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Talwars

Doctrine Q&A

What are key strengths of this doctrine? Why should I use it?

“ White 0rchid Talwars have fantastic damage projection for a destroyer. They're a great doctrine for budding FCs to learn how to fly kitey. With enough Talwars, you have a decent amount of alpha that can often surprise people. ” “ Raido Kudonen Talwars are mobile, have excellent damage projection, and extremely cheap. There is no better doctrine for new FCs, as Talwars in sufficient numbers can fight against almost any kind of subcaps and are easily replaceable if the FC makes a mistake. Aside from being very newbie-friendly, Talwars are also excellent for raiding fleets generally because of their fairly high alpha, fast warp speed, and mobility. Talwar fleets have often traded well against QRFs after decimating ratters and miners in null pockets, which results in fun fights and great kills. ”

What areas of space is this doctrine best suited to?
“ White 0rchid I'd personally take these to null, fighting at zero in plexes is not ideal for these ships. You rely on your range and speed to avoid getting shot. ” “ Raido Kudonen Talwars are best in nullsec, where you can easily warp the fleet at range to targets so that you begin the fight at your preferred engagement range and can just begin volleying targets. ”

How should the fleet be positioned when using this doctrine?

“ Raido Kudonen Talwars should engage at a range of 50-60km. Anchor on the FC (or for a very new FC, the designated fleet anchor) and take countdowns to blap the broadcasted target. Talwars should get to this ideal range (if they don’t start there from a good warp-in) as soon as possible, then maximize transversal or align out depending on the threats on field. ” “ White 0rchid You should really be aiming to stay at around 50km from their fleet/ships if you have lower skilled players in the group (check their missile range before you leave to gauge how far you can project). You need to avoid being shot at all in talwars, it won't end well. ”

Are there any fleet comp aspects that are critical to the doctrine?

“ Raido Kudonen You generally don't want to fly without approximately 10 Talwars, as this doctrine depends on having enough damage ships to kill targets quickly. 10 Talwars only gives about 10k alpha, which is often enough to clear interceptors but is really not ideal. You really want 20-30 Talwars, which allows you to one-shot most T1 cruisers and two-shot almost all other T1 cruisers and most T2 cruisers. Even better, although not typically achieved in the Uni, is a fleet of 40-50 Talwars, which will one-shot most battlecruisers and T2 logi. In any case, I'd strongly recommend you always have at least one interceptor and one interdictor for every 10 Talwars. If you have 15+ Talwars, it is worthwhile to bring at least one command destroyer (ideally a Bifrost with Skirmish: Rapid Deployment and either Skirmish: Interdiction Maneuvers or Shield: Shield Harmonizing links, depending on if you brought a Hyena/Keres or not). Speaking of the Hyena and Keres, you'll want to bring one of each with 15+ Talwars because they respectively insulate your fleet from incoming tackle and can damp out enemy logi if you’re not one-shotting enemy ships. ” “ White 0rchid You just need numbers really. It's an alpha doctrine foremost and that's what you need to focus on. For support ships, an interceptor won't go amiss. Links on a command destroyer wouldn't be a bad idea. They're often faster than talwars anyway so won't have an issue keeping up. You could also use their jump to get out of harms way. ”

Are there any unusual high priority targets when flying this doctrine?

“ White 0rchid You want to kill anything that can either catch you or severely hamper you. If they have a long range webber/tackler like a gallente or minmatar recon, you should focus on that if you can first. They will kill your speed and hold your anchor down. ” “ Raido Kudonen Your priority targets are always incoming tackle, such as ceptors and dictors. Command destroyers are also high priority targets. If you have a Hyena in fleet, you should web down and blap any nearby T3Ds because T3Ds eat Talwars for breakfast. Ships like the Garmur, Orthrus, and Caracal are high threat because they can project damage about as far as Talwars and apply it very well to your fleet members. The Cerberus is a special case because it very nearly counts as a “weakness” or “run away immediately” ship. This is because the Cerberus outranges Talwars (by about 10km if the Cerb loads Fury Scourge, or by about 30km if the Cerb loads faction Scourge) and kills one Talwar every 4 volleys (5 Talwars per RLML clip). However, the Cerb typically has an explosive resist hole and less than 50k EHP against your Nova missiles, so if a Cerberus pilot is stupid enough to warp into your missile damage envelope and not immediately kite out, you can two-shot him with 20+ Talwars and trade very well on the ISK. ”

What are weaknesses of this doctrine? What situations is it not suited to?

“ Raido Kudonen Avoid all engagements inside acceleration gates (unless your captor pilot somehow caught a sleeping DED site runner, in which case murder him quickly and then bail), because acceleration gates force you to engage at the enemy’s preferred range. (NB: If you set up inside an acceleration gate, nobody will ever take a fight against Talwars.) Similarly, be extremely careful of engaging enemies who have Huginn/Rapier support, as they can web past your missile range and therefore make it very difficult for you to maneuver. Finally, Talwars are utterly unsuited for “small gang” warfare; if you can’t get your gang of fewer than 10 pilots into something better than kitey, low-DPS destroyers, you should just take frigates or Thrashers and bait inside FW plexes. ” “ White 0rchid Do not take any fights at zero. Ganks, sure you can handle them, but not real fights. You don't have any logi at all and talwars are paper thin. You'll end up losing too many people to make it worth it. If you also get pinned down while kiting, it's better to extract as many people as you can first. ”

How does tackle work for this kind of high range doctrine?

