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Celestis
Celestis
Gallente Federation
Gallente Federation
Standard Cruisers
Celestis Class
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Development
The Celestis cruiser is a versatile ship which can be employed in a myriad of roles, making it handy for small corporations with a limited number of ships. True to Gallente style the Celestis is especially deadly in close quarters combat due to its advanced targeting systems.

SHIP BONUSES

Gallente Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):
7.5% bonus to Remote Sensor Dampener effectiveness
7.5% bonus to Remote Sensor Dampener optimal range and falloff

Required Skills
Training Time what's this?
19h 15m 30s
Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps.
Grouping
▪ Variations
Arazu
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Arazu
Recon Ships Celestis Class
Icon highlights.pngCan Use Covert Ops Cloak
Icon hi slot.png4 (1/3) Icon mid slot.png6 Icon low slot.png4
Icon powergrid.png750 MW Icon cpu.png420 tf
Icon velocity.png207 m/sec
Icon capacity.png315 m³
,Lachesis
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Lachesis
Recon Ships Celestis Class
Icon highlights.pngHigh Amount of Medium Slots
Icon hi slot.png4 (1/4) Icon mid slot.png7 Icon low slot.png4
Icon powergrid.png850 MW Icon cpu.png450 tf
Icon velocity.png220 m/sec
Icon capacity.png320 m³

Ship Attributes

Fittings
Powergrid
powergrid
575 MW
CPU
cpu output
375 tf
Capacitor
capacitor
1,300 GJ
High
high slots
3
Launchers
launcher slots
3
Turrets
turret slots
3
Medium
medium slots
5
Low
low slots
5
Rig
rigs
3
 
medium
Calibration
calibration
400
Navigation
Max Velocity
max. velocity
210 m/sec
Inertia Modifier
inertia modifier (agility)
0.505
Warp Speed
inertia modifier (agility)
3 AU/s
Base Time to Warp
base time to warp
8.45 s
what's this?
Base Time to Warp is essentially the time needed for this ship to align and accelerate until it reaches 75% of its top speed and goes to warp. The time displayed here is the base calculated time with no account for any warp related skills, modules or any other effects.
Drones
Drone Capacity
drone capacity
50 m³
Drone Bandwidth
drone bandwidth
50 Mbit/sec
Targeting
Max Tgt. Range
max. targeting range
75.00 km
Max Locked Targets
max. locked targets
8
Magnetometric Sensor
Magnetometric sensor strength
18 points
Sig. Radius
signature radius
135 m
Scan Res.
scan resolution
290 mm
Structure
Structure Hitpoints
structure hitpoints
1,700 HP
Mass
ship mass
12,070,000 kg
Volume
ship volume
116,000 m³
Cargo Capacity
cargo capacity
320 m³
Armor
Armor Hitpoints
armor hitpoints
1,300 HP
Armor Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
50
THR
thermal resistance
35
KIN
kinetic resistance
35
EXP
explosive resistance
10
Shields
Shield Capacity
shield hitpoints
1,200 HP
Shield Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
0
THR
thermal resistance
20
KIN
kinetic resistance
40
EXP
explosive resistance
50


Summary

No summary available.

Skills

Sensor Linking is the primary skill of the Damper. Train it initially to III and get some experience under your belt. If this is your preferred method of Ewar then get it to IV. Each level of skill reduces the cap consumption of damps by 5%, and just like any energy weapon boat, cap is life. Not just for yourself, but potentially even for your entire fleet. The more you can damp for longer, the greater chance is there for you to break/damp an enemy logi/cap chain - which could swing the tide of an entire engagement.

Jury Rigging III and Electronic Superiority Rigging I will also let you fit the Particle Dispersion Projector rig, which increases the optimal range of your damps. Letting you stand off even further from the enemy while still landing your damps 100%. This will of course mean you also need Long Range Targeting V in addition to fitting a Signal Amplifier - which requires Electronics Upgrades Getting this to V means you can fit the T2 version, even further increasing your locking range.

CPU Management V is a double must for pursuing the Ewar path and a primary core fitting skill. Get this as soon as possible.

The dedicated (or at least very frequent) Celestis pilot may also wish to train Signal Suppression which increases the effectiveness of scan resolution and target dampening by 5% per level. Coupled with the Inverted Signal Field Projector series of Electronic Superiority rigs (another 5% added effectiveness of fitted damps), this can potentially reduce the targeted ship's scan resolution or targeting range to the point of complete ineffectiveness.

