Merlin

Merlin

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.

Structure

Structure HitpointsStructure Hitpoints
313 HP
Max VelocityMax Velocity
268 m/sec
Inertia ModifierInertia Modifier
3.49
MassMass
997,000 kg
VolumeVolume
16500 m3
CapacityCapacity
130 m3

Fitting

powergrid Outputpowergrid Output
35 MW
Low SlotsLow Slots
2
Med SlotsMed Slots
4
High SlotsHigh Slots
4
CPU OutputCPU Output
175 tf
Launcher hardpointsLauncher hardpoints
2
Turret hardpointsTurret hardpoints
2
CalibrationCalibration
400 points
Upgrade HardpointsUpgrade Hardpoints
3

Capacitor

Recharge timeRecharge time
234.38 s
Capacitor CapacityCapacitor Capacity
350 GJ

Targeting

Maximum Targeting RangeMaximum Targeting Range
30 km
Max  Locked TargetsMax Locked Targets
4
Gravimetric Sensor StrengthGravimetric Sensor Strength
11 points
Signature RadiusSignature Radius
40 m
Scan ResolutionScan Resolution
550 mm

Shield

Shield CapacityShield Capacity
469 HP
Shield Em Damage ResistanceShield Em Damage Resistance
0 %
Shield Explosive Damage ResistanceShield Explosive Damage Resistance
50 %
Shield Kinetic Damage ResistanceShield Kinetic Damage Resistance
40 %
Shield Thermal Damage ResistanceShield Thermal Damage Resistance
20 %
Shield recharge timeShield recharge time
625 s

Armor

Armor HitpointsArmor Hitpoints
351 HP
Armor Em Damage ResistanceArmor Em Damage Resistance
50 %
Armor Explosive Damage ResistanceArmor Explosive Damage Resistance
10 %
Armor Kinetic Damage ResistanceArmor Kinetic Damage Resistance
25 %
Armor Thermal Damage ResistanceArmor Thermal Damage Resistance
45 %

Miscellaneous

Tech LevelTech Level
1
Rig SizeRig Size
Small
 

Blueprint

Merlin Blueprint i Merlin Blueprint

Required skills

Primary Skill required
Caldari Frigate Caldari Frigate III
Spaceship CommandSpaceship Command I

Material Requirements

Skill / Industry
Industry Industry
1
Material / Mineral
Tritanium Tritanium
20,860
Pyerite Pyerite
9,288
Mexallon Mexallon
3,095
Isogen Isogen
584
Nocxium Nocxium
2
Zydrine Zydrine
2
Megacyte Megacyte
2
Waste
? Waste Factor
10%

Variations

Tech I
i Merlin
Tech II
i Harpy
i Hawk
Faction
i Worm

Contents

Summary

Merlin is the top tier T1 combat frigate for Caldari, sporting a mixed weapon layout of missiles and turret and one of the most powerful shield tank among the T1 frigates.

Also see

Merlin (Fitting)

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Caldari Starships

Frigates Tech 1 Frigates: IbisBantamCondorHeronGriffinKestrelMerlin | Faction Frigates: Caldari Navy Hookbill
Tech 2 Assault Ships: HarpyHawk | Interceptors: RaptorCrow | Covert Ops: BuzzardManticore | Electronic Attack Ships: Kitsune
Destroyers Tech 1 Destroyers: CormorantCorax
Tech 2 Interdictors: Flycatcher
Cruisers Tech 1 Cruisers: OspreyBlackbirdCaracalMoa | Faction Cruisers: Caracal Navy IssueOsprey Navy Issue
Tech 2 Heavy Assault Ships: CerberusEagle | Recon Ships: RookFalcon | Heavy Interdictors: Onyx | Logistics: Basilisk
Tech 3 Strategic Cruisers: Tengu
Battlecruisers Tech 1 Combat Battlecruisers: FeroxDrake | Attack Battlecruisers: Naga | Faction Battlecruisers: Drake Navy Issue
Tech 2 Command Ships: NighthawkVulture
Battleships Tech 1 Battleships: ScorpionRavenRokh | Faction Battleships: Scorpion Navy IssueRaven Navy IssueRaven State Issue
Tech 2 Black Ops: Widow | Marauders: Golem
Industrials Tech 1 Industrials: BadgerBadger Mark II | Freighter: Charon
Tech 2 Transport Ships: Bustard | Blockade Runners: Crane | Jump Freighters: Rhea
Capitals Tech 1 Carrier: Chimera | Dreadnought: Phoenix | Supercarrier: Wyvern | Titan: Leviathan

Factions with unique Spacecraft

Amarr EmpireCaldari StateGallente FederationMinmatar RepublicJove EmpireAngel CartelBlood Raider CovenantGuristas PiratesSansha's NationSerpentis Corporation