Missions & Complexes

Disclaimer: This isn't the cheapest or the most cost effective fit to operate. It's arguably one of the funnest, however. I'm sharing this fit due to numerous requests for it, so please take it with a grain of salt and enjoy! (there is a bit of bling on this fit, so downgrade or substitute at your own preference)

Addendum: The Golem is also getting a fix on Tuesday that addresses the issue of missiles doing zero damage when switching into and out of Bastion.

First and foremost, torpedoes rock. Visually they're more satisfying than cruise missiles and there's something to be said for the higher rate of fire (which doesn't feel like you're sitting idly around all the time). To get the most out of them, you will need to augment their range with hydraulic rigs, implants and range-scripted missile guidance computers (60km standard; 66km in Bastion). This is enough for the vast majority of missions (for the rest, a little maneuvering with the MWD does the trick).

A pair of Faction target painters will still trump a pair of missile guidance computers for damage application, although personal preference really comes into play here (you won't necessarily go wrong with MCGs, either). Faction torpedo launchers are insanely cheap right now (on par with Polarized torpedo launchers), and they're worth it for the higher rate of fire and higher ammo capacity. Rage torpedoes absolutely suck for range and damage application, and if you're going with Javelin torpedoes you might as well just stick with cruise missiles.

Gist X-Type large shield boosters are pretty reasonable (~145m ISK), and you can almost run the sucker non-stop for most missions (though you rarely need to even use it at all). A single Faction adaptive invulnerability is all you need for tank. You don't need a damage control and Marauders (along with all ships) are getting an inherent 33% hull bonus in a few days, but tomato-tomahto.

I never both with a MJD when using torpedoes because a single cycle or two of the MWD gets me to where I need to be in most missions (NPCs tend to cover the rest of the distance all on their own). There are a few missions where it will be easier to blitz with a MJD, so feel free to swap-out accordingly. I find the optimal torpedo setup is in pairs so I can hit two targets at once using a target painter for each. Switch out to precision-scripted for smaller targets or missions where you don't need the range (torpedoes will still have a 45km range and 52km in Bastion with this setup).

You can get slightly more range with a rocket cache and hydraulic rig instead of the pair of hydraulics, but I prefer the extra velocity with the slight range hit. As mentioned, torpedoes are expensive - so definitely take advantage of the LP store (5k worth of torpedoes goes a long way). The launchers hold 46 torpedoes, so you will rarely need to reload more than once.

3.57 AU/s, 10.6s align (with high-grade Ascendancy implants)
71.4k effective EHP (Bastion); 886 HP/s shield booster (6m36s)
1272 total DPS (1170 torpedo, 102 drone) with +5 Zor missile implants; 45-66km effective range

[Golem, Torp Golem]

Dread Guristas Torpedo Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Torpedo
Dread Guristas Torpedo Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Torpedo
Dread Guristas Torpedo Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Torpedo
Dread Guristas Torpedo Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Torpedo
Bastion Module I
Small Tractor Beam II
Small Tractor Beam II
[Empty High slot]

Gist X-Type 500MN Microwarpdrive
Republic Fleet Target Painter
Missile Guidance Computer II, Missile Range Script
Dread Guristas Adaptive Invulnerability Field
Missile Guidance Computer II, Missile Range Script
Republic Fleet Target Painter
Gist X-Type Large Shield Booster

Dread Guristas Ballistic Control System
Dread Guristas Ballistic Control System
Dread Guristas Ballistic Control System
Dread Guristas Ballistic Control System

Large Hydraulic Bay Thrusters II
Large Hydraulic Bay Thrusters II

'Augmented' Hornet x5

After reading the first 3 lines of text i was hoping for a polarized torpedo fit, meh.

I... I... I approve...

I need a lie down...