Claw

Interceptors utilize a combination of advanced alloys and electronics to reduce their effective signature radius. This, along with superior maneuverability and speed, makes them very hard to target and track, particularly for high caliber turrets.

Developer: Boundless Creation

The Boundless Creation ships are based on the Brutor tribe's philosophy of warfare: simply fit as much firepower onto your ship as humanly possible. On the other hand, defense systems and “cheap tricks” like electronic warfare have never been a high priority.

Like the Crusader with its 4 highs and 4 lows the Claw is built for speed and/or damage dealing. It has only 2 mid slots, limiting its ability to tackle. The fitting requirements and poor tracking of artillery mean the Claw is normally fit with autocannons, but as an interceptor it is rather fragile to be used as a brawler unless equipped with an armor plate, which does not play to the Claw's strengths as an interceptor - speed and agility. A kiting fit with a Warp Disruptor and Barrage is possible, but not really the best ship at this role (see Crusader or Slicer).

All in all, while the Claw's mix of high firepower with high speed might appeal, it is a fragile combination. However, if you beef up the tank with a plate you'll probably find a Jaguar or Wolf a better choice for what you're trying to do.

Minmatar Frigate bonuses (per skill level):

• 5% bonus to Small Projectile Turret damage
• 7.5% bonus to Small Projectile Turret tracking speed

Interceptors bonuses (per skill level):

• 15% reduction in Microwarpdrive signature radius penalty
• 5% bonus to Small Projectile Turret damage

Role Bonus:

• 80% reduction in Propulsion Jamming systems activation cost
• Immune to Interdiction Sphere Launcher, Warp Disruption Field Generator and Mobile Small, Medium and Large Warp Disruptor

• Minmatar Frigate V
  • Spaceship Command I
• Interceptors I
  • Evasive Maneuvering V
    • Navigation III
  • Spaceship Command III

[Claw, Solo Ratter Hunter]
280mm Howitzer Artillery II
280mm Howitzer Artillery II
280mm Howitzer Artillery II

Warp Disruptor II
5MN Cold-Gas Enduring Microwarpdrive

Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Tracking Enhancer II
Gyrostabilizer II

Small Projectile Ambit Extension II
Small Polycarbon Engine Housing II

[Claw, MWD Brawler]
Rocket Launcher II
200mm AutoCannon II
200mm AutoCannon II
200mm AutoCannon II

Warp Scrambler II
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive

Small Ancillary Armor Repairer
Gyrostabilizer II
True Sansha Multispectrum Coating
Damage Control II

Small Projectile Burst Aerator II
Small Projectile Ambit Extension I