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==Summary==

The Griffin is an Electronic ~~Counter Measure frigate~~, ~~often~~ seen in E-UNI fleets ~~offering Electronic Warfare support~~. ECM is ~~touted~~ as the most useful form of Electronic Warfare as it ~~operates by breaking~~ enemy target locks and ~~preventing them~~ from re-acquiring targets for 20 seconds. This ~~has the potential to greatly~~ reduce the ~~amount of~~ damage ~~being~~ directed at your fleet, prevent ~~enemies~~ from ~~using Remote Repair modules on each other or to~~ break ~~Warp Disruption~~, allowing an escape. For new players ~~interested in trying out ECM~~ the Griffin ~~is the ideal starting place on your way up to the~~ {{~~ship~~|~~Blackbird~~}} and ~~eventually the {{ship|Scorpion}}~~. ~~Expect to lose them~~ a ~~lot though~~, ~~as ECM ships are often called primary~~ by ~~enemy commanders~~. ~~Griffins are available fully fitted~~ for ~~free from~~ the ~~Alpha hangar at the Uni headquarters~~.

The Griffin is the Caldari [[Frigates#Electronic_Warfare|Electronic Warfare Frigate]], specializing in Electronic Countermeasures (ECM). It is very frequently seen in E-UNI fleets. ECM is often described as the most useful form of [[Electronic Warfare]], in that it breaks enemy target locks and prevents the enemy from re-acquiring targets for 20 seconds. This can reduce the damage directed at your fleet, prevent enemy logistics from providing remote support, and break warp disruption from tacklers, allowing an escape. For new EVE players, flying the Griffin only requires training {{sk|Caldari Frigate|I}}, and no training at all for new Caldari pilots. As a result, new Unistas can have an immediate, significant impact on fleet engagements by flying the Griffin. The Griffin also provides excellent training for more advanced ECM ships, like the [[Blackbird]], [[Falcon]] and [[Scorpion]].

It has ~~5 mid slots allowing~~ a ~~rainbow~~ fit of ~~one~~ of ~~each~~ racial ~~jammer and a propulsion module~~. ~~It has 2 low~~ slots ~~that usually have a Signal Distortion Amplifier and a Damage Control module~~.

The Griffin receives a bonus to ECM module strength per level of {{sk|Caldari Frigate}}, which has a significant effect on ECM effectiveness. Even with this bonus, however, ECM modules still miss more often than they hit. As a result, the Griffin is typically fit to maximize ECM success. One way to do this is to use racially specific, rather than multispectral, ECM modules. Unless the ECM target is known in advance of fitting, Griffins are normally fit with a “rainbow” of racially specific ECM modules, to maximize the chance of jamming a variety of racial ship targets. One or two signal distortion amplifiers also increase the Griffin’s chance to jam. By contrast, the Griffin is not commonly fit for tank or weapons, because it can’t survive short-range combat. (You may choose to fit weapons in the high slots, but you will probably never use them.)

==Skills==

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 ==Summary==
-The Griffin is an Electronic Counter Measure frigate, often seen in E-UNI fleets offering Electronic Warfare support. ECM is touted as the most useful form of Electronic Warfare as it operates by breaking enemy target locks and preventing them from re-acquiring targets for 20 seconds. This has the potential to greatly reduce the amount of damage being directed at your fleet, prevent enemies from using Remote Repair modules on each other or to break Warp Disruption, allowing an escape. For new players interested in trying out ECM the Griffin is the ideal starting place on your way up to the {{ship|Blackbird}} and eventually the {{ship|Scorpion}}. Expect to lose them a lot though, as ECM ships are often called primary by enemy commanders. Griffins are available fully fitted for free from the Alpha hangar at the Uni headquarters.
+The Griffin is the Caldari [[Frigates#Electronic_Warfare|Electronic Warfare Frigate]], specializing in Electronic Countermeasures (ECM). It is very frequently seen in E-UNI fleets. ECM is often described as the most useful form of [[Electronic Warfare]], in that it breaks enemy target locks and prevents the enemy from re-acquiring targets for 20 seconds. This can reduce the damage directed at your fleet, prevent enemy logistics from providing remote support, and break warp disruption from tacklers, allowing an escape. For new EVE players, flying the Griffin only requires training {{sk|Caldari Frigate|I}}, and no training at all for new Caldari pilots. As a result, new Unistas can have an immediate, significant impact on fleet engagements by flying the Griffin. The Griffin also provides excellent training for more advanced ECM ships, like the [[Blackbird]], [[Falcon]] and [[Scorpion]].
-It has 5 mid slots allowing a rainbow fit of one of each racial jammer and a propulsion module. It has 2 low slots that usually have a Signal Distortion Amplifier and a Damage Control module.
+The Griffin receives a bonus to ECM module strength per level of {{sk|Caldari Frigate}}, which has a significant effect on ECM effectiveness. Even with this bonus, however, ECM modules still miss more often than they hit. As a result, the Griffin is typically fit to maximize ECM success. One way to do this is to use racially specific, rather than multispectral, ECM modules. Unless the ECM target is known in advance of fitting, Griffins are normally fit with a “rainbow” of racially specific ECM modules, to maximize the chance of jamming a variety of racial ship targets. One or two signal distortion amplifiers also increase the Griffin’s chance to jam. By contrast, the Griffin is not commonly fit for tank or weapons, because it can’t survive short-range combat. (You may choose to fit weapons in the high slots, but you will probably never use them.)
 ==Skills==