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Null Sec Scout Ship?
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Bexar Ying
Unit 479
#1 - 2013-03-18 00:55:13 UTC
I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times, but, with the latest nerfs, I'll ask again.

I have 7 mil SPs, and am interested in what frigate might give me the best survivabilty for the buck while doing Null sec scouting.

I suspect that most people will suggest T2 frigates. No problem with that.

I'm just interested in what people think works best.
Drake Doe
88Th Tax Haven
#2 - 2013-03-18 04:51:08 UTC
Helios

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Tasiv Deka
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
#3 - 2013-03-18 05:31:41 UTC
any of the cov ops frigs... or a stealth bomber as well

Oh, Do go on... no seriously ive got nothing better to do then listen to all the petty arguments and feeble trolling attempts... 

The sad thing is i'm not sure if i'm telling the truth.
Sturmwolke
#4 - 2013-03-18 11:39:15 UTC  |  Edited by: Sturmwolke
Don't really need T2. A standard T1 Atron/Executioner with all nanos, mwd and a prototype/improved cloak is enough.
I ran around in this thing for a bit in null. It's cheap and it works.

P.S Make sure you know how to properly do the MWD warp trick when caught in a bubble.
Ryuce
#5 - 2013-03-18 15:09:59 UTC  |  Edited by: Ryuce
I'd take a covert ops frig, the faster and more agile the better, when all you need are eyes and maybe probes.

While you can scout with a lot of different ships, t1 frigs included, paying 30+ mil for a covert ops frig simply makes scouting a lot more effortless.

If you need the ability to keep targets locked down or provide a cyno and survive, a recon like the Rapier would be preferred.
Kara Books
Deal with IT.
#6 - 2013-03-18 16:46:10 UTC
I used a bomber and a pre nerf Dramiel, lost 1 dram due to encountering a newt cane for the first time (never knew about solo newt canes back then)
never lost a bomber.
Bexar Ying
Unit 479
#7 - 2013-05-09 17:34:04 UTC
Sturmwolke wrote:


P.S Make sure you know how to properly do the MWD warp trick when caught in a bubble.


I know the mechanics, but it just seems like I am too slow. Do most people use Keyboard Shortcuts instead of mousing through those situations?
Tsukino Stareine
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2013-05-09 19:11:12 UTC
Bexar Ying wrote:
Sturmwolke wrote:


P.S Make sure you know how to properly do the MWD warp trick when caught in a bubble.


I know the mechanics, but it just seems like I am too slow. Do most people use Keyboard Shortcuts instead of mousing through those situations?


that is preferable for anything that has time pressure yes.

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