Today's Article and Video about Caldari Alpha Clone PVP Fittings contains the Faction Warfare Condor, Kestrel, Merlin, and Caldari Navy Hookbill as well as the RLML Caracal and ASB Moa.
For the past week since CCP announced the new Free To Play Expansion I have been busy testing and building fittings for the Alpha Clones both as a way to better understand the likely impact on the game and to provide a helpful resource to new players coming to the game in November and beyond.
In this process I have made several discoveries that I wouldn't have thought about had I not played with these characters in EFT. If you would like to try it yourself, you can skip the 15 plus minutes of manually entering skills and just download the Caldari Alpha Clone Character File I made and then drop it in your EFT Characters Folder: https://s3.amazonaws.com/frigpvpguide/Caldari+Alpha+Clone.chr
The biggest revelation from the Caldari Alpha Clone PVP Fittings Video is what I found when I looked at Mission Running Fittings. What I found is that while Caldari won't be king of the pile in Alpha Clone PVP, they will be the undeniable king of Mission Running. (No huge surprise I know)
Tomorrow's Video and Article will look at these Mission Ships and explain why it's a big deal and why those Gnosis prices may just continue climbing despite CCP's announcement that they are giving more away.
As always for a full description of the Caldari Alpha Clone PVP Fittings, Tactics to use, and other important information watch the full video:
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Caldari Alpha Clone PVP Fittings:
Condor:
[Condor, Alpha Clone FW Kite]
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Ballistic Control System II
5MN Cold-Gas Enduring Microwarpdrive
Medium Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
Warp Disruptor II
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile
Arbalest Compact Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile
[empty high slot]
Small Ancillary Current Router I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Kestrel:
[Kestrel, Alpha Scram Kite]
Damage Control II
Ballistic Control System II
1MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
Medium Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
Fleeting Compact Stasis Webifier
Warp Scrambler II
'Arbalest' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Inferno Rocket
'Arbalest' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Inferno Rocket
'Arbalest' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Inferno Rocket
'Arbalest' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Inferno Rocket
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Small Polycarbon Engine Housing I
Merlin:
[Merlin, FW Dual MASB]
IFFA Compact Damage Control
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
1MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Navy Cap Booster 50
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Navy Cap Booster 50
Faint Epsilon Scoped Warp Scrambler
125mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
125mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
125mm Prototype Gauss Gun, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit II
Caldari Navy Hookbill:
[Caldari Navy Hookbill, Alpha Clone Scram Kite]
200mm Steel Plates II
Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste
1MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
Fleeting Compact Stasis Webifier
Fleeting Compact Stasis Webifier
Warp Scrambler II
DDO Scoped Tracking Disruptor I, Optimal Range Disruption Script
'Arbalest' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Scourge Rocket
'Arbalest' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Scourge Rocket
'Arbalest' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Scourge Rocket
Small Anti-Explosive Pump I
Small Anti-Kinetic Pump I
Small Auxiliary Nano Pump I
RLML Caracal:
[Caracal, Alpha Anti-Frig]
Damage Control II
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
50MN Cold-Gas Enduring Microwarpdrive
Large Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
Large Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
Warp Disruptor II
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
Prototype 'Arbalest' Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile
Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer II
Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
'Integrated' Hobgoblin x2
ASB Moa:
[Moa, Alpha Brawler ASB]
Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
50MN Cold-Gas Enduring Microwarpdrive
Large Shield Extender II
Large Ancillary Shield Booster, Navy Cap Booster 150
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Faint Epsilon Scoped Warp Scrambler
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Modal Electron Particle Accelerator I, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer II
Medium Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender I
'Integrated' Hobgoblin x3
Love your videos. Always learn something, even if the video wasn’t directly applicable to what I’m concentrating on at the time.
Are you planning on doing an Amaar clone?
Yes, I will do both Minmatar and Amarr also in the coming 3-4 days.
Curious about your Caracal fit…
1) If this is for Alpha Clones why use the T2 rigs, are the benefits worth the cost, they double the price?
27.03mil w/T1 Rigs – http://evepraisal.com/e/12682152 for 22,995 EHP
54.85mil w/T2 Rigs – http://evepraisal.com/e/12682185 for 24,379 EHP
2) Fitting is all personal ‘flavor’ but I’m not sure about a web on the Caracal, for the Alpha Clone crew I’d prefer them to have more missile range and EHP so something like this could work well:
[Caracal, Alpharacal]
Damage Control II
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Missile Guidance Enhancer II
50MN Cold-Gas Enduring Microwarpdrive
Large Shield Extender II
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Warp Disruptor II
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
Prototype ‘Arbalest’ Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Prototype ‘Arbalest’ Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Prototype ‘Arbalest’ Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Prototype ‘Arbalest’ Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Prototype ‘Arbalest’ Rapid Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Light Missile
Medium Core Defense Field Extender I
Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Medium Core Defense Field Extender I
‘Integrated’ Hobgoblin x2
I tried to fit the ships toward the higher end of what’s expected and mentioned that you don’t have to fit the expensive T2 Rigs.
Your fitting looks solid.
Thanks for your insights, Abaddon21!
I was the one requesting a fitting for the RLML Caracal. Looks like you could at least have fun with it in a small gang.
Speaking of small gangs – what kinds of fleet setups for 2 to 5 persons do you think could be viable (and entertaining) for alpha clones?
Thanks a lot,
Markus
That’s an interesting question and there are alot of possible combinations. I didn’t look at the logistics capabilities of alpha clones so that would be important for a small gang. Ewar would also potentially be useful.
Off the top of my head 3 high dps buffers cruisers with 2 logi would be good.
I sometimes walk away from Eve. Mostly because I get so sick of Corp politics and I work for a living so I cant be on 24/7 so I am alwayd in and out of Corps. I never can seem to find a good fit.
But one thing keeps me coming back, and I am NOT blowing smoke. Its you and your eveproguides. I sometimes find myself on youtube or on the site check out a video and it ropes me right back in. Which is a great thing. Your a real benefit to Eve, and it’s timeless community. I just wanted you to thank you for the work you do to help players enjoy a great game.
Wow, I really appreciate you saying that. I’m glad that what I do helps you to enjoy the game more.
Thank you for taking time to tell me.