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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