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'''Battlecruisers''' are larger, slower and have more slots than [[Cruiser|cruisers]], but they're smaller than [[Battleship|battleships]] and fit the same medium-sized weapons that cruisers use. They occupy a position between cruisers and battleships analogous to [[Destroyer|destroyers]]' position between [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Cruiser|cruisers]], although battlecruisers are much more versatile and widely-used than destroyers.

'''Battlecruisers''' are larger, slower and have more slots than [[Cruiser|cruisers]], but they're smaller than [[Battleship|battleships]] and fit the same medium-sized weapons that cruisers use. They occupy a position between cruisers and battleships analogous to [[Destroyer|destroyers]]' position between [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Cruiser|cruisers]], although battlecruisers are much more versatile and widely-used than destroyers. Most battlecruisers can mount [[Command Bursts]], modules capable of giving significant bonuses to nearby allied ships. Tech 1 battlecruisers are the least character-skill-intensive and most accessible hull with this ability.

One group of Tech 2 ships, Command Ships, are based on battlecruiser hulls. Command Ships are more durable and dangerous versions of their Tech 1 base hulls, with space for more Command Bursts and bonuses to either the strength or the range of their bursts.

== Tech 1 Battlecruisers ==

Each of the four main factions has two "combat battlecruisers", which mount medium weapons and one Command Burst, and one "attack battlecruiser", which mounts the large weapons otherwise found only on battleships, but has a relatively fragile tank.

~~== T1 Battlecruisers ==~~

=== Combat Battlecruisers ===

In PvP combat battlecruisers represent a good balance between DPS, tanking, agility, speed and cost (they cost much less to lose than a battleship). Battlecruisers can be fitted for long or short range PvP combat. Combat Battlecruisers use the same medium-size weapons as Cruisers, ~~however~~ they gain 25% increased range to these weapons~~. In large-scale alliance battles in [[nullsec]] they are often part of each side's 'support fleet', defending the main battleship fleet from attack~~.

In PvP combat battlecruisers represent a good balance between DPS, tanking, agility, speed and cost (they cost much less to lose than a battleship). Battlecruisers can be fitted for long or short range PvP combat. Combat Battlecruisers use the same medium-size weapons as Cruisers, but they gain 25% increased range to these weapons.

In PvE battlecruisers are the standard tool for completing Level 3 combat [[missions]]. Several battlecruisers can mount [[Shield tanking#Shield Tanking Styles|passive shield tanks]] ideal for PvE combat; the Caldari Drake can mount an absolutely exceptional passive shield tank.

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* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Hurricane Fleet Issue]] - The original Hurricane, before being reclassified after CONCORD declared it to be far too effective. Improved fitting, tracking, and alpha damage cement its place as a fast-moving heavy artillery platform.

== T2 Battlecruisers ==

== Tech 2 Battlecruisers: Command Ships ==

~~===~~ Command Ships ===

Command ships are battlecruisers with exceptional tank, stronger DPS, and a significant bonus to the effectiveness of [[Command Bursts|Command Burst]] modules. They are very SP-intensive ships, requiring Fleet Support skills, but unlike some Tech 2 ship lines which are radically different to their base hulls, Command Ships mostly function as more powerful versions of their Tech 1 predecessors. Their combination of high durability and damage potential in relatively agile hulls, and their capacity to deliver significant bonuses, make them popular for small, well-resourced fleets.

Command Ships can operate 2 Command Burst modules simultaneously, can be rigged to operate up to 4 bursts, and provide the most powerful command bursts of any ships (outside of mining). Each command ship's strength bonus applies to two, racially determined, burst types.

==== Attack Command Ships ====

=== Attack Command Ships ===

Attack command ships are specialized towards high damage and strong command bursts. They lose the innate 50% command burst ''range'' bonus from T1 Battlecruisers, but in exchange feature a 4%/level ''strength'' bonus. They also have two ship bonuses that improve DPS.

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* {{icon|isis minmatar|22px}}[[Sleipnir]]: The final word in medium artillery platforms, or a nigh-invulnerable local tanked autocannon gunship. High speed, omni-resistant shields, and high alpha. Shield and Skirmish.

==== Fleet Command Ships ====

=== Fleet Command Ships ===

Fleet command ships are specialized towards survivability and powerful long range bursts. They feature a 100% command burst range bonus, and a 3%/level strength bonus. They all have a resistance bonus that improves survivability, and the Damnnation and Vulture further have bonuses that increase their armor and shield HP, respectively.

