Ships & Modules

Too slow and no tank. As a generalisation, the HAM Caracal doesn't work, it doesn't have the PG to fit the tank it needs to survive that close up. Either put yourself into the anti-frigate role with AMLs, or hang further back as a HML and ewar (TDs, RSD or painters) support platform. Either way, don't active tank it.

Alright, Thanks for your input.

Although The fleets I am in may vary, I may have to change the RSDs for something more useful, such as tracking disruptors, with the rig I have set in I may have to purchase a second Caracal but anyway, I picked the RSDs because if something may shoot at me I can safely stay out of locking range even if they have missiles fitted. Enjoy!


[Caracal, TacCara-v2]

5x Heavy Missile Launcher II (Trauma Fury Heavy Missile)

Invulnerability Field II
2x Remote Sensor Dampener II (Targeting Range Dampening)
Target Painter II
10MN MicroWarpdrive II

Signal Amplifier II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II

Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Core Defence Field Extender I
Medium Inverted Signal Field Projector I

K the Signal amp and Rig do not affect RSDs tot he best of my knowledge. Try this for long range support. (Don't worry about damping someone shooting you, it will not save you. If you are sitting at 100km off lobbing in missiles and someone mean looks at you...warp off and warp back to the field in a different spot...)

Someone or something needs to point your target. So if you are 100km off in support...chances are the target is fighting whoever is scramming/webbing/bubbling...

Try this fit;

[Caracal, Support]

Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile

Y-T8 Overcharged Hydrocarbon Microwarpdrive
Target Painter II
Target Painter II
Target Painter II
Sensor Booster II, Targeting Range

Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II

[Empty Rig slot]
[Empty Rig slot]
[Empty Rig slot]


Rig/Drone to taste.

If you are support be support. The Caracal won't survive an up-close fight. Sit 100km off...TP the primary and lob missiles. Run away if anything looks at you cross eyed.

The Frig killer version is IMO the best version of the Caracal.

Do you have gunnery skills? Have you considered the Moa?

I didn't think of the case of my team-mate, and to be honest, I haven't really trained gunnery skills yet.

EDIT: Well, the 4 Mid slots doesn't work well in a support role, which is why I am going for the Caracal with its 5 mids as a support ship. the added range is a bonus.

... sorry... i really am... but use a drake :(

[Drake, New Setup 1]
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II

Large Shield Extender II
Experimental 10MN MicroWarpdrive I
Invulnerability Field II
Large F-S9 Regolith Shield Induction
Target Painter II
Target Painter II

Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Heavy Missile
Heavy Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Heavy Missile
Small Energy Neutralizer II

Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Core Defence Field Extender I
Medium Core Defence Field Extender I

[Drake, New Setup 2]
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II

Large Shield Extender II
Large Shield Extender II
Invulnerability Field II
Experimental 10MN MicroWarpdrive I
Stasis Webifier II
Stasis Webifier II

Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Medium Energy Neutralizer II

Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Core Defence Field Extender I
Medium Core Defence Field Extender I

Did you just seriously recommend an AML Drake?

When fitting a Caracal for long range support, I typically fit:

[Caracal, Cheapy Fleet Caracal]
Damage Control I
Nanofiber Internal Structure I

Large Shield Extender I
Experimental 10MN MicroWarpdrive I
Tracking Disruptor I, Tracking Speed Disruption
Tracking Disruptor I, Tracking Speed Disruption
Remote Sensor Dampener I, Targeting Range Dampening

Assault Missile Launcher I, Trauma Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher I, Trauma Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher I, Trauma Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher I, Trauma Light Missile
Assault Missile Launcher I, Trauma Light Missile

Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I

Obviously, upgrade your equipment as need dictates. The shield resistance rigs are so incredibly cheap that you might as well fit some. DC or Nano could be swapped for ballistic controls if you want, and the assault launchers for heavies. I go for assault launchers though; I like being able to hit small targets and drones for full damage. Also, heavy launchers have a much higher CPU requirement, which gimps your EWar support choices.

I really do recommend a large extender though; it lets you tank drones that come your way for a while so you don't have to run off as soon as you take any damage.

I hate Drakes just because they're hard to tackle/kill in frigates, but I think running into an AML Drake would just make me ragequit.

Oh gosh, I wonder which top belt in Amamake that you're referring to?