---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 445
    high_slots: 4
    low_slots: 4
    med_slots: 5
    powergrid_output: 735
    rig_slots: 2
  group: Logistics
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 1681
    hp_shield: 1618
    hp_structure: 1434
  name: Scimitar
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 3333
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 12096
  type_id: 11978
  velocity: 253
faction: Minmatar Republic
faction_group: Empire
image: /11978.png
last_updated: '2026-04-20T03:42:54.989885'
ship_class: Logistics Cruiser
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 90
  armorexp: 10
  armorhp: 1681
  armorkin: 25
  armortherm: 67.5
  bandwidth: 45 Mbit/sec
  bonuses: '<b>Minmatar Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>

    5% bonus to Remote Tracking Computer falloff<br>

    20% bonus to Logistic Drone transfer amount<br>

    60% bonus to Remote Shield Booster optimal range and falloff<br>

    <b>Logistics Cruisers bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>

    10% bonus to Remote Tracking Computer effectiveness<br>

    15% reduction in Remote Shield Booster activation cost<br>

    15% reduction in Shield Extender signature radius penalty<br>

    <b>Role Bonus:</b><br>

    50% reduction in Remote Shield Booster CPU requirement'
  capacitor: 1,750 GJ
  cargohold: "440 m\xB3"
  class: Logistics Cruiser
  cpu: 445
  dronebay: "45 m\xB3"
  externallinks: ''
  extrahold: ''
  extraholdtype: ''
  faction: Minmatar Republic
  grouping: Logistics Cruisers
  highlights1: ''
  highlights2: ''
  highlights3: ''
  highlights4: ''
  highs: 4
  hulltype: Scythe Class
  inertia: 0.55
  info: Built with special tracking support arrays, the Scimitar was designed in large
    part to assist heavy combat vessels in tracking fast-moving targets.  Relatively
    nimble for a support cruiser, it can often be found ducking between battleships,
    protecting its own back while lending the behemoths the support they need to take
    out their enemies.
  launchers: 1
  lows: 4
  mass: 12090000
  maxlockedtargets: 10
  maxvelocity: 253
  mediums: 5
  powergrid: 735
  quote: Two eyes find the target more easily than one.
  quote_attribution: Minmatar Empire maxim
  reqskills: '* {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Cruiser|V}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|II}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Destroyer|III}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Frigate|III}}

    **** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}

    * {{RequiredSkill|Logistics Cruisers|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|III}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Signature Analysis|V}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|CPU Management|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Long Range Targeting|V}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|CPU Management|II}}'
  scanres: 400 mm
  sensortype: LADAR
  sensorvalue: 17 points
  shieldem: 75
  shieldexp: 50
  shieldhp: 1618
  shieldkin: 40
  shieldtherm: 60
  shipid: 11978
  shipimg: Scimitar.jpg
  shipname: Scimitar
  sigradius: 65 m
  structurehp: 1434
  targetrange: 60 km
  tech: 2
  totaltraintime: 48d 9h 37m 10s
  turrets: 2
  variations: '{{Ship|Scythe Fleet Issue}},{{Ship|Scythe}}'
  volume: 89000
  warpspeed: 4.0 AU/s
  warptime: 9.22 s
  wikireferences: ''
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Scimitar
tech_level: Tech 2
title: Scimitar
type_id: 11978
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/11978.png" alt="Scimitar" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The Scimitar is a specialized logistics ship, bonused for shield transfer and tracking links. The ship's primary use is shield repair, and the tracking link bonus is generally considered a secondary benefit or ignored. Unlike its Caldari counterpart, the Basilisk, the Scimitar does not transfer capacitor with other logistics ships and is fit to cover its own capacitor needs. This tends to make Scimitar fits very tight and require careful trade-offs between repping power, capacitor regen, and tank if the pilot has less-than-perfect skills.

The Scimitar is known as the fastest of the logistics ships by quite a way (since the Basilisk has a low base speed and the Oneiros fits armor plates), and is prized as the logistics ship of choice for fast shield gangs.
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## Skills

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Even more so than some other Tech 2 hulls, the Scimitar has tight fitting limitations, and puts a premium on the pilot's fitting skills. As with all the Tech 2 logistics hulls, having the ship skill, Logistics Cruisers, trained to IV is good, but the per-level bonuses are significant enough that training it to V yields significant extra battlefield power. Shield Emission Systems and Repair Drone Operation are obviously important. General support skills are never bad.
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## Tactics

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Refer to the wiki's general coverage of logistics tactics for relevant advice.
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## Notes

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You can write additional notes for Scimitar here.
## Patch history