Akaviri
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Posted - 2005.05.03 01:55:00 -
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Edited by: Akaviri on 03/05/2005 03:03:20
I use two ships when I do lvl 4 missions, a Raven and a Megathron. The Raven is easier to setup, all you have to do is switch hardeners and torpedo types for different missions. With the Megathron, you have to know what you are up against and setup your ship specifically for the mission. I use a different setup for almost all the different missions.
I prefer a Megathron on all normal space missions except those with more than 4 interceptors. I also prefer the Megathron over the Raven on some deadspace missions, but not all. If I'm doing a new mission or I don't remember what to expect, I'll take a Raven. It's basically hard to go wrong with that ship.
I do all my missions for the Federation Navy so I'm usually up against Serpentis. I still haven't tried all the missions in a Mega yet, but here are a few:
Duo of Death
Hi: 7x Modal Mega Electron Blaster Cannons, 1x Rocket Launcher w/Defenders
Mid: 100mn AB, 3x Cap Recharger II
Low: 2x Large Accom, 2x Thermal Hardeners, 2x Kinetic Hardeners, Cap Relay
I warp in and kill the sentries first, then warp out to recharge my cap, warp back in and kill the two Megathrons. I can also do this mission in a Raven but I still have to warp out anyway, and it takes longer to finish. This might not be the best setup to use, but it's one of the few missions I can use a Blasterthron. 
The Ancient Ruins Drone Mission (don't remember the exact name)
Hi: 7x 425mm Rails w/Iridium and Antimatter, 1x Rocket Launcher w/Defenders
Mid: 100mn AB, Target Painter II, 2x Tracking Comps
Low: 6x Mag Field Stab II, 1 Cap Relay
I warp in and shoot the cruise missle batteries first using Antimatter ammo. Then I switch to Iridium and shoot everything else. Just shoot at the supreme drone parasite last and don't let it get any closer than 80km and you won't take any damage at all on this mission. This mission takes, at most, 20 minutes to do. Don't try and use a tanking setup with 350mm Rails on this mission, you'll just end up taking a lot longer to finish.
Most Normal Space missions (except those with Spider Drones or more than 4 Intys). I used this yesterday on Unauthorized Military Presence against the Caldari Navy
Hi: 7x 425mm Rails w/Iridium, 1x Rocket Launcher/w Defenders (kinda useless though)
Mid: 100mn MWD, Target Painter II, 2x Tracking Comps
Low: 5x Mag Field Stab II, 2x Cap Relays
I usually warp in at 60km, turn around immediately, and punch the mwd. I then start shooting at any interceptors. I can usually take out 4 before they get within 30km. If they get within 30km I bookmark my position, warp out, then warp back in at 60km. My optimal is 90km and my targeting range is around 90km, so I try and stay between 70-90km to kill all the remaining ships.
Generic Tanking Setup
Hi: 6x 350mm Rails, 2x Siege
Mid: 100mn AB, 3x Cap Recharger II
Low: Large Accom, Med Armor Rep II, 4x Hardeners, 1x Cap Relay
This setup can do just about all the lvl 4 missions (some with multiple warpouts), but it's not terribly efficient at any of them. The standard raven is going to finish missions faster than this megathron setup.
My setups work for me, but I don't claim they are the best. In the end, you'll just have to do alot of missions yourself and see what works for you. But a well equipped Megathron can kill stuff very, very fast.
P.S. I tend to use alot of named stuff, so if any of my setups are short on cpu, that's the reason. 
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