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The [[Ishtar]], a [[Gallente]] [[Heavy Assault Ship|heavy assault ship]] that makes an amazingly good [[pirate hunting]] (ratting) platform for [[0.0]]. When many people think about killing the dangerous [[Pirate|pirate]] [[Battleship|battleship]]s for profit, they think of the [[Caldari]] [[Raven]] or [[Drake]]. At least, they think of using a [[Battlecruiser|battlecruiser]] or [[Battleship|battleship]]. The [[Ishtar]], however, is the perfect example of how a  [[Heavy_Assault_Ship|heavy assault ship]] can make an excellent ratting platform. The two things that distinguish this ship from the rest is it's ability to tank an amazing amount of [[Damage|damage]], as well as it's ability to maintain a good amount of [[Dps|dps]] while doing it. 

The [[Ishtar]] is a teir-2 ship, and so, requires a little higher skill investment to be able to fly it. ( [[Gallente Frigate]] IV and [[Gallente Cruiser]] V ) However, this investment isn't exceptionally large, since you would need Cruisers to level 4 in order to fly Battleships. In addition, it can be said that the [[Ishtar]] is a better ratting platform than many [[Battleship]]s, and [[Battlecruiser]]s out there.

The best news is, if you fit your [[Ishtar]] well, you can out-tank and out-[[Damage|damage]] a [[Drake]], and give the [[Raven]] a run for it's money. The only downside to the  [[Ishtar]] is it's cargohold size. with a cargohold of only 460m3, you will be limited to the amount you can loot at once. However, this is a good 100m3 larger than the [[Drake]]'s  cargohold.


== Principles of Fitting Your [[Ishtar|Ishtar]] ==



=== What Kind of Tank? ===



=== Drones ===



=== Looting Devices ===


===[[Ishtar|Ishtar]] fits===

For a list of fittings (or to add your own) see [[Ishtar (Fitting)]]

== Example Fitting ==



==== Passive Tank Fitting ====



=== Drone Selection ===

=== High Slots ===


== Tactics ==

The basic tactic of Rifter combat is to settle into a comfortable orbit around your .

=== Scanning ===



=== Engaging ===



=== Looting ===


== Relevant Skills ==

=== Basic Skills ===

To fit the buffer tanked version of the Rifter you will need the following skills:

* [[Minmatar Frigate]] III
* [[Hull Upgrades]] IV
* [[Energy Management]] IV
* [[High Speed Maneuvering]] I
* [[Propulsion Jamming]] I
* [[Small Projectile Turrent]] IV
* [[Gunnery]] II
* [[Small Autocannon Specialization]] I
* [[Missile Launcher Operation]] I
* [[Rockets]] I
* [[Engineering]] IV
* [[Electronics]] V
* [[Weapons Upgrades]] III

The active [[Tanking|tanking]] version also requires:

* [[Repair Systems]] III
* [[Mechanic]] III

=== Advanced Skills ===

There are two main groups of skills that will improve your effectiveness in the Rifter. These are the gunnery and navigation skills. If you want to fly the active tanked version then capacitor skills will also prove to be important. I would recommend that you make it your aim to train the following skills up to at least level three, preferably level four. I didn't start to fly cruisers until I'd got all my gunnery skills to four and most of my navigation skills at least to three.

* [[Gunnery]] - increases the rate of fire 2% per level and needed for bigger guns
* [[Motion Prediction]] - 5% more tracking per level
* [[Rapid Firing]] - 4% increase to rate of fire
* [[Sharpshooter]] - 5% increase to optimal range
* [[Surgical Strike]] - 3% bonus to [[Damage|damage]]
* [[Trajectory Analysis]] - 5% bonus to falloff (see above)
* [[Minmatar Frigate]] - 5% bonus to [[Damage|damage]] and 7.5% tracking bonus
* [[Acceleration Control]] - 5% bonus to mircrowarp drive speed
* [[Evasive Maneuvering]] - 5% agility bonus, lets you maintain a faster, tighter orbit
* [[Navigation]] - 5% ship velocity bonus

If you want to use an active tank then the following will all help too:

* [[Energy Management]] - 5% more capacitor
* [[Energy Systems Operation]] - 5% reduction in capacitor recharge time
* [[Propulsion Jamming]] - 5% less capacitor need for scramblers and webs
* [[Repair Systems]] - 5% reduction in repair time, so you can repair faster but also need more capacitor
* [[High Speed Maneuvering]] - 5% microwarp drive capacitor use, so you can use it for longer