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Why Federation Navy Comet?

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Zamiel en Distel
Doomheim
#1 - 2016-03-19 18:16:05 UTC
I've just started participating in Gallente FW. I'm seeing that the frigate most preferred is the Federation Navy Comet. Is there any specific reason for this?
X Gallentius
Black Eagle1
#2 - 2016-03-19 19:25:55 UTC
It's F'ING AWESOME!!! And affordable. Run one offensive plex and turn in the LP for a Fed Navy Comet.
Oreb Wing
Last Rites.
#3 - 2016-03-19 21:00:29 UTC
It's as versatile as a Tristan, faster, has higher dps, and an extra low. And it's cheap if you're Galmil. It's like having a chicken coop and eating enchiladas every day after you throw eggs at your enemies.
Silverbackyererse
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#4 - 2016-03-20 01:44:01 UTC
Proliferation of losses of the popular 150mm Rail Gun version of the vessel, piloted mainly by poorly skilled Gallente Militia pilots, has resulted in it being fondly given the moniker of "Poo Chariot" by low sec residents in the Kurala constellation of Black Rise.

Don't be the next Poo in the Chariot! Lol

Seriously, it's a good frigate and you could do far worse. Oreb's comments are spot on even if his food analogy is a little worrying. P
Blaster fit has great DPS. Rail fit has nice DPS and good projection. It's fast and doesn't rely 100% on cap to apply some damage.

You could say the Poo Chariot was broken if you didn't know better. Blink
Mephiztopheleze
Laphroaig Inc.
#5 - 2016-03-20 03:11:14 UTC
because it's a damn fine ship that's easy to get into and is very, very cheap compared to other frigates of the same caliber?

Occasional Resident Newbie Correspondent for TMC: http://themittani.com/search/site/mephiztopheleze

This is my Forum Main. My Combat Alt is sambo Inkura
Crosi Wesdo
War and Order
#6 - 2016-03-20 03:36:49 UTC  |  Edited by: Crosi Wesdo
Silverbackyererse wrote:
Proliferation of losses of the popular 150mm Rail Gun version of the vessel, piloted mainly by poorly skilled Gallente Militia pilots, has resulted in it being fondly given the moniker of "Poo Chariot" by low sec residents in the Kurala constellation of Black Rise.


Please keep this kind of posting to intergalactic summit.
Yarosara Ruil
#7 - 2016-03-20 11:08:11 UTC
Crosi Wesdo wrote:
Silverbackyererse wrote:
Proliferation of losses of the popular 150mm Rail Gun version of the vessel, piloted mainly by poorly skilled Gallente Militia pilots, has resulted in it being fondly given the moniker of "Poo Chariot" by low sec residents in the Kurala constellation of Black Rise.


Please keep this kind of posting to intergalactic summit.


We don't want that sort of posts in our Intergalactic Summit either, so you keep them.

Also, can't go wrong with the Police Issue Navy Comet. Woop, woop!
Silverbackyererse
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#8 - 2016-03-20 21:57:31 UTC
Yarosara Ruil wrote:
Crosi Wesdo wrote:
Silverbackyererse wrote:
Proliferation of losses of the popular 150mm Rail Gun version of the vessel, piloted mainly by poorly skilled Gallente Militia pilots, has resulted in it being fondly given the moniker of "Poo Chariot" by low sec residents in the Kurala constellation of Black Rise.


Please keep this kind of posting to intergalactic summit.


We don't want that sort of posts in our Intergalactic Summit either, so you keep them.

Also, can't go wrong with the Police Issue Navy Comet. Poop, Poop!



FTFY Blink
pushdogg
relocation LLC.
#9 - 2016-03-21 00:17:47 UTC
It is the ship that all others are checked against. When I fit a frig, I think to myself "can I beat a comet in this", and adjust accordingly.

It's that good.
Demerius Xenocratus
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#10 - 2016-03-21 20:32:27 UTC
pushdogg wrote:
It is the ship that all others are checked against. When I fit a frig, I think to myself "can I beat a comet in this", and adjust accordingly.

It's that good.


This is actually, sadly true. In most cases my benchmark hypothetical opponent is the ancillary hull tanked rail comet, and the answer is usually no.

