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Aiden Vorlan
Caldari
Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2010.06.22 02:38:00 -
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Alrighy, hereÆs the deal. At the moment, I am a stealth bomber pilot on my alt. I have Caldari Frigate V and thatÆs about it. IÆm currently training up Evasive Maneuvering V so I can begin flying an interceptor, probably a Crow. My main skills are in missiles and missile ûbased support skills (missile bombardment, etc.).
I am looking to start PvPing solo in the hopes of training up so I can fly an interceptor a bit better. Obviously, I canÆt expect to do that in a Manticore, so IÆm looking for some help in getting into a decent single PvP Caldari frigate. IÆve heard the Merlin is a good choice, but I am unsure as to how to fit it and the like. So, I would like some input. :)
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DrEmperor Anonemoose
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Posted - 2010.06.22 06:52:00 -
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1) Caldari
2) Solo
3) PvP
Pick two when dealing with frigates.
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Fumitsugu
Le Point G
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Posted - 2010.06.22 07:23:00 -
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This isn't too shabby:
[Merlin, Solo]
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Damage Control II
Cold-Gas I Arcjet Thrusters
Medium Shield Extender II
Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Gremlin Rocket
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Gremlin Rocket
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
100ish DPS (but subtract for rockets), 7k EHP + shield regen.
You can sub out blasters for ACs or lasers and rockets for standard missiles based on your personal preference.
If you're really into missiles you should probably have a look at a Kestrel however.
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Denuo Secus
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Posted - 2010.06.22 07:28:00 -
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 Originally by: DrEmperor Anonemoose
1) Caldari
2) Solo
3) PvP
Pick two when dealing with frigates.
AAaahhhhhhahhh...Me cannot hear it anymore! 
@OP: I did some small scale PvP with a Rocket-Kestrel. Worked ok. Funny enough I was the top damage dealer regarding to the kill mail ^^
Rockets are not top-notch atm but I like it more than blaster+rockets on the Merlin. But this is a personal choice. Merlin has better tank and better fitting capabilities.
I didn't try it self yet but the Griffin could be a nice addon to a gang. Does almost no damage but brings nice ECM.
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Save the missiles from the glowing blob :S
R ----------> *
A --------> *
V --------> *
E -------> *
N ---------> *
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Seraph Castillon
Gallente
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Posted - 2010.06.22 07:52:00 -
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I've seen alot of people in a Navy Hookbill around lowsec. I haven't flown one or fought one so I can't comment on whether it's good or not. You should check it out.
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Colonel Evans
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Posted - 2010.06.22 07:58:00 -
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1.) Search Merlin on Battleclinic
2.) ????
3.) Profit!
It can fit an MSE, Speed Mod, Point, Web, Damage Mods, and enough DPS to kill a lot of things.
[Merlin, New Setup 1]
Damage Control II OR Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro B88 Core Augmentation
Medium Shield Extender II
Warp Scrambler II
Stasis Webifier II OR Invulnerability Field II
1MN Afterburner II
Rocket Launcher II, Thorn Rocket
Rocket Launcher II, Thorn Rocket
Light Electron Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Small Hybrid Burst Aerator I OR Shield Rig
Small Hybrid Collision Accelerator I OR Shield Rig
[empty rig slot]
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Smabs
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Posted - 2010.06.22 09:13:00 -
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Edited by: Smabs on 22/06/2010 09:14:01
The merlin is one of the better t1 frigs. I really wouldn't recommend the fit above, though, since the B88 costs 13 mil and electrons are terrible.
This is for lowsec mainly. If you're looking at 0.0 then I'd really advise getting an mwd on there or just waiting til you can fly a ceptor.
These are three pretty standard fits. I'm guessing that you've got hybrids trained if you're Caldari. Swap the t2 rocket launchers for the meta 3 ones if you don't have them. The neutron fit can be loaded with null if you need to, which will stop rifters and whatnot kiting you inside scram range. The 75 rails fit offers the best DPS between 6-10km.
[Merlin, Neutrons]
Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
1MN Afterburner II
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype I Engine Enervator
Medium Azeotropic Ward Salubrity I
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Thorn Rocket
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Thorn Rocket
Small Ancillary Current Router I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
[Merlin, Rails]
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Damage Control II
X5 Prototype I Engine Enervator
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Medium Azeotropic Ward Salubrity I
Cold-Gas I Arcjet Thrusters
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Thorn Rocket
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Thorn Rocket
75mm Gatling Rail II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
75mm Gatling Rail II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
Small Ancillary Current Router I
[Merlin, Ions]
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Damage Control II
X5 Prototype I Engine Enervator
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Medium Azeotropic Ward Salubrity I
Cold-Gas I Arcjet Thrusters
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Thorn Rocket
Rocket Launcher II, Caldari Navy Thorn Rocket
Light Ion Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
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Leopold Caine
Amarr
Stillwater Corporation
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Posted - 2010.06.22 10:18:00 -
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Edited by: Leopold Caine on 22/06/2010 10:19:05
Don't fit blasters on Merlins, fit autocannons.