Fitting

Armor
Celestis: Armor
EFT
[Celestis, Armor]
Small YF-12a Smartbomb
Small YF-12a Smartbomb
Small YF-12a Smartbomb

10MN Afterburner II
Phased Muon Sensor Disruptor I
Phased Muon Sensor Disruptor I
Phased Muon Sensor Disruptor I
Phased Muon Sensor Disruptor I

Damage Control II
1600mm Reinforced Steel Plates II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Armor Explosive Hardener II

Medium Trimark Armor Pump I
Medium Trimark Armor Pump I
Medium Inverted Signal Field Projector I


Vespa EC-600 x5

Targeting Range Dampening Script x1

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EVE VERSION
RUBI 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
Shield Damp
Celestis: Shield Damp
EFT
[Celestis, Shield Damp]
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile

Experimental 10MN Microwarpdrive I
Phased Muon Sensor Disruptor I
Phased Muon Sensor Disruptor I
Phased Muon Sensor Disruptor I
Large Shield Extender II

Damage Control II
Signal Amplifier II
Beta Reactor Control: Capacitor Power Relay I
Beta Reactor Control: Capacitor Power Relay I
Nanofiber Internal Structure II

Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Core Defense Field Extender I
Medium Polycarbon Engine Housing I


Warrior II x5
Hornet EC-300 x5

Targeting Range Dampening Script x1
Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
RUBI 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
PvP Damp Basic
Celestis: PvP Damp Basic
EFT
[Celestis, PvP Damp Basic]
Small Energy Neutralizer I
Drone Link Augmentor I
Drone Link Augmentor I

10MN Microwarpdrive I
Remote Sensor Dampener I
Remote Sensor Dampener I
Remote Sensor Dampener I
Remote Sensor Dampener I

Damage Control I
800mm Reinforced Steel Plates I
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane I
Signal Amplifier I
Signal Amplifier I


Vespa EC-600 x3
Hornet EC-300 x2

Scan Resolution Dampening Script x4
Targeting Range Dampening Script x4

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ODY 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
  • Acceleration Control III
  • Afterburner III
  • Capacitor Emission Systems III
  • Capacitor Management III
  • Capacitor Systems Operation III
  • Combat Drone Operation III
  • CPU Managemant IV
  • Drones V
  • Drone Navigation III
  • Electronics Upgrades I
  • Electronic Warfare IV
  • Electronic Warfare Drone Interfacing III
  • Evasive Maneuvering III
  • Frequency Modulation III
  • Gallente Cruiser IV
  • Gallente Destroyer III
  • Gallente Frigate III
  • High Speed Maneuvering III
  • Hull Upgrades III
  • Long Distance Jamming III
  • Long Range Targeting III
  • Mechanics III
  • Navigation III
  • Power Grid Management III
  • Science II
  • Scout Drone Operation IV
  • Sensor Linking III
  • Signature Analysis III
  • Target Management III
  • Warp Drive Operation III
NOTES
  • The neuts on this version are purely defensive if some small ship decides to tackle the Celestis and orbits close
  • Bring Scan Resolution Dampening and Targeting Range Dampening Scripts and change as needed


Fleet Up Fittings

NSC Reship Celestis
Celestis: NSC Reship Celestis
EFT
[Celestis, NSC Reship Celestis]
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher

10MN Afterburner II
LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener
LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener
LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener
LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener

Damage Control II
F-89 Compact Signal Amplifier
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
1600mm Steel Plates II

Medium Inverted Signal Field Projector I
Medium Anti-Explosive Pump I
Medium Particle Dispersion Projector I


Hornet EC-300 x5
Warrior II x5

Caldari Navy Nova Light Missile x360
Scan Resolution Dampening Script x4
Targeting Range Dampening Script x4

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
FROSTLINE
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • This is fitted with an afterburner, but most pilots should find there is enough fitting room to swap that for a MWD if they would prefer that. For pilots with lesser fitting skills, a Compact MWD may be required, or offlining one or more of the missile launchers.
NSC Armor Alpha
Celestis: NSC Armor Alpha
EFT
[Celestis, NSC Armor Alpha]
Dual 150mm Prototype Gauss Gun
Dual 150mm Prototype Gauss Gun
Drone Link Augmentor I

Phased Muon Scoped Sensor Dampener
Phased Muon Scoped Sensor Dampener
Phased Muon Scoped Sensor Dampener
Small Capacitor Booster II
10MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner

Adaptive Nano Plating II
Adaptive Nano Plating II
Energized Explosive Membrane I
Damage Control II
1600mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates

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


Imperial Navy Infiltrator x5

Navy Cap Booster 400 x20

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
NSC Shield Alpha
Celestis: NSC Shield Alpha
EFT
[Celestis, NSC Shield Alpha]
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I

LFT Enduring Sensor Dampener
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
50MN Cold-Gas Enduring Microwarpdrive

Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Damage Control II

Medium Core Defense Field Extender I
Medium Core Defense Field Extender I
Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I


Federation Navy Hammerhead x5

Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M x600
Scan Resolution Dampening Script x1
Targeting Range Dampening Script x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
NSC DOTM Tweetfleet Celestis
Celestis: NSC DOTM Tweetfleet Celestis
EFT
[Celestis, NSC DOTM Tweetfleet Celestis]
Small EMP Smartbomb II
Small EMP Smartbomb II
Small EMP Smartbomb II

Small Electrochemical Capacitor Booster I
Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
10MN Afterburner II

