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Stealth bombers (often shortened to “bombers”) are in interesting sub-type of frigate in EVE Online. These ships have cloaking devices that allow them to travel through star systems undetected by directional scanners and combat probes. Flying solo, stealth bombers may provide surveillance and intel. Stealth bombers may also provide fleet support through cloaked scouting and surveillance roles, as well as on-grid electronic warfare and damage roles. Stealth bombers can approach targets undetected and deliver high-damage ~~torpedoe~~. Stealth bombers are one of the most powerful T2 frigates in New Eden while at the same time being quite fragile and possessing a very slow base time to warp, making any moment these ships are uncloaked potentially perilous both for themselves and their opponents. Successful piloting of bombers requires that the pilot be particularly aware of the vulnerabilities of these powerful ships.

Stealth bombers (often shortened to “bombers”) are in interesting sub-type of frigate in EVE Online. These ships have cloaking devices that allow them to travel through star systems undetected by directional scanners and combat probes. Flying solo, stealth bombers may provide surveillance and intel. Stealth bombers may also provide fleet support through cloaked scouting and surveillance roles, as well as on-grid electronic warfare and damage roles. Stealth bombers can approach targets undetected and decloaking at the time of their choosing to deliver high-damage torpedoes and/or bombs. Stealth bombers are one of the most powerful T2 frigates in New Eden while at the same time being quite fragile and possessing a very slow base time to warp, making any moment these ships are uncloaked potentially perilous both for themselves and their opponents. Successful piloting of bombers requires that the pilot be particularly aware of the vulnerabilities of these powerful ships.

==== Stealth Bombers ====

Stealth bombers are very specialized ships which can warp cloaked and ~~don't~~ have a sensor recalibration delay preventing them from locking targets after decloaking. They can fit torpedo launchers (battleship sized missile launchers) and bomb launchers, which fire [[bombs|area-of-effect weapons]] that can only be used in [[nullsec]] or wormhole space. Stealth bombers put out extraordinary [[Alpha Strike|alpha strike]] damage and die very fast if anyone manages to put some damage on them, so bomber pilots will typically fire a few salvos and/or a single bomb then ~~recloak~~. They are the bane of large ships, especially in nullsec. In groups and flown well, stealth bombers can take down a capital ship.

Stealth bombers are very specialized ships which can warp cloaked and do not have a sensor recalibration delay preventing them from locking targets after decloaking. They can fit torpedo launchers (battleship-sized missile launchers) and bomb launchers, which fire [[bombs|area-of-effect weapons]] that can only be used in [[nullsec]] or wormhole space. Stealth bombers put out extraordinary [[Alpha Strike|alpha strike]] damage and die very fast if anyone manages to put some damage on them, so bomber pilots will typically fire a few salvos and/or a single bomb then warping off and recloaking. They are the bane of large ships, especially in nullsec. In groups and flown well, stealth bombers can take down a capital ship.

Each stealth bomber has a Covert Ops-based damage bonus for bombs (5% per level) and torpedoes (15% per level) which do its empire's associated [[NPC damage types|damage type]].

* {{Sh|Purifier|22}} EM Torpedoes and bombs. The Purifier has the lowest CPU, making it harder to fit. It is effective against shielded targets

* {{Sh|Purifier|22}} {{Co|#71c4f8|EM}} Torpedoes and bombs. The Purifier has the lowest CPU, making it harder to fit. It is effective against shielded targets

* {{Sh|Manticore|22}} Kinetic Torpedoes and Bombs. The Manticore is the easiest stealth bomber to fit due to its high cpu.

* {{Sh|Manticore|22}} {{Co|#73dc76|Kinetic}} Torpedoes and Bombs. The Manticore is the easiest stealth bomber to fit due to its high cpu.

* {{Sh|Nemesis|22}} Thermal Torpedoes and Bombs. The Nemesis is the middle of the pack, and is a solid pick for most situations. Like the Manticore, its four mid slots offer some extra utility.

* {{Sh|Nemesis|22}} {{Co|#fa8d84|Thermal}} Torpedoes and Bombs. The Nemesis is the middle of the pack, and is a solid pick for most situations. Like the Manticore, its four mid slots offer some extra utility.

