Algos
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The Algos, as is wont with the Gallente, relies on swiftness of action - preferably at a respectable distance - to accomplish its goals. In this it reflects well-honed Gallente values, which include taking independent action without taking forever to wait for a committee decision, and also doing so, if at all possible, in a fashion that allows for a nice, safe buffer for immediate retreat; because theory is one thing, and practice is sometimes quite another. As such, the Algos focuses on being able to hit its targets in rapid-fire fashion, with guns that fire fast and drones that race through space with destruction in mind. SHIP BONUSES
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Summary
The Algos is the Gallente destroyer added in the Retribution expansion. For most aspiring Gallente pilots, it is the first step on the path to the Dominix battleship, allowing new pilots to experience combat in a cheap, dedicated drone ship. It is slightly bulkier than the Catalyst, and since it is capable of fitting a full flight of salvage drones in addition to a rack of railguns, the Algos is an excellent choice for L1 mission running. Unlike larger ships (i.e. the Vexor), the Algos is designed to be flown with very low skill points; with that in mind, it is the only drone ship where Drones V is not an absolute necessity - although it should still be a top priority for new Gallente pilots. The Algos is a versatile destroyer, capable of running either rails or blasters while pushing through a respectable amount of DPS.
Skills
Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Algos for a specific or its common role(s) can be written here.
Fittings
PvE Shield
75mm Compressed Coil Gun I
75mm Compressed Coil Gun I
75mm Compressed Coil Gun I
75mm Compressed Coil Gun I
75mm Compressed Coil Gun I
Small 'Arup' Remote Bulwark Reconstruction
Experimental 1MN Afterburner I
Medium Azeotropic Ward Salubrity I
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Drone Damage Amplifier I
Drone Damage Amplifier I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Hobgoblin I x5
Hammerhead I x2
Salvage Drone I x3
Antimatter Charge S x1
- Acceleration Control I
- Afterburner II
- Controlled Bursts II
- Destroyers II-III
- Drones III-IV
- Energy Grid Upgrades II
- Capacitor Management II
- Capacitor Systems Operation II
- Power Grid Management III-IV
- Evasive Maneuvering I
- Gallente Frigate III
- Gunnery III
- Mechanics III
- Motion Prediction II
- Rapid Firing II
- Sharpshooter II
- Shield Management II
- Shield Upgrades I
- Small Hybrid Turret III
- Tactical Shield Manipulation I
- Target Management II
- Weapon Upgrades II
- Fit three Small Core Defense Field Purger I rigs if you can afford it (requires Mechanics III, Jury Rigging III and Shield Rigging I).
- Train up Weapon Upgrades IV as soon as possible so you can use Drone Damage Amplifier II (essential for drone boats).
- Although the fitting might be tight, try swapping the blasters for railguns if you're having trouble tanking tougher missions.
Armor Algos
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
400mm Reinforced Rolled Tungsten Plates I
Damage Control II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Small Anti-Explosive Pump I
Small Anti-Kinetic Pump I
Small Anti-Thermic Pump I
Hobgoblin II x5
Warrior II x3
Valkyrie II x2
- 10k EHP, 391 dps w/ Void. Main damage flight is 3x Hobgoblin II, 2x Valkyrie II - the Valks are plenty fast with the hull bonus. The DDA2 can be switched for an EANM for more tank but dps is likely more desirable than slightly more ehp in a destroyer.
Wolfpack Algos
125mm Railgun II
125mm Railgun II
125mm Railgun II
125mm Railgun II
125mm Railgun II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Low Frequency Sensor Suppressor I
Warp Disruptor II
Damage Control II
200mm Reinforced Rolled Tungsten Plates I
Overdrive Injector System II
Small Anti-Explosive Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Small Hybrid Locus Coordinator I
Hobgoblin II x5
Hornet EC-300 x5
Hobgoblin II x2
Targeting Range Dampening Script x1
Caldari Navy Iridium Charge S x1
- Don't fly this solo, make sure you have tackle support
- Pull range and damp as necessary to mitigate damage
- With all skills at V this fit has 8373 EHP and flies at 1658 m/s
- 220 dps with Caldari Navy Iridium at 19 + 6.3 km and Hobgoblin II. The drones contribute 148 dps
- Bring some faction Antimatter, Spike & Javelin (T2).
Tactics
"Warp to 20" - this is the Algos' pilot motto. Take the official description of this destroyer to heart and fly it that way. You might have more EHP and tank than a frigate but you are still not a brawler and not as nimble as a frigate. In PVE and PVP your damage is best done at range where you can tactically evaluate the situation and direct your drones to where they are most needed and manage your ship's propulsion mods and defense mods as necessary.
PVP: Fit a Microwarpdrive, Cap Boosters or anything that will keep your cap topped off in combat. If you happen to be squad/wing/fleet warped right on top of the enemy - turn and burn away, set your drones to do their thing on the Primary and make sure they are set to Passive mode. This means they will not agress anything that you don't purposefully tell them to. (This applies to PVE as well). Keeping your situational awareness as a droneboat pilot is doubly as important as for a gunboat pilot; he won't lose his primary dps if the FC orders a fast retreat and you're forced to leave your drones behind. If the fight looks to be heading to a withdrawal, pull the drones and fall back on what guns you have. That being said, it's always wise to keep extra flights of drones in your hold, unfortunately, you can't simply drag them from there into your drone bay while in space. (WHY CCP, WHY? The gunboats can reload from their hold, so why not us? Hmmm!?) But this will give you the ability to quickly dock up when your squad/fleet passes through a system with stations and 'reload'.
Guns on the Algos should always be 75mm rails as the higher calibers take too much power and cpu from your total pool, which is needed for CPU hungry Drone Damage Amplifiers. Use Iron S as your ammo for long range work and Antimatter S for short. Invest in the Faction ammo variants (Caldari Navy is best so grind those Loyalty Points for the Caldari Business Tribunal) as soon as you can.
PVE: Level 1 missions are a breeze with the Algos. Level 2 are more of a challenge, but still possible once you have experience and EVE Survival website opened on your ingame browser and start fitting for specific missions. Level 3, you will need to fleet up with big friends - these are meant for Cruisers and Cruiser gangs. If you are at this point, leave the Algos behind and graduate to the Vexor.
Notes
- This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.
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