ships for completing Level 1 combat missions very quickly, and with forethought and good piloting some can complete many Level 2 missions (though for newer players a properly-fitted cruiser is probably a more suitable tool).

Finally, destroyers are also superb [[salvaging]] ships because of their many high slots (second only to the [[Noctis]]). Salvaging destroyers commonly fit a full high slot rack split between equal numbers of Salvagers and Tractor Beams, with a propulsion module and some Cap Rechargers in the mid slots, and as many Expanded Cargoholds as possible in the lowslots. Fitted like this, a Tech 1 destroyer is a suitable salvager for missions up to and including Level 3s, or even some Level 4s if the pilot is willing to make multiple trips to and from the nearest station.

Each race has two Tech 1 destroyers, one of which uses turret weapons, while the other uses that race's alternate weapon system (missiles for Caldari and Minmatar, drones for Amarr and Gallente).

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=== Amarr ===

* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Coercer]]: Bonuses to tracking and turret cap usage.

* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Dragoon]]: ~~Drone destroyer, bonuses~~ to drone speed, damage and durability. Also has a 20% bonus to energy vampire and energy neutralizer range per level.

* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Dragoon]]: Bonuses to drone speed, damage and durability. Also has a 20% bonus to energy vampire and energy neutralizer range per level.

=== Caldari ===

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The defining feature of Command Destroyers is their ability to fit a Micro Jump Field Generator (MJFG). This module acts like an [[micro jump drive]] except that it also pulls ships (enemy and friendly) along into the the 100km warp, as long as they are within 6km when the MJFG is activated.

Command Destroyers were introduced in the Frostline expansion (Dec 2015), are more durable than their Tech I counterparts and can fit a Command [[Warfare Link]], but have less firepower<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=456713 Command Destroyer forum thread, by CCP Rise]</ref>. They are therefore best used in a supporting role, for instance, to provide fleet boosts for frigate and destroyer fleets. Their MJFG can be used in many creative ways, including catching enemy sniper ships, or disrupting enemy logistics ships by microjumping them away from their fleetmates.

Command Destroyers were introduced in the Frostline expansion (Dec 2015), are more durable than their Tech I counterparts and can fit a Command [[Warfare Link]], but have less firepower.<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=456713 Command Destroyer forum thread, by CCP Rise]</ref> They are therefore best used in a supporting role, for instance, to provide fleet boosts for frigate and destroyer fleets. Their MJFG can be used in many creative ways, including catching enemy sniper ships, or disrupting enemy logistics ships by microjumping them away from their fleetmates.

* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Pontifex]]

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== Tech 3 Destroyers ==

Tech 3 destroyers, also known as "Tactical Destroyers", are very versatile ships which can switch between three modes while in space:

* Defense Mode, which increases damage resistances and reduces signature radius.

* Defense Mode, which increases damage resistances and reduces signature radius (or rep cycle time, in the case of the Hecate).

* Propulsion Mode, which increases velocity and the inertia modifier.

* Sharpshooter Mode, which increases weapon range, targeting range, sensor strength~~, and scan resolution~~.

* Sharpshooter Mode, which increases weapon range, weapon damage, targeting range, and sensor strength.

Tech 3 destroyers were introduced in the Rhea expansion (Dec 2014), starting with the Confessor.<ref>The Svipul was released in the Tiamat expansion (Feb 2015), the [[Jackdaw]] was released in the Carnyx expansion (Jun 2015), and [[Hecate]] was released in the Aegis expansion (July 2015).</ref> Note that, unlike [[Strategic Cruiser|strategic cruisers]], tech 3 destroyers are not composed of subsystems, and you will not lose skill points if your ship is destroyed.

