Originally by: Sepheir Sepheron

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Edited by: Sepheir Sepheron on 03/08/2008 20:15:55
This example was made using all level 5 skills.

While trying to make a decent ship on EFT I discovered something frustrating... The Raven is almost all around better than the Abaddon, let me show you how.

NOTE: PG and CPU are correct according to ship type, this isn't brought up for that reason.


Raven-
-8x High Slots (6 Missile, 4 Turret)
6x Medium Slots
5x Low Slots
144m/s speed
75 Drone Bandwidth
75m3 Drone Bay

Pros:
-The raven doesn't use capacitor for missiles, allowing for a much higher tank.
-The Raven also has two extra high slots even if it were to maximize it's DPS.
-The Raven moves faster than the Abaddon.
-The Raven has 5x low slots even though it is a shield tanking ship, allowing for extra damage amplifiers.
-The Raven's modules and the Raven itself cost less than the Abaddon.
-The Raven has more DPS than the Abaddon.
-The Raven has a smaller Signature Radius to begin with.
-The Raven's missiles move too fast, they will always hit a battleship if in range.
-The Raven is immune to tracking disruption.
-The Raven can switch damage types.

Cons:
-The Raven takes ten seconds to switch ammunition.


Abaddon-
8x High Slots (1 Missile, 8 Turret)
4x Medium Slots
7x Low Slots
138m/s speed
75 Drone Bandwidth
75m3 Drone Bay

Pros:
-The Abaddon has 4 Medium Slots even though it is an armor tanker, this allows for tackle and capacitor boosters.
-Lasers on the Abaddon will shoot further than the Raven's siege missiles.
-The Abaddon can switch ammunition with very little delay.
-Faction laser ammunition costs less than faction missile ammunition.

Cons:
-The Abaddon uses a very high amount of Capacitor to fire it's weapons, reducing tank stability greatly.
-The Abaddon has no extra high slots to use if all weapons are fitted.
-The Abaddon has a smaller DPS than a Raven even with all eight turret slots fitted with the most damaging lasers available.
-The Abaddon needs to use all 7 low slots to build a tank, not leaving any room for damage amplifiers.
-The Abaddon moves slower than the Raven.
-The Abaddon itself and the modules it uses cost nearly double the amount of the Raven.
-Lasers on the Abaddon will miss more often due to tracking.
-The Abaddon is very vulnerable to tracking disruption.
-The Abaddon uses EM damage, which is argued the worst in many cases.


In conclusion:
The Raven is better.

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