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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
| − | The '''Megathron''' is a gun boat, | + | The '''Megathron''' is a gun boat, specializing in large hybrid turrets, and being something of a spiritual successor to the [[Thorax]] and [[Brutix]]. With 4 mid slots and 8 lows, it is almost exclusively armor-tanked, and can mount a thick armor buffer or a respectable active tank (though it lacks the [[Hyperion]]'s active tank bonus). It has the bandwidth and drone bay to field either a flight of 3 heavy drones or full flights of both light and medium drones to add to its DPS. |
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| + | Though the selectable damage of drones leads many pilots to prefer the [[Dominix]] as a basic Gallente PvE battleship, the Megathron can perform adequately in PvE combat. In PvP, it can be used as an extremely high-DPS brawler, or fitted with railguns as a sniper; at various times in EVE's history, sniper Megathrons have found favor in alliance [[doctrines]]. | ||
==Skills== | ==Skills== | ||
| − | + | Like any battleship, the Megathron is a substantial step up from cruisers and battlecruisers, and benefits from good [[fitting skills]] and general [[support skills]]. Gunnery support skills and armor tank skills are especially helpful; being able to mount Tech 2 armor tank modules increases the ship's survivability. | |
| − | + | Tech 2 hybrid turrets are not an absolute must for a new Megathron pilot, but they are a desirable medium-term goal for anyone seriously using the ship, as they increase DPS and allow the use of T2 ammo. They are gated through the long trains of {{sk|Large Hybrid Turret}} V, {{sk|Motion Prediction}} V (T2 blasters) and {{sk|Sharpshooter}} V (T2 railguns). | |
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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| + | The Megathron has had [https://www.pcgamer.com/how-one-eve-online-players-stubborn-obsession-turned-him-into-a-hero/ relatively high-profile coverage] reaching beyond the EVE player community. The insistence of a player named "Baltec1" on flying the ship developed a memetic force within the culture of Goonswarm, who eventually named a railgun doctrine fit the "Baltec Megathron" in his honor. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Historically the Megathron was a fixture of sniper fleets | + | |
| + | Historically, the Megathron was a fixture of sniper fleets in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Although outranged by the [[Apocalypse]] and [[Rokh]], the Megathron was preferred in most circumstances due to its unique combination of armor tank, tracking and rage-of-fire bonuses, and good drone capacity. | ||
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The Megathron has established itself as one of the most feared and respected battleships around. Since its first appearance almost two decades ago it has seen considerable service in the troublesome regions on the outskirts of the Federation, helping to expand and defend Gallentean influence there. SHIP BONUSES
Gallente Battleship bonuses (per skill level):
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18,600 MW 
600 tf
115 m/sec
675 m³
Summary
The Megathron is a gun boat, specializing in large hybrid turrets, and being something of a spiritual successor to the Thorax and Brutix. With 4 mid slots and 8 lows, it is almost exclusively armor-tanked, and can mount a thick armor buffer or a respectable active tank (though it lacks the Hyperion's active tank bonus). It has the bandwidth and drone bay to field either a flight of 3 heavy drones or full flights of both light and medium drones to add to its DPS.
Though the selectable damage of drones leads many pilots to prefer the Dominix as a basic Gallente PvE battleship, the Megathron can perform adequately in PvE combat. In PvP, it can be used as an extremely high-DPS brawler, or fitted with railguns as a sniper; at various times in EVE's history, sniper Megathrons have found favor in alliance doctrines.
Skills
Like any battleship, the Megathron is a substantial step up from cruisers and battlecruisers, and benefits from good fitting skills and general support skills. Gunnery support skills and armor tank skills are especially helpful; being able to mount Tech 2 armor tank modules increases the ship's survivability.
Tech 2 hybrid turrets are not an absolute must for a new Megathron pilot, but they are a desirable medium-term goal for anyone seriously using the ship, as they increase DPS and allow the use of T2 ammo. They are gated through the long trains of Large Hybrid Turret V, Motion Prediction V (T2 blasters) and Sharpshooter V (T2 railguns).
Tactics
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Notes
The Megathron has had relatively high-profile coverage reaching beyond the EVE player community. The insistence of a player named "Baltec1" on flying the ship developed a memetic force within the culture of Goonswarm, who eventually named a railgun doctrine fit the "Baltec Megathron" in his honor.
History
Historically, the Megathron was a fixture of sniper fleets in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Although outranged by the Apocalypse and Rokh, the Megathron was preferred in most circumstances due to its unique combination of armor tank, tracking and rage-of-fire bonuses, and good drone capacity.
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