The Heron is the Caldari T1 exploration frigate. Its bonuses lend its hand toward scanning down and running exploration sites, however it can easily be used for scouting. For an upgrade to the Heron, look into using a Buzzard.

• Caldari Frigate I
  • Spaceship Command I

The Heron has good computer and electronic systems, giving it the option of participating in electronic warfare. But it has relatively poor defenses and limited weaponry, so it's more commonly used for scouting and exploration.

Caldari Frigate Skill Bonus (Per Skill Level):
7.5% increase to scan strength of probes
5% bonus to Salvager cycle time

Role Bonus:
+5 Virus Strength to Relic and Data Analyzers

<EFT>[Heron, TF Heron]

Nanofiber Internal Structure I Damage Control I

5MN Microwarpdrive I Cargo Scanner I Relic Analyzer I Data Analyzer I Scan Rangefinding Array I

Prototype Cloaking Device I Core Probe Launcher I, Core Scanner Probe I [Empty High slot]

Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I [Empty Rig slot]</EFT>

<EFT>[Heron, Prober]

Expanded Probe Launcher I, Combat Scanner Probe I [Empty High slot]

[Empty Med slot] [Empty Med slot] [Empty Med slot]

[Empty Low slot] [Empty Low slot]

Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I [Empty Rig slot]</EFT>