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==Summary==

The usual fleet PVP fit for this a short-mid-range doctrine with railguns, something like [[Rail Moas]] or a similar afterburner fit. It has quite a good shield tank, and can deal nice DPS. It is much less effective to fit blasters due to the lack of a tracking bonus necessary for extreme close range like the [[Thorax]] has, plus the fact that a shield tank forces a compromise between tank and the scram/web combo necessary to keep a target in blaster range (conversely the most optimal rail Thorax doctrine would be shield-tanked to be a less durable but higher-damaging counterpart to the Moa doctrine, though the Moa doctrine would be generally more effective).

~~For~~ PvE, ~~the~~ Moa ~~can~~ be ~~fit with rail guns and used~~ for ~~kiting~~.

The '''Moa''' is a Tech 1 Caldari cruiser with a bonus to shield damage resistance, helping it to tank damage, and a bonus to hybrid turret damage.

In PvE, a railgun-fitted Moa will cope perfectly well with Level 2 missions, but might be out-competed for Caldari pilots by the [[Caracal]], which can match its damage-dealing to [[NPC damage types|NPC damage weaknesses]] because it uses missile launchers.

==Skills==

~~Train up~~ the ~~usual~~ [[Gunnery_Guide#Gunnery_Support_Skills|~~Gunnery Support Skills~~]]

The Moa is fairly forgiving for new pilots. General [[support skills]] and [[fitting skills]] help the Moa as they help any ship; [[Gunnery_Guide#Gunnery_Support_Skills|gunnery support skills]] are particularly useful, as are shield tanking support skills, to take full advantage of the shield resistance bonus. The Moa can launch three light drones, and in PvE combat these will help against frigates which close in and move too fast for the ship's main guns, so basic drone skills will come in handy.

==Tactics==

''~~No sub-article about~~ Moa ~~roles or piloting~~ tactics~~. You~~ can ~~write them here~~.''

'''PvE'''

For fighting NPCs, the Moa typically fits railguns and kites. With kiting tactics reducing incoming damage, and the hull bonus to shield resistances, and careful fitting to resist the expected damage, a Moa in Level 2 missions can be quite lightly tanked, freeing up mid slots for modules such as Tracking Computers to increase turret range.

'''PvP'''

The Moa can be a cheap and effective line DPS ship in groups. With railguns, it can deal good DPS within point range, and with Tech 2 turrets it can switch to Tech 2 ammo to project sensible damage out well beyond point range.

Blaster-fit Moas can work, and can surprise opponents. However, the Moa lacks the tracking bonus of the Gallente [[Thorax]], and fitting and/or smart piloting must compensate for this.

==Notes==

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 ==Summary==
-The usual fleet PVP fit for this a short-mid-range doctrine with railguns, something like [[Rail Moas]] or a similar afterburner fit. It has quite a good shield tank, and can deal nice DPS. It is much less effective to fit blasters due to the lack of a tracking bonus necessary for extreme close range like the [[Thorax]] has, plus the fact that a shield tank forces a compromise between tank and the scram/web combo necessary to keep a target in blaster range (conversely the most optimal rail Thorax doctrine would be shield-tanked to be a less durable but higher-damaging counterpart to the Moa doctrine, though the Moa doctrine would be generally more effective).
-For PvE, the Moa can be fit with rail guns and used for kiting.
+The '''Moa''' is a Tech 1 Caldari cruiser with a bonus to shield damage resistance, helping it to tank damage, and a bonus to hybrid turret damage.
+In PvE, a railgun-fitted Moa will cope perfectly well with Level 2 missions, but might be out-competed for Caldari pilots by the [[Caracal]], which can match its damage-dealing to [[NPC damage types|NPC damage weaknesses]] because it uses missile launchers.
 ==Skills==
-Train up the usual [[Gunnery_Guide#Gunnery_Support_Skills|Gunnery Support Skills]]
+The Moa is fairly forgiving for new pilots. General [[support skills]] and [[fitting skills]] help the Moa as they help any ship; [[Gunnery_Guide#Gunnery_Support_Skills|gunnery support skills]] are particularly useful, as are shield tanking support skills, to take full advantage of the shield resistance bonus. The Moa can launch three light drones, and in PvE combat these will help against frigates which close in and move too fast for the ship's main guns, so basic drone skills will come in handy.
 ==Tactics==
-''No sub-article about Moa roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.''
+'''PvE'''
+For fighting NPCs, the Moa typically fits railguns and kites. With kiting tactics reducing incoming damage, and the hull bonus to shield resistances, and careful fitting to resist the expected damage, a Moa in Level 2 missions can be quite lightly tanked, freeing up mid slots for modules such as Tracking Computers to increase turret range.
+'''PvP'''
+The Moa can be a cheap and effective line DPS ship in groups. With railguns, it can deal good DPS within point range, and with Tech 2 turrets it can switch to Tech 2 ammo to project sensible damage out well beyond point range.
+Blaster-fit Moas can work, and can surprise opponents. However, the Moa lacks the tracking bonus of the Gallente [[Thorax]], and fitting and/or smart piloting must compensate for this.
 ==Notes==