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Dominic Thiesant
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2012-10-21 06:03:37 UTC
i need to escort a friend through nullsec who will be holding cargo that i need to protect. i use gallente ships, and i need to know what to use to escort him. so could someone please give me some tips on what i should use.
ShahFluffers
Ice Fire Warriors
#2 - 2012-10-21 07:48:54 UTC  |  Edited by: ShahFluffers
Tell your friend to train into a Blockade Runner. The cloaking abilities of the ship greatly increases the chances he/she can get through null-sec (which are quite low).

If the Blockade Runner is too small for your needs then a Jump Freighter is your only other option.

The trick behind transporting goods in any area is avoiding conflict in the first place as there are few things you can do as a solo defender to protect a hauling ship in hostile space... outside of ECM (which is Caldari Ewar).

Sorry.

edit: if you are hellbent on getting your stuff moved then what you CAN do is hop into a small ship (like a frigate) and scout a system or two ahead of the hauler... using local and D-scan to find if there are any inbound or static threats blocking the way. Upon discovery, the hauler can "safe up" in deep space or change the route to get around.

How did you Veterans start?
Samwise Everquest
Plus 10 NV
#3 - 2012-10-22 18:32:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Samwise Everquest
This is not meant to be trolling or offensive to the OP but if you have to ask these type of questions you probably have no business escorting someone through nullsec.

That being said I am a newb myself. I would suggest scouting the route a few times solo. Bookmark safe spots and gate pings along the way and share them with buddy if you are in different corps. A scout in a system or two ahead is mandatory, you can't predic gate camps and bubbles. I'd say intel about the route and using the map overview setting to check activity and/or ships destoryed will help you and your pal stay alive better than any fitting or ship I could advise.

Pras Phil.
Dominic Thiesant
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2012-10-22 20:33:24 UTC
I had planned on scouting ahead, that sounds like the best solution
but we will be setting up something, i was just wondering what a good
ship to use would be. i have no nullsec experience and i was just wanting
some tips
Flurk Hellbron
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#5 - 2012-10-22 22:32:56 UTC
You in scout, him in blockade runner.................
Katie Frost
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#6 - 2012-10-22 23:23:27 UTC
Best ship for scouting in 0.0 is a nullified Tech 3 Strategic Cruiser.

Given that they are expensive and take a while to train into, other good options are interceptors/fast frigates and maybe stealth bombers.

As already mentioned, I would certainly run the route alone at least once and make 200-300km pounce spots above each gate before getting your friend through.

Now, the best way to show you how to scout is for me to get out there and help you and your friend. Let me know what the route is you guys are taking and when you're taking it and I'll bring another really good scouting ship... like say a Sabre... to help out Lol.
Klymer
Hedion University
Amarr Empire
#7 - 2012-10-23 02:01:05 UTC
plan your route using dotlan maps noting systems that have kills in them and make alternate routes for when you run into trouble and have to backtrack.




David Campbell
Primas Custos
#8 - 2012-10-23 05:43:42 UTC
I can give you some advice on ships, fitting and even route planning. And if you send me 100mil, I'll even tag along to help protect your cargo from other gankers :D
terzslave
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#9 - 2012-10-23 08:53:30 UTC
Falcon.... scout ahead and if you bump into anyone, just jam them till he can get away.
Beat General
Doomheim
#10 - 2012-10-23 13:49:57 UTC
i'll halp u guys, tell me where u going.