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Kestrel vs Corax for L1s and L2s?
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Bill Overbeck
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2013-07-17 02:42:26 UTC
What do you guys reckon is better? Can train for T2 mods, just wanna know which would be best for two people running Gall missions.
Dato Koppla
Spaghetti Militia
#2 - 2013-07-17 03:07:16 UTC
All the Kestrel has over the Corax for missions is more mobility (which doesn't really matter for missions) and damage selectability, which in your case isn't a huge thing cause Serpentis are weak to Thermal and Kinetic so a Corax will definitely do better. I've used something like this:

[Corax, PvE]

Ballistic Control System II
Power Diagnostic System II

1MN Afterburner II
Small Shield Booster II
Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
F-90 Positional Sensor Subroutines

Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile
Light Missile Launcher II, Scourge Fury Light Missile

Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
Small Warhead Rigor Catalyst I
Small Capacitor Control Circuit I
Bill Overbeck
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#3 - 2013-07-17 03:15:52 UTC
Looks good, although I've gotta ask what that targeting painter is for. Is it 100% needed? I'm running with someone droning in a Vexor, would it be possible for them to paint and free up that midslot for another shield or more sensors?
Bertrand Butler
Cras es Noster
#4 - 2013-07-17 03:21:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Bertrand Butler
Both are good for the difficulty level, the Corax though is a little better/safer due to its range tanking abilities (extreme LM range).

Use T1 ammo and range tank all missions. Corax does need any form of tank, Kestrel is fine with a MSE. Tested in about 300 L2s (including tB, MoM and DiD).

A TP is not obligatory, you can replace it with another sebo for better mission turnaround times.

[Corax, L2 PvE Corax]
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Ballistic Control System II

Sensor Booster II
Experimental 1MN Afterburner I
Small C5-L Emergency Shield Overload I
Limited Kinetic Deflection Field I

Light Missile Launcher II
Light Missile Launcher II
Light Missile Launcher II
Light Missile Launcher II
Light Missile Launcher II
Light Missile Launcher II
Light Missile Launcher II

Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
Small Warhead Calefaction Catalyst I
Empty

Read more: http://eve.battleclinic.com/loadout/65023-L2-PvE-Corax.html#ixzz2ZGm7xU64

and a variant for advanced players

[Corax, Blitz L2 Corax]
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II

Sensor Booster II
Sensor Booster II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Limited Kinetic Deflection Field I

Prototype 'Arbalest' Light Missile Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Light Missile Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Light Missile Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Light Missile Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Light Missile Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Light Missile Launcher
Prototype 'Arbalest' Light Missile Launcher

Small Bay Loading Accelerator I
Small Hydraulic Bay Thrusters I
Small Rocket Fuel Cache Partition I

Read more: http://eve.battleclinic.com/loadout/65571-Blitz-L2-Corax.html#ixzz2ZGlWLD6y
Marcus Walkuris
Aww yeahhh
#5 - 2013-07-17 05:00:52 UTC
Ehhm, why fly a corax at all??
The caracal does everything it does but better.

Best answer=don't fly a corax.
Caitlyn Tufy
Perkone
Caldari State
#6 - 2013-07-17 05:38:51 UTC
Marcus Walkuris wrote:
Ehhm, why fly a corax at all??
The caracal does everything it does but better.

Best answer=don't fly a corax.


Two reasons:

1. Looks. Space Submarine > whatever the hell Caracal is supposed to be
2. Some L1 missions have gates that only allow frigates and destroyers, meaning a Caracal will be locked out.

That said, performance wise, you're right - a Caracal will more or less do everything a Corax can. Still, Corax is a fine little ship and can be a blast to fly, especially in LM configuration.
Whitehound
#7 - 2013-07-17 06:21:05 UTC  |  Edited by: Whitehound
Bill Overbeck wrote:
What do you guys reckon is better? Can train for T2 mods, just wanna know which would be best for two people running Gall missions.

When you are two should you go for Destroyers. You both will do a lot more damage and need to tank much less. If you cannot use MWDs yet then fit an afterburner, but you will have more fun together by speeding around and killing stuff with rockets than just by sitting at range and with shooting missiles. Just a thought.

If you get too much damage for some reason then switch to the slower afterburner and use a shield recharger over the cap recharger.

The better the gear you fit the better the results.*)

[Corax, PvE Rockets 2ppl]

Ballistic Control System I
Ballistic Control System I

1MN Microwarpdrive I
Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Small Shield Extender I
Cap Recharger I

Rocket Launcher I, Scourge Rocket
Rocket Launcher I, Scourge Rocket
Rocket Launcher I, Scourge Rocket
Rocket Launcher I, Scourge Rocket
Rocket Launcher I, Scourge Rocket
Rocket Launcher I, Scourge Rocket
Rocket Launcher I, Scourge Rocket

[Empty Rig slot]
[Empty Rig slot]
[Empty Rig slot]

*) This is some epic wisdom right there.

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