The Kestrel can fit four missile launchers, making it an ideal Level 1 or 2 mission runner for missile specialists.

The Kestrel has the second highest signature radius of any tech 1 frigate, 47 meters, even though it is physically smaller and has less shields than the Rifter. It is not for the faint of heart, and unless you are making full use of the mid-slots, the Rifter is a better choice for survivability and damage potential purposes.

• Caldari Frigate I
  • Spaceship Command I

The Kestrel is a heavy missile boat with one of the most sophisticated sensor arrays around. Interestingly enough, it has been used by both the Caldari Navy and several wealthy trade corporations as a cargo-hauling vessel. It is one of few trading vessels with good punching power, making it ideal for solo trade-runs in dangerous areas. The Kestrel was designed so that it could take up to four missile launchers but as a result it can not be equipped with turret weapons nor with mining lasers.

Caldari Frigate Skill Bonuses (Per Skill Level):
5% bonus to Light Missile and Rocket damage
10% bonus to Light Missile and Rocket max velocity

<EFT>[Kestrel, Tackling Rockets]

Nanofiber Internal Structure I Ballistic Control System I

1MN Microwarpdrive I Warp Disruptor I Stasis Webifier I

'Malkuth' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Scourge Rocket 'Malkuth' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Scourge Rocket 'Malkuth' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Scourge Rocket 'Malkuth' Rocket Launcher I, Caldari Navy Scourge Rocket</EFT>

<EFT>[Kestrel, Hero Tackle]

Nanofiber Internal Structure I Nanofiber Internal Structure I

1MN Microwarpdrive I Tracking Disruptor I, Tracking Speed Disruption Script Tracking Disruptor I, Tracking Speed Disruption Script J5 Prototype Warp Disruptor I

Rocket Launcher I, Mjolnir Rocket Rocket Launcher I, Mjolnir Rocket Rocket Launcher I, Mjolnir Rocket Rocket Launcher I, Mjolnir Rocket

Small Processor Overclocking Unit I</EFT>

For anyone with a modicum of skills you won't need the Rig, but fit as necessary (they're pretty cheap at the moment.) Burn in, keep traversal high, and close orbit big ships while they miss you a bunch

<EFT>[Kestrel, Target Painting Missiles]

Ballistic Control System I Micro Auxiliary Power Core I

1MN Afterburner I Target Painter I Small Shield Extender I

Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile Upgraded 'Malkuth' Light Missile Launcher, Caldari Navy Scourge Light Missile </EFT>