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==Summary==

The Atron is the Gallente [[Frigates#Fast_Frigates|Attack Frigate]]. The Atron's extraordinary speed, agility, and bonus to propulsion jamming modules (warp disruptors, warp scramblers and stasis webifiers) make it an excellent tackle frigate. The Atron also has bonuses to hybrid turrets, but ~~using them often requires more capacitor than the Atron has to spare,~~ so ~~the Atron is sometimes fit with unbonused projectile weapons~~ (~~which require less capacitor~~), or no weapons ~~at all~~. The job of an Atron pilot is usually to pin down an enemy and stay alive long enough for fleetmates to arrive and deliver the punch.

The Atron is the Gallente [[Frigates#Fast_Frigates|Attack Frigate]]. The Atron's extraordinary speed, agility, and bonus to propulsion jamming modules (warp disruptors, warp scramblers and stasis webifiers) cap usage make it an excellent tackle frigate. The Atron also has bonuses to hybrid turrets, but these use powergrid and CPU so ion/electron (smaller) blasters or sometimes even no weapons are common to see. The job of an Atron pilot is usually to pin down an enemy and stay alive long enough for fleetmates to arrive and deliver the punch.

The Atron is a great hull for new pilots interested in learning basic tackling skills, and how to serve as a fleet scout (or "+1"). Flying the Atron provides good practice for eventually flying fleet interceptors (such as the [[Ares]]), which are more commonly used as fleet scouts and first tacklers. Nevertheless, even though the Tech I Atron isn't quite as effective as a Tech II Interceptor, it can still serve as an amazing long-point tackle ship. E-UNI Atron pilots are strongly advised to read the [[Tackling|UniWiki guide to tackling]], and to attend a [[Tackling 101]] practical.

Of the four racial Attack Frigates, the Atron has the most structure HP. As a result, it benefits the most from a damage control module (which provides resistance bonuses to hull), and is nearly always fit with one in a low slot. The Atron's speed makes it best at providing initial tackle, and so it is most often fit with ~~a warp disruptor ("point") rather than~~ a warp scrambler ("scram") or stasis webifier ("web"). Other slots are typically filled with a propulsion module (usually a microwarpdrive), modules that increase speed and agility, and shield modifiers. Even though Gallente ships are typically fit for armor, the fleet Atron is not, because armor modules and rigs carry penalties that negate the Atron’s speed advantage~~. Gallente pilots may need to train some shield skills in order to fly this ship~~. Novice Atron pilots are often recommended to fly the "Derptron" fit (~~shown below~~) ~~in fleets~~, because it is ~~still~~ a great tackle frigate ~~in spite of its~~ low skill requirements.

Of the four racial Attack Frigates, the Atron has the most structure HP. As a result, it benefits the most from a damage control module (which provides resistance bonuses to hull), and is nearly always fit with one in a low slot. The Atron's speed makes it best at providing initial tackle, and so it is most often fit with a warp scrambler ("scram") and stasis webifier ("web") to hold down targets for the fleet to catch up (warp disruptors are sometimes fit as well). Other slots are typically filled with a propulsion module (usually a microwarpdrive), modules that increase speed and agility, and shield modifiers. Even though Gallente ships are typically fit for armor, the fleet Atron is not, because many armor modules and rigs carry penalties that negate the Atron’s speed advantage. Novice Atron pilots are often recommended to fly the "Derptron" fit (EUni members may find it in the Fittings window in game), because it is a great tackle frigate with low skill requirements.

The Atron is not as strong at dealing or taking damage as the two Gallente Combat Frigates, the [[Incursus]] and the [[Tristan]]. Novice Gallente pilots looking for a PvE frigate for Level 1 missions, or for serving the second (scram/web) tackle role in fleets, would be better served by flying one of these other ships instead of the Atron. Close-range, brawly Atron fits can succeed in solo PvP if the pilot can prevent the opponent's turrets from tracking while simultaneously hitting the opponent with blasters, but strong Navigation, Gunnery and capacitor skills are required.

The Atron is not as strong at dealing or taking damage as the two Gallente Combat Frigates, the [[Incursus]] and the [[Tristan]]. Novice Gallente pilots looking for a PvE frigate for Level 1 missions, or for serving the second (scram/web) tackle role in fleets, would be better served by flying one of these other ships instead of the Atron. Close-range, brawly Atron fits scram kiters can succeed in solo PvP if the pilot can prevent the opponent's turrets from tracking while simultaneously hitting the opponent with blasters, but strong Navigation, Gunnery and capacitor skills are required. Railgun-fit scramkiters can also work - the best part of using an Atron is solo PvP is that it has an already good base speed, so the fit can focus on other things whether rail or blaster fit. Dual prop (afterburner and microwarpdrive) antikiters can work as well though the margin for error is low given the Atron's thin tank.

==Skills==

Of the skills below, the navigation skills that increase speed and tank are most important for fleet tackle. The Gallente Frigate bonus and turret skills are more important when the whole fleet is flying Derptrons or most importantly in solo PvP.

