Capsuleer Tactical Reference - Combat & Scanning Systems 101
ASTROMETRIC SCANNING BASICS
Distances in space are measured in AUs:
1 AU = 149,000,000 km
3 AU = 447,000,000 km
7 AU = 1,043,000,000 km
48 AU = 7,152,000,000 km

Max Probe Scanner Range: ~14.4 AU
(2,147,483,647 \xf7 149,000,000 km)
Useful for probe and d-scan operations in large systems.

FACTION SENSOR TYPES

Faction Sensor Type
Minmatar LADAR (radar-like)
Caldari Gravimetric
Gallente Magnetometric
Amarr RADAR

Tip: Use matching ECM to jam the correct sensor type.

BEST DAMAGE TYPES TO USE

Faction Weakness
Guristas Kinetic
Serpentis Thermal
Mordus Legion Thermal / Kinetic
Blood Raiders EM / Thermal
Sansha Nation EM / Thermal
Angel Cartel Explosive
Mercenaries Thermal
Corpum Forces EM / Thermal

DAMAGE DEALT BY NPC FACTIONS

Faction/NPC Damage Types
Guristas Kinetic / Thermal
Serpentis Thermal / Kinetic
Blood Raiders Thermal / EM
Sansha Nation EM / Thermal
Angel Cartel Explosive / Kinetic / Thermal
Minmatar Navy Thermal / Explosive
Amarr Navy EM / Thermal
Mordus Legion Kinetic / Thermal
Corpum Forces EM / Thermal

TIPS:

Match ammo and drones to enemy weaknesses for faster kills.

Fit resist mods based on enemy damage type for efficient tanking.

Carry multiple ammo types for adaptability in long engagements.