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Sul Glass
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Posted - 2011.08.02 19:38:00 -
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Hello, solo pilot/explorer here. So forgive me if my questions are basic. I want a BLOP BS to explore 0.0 . I know I am going to have to set up a 2nd account and buy a cov ops/cyno toon my questions are;
What sort of toon should I buy to be the cyno half of a BLOP BS set up?
About how much will that toon cost me?
Can the BLOP BS (me) jump to the cyno toon?
I want to be able to get into (and move around) Null sec passed gate camps is all.
Thank you, Sul
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Telvani
Crouching Woman Hidden Cucumber
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Posted - 2011.08.02 20:02:00 -
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The covert cyno alt could range from a very basic char with basic cov ops skills and cyno lvl 5 to a more expensive char with recons and such. It really depends what you are doing as to which you'd prefer. Anything from 1-5+bn depending.
Yes you can jump to them, although the range is very limited on a BO (compared to say a carrier).
If this is purely a solo effort for travel a T3 cruiser might be a better option with interdiction nullifier subsystem
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Lady Spank
Amarr In Praise Of Shadows
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Posted - 2011.08.02 20:36:00 -
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When I boxed blops I found I needed three characters at least, and a fourth one to light a cyno for the return journey. Ultimately I concluded it was much easier and cheaper for me just to scout a Battleship or Hac around. alternatively going into deep 0.0 in a cov-ops then finding a wormhole link to bring in your 'main' ship works out nicely too.
It's doable but you will soon realise it is a lot more limited than what you originally hoped. ~~~
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Guillame Herschel
Gallente NME1
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Posted - 2011.08.02 23:10:00 -
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Originally by: Sul Glass
What sort of toon should I buy to be the cyno half of a BLOP BS set up?
LOL wut?
Cybernetics I -> plug in +3's Afterburner III Navigation III High Speed Maneuvering III Minmatar Frigate V Electronics Upgrades V Covert Ops IV Cloaking IV Engineering Upgrades II Cynosural Field Theory V
Cheetah, Covert Cloak, Covert Cyno, MWD, small cap battery (warp range)
60 days, tops. Why buy one when it's that simple?
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I likegirls
Minmatar
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Posted - 2011.08.03 00:32:00 -
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Really easy to train for if you have a cyno alt. <3 |
Sul Glass
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Posted - 2011.08.03 09:07:00 -
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Thank you. I have tried the bubble buster T3 route but it just kills the already weak DPS.
Along with the the cyno I was planning to make it the scanning ship too, so the BS is all DPS/tank. Which makes the toon more than just a simple cyno alt. But I may think about training it up.
Again many thanks,
Sul
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Chakarr
Minmatar Native Freshfood
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Posted - 2011.08.03 11:52:00 -
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Edited by: Chakarr on 03/08/2011 11:52:35 errr...if you want to explore 0.0 why not just join a 0.0 alliance...? That way you are blue to the locals and don't have to worry too much about camps as they are yours & you have intel channels for enemy fleet movements...
The BLOPS itself is not a great solo ship, it's a floating bridge/support ship for covert fleets - it's a corp tool really - it's there to bridge bomber fleets into enemy territory and not much more...
Some points if you really want to do it:
1) A BLOPS won't be able to solo the higher tier sites effectively without making it a loot pinata, the hull itself is already a pretty heavy investment 2) You will still need to run camps in the covops - no biggy but, if you have to go through a camp anyway you could just use the covops as a forward scout and follow with your explorer ship of choice jumping conventionally, if you find a camp - don't follow/find another route. 3) You will probably need a covops hauler too to bring fuel/ammo, so really you'll need 3 accounts to use the BLOPS for long periods away from station systems 4) Yes a BLOPS can jump itself to the cyno 5) Training a covops cyno is pretty quick as already mentioned
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Feng Schui
Minmatar Cruor Evertum Dominicus
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Posted - 2011.08.06 08:53:00 -
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use a recon if you want to explore, warping while cloaked = win
Project:Gank
Pilgrim Guide
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