“ White 0rchid You can bring some interdictors but to be honest your reliance is on them being stupid. You're going to struggle getting an inty to tackle things with heavy neuts, for instance. It'll just end up dying. So try and catch them off guard before they warp out. ” “ Raido Kudonen On tackle, it's pretty simple. Competent Interdictor pilots should be able to keep most large, slow targets (the Mackinaws or Orcas or Rattlesnakes that your ceptors catch) bubbled for as long as is necessary. Interceptor pilots should be able to land scrams on any such targets that try to MJD out. So if you're raiding in nullsec or something like that, tackle isn't a really big deal (often QRF elements will warp directly into the bubble to try to save their friends, if you're fighting Horde or Brave - so you just haze the QRF and then go back to shooting the bears). One additional issue I feel I need to address here is taking on kitey (or MJDing, in the case of battleships) small-gang pilots in similar numbers with grossly inferior ships, then wondering why you don't have the ability to tackle the bad guys and therefore just end up feeding. Well, no shit. If you're fighting Orthri or 100mn kitey Tengus or whatever (ships that are designed to haze uncoordinated response fleets) and you can't put a Rapier on grid (and keep it alive) as part of your QRF, you're feeding. Stop feeding. (And conversely, if your campus *can* put those ships on grid but the pilots with high SP aren't willing to undock for PvP in appropriate fleets, then that's your problem identified right there.) What's not going to help here is suiciding badly-fit T1 ships into an enemy gang in hopes of "somehow" holding them on grid long enough for the rest of the fleet to accomplish "something" - especially if the badly-fit T1 ships are also less mobile/warp slower than the rest of the fleet. ”

The Talwar doctrine is the only doctrine on this page without any logistics fits. Why would you fly without logistics in a fleet?

“ White 0rchid Talwars will die if anything bigger than a civilian railgun shoots them. Logi won't even have a chance. If you are taking small amounts of damage, warp yourself away or to a ping and warp back again. ” “ Raido Kudonen Talwars are a harassment doctrine. A Talwar that receives sustained DPS from any source will die. You should either volley off enemies if you have enough ships to do so, trade a few Talwars in exchange for guaranteed kills on something bigger, or run away; extended engagements are a waste of time, effort, and ships. If you wanted to win extended fights on grid with long range kitey missile ships, you should be using Caracals. They have much greater tank than the Talwars and slightly better speed, although their cap life, warp speed, and signature are worse and their missile range is lower. For a kitey doctrine that flies very similar to Talwars but holds reps well, you might consider Jackdaws. Jackdaws have 23k ehp in defense mode, catch reps very well, have similar alpha and better DPS than Talwars, and are about the same speed (in SS mode) or much faster (in prop mode). The problem is that Jackdaws cost 70m-90m (depending on t1 or t2 rigs) and require more SP to train into. As a result, while they are still a relatively newbie-friendly doctrine by the standards of most PvP alliances, they're not nearly as accessible as the BLAP ships. ”

Fittings

E-UNI BLAP Talwar

Talwar: E-UNI BLAP Talwar

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[Talwar, E-UNI BLAP Talwar]
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher

F-90 Compact Sensor Booster
Medium Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive

Ballistic Control System I
Mark I Compact Power Diagnostic System
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I

Small Rocket Fuel Cache Partition I
Small Ancillary Current Router I
Small Hydraulic Bay Thrusters I

Inferno Light Missile x560
Mjolnir Light Missile x560
Caldari Navy Nova Light Missile x140
Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile x140
Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile x140
Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile x140
Targeting Range Script x1
Scourge Light Missile x560
Nova Light Missile x560

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T2 upgrade options

These fittings list optional T2 module upgrades that you can choose to make (including upgrading only parts of the fit) while remaining eligible for BLAP reimbursement. E-UNI BLAP Talwar T2 Talwar: E-UNI BLAP Talwar T2 EFT [Talwar, E-UNI BLAP Talwar T2] Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher Medium Shield Extender II F-90 Compact Sensor Booster 5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive Ballistic Control System II Crosslink Compact Ballistic Control System Micro Auxiliary Power Core I Small Ancillary Current Router I Small Rocket Fuel Cache Partition I Small Hydraulic Bay Thrusters I Targeting Range Script x1 Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile x140 Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile x140 Scourge Light Missile x560 Inferno Light Missile x560 Mjolnir Light Missile x560 Caldari Navy Nova Light Missile x140 Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile x140 Nova Light Missile x560 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES

Support ships

These are support ships, and are generally only required in limited numbers. As such, while having them available on demand is a great help to your FC, do NOT assume you will be able to fly any one of these ships on a given fleet. These fittings should be used to complement the mainline fittings above in your hangar, not replace them. Refer to the "Notes" section on any given entry for additional details on how to use it in your fleet. BLAP Support Stiletto: BLAP Support EFT [Stiletto, BLAP Support] Warp Scrambler II Warp Disruptor II Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Nanofiber Internal Structure II Nanofiber Internal Structure II Damage Control II Small Ionic Field Projector II Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Stiletto is strongly preferred as a shield interceptor over the Crow due to its vastly superior speed. The Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer rig accelerates the process of warping to/from tacticals. BLAP Support Crow: BLAP Support EFT [Crow, BLAP Support] Warp Scrambler II Medium Shield Extender II 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Warp Disruptor II Nanofiber Internal Structure II Damage Control II Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer II Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Crow is generally considered to be an inferior option to the Stiletto as a shield interceptor due to its reduced speed. BLAP Support Sabre: BLAP Support EFT [Sabre, BLAP Support] Improved Cloaking Device II Interdiction Sphere Launcher I 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender Adaptive Invulnerability Field II 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Co-Processor II IFFA Compact Damage Control Small Core Defense Field Extender I Small Core Defense Field Extender I Warp Disrupt Probe x1 Surgical Warp Disrupt Probe x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Cloaking Device provides highly useful utility even in roaming fleets, as it allows the interdictor to be untargetable on demand. When tackling very large targets, drop a bubble first, then accelerate away from it and cloak up before the target has a chance to lock you. Decloak to drop another bubble once the target has almost managed to leave the first one's area, then prepare to escape to a bookmark and repeat later as necessary. BLAP Support (Shield) Hyena: BLAP Support (Shield) EFT [Hyena, BLAP Support (Shield)] 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Medium Shield Extender II Adaptive Invulnerability Field II Stasis Webifier II Mark I Compact Capacitor Power Relay Damage Control II F-89 Compact Signal Amplifier Small Core Defense Field Extender II Small Core Defense Field Extender II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Signal Amplifier provides crucial scan resolution bonuses, allowing you to swiftly lock down targets jumping into your fleet before they can reapproach the stargate. Raido: "In the continued saga of 'Heavy Tackle is not a thing', this is the latest reason for why it isn't." BLAP Support (Shield) Keres: BLAP Support (Shield) EFT [Keres, BLAP Support (Shield)] Warp Disruptor II EM Ward Field II Remote Sensor Dampener II Medium Shield Extender II 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Damage Control II Power Diagnostic System II Capacitor Power Relay II Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer II Small Core Defense Field Extender II Scan Resolution Dampening Script x1 Targeting Range Dampening Script x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES Forgoing the Remote Sensor Dampener II in favor of an Adaptive Invulnerability Field II is an option to improve survivability. This ship carries enormous range on its Warp Disruptor, going up to 55km with Command Bursts applied. As such, positioning this ship with the Logistics anchor (instead of the main fleet anchor) can be an option in Caracal setups to improve its chances of survival drastically. BLAP Support Bifrost: BLAP Support EFT [Bifrost, BLAP Support] Light Missile Launcher II Skirmish Command Burst II Shield Command Burst II Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender Micro Jump Field Generator Adaptive Invulnerability Field II 5MN Microwarpdrive II Damage Control II Co-Processor II Micro Auxiliary Power Core II Small Core Defense Field Extender II Small Command Processor I Rapid Deployment Charge x1 Evasive Maneuvers Charge x1 Interdiction Maneuvers Charge x1 Shield Harmonizing Charge x1 Active Shielding Charge x1 Shield Extension Charge x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES Command Burst modules and charges should be varied to match your fleet commander's requests. Typically, this ship will be used to provide Command Bursts and use the Micro Jump Field Generator to re-position your own fleet, not the opposition. As such, it forgoes use of a tackle module in favor of additional survivability, which comes in especially handy when used with Caracal setups.

