Ships & Modules

"Damn the Torpedoes, full speed ahead!"

Damned Golem
4x Torpedo Launcher II, T2 Rage torpedoes
1x Bastion Module I
(salvaging modules of choice)

1x 500MN Microwarpdrive II
1x Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
1x Gistum C-Type Medium Shield Booster
2x Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
2x Missile Guidance Computer, range-scripted

4x Dread Guristas Ballistic Control Unit
(light drones of choice)
2x Large Hyperspacial Velocity Optimizer II

3.35 AU/s warp speed (4.23 AU/s with mid-grade Ascendancy 1-5 implants)
1441 total DPS; 1342 DPS torpedo (1570 DPS overheated); +5 missile implants
T2 Rage torpedoes: 39.3km (47km Bastion)
Faction torpedoes: 47.2km (56km Bastion)
Javelin torpedoes: 70.7km (85km Bastion)

Surprisingly enough, T2 Rage torpedoes do not have a drastically different damage application compared to T2 Fury cruise missiles (larger explosion radius but higher explosion velocity). T2 torpedoes do 18.1% more damage at a higher rate of fire, however. T2 Rage torpedoes will pop almost all NPC battleships within 2-3 volleys (including named variants). Battlecruisers, cruisers and destroyers will all pop in a single volley (named variants may take 2 volleys). For frigates it is highly recommended to switch to Faction torpedoes, and most will pop in 2-3 volleys when orbiting.

One of the interesting changes to torpedoes is that they now only occupy half the volume, so not only do they take up the same space as cruise missiles - but launcher capacity has now doubled (so you'll rarely find yourself reloading at all most missions).

If you want to extend torpedo range as much as possible, it is recommended one use Large Rocket Fuel Cache Partition II rigs (as hydraulic rigs are stacking penalized). For those feeling bold, you can enhance torpedo damage by an additional 3.5% with a Large Warhead Calefaction Catalyst II rig instead.

Except there's almost zero EHP buffer - which pretty much makes you a gank magnet. I'd rather have the higher volley with T2 Rage ammunition (it's also considerably less than Faction torpedoes).

Let me know how it works out for you...

I meant the polarized aspect. I've run polarized launchers but didn't like them because it results in too many tradeoffs, namely killing the salvage component with the need to store cap boosters and the slow warp speed which precludes using it to blitz any missions (and yes, I do realize the Machariel is more well-suited for this role - but there are quite a few missions where the Golem can perform admirably).

With respect to your polarized fit, I would offer a few suggestions. First, you will only need a pair of target painters to apply maximum damage to the vast majority of targets (some NPC ships simply have very high resistances). In running about a dozen missions today I found that T2 Rage torpedoes consistently took out battleships in 2-4 volleys, named cruisers in 2 volleys and everything else short of a frigate in a single volley. The same applies to the MGC - it's overkill. Second, there are few missions where a MJD is needed and you may find that a MWD serves you better for getting around.

Since this frees up two mid slots I'd be inclined to go with a pair of shield boost amplifiers. I'm not sure if you're running with Crystal implants (probably not a bad idea), but that would certainly give you enough tank. Maybe even enough to even ditch the Ancillary shield booster in favor of upgrading the large shield booster to an x-large.

The only trade offs that polarized makes is it nukes your tank. What is the one thing that marauders are really *really* good at? Tank. If there is one ship in Eve that can make the best use of Polarized weapons then it's the Marauders. I know I'll be running polarized 800s on my Vargur when I re-learn BS5 (long story)

And yes mister elite HS pvper, you are free to come try and gank me through my 1400 dps non OH tank for the super shiny T2 modules I'll be running.

You do realise that players don't necessarily need a reason or excuse to come into your mission area and gank you, sacrificing their cheaper but high-alpha ship against your more expensive but lower-EHP ship, yes?

Quite true, however a single hecate doing say, 858 dps OH would need to counter my peak OH tank of 1047 (ancil will run for 40sec) and burn though 29k EHP (no resists because Polarized) in the time it takes Concord to respond in a .5 system. Heck not even 2 Hecates will be able to do it, you'd need 3.

That's of course if I don't have a depo deployed and drop the guns to get all my resists back. Oh hay, is that a 2300 dps tank and 55k EHP? How Many Hacates is that? I'd feel down right flattered if that many people came after me

I'd probably through out a GF in local and congratulate them on whatever T2 modules and salvage they get if they manage it though.

tbh they just need a bunch of catalysts, not even that many considering your fit has low buffer and pathetic repping potential.

Makes for a nice trade in killmails really

I use different fit

[Golem, L4 Scorpion]
Missile Guidance Enhancer II
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System

Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
Large Micro Jump Drive
Pith X-Type X-Large Shield Booster
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II

Bastion Module I
Torpedo Launcher II, Nova Rage Torpedo
Torpedo Launcher II, Nova Rage Torpedo
Torpedo Launcher II, Nova Rage Torpedo
Torpedo Launcher II, Nova Rage Torpedo
Small Tractor Beam II
[empty high slot]
[empty high slot]

Large Hydraulic Bay Thrusters II
Large Rocket Fuel Cache Partition II


rarely I have issue where I can't reach target. MJD + 50km Rage Torp make everything within reach

The problem with this is that the Rattlesnake can put out very similar dps, with more application and range and still have enough tank for L4s. All while being 1/3 the cost of the Golem.