Originally by: Goumindong

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Originally by: Hugh Ruka

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That would be true if Merin also wanted long range scramble ability for Caldari. Then it would be an all in one situation. However that is not true and you still either need the short range tackler/dictor or a scram range bonused recon.

The short range races have it all except the range (speed, damage, tackle, some tank if chosen). Caldari have the exact opposite, range, mediocre damage, very strong tanks if chosen, no tackle.

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The problem is that you are not understanding the advantage that range is. Its a problem with Amarr and some people with their "gotta have 4 meds" mentality.

In a small gang battle, Armageddons are usefull because of the DPS they can put out at the range they can put it out. About 1100 at 15km and 900 to 45km. But Ravens, even currently are in the same boat, they can put out 921 dps[Pre torp buff] to about 50km using any damage type.

The Armageddon runs 113k hit points, the Raven 132k[or around 115 with a sensor booster or target painter]. Neither gets nor needs a scrambler. Alternatly the Raven can field ewar in its med slots instead of a tank.

But to also have the Raven not only such a strong gang DPS platform[and it is] and also be a ship strongly capable of solo combat via speed and agility is simply preposterous.

And this is what would happen with the Raven able to dictate its range. And definitly will happen with the other missile ships. And on top of that, on top of wanting to be faster than the short range ships with longer range weapons she also wants a damage boost on the ships she has deemed too tanky, ships that compete well in DPS dealt for their range and have large amounts of versitility to boot.

It doesnt matter if you dont think they can tackle[they can, just fine], it matters how they would perform after the boosts.

Now, i could see a speed boost for the rail ships, because the rail ships when fit with blasters are quite short range and lack the missile hardpoints to be a long range threat. But even then, not faster than Gallente.

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