<b>Minmatar Tactical Destroyer Bonuses Per Level:</b><br>
7.5% bonus to Small Projectile Turret damage <br>
10% bonus to Small Projectile Turret optimal range<br>
5% reduction in heat damage generated by modules <br>
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'''Misc Bonus: '''<br>
+33% Small Projectile Turret Damage <br>
95% reduction in Scan Probe Launcher CPU requirements <br>
• Additional bonuses are available when one of three Tactical Destroyer Modes are active. Modes may be changed no more than once every 10 seconds. <br>
• <u>''Defense Mode''</u> <br>
33.3% bonus to all shield and armor resistances while Defense Mode is active<br>
66.6% reduction in Microwarpdrive signature radius penalty while Defense Mode is active <br>
33.3% bonus to Remote Shield Booster amount, and reduction in activation cost while ''Defense Mode'' is enabled<br>
• <u>''Propulsion Mode''</u> <br>
66.6% bonus to Afterburner and Microwarpdrive speed boost while Propulsion Mode is enabled <br>
33.3% bonus to ship inertia modifier while Propulsion Mode is active <br>
• <u>''Sharpshooter Mode''</u> <br>
33.3% bonus to Small Projectile Turret tracking while Sharpshooter Mode is active <br>
33.3% bonus to Small Projectile Turret damage while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled <br>
100% bonus to sensor strength and targeting range while Sharpshooter Mode is active <br>
66.6% increased resistances against hostile Sensor Dampeners and Weapon Disruptors while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled
600 GJ
430 m³
Tactical Destroyer
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Minmatar Republic
Tactical Destroyers
6
Svipul Class
3.8
Released in YC 117 as the result of the first Republic Fleet joint research project to include engineers from all seven Minmatar tribes, the Svipul is a powerful symbol of inter-tribal unity for many Republic citizens.
Although the contributions of engineers from the Nefantar and Starkmanir tribes were fairly minor, a large delegation from the Vo-Lakat Thukker caravan and donations from Republic loyalist capsuleers across the cluster were invaluable to the development of this incredibly adaptable warship.
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No matter the bodies we wear, our hearts remain Matari.
The Svipul is the Minmatar Tactical Destroyer, released in Tiamat. It is bonused for Small Projectile Turret damage and optimal range. This has made it popular among lowsec solo PvPers, due to its role bonus somewhat negating the terrible falloff range of autocannons. Unusually, shield and armor fits are both viable for the Svipul, as both receive bonuses while in defensive mode. In addition, its bonus to MWD signature penalty gives it a decent speed tank while in defensive mode.
Skills
It is recommended that you have gunnery, shield and navigation support skills to at least 4 before flying a Svipul. You should also have T2 guns and a T2 shield tank, in addition to Minmatar Tactical Destroyer 4.
Tactics
Shifting between modes is important: be in defense when taking damage, propulsion when burning in or out, and sharpshooter when locking or tracking in on a target.
A lower sig radius and small-sized guns mean that the svipul pilot will generally prefer engagements with high angular momentum.
Starting in propulsion and switching to defense can reduce total align time, as you accelerate faster in prop mode and then switch to a mode with a lower top speed.
Notes
The Svipul was released in February 2015 in the Tiamat patch. The Tech 3 destroyers were given staggered releases from December 2014 to July 2015, with the order determined by players donating items to Empire NPCs. The Minmatar received the second most donations, and had their Tech 3 destroyer released second.
In Norse mythology, Svipul was a name of one of the Valkyries.
