After being nearly annihilated by a hawk within 15 seconds whilst in a Cat I've wanted one and now I do
I've been told to put scatter guns on it but what else should i use?
I've been told to put scatter guns on it but what else should i use?
I totally agree on that analisis, I'll just change the S1 weapons, I'll go for a couple of YellowJacket ballistic Gatling: they ahve a hight rete of fire (even better if you overclock them) and are perferct for engaging smaller nimble ship and ground vehicles.Hardpoint and DPS calculator assume every shot hits target. You also must take in account your required flight style. The Hawk is a light fighter, so it can't take too much hits. Flying against fighters means flying evasive and means that your opponent doesn't has a lot time on target, but also you don't have a lot time on target. You best use this time as best as possible. Cannons which are able to penetrate the shields. Flying against bigger ships means that you must be able to do as much as possible damage with you 4 S2 and 2 S1 mount points.
I would use sledges or strife mass drivers, fixed. The 2 S1 mount points I would gimbal with S1 gimbals. They won't do massive damage, but each small hit helps. At least they prevent the opponents shield from recharging. Scatter guns don't have the reach. In order to do much damage, all pellets hitting target, you need to be very close. I also would use ballistic or neutron cannons.