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Pirate Arc Smash and Grab, can i do it with a destroyer?
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Pixiu Audeles
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2013-09-21 12:34:34 UTC
Hi,

Can I use a Destroyer (Talwar) to do the "Smash and grab "Arc?

The reason for the Question is that the person giving me the Quest "Turning Coat" tells me to use an Interceptor.
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Mission briefing
Fly out and meet Kori Latamaki in the Venal Region. He's an agent for the Guristas. You will be working with the pirates in covert operations against the Caldari State Navy. You must bring an interceptor for this operation; stealth is of the utmost importance.

Warning: This is a high-level, stealthy operation. You will need to fly an interceptor for these missions. The journey out into nullsec is a dangerous one, and you must be prepared for interdiction bubbles and the lawless rabble in that God-forsaken wilderness. Regardless, the Guristas asked that I send pilots in interceptors, so don't go out there without one.

Turning Coat Objectives
The following objectives must be completed to finish the mission:

Report to Kori Latamaki
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I have searched the forums, but havent found an answer.

Thanks for your help!

//Pixiu
Danko1978
Perkone
Caldari State
#2 - 2013-09-21 16:04:38 UTC
Does the mission have acceleration gate?
Do you see the ship restrictions warning in the agent dialogue?
Pixiu Audeles
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2013-09-21 16:26:50 UTC
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Does the mission have acceleration gate?

I am not sure, I am not allowed by EVE University to progress into that area yet.


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Do you see the ship restrictions warning in the agent dialogue?

Not in orange text as you get some times. For the rest of the text from the agens see my original post.

//Pixiu
DeMichael Crimson
Republic University
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2013-09-21 20:47:57 UTC
According to the Lorebook by Jowen Datloran :

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Important in regard to this particular epic arc

Most important to note for this arc is that nearly all missions take place deep within no security
space (0.0) with all the dangers that provides. Though it is said that these missions are designed to be handled in an interceptor class starship, they seem more doable for a solo pilot in an assault frigate class starship. Most of the encounter missions in this arc have strict ship class limitations on the acceleration gates which only allow the following ship classes through:

•Assault Ship
•Covert Ops
•Destroyer
•Electronic Attack Ship
•Frigate
•Interceptor
•Interdictor
•Rookie ship
•Shuttle
•Stealth Bomber
The Lorebook is one of the resources I use. It has a lot of info and tips / guides available on both Cosmos and the Epic Arcs. It also provides back history on most everything involved with those missions.

There's also Level 3 Pirate Epic Arcs - Support Packages - available. Lot's of good reviews on those.

Check those links out and good luck to you.


DMC

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Cage Man
Fusion Enterprises Ltd
Pandemic Horde
#5 - 2013-09-22 19:40:47 UTC
I did them in a hawk (caldari missile assault frig) about 3 years ago, so am pretty sure a destroyer will get you in. It was relatively easy, but not sure if a destroyer can tank it, don't spend too much time in them.
Banly
Tm8gVGF4
#6 - 2013-09-25 20:51:47 UTC  |  Edited by: Banly
I recently got bored and decided that the pirate arcs would be a fun thing to do.

I ended up using a single punisher for both of the arcs. Some of the missions were slow going as I had to warp out a few times but they were all completed with my little frigate. I had a Thrasher (AC fit) and Vengeance waiting as backup for any failures but they were never used. I also brought a stealth bomber with me that I used to create gate bookmarks and carry around my loot.

The missions aren't too hard - you just have survive nullsec to do them.

Punisher fit that I used for your reference. The only times it couldn't keep up with damage were in some of the missions that were mostly destroyers. Keep that transversal up
[Punisher, poops]
Adaptive Nano Plating II
Small Armor Repairer II
Tracking Enhancer II
Heat Sink II

Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Cap Recharger II

Small Focused Pulse Laser II, Scorch S
Small Focused Pulse Laser II, Scorch S
Small Focused Pulse Laser II, Scorch S
Prototype Cloaking Device I

Small Energy Burst Aerator I
Small Energy Collision Accelerator I
[empty rig slot]
Substantia Nigra
Polaris Rising
Goonswarm Federation
#7 - 2013-09-30 13:40:54 UTC
destroyers can access the mission gates but, imo, are not the best shiptype to use. assault frigates are the fastest-to-complete shiptype. tech 1 frigs work, but are slow. interceptors are fine, but not as good as AFs ... altho they may become preferred shiptype after next major patch. I also understand that bombers are ok, but have never used one myself.

I guess I am almost a 'vet' by now. Hopefully not too bitter and managing to help more than I hinder. I build and sell many things, including large collections of bookmarks.
Derath Ellecon
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2013-09-30 14:57:44 UTC
After winter interceptors should be even easier.