Caracals

Doctrine Q&A

What are key strengths of this doctrine? Why should I use it?

“ Raido Kudonen Caracals' greatest strengths are their very high burst damage out to a solid range (~40km with BLAP Caracals; your T2 pilots should typically use Fury ammo) and their high mobility (~1800m/s with prop mod). These combine for a hit-and-fade tactical style where you get as much damage as you can with the fleet's RLML clips, then pull range or warp out. ” “ White 0rchid Caracals are currently one of the strongest kiting T1 cruisers. With all Vs they can reach as far out as 65km with rapid lights (a very powerful weapons system). It's much easier for an FC to concentrate on the fight than worrying about weapon tracking or targets getting 'under your guns', as for the most part, you only need worry about range with RLMLs. They also sport a fairly decent tank at ~30k EHP - coupled with their speed under MWD (up to 1900m/s) this makes them fantastic ships at kiting and outranging most other T1 cruisers. ”

What areas of space is this doctrine best suited to?

“ Raido Kudonen Don't use Caracals in Wspace. Otherwise they are excellent, subject to the limitations above (i.e. don't slide a FW plex into brawling cruisers; if you can go in first for a gank and then reposition, plex fights against cruisers are still fine). ” “ White 0rchid You could technically fly this doctrine in any part of space, so long as your intention is not to brawl with it, of course. This means taking a fight inside a plex with a brawling vexor fleet already setup inside is a bad idea. You also want to try and avoid being caught in bubbles on gates if you're in null. ”

How should the fleet be positioned when using this doctrine?

“ White 0rchid Sit at almost the edge of your missile range and pulse your props if needed. Try not to perma run them. Have your logi anchor behind you (so you will be between them and the enemy). Shred off things like dictors and intys quickly because they will go down super fast. If you can, time your RLML reload appropriately (in other words make sure you're not taking heavy losses as you hit reload, you want to get out if that's the case). ” “ Raido Kudonen As a fleet doctrine, Caracals engage by anchoring and pulling range to the edge of RLML range, where they project full damage and most turret cruisers either can't engage or project a small proportion of their potential damage. The anchor should spiral out to maximize transversal if the fight begins at close range. (NB: If hostiles chase you while you're kiting, you can project damage beyond your normal maximum missile range because the hostiles are flying towards your missiles.) ”

Are there any fleet comp aspects that are critical to the doctrine?

“ Raido Kudonen Caracals scale incredibly well - from being effective in solo (although you need a warp disruptor in place of one of your hardeners), micro and small gang, up to fleets of 80-100 pilots. You should not, however, engage enemies if your fleet can't eliminate at least one or two enemy ships per RLML clip (for a BLAP Caracal with alpha skills, approximately 13k damage per clip per Caracal). In general, you'll want an interceptor for every 5-8 Caracals (minimum 1), plus an interdictor for every 10-15 Caracals in nullsec. You should also have one Osprey for every 3-4 Caracals, starting at 3 Ospreys for a fleet of 8-9 Caracals (before that, you should bring either 2 Ospreys or 0 Ospreys). Whenever possible, you should bring at least one Bifrost (double links fit, Skirmish: Rapid Deployment, Shield: Harmonizing). Fleets of 10 or more Caracals will also want a Hyena and, if possible, a Keres. Additional command destroyers (Interdiction Maneuvers, Shield Extension, etc) are very effective additions if you have the pilots. ” “ White 0rchid As with any fleet, try and keep a good ratio of caracals to logi. 3:1 isn't bad. I would always try and bring along a few intys with you. Don't focus on too many support roles though - you don't really need webbers or painters, you mostly just need numbers. RLMLs have very good damage with great application so you want to take them by surprise with that. ”

Are there any unusual high priority targets when flying this doctrine?

“ Raido Kudonen Since Caracals can control range against nearly all T1 cruiser doctrines and even pirate cruisers must engage with caution if outnumbered, your highest priority is always to clear tackle so that you can avoid the worst case scenario for a Caracal fleet (being stuck on grid in an enemy's damage envelope when your RLMLs are on reload). Since Caracals apply very well to light ships, or perfectly if you have a Hyena on grid, you should be able to clear all or nearly all tackle ships on grid before you warp out. As your fleet size increases, it becomes relatively more important to clear enemy logi. Typically, you should prioritize enemy logi with fleets of 15 or more Caracals, as you should be able to eliminate T1 cruiser logi with 4-5 volleys in fleets of that size. ” “ White 0rchid Not particularly, no more so than other doctrines anyway. You probably want to haze fast tackle asap though. Both those and gallente/minmatar recons will be annoying as they'll shut down your ability to kite. ”

What are weaknesses of this doctrine? What situations is it not suited to?

“ White 0rchid The tank is decent, but not amazing, so be careful of that. You need semi-competent anchors who know how to kite. There's nothing wrong with the FC and anchor being two different people as well. Don't try and brawl people with these unless you are 100% certain you can melt them. ” “ Raido Kudonen Caracals' greatest weakness is their relatively low sustained DPS (factoring in reloads). You should avoid engaging targets that can tank through your clip or make you waste too many shots compared to other targets. Therefore, unless you hugely outnumber them, avoid engaging powerful self-rep ships (Deimos, Hyperion, Marauders) or gangs with T2 logi. If you have Hyena and Griffin support, you can stay on grid with a carrier and rack up fighter killmails (and clear smaller ships on grid), but you have no realistic chance of actually killing the carrier or any other capital ships. ”

Fittings

E-UNI BLAP Caracal

Caracal: E-UNI BLAP Caracal

EFT

[Caracal, E-UNI BLAP Caracal]
Experimental SV-2000 Rapid Light Missile Launcher
Experimental SV-2000 Rapid Light Missile Launcher
Experimental SV-2000 Rapid Light Missile Launcher
Experimental SV-2000 Rapid Light Missile Launcher
Experimental SV-2000 Rapid Light Missile Launcher

Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
50MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive
Large Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
Limited 'Anointed' EM Ward Field
Large Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender

Mark I Compact Power Diagnostic System
Damage Control I
Ballistic Control System I
Ballistic Control System I

Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Anti-Kinetic Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I

Warrior I x2

Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile x475
Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile x960
Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile x475
Scourge Light Missile x1920
Inferno Light Missile x1920
Mjolnir Light Missile x1920
Caldari Navy Nova Light Missile x475
Nova Light Missile x1920
Nanite Repair Paste x40

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E-UNI BLAP Osprey

Osprey: E-UNI BLAP Osprey

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[Osprey, E-UNI BLAP Osprey]
Medium Murky Compact Remote Shield Booster
Medium Murky Compact Remote Shield Booster
Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter
Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter
Medium Murky Compact Remote Shield Booster

Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Alumel-Wired Enduring Sensor Booster
50MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Large Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender

Damage Control I
F-89 Compact Signal Amplifier
F-89 Compact Signal Amplifier

Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I

Warrior I x1
Light Shield Maintenance Bot I x3

Targeting Range Script x1
Scan Resolution Script x1
ECCM Script x1
Nanite Repair Paste x40

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• If only training the base BLAP Logistics plan, Drones may not be usable.
• If both BLAP plans have been trained, Repair Drone Operation should be a minimal training investment.

T2 upgrade options

These fittings list optional T2 module upgrades that you can choose to make (including upgrading only parts of the fit) while remaining eligible for BLAP reimbursement. E-UNI BLAP Caracal T2 Caracal: E-UNI BLAP Caracal T2 EFT [Caracal, E-UNI BLAP Caracal T2] Rapid Light Missile Launcher II Rapid Light Missile Launcher II Rapid Light Missile Launcher II Rapid Light Missile Launcher II Rapid Light Missile Launcher II Adaptive Invulnerability Field II Large Shield Extender II 50MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Large Shield Extender II EM Ward Field II Ballistic Control System II Ballistic Control System II Ballistic Control System II Damage Control II Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I Medium Anti-Kinetic Screen Reinforcer I Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I Warrior II x2 Inferno Fury Light Missile x1920 Mjolnir Fury Light Missile x1920 Nova Fury Light Missile x1920 Scourge Fury Light Missile x1920 Nanite Repair Paste x40 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES E-UNI BLAP Osprey T2 Osprey: E-UNI BLAP Osprey T2 EFT [Osprey, E-UNI BLAP Osprey T2] Medium S95a Scoped Remote Shield Booster Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter Medium S95a Scoped Remote Shield Booster Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter Medium S95a Scoped Remote Shield Booster Large Shield Extender II 50MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive Sensor Booster II Adaptive Invulnerability Field II Adaptive Invulnerability Field II Signal Amplifier II Signal Amplifier II Damage Control II Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I Light Shield Maintenance Bot I x3 Warrior II x1 Targeting Range Script x1 Scan Resolution Script x1 Nanite Repair Paste x40 ECCM Script x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES