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-'''Destroyers''' are larger ships than [[Frigate|frigates]], but they still mount the same small-sized modules that frigates use. The Tech 1 destroyers have a large number of high slots, giving them a lot of firepower for their size and cost and making them good at salvaging. The Tech 2 destroyers have unique abilities; ([[Interdictor|Interdictors]]) are used in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s to prevent groups of enemy ships from warping away, and Command Destroyers can provide link boosts and utilize Micro Jump Field Generators to move nearby ships 100 km away. Destroyers have a Tech 3 version, the tactical destroyers, which have exceptional flexibility and firepower.
+'''Destroyers''' are larger ships than [[Frigate|frigates]], but they still mount the same small-sized modules that frigates use. The Tech 1 destroyers have a large number of high slots, giving them a lot of firepower for their size and cost and making them good at salvaging. The Tech 2 destroyers have unique abilities; [[Interdictor|Interdictors]] can launch warp disruption probes in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s to prevent groups of enemy ships from warping away, and Command Destroyers can provide link boosts and utilize Micro Jump Field Generators to move nearby ships 100 km away. Tactical destroyers, the Tech 3 destroyers, have exceptional flexibility and firepower.
 == Tech 1 Destroyers ==
 With numerous turrets and high slots, Tech 1 destroyers are designed specifically to destroy frigates. However, destroyers are considerably slower than frigates and have a larger [[signature radius]], making them nearly as easy to hit as [[cruiser]]s. They also have few mid and low slots, and when combined with their weak powergrid and CPU, means that they cannot mount cruiser-sized tanks. As a consequence, they can do a lot of damage, but are fragile for their size.
-These characteristics limit destroyers uses in PvP, but they have niche roles. Their high damage output (for small, cheap ships) makes them popular tools for [[Suicide Gank|suicide-ganking]] weak targets in highsec. They are sometimes used to hunt frigate pilots or to kill a [[carrier]]'s fighters. In PvE, they are ideal ships for completing Level 1 combat missions very quickly, and with forethought and good piloting they can complete many Level 2 missions (though for newer players a properly-fitted cruiser is probably a more suitable tool).
+These characteristics limit destroyers uses in PvP, but they have niche roles. Their high damage output (for small, cheap ships) makes them popular tools for [[Suicide Gank|suicide-ganking]] weak targets in highsec. They are sometimes used to hunt frigate pilots or to kill a [[carrier]]'s fighters. In PvE, they are ideal ships for completing Level 1 combat missions very quickly, and with forethought and good piloting some can complete many Level 2 missions (though for newer players a properly-fitted cruiser is probably a more suitable tool).
 Finally, destroyers are also superb [[salvaging]] ships because of their many high slots (second only to the [[Noctis]]). Salvaging destroyers commonly fit a full high slot rack split between equal numbers of Salvagers and Tractor Beams, with a propulsion module and some Cap Rechargers in the mid slots, and as many Expanded Cargoholds as possible in the lowslots. Fitted like this, a Tech 1 destroyer is a suitable salvager for missions up to and including Level 3s, or even some Level 4s if the pilot is willing to make multiple trips to and from the nearest station.
 Each race has two Tech 1 destroyers, one of which uses turret weapons, while the other uses that race's alternate weapon system (missiles for Caldari and Minmatar, drones for Amarr and Gallente).
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 === Amarr ===
 * {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Coercer]]: Bonuses to tracking and turret cap usage.
-* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Dragoon]]: Drone destroyer, bonuses to drone speed, damage and durability. Also has a 20% bonus to energy vampire and energy neutralizer range per level.
+* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Dragoon]]: Bonuses to drone speed, damage and durability. Also has a 20% bonus to energy vampire and energy neutralizer range per level.
 === Caldari ===
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 The defining feature of Command Destroyers is their ability to fit a Micro Jump Field Generator (MJFG). This module acts like an [[micro jump drive]] except that it also pulls ships (enemy and friendly) along into the the 100km warp, as long as they are within 6km when the MJFG is activated.
-Command Destroyers were introduced in the Frostline expansion (Dec 2015), are more durable than their Tech I counterparts and can fit a Command [[Warfare Link]], but have less firepower<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=456713 Command Destroyer forum thread, by CCP Rise]</ref>. They are therefore best used in a supporting role, for instance, to provide fleet boosts for frigate and destroyer fleets. Their MJFG can be used in many creative ways, including catching enemy sniper ships, or disrupting enemy logistics ships by microjumping them away from their fleetmates.
+Command Destroyers were introduced in the Frostline expansion (Dec 2015), are more durable than their Tech I counterparts and can fit a Command [[Warfare Link]], but have less firepower.<ref>[https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=456713 Command Destroyer forum thread, by CCP Rise]</ref> They are therefore best used in a supporting role, for instance, to provide fleet boosts for frigate and destroyer fleets. Their MJFG can be used in many creative ways, including catching enemy sniper ships, or disrupting enemy logistics ships by microjumping them away from their fleetmates.
 * {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Pontifex]]
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 == Tech 3 Destroyers ==
 Tech 3 destroyers, also known as "Tactical Destroyers", are very versatile ships which can switch between three modes while in space:
-* Defense Mode, which increases damage resistances and reduces signature radius.
+* Defense Mode, which increases damage resistances and reduces signature radius (or rep cycle time, in the case of the Hecate).
 * Propulsion Mode, which increases velocity and the inertia modifier.
-* Sharpshooter Mode, which increases weapon range, targeting range, sensor strength, and scan resolution.
+* Sharpshooter Mode, which increases weapon range, weapon damage, targeting range, and sensor strength.
 Tech 3 destroyers were introduced in the Rhea expansion (Dec 2014), starting with the Confessor.<ref>The Svipul was released in the Tiamat expansion (Feb 2015), the [[Jackdaw]] was released in the Carnyx expansion (Jun 2015), and [[Hecate]] was released in the Aegis expansion (July 2015).</ref> Note that, unlike [[Strategic Cruiser|strategic cruisers]], tech 3 destroyers are not composed of subsystems, and you will not lose skill points if your ship is destroyed.