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* Add Medium Core Defense Field Purger I rigs when you can afford them, these will substantially improve your tank. | * Add Medium Core Defense Field Purger I rigs when you can afford them, these will substantially improve your tank. | ||
* Upgrade mods to Meta 1-4 or Tech 2 versions as funds and skills allow. | * Upgrade mods to Meta 1-4 or Tech 2 versions as funds and skills allow. | ||
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| − | |name=Caracal, PvP | + | |name=Caracal, EZ-Fit PvP fleet |
| − | |high=Heavy | + | |high=XR-3200 Heavy Missile Bay<br>XR-3200 Heavy Missile Bay<br>XR-3200 Heavy Missile Bay<br>XR-3200 Heavy Missile Bay<br>XR-3200 Heavy Missile Bay |
| − | |mid= | + | |mid=Adaptive Invulnerability Field II<br>EM Ward Field II<br>Large Shield Extender II<br>Large F-S9 Regolith Shield Induction<br>Experimental 10MN Afterburner I |
| − | |low=Ballistic Control System II<br>Ballistic Control System II<br> | + | |low=Ballistic Control System II<br>Ballistic Control System II<br>Damage Control II<br>Nanofiber Internal Structure II |
| − | |charges=Caldari Navy Heavy | + | |charges=Caldari Navy Heavy Missiles |
|drones=Warrior Drone II X 2 | |drones=Warrior Drone II X 2 | ||
| − | |rigs=Medium Anti- | + | |rigs=Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I<br>Medium Core Defense Field Extender I<br>Medium Core Defense Field Extender I |
|recommended1= | |recommended1= | ||
|recommended2= | |recommended2= | ||
|recommended3= | |recommended3= | ||
|notes= | |notes= | ||
| − | * | + | * If you are tight on powergrid even with the meta mods, try putting a Power Diagnostic System or Reactor Control Unit instead of the Nanofiber Internal Structure |
| − | + | *If you are close on CPU, consider dropping EM Hardener to Meta for 12 extra CPU | |
| − | * | + | * Able to engage at very high range, but if tons of range isn't needed can also fit HAMs with some adjustments |
| − | * | + | }} {{Fittings |
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|name=Caracal, PvP fleet | |name=Caracal, PvP fleet | ||
|high=Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II | |high=Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II | ||
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* Drop T2 modules to meta as required. | * Drop T2 modules to meta as required. | ||
* Able to engage at very high range, but if tons of range isn't needed can also fit HAMs with some adjustments | * Able to engage at very high range, but if tons of range isn't needed can also fit HAMs with some adjustments | ||
| + | }}{{Fittings | ||
| + | |name=Caracal, PvP solo/small gang | ||
| + | |high=Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II | ||
| + | |mid=Experimental 10MN MicroWarpdrive<br>Large F-S9 Regolith Shield Induction<br>Warp Disruptor II<br>x5 Prototype Engine Enervator<br>Small Capacitor Booster II | ||
| + | |low=Ballistic Control System II<br>Ballistic Control System II<br>Ballistic Control System II<br>Damage Control II | ||
| + | |charges=Caldari Navy Heavy Assault Missiles<br>Navy Cap Booster 200 | ||
| + | |drones=Warrior Drone II X 2 | ||
| + | |rigs=Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I<br>Medium Core Defense Field Extender I<br>Medium Core Defense Field Extender I | ||
| + | |recommended1= | ||
| + | |recommended2= | ||
| + | |recommended3= | ||
| + | |notes= | ||
| + | * This fit is able to perma-kite using a cap booster, MWD, and T2 disruptor. Even without perfect cap skills you can easily manage this for long term engagements | ||
| + | * Web helps against tackle. HAMs still do pretty decent damage to small targets, so TP is more of a niche mod for this slot. (Good against inties, assault frigs, etc) | ||
| + | * Caracal has the nice ability to switch ammo without losing its damage bonus, so you can use any type you want. | ||
| + | * Downgrade to Meta as needed, for example meta 4 launchers are easier to fit and the damage loss isn't much if you are using faction missiles | ||
| + | * If your Navigation skills are a little low, consider dropping a BCS for a nanofiber so you can kite more effectively | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:24, 2 January 2013
Ship Database
Caracal
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The Caracal is a powerful vessel that specializes in missile deployment. It has excellent shield defenses, but poor armor plating. Its missile arsenal, when fully stocked, is capable of taking on frigate packs and Assault Frigates. Excellent for Level 2 PvE missions. SHIP BONUSES
Caldari Cruiser Skill Bonus:
Ship Attributes
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6 (6/0) 
5 
4
820 MW 
535 tf
220 m/sec
650 m³
Summary
The Caracal is an excellent choice for a level 2 mission runner because of it's ability to take on frigate packs. It can be either active or passive shield tanked. In fleets it's main role is taking on Assault Frigates and acting as a Tech 1 sniper when missile skills have been trained to extend targeting range and missile flight time.
Skills
The following are the minimum skills you need to fly this ship
- Caldari Frigate IV
- Caldari Cruiser II
- Spaceship Command Level III
- Electronics IV
- Missile Launcher I
- Afterburner Level I
- High Speed Maneuvering I
- Shield Upgrades I
- Hull Upgrades Level I
- Weapons Upgrades Level I
- Launcher Rigging Level I
See Missiles#Missile_Support_Skills for information on more advanced skills.
Fitting
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Tactics
PvE
- Kite the rats !! Use your missile range to keep the frigates away from you while you pick them off with your missiles. It is possible to Alpha strike a rat frig with ordinary light missiles. If there are rat destroyers and cruisers with the frigates then take out the frigates first, then the destroyers, then isolate and take out the cruisers. Use your afterburner to stay out of their effective range but inside your missile optimal. Train your missile skills to increase optimal.
PvP solo
- The Caracal has nice bonuses for missiles and is decently fast, so it is a very good kiting ship. With the HAM tweaks it's good for taking out smaller ships (without using light missiles) that can catch it, while still being able to put a lot of DPS onto larger ships that can't catch it. Basically you just want to kite away from them, maybe heat your MWD initially if they warp in close/you are on a gate or station, then turn it off as it will burn out quite fast if you don't pay attention. Depending on your missile and cruiser skills you'll want to keep them from 20-30 KM away with HAMs. When you are running low on cap, simply pop a booster charge and keep burning along. Your goal is to avoid getting scrammed at all costs, so try to hit smaller ships that can catch you first and deal with bigger ships later.
PvP fleet
- Focus on enemy attack frigates and drones. Use your range to advantage. Warp out if your shields buckle and before you are down to armor
Notes
This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.
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