* {{Sh|Hound|22}} Explosive Torpedoes and Bombs. The Hound is the fastest aligning of the slow to align stealth bombers. Effective against armored targets

* {{Sh|Hound|22}} {{Co|#f8e97c|Explosive}} Torpedoes and Bombs. The Hound is the fastest aligning of the slow to align stealth bombers. Effective against armored targets

Stealth Bombers all have the following bonuses, regardless of Empire:

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-Stealth bombers (often shortened to “bombers”) are in interesting sub-type of frigate in EVE Online. These ships have cloaking devices that allow them to travel through star systems undetected by directional scanners and combat probes. Flying solo, stealth bombers may provide surveillance and intel. Stealth bombers may also provide fleet support through cloaked scouting and surveillance roles, as well as on-grid electronic warfare and damage roles. Stealth bombers can approach targets undetected and deliver high-damage torpedoe. Stealth bombers are one of the most powerful T2 frigates in New Eden while at the same time being quite fragile and possessing a very slow base time to warp, making any moment these ships are uncloaked potentially perilous both for themselves and their opponents. Successful piloting of bombers requires that the pilot be particularly aware of the vulnerabilities of these powerful ships.
+Stealth bombers (often shortened to “bombers”) are in interesting sub-type of frigate in EVE Online. These ships have cloaking devices that allow them to travel through star systems undetected by directional scanners and combat probes. Flying solo, stealth bombers may provide surveillance and intel. Stealth bombers may also provide fleet support through cloaked scouting and surveillance roles, as well as on-grid electronic warfare and damage roles. Stealth bombers can approach targets undetected and decloaking at the time of their choosing to deliver high-damage torpedoes and/or bombs. Stealth bombers are one of the most powerful T2 frigates in New Eden while at the same time being quite fragile and possessing a very slow base time to warp, making any moment these ships are uncloaked potentially perilous both for themselves and their opponents. Successful piloting of bombers requires that the pilot be particularly aware of the vulnerabilities of these powerful ships.
 ==== Stealth Bombers ====
-Stealth bombers are very specialized ships which can warp cloaked and don't have a sensor recalibration delay preventing them from locking targets after decloaking. They can fit torpedo launchers (battleship sized missile launchers) and bomb launchers, which fire [[bombs|area-of-effect weapons]] that can only be used in [[nullsec]] or wormhole space. Stealth bombers put out extraordinary [[Alpha Strike|alpha strike]] damage and die very fast if anyone manages to put some damage on them, so bomber pilots will typically fire a few salvos and/or a single bomb then recloak. They are the bane of large ships, especially in nullsec. In groups and flown well, stealth bombers can take down a capital ship.
+Stealth bombers are very specialized ships which can warp cloaked and do not have a sensor recalibration delay preventing them from locking targets after decloaking. They can fit torpedo launchers (battleship-sized missile launchers) and bomb launchers, which fire [[bombs|area-of-effect weapons]] that can only be used in [[nullsec]] or wormhole space. Stealth bombers put out extraordinary [[Alpha Strike|alpha strike]] damage and die very fast if anyone manages to put some damage on them, so bomber pilots will typically fire a few salvos and/or a single bomb then warping off and recloaking. They are the bane of large ships, especially in nullsec. In groups and flown well, stealth bombers can take down a capital ship.
 Each stealth bomber has a Covert Ops-based damage bonus for bombs (5% per level) and torpedoes (15% per level) which do its empire's associated [[NPC damage types|damage type]].
-* {{Sh|Purifier|22}} EM Torpedoes and bombs. The Purifier has the lowest CPU, making it harder to fit. It is effective against shielded targets
+* {{Sh|Purifier|22}} {{Co|#71c4f8|EM}} Torpedoes and bombs. The Purifier has the lowest CPU, making it harder to fit. It is effective against shielded targets
-* {{Sh|Manticore|22}} Kinetic Torpedoes and Bombs. The Manticore is the easiest stealth bomber to fit due to its high cpu.
+* {{Sh|Manticore|22}} {{Co|#73dc76|Kinetic}} Torpedoes and Bombs. The Manticore is the easiest stealth bomber to fit due to its high cpu.
-* {{Sh|Nemesis|22}} Thermal Torpedoes and Bombs. The Nemesis is the middle of the pack, and is a solid pick for most situations. Like the Manticore, its four mid slots offer some extra utility.
+* {{Sh|Nemesis|22}} {{Co|#fa8d84|Thermal}} Torpedoes and Bombs. The Nemesis is the middle of the pack, and is a solid pick for most situations. Like the Manticore, its four mid slots offer some extra utility.
-* {{Sh|Hound|22}} Explosive Torpedoes and Bombs. The Hound is the fastest aligning of the slow to align stealth bombers. Effective against armored targets
+* {{Sh|Hound|22}} {{Co|#f8e97c|Explosive}} Torpedoes and Bombs. The Hound is the fastest aligning of the slow to align stealth bombers. Effective against armored targets
 Stealth Bombers all have the following bonuses, regardless of Empire: