Exploration Ships And Fittings
Exploration can be done with almost any ship, as long as it has a high slot that can fit a Launcher. There is multiple support equipment that allows you to be more efficient, however.
Basic
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ship | 1x Any ship with a launcher slot | A Probe Launcher is needed to scan down signatures. You need to be able to fit one |
| High slot | 1x Probe Launcher | The main equipment to launch your Probes into space and start scanning |
| Ammunition | 8x Scanner Probes | A minimum of 8 Scanner Probes are required to load a Probe Launcher and make it functional |
| Mid slot | 1x Data Analyzer | Needed to hack and loot Data sites. |
| Mid slot | 1x Relic Analyzer | Needed to hack and loot Relic sites. |
Advanced
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ship | Magnate | T1 Amarr frigatte that provides a 7.5% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength and +5 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength per level |
| Ship | Heron | T1 Caldari frigatte that provides a 7.5% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength and +5 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength per level |
| Ship | Imicus | T1 Gallente frigatte that provides a 7.5% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength and +5 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength per level |
| Ship | Probe | T1 Minmatar frigatte that provides a 7.5% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength and +5 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength per level |
| Ship | Anathema | T2 Amarr Covert Ops that provides a 10% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength per level, +10 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength, -10% survey probe flight time and 20% reduced CPU need for Cloaking Devices per level |
| Ship | Buzzard | T2 Caldari Covert Ops that provides a 10% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength per level, +10 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength, -10% survey probe flight time and 20% reduced CPU need for Cloaking Devices per level |
| Ship | Helios | T2 Gallente Covert Ops that provides a 10% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength per level, +10 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength, -10% survey probe flight time and 20% reduced CPU need for Cloaking Devices per level |
| Ship | Cheetah | T2 Minmatar Covert Ops that provides a 10% bonus to Scanner Probe Strength per level, +10 bonus to Relic and Data Analyzer Virus Strength, -10% survey probe flight time and 20% reduced CPU need for Cloaking Devices per level |
| High slot | Prototype Cloaking Device | Scanning is possible while being cloaked, which means you are much more secure during the scan part of Exploration. Make sure to launch your Probes before cloaking. Decreases your speed by 90% while active |
| High slot | Improved Cloaking Device | Scanning is possible while being cloaked, which means you are much more secure during the scan part of Exploration. Make sure to launch your Probes before cloaking. Decreases your speed by 75% while active |
| High slot | Covert Ops Cloaking Device | Scanning is possible while being cloaked, which means you are much more secure during the scan part of Exploration. Make sure to launch your Probes before cloaking. Does not affect speed while active |
| Mid slot | Afterburner | Higher speed is good |
| Mid slot | MicroWarpDrive | Higher speed is good |
| Mid slot | Cargo Scanner | Allows you to scan possible hacking targets to see if they are worth it |
| Mid slot | Scan Acquisition Array | Reduces the scan time by 10%(I) or 20%(II) |
| Mid slot | Scan Pinpointing Array | Reduces the scan deviation by 10%(I) or 20%(II) |
| Mid slot | Scan Rangefinding Array | Increases the scan strength by 5%(I) or 10%(II) |
| Low slot | Expanded Cargohold | Increases your cargo hold at the expense of speed and hitpoints |
| Rig | Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I | Increases scan strength by 10%. It is advisable to rather equip two Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I than any II |
| Rig | Small Emission Scope Sharpener | Increases virus health of the Relic Analyzer by 10(I) or 20(II) |
| Rig | Small Memetic Algorithm Bank | Increases virus health of the Data Analyzer by 10(I) or 20(II) |
Ship fits
Heron
Good basic fit. You won't be able to do much with it besides Exploration, but you will be able to survive as long as you are careful.
[Heron, TEST_Free] Prototype Cloaking Device I Core Probe Launcher I, Core Scanner Probe I [Empty High slot] 5MN Microwarpdrive I Cargo Scanner I Relic Analyzer I Data Analyzer I Scan Rangefinding Array I Nanofiber Internal Structure I Damage Control I Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I [Empty Rig slot]
Astero
Not intended for actual combat, but rather to shoot other Explorers who are not paying attention. Note that the lack of a Data Analyzer means you will only be able to hack Relic sites with this fit.
[Astero, Nullsec combat/explo] Covert Ops Cloaking Device II Sisters Core Probe Launcher, Core Scanner Probe I 5MN Microwarpdrive I Relic Analyzer II Faint Epsilon Scoped Warp Scrambler Faint Epsilon Scoped Warp Scrambler IFFA Compact Damage Control Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II Drone Damage Amplifier II Small Emission Scope Sharpener II Small Explosive Armor Plate I [Empty Rig slot] Hobgoblin II x5 Hornet EC-300 x5 Warrior II x5
Helios
Like the Heron, the Helios is not fitted for combat. The Covert Ops Cloaking Device and fast turn speed ensure survivability though.
[Helios, Nullsec exploration] Covert Ops Cloaking Device II Sisters Core Probe Launcher, Core Scanner Probe I 5MN Microwarpdrive I Data Analyzer II Relic Analyzer II Surface Cargo Scanner I Scan Rangefinding Array I Damage Control II Nanofiber Internal Structure II Nanofiber Internal Structure II Small Emission Scope Sharpener II Small Low Friction Nozzle Joints I