'''Recommended skills: '''

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 ==Summary==
-The Atron is the Gallente [[Frigates#Fast_Frigates|Attack Frigate]]. The Atron's extraordinary speed, agility, and bonus to propulsion jamming modules (warp disruptors, warp scramblers and stasis webifiers) make it an excellent tackle frigate. The Atron also has bonuses to hybrid turrets, but using them often requires more capacitor than the Atron has to spare, so the Atron is sometimes fit with unbonused projectile weapons (which require less capacitor), or no weapons at all. The job of an Atron pilot is usually to pin down an enemy and stay alive long enough for fleetmates to arrive and deliver the punch.
+The Atron is the Gallente [[Frigates#Fast_Frigates|Attack Frigate]]. The Atron's extraordinary speed, agility, and bonus to propulsion jamming modules (warp disruptors, warp scramblers and stasis webifiers) cap usage make it an excellent tackle frigate. The Atron also has bonuses to hybrid turrets, but these use powergrid and CPU so ion/electron (smaller) blasters or sometimes even no weapons are common to see. The job of an Atron pilot is usually to pin down an enemy and stay alive long enough for fleetmates to arrive and deliver the punch.
 The Atron is a great hull for new pilots interested in learning basic tackling skills, and how to serve as a fleet scout (or "+1"). Flying the Atron provides good practice for eventually flying fleet interceptors (such as the [[Ares]]), which are more commonly used as fleet scouts and first tacklers. Nevertheless, even though the Tech I Atron isn't quite as effective as a Tech II Interceptor, it can still serve as an amazing long-point tackle ship. E-UNI Atron pilots are strongly advised to read the [[Tackling|UniWiki guide to tackling]], and to attend a [[Tackling 101]] practical.
-Of the four racial Attack Frigates, the Atron has the most structure HP. As a result, it benefits the most from a damage control module (which provides resistance bonuses to hull), and is nearly always fit with one in a low slot. The Atron's speed makes it best at providing initial tackle, and so it is most often fit with a warp disruptor ("point") rather than a warp scrambler ("scram") or stasis webifier ("web"). Other slots are typically filled with a propulsion module (usually a microwarpdrive), modules that increase speed and agility, and shield modifiers. Even though Gallente ships are typically fit for armor, the fleet Atron is not, because armor modules and rigs carry penalties that negate the Atron’s speed advantage. Gallente pilots may need to train some shield skills in order to fly this ship. Novice Atron pilots are often recommended to fly the "Derptron" fit (shown below) in fleets, because it is still a great tackle frigate in spite of its low skill requirements.
+Of the four racial Attack Frigates, the Atron has the most structure HP. As a result, it benefits the most from a damage control module (which provides resistance bonuses to hull), and is nearly always fit with one in a low slot. The Atron's speed makes it best at providing initial tackle, and so it is most often fit with a warp scrambler ("scram") and stasis webifier ("web") to hold down targets for the fleet to catch up (warp disruptors are sometimes fit as well). Other slots are typically filled with a propulsion module (usually a microwarpdrive), modules that increase speed and agility, and shield modifiers. Even though Gallente ships are typically fit for armor, the fleet Atron is not, because many armor modules and rigs carry penalties that negate the Atron’s speed advantage. Novice Atron pilots are often recommended to fly the "Derptron" fit (EUni members may find it in the Fittings window in game), because it is a great tackle frigate with low skill requirements.
-The Atron is not as strong at dealing or taking damage as the two Gallente Combat Frigates, the [[Incursus]] and the [[Tristan]]. Novice Gallente pilots looking for a PvE frigate for Level 1 missions, or for serving the second (scram/web) tackle role in fleets, would be better served by flying one of these other ships instead of the Atron. Close-range, brawly Atron fits can succeed in solo PvP if the pilot can prevent the opponent's turrets from tracking while simultaneously hitting the opponent with blasters, but strong Navigation, Gunnery and capacitor skills are required.
+The Atron is not as strong at dealing or taking damage as the two Gallente Combat Frigates, the [[Incursus]] and the [[Tristan]]. Novice Gallente pilots looking for a PvE frigate for Level 1 missions, or for serving the second (scram/web) tackle role in fleets, would be better served by flying one of these other ships instead of the Atron. Close-range, brawly Atron fits scram kiters can succeed in solo PvP if the pilot can prevent the opponent's turrets from tracking while simultaneously hitting the opponent with blasters, but strong Navigation, Gunnery and capacitor skills are required. Railgun-fit scramkiters can also work - the best part of using an Atron is solo PvP is that it has an already good base speed, so the fit can focus on other things whether rail or blaster fit. Dual prop (afterburner and microwarpdrive) antikiters can work as well though the margin for error is low given the Atron's thin tank.
 ==Skills==
+Of the skills below, the navigation skills that increase speed and tank are most important for fleet tackle. The Gallente Frigate bonus and turret skills are more important when the whole fleet is flying Derptrons or most importantly in solo PvP.
 '''Recommended skills: '''