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The 'defensive neut' is one fairly common usage of cap warfare on ships that are otherwise unsuited to it. To illustrate, a long range cruiser like a fleet ECM [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Blackbird Blackbird] is extremely useful and yet very susceptable to small fast tackle. Microwarpdriving tackle frigs can ruin a Blackbirds day but the inclusion of 1 medium neut can cap them out in 1 or 2 cycles. The same is true for any other long range DPS or EWAR looking to combat this threat. It doesn't just work on long range fits of course. For example, solo/small gang fits for several Minmatar ships (commonly the [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Rupture Rupture], [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Hurricane Hurricane], [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Typhoon Typhoon] and [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Tempest Tempest]) often include at least one medium or large neut in their utility highs as part of their defence against smaller targets, especially since the disadvantage of generally small capacitors is rendered irrelevant by using neuts against ships a class size smaller. So a neut is always a workable defensive option when concerned about small close range threats.

~~Prime examples of~~ '~~casual~~' capacitor ~~warfare~~ usage ~~would~~ be a blaster boat with a Nos in a utility high,

The 'offensive battery' is another common usage, usually for a single nos in a utility high. This provides cap stability with an offensive edge for certain close range high capacitor usage setups. Typically a fit like this will burn through cap very quickly without the nos being activated. This could be a blaster boat with a Nos in a utility high, like a Megathron, or a Rifter with a small nos to keep propulsion, tackle and a small armour repairer running. It is an excellent option to counter the defensive neut setup and allow a point to keep running even with a large or medium neut cycling it dry. Many solo fits for frigates with a utility high can include a nos to keep the frigate's tackle, guns and tank running if it attacks a larger ship which has a neut fitted.

Many solo fits for frigates with a utility high include a nos to keep the frigate's tackle, guns and tank running if it attacks a larger ship which has a neut fitted.

~~Cumilative~~ neuting

Cumulative neuting can also be extremely effective. In small gangs or large fleets if everyone fits a neut (even an undersized one) and concentrates that cap warfare on one target it can be just as effective as having a dedicated, bonused neuting ship in your back pocket.

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 The 'defensive neut' is one fairly common usage of cap warfare on ships that are otherwise unsuited to it.  To illustrate, a long range cruiser like a fleet ECM [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Blackbird Blackbird] is extremely useful and yet very susceptable to small fast tackle.  Microwarpdriving tackle frigs can ruin a Blackbirds day but the inclusion of 1 medium neut can cap them out in 1 or 2 cycles.  The same is true for any other long range DPS or EWAR looking to combat this threat.  It doesn't just work on long range fits of course.  For example, solo/small gang fits for several Minmatar ships (commonly the [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Rupture Rupture], [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Hurricane Hurricane], [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Typhoon Typhoon] and [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Tempest Tempest]) often include at least one medium or large neut in their utility highs as part of their defence against smaller targets, especially since the disadvantage of generally small capacitors is rendered irrelevant by using neuts against ships a class size smaller.  So a neut is always a workable defensive option when concerned about small close range threats.
-Prime examples of 'casual' capacitor warfare usage would be a blaster boat with a Nos in a utility high,
+The 'offensive battery' is another common usage, usually for a single nos in a utility high.  This provides cap stability with an offensive edge for certain close range high capacitor usage setups.  Typically a fit like this will burn through cap very quickly without the nos being activated.  This could be a blaster boat with a Nos in a utility high, like a Megathron, or a Rifter with a small nos to keep propulsion, tackle and a small armour repairer running.  It is an excellent option to counter the defensive neut setup and allow a point to keep running even with a large or medium neut cycling it dry.  Many solo fits for frigates with a utility high can include a nos to keep the frigate's tackle, guns and tank running if it attacks a larger ship which has a neut fitted.
-Many solo fits for frigates with a utility high include a nos to keep the frigate's tackle, guns and tank running if it attacks a larger ship which has a neut fitted.
-Cumilative neuting
+Cumulative neuting can also be extremely effective.  In small gangs or large fleets if everyone fits a neut (even an undersized one) and concentrates that cap warfare on one target it can be just as effective as having a dedicated, bonused neuting ship in your back pocket.
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