The comet is also eminently engageable - people will try to fight you in T1 frigates often enough and almost always in other navy hulls when in reality a properly fit and flown comet is more dangerous than several of the AF'S and pirate hulls and by far the best navy hull.

It has a great tank, and it's fast. Add to that the ability to effectively project damage at every range with a scram kite variant and the versatility to surprise opponents with blaster or MWD kite variants. I'd fight a dramiel, cruor or any other navy hull before a comet.

People still aren't as afraid of it as they should be.
Kethen T'val
Dontopiax Mining Inc.
#11 - 2016-03-21 21:32:55 UTC
380 DPS + full tackle + fast + ok tank
Oreb Wing
Last Rites.
#12 - 2016-03-22 00:30:31 UTC
Kethen T'val wrote:
380 DPS + full tackle + fast + ok tank



380 brained with two 5% DPS implants, stacked with voided polarized turrets, then Overheat ALL the THINGS1!!

Let's see the fit
Oreb Wing
Last Rites.
#13 - 2016-03-22 00:31:46 UTC
Let's not get people so scared they nerf a good ship. Even an Incursus can hit 245dps with Neutrons with navy am and just two mag stabs.
Oreb Wing
Last Rites.
#14 - 2016-03-22 01:06:32 UTC
With that kind of fitting even an Incursus can seem scary.
437dps
[Incursus, OVERHEAT]
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste
Adaptive Nano Plating II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Fleeting Compact Stasis Webifier
Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler

Polarized Light Neutron Blaster, Void S
Polarized Light Neutron Blaster, Void S
Polarized Light Neutron Blaster, Void S

Small Hybrid Burst Aerator I
[empty rig slot]
Small Hybrid Collision Accelerator I

Hobgoblin II x1
Oreb Wing
Last Rites.
#15 - 2016-03-22 01:23:04 UTC
Was an old fit fixed up a little. That adaptive shouldn't be there with the polarized. Down to 415dps, but still stupid high numbers with unrealistic range application ammo. This is actually pretty ****ing scary still, though, imo.

[Incursus, OVERHEAT]
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste
200mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Fleeting Compact Stasis Webifier
Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler

Polarized Light Neutron Blaster, Void S
Polarized Light Neutron Blaster, Void S
Polarized Light Neutron Blaster, Void S

Small Hybrid Burst Aerator I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I

Hobgoblin II x1
Mephiztopheleze
Laphroaig Inc.
#16 - 2016-03-22 06:12:23 UTC
Demerius Xenocratus wrote:
a properly fit and flown comet is more dangerous than several of the AF'S and pirate hulls and by far the best navy hull.


I love flying dual-prop Dramiels myself and I've learned the expensive way that Comets are a very tough fight, along with Dual Web Hookbills.

Then again, perhaps I should stop trying to solo in a ship fit for fleet tackle.....

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Oreb Wing
Last Rites.
#17 - 2016-03-22 06:37:41 UTC
Mephiztopheleze wrote:
Demerius Xenocratus wrote:
a properly fit and flown comet is more dangerous than several of the AF'S and pirate hulls and by far the best navy hull.


I love flying dual-prop Dramiels myself and I've learned the expensive way that Comets are a very tough fight, along with Dual Web Hookbills.

Then again, perhaps I should stop trying to solo in a ship fit for fleet tackle.....



I don't know too many things that can dual prop as well as a Dramiel. Another great ship, solo or not.
Zamiel en Distel
Doomheim
#18 - 2016-03-22 19:25:35 UTC
Thanks so much for the replies! I'm new to Faction Warfare and I'm just trying to get started. Currently waiting to join Aideron Robotics, I see their fittings don't list the comet. I've actually bought the Intaki Syndicate skin for it. :)
Abannan
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2016-03-23 11:51:02 UTC  |  Edited by: Abannan
Zamiel en Distel wrote:
Thanks so much for the replies! I'm new to Faction Warfare and I'm just trying to get started. Currently waiting to join Aideron Robotics, I see their fittings don't list the comet. I've actually bought the Intaki Syndicate skin for it. :)


You poor soul
Shelom Severasse
Legion Ascending
Fraternity.
#20 - 2016-03-23 20:24:29 UTC
Gallente Circle Jerk: ENGAGED

slicer > comet.
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