Heron
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The Heron has good computer and electronic systems, giving it the option of participating in electronic warfare. But it has relatively poor defenses and limited weaponry, so it's more commonly used for scouting and exploration. SHIP BONUSES
Traits:
Ship Attributes
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3 (2/1) 
5 
3
15 MW 
300 tf
306 m/sec
190 m³
Summary
The Heron is the Caldari Tech 1 exploration and scanning frigate. It is a good ship for rookies or veterans who are getting into probing and don't have the skills for the T2 version, the Buzzard. It's bonus to cycle time for hacking, archaeology, and salvaging modules means it can be very effective for looting exploration sites, as well as being a valuable hacker in the Override Transfer Array vanguard incursion site.
Skills
Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Heron for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.
Fitting
Solo High-Sec Site Runner
Light Missile Launcher I
Light Missile Launcher I
Core Probe Launcher I
1MN Microwarpdrive I
Codebreaker I
Analyzer I
Small Shield Extender I
Small Ancillary Shield Booster
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Ballistic Control System I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Salvage Drone I x3
Hobgoblin I x4
Core Scanner Probe I x1
Inferno Light Missile
Scourge Light Missile
Cap Booster 25
- This is designed to handle sites in high sec, where the site rats are frigates, or the occasional cruiser. As an exploration frigate, don't expect to brawl or take on large combat sites. NOTE: Salvage Drones will not work on Radar Site cans.
Exploration Cleanup
Core Probe Launcher I
Prototype Cloaking Device I
Salvager I
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Codebreaker I
Analyzer I
Small Shield Extender II
Micro Peroxide Capacitor Power Cell
Damage Control II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Salvage Drone I x3
Hobgoblin I x4
Core Scanner Probe I x1
- This fit is generally fit to do a bit of everything. It can probe down sites and, after they are cleared by a combat ship, collect the loot. The majority of the slots are very flexible depending on what it is being fitted for, but be wary of the ship's low powergrid.
Rocket Launcher II
Rocket Launcher II
75mm Prototype Gauss Gun
1MN Afterburner II
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
'Langour' Drive Disruptor I
'Langour' Drive Disruptor I
Balmer Series Tracking Disruptor I
Damage Control II
Ballistic Control System II
Small Hydraulic Bay Thrusters I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Hobgoblin II x4
Warrior II x3
Tracking Speed Disruption Script x1
Optimal Range Disruption Script x1
Caldari Navy Inferno Rocket x1
Caldari Navy Lead Charge S x1
- Originally designed for the Libold FFA, this heron is fit for short-ish range 1v1 frigate combat. Be careful what you engage with it though, since as an exploration frigate with little to no tank it cannot stand up to most combat frigates without being able to control range; hopefully with the double webs, scam, and good piloting this should not be a problem. (Still, expect to die a lot).
Exploration
Core Probe Launcher I
Improved Cloaking Device II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Data Analyzer I
Relic Analyzer I
PL-0 Shipment Probe
Scan Rangefinding Array I
Damage Control II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Hobgoblin I x4
Salvage Drone I x3
Core Scanner Probe I x16
- The Cargo Scanner lets you decide which cans to grab.
- This ship is very fragile, but is capable of the MWD/Cloak trick.
Tactics
No sub-article about Heron roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.
Notes
This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.
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