Manticore
 
 Can Use Covert Ops Cloak
HIGHLIGHTS
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Specifically engineered to fire torpedoes, stealth bombers represent the next generation in covert ops craft. The bombers are designed for sneak attacks on large vessels with powerful missile guidance technology enabling the torpedoes to strike faster and from a longer distance. SHIP BONUSES
Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
Ship Attributes
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4 (4/0) 
4 
2
45 MW 
180 tf
325 m/sec
160 m³
Summary
The Manticore is the Caldari Stealth Bomber. Its unique selling point is its high CPU, which means that, unlike the Nemesis, it can comfortably populate its 4 mid slots. This makes the Manticore arguably the best solo torpedo bomber, since it can use its mids to fit EWAR modules to prevent a target from fighting back.
Skills
While the skills above will allow you to 'fly' the Manticore it is pointless to fly a Stealth Bomber without a covert ops cloaking device (Cloaking IV), or torpedo launchers (Torpedoes I).
Required to function as a Stealth Bomber:
Suggested Skills:
- Navigation III
- Acceleration Control III
- Warp Drive Operation III
- Spaceship Command IV
- Evasive Maneuvering III
- CPU Management V
- Power Grid Management V
- Capacitor Management III
- Target Painting II
- Electronic Warfare II
- Sensor Linking II
- Long Range Targeting III
- Signature Analysis III
- Target Management III
- Shield Management III
- Shield Operation III
- Energy Grid Upgrades III
- Launcher Rigging II
- Astronautics Rigging II
- Jury Rigging III
- Mechanics IV
In addition, you will want to get missile launcher skills as high as possible, as well as Bomb Launching skills. These skills include:
- Missile Bombardment IV
- Missile Projection III
- Rapid Launch III
- Target Navigation Prediction III
- Warhead Upgrades III
- Bomb Deployment I
- Covert Ops IV
Fitting
T1 DD
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Prototype 'Arbalest' Torpedo Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Torpedo Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Torpedo Launcher
Kapteyn Compact Sensor Dampener
Warp Disruptor II
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Peripheral Compact Target Painter
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Small Warhead Rigor Catalyst I
Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
- Avoid using many TPs in big fleets because of stacking penalty
T2 DD
Torpedo Launcher II
Torpedo Launcher II
Torpedo Launcher II
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Kapteyn Compact Sensor Dampener
Warp Disruptor II
Peripheral Compact Target Painter
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Small Warhead Rigor Catalyst I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit II
- Avoid using many TPs in big fleets because of stacking penalty.
- Consider upgrading launchers to polarized to increase DPS for the cost of EHP.
T1 Bomb Launcher
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Bomb Launcher I
Prototype 'Arbalest' Torpedo Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Torpedo Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Torpedo Launcher
Kapteyn Compact Sensor Dampener
Warp Disruptor II
Peripheral Compact Target Painter
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
- Avoid using many TPs in big fleets because of stacking penalty
T2 Bomb Launcher
Torpedo Launcher II
Torpedo Launcher II
Torpedo Launcher II
Bomb Launcher I
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Kapteyn Compact Sensor Dampener
Initiated Compact Warp Disruptor
Target Painter II
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
- Avoid using many TPs in big fleets because of stacking penalty
- Consider upgrading launchers to polarized
Tactics
Like all stealth bombers, the Manticore is designed for surprise attacks against specific targets. A general guide to stealth bombers is available here.
Notes
You can write additional notes for Manticore here.
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