I would probably put a core probe launcher and use it to hunt/trap explorers, or possibly try to catch haulers or salvage ships in w/space. And probably to fight a majority of other frigates, if you can engage them.

Its not very good in straight up PVP but you can fit up a fit to mess with folks, that being said.

[Astero, ASSTERRO]

Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Sisters Core Probe Launcher (Core Scanner Probe I)

Federation Navy Stasis Webifier
Republic Fleet Warp Disruptor
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
True Sansha Warp Scrambler

2x Imperial Navy Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane
200mm Reinforced Rolled Tungsten Plates I
Damage Control II

Small Anti-Explosive Pump II
2x Small Trimark Armor Pump II

5x Hobgoblin II
5x Hornet EC-300
5x Warrior II

Which only gets you like 130 DPS...its not a good PVP ship with 0 damage bonuses. The Stratios is built much better for PVP imo.

[Stratios, Strat]

Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Sisters Core Probe Launcher (Sisters Core Scanner Probe)
3x Focused Medium Pulse Laser II (Scorch M)

2x Federation Navy Stasis Webifier
Experimental 10MN Microwarpdrive I
Republic Fleet Warp Disruptor
Small Electrochemical Capacitor Booster I (Navy Cap Booster 400)

2x Imperial Navy Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane
1600mm Reinforced Rolled Tungsten Plates I
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Damage Control II

Medium Anti-Explosive Pump II
2x Medium Trimark Armor Pump II

5x Hobgoblin II
5x Hammerhead II
5x Vespa EC-600
4x Bouncer II
4x Garde II
5x Hammerhead II
5x Warrior II

That will get you like 600DPS @ 30K Optimal with a 90K tank if you have slaves and skills. You can squeeze more DPS by fitting a 4th Turret as well, and projection says nearly 700DPS if the stars align and your drones and you are hitting optimally all the time.

because when you're going to spend 750m on a pvp ship, you should make sure its a frigate with 130dps

Thanks!

[Astero, ASSTERRONOTFaction]

Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Sisters Core Probe Launcher (Core Scanner Probe I)

2x Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I
Faint Warp Disruptor I
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I

Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
200mm Reinforced Rolled Tungsten Plates I
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Damage Control II

Small Anti-Explosive Pump I
2x Small Trimark Armor Pump I

5x Hobgoblin II
5x Hornet EC-300
5x Warrior II

~150 DPS about 5K less EHP. (which is about 33% difference in EHP)

Couple hundred mil cheaper though. (may need a CPU implant depending on skills though.)

CPU on these ships is kind of **** IMHO.

Its mostly that the stratios can engage more things by virtue of being a cruiser while still being cloaky. Specifically, it holds the line better against other combat ships (including ratters), while the astero has issues taking on such ships.