Vigil

=Overview= The Vigil is arguably better than the rifter as a T1 tackler. Not only is it the fastest t1 frigate, it sports a high scan resolution and long targeting range so it can start locking before it gets in range and finish locking faster.

Bonuses

 * 5% bonus to Target Painter effectiveness per level
 * 5% bonus to velocity per level

=Fittings=

Pipe Runner

 * EVEMon Plan File


 * Highs:
 * Nothing


 * Mids:
 * 1MN MicroWarpdrive I
 * Small Capacitor Battery I


 * Lows:
 * Overdrive Injection System I
 * Overdrive Injection System I
 * Nanofiber Internal Structure I

Awesome for pipe running, meaning moving very quickly through non-secured space like the series of systems leading to empire from our station systems in 0.0 space. You will be nearly pushing 4000M/S (3800-3900 with no Acceleration Control skill) with the MWD and align and enter warp almost instantly. It is hard to die in this, even if you hit a bubble camp you can clear the distance to the gate before most people will be able to lock you. Compared to a shuttle you have 15x more cargo space (Good for minerals) and can move 8x as fast.


 * Alterations:
 * With decent fitting skills, you should be able to fit a cap recharger in that third midslot, as well, for perma-MWD goodess. - Tad Ghostal
 * Add a Prototype Cloak or Improved Cloak II for an extra measure of protection. If you're lucky, they'll only see the hull and think it's a Cheetah.

4 km/s Vigil

 * EVEMon Plan File


 * Highs:
 * 200mm AutoCannon I
 * 200mm AutoCannon I
 * Rocket Launcher I


 * Mids:
 * 1MN MicroWarpdrive
 * Warp Disruptor
 * Stasis Webifier


 * Lows:
 * Nanofiber Internal Structure
 * Overdrive Injector System
 * Overdrive Injector System

Upgrade to T2 in this order as your skills and wallet improve: Warp Disruptor, Lows, Web, MWD, Weapons. It's actually a complete waste of money to put t2 weapons on a tackling frigate since you're flying a paper thin ship that will die the first time someone sneezes on you but maybe you're a rich bastard. The vigil is the king of T1 frigate speed and arguably a better tackler than the rifter because of this. WIth T2 mods you can easily break 4KM/S in this ship even post-speed nerf.