Moa

Moa The Moa was designed as an all-out combat ship, and its heavy armament allows the Moa to tackle almost anything that floats in space. In contrast to its nemesis the Thorax, the Moa is most effective at long range where its railguns and missile batteries can rain death upon foes. Caldari Cruiser Skill Bonus: 10% bonus to Medium Hybrid Turret optimal range and 5% bonus to shield resistance per level.
Structure Structure Hitpoints 1,524 HP Max Velocity 164 m/sec Inertia Modifier 0.54 Mass 11,720,000 kg Volume 101000 m3 Capacity 250 m3 Fitting powergrid Output 780 MW Low Slots 4 Med Slots 4 High Slots 6 CPU Output 360 tf Launcher hardpoints 2 Turret hardpoints 5 Calibration 400 points Upgrade Hardpoints 3 Capacitor Recharge time 491.25 s Capacitor Capacity 1375 GJ Targeting Maximum Targeting Range 55 km Max Locked Targets 7 Gravimetric Sensor Strength 16 points Signature Radius 135 m Scan Resolution 253 mm Shield Shield Capacity 1875 HP Shield Em Damage Resistance 0 % Shield Explosive Damage Resistance 50 % Shield Kinetic Damage Resistance 40 % Shield Thermal Damage Resistance 20 % Shield recharge time 1250 s Armor Armor Hitpoints 1,329 HP Armor Em Damage Resistance 50 % Armor Explosive Damage Resistance 10 % Armor Kinetic Damage Resistance 25 % Armor Thermal Damage Resistance 45 % Drones Drone Capacity 15 m3 Drone Bandwidth 15 Mbit/sec Miscellaneous Tech Level 1 Rig Size Medium		Blueprint Moa Blueprint Required skills Primary Skill required Caldari Cruiser III Spaceship Command III Caldari Frigate IV Spaceship Command I Material Requirements Skill / Industry Industry 1 Material / Mineral Tritanium 608,212 Pyerite 152,691 Mexallon 39,508 Isogen 9,590 Nocxium 2,363 Zydrine 595 Megacyte 176 Waste Waste Factor 10% Variations Tech I Moa Tech II Eagle Onyx Faction Gila

The Moa is a ship that has been described as "a collision between a giraffe and a shipping container." Asymmetrically designed, and by some accounts, downright ugly, its appearance has led many pilots to shun it for its more aesthetically pleasing brother, the Caracal.

Despite its appearances, the Moa is an effective combat ship. The bonus to shield resistances makes the ship a tough nut to crack, and its slot layout means it's configurable for a variety of jobs. Like many shield tanked ships, fitting tackling gear decreases the durability of the vessel.

While the Moa is less capable as a pure tackling ship than the Thorax, Omen or Stabber, its range bonus makes it desirable as a sniper, and it often serves as a stepping stone for pilots who want to fly a Ferox or a Rokh. The range bonus also results in pilots using the Moa with blasters, which gives it a moderately longer ranged punch than the Thorax or Vexor.

With two Tech II ship variants, the Moa is readily available outside of major trade hubs. Although not as durable as the Onyx or as long ranged as the Eagle, the Moa remains a capable ship in the hands of a well trained pilot.

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Moa 1

Moa 2