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Caracals' greatest strengths are their very high burst damage out to a solid range (~40km with BLAP Caracals; your T2 pilots should typically use Fury ammo) and their high mobility (~1800m/s with prop mod). These combine for a hit-and-fade tactical style where you get as much damage as you can with the fleet's RLML clips, then pull range or warp out.}} | Caracals' greatest strengths are their very high burst damage out to a solid range (~40km with BLAP Caracals; your T2 pilots should typically use Fury ammo) and their high mobility (~1800m/s with prop mod). These combine for a hit-and-fade tactical style where you get as much damage as you can with the fleet's RLML clips, then pull range or warp out.}} | ||
{{quote|[[Image:White_0rchid.jpg|36px|link=]] '''White 0rchid''' | |||
Caracals are currently one of the strongest kiting T1 cruisers. With all Vs they can reach as far out as 65km with rapid lights (a very powerful weapons system). It's much easier for an FC to concentrate on the fight than worrying about weapon tracking or targets getting 'under your guns', as for the most part, you only need worry about range with RLMLs. They also sport a fairly decent tank at ~30k EHP. That coupled with their speed under MWD (up to 1900m/s) makes them fantastic ships at kiting and outranging most other T1 cruisers.}} | |||
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{{Template:CollapseBox|What areas of space is this doctrine best suited to?| | {{Template:CollapseBox|What areas of space is this doctrine best suited to?| | ||
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Don't use Caracals in Wspace. Otherwise they are excellent, subject to the limitations above (i.e. don't slide a FW plex into brawling cruisers; if you can go in first for a gank and then reposition, plex fights against cruisers are still fine).}} | Don't use Caracals in Wspace. Otherwise they are excellent, subject to the limitations above (i.e. don't slide a FW plex into brawling cruisers; if you can go in first for a gank and then reposition, plex fights against cruisers are still fine).}} | ||
{{quote|[[Image:White_0rchid.jpg|36px|link=]] '''White 0rchid''' | |||
You could technically fly this doctrine in any part of space, so long as your intention is not to brawl with it, of course. This means taking a fight inside a plex with a brawling vexor fleet already setup inside, is a bad idea. You also want to try and avoid being caught in bubbles on gates if you're in null.}} | |||
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{{Template:CollapseBox|How should the fleet be positioned when using this doctrine?| | {{Template:CollapseBox|How should the fleet be positioned when using this doctrine?| | ||
{{quote|[[Image:White_0rchid.jpg|36px|link=]] '''White 0rchid''' | |||
Sit at almost the edge of your missile range (it's a good idea to check if you have many people with low missile skills beforehand and if there are only a few try and get them to refit to guidance enhancer) and pulse your props if needed. Try not to perma run them. Have your logi anchor behind you (so you will be between them and the enemy). Shred off things like dictors and intys quickly because they will go down super fast. If you can, time your RLML reload appropriately (in other words make sure you're not taking heavy losses as you hit reload, you want to get out if that's the case).}} | |||
{{quote|[[Image:Raido_Kudonen.jpg|36px|link=]] '''Raido Kudonen''' | {{quote|[[Image:Raido_Kudonen.jpg|36px|link=]] '''Raido Kudonen''' | ||
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In general, you need an interceptor for every 5-8 Caracals (minimum 1), plus an interdictor for every 10-15 Caracals in nullsec. You should also have an Osprey for every 3-4 Caracals, starting at 3 Ospreys for a fleet of 8-9 Caracals (before that, you should bring either 2 Ospreys or 0 Ospreys). | In general, you need an interceptor for every 5-8 Caracals (minimum 1), plus an interdictor for every 10-15 Caracals in nullsec. You should also have an Osprey for every 3-4 Caracals, starting at 3 Ospreys for a fleet of 8-9 Caracals (before that, you should bring either 2 Ospreys or 0 Ospreys). | ||
Whenever possible, you should bring at least one Bifrost (double links fit, Skirmish: Rapid Deployment, Shield: Harmonizing). Fleets of 10 or more Caracals should also bring a Hyena and, if possible, a Keres. Additional command destroyers (Interdiction Maneuvers, Shield Extension, etc) are also highly desirable. | Whenever possible, you should bring at least one Bifrost (double links fit, Skirmish: Rapid Deployment, Shield: Harmonizing). Fleets of 10 or more Caracals should also bring a Hyena and, if possible, a Keres. Additional command destroyers (Interdiction Maneuvers, Shield Extension, etc) are also highly desirable.}} | ||
{{quote|[[Image:White_0rchid.jpg|36px|link=]] '''White 0rchid''' | |||
As with any fleet, try and keep a good ratio of caracals to logi. 3:1 isn't bad. I would always try and bring along a few intys with you. Don't focus on too many support roles though. You don't really need webbers or painters. You really just need numbers. RLMLs have very good damage with great application so you want to take them by surprise with that.}} | |||
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Since Caracals can control range against nearly all T1 cruiser doctrines and even pirate cruisers must engage with caution if outnumbered, your highest priority is always to clear tackle so that you can avoid the worst case scenario for a Caracal fleet (being stuck on grid in an enemy's damage envelope when your RLMLs are on reload). Since Caracals apply very well to light ships, or perfectly if you have a Hyena on grid, you should be able to clear all or nearly all tackle ships on grid before you warp out. | Since Caracals can control range against nearly all T1 cruiser doctrines and even pirate cruisers must engage with caution if outnumbered, your highest priority is always to clear tackle so that you can avoid the worst case scenario for a Caracal fleet (being stuck on grid in an enemy's damage envelope when your RLMLs are on reload). Since Caracals apply very well to light ships, or perfectly if you have a Hyena on grid, you should be able to clear all or nearly all tackle ships on grid before you warp out. | ||
As your fleet size increases, it becomes relatively more important to clear enemy logi. Typically, you should prioritize enemy logi with fleets of 15 or more Caracals, as you should be able to eliminate T1 cruiser logi with 4-5 volleys in fleets of that size. | As your fleet size increases, it becomes relatively more important to clear enemy logi. Typically, you should prioritize enemy logi with fleets of 15 or more Caracals, as you should be able to eliminate T1 cruiser logi with 4-5 volleys in fleets of that size.}} | ||
{{quote|[[Image:White_0rchid.jpg|36px|link=]] '''White 0rchid''' | |||
Not particularly, no more so than other doctrines anyway. You probably want to haze fast tackle asap though. Both those and gallente/minmatar recons will be annoying as they'll shut down your ability to kite.}} | |||
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{{Template:CollapseBox|What are weaknesses of this doctrine? What situations is it not suited to?| | {{Template:CollapseBox|What are weaknesses of this doctrine? What situations is it not suited to?| | ||
{{quote|[[Image:White_0rchid.jpg|36px|link=]] '''White 0rchid''' | |||
The tank is decent, but not amazing, so be careful of that. You need semi-competent anchors who know how to kite. There's nothing wrong with the FC and anchor being two different people as well. Don't try and brawl people with these unless you are 100% certain you can melt them.}} | |||
{{quote|[[Image:Raido_Kudonen.jpg|36px|link=]] '''Raido Kudonen''' | {{quote|[[Image:Raido_Kudonen.jpg|36px|link=]] '''Raido Kudonen''' | ||
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