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This begs the question... what are you doing with the POB?

As mass is not realy a concern at this time perhaps mark 4 protons are good all arounders but mark 2 image-req and mark 2 space bombs are usefull as well.

As to Counter messures I am no expert but I ususaly use good old Chaff... it is cheap and seems to work well enough if used properly.

ok thx, i was just wanting something for all around use that would last a bit longer

You get as many rounds with plain chaff, the higher stuff is just more effective. Put the best CM launcher you can in and see what you like (the best launcher will take any CM).

This is a good question and it all depends what you do with your POB. In PvP I pack 3 racks of Mk II Image recs with 6 missiles per pack, this means instant death for whoever I get a lock on, as they cant dodge 3 missiles, or I haven't seen anyone do so yet. As for PvE. Mk IV Protons pack a punch, but you get a maximum of 12-13 per pack. Mk III concussions cause 8k damage and you get 15 per pack. You can couple these with Mk III protons, so that you hit all aspects of the ship. But Concussions will take out components, especially on a Vette. It really is a question of what you do withyour POB. As for chaff, it's a big target and u need decent chaff, so EM emmiters or IFF's to give u the best effectivness. The trade off is the number of chaffs per pack. The lighter stuff gives more per pack, but less effectivness.

Microchaff gives you 15 per pack and has good effectiveness. IFF confusers and EM emitters are better, but they only have 7-8 or so shots per pack. For missiles, I would run IRECs, Proton IIIs (for pack size) or Proton IVs depending on what you are attacking.