Astero

Astero	TypeID: 33468
Structure
Structure Hitpoints	600 HP
Cargo Capacity	210 m3
Drone Capacity	75 m3
Drone Bandwidth	25 Mbit/sec
Mass	975,000 kg
Volume	16,500m0 m3
Packaged Volume	2,500.0 m3
Inertia Modifier	2.87 x
33% 33% 33% 33%
Armor
Armor Hitpoints	600 HP
50% 35% 35% 10%
Shield
Shield Capacity	540 HP
Shield Recharge Time	625.00 s
0% 20% 40% 50%
Capacitor
Capacitor Capacity	430 GJ
Capacitor Recharge Time	195.00 s
Targeting
Maximum Targeting Range	37.00 km
Maximum Locked Targets	6
Signature Radius	35 m
Scan Resolution	620 mm
- 13 points - -
Propulsion
Maximum Velocity	312 m/sec
Ship Warp Speed	5.00 AU/s
Fitting
CPU Output	170 tf
Powergrid Output	32 MW
Calibration	350 points
Turret Hardpoints	2
Launcher Hardpoints	0
High Power Slots	2
Medium Power Slots	2
Low Power Slot	4
Rig Slots	3

Description

This was one of the first vessels the Sisters of EVE made available to capsuleers. It had been under development by the Sanctuary corporation, whose interest in exploration includes not only search & rescue operations but also a constant inquiry into the nature of the EVE Gate. Thanks to the Sisters' efforts and the Sanctuary's particular expertise, the Astero is an agile, tenacious ship that aptly adheres to the mantra of both rescuers and explorers: Stay safe, stay hidden, and use every tool at your disposal.

It is particularly adept at venturing into dangerous territories, not merely in recovering whatever may be of interest but also in being able to safely bring it back. Its engines have alternate power sources that come into play should any of its cargo - for which it has plenty of room - cause serious interference with internal systems. Its carapace is extremely well armored for a ship this agile, and covered in sensors capable of letting its crew track a myriad of different organic signatures. The crew itself is safely protected from any number of transmittable ailments from rescues and other unexpected passengers, thanks to special quarantine bays that are conveniently located near jettisonable openings.

And lastly, an ingenious but cryptic transfer in part of the warp core functionality to an outlying cylindrical structure means the Astero is able to run certain higher-level cloaking functions with very little technical cost, and minimal interference from warp. The Sisters of EVE have refused to comment on this technology, other than to recommend it not be tampered with.

Traits

Gallente Frigate bonuses (per skill level):

• 20% bonus to Drone hitpoints

Amarr Frigate bonuses (per skill level):

• 4% bonus to all armor resistances

Role Bonus:

• 100% reduction in Cloaking Devices CPU requirement
• 37.5% bonus to Core and Combat Scanner Probe strength
• 10+ bonus to Relic and Date Analyzer virus strength
• Can fit Covert Ops Cloaking Device
• Cloak reactivation delay reduced to 15 seconds

Sisters of EVE Ships
Frigates	Astero
Cruisers	Stratios
Battleships	Nestor

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