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Figuring out Tech 1 and 2 cruiser tactics and set-ups?
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Major Killz
inglorious bastards.
#1 - 2013-06-18 20:27:15 UTC
Hello gentlemen. I have a problem (ha ha ha) and I'd like you to help in figuring it out.

I'm having issues (ha ha ha) finding a tech 1 and tech 2 cruiser capable of engaging a battle-cruiser or 2 - 3 tech 1 or tech 2 cruisers straight up close range.

Now. I've been using the Deimos with success and I've already been looking at the Sacrilege. But what other tech 1 cruiser or cruisers are capable of engaging a battle-cruiser close range successfully? What tactics would be employed when using said tech 1 cruiser or cruisers?

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Liam Inkuras
Furnace
#2 - 2013-06-18 23:34:31 UTC
T1 cruisers that can engage Battlecruisers in brawl ranges? Not many. Perhaps a Thorax with a dual prop, scram, and TD or MWD/scram/web/TD. The same story goes for the Vexor, and maybe the Rupture, as it can also wield a medium neut. The Deimos and Sacrilage, as you know, are both very strong in what you are trying to do. I would also suggest trying an Ishtar, as it can tackle Drakes fairly easily and the high kinetic resist really plays in your favour. Other than that, just experiment and see what works best for your play styles.

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Aquila Sagitta
Blue-Fire
#3 - 2013-06-19 00:29:41 UTC
2 cruisers that can kill a bc?

cruiser 1 any brawler
cruiser 2 falcon

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Joan Greywind
The Lazy Crabs
#4 - 2013-06-19 03:55:01 UTC
Aquila Sagitta wrote:
2 cruisers that can kill a bc?

cruiser 1 any brawler
cruiser 2 falcon



lol, let me make it better

cruiser 1 falcon
any ship in the game with a gun
Major Killz
inglorious bastards.
#5 - 2013-06-19 05:40:42 UTC
Joan Greywind wrote:
Aquila Sagitta wrote:
2 cruisers that can kill a bc?

cruiser 1 any brawler
cruiser 2 falcon



lol, let me make it better

cruiser 1 falcon
any ship in the game with a gun


Well the blaster Falcon does work.

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Alien Youth
The forsaken swarm
#6 - 2013-06-19 11:16:21 UTC
I know my vexor can do just that.... Well vs a Talos it can.
Kahega Amielden
Rifterlings
#7 - 2013-06-19 21:01:18 UTC
The verdict is in, OP. Double blaster falcons.
Vimsy Vortis
Shoulda Checked Local
Break-A-Wish Foundation
#8 - 2013-06-19 21:20:24 UTC
Arbitrators are pretty serious business.
StoneCold
Decadence.
RAZOR Alliance
#9 - 2013-06-20 06:38:06 UTC
Take a look at the navy vexor.

My true stories
Machiavelli's Nemesis
Angry Mustellid
#10 - 2013-06-20 10:52:52 UTC
The new Maller is pretty beastly. Alternatively you can't go wrong with a thorax. Well I suppose you could go wrong if you tried fitting a mix of small railguns and salvagers to it but i'm assuming for the moment you aren't a total windowlicker.
Tsukino Stareine
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2013-06-20 11:12:33 UTC
RML blackbirds if u wanna be cheap.

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Danny John-Peter
Blue Canary
Watch This
#12 - 2013-06-20 11:20:49 UTC
Vagabonds are good if you are decent at kiting, you can take multiple T1 cruisers and BCs as long as there arent too many ships with good projection around, also, Tier 3s are horrible to deal with in pretty much any HAC unless you land on them.
Major Killz
inglorious bastards.
#13 - 2013-06-20 22:38:29 UTC
Danny John-Peter wrote:
Vagabonds are good if you are decent at kiting, you can take multiple T1 cruisers and BCs as long as there arent too many ships with good projection around, also, Tier 3s are horrible to deal with in pretty much any HAC unless you land on them.


I was looking for a close range cruiser not nano.

Right now I'm looking at the Sacrilege. Which seems like the best choice on the tech 2 close range cruiser front.

The Arbitrator is also an option but I'm not feeling it to much. Moa with an XL ASB is a strong contender but it's to one dimensional (Frigates will lame me). Other than that a 1600mm plate Vexor with an medium AAR is also an option. Someone brought up the Maller to me in-game and I agree about its tank but has the same issues as Moa but a more reliable tank.

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