Support ships

These are support ships, and are generally only required in limited numbers. As such, while having them available on demand is a great help to your FC, do NOT assume you will be able to fly any one of these ships on a given fleet. These fittings should be used to complement the mainline fittings above in your hangar, not replace them. Refer to the "Notes" section on any given entry for additional details on how to use it in your fleet. BLAP Support Bifrost: BLAP Support EFT [Bifrost, BLAP Support] Light Missile Launcher II Skirmish Command Burst II Shield Command Burst II Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender Micro Jump Field Generator Adaptive Invulnerability Field II 5MN Microwarpdrive II Damage Control II Co-Processor II Micro Auxiliary Power Core II Small Core Defense Field Extender II Small Command Processor I Rapid Deployment Charge x1 Evasive Maneuvers Charge x1 Interdiction Maneuvers Charge x1 Shield Harmonizing Charge x1 Active Shielding Charge x1 Shield Extension Charge x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES Command Burst modules and charges should be varied to match your fleet commander's requests. Typically, this ship will be used to provide Command Bursts and use the Micro Jump Field Generator to re-position your own fleet, not the opposition. As such, it forgoes use of a tackle module in favor of additional survivability, which comes in especially handy when used with Caracal setups. BLAP Support Stiletto: BLAP Support EFT [Stiletto, BLAP Support] Warp Scrambler II Warp Disruptor II Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Nanofiber Internal Structure II Nanofiber Internal Structure II Damage Control II Small Ionic Field Projector II Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Stiletto is strongly preferred as a shield interceptor over the Crow due to its vastly superior speed. The Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer rig accelerates the process of warping to/from tacticals. BLAP Support Crow: BLAP Support EFT [Crow, BLAP Support] Warp Scrambler II Medium Shield Extender II 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Warp Disruptor II Nanofiber Internal Structure II Damage Control II Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer II Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Crow is generally considered to be an inferior option to the Stiletto as a shield interceptor due to its reduced speed. BLAP Support Sabre: BLAP Support EFT [Sabre, BLAP Support] Improved Cloaking Device II Interdiction Sphere Launcher I 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender Adaptive Invulnerability Field II 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Co-Processor II IFFA Compact Damage Control Small Core Defense Field Extender I Small Core Defense Field Extender I Warp Disrupt Probe x1 Surgical Warp Disrupt Probe x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Cloaking Device provides highly useful utility even in roaming fleets, as it allows the interdictor to be untargetable on demand. When tackling very large targets, drop a bubble first, then accelerate away from it and cloak up before the target has a chance to lock you. Decloak to drop another bubble once the target has almost managed to leave the first one's area, then prepare to escape to a bookmark and repeat later as necessary. BLAP Support (Shield) Hyena: BLAP Support (Shield) EFT [Hyena, BLAP Support (Shield)] 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Medium Shield Extender II Adaptive Invulnerability Field II Stasis Webifier II Mark I Compact Capacitor Power Relay Damage Control II F-89 Compact Signal Amplifier Small Core Defense Field Extender II Small Core Defense Field Extender II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Signal Amplifier provides crucial scan resolution bonuses, allowing you to swiftly lock down targets jumping into your fleet before they can reapproach the stargate. Raido: "In the continued saga of 'Heavy Tackle is not a thing', this is the latest reason for why it isn't." BLAP Support (Shield) Keres: BLAP Support (Shield) EFT [Keres, BLAP Support (Shield)] Warp Disruptor II EM Ward Field II Remote Sensor Dampener II Medium Shield Extender II 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Damage Control II Power Diagnostic System II Capacitor Power Relay II Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer II Small Core Defense Field Extender II Scan Resolution Dampening Script x1 Targeting Range Dampening Script x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES Forgoing the Remote Sensor Dampener II in favor of an Adaptive Invulnerability Field II is an option to improve survivability. This ship carries enormous range on its Warp Disruptor, going up to 55km with Command Bursts applied. As such, positioning this ship with the Logistics anchor (instead of the main fleet anchor) can be an option in Caracal setups to improve its chances of survival drastically.

Vexors

Doctrine Q&A

What are key strengths of this doctrine? Why should I use it?

“ White 0rchid These afterburner armor Vexors are one of the most tanky T1 cruisers in the game. Because of this they are able to face most, if not all other T1 cruiser brawling doctrines with ease. Drones are their main damage source and, bar control range, don't of course have any optimal or falloff like guns would which makes them fairly easy to FC. Due to the decent tank, your logi should have a fair warning when primary has been switched onto someone else so you'll have a higher chance of catching reps. ” “ Raido Kudonen This Vexor doctrine is another variant in a long line of afterburning, armor-tanked cruisers that use their low signature radius and moderate velocity to their advantage in brawling fights. Vexors also punch down very effectively against assault frigate or T3D gangs, since they can carry both a “damage” set (with a couple Ogres or, in alpha versions, a flight of Hammerheads) and an “application” set (Acolytes or Warriors) of drones. Finally, since Vexors use drones for most of their damage, they can manipulate transversal to considerable advantage when fighting other brawling doctrines. You pick Vexors because you want to hunt and fight big targets (battleships, heavily tanked T3s, even caps if you have the numbers) that you couldn't break or couldn't tank with lighter burst DPS doctrines like Talwars or Caracals. Of the three BLAP fleet concepts, Vexors are by far the best suited to holding a grid against an enemy fleet or sticking around to kill something with lots of hit points. ”

What areas of space is this doctrine best suited to?

“ Raido Kudonen This doctrine is usable in all areas of space. However, see the “weaknesses” section, and note that most nullsec alliances and all wormhole alliances can readily form fleets using ships in the “exactly like this, but better” category. Roaming in nullsec with this fairly slow doctrine therefore depends on your ability to anticipate hostile forces’ movement and pre-position your fleet to engage or disengage as it best suits you. However, since dictors cost about twice as much as your Vexors, you can trade fairly well just by hazing tackle. ” “ White 0rchid Setting yourself up inside a plex in lowsec is a perfect place for you to take a fight with this doctrine. I wouldn't personally want to roam null in these as they're not as well suited (too slow, small engagement range). You could however probably use these, if you had numbers, in wspace. ”

How should the fleet be positioned when using this doctrine?

“ Raido Kudonen Vexors should keep at range on the FC/damage anchor at 500-1000m, with the logi anchor holding 35-40km off the damage anchor away from the enemy. (Normal exceptions, such as holding the logi wing on a gate because you expect to deaggress and jump through, of course apply.) The damage anchor should position based on the enemy fleet comp and likely weapons. For example, against blaster or autocannon users, the damage wing should load long range ammo (Iron/Spike) and pull as much range as possible; against laser, rail, arty, or missile users, the damage wing should load close range ammo (Antimatter/Javelin) and get as close as possible. Against kiting gangs, such as Orthruses/Navy Ospreys/Caracals, you should damp the enemy out to the point that they must either close to your engagement range or go away. You have no ability to force kiting gangs to fight and should not try. ” “ White 0rchid You'll want to choose an anchor, with all Vexors keeping at range or approaching on that anchor. If their fleet is kitey, you need to be on top of them to do anything. If you cannot damp them sufficiently or get a good warpin on them, disengage and go elsewhere. For very close range weapons, try and fight outside their optimals, but within your's (usually further than 7km away). ”

Are there any fleet comp aspects that are critical to the doctrine?