Gives more PG/CPU left, better tracking and range control.
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Baron Agamemnon
Caldari
The Einherji
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Posted - 2010.06.22 12:07:00 -
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Originally by: Leopold Caine
Edited by: Leopold Caine on 22/06/2010 10:19:05
Don't fit blasters on Merlins, fit autocannons.
Gives more PG/CPU left, better tracking and range control.
This works.
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Duchess Starbuckington
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Posted - 2010.06.22 12:21:00 -
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Originally by: DrEmperor Anonemoose
1) Caldari
2) Solo
3) PvP
Pick two when dealing with frigates.
Hint: we're not in 2006 any more. Might want to update your view a bit.
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Originally by: Dodgy Past
Can't see the Caldari approving of free love though.
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Number 17
Caldari
COLD-Wing
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Posted - 2010.06.22 12:34:00 -
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Originally by: DrEmperor Anonemoose
1) Caldari
2) Solo
3) PvP
Pick two when dealing with frigates.
Ignore 2006 comments that come too late.
Merlin is the frigate you want, as stated above. Dont forget to rig.
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NoLimit Soldier
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Posted - 2010.06.22 13:05:00 -
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The builds that have worked for me:
Dual web hookbill <--my favorite anti frigate as you can kite them at the edge of web range.
Dual TD hookbill
10k EHP Merlin
That is pretty much it. As much as I love the kestrel if it was only able to kite better.
**Take everything I saw with a grain of salt, I'm a newbie.
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Viibl Triibl
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Posted - 2010.06.22 14:18:00 -
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Merlin.
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Valadeya uthanaras
GK inc.
Panda Team
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Posted - 2010.06.22 15:07:00 -
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Merlin
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Medium Shield Extender II
Cold-Gas I Arcjet Thrusters
Warp Scrambler II
Stasis Webifier II
75mm Gatling Rail II,Antimatter Charge S
75mm Gatling Rail II,Antimatter Charge S
Upgraded 'Limos' Standard Missile Bay I,Sabretooth Light Missile
Upgraded 'Limos' Standard Missile Bay I,Sabretooth Light Missile
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
Kite most target at around 8km - Scram+web+Afterburner should allow for good close range fight control
try to put your and on a zor link (the cheap one , to make extra use of the afterburner)
very fun , even for veteran, cause its tottaly unexpected by most pilot
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Joe Starbreaker
M. Corp
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Posted - 2010.06.22 20:07:00 -
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I recommend the Kestrel with standard missile launchers. Very simple setup: 4x missile launcher, MWD, 20-24km point, speed module in lows and maybe some kind of tank.
Your target is short-range frigates like any and all of the Merlins listed above. If you can stay out of web range (orbit at 15-18km), they'll be tackled and helpless. Of course if they catch you, you're screwed.
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Tanaka Reina
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Posted - 2010.06.23 06:54:00 -
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Excellent merlin fits here, I personally have found Kestrel a bit hard to fit for solo work. Merlin is a very nice ship, but needs gunnery skills to fit aswell.
For Kestrel I would use:
[Kestrel, New Setup 1]
F85 Peripheral Damage System I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
V-M15 Braced Multispectral Shield Matrix
Catalyzed Cold-Gas I Arcjet Thrusters
Peripheral Weapon Navigation Diameter
Standard Missile Launcher II, Bloodclaw Fury Light Missile
Standard Missile Launcher II, Bloodclaw Fury Light Missile
'Arbalest' Standard Missile Launcher, Sabretooth Light Missile
'Arbalest' Standard Missile Launcher, Sabretooth Light Missile
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defence Field Extender I
Or change one of the rigs to an Ancillary current router for extra PG and fit all t2 SML launchers + shield extender t2
With a kestrel you will always be a bit down on tank. I would also recommend on not using an AB fit on a kestrel since its not that fast altogether... an upgraded kestrel homewer is the Hookbill which I have flown a bit:
[Caldari Navy Hookbill, Hookbill]
Pseudoelectron Containment Field I
Ballistic Control System II
Catalyzed Cold-Gas I Arcjet Thrusters
Cold-Gas I Arcjet Thrusters
Small Shield Extender II
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype I Engine Enervator
Rocket Launcher II, Thorn Rage Rocket
Rocket Launcher II, Thorn Rage Rocket
Rocket Launcher II, Thorn Rage Rocket
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I OR Small Auxiliary Thrusters
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
This is a very nice ship, and will get you out of trouble easily, but as usually, beware the neuts! :D
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