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Hesod Adee
Kiwis In Space
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Posted - 2016.10.11 04:39:08 -
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In 3 days, the only thing standing between me and a Maurader is the racial BS 5. So I need to decide which one to train first. I plan to do the high sec epic arc with it, then run level 4s for a bit.
What are the pros and cons of each Maurader, relative to the other Mauraders ?
The obvious part is that the Vargur and Golem can choose which ammo they deal. The Kronos and Paladin can't, though therm/kin is an acceptable damage mix against most rats. |
Hesod Adee
Kiwis In Space
No Points Necessary
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Posted - 2016.10.11 07:19:33 -
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Mephiztopheleze wrote:A Marauder is a bit of overkill for the purposes you state.
True. I still want a maurader.
Quote:Personally, I wouldn't undock a Marauder without, at the very least, the T2 weapons on it.
I have all the T2 subcap weapons trained to 4 or 5.
Khan Wrenth wrote:Prerequisite questions:
Do you plan on doing enough missions/PVE work to justify the cost of a Marauder? (Over a billion isk just for the hull)
Do you have preferences for weapon types? (turrets vs. missiles, type of turret, etc)
What is your combat style? (close or long-range?)
What empire will you be mainly running missions for?
Are your weapon support skills maxed or almost maxed?
Are you proficient in the use of PYFA or EFT?
- I doubt the Maurader will be worth the ISK spend on it. I don't care.
- I do have some preferences, but the effectiveness of the weapon systems does matter in making my decision.
- I'm thinking activate basion, kill all hostiles in the pocket. Maybe MJD around if necessary.
- One that throws Angel Cartel at me a bit.
- I don't get into a ship until I'm at 4 or 5 in every skill that helps that fit.
Quote:But hey sometimes I've had a long day at work and overkill is a nice catharsis.
Indeed. Which is why I want a maurader.
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Hesod Adee
Kiwis In Space
No Points Necessary
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Posted - 2016.10.11 09:43:31 -
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Khan Wrenth, Green Cobra: Thank you.
Look like I'll be using PYFA for a bit to see some numbers before I decide. I'm looking at:
- Golem with cruise. I'm not to familiar with missile fits, so things like knowing how many target painters or missile guidance computers (with precision scripts) to fit are going to be problematic.
- Rail Kronos.
- Autocannon Vargur.
- Tachyon Paladin.
I'm thinking of taking the biggest rails/autocannons and using them.
The only question is, which ammo should I use ?
I'll be wanting a cost effective ammo. Last I heard that was T1 or T2, except for lasers. |
Hesod Adee
Kiwis In Space
No Points Necessary
354
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Posted - 2016.10.11 10:30:59 -
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When I'm talking about ammo, I'm looking at T1/T2 vs faction ammo. T1/T2 is what I consider cheap. Faction ammo is what I call too expensive to be cost effective. |
Hesod Adee
Kiwis In Space
No Points Necessary
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Posted - 2016.10.12 04:18:33 -
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Does the MJD work when you have Bastion active ? |
Hesod Adee
Kiwis In Space
No Points Necessary
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Posted - 2016.10.12 07:50:06 -
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I think I'll go with the Paladin:
- I prefer the instant application of turrets to the delay of missiles.
- The raw DPS of the lasers mean I'm not losing much real DPS vs angel cartel compared to the Kronos or Vargur. Against rats with a therm or EM hole, I'm expecting higher DPS.
- Faction laser crystals are approximatly 1/5th of the cost per shot of faction hybrid or projectile rounds.
- I prefer the look of lasers firing.
Thanks for the help.
I still need to decide on pulse vs beams and the exact fit. But I'll worry about that later. |
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