“ White 0rchid No more so than other doctrines. Keep a good ratio of dd to logi, 3:1 isn't bad. You'd most definitely be wanting to bring a links command destroyer once your fleet reaches greater than about 15 pilots, if not before. The reason you won't want to be taking something like a battlecruiser for links is that they cannot enter medium plexes, which will be your bread and butter in lowsec. As an added bonus the command destroyer can boosh (jump) your fleet away from harm or directly into it. ” “ Raido Kudonen You should have 1 Augoror for every 3-4 Vexors, starting at 3 Augorors for a fleet of 8-10 Vexors. Do not undock without at least three Augorors. If you don’t have 12 pilots in fleet (one scout, 8 Vexors, 3 Augorors), this is likely not an appropriate doctrine for your small gang and you should fly something else. If at all possible, you should start with 4 Augorors, 12 Vexors, a scout, a command destroyer, and a couple other support ships for a total of about 20 in fleet as a good critical mass of this doctrine. Do not undock without a command destroyer, fitted with two links modules (armor resists > armor buffer = tackle range > speed > else). Command destroyers are both the best links ships for T1 cruisers and invaluable for messing with enemy positioning; in small engagements, they also provide a scram on a ship that is faster than your DPS wing and therefore can help lock down targets that might otherwise MJD away. As the fleet gets larger, keep a minimum 1 command destroyer per 8-10 Vexors and there is no maximum number of Magi in your fleet. While Vexors should generally be fitted with mixed tackle/ewar, dedicated tackle ships are useful. For smaller fleets, this includes a Hyena and Keres, each with an AB and full armor tank and anchored on the logi wing (the Keres should be fit with a long point and 3 damps, as closing to scram range exposes the Keres to too much danger). You can also use a buffer tanked Ashimmu in the damage wing (it only costs about 125m with a t2 fit). For larger fleets (i.e. 6-8 Augorors minimum) you can begin to consider bringing recons (Huginn/Rapier/Lachesis) – the logi number here is more important than the damage number, as you shouldn’t bring T2 cruisers without adequate reps to keep them alive. You should never undock any fleet without at least one interceptor scout; in nullsec, you need a couple ceptors and at least one dictor. In wormhole space, you need the same as null, plus at least one cloaky scout. ”

Are there any unusual high priority targets when flying this doctrine?

“ Raido Kudonen If you’re trying to extract, you should kill tackle. Otherwise, you need to lock down and kill logi if at all possible, because Vexors have difficulty target switching to break reps on enemy DPS ships. ” “ White 0rchid Not particularly. Take a shot at their tackle with some light drones so it makes it easier to extract but that's about it. See if you can dent their main damage ships first, if not, try switching onto logi for a while as you will most likely be in range. ”

What are weaknesses of this doctrine? What situations is it not suited to?

“ White 0rchid You really don't want to be fighting many T2 and upwards ships in this doctrine. Vexors might be very tanky and have decent damage application but you will severely struggle against a HAC gang or upwards, even something like Aug Navies will most likely shred you. Also anything that can severely outrange you even with your damps, you will struggle to fight. ” “ Raido Kudonen This doctrine’s biggest weakness is that compared to the other BLAP doctrines, it is relatively high commitment because you’re fairly slow and fight with your DPS wing in tackle range of the enemy fleet. As a result, if you engage a gang outside your weight class, you’re going to take a lot of losses and probably not trade well. Some examples of gangs you shouldn’t fight without a substantial numbers or tactical advantage (such as being able to boosh off part of their fleet) follow. It’s difficult to quantify a tactical advantage, but I included the rough numerical advantages to give you an idea of what you need. All “armor HAC” doctrines are very strong against Vexors. Sacrileges (flown occasionally by RDRAW), Zealots (same, also flown by several Calmil organizations), and Augoror Navy Issues (flown by any number of lowsec entities, also by Brave Newbies in null) can all defeat Vexors unless outnumbered by at least 3:1 for the HACs and 2:1 for the ANIs. Some faction cruiser doctrines used in lowsec (CALSF’s Navy Osprey doctrine, various Gila doctrines) are difficult for Vexors to trade against because they combine very strong tank with a lot of DPS. You need about a 2:1 numbers advantage to engage them. T3 AHACs, such as BLOC’s drone Proteus doctrine, mashed-up beam Legions/rail Protei (NC/PL, Goons, Co2, PM/Snuff/RDRAW, Waffles, others), and HAM Legions (all high-class and most low-class Wspace alliances, literally nobody outside Wspace) are a hard counter to these Vexors. Do not engage a group of T3 AHACs without at least a 5:1 advantage (if they’re using Guardians) or more logi than they have DPS (if they’re ~elite hisec pvp~ and using waves of neutral logi). Fortunately, people typically use these (and comparable fleets of faction battleships/command ships) for stratop timers rather than roaming or reaction fleets. Finally, high-projection doctrines that aren’t easily damped to your engagement range are a serious threat, and you should usually leave field after hazing tackle. Examples include Cerbs (~70km lock range with one damp), Jackdaws (~75-80km lock range with one damp), and blobs of Cormorants or Talwars (you can’t damp enough of them). ”

I like to fly in hisec, where command destroyers are unable to use their MJFG. Should I use something else for links?

