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Terminal Ennui
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Posted - 2008.08.21 14:37:00 -
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Please advise me on the best uses (comparative strengths and weaknesses) for the Megathron vs. the Hyperion for PvP? I am fully specialized in hybrid turrets and all related combat support skills are at at least 4. The Mega seems vastly more popular than the Hyperion, but, looking at the specs, I am not sure why? Please advise?
Thanks and fly safe!
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Wil Smithx
Minmatar
Suns Of Korhal
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Posted - 2008.08.21 14:45:00 -
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Megathron is a lot easier to fit tbh, hyperion has no powergrid so tends to be fitted as a glass cannon or a megatank where a megathron can exist as a happy medium.
Also the megathron makes a better plate tank tbh and that tracking bonus helps a lot as does the spare utility high slot and ability to field more drones.
Overall, megathron is easier and more versatile, but imo the hyperion is proably a little better. |
Kuzya Morozov
Gallente
L8L8L8
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Posted - 2008.08.21 16:04:00 -
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that and hype is more expensive |
Scathain
Caldari
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Posted - 2008.08.21 16:20:00 -
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The Mega also has 2 weapon bonus, where the Hyp has 1 and a tank bonus. So in the world of todays buffer tanks and high damage, the Mega is vastly better, as active tanking has taken a dive down hill. Mega is also cheaper.
So if you plan to active tank - Hyp
If you dont plan to active tank - Mega |
Gimpb
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Posted - 2008.08.21 18:21:00 -
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I've heard of people liking the hyperion for low sec gate camping and as a bait ship.
If it's for a standard BS slug-fest, the hyperion seems to have a hard time distinguishing itself from the megathron. |
The Djego
Minmatar
merovinger inc
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Posted - 2008.08.21 18:44:00 -
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The Megathron packs more punch by her traditional fittings(more Damagemods and bigger Guns in general).
The Hyperion can Tank well, what reduces the DPS quite a bit but have Problems to run Gank(one less Low Slot, 8 Guns instead of 7 with the same Powergrid, less Drones, no Tracking Bonus etc).
Since most people prefere the Damage advantage and like to break a Tank instead of waiting till it fails the Megathron is more popular.
Hype is not a bad ship, but with 6 Lows and the active Tank Bonus it works best when Tanked, leaving only 1 or 2 Slots for Damagemods and less Grid for big Guns.
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Nerf Tank - Boost Gank!
 Originally by: Amantus
Real men don't need to get into blaster range.
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MacaMyHe
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Posted - 2008.08.21 18:47:00 -
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i suggest to fly domi:
nice tank, drones, more cap stable, high slots can be successfully used for utility mods.
and at price of hype you can fully fit domi
domi pawa! 
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Deschenus Maximus
Amarr
The Grim Reapers
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Posted - 2008.08.21 20:04:00 -
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As aforementioned, the Hype shines for low sec gatecamps. The Mega's probably better in most other situations, though.
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Evainya
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Posted - 2008.08.21 21:24:00 -
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When I can find it cheap I like the Hyperion because of the utility mid, means you can bring ECCM/Sebo, or my favourite, a second web.
Megathron does the plate/gank thing a little better I think, if your using it Neutrons+Magstabs is a good bet. The Hyperion works nicely in Plate+Rep Ion fits, or if you want a huge active tank you can try dual rep w/Electrons.
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arbalesttom
Caldari
Glauxian Brothers
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Posted - 2008.08.22 01:24:00 -
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Edited by: arbalesttom on 22/08/2008 01:29:32
Boost my megathron, it just took me OVER 15 seconds to melt a abaddon...its clearly underpowered  
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Originally by: Cpt Branko
That is a JoJo, a forum troll used by Amarr whiners.
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