Ships & Modules

Hello. Looking to start running Level 4's in Amarr space. Have been researching a bit & starting to narrow down my choices. For starters; I know a NM or Mach would be boss, but simply can't afford to fly them or fit them properly yet so not going to try. Also, officer & faction gear is pretty much out for the moment as well until I start building up funds. At the moment, the ships I'm looking at & probably the most expensive I'm willing to buy are either a Napoc or a Legion. Both look to be in the 450million (+/-) or so range,unfitted.

From what I've read, it seems most would prefer the Napoc over the Legion. However; in my case, I'm wondering if the Legion may be better based on my skills (or rather,lack of skills). Can be using t2 Medium Lasers in 2 weeks or so, will be a month & a half for Large t2's. Also only have Amarr BS to 3. 4 will only take 5 days, but 5 will be over a month. Strategic Cruiser skills are pretty fast levels on the other hand.

Eventually I would like to own & properly fit both. However, to start making that ISK until I have the funds & skills to pimp fit, which would be the most forgiving of a meta4 lasers/ t2 other fittings poop build? Also bear in mind, that I'm aware it may be cheaper initially to go with a t1 Apoc or something of the sort. I figure I would wind up just getting rid of it down the road however, so was looking to get something that would start off good or at least decent, but get even better once I've fully grown into it & be a keeper.
Looking to stick with Amarr ships at the moment also. Can fly some others, just don't want to for now.

So, Napoc or Legion? Or something else or some other factors I'm overlooking, unaware of, or too dumb to realize? lol Thanks for any helpful advice or comments & also thanks for taking the time to read all this.

Thanks for the input. Was actually considering an Abaddon or Navy 'Geddon just wasn't sure if I could fit them as well as a Napoc due to cap issues. Planning to eventually pimp whatever I go with, just got to make that Isk first with a less pimped version. To be totally honest I have got to admit I'm leaning towards the Legion just because I think it looks so much cooler. lol Kinda hoping someone will say "Legion's the bomb! Go for it!", but aware I'm biased & don't want to wind up messing myself over. That's why I figured all the knowledgeable folks here would probably have some good advice even if it's not what I want to hear.

Good to hear. Recall reading that Scorch seems to be the t2 crystal of choice...which leads me back to my original question as I can be firing medium Scorch about a month or so sooner than large Scorch if I get a Legion first...Or am I just back to hearing what I want to hear?

I will echo the above poster. Make sure you can use a second weapon system. The majority of your missions in Amarr space will be against EM/Thermal weak rats, but some will not.

You can quite easily train up to Large Projectile Turrets IV and Minmatar BS IV and then use a Maelstrom. You will also need shield tanking skills, but again, 3-4 days and you will be good enough.

If your dead set for amar L4s and worried about damage types the BS balance may be just what your looking for. IF the rumors about drone geddon follows then the answer could well be to train for sentries. Selectable damage types and lots of lows for tank and drone damage amps. That of course depends on which side of the (afk) drone nerf with the AI changes.

All that becomes moot however once you can transition into the obvious vindi you seem to be all but ready for already.