--- esi_data: fitting_stats: cpu_output: 1 high_slots: 1 low_slots: 0 med_slots: 3 powergrid_output: 3 rig_slots: 0 group: Flag Cruiser hull_stats: hp_armor: 9000 hp_shield: 9000 hp_structure: 2000 name: Monitor race: Unknown skill_requirements: - level: 1 skill_id: 3335 - level: 1 skill_id: 3334 - level: 1 skill_id: 3332 type_id: 45534 velocity: 220 faction: CONCORD faction_group: Independent image: /45534.png last_updated: '2026-04-20T03:34:20.086275' ship_class: Flag Cruiser source: eve-university source_stats: armorem: 90 armorexp: 90 armorhp: 9000 armorkin: 90 armortherm: 90 bandwidth: '' bonuses: "'''Gallente Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):'''
\n5% bonus to ship\ \ agility
\n'''Minmatar Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):'''
\n5% reduction\ \ in ship signature radius
\n'''Caldari Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):'''
\n\ 5% bonus to ship shield hitpoints
\n'''Amarr Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):'''
\n\ 5% bonus to armor hitpoints
\n'''Flag Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):'''
\n\ 4% bonus to all armor, shield, and hull resistances
\n'''Role Bonus:'''
\n\ \u2022 Can use Medium Micro Jump Drive modules
\n99% reduction in powergrid\ \ and cpu requirements for Afterburner, Microwarpdrive, and Micro Jump Drive modules
\n\ 99.9% reduction in powergrid and cpu requirements for Scan Probe Launcher and\ \ Target Painter modules
\n300% bonus to Target Painter optimal range
\n\ 99% reduction in Target Painter effectiveness
\n100% resistance to ECM effects
\n\ 70% resistance to sensor dampener, target painter, energy neutralizer, and energy\ \ nosferatu effects" capacitor: 5,000 GJ cargohold: "0 m\xB3" class: Flag Cruiser cpu: 1.0 dronebay: '' externallinks: '' extrahold: "10 m\xB3" extraholdtype: Ammo Hold faction: CONCORD grouping: Flag Cruiser highlights1: '' highlights2: '' highlights3: '' highlights4: '' highs: 1 hulltype: Enforcer Class inertia: 0.6 info: 'The Monitor was initially developed by the CONCORD Directive Intelligence Agency as an observation ship that could survive extremely hostile areas of space for observation and data collection missions against pirate, capsuleer, and emergent threats. To serve in this role the Monitor was developed with defensive technology inspired by the venerable "Polaris" line of frigates. After initial field testing demonstrated the incredible durability of this new vessel, CONCORD Aerospace realized that a civilian version would potentially prove valuable to capsuleer fleet commanders and the Inner Circle approved the distribution of blueprint copies directly to worthy capsuleers through the "loyalty point" program. Flag Cruisers like the Monitor are specialized in survivability and observation at the expense of virtually all other functions. Powerful shield generators and thick armor plating combine with the smallest signature radius of any cruiser to create one of the most durable ships ever seen in New Eden. The Monitor also enjoys impressive sensor capabilities and digital systems hardened against hostile electronic warfare. In exchange for these benefits the Monitor gives up virtually all offensive capabilities and utility. The Monitor is only able to fit propulsion modules, low-power target painters, and probe launchers. This ship is the ultimate specialist, useful for fleet commanders who serve as a stable presence on a chaotic battlefield.' launchers: 0 lows: 0 mass: 16000000 maxlockedtargets: 12 maxvelocity: 220 mediums: 3 powergrid: 3.0 quote: Observation is the first step on the path to control. quote_attribution: CDIA Director Tobias Golsur reqskills: '* {{RequiredSkill|Flag Cruisers|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Fleet Command|I}} *** {{RequiredSkill|Wing Command|V}} **** {{RequiredSkill|Leadership|V}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Advanced Target Management|I}} *** {{RequiredSkill|Target Management|V}} **** {{RequiredSkill|CPU Management|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|V}} * {{RequiredSkill|Gallente Cruiser|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Gallente Destroyer|III}} *** {{RequiredSkill|Gallente Frigate|III}} **** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|II}} * {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Cruiser|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Destroyer|III}} *** {{RequiredSkill|Minmatar Frigate|III}} **** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|II}} * {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Cruiser|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Destroyer|III}} *** {{RequiredSkill|Caldari Frigate|III}} **** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|II}} * {{RequiredSkill|Amarr Cruiser|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Amarr Destroyer|III}} *** {{RequiredSkill|Amarr Frigate|III}} **** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}} ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|II}}' rigs_calibration: 0 rigs_count: 0 rigs_size: '''''' scanres: 400 mm sensortype: Gravimetric sensorvalue: 20 points shieldem: 90 shieldexp: 90 shieldhp: 9000 shieldkin: 90 shieldtherm: 90 shipid: 45534 shipimg: Monitor.jpg shipname: Monitor sigradius: 40 m structurehp: 2000 targetrange: 250 km tech: 2 totaltraintime: 68d 9h 32m turrets: 0 variations: '{{Ship|Enforcer}}' volume: 100000 warpspeed: 4 AU/s warptime: 13.31s wikireferences: '' source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Monitor tech_level: Tech 2 title: Monitor type_id: 45534 validation_score: 1.0 --- Monitor
## Summary
Following requests for a more headshot-resistant ship (headshotting being the act of trying to kill the enemy FC(s) first), the Monitor is the first Flag Cruiser to come to New Eden. It has no offensive abilities whatsoever aside from being able to fit a minimal-strength target painter. In exchange, it is exceptionally durable, having 183k base EHP combined with the signature radius of a Frigate. Unlike other CONCORD ships, Monitors are not special edition ships, and BPCs can be acquired through the CONCORD LP store.
## Skills
The costs of the CONCORD ships mean that any pilot will want high skills before they fly it.
## Tactics
The Monitor is designed to create an extremely durable platform from which FCs can tag targets, call primaries, and direct fleet movements. Its ridiculous ehp is designed to make it an extremely unfavorable target to engage first, as it will take far too long to kill. The purpose of the essentially zero-strength target painter with ridiculous range is so that the FC can get on kill mails.
## Notes
Since the Monitor has no Turret Hardpoints or Launcher Hardpoints and very limited Power Grid and CPU it cannot fit modules capable of attacking or damaging other ships. The Monitor is only capable of fitting Target Painters, Automated Targeting Systems, Propulsion modules, Scan Probe Launchers, and festival launchers. This leaves the Monitor in a special role. While it is very evasive, it is not impossible to catch and warp interdict or scramble it, plus (as of 2019 information) it carries the price of an expensive battleship. Thus, for smaller fights the FC may wish to consider an alternative platform from which to command. ## Patch History