Originally by: Franga

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Originally by: Mithfindel

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Edited by: Mithfindel on 19/01/2009 14:10:02

Originally by: Franga

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It's hardly ever used for it's role, mate. And also, how would it being a damage dealer make it redundant? Your argument is horrible. I look at Amarr and the tier 1, 2 and 3 could all be considered out-and-out combat ships. I look at Gallente and the teir 1, 2 and 3 could be considered out-and-out combat ships. I look at the Minny and it's the same thing.

Please think more.

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In the matter of fact, the Scorpion as it is now fits very well to the Caldari division of guns, missiles and ECM. The Amarr example is very simple, specially now when the Abaddon is the only Amarr T1 ship with a damage bonus (it was supposed to have a ROF bonus). It is the Amarr alpha machine. As evident of the description, the Abaddon is supposed to engage at range (with beams, high alpha). The Armageddon is a short-range platform with pulses and drones, and perhaps a spare utility slot for remote repair, neutralizing or something else. Hence, the three Amarr ships have different roles - Abaddon is the fleet ship (or the bait ship), Apoc is the sniper and the 'geddon is the up, close & personal ship.

Now, Caldari aren't supposed to have much in the way of drones (besides of the carrier/mothership), and they do already have a gunnery battleship and a missile battleship. Their speciality, long range fighting, is quite well complimented with an ECM battleship with a range/jam strength bonus, in other words the Scorpion.

(Noteworthy: ECM bursts aren't really a ranged system. If they had range, you'd likely just jam your own ships.)

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I present to you the falcon/rook. Do it better, stronger and one has a cov-ops cloak. Please point out to me the recon/HACs that do the BS roles in the other races better?

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