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In EVE, Wolf Pack tactics of the WWII is still executable on certain hostile targets and fleets by packs constructed under the principle concept of Hydra. Strength of many could work as one to conduct alpha attack on selected target with Wolf Pack tactics. Objective of the Wolf Pack is to identify a selected target and conduct high alpha attacks by surprise or traps. The pack should be mobile, easy to fly, fast locking, cheap, easy to fit focused for high alpha damage (vole damage). The main differences of the Destroyer Wolf Packs from the Frigate Hydra Fleets are their decent DPS ratios and high alpha strikes. While frigate fleets use their unified e-war strength to avoid the damage, Wolf Packs primarily focus on fast encounter and high alpha strikes to take hostiles down by surprise and finish them as quick as possible. Destroyer Wolf Packs utilize their offensive strength as their defense. Engagement usually resolve under 2 or 3 minutes which prevents hostile target to engage whole pack and eliminate them before they do ! | |||
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The term wolf pack refers to the mass-attack tactics against convoys used by German U-boats of the Kriegsmarine during the Battle of the Atlantic and submarines of the United States Navy against Japanese shipping in the Pacific Ocean in World War II. The idea was to form a pack of U-boats, and to delay an attack until all boats were in position to conduct a massed organized attack. This would overwhelm the hostile fleet as the sheer number and surprise of the attacking boats would throw the defense into disarray. The first boat to make contact was designated as the “shadower” – whose job was to maintain contact and to report the convoy’s position back. The shadower would remain out of the visible range of the convoy. When enough boats have converged with the convoy, command would give the signal to attack. Whichever tactics employed, the general strategy was to attack by sheer numbers at the same time to create sufficient confusion on enemy fleet | |||
= Destroyers | == Destroyers == | ||
Destroyers are the perfect tool of destruction in Wolf Packs, although their defense and EWAR utility are worse than that of frigates. The strengths and weaknesses of destroyers are: | Destroyers are the perfect tool of destruction in Wolf Packs, although their defense and EWAR utility are worse than that of frigates. The strengths and weaknesses of destroyers are: | ||
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:<span style="color:red">'''-'''</span> They have limited mid and low slots. | :<span style="color:red">'''-'''</span> They have limited mid and low slots. | ||
= Building up a Wolf Pack with Destroyers = | == Building up a Wolf Pack with Destroyers == | ||
The [[Hydra Principle#Concept of the Hydra Principle|Hydra Principle]] dictates that all weaknesses should be covered with collective mind and movements. The high volley damage and agility of destroyers makes them perfect alpha strikers. The main defense of the pack will be the high offensive strength that is sufficient enough to destroy hostiles before they engage the pack. | The [[Hydra Principle#Concept of the Hydra Principle|Hydra Principle]] dictates that all weaknesses should be covered with collective mind and movements. The high volley damage and agility of destroyers makes them perfect alpha strikers. The main defense of the pack will be the high offensive strength that is sufficient enough to destroy hostiles before they engage the pack. | ||
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Such short attacks will minimize the chance of being targeted and destroyed by hostiles. In longer engagements, EWAR can be employed to reduce enemy threat. | Such short attacks will minimize the chance of being targeted and destroyed by hostiles. In longer engagements, EWAR can be employed to reduce enemy threat. | ||
= Fitting Scheme for Wolf Pack Destroyers = | == Fitting Scheme for Wolf Pack Destroyers == | ||
As previously described, a wolf pack will use its decisive alpha strike force for both offense and defense, so all wolf pack destroyers should focus on high volley damage to increase the fleet's alpha strike force. The wolf pack will engage from various ranges. While medium and long range attacks are the preferred option and should be reflected in the choice of weapon system (railguns, artillery, etc.), wolf pack members should also bring short-range ammunition for short-range encounters. | As previously described, a wolf pack will use its decisive alpha strike force for both offense and defense, so all wolf pack destroyers should focus on high volley damage to increase the fleet's alpha strike force. The wolf pack will engage from various ranges. While medium and long range attacks are the preferred option and should be reflected in the choice of weapon system (railguns, artillery, etc.), wolf pack members should also bring short-range ammunition for short-range encounters. | ||
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The important point in fitting is to have the highest alpha strike so you should first and foremost focus on increasing volley damage. Micro Auxiliary Power Cores and Co-processors are your tools to upgrade your grids to fit more guns. However, if fittings are tight, always check whether using lower-damage guns with more upgrades gives you more damage than high-damage guns without upgrades (that you cannot fit because the guns used all your CPU and grid). | The important point in fitting is to have the highest alpha strike so you should first and foremost focus on increasing volley damage. Micro Auxiliary Power Cores and Co-processors are your tools to upgrade your grids to fit more guns. However, if fittings are tight, always check whether using lower-damage guns with more upgrades gives you more damage than high-damage guns without upgrades (that you cannot fit because the guns used all your CPU and grid). | ||
= Sample Fits for Wolf Pack Destroyers = | == Sample Fits for Wolf Pack Destroyers == | ||
Each capsuleer should tweak these fits according to their skills, keeping the above concepts in mind. | Each capsuleer should tweak these fits according to their skills, keeping the above concepts in mind. | ||
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Small Polycarbon Engine Housing I | Small Polycarbon Engine Housing I | ||
= Wolf Pack Banner & Signature = | == Wolf Pack Banner & Signature == | ||
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