“ White 0rchid No, bringing a larger ship along with you will only hamper the fleet. Replace the MJFG on the command destroyer with something useful instead (damp/tackle/td). ” “ Raido Kudonen (Obviously you’re not bringing 600m ISK command ships, or 450m ISK + injector links T3s, with a T1 cruiser blob. Let’s be reasonable here.) No. Here's why: T1 battlecruisers are not good links ships. The command bursts on a T1 battlecruiser are 10% less effective than on a command destroyer (all else being equal). In a BC fleet, you trade less effective bursts for hiding in the blob. However, either a battlecruiser or a command destroyer will stand out of a T1 cruiser fleet and will therefore be vulnerable to being primaried. This leads to… T1 battlecruisers are not as good at tanking as command destroyers. They have a signature radius about 4x as large, half as much speed (even if you use a quick battlecruiser, like the Hurricane, so that your links BC can actually keep up with the Vexors – a Prophecy can’t), and a T1 resist profile. This means that even though they have bigger buffer tanks, they’re much more likely to die in a serious fight – you know, the kind of engagement where you really need links. People with enough SP to fly command destroyers – and there are many such people in the Uni – ought to step up and learn how to fly in mission-critical roles instead of orbiting the FC and pushing F1. Warping around with battlecruisers in your cruiser fleet means you take longer to get places, which makes you more likely to be out of position and generally less likely to get content. So if you insist on bringing battlecruisers, you need a hyperspatial rig to keep up with the rest of the fleet. Which trades off with your buffer, which is literally the only good thing about links battlecruisers. Oops. ”

Fittings

E-UNI BLAP Vexor

Vexor: E-UNI BLAP Vexor

EFT

[Vexor, E-UNI BLAP Vexor]
Dual 150mm Compressed Coil Gun I
Dual 150mm Compressed Coil Gun I
Dual 150mm Compressed Coil Gun I
Dual 150mm Compressed Coil Gun I

10MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
Kapteyn Compact Sensor Dampener
Faint Scoped Warp Disruptor
Drone Navigation Computer I

Damage Control I
'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
Prototype Energized Explosive Membrane I
1600mm Crystalline Carbonide Restrained Plates

Medium Trimark Armor Pump I
Medium Trimark Armor Pump I
Medium Trimark Armor Pump I

Hobgoblin I x1
Ogre I x2
Hammerhead I x2
Hobgoblin I x4
Hammerhead I x3

Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M x1280
Caldari Navy Thorium Charge M x1280
Caldari Navy Iron Charge M x1280
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier x1
F-23 Compact Remote Sensor Booster x1
Kapteyn Compact Sensor Dampener x1
Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler x1
F-90 Compact Sensor Booster x1
Nanite Repair Paste x40
Targeting Range Dampening Script x2

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E-UNI BLAP Augoror

Augoror: E-UNI BLAP Augoror

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[Augoror, E-UNI BLAP Augoror]
Medium Solace Scoped Remote Armor Repairer
Medium Solace Scoped Remote Armor Repairer
Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter
Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter
Medium Solace Scoped Remote Armor Repairer

F-90 Compact Sensor Booster
10MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
F-90 Compact Sensor Booster

Prototype Armor Explosive Hardener I
Prototype Armor Kinetic Hardener I
Damage Control I
800mm Crystalline Carbonide Restrained Plates
Prototype Armor Thermal Hardener I

Medium Trimark Armor Pump I
Medium Trimark Armor Pump I
Medium Anti-EM Pump I

Nanite Repair Paste x40
ECCM Script x2
Targeting Range Script x2
Scan Resolution Script x2

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T2 upgrade options

These fittings list optional T2 module upgrades that you can choose to make (including upgrading only parts of the fit) while remaining eligible for BLAP reimbursement. E-UNI BLAP Vexor T2 Vexor: E-UNI BLAP Vexor T2 EFT [Vexor, E-UNI BLAP Vexor T2] Dual 150mm Railgun II Dual 150mm Railgun II Dual 150mm Railgun II Dual 150mm Railgun II Warp Disruptor II Drone Navigation Computer I Phased Muon Scoped Sensor Dampener 10MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner Coreli A-Type Explosive Plating Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II Damage Control II 1600mm Steel Plates II Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Hobgoblin II x4 Hammerhead II x2 Hobgoblin II x1 Hammerhead II x3 Ogre II x2 Spike M x2560 Caldari Navy Thorium Charge M x1920 Javelin M x2560 Scan Resolution Dampening Script x2 Targeting Range Dampening Script x2 Stasis Webifier II x1 Linked Enduring Remote Sensor Booster x1 Scan Resolution Script x1 Targeting Range Script x1 ECCM Script x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES E-UNI BLAP Augoror T2 Augoror: E-UNI BLAP Augoror T2 EFT [Augoror, E-UNI BLAP Augoror T2] Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter Medium Solace Scoped Remote Armor Repairer Medium Solace Scoped Remote Armor Repairer Medium 'Regard' Remote Capacitor Transmitter Medium Solace Scoped Remote Armor Repairer Sensor Booster II Sensor Booster II 10MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner Armor Explosive Hardener II Damage Control II Armor Kinetic Hardener II 800mm Steel Plates II Armor Thermal Hardener II Medium Anti-EM Pump I Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Targeting Range Script x2 Nanite Repair Paste x40 ECCM Script x2 Scan Resolution Script x2 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES

