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==Tactics==

Compared to its sibling the [[Rupture]], the Stabber trades out some durability and one projectile DPS bonus in return for a higher base speed and an unusual bonus to projectile turret [[Turret mechanics#range|falloff]]. The falloff bonus pushes the falloff range on 425mm autocannon out to about 26km with close-range ammo when a pilot has Minmatar Cruiser V. T2 425mm autocannon loaded with the special T2 ammo Barrage can achieve a falloff of about ''40km''; with short-range ammo loaded, they can reach out to the edge of warp disruption range.

Compared to its sibling the [[Rupture]], the Stabber trades out some durability and one projectile DPS bonus in return for a higher base speed and an unusual bonus to projectile turret [[Turret mechanics#range|falloff]]. The falloff bonus pushes the falloff range on 425mm autocannon out to about 26km with close-range ammo when a pilot has Minmatar Cruiser V. T2 425mm autocannon loaded with the special T2 ammo Barrage can achieve a falloff of about ''40km''; with short-range ammo loaded, they can reach out to the edge of warp disruption range. The practical upshot of this combination of range and speed is that an autocannon-fit Stabber can kite effectively at the edge of warp disruptor range (24km); it doesn't have the highest on-paper DPS, but—especially with Barrage—it can apply meaningful DPS at a range where other ships with medium-sized close-range weapons will struggle. Since it has autocannon, the kiting Stabber can easily switch to short-range, high-damage ammo to close in on frigates and destroyers, or to fly in "under the guns" of larger opponents with larger, slow-tracking weapons.

The practical upshot of this combination of range and speed is that an autocannon-fit Stabber can kite effectively at the edge of warp disruptor range (24km); it doesn't have the highest on-paper DPS, but—especially with Barrage—it can apply meaningful DPS at a range where other ships with medium-sized close-range weapons will struggle. Since it has autocannon, the kiting Stabber can easily switch to short-range, high-damage ammo to close in on frigates and destroyers, or to fly in "under the guns" of larger opponents with larger, slow-tracking weapons.

Alongside autocannon, a typical kiting Stabber mounts a light shield buffer tank, a long point, a MWD, and some combination of modules to enhance speed, agility, range, and damage in the low slots. Flying one can provide some practice in kiting and manual piloting, skills which transfer well to more powerful (and more expensive) versions of the same archetype, the [[Vagabond]] and the [[Cynabal]]. The Stabber can also be fitted counter-intuitively to brawl with a warp scrambler; it lacks the Rupture's projectile DPS potential, but can surprise enemies who think of it as a fragile kiting ship. With excellent fitting skills, Dual 180mm Autocannon, and some fitting modules, the Stabber can even fit an X-Large Ancillary Shield Booster for a shocking burst active tank. The spare high slots are usually filled with either [[capacitor warfare]] modules, or missile launchers.

Alongside autocannon, a typical kiting Stabber mounts a light shield buffer tank, a long point, a MWD, and some combination of modules to enhance speed, agility, range, and damage in the low slots. Flying one can provide some practice in kiting and manual piloting, skills which transfer well to more powerful (and more expensive) versions of the same archetype, the [[Vagabond]] and the [[Cynabal]].

The Stabber also sees niche use, fitted with an oversized afterburner, as an ideal cheap, fast ship for stealing from [[Encounter Surveillance System|ESS banks]] in sovereign nullsec.

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 ==Tactics==
-Compared to its sibling the [[Rupture]], the Stabber trades out some durability and one projectile DPS bonus in return for a higher base speed and an unusual bonus to projectile turret [[Turret mechanics#range|falloff]]. The falloff bonus pushes the falloff range on 425mm autocannon out to about 26km with close-range ammo when a pilot has Minmatar Cruiser V. T2 425mm autocannon loaded with the special T2 ammo Barrage can achieve a falloff of about ''40km''; with short-range ammo loaded, they can reach out to the edge of warp disruption range.
+Compared to its sibling the [[Rupture]], the Stabber trades out some durability and one projectile DPS bonus in return for a higher base speed and an unusual bonus to projectile turret [[Turret mechanics#range|falloff]]. The falloff bonus pushes the falloff range on 425mm autocannon out to about 26km with close-range ammo when a pilot has Minmatar Cruiser V. T2 425mm autocannon loaded with the special T2 ammo Barrage can achieve a falloff of about ''40km''; with short-range ammo loaded, they can reach out to the edge of warp disruption range. The practical upshot of this combination of range and speed is that an autocannon-fit Stabber can kite effectively at the edge of warp disruptor range (24km); it doesn't have the highest on-paper DPS, but—especially with Barrage—it can apply meaningful DPS at a range where other ships with medium-sized close-range weapons will struggle. Since it has autocannon, the kiting Stabber can easily switch to short-range, high-damage ammo to close in on frigates and destroyers, or to fly in "under the guns" of larger opponents with larger, slow-tracking weapons.
-The practical upshot of this combination of range and speed is that an autocannon-fit Stabber can kite effectively at the edge of warp disruptor range (24km); it doesn't have the highest on-paper DPS, but—especially with Barrage—it can apply meaningful DPS at a range where other ships with medium-sized close-range weapons will struggle. Since it has autocannon, the kiting Stabber can easily switch to short-range, high-damage ammo to close in on frigates and destroyers, or to fly in "under the guns" of larger opponents with larger, slow-tracking weapons.
+Alongside autocannon, a typical kiting Stabber mounts a light shield buffer tank, a long point, a MWD, and some combination of modules to enhance speed, agility, range, and damage in the low slots. Flying one can provide some practice in kiting and manual piloting, skills which transfer well to more powerful (and more expensive) versions of the same archetype, the [[Vagabond]] and the [[Cynabal]]. The Stabber can also be fitted counter-intuitively to brawl with a warp scrambler; it lacks the Rupture's projectile DPS potential, but can surprise enemies who think of it as a fragile kiting ship. With excellent fitting skills, Dual 180mm Autocannon, and some fitting modules, the Stabber can even fit an X-Large Ancillary Shield Booster for a shocking burst active tank. The spare high slots are usually filled with either [[capacitor warfare]] modules, or missile launchers.
-Alongside autocannon, a typical kiting Stabber mounts a light shield buffer tank, a long point, a MWD, and some combination of modules to enhance speed, agility, range, and damage in the low slots. Flying one can provide some practice in kiting and manual piloting, skills which transfer well to more powerful (and more expensive) versions of the same archetype, the [[Vagabond]] and the [[Cynabal]].
 The Stabber also sees niche use, fitted with an oversized afterburner, as an ideal cheap, fast ship for stealing from [[Encounter Surveillance System|ESS banks]] in sovereign nullsec.