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In YC114 each major empire faction, having been embroiled in a harrowing, extensive, long-term war, recognized the growing need for support and logistics functionality in their vessels during the kind of protracted interstellar warfare that might otherwise prove exhausting for its participants. In the Minmatar Republic, this led to the redesign and redeployment of the Burst.
The Burst had been a small and fast cargo vessel. This all changed after the redesign, when the Burst found its small-time mining capabilities curtailed in lieu of logistics systems that moved its focus to shield support for friendly vessels.
Kind of like a baby Scimitar. Speed is good as you'd expect, and the slot layout and fitting work well for a high speed cap regen setup like you generally see on a Scimmy (although cap stability with a MWD is difficult, particularly with low skills). Fairly simple to fly, and takes advantage of the frigates' natural strengths. Quite fragile though, so potentially unforgiving.
Minmatar Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
Role Bonus:
[Burst, TF Burst] Capacitor Power Relay I Damage Control I Micro Auxiliary Power Core I Small Capacitor Booster I, Cap Booster 200 5MN Microwarpdrive I Medium Shield Extender I Small Remote Shield Booster I Small Remote Shield Booster I Small Remote Shield Booster I Small EM Shield Reinforcer I Small Core Defense Field Extender I Small Core Defense Field Extender I Acolyte I x1 Cap Booster 200 x20
[Burst, Frigate/Destroyer Logi] Damage Control II Capacitor Power Relay II Capacitor Power Relay II Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I Medium Azeotropic Ward Salubrity I Multispectrum Shield Hardener II Small S95a Remote Shield Booster Small S95a Remote Shield Booster Small S95a Remote Shield Booster Small Capacitor Control Circuit I Small Capacitor Control Circuit I Small Capacitor Control Circuit I Light Armor Maintenance Bot I x1
[Burst, Test Free Style Burst] Damage Control I Capacitor Power Relay I Capacitor Power Relay I 1MN Microwarpdrive I Medium Shield Extender I Multispectrum Shield Hardener I Small Remote Shield Booster I Small Remote Shield Booster I Small Remote Shield Booster I Small Capacitor Control Circuit I Small Capacitor Control Circuit I Small Capacitor Control Circuit I Light Armor Maintenance Bot I x1