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Merlin
The Merlin is the most powerful all-out combat frigate of the Caldari. It is highly valued for its versatility in using both missiles and turrets, while its defenses are exceptionally strong for a Caldari vessel.
Caldari Frigate Skill Bonus: 5% bonus to shield resistances and 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret optimal range per skill level.
Fitting
powergrid output 35
low slots 2
med slots 4
high slots 4
cpu output 175
launcher hardpoints 2
turret hardpoints 2
calibration 400
upgrade hardpoints 3
Shield
shield capacity 469
shield em damage resistance 1
shield explosive damage resistance 0.5
shield kinetic damage resistance 0.6
shield thermal damage resistance 0.8
shield recharge time 625000
Armor
armor hitpoints 351
armor em damage resistance 0.5
armor explosive damage resistance 0.9
armor kinetic damage resistance 0.75
armor thermal damage resistance 0.55
Structure
capacity 130 m³
mass 997000 kg
volume 16500 m³ packaged
structure hitpoints 313
max velocity 268
inertia modifier 3.49
Capacitor
recharge time 234375
capacitor capacity 350
Targeting
maximum targeting range 30000
max locked targets 4
gravimetric sensor strength 11
signature radius 40
scan resolution 550
Miscellaneous
tech level 1
rig size Small
base price z 285,000.00
Blueprint
Required skills
Primary Skill required
Caldari Frigate IIISpaceship Command I
Reprocessing
Material/Mineral
18,964
8,444
2,814
531
2
2
2