Oh I like this a lot.

Still, I'd like to see an alternative to Bastion mode (using a different module, that cannot be fitted at the same time as the Bastion module) that allows the ship to serve an anti-POS role for places where dreadnoughts are not an option (C1-3 wormholes and highsec).

Hey people,

We've been away from this thread for a while to let things cool down a bit.

With Rubicon coming to Singularity soon, we've decided to revert Marauders to the original design for now, as we want to see how they actually fare in practice within player hands before committing to the version 2 change. We will let you know if and when we move to version 2 again. WeGÇÖll most likely open a new thread when they appear on Singularity as this one has become quite convoluted.

That means:

• Shield, armor and hull resists in Bastion Mode only
• Keep the 37.5% tank bonus on the Marauders, no web bonus

We are also aware this won't please everyone here - regarding their comparison with Pirate Battleships, especially the Machariel, please remember we have stated many times Pirate hulls were due for a rebalance, with Angel Cartel being on the front line for tuning changes.

Thanks for your time.

Yes, neuts will still affect you.

With bastion mode, you get 400+ tank against EM/Therm 550-600 against other NPC types.
With missile speed rigs you will never have to volley count again. The 4th TP is to help make up for the lack of Rigors. Or you can fit two T2 Rigors instead. Doesn't really matter, IMO. However, with the missile speed rigs, you can run torpedoes for the few missions where torpedoes are better than cruise.
You have 8 minutes of cap with everything but the MWD running. Which is plenty to clear a pocket.
The MWD is there just because. It's not like you have enough cap to get very far while running it. Or you can replace it with a MJD.

[Rubicon Golem, New Setup 1]
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System
Ballistic Control System II

Pithum C-Type Medium Shield Booster
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
Shadow Serpentis 100MN Microwarpdrive
Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron

Cruise Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Fury Cruise Missile
Cruise Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Fury Cruise Missile
Cruise Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Fury Cruise Missile
Cruise Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Fury Cruise Missile
Small Tractor Beam II
Small Tractor Beam II
Small Tractor Beam II
Bastion Module I

Large Hydraulic Bay Thrusters II
Large Hydraulic Bay Thrusters II

Salvage Drone I x5
Hobgoblin II x5
Hobgoblin II x5


Don't forget to pack a Mobile Depot with extra drones, cap modules, torp launchers, tank modules, an AB, salvagers, etc., in case you decide to change your fitting in the middle of a mission, e.g. add more tank, swap cruise for torps, etc..