1. I got the best performance with 2 geckos and 3 t2 hobgoblins. I tried 5x heavy IIs 5x garde IIs and various mixes of mediums and lights. Medium drones got targeted a lot and needed near constant replacement. I lost some heavy and light drones but I never lost a gecko.

2. I used a prospect to hack and run ore (2x t2 data analyzers 1x t2 memetic algorithm rig and a deadspace AB for about 1300 m/s speed) Hacking had a minor effect on my OTA times and I only started doing it because I wanted to push my ticks under 6 minutes and at that point even 10 seconds mattered.

The Nestors were setup with
2x t2 large remote repair augment
1x t2 hyperspacial velocity optimizer

5x t2 large armor rep
1x t2 drone link augmentor
1x t2 auto targeting system

5x t2 cap recharger
1x t2 omnidirectional tracking link (tracking speed script used)

1x imperial navy EANM
1x t2 DCU
1x t2 1600mm steal plate
2x t2 drone damage amplifier
1x t2 capactior power relay

2x gecko
3x t2 hobgoblin


I ran a loki as my primary ddd with 5 domis assigned to it. A puslemare (scorch/mulitifreq) was the DDD for one domi and the two nestors. My boosts were off grid via an astarte with all 3 armor command boosts. I ran interdiction maneuvers and evasive maneuvers too. I would have to bring it on grid now but that's not an issue as had a huge +240k ehp tank for dealing with gankers. It got hit a few times and I remember one of the hits involved 10 goon/code t2 catas and it still survived. Having said that I would have to re-evaluate how I boosted my fleet because bringing a ship in just to sit there and do no damage seems kind of a waste.

The primary ddd would start with the frigates and work up. The secondary DDD would take a shot at one of the niarjas then move to the cruisers. Two DDDs helped NCO times a lot as there are tons of targets and the garde volley is overkill for one frigate. OTAs won't see much of a difference as most of the time is spent on large ships with lots of EHP. NMCs saw a boost in times but not as much as NCOs.


I look forward to seeing your results as the game has changed some since I last played.