Probe
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Development SHIP BONUSES
Minmatar Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
Ship Attributes
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3 (1/2) 
4 
4
15 MW 
275 tf
381 m/sec
200 m³
Summary
The Probe is the Minmatar 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 Cheetah. Its bonus to cycle time for hacking, archaeology, and salvaging modules means it can be very effective for looting exploration sites as well.
Skills
No skill notes available.
Fitting
Minmatar Scout
Prototype Cloaking Device I
Expanded Probe Launcher I
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Eutectic Compact Cap Recharcher
Eutectic Compact Cap Recharcher
Eutectic Compact Cap Recharcher
Type-D Restrained Nanofiber Structure
Type-D Restrained Nanofiber Structure
Type-D Restrained Capacitor Power Relay
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Hornet EC-300 x5
Hornet EC-300 x2
Core Scanner Probe I x8
Combat Scanner Probe I x8
- CPU Management 5
- T2 the nanofibers if money and skills allow.
- Should be able to permarun the MWD. Swap the relay for a nofiber if so.
- Can fit combat and core scanner probes.
- The hornets *might* save you if you're tackled at a gate, if you deploy them in time and get a jam off.
Basic Explorer
Core Probe Launcher I
Prototype Cloaking Device I
Upgraded 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Cargo Scanner I
Data Analyzer I
Relic Analyzer I
Nanofiber Internal Structure I
Nanofiber Internal Structure I
Nanofiber Internal Structure I
Small Memetic Algorithm Bank I
Small Emission Scope Sharpener I
Warrior I x3
Core Scanner Probe I x8
- Afterburner: 3
- Archaeology: 1
- Astrometrics: 1
- Cloaking: 3
- CPU Management: 4
- Drones: 1
- Electronics Upgrades: 3
- Hacking: 1
- High Speed Maneuvering: 1
- Hull Upgrades: 1
- Jury Rigging: 1
- Mechanics: 3
- Minmatar Frigate: 1
- Scout Drone Operation: 1
- Survey: 3
- Warp Drive Operation: 1
- Skills listed are absolute minimums.
- Don't expect to be able to scan anything down without some reasonable skills
- For Null, upgrade your Relic Analyzer to T2
- Items listed in lows are the choices, most people go with 3 of the same type
- T2 cloak is included for MWD+Cloak trick
Fleet-Up Fittings
Exploration
Core Probe Launcher I
Prototype Cloaking Device I
Salvager I
5MN Microwarpdrive I
Cargo Scanner I
Data Analyzer I
Relic Analyzer I
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Inertial Stabilizers II
Inertial Stabilizers II
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Hobgoblin I x1
Salvage Drone I x3
Hornet EC-300 x3
Core Scanner Probe I x16
- Prototype Cloaking Device I is a cheaper alternative to Improved Cloaking Device II but reduces speed while cloaked.
- Low slots can be modified to pilot preference:
- - Inertial Stabilizer provide increased maneuverability at the expense of reducing time to be locked
- - Nanofiber Internal Structure provide increased maneuverability and speed at the expense of reduced structure hitpoints
- - Can swap in Warp Core Stabilizer to negate warp disruption/scrambler effects at the expense of shorter targeting range and longer lock times
Cargo
Improved Cloaking Device II
5MN Microwarpdrive II
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Small Shield Extender II
Expanded Cargohold II
Expanded Cargohold II
Expanded Cargohold II
Small Cargohold Optimization I
Small Cargohold Optimization I
Small Cargohold Optimization I
- Replace rigs with T2 variant once if you ok to get just a bit more cargo space (+111 m3) and triple the price.
- Replace Expanded Cargohold by Inertial Stabilizers when traveling empty.
- Use MWD+Cloak trick while carrying expensive cargo.
Alpha Combat Prober
Expanded Probe Launcher I
5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive
Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler
Scan Acquisition Array I
Scan Rangefinding Array I
Type-D Restrained Nanofiber Structure
Photonic Upgraded Co-Processor
Photonic Upgraded Co-Processor
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Warrior I x7
Core Scanner Probe I x16
Combat Scanner Probe I x16
Sisters Combat Scanner Probe x8
- Sister's Expanded Probe Launcher can be used for additional scan strength but is an expensive module for hero/suicide tackle
- To avoid jumping into the fray take a command position in fleet, toggle "exempt from fleet warp", then warp squad/fleet to the signature scanned down
- Switch one rig to Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade II and replace the other with Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II to keep similar scan strength and increase warp speed to reach the target faster (+1.25 AU/s)
Tactics
While not designed for combat, one can still combat fit an exploration frigate to catch unsuspected lone gankers off guard. When fitting for combat, as other races' exploration frigates, the Probe has a severe shortage of power grid while having a huge CPU reservoir. Plus the ship has no bonus to guns or missiles, it is best to fit missile or rockets to save on power grid for prop and repper. The large CPU left over can then be used to fit a range of damage, resist or ewar mods.
Notes
This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.
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