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== Tactics ==

Despite being a frigate, the Venture is rather heavy (similar to [[Stealth Bomber]]s), so aligning might take some time. If there's the possibility of a threat (e.g. war targets in systems nearby), it should fly prealigned like any mining vessel or any bigger ship.

Despite being a frigate, the Venture is rather heavy (similar to [[Stealth Bomber]]s), so aligning might take some time. If there's the possibility of a threat (e.g. war targets in systems nearby), it should fly prealigned like any mining vessel or any bigger ship. To stay in range of the asteroid being mined, the Higgs Anchor rig can be used (-90% velocity).

When mining in high security space (the usual activity for new miners), you are a potential target for [[suicide ganking]]. Even though Ventures are ~~relatively~~ cheaper (and less desirable) targets than mining barges, you may still be attacked. ~~It is therefore ideal to orbit~~ an asteroid nearby but not the one you are mining (once an asteroid you were orbiting becomes depleted, you will continue moving in a straight line, a big problem if you're tabbed out of EVE or AFK) and begin aligning when a threat enters your belt (e.g., a destroyer such as a [[Catalyst]] or [[Thrasher]]). By continually moving, you make it more difficult to be struck by an aggressor. If you are using an [[Afterburner]] as opposed to a [[Microwarpdrive]], you should have this active when orbiting the asteroid and inactive when you are aligning to warp out. This ~~tactic~~, along with being suitably tanked (See [[Fitting ships]] for info on fitting), ~~makes~~ you a less attractive target for suicide ganking.

When mining in high security space (the usual activity for new miners), you are a potential target for [[suicide ganking]]. Even though Ventures are cheaper (and less desirable) targets than mining barges, you may still be attacked. There are two standard methods for avoiding this:

* Orbit an asteroid nearby but not the one you are mining (once an asteroid you were orbiting becomes depleted, you will continue moving in a straight line, a big problem if you're tabbed out of EVE or AFK) and begin aligning when a threat enters your belt (e.g., a destroyer such as a [[Catalyst]] or [[Thrasher]]). By continually moving, you make it more difficult to be struck by an aggressor. If you are using an [[Afterburner]] as opposed to a [[Microwarpdrive]], you should have this active when orbiting the asteroid and inactive when you are aligning to warp out.

* Stay still. This may seem counterintuitive, but if your ship is stationary, aligning to a target takes the same amount of time regardless of which direction your ship appears to be facing. However, if you're moving (especially with an [[Afterburner]] or [[Microwarpdrive]] active), it can actually take ''longer'' to align because you may be moving in the wrong direction. This method also has no risk of getting out of range of your mining lasers.

These tactics, along with being suitably tanked (See [[Fitting ships]] for info on fitting), make you a less attractive target for suicide ganking.

The Venture is ideal for gas cloud harvesting in both known and wormhole space.

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 == Tactics ==
-Despite being a frigate, the Venture is rather heavy (similar to [[Stealth Bomber]]s), so aligning might take some time. If there's the possibility of a threat (e.g. war targets in systems nearby), it should fly prealigned like any mining vessel or any bigger ship.
+Despite being a frigate, the Venture is rather heavy (similar to [[Stealth Bomber]]s), so aligning might take some time. If there's the possibility of a threat (e.g. war targets in systems nearby), it should fly prealigned like any mining vessel or any bigger ship. To stay in range of the asteroid being mined, the Higgs Anchor rig can be used (-90% velocity).
-When mining in high security space (the usual activity for new miners), you are a potential target for [[suicide ganking]]. Even though Ventures are relatively cheaper (and less desirable) targets than mining barges, you may still be attacked. It is therefore ideal to orbit an asteroid nearby but not the one you are mining (once an asteroid you were orbiting becomes depleted, you will continue moving in a straight line, a big problem if you're tabbed out of EVE or AFK) and begin aligning when a threat enters your belt (e.g., a destroyer such as a [[Catalyst]] or [[Thrasher]]). By continually moving, you make it more difficult to be struck by an aggressor. If you are using an [[Afterburner]] as opposed to a [[Microwarpdrive]], you should have this active when orbiting the asteroid and inactive when you are aligning to warp out. This tactic, along with being suitably tanked (See [[Fitting ships]] for info on fitting), makes you a less attractive target for suicide ganking.
+When mining in high security space (the usual activity for new miners), you are a potential target for [[suicide ganking]]. Even though Ventures are cheaper (and less desirable) targets than mining barges, you may still be attacked. There are two standard methods for avoiding this:
+* Orbit an asteroid nearby but not the one you are mining (once an asteroid you were orbiting becomes depleted, you will continue moving in a straight line, a big problem if you're tabbed out of EVE or AFK) and begin aligning when a threat enters your belt (e.g., a destroyer such as a [[Catalyst]] or [[Thrasher]]). By continually moving, you make it more difficult to be struck by an aggressor. If you are using an [[Afterburner]] as opposed to a [[Microwarpdrive]], you should have this active when orbiting the asteroid and inactive when you are aligning to warp out.
+* Stay still. This may seem counterintuitive, but if your ship is stationary, aligning to a target takes the same amount of time regardless of which direction your ship appears to be facing. However, if you're moving (especially with an [[Afterburner]] or [[Microwarpdrive]] active), it can actually take ''longer'' to align because you may be moving in the wrong direction. This method also has no risk of getting out of range of your mining lasers.
+These tactics, along with being suitably tanked (See [[Fitting ships]] for info on fitting), make you a less attractive target for suicide ganking.
 The Venture is ideal for gas cloud harvesting in both known and wormhole space.