Triforce Frigate Fleet
Triforce Frigate Fleet
Concept
The concept is simple: A Three-pronged fleet consisting of DD/Tracking, Logi, and E-War. More than anything, this is an experiment in the viability of a shield-based frigate roam with logi/E-War support.
Fits
The fits below are recommended for a fleet of this composition, but any shield-fit frigates (including T2 frigates!) are more than welcome.
DD/Tackle
Any shield-tanked DD frigate will do, but here is one example fit from each race. All of the DD/Tackle fits are courtesy of the UniWiki and Azual skoll. All players are encouraged to fit to their skill level between the low-skill and fully-T2 versions of these fits.
75mm Gatling Rail I
75mm Gatling Rail I
75mm Gatling Rail I
1MN Microwarpdrive I
Warp Scrambler I
Medium Shield Extender I
Damage Control I
Overdrive Injector System I
Overdrive Injector System I
Nanofiber Internal Structure I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Hobgoblin I x1
Antimatter Charge S x1
- This fit came from Azual skoll. For a full discussion of tackling and this fit, please visit http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
Medium Shield Extender II
Damage Control II
Overdrive Injector System II
Overdrive Injector System II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Hobgoblin II x1
Void S x1
- This fit came from Azual skoll. For a full discussion of tackling and this fit, please visit http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
150mm Light AutoCannon I
150mm Light AutoCannon I
150mm Light AutoCannon I
1MN Microwarpdrive I
Warp Scrambler I
Medium Shield Extender I
Damage Control I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Overdrive Injector System I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Kinetic Screen Reinforcer I
Phased Plasma S x1
- This fit is from Azual Skoll. For a full discussion of tackling and this fit, please visit http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
150mm Light AutoCannon II
150mm Light AutoCannon II
150mm Light AutoCannon II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
Medium Shield Extender II
Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Overdrive Injector System II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Republic Fleet Phased Plasma S x1
- This fit is from Azual Skoll. For a full discussion of tackling and this fit, please visit http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
75mm Gatling Rail I
75mm Gatling Rail I
75mm Gatling Rail I
1MN Microwarpdrive I
Warp Scrambler I
Stasis Webifier I
Medium Shield Extender I
Damage Control I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Overdrive Injector System I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Kinetic Screen Reinforcer I
Antimatter Charge S x1
- This fit is from Azual Skoll. For a full discussion of tackling and this fit, please visit http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I
Medium Shield Extender II
Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core II
Overdrive Injector System II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Void S x1
- This fit is from Azual Skoll. For a full discussion of tackling and this fit, please visit http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
Gatling Pulse Laser I
Gatling Pulse Laser I
Gatling Pulse Laser I
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Warp Scrambler I
Medium Shield Extender I
Damage Control I
Overdrive Injector System I
Overdrive Injector System I
Nanofiber Internal Structure I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Kinetic Screen Reinforcer I
Multifrequency S x3
- This fit is from Azual Skoll. For a full discussion on tackling and this fit, please refer to http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
Dual Light Pulse Laser II
Dual Light Pulse Laser II
Dual Light Pulse Laser II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
Medium Shield Extender II
Damage Control II
Overdrive Injector System II
Overdrive Injector System II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Imperial Navy Multifrequency S x3
- This fit is from Azual Skoll. For a full discussion on tackling and this fit, please refer to http://www.evealtruist.com/2012/08/newbie-tackling-guide.html
Logi
Both Bantam and Burst are acceptable ships, but I've listed two Bantam fits because the Bantam has a slightly larger capacitor than the Burst. Again, players are encouraged to fit as high as their skills/wallet will allow.
Small S95a Partial Shield Transporter
Small S95a Partial Shield Transporter
Small F-S9 Regolith Shield Induction
Small Peroxide Capacitor Power Cell
Upgraded 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Internal Force Field Array I
Beta Reactor Control: Capacitor Power Relay I
Small Semiconductor Memory Cell I
Small Semiconductor Memory Cell I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Hobgoblin I x1
- This is a basic logi fit that requires very few advanced skills. If you can't fit the rigs, find a friend who can fit them for you.
Small S95a Partial Shield Transporter
Small S95a Partial Shield Transporter
Small Shield Extender II
Small Capacitor Battery II
Upgraded 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
Damage Control II
Capacitor Power Relay II
Small Semiconductor Memory Cell I
Small Semiconductor Memory Cell I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Light Shield Maintenance Bot I x1
- This is a more advanced logi fit for someone with the skills to fly a T2 shield tank.
E-War
As we'll be trying to engage larger ships at close range, Tracking Disruption and ECM are prized over Target Painting and Damps.
Experimental TE-2100 Light Missile Launcher
Experimental TE-2100 Light Missile Launcher
1MN Afterburner I
'Umbra' White Noise ECM
BZ-5 Neutralizing Spatial Destabilizer ECM
'Hypnos' Ion Field ECM I
Enfeebling Phase Inversion ECM I
Damage Control II
'Hypnos' Signal Distortion Amplifier I
Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Augmentor I
Hobgoblin II x1
Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile x200
- This is the recommended Griffin fit. If price or skills prohibit, the Damage Control II can be downgraded to I and you can use standard Mjolnir missiles.
Dual Anode Pulse Particle Stream I
Dual Anode Pulse Particle Stream I
Upgraded 1MN Microwarpdrive I
DDO Photometry Tracking Disruptor I
DDO Photometry Tracking Disruptor I
DDO Photometry Tracking Disruptor I
Damage Control II
Type-D Attenuation Signal Augmentation
Local Hull Conversion Nanofiber Structure I
Small Ionic Field Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Hobgoblin II x3
Warrior II x3
Light Shield Maintenance Bot I x3
Optimal Range Disruption Script x3
Tracking Speed Disruption Script x3
Imperial Navy Multifrequency S x2
- This is the recommended Crucifier fit. If price or skills prohibit, the Damage Control II can be downgraded to I and you can use standard Multifrequency crystals.
- The Light Shield Maintenance Bots are optional but incredibly helpful.
Tactics
Mobility
One of the biggest advantages of a frigate fleet is its mobility; small ships can travel quickly and engage/disengage quickly. A shield frigate fleet is preferable for this very reason; The obvious downside to this mobility is the fragility of the ships; an FC must choose fights carefully and understand how to engage and disengage in ways that protect the fragile fleet.