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-'''Battlecruisers''' are larger, slower and have more slots than [[Cruiser|cruisers]], but they're smaller than [[Battleship|battleships]] and fit the same medium-sized weapons that cruisers use. They occupy a position between cruisers and battleships analogous to [[Destroyer|destroyers]]' position between [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Cruiser|cruisers]], although battlecruisers are much more versatile and widely-used than destroyers.
+'''Battlecruisers''' are larger, slower and have more slots than [[Cruiser|cruisers]], but they're smaller than [[Battleship|battleships]] and fit the same medium-sized weapons that cruisers use. They occupy a position between cruisers and battleships analogous to [[Destroyer|destroyers]]' position between [[Frigate|frigates]] and [[Cruiser|cruisers]], although battlecruisers are much more versatile and widely-used than destroyers. Most battlecruisers can mount [[Command Bursts]], modules capable of giving significant bonuses to nearby allied ships. Tech 1 battlecruisers are the least character-skill-intensive and most accessible hull with this ability.
+One group of Tech 2 ships, Command Ships, are based on battlecruiser hulls. Command Ships are more durable and dangerous versions of their Tech 1 base hulls, with space for more Command Bursts and bonuses to either the strength or the range of their bursts.
+== Tech 1 Battlecruisers ==
+Each of the four main factions has two "combat battlecruisers", which mount medium weapons and one Command Burst, and one "attack battlecruiser", which mounts the large weapons otherwise found only on battleships, but has a relatively fragile tank.
-== T1 Battlecruisers ==
 === Combat Battlecruisers ===
-In PvP combat battlecruisers represent a good balance between DPS, tanking, agility, speed and cost (they cost much less to lose than a battleship). Battlecruisers can be fitted for long or short range PvP combat. Combat Battlecruisers use the same medium-size weapons as Cruisers, however they gain 25% increased range to these weapons. In large-scale alliance battles in [[nullsec]] they are often part of each side's 'support fleet', defending the main battleship fleet from attack.
+In PvP combat battlecruisers represent a good balance between DPS, tanking, agility, speed and cost (they cost much less to lose than a battleship). Battlecruisers can be fitted for long or short range PvP combat. Combat Battlecruisers use the same medium-size weapons as Cruisers, but they gain 25% increased range to these weapons.
 In PvE battlecruisers are the standard tool for completing Level 3 combat [[missions]]. Several battlecruisers can mount [[Shield tanking#Shield Tanking Styles|passive shield tanks]] ideal for PvE combat; the Caldari Drake can mount an absolutely exceptional passive shield tank.
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 * {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Hurricane Fleet Issue]] - The original Hurricane, before being reclassified after CONCORD declared it to be far too effective. Improved fitting, tracking, and alpha damage cement its place as a fast-moving heavy artillery platform.
-== T2 Battlecruisers ==
+== Tech 2 Battlecruisers: Command Ships ==
-=== Command Ships  ===
 Command ships are battlecruisers with exceptional tank, stronger DPS, and a significant bonus to the effectiveness of [[Command Bursts|Command Burst]] modules. They are very SP-intensive ships, requiring Fleet Support skills, but unlike some Tech 2 ship lines which are radically different to their base hulls, Command Ships mostly function as more powerful versions of their Tech 1 predecessors. Their combination of high durability and damage potential in relatively agile hulls, and their capacity to deliver significant bonuses, make them popular for small, well-resourced fleets.
 Command Ships can operate 2 Command Burst modules simultaneously, can be rigged to operate up to 4 bursts, and provide the most powerful command bursts of any ships (outside of mining). Each command ship's strength bonus applies to two, racially determined, burst types.
-==== Attack Command Ships ====
+=== Attack Command Ships ===
 Attack command ships are specialized towards high damage and strong command bursts. They lose the innate 50% command burst ''range'' bonus from T1 Battlecruisers, but in exchange feature a 4%/level ''strength'' bonus. They also have two ship bonuses that improve DPS.
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 * {{icon|isis minmatar|22px}}[[Sleipnir]]: The final word in medium artillery platforms, or a nigh-invulnerable local tanked autocannon gunship. High speed, omni-resistant shields, and high alpha. Shield and Skirmish.
-==== Fleet Command Ships ====
+=== Fleet Command Ships ===
 Fleet command ships are specialized towards survivability and powerful long range bursts. They feature a 100% command burst range bonus, and a 3%/level strength bonus. They all have a resistance bonus that improves survivability, and the Damnnation and Vulture further have bonuses that increase their armor and shield HP, respectively.