Support ships

These are support ships, and are generally only required in limited numbers. As such, while having them available on demand is a great help to your FC, do NOT assume you will be able to fly any one of these ships on a given fleet. These fittings should be used to complement the mainline fittings above in your hangar, not replace them. Refer to the "Notes" section on any given entry for additional details on how to use it in your fleet. BLAP Support Magus: BLAP Support EFT [Magus, BLAP Support] 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II Armor Command Burst II Skirmish Command Burst II Fleeting Compact Stasis Webifier Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler 1MN Afterburner II Micro Jump Field Generator Corpii B-Type Explosive Plating 400mm Steel Plates II Damage Control II Dark Blood Adaptive Nano Plating Small Command Processor I Small Trimark Armor Pump II Hammerhead II x2 Hobgoblin II x3 Warrior II x5 Rapid Deployment Charge x1 Interdiction Maneuvers Charge x1 Evasive Maneuvers Charge x1 Armor Reinforcement Charge x1 Armor Energizing Charge x1 Rapid Repair Charge x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Magus is a very powerful drone platform in its own right, even rivaling the damage output of mainline Vexors. As such, adding additional Magi is generally always a viable option. The usual application of the MJFG will be repositioning your own fleet (as opposed to attempting to displace the enemy fleet). BLAP Support Pontifex: BLAP Support EFT [Pontifex, BLAP Support] 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II 125mm Gatling AutoCannon II Information Command Burst II Armor Command Burst II Micro Jump Field Generator Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler 1MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner 400mm Steel Plates II Damage Control II Imperial Navy Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane Dark Blood Adaptive Nano Plating Thermal Plating II Small Command Processor I Small Trimark Armor Pump II Warrior II x5 Hobgoblin II x5 Acolyte II x5 Sensor Optimization Charge x1 Electronic Hardening Charge x1 Electronic Superiority Charge x1 Rapid Repair Charge x1 Armor Reinforcement Charge x1 Armor Energizing Charge x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Command Burst modules and charges should be adjusted to suit your FC's requests. As the most common use of the MJFG will be targeting your own fleet, this fit chooses to run a Warp Scrambler over a potential MWD for anti-MJFG defense and general utility. However, one may choose to replace the Warp Scrambler with a 5mn MWD (downgrading the Armor Plate and removing weapons in the process) to transform the ship into a more offensively oriented variant, which will have an easier time attempting offensive MJFG maneuvers. BLAP Support Malediction: BLAP Support EFT [Malediction, BLAP Support] Rocket Launcher II Rocket Launcher II Rocket Launcher II 5MN Microwarpdrive II Warp Disruptor II Warp Scrambler II Adaptive Nano Plating II Adaptive Nano Plating II 200mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates Damage Control II Small Ionic Field Projector II Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Malediction's primary advantage over the Ares is its significantly improved tank, allowing it to survive gate guns or hostile drones for some time if given remote repairs. The Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer rig accelerates the process of warping to/from tactical bookmarks and is thus generally the preferred option. BLAP Support Ares: BLAP Support EFT [Ares, BLAP Support] 75mm Gatling Rail II 75mm Gatling Rail II 75mm Gatling Rail II Warp Disruptor II Warp Scrambler II 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Explosive Plating II Adaptive Nano Plating II Damage Control II 200mm Steel Plates II Small Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II Small Ionic Field Projector II FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Ares loses some tank compared to the Malediction, however it can still be a very competitive option for Armor fleets. BLAP Support Heretic: BLAP Support EFT [Heretic, BLAP Support] Rocket Launcher II Interdiction Sphere Launcher I Improved Cloaking Device II F-90 Compact Sensor Booster 5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive Warp Scrambler II Damage Control II 400mm Steel Plates II Adaptive Nano Plating II Small Trimark Armor Pump I Small Trimark Armor Pump I Surgical Warp Disrupt Probe x1 Warp Disrupt Probe x1 ECCM Script x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Heretic is an extremely beefy tackle platform due to its T2 resist profile backed up by a resist bonus, allowing it to sustain very well under incoming repairs. The Cloaking Device provides enormous utility even when roaming, allowing the interdictor to hold down large targets for a long time unscathed through proper use - bubble first, then cloak before the target finishes locking you, then bubble again before the target gets out. The Rocket Launcher contributes negligible damage and can be substituted with a Meta version without impacting the usefulness of the ship. BLAP Support (Armor) Keres: BLAP Support (Armor) EFT [Keres, BLAP Support (Armor)] LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener Warp Disruptor II 1MN Afterburner II LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener 400mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates Damage Control II Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II Small Anti-Explosive Pump II Small Ancillary Current Router II Scan Resolution Dampening Script x1 Targeting Range Dampening Script x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES EWAR frigates suffer in brawling setups due to mediocre tank in contrast to their force multiplication ability, making them easy targets for any competent FC to pick off. This can be alleviated by positioning your Keres with the Logistics anchor, adding additional range and hopefully keeping you alive. The Sensor Dampeners can be substituted for Sensor Boosters when camping gates to allow for very high scan resolution. BLAP Support Ashimmu: BLAP Support EFT [Ashimmu, BLAP Support] Medium Infectious Scoped Energy Neutralizer Medium Infectious Scoped Energy Neutralizer Medium Infectious Scoped Energy Neutralizer Medium Ghoul Compact Energy Nosferatu Medium Ghoul Compact Energy Nosferatu Medium Electrochemical Capacitor Booster I 10MN Afterburner II Stasis Webifier II Stasis Webifier II Energized Explosive Membrane II Energized Kinetic Membrane II 1600mm Steel Plates II Damage Control II Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II Energized Thermal Membrane II Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Medium Trimark Armor Pump I Infiltrator II x4 Navy Cap Booster 800 x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Ashimmu serves a very similar role to the Hyena, providing strong webification out to roughly 20km, matching the preferred combat range of Vexor fleets. When compared to the Hyena, the Ashimmu sports a very beefy armor tank (exceeding that of mainline Vexors by a significant margin), making it a very unlikely target in even engagements. In addition, powerful Energy Neutralization makes for another great utility option to disrupt enemy tackle or support ships. BLAP Support (Armor) Hyena: BLAP Support (Armor) EFT [Hyena, BLAP Support (Armor)] Stasis Webifier II Stasis Webifier II Sensor Booster II 1MN Afterburner II 400mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates Damage Control II Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II Small Anti-Explosive Pump II Small Anti-Kinetic Pump II Scan Resolution Script x1 FITTING DIFFICULTY EVE VERSION ASCENSION ALPHA CAN USE UNSET EFT SKILLS NOTES RECOMMENDED SKILLS NOTES The Hyena greatly suffers from its lack of low slots in armor fleets, making it a very easy target when positioning with the main DPS wing. At the same time, the range on Webifiers is low enough that positioning with the Logistics is generally not feasible. As such, the Ashimmu provides a far more reliable (though slightly more expensive) webification platform.