Simple question: For PVP use (solo, small fleet, and large fleet) what are the advantages and disadvantages of the Ishtar and Vagabond?
And ultimately, which is the better choice (for the majority of combat situations)?
Red Mage
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for majority, go Vaga. It does not have the broken GTFO 17 km/s it used to have, but it is the fastest t2 hac there is. The GTFO factor of the ishtar is poor. it is slow, even w/ mwd and not as agile.
I'm not saying the ISh is vulnerable, it has a better EHP and Active tank, but if it gets caught in EWAR it's over. Where as Vaga only worries about Neuts, Webs, and Scrams. However a vagabind can also take out most things that catch up to it w/ scrams.
Anything can catch an ishtar. so for the purposes of satisfying "The majority of combat situations," I would say VAGABOND.
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Larreau
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agreed. the ishtar is a cruiser sized domi and was way more fun before the speed nerf. its still nice and powerful but its not a terribly viable solo boat. but used in small fleets as a cruise sized domi its awesome.
the vaga is something else though. its still a viable solo hit and run boat. its speed and tactics make it more useful. it can harass the enemy and dictate the engagement much more effectively.
