Catalyst

Catalyst Ideally suited for both skirmish warfare and fleet support, the Catalyst is touted as one of the best anti-frigate platforms out there. Faced with its top-of-the-line tracking equipment, not many can argue. Destroyer Skill Bonus: 10% Bonus to Small Hybrid Turret tracking speed and 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret falloff per level Penalty: -25% rate of fire for all turrets Bonus: 50% bonus to optimal range for small hybrid turrets Fitting powergrid Output 60 MW Low Slots 3 Med Slots 2 High Slots 8 CPU Output 170 tf Launcher hardpoints 0 Turret hardpoints 8 Calibration 400 points Upgrade Hardpoints 3 Structure Max Velocity 256 m/sec Inertia Modifier 2.43 Ion Propulsion Strength 6 points Mass 1,761,000 kg Volume 55000 m3 Capacity 400 m3 Capacitor Recharge time 312.50 sec Capacitor Capacity 468.75 Energy Targeting Maximum Targeting Range 33 km Max Locked Targets 7 Magnetometric Sensor Strength 11 points Optimal Range Bonus 50 % Signature Radius 86 m Scan Resolution 500 mm Shield Shield Capacity 677 HP Shield Em Damage Resistance 0 % Shield Explosive Damage Resistance 50 % Shield Kinetic Damage Resistance 40 % Shield Thermal Damage Resistance 20 % Shield recharge time 625.00 sec Armor Armor Hitpoints 730 HP Armor Em Damage Resistance 50 % Armor Explosive Damage Resistance 10 % Armor Kinetic Damage Resistance 35 % Armor Thermal Damage Resistance 35 % Drones Drone Capacity 5 m3 Drone Bandwidth 5 Mbit/sec Miscellaneous Tech Level 1

Blueprint Catalyst Blueprint Required skills Primary Skill required Gallente Frigate III Spaceship Command I Secondary Skill required Destroyers I Spaceship Command III Material Requirements Material / Mineral Tritanium 51,487 Pyerite 14,520 Mexallon 6,362 Nocxium 266 Zydrine 45 Megacyte 26 Waste Waste Factor 10% Reprocess Material / Mineral Tritanium 46,806 Pyerite 13,200 Mexallon 5,784 Nocxium 242 Zydrine 41 Megacyte 24

Often overlooked in the leap from frigates to cruisers, the Catalyst is a valuable tool for the aspiring Gallente pilot. The ship's eight turret hardpoints and supporting bonuses give it a peerless ability to destroy small, fast moving targets like frigates and even interceptors. It can run low level mission with ease in PVE and functions admirably in PVP eliminating tacklers and other small targets before they can harass larger ships that might be unable to deal with them. Unfortunately the ship's underwhelming mid and low slot layout as well as limitations to its powergrid and capacitor mean that even if a pilot can manage to fit the full eight gun setup they will be hard pressed to back it up with any kind of meaningful tank. Pilots are well advised to capitalize on the ship's range bonuses and stay well away from the fray, as entering it will be done at their own peril. When out of combat the Catalyst takes on a second life. With its high slots and substantial cargo hold repurposed it can be used as a potent industrial ship. It can mine nearly as much as its much larger cousin the Vexor, and when fitted with an afterburner it is arguably second to none as a salvaging platform. Any Gallente pilot would be well served to have such a ship at their disposal.

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