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'''Destroyers''' are larger ships than [[Frigate|frigates]], but they still mount the same small-sized modules that frigates use. The Tech 1 destroyers have exceptional firepower for their size and cost, making them good at killing frigates and at salvaging, while the Tech 2 destroyers ([[Interdictor|Interdictors]]) are used in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s to prevent groups of enemy ships from warping away. Destroyers along with [[cruiser]]s are the only ship classes that currently have a Tech 3 version, the [[#Tech 3 Destroyers|tactical destroyers]] and [[Cruiser#Strategic_Cruisers|strategic cruisers]].
'''Destroyers''' are larger ships than [[Frigate|frigates]], but they still mount the same small-sized modules that frigates use. The Tech 1 destroyers have a large number of high slots, giving them a lot of firepower for their size and cost and making them good at salvaging. The Tech 2 destroyers have unique abilities; ([[Interdictor|Interdictors]]) are used in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s to prevent groups of enemy ships from warping away, and Command Destroyers can utilize Micro Jump Field Generators to move nearby ships 100 km away. Destroyers have a Tech 3 version, the tactical destroyers, which have exceptional flexibility and firepower.


== Tech 1 Destroyers ==
== Tech 1 Destroyers ==
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== Tech 2 Destroyers ==
== Tech 2 Destroyers ==
=== Interdictors ===
{{main|Interdictor}}
{{main|Interdictor}}
The only class of Tech 2 destroyer are interdictors, which are highly specialized ships used for deploying warp disruption probes (also known as "bubbles", which prevent ships inside them from warping away). They are based on the four turret destroyer hulls, and are used almost exclusively in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s.  
The only class of Tech 2 destroyer are interdictors, which are highly specialized ships used for deploying warp disruption probes (also known as "bubbles", which prevent ships inside them from warping away). They are based on the four turret destroyer hulls, and are used almost exclusively in [[nullsec]] and [[wormhole]]s.  
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* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Flycatcher]]  
* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Flycatcher]]  
* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Eris]]
* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Eris]]
* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Sabre]]  
* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Sabre]]
 
=== Command Destroyers ===
Command Destroyers were introduced in the Frostline Expansion. (Dec8th 2016)  They were designed to be more 'durable' compared to that their T1 counterparts.  These destroyers offer several differences, a greater number of lower slots (for durability ), lower number of High slots, , they can use Command Warfare Link. ( think T3 cruisers, or Battlecruisers  just smaller, only 1 link) 
 
A major change is that these ships can fit a Micro Jump Field Generator.  This module acts like an MJD except that it pulls in ships (Enemy AND friendly) ( and some objects) into the the 100KM warp as long as they are within 6KM range of the MJFG.
 
Quoting from CCP "We are aiming to have a set of destroyers that are both faster and more resilient than either their Tech I counterparts or Interdictors, but sacrifice offense. This should make the support role, whether with MJFG or links, easier to fill while leaving them vulnerable to abuse in combat. Their weapon systems will be missile or drone based, like their base hulls."<ref>https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=456713 Command Destroyer forum thread, by CCP Rise]</ref>
 
* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Pontifex]]
* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Bifrost]]
* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Stork]]
* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Magus]]


== Tech 3 Destroyers ==
== Tech 3 Destroyers ==
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* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Jackdaw]]  
* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Jackdaw]]  
* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Hecate]]
* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Hecate]]
== Command Destroyers ==
Command Destroyers were introduced in the Frostline Expansion. (Dec8th 2016)  They were designed to be more 'durable' compared to that their T1 counterparts.  These destroyers offer several differences, a greater number of lower slots (for durability ), lower number of High slots, , they can use Command Warfare Link. ( think T3 cruisers, or Battlecruisers  just smaller, only 1 link) 
A major change is that these ships can fit a Micro Jump Field Generator.  This module acts like an MJD except that it pulls in ships (Enemy AND friendly) ( and some objects) into the the 100KM warp as long as they are within 6KM range of the MJFG.
Quoting from CCP "We are aiming to have a set of destroyers that are both faster and more resilient than either their Tech I counterparts or Interdictors, but sacrifice offense. This should make the support role, whether with MJFG or links, easier to fill while leaving them vulnerable to abuse in combat. Their weapon systems will be missile or drone based, like their base hulls."
* {{icon|isis amarr|22}}[[Pontifex]]
* {{icon|isis minmatar|22}}[[Bifrost]]
* {{icon|isis caldari|22}}[[Stork]]
* {{icon|isis gallente|22}}[[Magus]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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