Energized Explosive Membrane II
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 Particle Dispersion Projector I


Vespa EC-600 x5

Scan Resolution Dampening Script x3
Targeting Range Dampening Script x3
Navy Cap Booster 400 x10

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
CT Celestis - PR
Celestis: CT Celestis - PR
EFT
[Celestis, CT Celestis - PR]
250mm Prototype Gauss Gun
250mm Prototype Gauss Gun
250mm Prototype Gauss Gun

10MN Afterburner II
Phased Muon Scoped Sensor Dampener
Phased Muon Scoped Sensor Dampener
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II

Damage Control II
Signal Amplifier II
Tracking Enhancer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

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


Valkyrie II x5

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
FROSTLINE
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • CT Import
Fleet Support - Buffer
Celestis: Fleet Support - Buffer
EFT
[Celestis, Fleet Support - Buffer]
Drone Link Augmentor II
Small Ghoul Compact Energy Nosferatu

Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
50MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive

Damage Control II
1600mm Steel Plates II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Armor Explosive Hardener II

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


Hammerhead II x5

Scan Resolution Dampening Script x4
Targeting Range Dampening Script x4

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EFT
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RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Alpha Clones will have to downgrade Remote Sensor Dampener II to a Meta version and Drones to T1/Meta versions
  • Low skill point players may also have to downgrade 1600mm Steel Plates II to 1600mm Crystalline Carbonide Restrained Plates for fitting room
Fleet Support - Long Range
Celestis: Fleet Support - Long Range
EFT
[Celestis, Fleet Support - Long Range]
Medium Infectious Scoped Energy Neutralizer
Medium Infectious Scoped Energy Neutralizer
Medium Infectious Scoped Energy Neutralizer

Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
Remote Sensor Dampener II
50MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive

Capacitor Power Relay II
Damage Control II
Signal Amplifier II
Signal Amplifier II
Signal Amplifier II

Medium Particle Dispersion Projector I
Medium Particle Dispersion Projector I
Medium Particle Dispersion Projector I


Hornet EC-300 x5
Acolyte II x5

Targeting Range Dampening Script x4
Scan Resolution Dampening Script x4

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ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
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RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Alpha Clones will have to downgrade Remote Sensor Dampener II to a Meta version and Drones to T1/Meta versions


Tactics

Be aware of the various sensor ranges of different ships. This is similar to how ECM pilots need to know what ships use what type of sensors. If you suspect the ship you are damping has lost their locks because its targets are outside the sensor range, immediately switch to sensor resolution scripts and destroy their resolution so they take forever to relock. If you do both on the same ship, they can be made to be almost as helpless as perma jams from falcon. Sometimes even more helpless if they have no drones or you just killed their drones. This trick is especially useful against logi. Less useful against snipers but still good against brawlers that like to be up in your face. With two damps each at 50% effect, you can expect to dampen down a ship's sensor range to 1/4th of its normal value without any modifications. It gets less effective after that.

The celestis is somewhat of an easier ship to fly than the blackbird. You don't miss on your damps unless you are out of range. The ship doesn't particularly need a lot of compromises with the balanced slot layout and increased lows. You have good tank and lots of damps, while also able to be flexible in fitting for sensor range, sensor resolution if you need fast locks, etc. People with projectile, blaster, and missile skills can fit their favorite weapons without much problems.

Some experimentation may let us see whether a kiting celestis that can fly with a kiting gang could be usable or not, by not fitting armor plates but an active tank. ASB or active armor. Probably not. Ewar boats like this one, bonused for range, operate better as solo snipers that utilize a lot of tactical on grid BMs.

The fits don't have drones yet. There's a lot of options there. When going against kiting gangs, warrior IIs and ecm drones. Try to get the medium EC drones if you can fit them in the drone bay. Those EC drones can break the lock of tacklers or other people you somehow allowed to get in range of you, and then you damp their resolution so they are mostly rendered crippled and ineffective.

With their recent prevalent use, the Celestis is one of the first things an enemy FC will look to primary, given their use as anti-logi and possibly breaking/disrupting their reps and cap chains. Therefore, when flying this boat, arrive 'fashionably late', as they say. Let the DPS ships and brick tanks arrive on the field first to get aggro. If possible, prevent yourself from getting fleet/squad warped with (default=ctrl - space) and warp to a fleetmate already in the battle at your optimal range. Once on grid, align to a random celestial, and then begin your damps. If you are so much as yellow boxed, warp out and bounce back to the field from another angle of attack, and repeat. Your are no use to your fleet/FC dead by being insta-blapped by the enemy at the first instant of battle.

Do not just limit yourself to targeting logi though, any typical sniper boat, like Oracle and Tornado's will need attention from your damps to allow your gang/fleet to get within range without getting fleetmates blapped every time the enemy cycles their lasers/artillery. If there are no logi/snipers among the enemy, then let your damps fall on the primary as called by the FC to help curb outgoing enemy dps/target locks.

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This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.