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Lvl 4 Missions in Gallente Space, Need Advice.
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Novah Soul
#1 - 2011-09-18 06:49:20 UTC
Hello guys, I'd like a bit of advice if you don't mind.

My corp missions in Gallente space and I am looking for a good gun boat to run missions with. I can fly the ships from all 4 races, but I am bored with Drone boats and Missiles (So no Raven and Domi suggestions plz).

I love my Amarr ships but I'm really hesitant to buy an Abaddon since I am unsure how well it would perform because it's damage output seems like it would be rather limited against the Serpentis rats. I have used an AC Maelstrom before but tbh I didn't much care for it.

Any suggestions? Would an Abaddon be too much of a pain or should I look towards something else? So far I have considered the following ships: Beam-fit Abby, Rail-fit Mega, Blaster-fit Hype or an Arty-fit Mael.

Thanks in advance and my apologies for the wall-o-text. Big smile

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Kesshisan
#2 - 2011-09-18 08:06:18 UTC
Have you considered a Machariel?
Novah Soul
#3 - 2011-09-18 08:37:52 UTC
Kesshisan wrote:
Have you considered a Machariel?


Yeah. I actually wouldn't mind getting one eventually. Sadly, it is currently a bit out of my price range. I guess I could stick it out with using a Raven and/or Domi while I save up and just put a hold on making any huge ISK investments.

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Goose99
#4 - 2011-09-18 15:31:59 UTC
Serpentis has thermal as secondary resist hole to kinetic primary. Megapulse with Scorch, which hit mostly EM, will have issues. Tach with multi does decently. With Abaddon's megapulse, you'll probably end up using t1 crystals instead of scorch for longer ranges.
Vai Tanis
Hedion University
Amarr Empire
#5 - 2011-09-18 15:59:44 UTC
Have you thought about trying a beam 'Geddon? You could try out the damage against the Serpentis for a week or two for 80 million less than buying an Abaddon for it.
grumpyguts1
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#6 - 2011-09-18 19:24:47 UTC
If you have shield skills and laser skills and some isk laying around, I would suggest a Nightmare. I used it in Gallente space and it was just fine. It will also get you into incursion fleets extremely quickly if you decide to do them. I switch between mega pulses and tachyon's depending on the mission.
Zhilia Mann
Tide Way Out Productions
#7 - 2011-09-18 21:33:28 UTC
Not sure why all the laser love in this thread. Mach/Vargur are indeed the BS of choice in Gallente space, and I'd probably take a Maelstrom (or Dominix) if those were off the table.

To the OP, try a Mael if you're bored with drones/missiles. It doesn't have the obscene falloff of its big brothers, but it can handle an arti fit for long range missions just fine while keeping ACs for shorter ones. Then save for a Mach and see what you've been mission. But certainly don't bother with a pricey toy like a NM outside of Amarr space.
Orlacc
#8 - 2011-09-19 04:04:29 UTC
If you thinking of a Mach down the road, the Maelstrom is a nice intro of sorts..

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Chopper Rollins
hahahlolspycorp
#9 - 2011-09-19 04:52:50 UTC
I flew an arty Tempest, with cruise missiles n drones until a friend hassled me into getting the machariel. Oh lawdy the armor repping cap stable arty mach just eats any L4 in Gallente space, swap the ammo and hardeners around for different npc's and you're gold.
Downside is: mach will spoil you rotten, everything else seems slow weak and ugly.

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Headerman
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#10 - 2011-09-19 06:04:11 UTC
[Maelstrom, L4 runner - Gal space]
Gyrostabilizer II
Gyrostabilizer II
Gyrostabilizer II
Tracking Enhancer II
Damage Control II

Dread Guristas X-Large Shield Booster
Shield Boost Amplifier I
Heat Dissipation Field II
Heat Dissipation Field II
Ballistic Deflection Field II
Heavy Capacitor Booster II, Cap Booster 800

1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L
1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L
1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L
1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L
1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L
1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L
1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L
1200mm Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma L

Large Core Defence Capacitor Safeguard I
Large Core Defence Capacitor Safeguard I
Large Core Defence Capacitor Safeguard I


Hammerhead II x5
Hobgoblin II x5

778 DPS, can tank up to 1380 Serpentis DPS.

Swap the cannons out for 1400's and DPS would be up to 840.

I put the T1 SBA in to demonstrate the CPU capabilities of this setup, but if you decide to splurge and put in a DG SBA, then tank goes from 1380 to 1456. Need a CPU implant though for that to work.

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Firebolt145
The Hatchery
RAZOR Alliance
#11 - 2011-09-19 06:45:11 UTC
Chopper Rollins wrote:
I flew an arty Tempest, with cruise missiles n drones until a friend hassled me into getting the machariel. Oh lawdy the armor repping cap stable arty mach just eats any L4 in Gallente space, swap the ammo and hardeners around for different npc's and you're gold.
Downside is: mach will spoil you rotten, everything else seems slow weak and ugly.

Armor tanked = less damage mods. It's not like you need the mid slots for utility mods in missions. In other words, go shield tank.