Magnate: Having only 3 mids, can't mount everything an explorer might want, but has the most tank and most cargo space of all the exploration frigates.All can field a few drones, but are by no means combat worthy. Fitted with a Core Probe launcher, they can make a good cheap alternative to the Tech 2 Covert Ops variants. Geared toward exploration and scanning, the 'Exploration' class of T1 Frigates all have bonuses to aid in scanning and hacking. Due to the offensive nature of target painting and the stacking penalties related to it, generally only one is needed in a fleet. Good support against small targets, but next to useless against BC/BS sized hulls. Crucifier: Tracking Disruption, nice EWAR support.

In a small pack, and with some support ships to deal damage, they can be formidable. These ships operate at much longer ranges than other frigates, and rely on positioning and speed to survive as their shield and armor will collapse in a heartbeat. In PvE the more combat-focused frigates are used to complete Level 1 missions, though once new pilots are a little wealthier and better-trained they often begin to use destroyers instead.įinally, there is the ORE mining frigate, the Venture, dedicated to collecting minerals and gas.Įlectronic warfare frigates all have bonuses to EW modules, such as the Target Painter, ECM modules, Remote Sensor Damper, and Tracking Disruptor. Tech 1 frigates are also flown for solo PvP: their speed and small size helps solo pilots to pick their targets, and their low cost makes them comfortably expendable. In fleet PvP Tech 1 frigates are generally used for tackling or electronic warfare, two roles in which they can have a significant impact. Each race's frigate lineup is completed by an unusually fast and nimble scouting/tackle frigate, and an exploration frigate with a scanning bonus which helps it to use probes to locate PvE exploration sites or PvP enemies. One further frigate uses electronic warfare. Then there are two combat frigates, which have a great variety of specializations and differences, though all races have at least one frigate which focuses on turrets. One is a logistics frigate, which has bonuses to tools that help repair other ships, but is very weak in combat. Besides shuttles and rookie ships, each race has around six frigates which can be sorted by their roles.

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