Ships & Modules

So with the coming of the new battlecruisers, I have been looking for ways to make use of those majestic ships, specifically the Oracle, in environments other than PVP. The tried and tested nullsec belt ratting came to mind, but an important problem came up.

Sure, cruiser size+ should be melting under the large lasers, but what about frigates? More specifically, scram elite frigates? Those can be a real pain if not dealt with, and can potentially trap the ship.

I'll admit I honestly have little to no idea how this " transversal" thing works, and how it helps (if it actually does that) in hitting small targets with large weapons.

As I mentioned before, I'm planning to use the Oracle. Now, the short range turret variant naturally has more tracking, in this case large pulse lasers, so they are a natural choice to address the frig tracking problem. However, I'm not convinced that they can track fast enough to kill any elite scramming frig. I've even tried to come up with a fit that boosts tracking, but I still remain skeptical. I am also unsure of how the notorious Scorch crystals can aid in this.


So, how exactly can I do a good job in tracking and killing elite frigs with large pulse lasers?




tl;dr advice on oracle tracking elite frigs, how can transversal help with that, are large pulses actually a good choice for that, how does scorch L help with this?

Ty

The Oracle does not get drones.

land on grid -> move away from rats -> shoot frig's first -> orbit BS to finnish -> ? -> profit

When you are talking about elite frigs I suppose you want to PvE with it? I can tell you that it wont work in an environment where frigs are present, you WILL get scrambled or webbed at some point and then youre screwed. I still remember laughing at somebody in local long ago where he sat in a battleship in a mission and forgot to bring drones. Was fun times.

Those ships are meant for PvP only. They require large guns and once you are done with that training, you are only 4 days or so away from racial BS IV. This gives you a vastly improved tank and drones. Save yourself the hassle.

i think they're going to be too fragile for incursions. Very low hitpoint count, not enough grid to fit much in the way of extenders or plates, and no T2 resists. You're going to remove any gank potential they might have had when you try to get them to survive.

Just my perception, anyway.

I don't know, since you're not in High Sec, smarties maybe? That and a web to go along with your kiting might work.

I tried a tachyon fit on sisi that can hit things pretty well from 100 to 150kms so all you need do is warp in at 100kms, MWD away if need be and ****. You shouldn't have any problem with tanking so I'll fit nanos and poly rigs for max speed and agility.

I did some belt ratting in the oracle. Just warp in at range and hit the frigs first. Can't remember the exact fit but something like use full rack mega pulse, plate, think it was 1600, damage control, medium armor rep. I think I had to put a ancill rig in though. Never had to use the armor rep. On the weekend I will go and try some easy anom's.. sansha den's etc.
I also tried the Naga, was a bit slower but could at least hit the frigs when they got close, but at 3 volleys from 8 torps.. not that practical.
So as mentioned, keep range and it is a great belt ratter, if it works out ok on the anoms you find with the ship scanner, those you find without probe's, I may retire my geddon.

Thank you for your replies everyone.


Indeed, I wish to use a tier 3 battlecruiser to try something new. Heavy missiles make me want to tear my **** out of boredom (btw what's happening with actual missile launchers and new missile effects CCP?)




Thank you for your advice, it seems using the long range tactic is the way to go.

Didn't someone say that NPCs are affected by PC EWAR? Meaning, if you jam/scram them, the NPC "flees." If that's true, pop them while they're fleeing.