Missions & Complexes

Hi, I am Jill Antaris. Some of you might know me from Incursions, since do them since like 3 years by now and I flown in a lot of different channels as Logi, DPS or did LC/FC. Since I got quite some questions about what I actually do and for what channel I fly since the last few weeks from other FCs or Channels, I think it is about time to clear things up.

Why?

Actually I am not really sure why I do it. I created the channel just for the Island Incs, so we didn't have to use local chat outside of fleets, but people did keep asking me to also offer fleets in empire space. Seeing a lot of people in shield fleets today, that flown armor once or a lot of the old people from the armor Incursion Community doing other stuff today because they wanted to change things and did give up because it just didn't happen has also a lot to do with it, but is not the only reason for it. I guess I did wait for something like this myself for a long time, till I realized that I am probably the person that has has to start it. As like with everything else in life, if you want to change something, you might start with yourself, so went from just being another DPS or Logi on grid back to organizing and running fleets as FC, gathering people around me and try to provide fleets.

So why not TDF or KOP?

Good question. I did FC for TDF last year, because of the lack of active FCs(did just that for a shield channel last week, I don't mind FCing and like the challenge FCing different stuff all the time) and because I had the feeling that there was something, like a more accessible fleet for newer people, simply missing at that point where every FC just wanted to do mwd fleets with Vindis, leaving a lot of people with laser or projectile hulls out. However I got my tags removed last year, for non FCing related reasons and I didn't put a x into TDF since that day(outside of 2 times where I did help out as logi a bit to keep the fleet running). I mostly did that because I still kind of sympathizing with Sorion(because he always tried to change peoples opinion about armor) and even did get banned from TDF for being in the KOP channel. So why not KOP? While I did fly nearly full time for high end armor fleets last year in IIC(except for 4 months where I did the new player pickup fleet in TDF) and KOP fleets are very good and something I would like to fly in, however I am not a big fan of contesting TDF gangs, because in the end it only hurts the pilots I flown with and FCed myself in TDF. Also I don't think anything productive will come from actively contesting TDF fleets. I prefer to handle it more casual, try to include more newer players than other fleets, what I probably only can do the way I like it in my own fleet.

So what is OIC?

Currently it is just my own little project, consisting of a FC(me), a few people, a chat channel and a TS. The idea is not to grow big and run HQs or to show other channels how it should be done. I mostly aim just for providing a extra armor alternative for VGs(maybe assaults later on), trying to make it as accessible as possible for new players and shield pilots not only to get gangs running, but because I believe somebody should provide something like this for armor Incursions.

I also hope we can do the Island Incursions together in armor(what I did quite a lot for the last couple of weeks), or if TVP runs the Island we can just switch over to shield fittings, to be more flexible with the fleets. I do normally provide Logis, booster, and dps hulls on the Islands so my main resource that I need are just people coming out there to fly with me.

I am active during EU TZ and try to put up fleets when ever I find the time.

Fleet concept

I currently run static armor VG fleets, while I like artillery machs and blaster vindis, I do prefer Puls on the NMs and Paladins to stay more flexible with NCOs than other alpha themed fleets, but it is pretty similar to how shield channels or high end armor gangs run. For tanking we just use 2 low slots and 1 rig on most hulls(1 low with slaves), similar like shield fleets do it, what produces quite similar results for site times. While the fleet might look like a hand picked elite fleet(Palas, NMs, Vindis, Machs) it is mostly by the fact that most people I know fly fairly good ships and this are the ones that x up a lot for me. It is not ironic that I did put a exequror on grid yesterday, that got told from a TDF FC to come back when he got a Oneiros, because his current hull is not good enough for a TDF fleet. This was after looking like 3 minutes over the setup, getting a picture about SP and experience of the pilot on TS and refitting the hull for him. I also utilize Cruisers, HACs, BCs and modified cheap logi fittings for the Island Incs, so I am very confident that I know what works and what not(because I tested most things on grid over the years). If I can put you on grid, I will do exactly this and I don't mind the extra effort on my side to make this happen.

Accessibility

I never was into the armor vs shield debate. I did put shield pilots on grid in armor fleets and armor pilots on grid in shield fleets as FC(ofc after refitting the hulls). Both concepts are fairly comparable on high SP levels and produce similar good results. My hulls are in general fitted in a way that they can be switched from armor to shield in a few seconds, changing a rig and 2-3 modules. I also have nearly all the time a few spare hulls(Palas, NMs, Machs, Vindis, Logis) with me to provide shield players easy access to the fleet and I also got some spare rigs and mods so I can refit all the hulls with T1 anti EM rig and weapon rigs in the staging(plus I do provide the rig to switch it back to shields afterwards). So yes I do actually take a lot of shield pilots for my armor fleets to(the fleet included yesterday 4 shield players and 3 pilots that did her very first Inc in my fleet).

This is really sad that some channels are banning pilots for the sole reason that they have been noticed chatting or "X-ing up" in another channel which is being considered "hostile" because channel council members had an issue or two in the past Being FC in one of the Incursion communities is almost guaranteed ban in certain other channels

But this is the reality - people like to make enemies for themselves and when there is not enough enemies for them, they make them out of the thin air

Anyway I honestly commend you for taking an initiative and trying to do the best you can to help new players. Best wishes for you and your channel from me personally and RAISA community. I'll try to get in touch with you in game and help you if you'll be flying in the same Incursion constellation as we do.

You have my support; as my support is offered across all rooms and commuties.

Because we all want the same damn thing-we just have different ways of doing it.

Good luck! I'm in channel now!

As you're geared up to helping players new to incursions, what sort of advice would you give for getting out to an island?

Seems to be quite the sticking point for any new pilots joining this week!

1/1 vs ISN and 3/0 vs TDF(I never actively contest TDF, they tried it) gangs in contests today, I for myself are fairly happy with the fleet concept and the people from both shield and armor communities participating in my fleet as it is(with only 6-8 dps on the field). Especially playing against ISN high performance and contest focused gangs in the same system makes me happy to provide the armor alternative that brings something competitive into play and that so many people helping me out to make it happen.

Site times are ok(given that we archived close to 5 minute VGs with 7-8 dps, while putting hulls on grid other channels don't even consider useful), people like the concept and the vibe is good. Not much more I could ask for as FC.

Great relaxed group of people, making ISK while having a fun time on teamspeak.

I am new to incursions and started flying with this group last week. No drama and a great bunch of people to fly with.

For armor u can use napoc/apoc. In some cases FC will allow an abbadon. Those are the cheaper routes.

The most chill, relaxed and friendly incursion group I've ever met.

<3 Jill for putting up with us special snowflake Machariel pilots.

Since yesterday we also have a official navy Raven armor setup for fleet use and did run close to 5 minute site with the hull on grid so I am very satisfied with the overall performance. Finally all races and weapon systems are covered in the OIC ship loan program for VG fleets.

I currently looking for more skilled armor missile pilots that can start with a phoon or raven and are willing to skill up into the Typhoon fleet issue, sentry drones and projectiles(at least T1) for VG use and playing a key role in a mwd armor Assault doctrine later down the road.