Introduction to T1 frigates - Amarr, Caldari

In this post and the next I will go through the t1 pvp frigates, and give an example of a "standard" fit.  Some ships work fine if you are lacking skills for t2 modules, other ships do not.  Feel free to adjust the fits as needed for skills or cost.  Most of the fits have only minimal ammo and drones - always bring a full drone bay and multiple types of ammo.  Today is only caldari and amarr frigates.  Minmatar and Gallente will be the next post.

Amarr Frigates:

Executioner - This is a great frigate.  Like the other "attack" frigates it is relatively fast.  The long range of t2 pulse lasers combined with its speed allow you to scram kite in this very effectively.  This ship really needs t2 guns and good supports, particularly capacitor skills.

[Executioner, scram kite]
Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste
Damage Control II
Heat Sink II

1MN Afterburner II
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I

Small Focused Pulse Laser II, Scorch S
Small Focused Pulse Laser II, Scorch S
Small Focused Pulse Laser II, Scorch S
[empty high slot]

Punisher - This is one of the weakest t1 frigates.  Its poor tracking, combined with its slow speed and lack of range control (because it has only 2 mids) make it much worse than the executioner and tormentor.  It works 'ok' against scram kiters because of its natural range, but you have no way to stop them from disengaging and leaving.  There is a gimmick fit you can use for this against mwd kiters.  With this gimmick fit, you want to pretend to have an afterburner by manually adjusting your speed, and then using heat and your max speed to land the scram.  Yes, it has autocannons.  You can fit dual light pulses if you would like, which gives you a bit more dps, but the capacitor on it already needs careful management.  The standard fit is linked as well, but I do not recommend it.

[Punisher, fake ab]
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Armor Repairer II
Damage Control II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II

Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I

200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
Small Diminishing Power System Drain I

Small Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Small Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Small Nanobot Accelerator I

[Punisher, Standard]
200mm Reinforced Steel Plates II
Damage Control II
Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste
Heat Sink II

1MN Afterburner II
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I

Dual Light Pulse Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency S
Dual Light Pulse Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency S
Dual Light Pulse Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency S
Small 'Knave' Energy Drain

Small Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Small Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Small Energy Metastasis Adjuster I



Rest of the frigates after the break