Missions & Complexes

I'm assuming he doesn't have the skills for T2 large pulses. That's a shame, because T2 mega-pulse with Scorch crystals will give excellent damage out to 50km+ (depending on skills). Even using T1 guns, pulses would probably work better due to their better tracking for smaller targets. With low skills, the tracking difference is going to make a big difference in dps on cruiser-sized targets.

Get him a tracking computer with both a range and tracking script for one of his mid-slots. He can put cap rechargers in the other mid-slots to help free up low slots for tank.

For his low slots I'd use a medium repper, two specific hardeners depending on what you're fighting, and a couple heat sinks. If tank is still a big problem, you could swap one heat sink for a 1600mm plate (or the biggest he can squeeze on with skills).

Also, a rig for repair amount (Auxilliary Nano Pump I think) and some Trimarks will help his buffer tank immensely. Medium rigs are relatively cheap.

I've run the Oracle paired with a Talos in several L4s and the combo is amazingly good for the price.

Yes mate, I've been using an Oracle as a dd on my dual-boxed missions. I'll e-mail you the fit in a bit. can't atm as am at work.

As one of the people who fund your salary, please do not think it too rude of me when I say "What the **** are you doing, get back to work you big drain of public funds"

Lol

I used to read a book a day when I did work like that.

I put a modest shield tank on my alt's Oracle (and by modest, I mean the mid slots are EM + Invuln + AB), remote rep that boat. Lasts long enough to warp out if needed. Otherwise just rely on the overwhelming firepower to blast through any NPCs.

It's a little known fact that propping up game playing is the real reason we have call centers. Next time you pod this guy, take a moment of silence to thank his employer for their fine contribution to the game.

Have him use beams. In his lows have him use 3 heat sinks and then 3 resists, fit a large RR in your highs so if he grabs aggro instead of you, you can support him.

...Assuming you have an extra high

Can he use t2 beams? If so, he can just snipe from distance. By the time npc's get to their 40km range of him, you both can kill them off. Better than pulses and warping in and out anyway.

Reminds me of my old job as a Lifty/EMT at a ski area in the summer. On stormy days I'd finish my BotD by lunch, and on the busiest days I'd only finish on the ride down.