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As a [[trader]], the Adder is the best ship available until the [[Cobra MkIII]] becomes an option. With 26T of space available when unshielded it can make a decent profit from selling cargo and can complete most [[Trader|trading]] missions. Unlike the Hauler, it also retains good combat efficiency and has decent armor for its price; letting it tank hits. Finally, it has good manoeuvrability, allowing it to dodge an [[interdiction]] with ease, and it is capable of [[Mass Lock|mass locking]] several small ships.

As a [[combat]] vessel, the Adder is surprisingly effective in the role. When compared to the [[Eagle MkII]], the Adder is less agile but has far better shielding, an additional utility slot, better armor, and a Class 2 hardpoint, giving it the advantage in both durability and firepower. However, the Adder's damage potential pales in comparison to the [[Viper MkIII]]. For this reason, it is better suited for mixed-combat roles such as [[Pirate|piracy]]. The Adder's Class 2 hardpoint serves it well in a variety of combat loadouts, and is of sufficient size to fit several [[Powerplay]] weapons. The main weakness of the Adder when outfitting it for combat is its undersized Class 2 [[Power Distributor]], which hampers the performance of power-hungry weapons like lasers, [[Railgun]]s, and [[Plasma Accelerator]]s. This can be circumvented by using kinetic weapons instead, but these can run out of ammunition, which requires restocking ammo at a station or having the necessary [[materials]] on hand to [[Synthesis|synthesize]] more on the fly. An optimal compromise would be to install a mix of kinetic and energy weapons, ~~all either~~ fixed or gimballed.

As a [[combat]] vessel, the Adder is surprisingly effective in the role. When compared to the [[Eagle MkII]], the Adder is less agile but has far better shielding, an additional utility slot, better armor, and a Class 2 hardpoint, giving it the advantage in both durability and firepower. However, the Adder's damage potential pales in comparison to the [[Viper MkIII]]. For this reason, it is better suited for mixed-combat roles such as [[Pirate|piracy]]. The Adder's Class 2 hardpoint serves it well in a variety of combat loadouts, and is of sufficient size to fit several [[Powerplay]] weapons. The main weakness of the Adder when outfitting it for combat is its undersized Class 2 [[Power Distributor]], which hampers the performance of power-hungry weapons like lasers, [[Railgun]]s, and [[Plasma Accelerator]]s. This can be circumvented by using kinetic weapons instead, but these can run out of ammunition, which requires restocking ammo at a station or having the necessary [[materials]] on hand to [[Synthesis|synthesize]] more on the fly. An optimal compromise would be to install a mix of kinetic and energy weapons. As the Adder has an excellent hardpoint convergence, a fixed or fixed-gimballed loadout is most effective.

~~is very effective when turreted and can help deal with tricky nimble ships, especially since equipping turreted weapons in all of~~ the Adder's hardpoints ~~can give it~~ a ~~full 360~~-~~degree range of fire~~, ~~making~~ it ~~difficult for faster ships~~ to ~~evade~~.

While the Adder's hardpoints do have a wide firing-arc which would benefit turreted weapons, it is not advisable to install them. Turrets severely limit the damage output, and are not needed on a ship as maneuverable as the Adder.

As a [[miner]], the Adder is the best ship available at its price range and will do very well until the Cobra MkIII can be afforded. Its Class 2 hardpoint allows it to mount a Class 2 [[Mining Laser]], and combined with two Class 1 Mining Lasers in the smaller hardpoints, it can achieve a very efficient mining speed. The Adder also has a respectable amount of compartment space, enough to carry a decent amount of ores.

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 As a [[trader]], the Adder is the best ship available until the [[Cobra MkIII]] becomes an option. With 26T of space available when unshielded it can make a decent profit from selling cargo and can complete most [[Trader|trading]] missions. Unlike the Hauler, it also retains good combat efficiency and has decent armor for its price; letting it tank hits. Finally, it has good manoeuvrability, allowing it to dodge an [[interdiction]] with ease, and it is capable of [[Mass Lock|mass locking]] several small ships.
-As a [[combat]] vessel, the Adder is surprisingly effective in the role. When compared to the [[Eagle MkII]], the Adder is less agile but has far better shielding, an additional utility slot, better armor, and a Class 2 hardpoint, giving it the advantage in both durability and firepower. However, the Adder's damage potential pales in comparison to the [[Viper MkIII]]. For this reason, it is better suited for mixed-combat roles such as [[Pirate|piracy]]. The Adder's Class 2 hardpoint serves it well in a variety of combat loadouts, and is of sufficient size to fit several [[Powerplay]] weapons. The main weakness of the Adder when outfitting it for combat is its undersized Class 2 [[Power Distributor]], which hampers the performance of power-hungry weapons like lasers, [[Railgun]]s, and [[Plasma Accelerator]]s. This can be circumvented by using kinetic weapons instead, but these can run out of ammunition, which requires restocking ammo at a station or having the necessary [[materials]] on hand to [[Synthesis|synthesize]] more on the fly. An optimal compromise would be to install a mix of kinetic and energy weapons, all either fixed or gimballed.
+As a [[combat]] vessel, the Adder is surprisingly effective in the role. When compared to the [[Eagle MkII]], the Adder is less agile but has far better shielding, an additional utility slot, better armor, and a Class 2 hardpoint, giving it the advantage in both durability and firepower. However, the Adder's damage potential pales in comparison to the [[Viper MkIII]]. For this reason, it is better suited for mixed-combat roles such as [[Pirate|piracy]]. The Adder's Class 2 hardpoint serves it well in a variety of combat loadouts, and is of sufficient size to fit several [[Powerplay]] weapons. The main weakness of the Adder when outfitting it for combat is its undersized Class 2 [[Power Distributor]], which hampers the performance of power-hungry weapons like lasers, [[Railgun]]s, and [[Plasma Accelerator]]s. This can be circumvented by using kinetic weapons instead, but these can run out of ammunition, which requires restocking ammo at a station or having the necessary [[materials]] on hand to [[Synthesis|synthesize]] more on the fly. An optimal compromise would be to install a mix of kinetic and energy weapons. As the Adder has an excellent hardpoint convergence, a fixed or fixed-gimballed loadout is most effective.
-is very effective when turreted and can help deal with tricky nimble ships, especially since equipping turreted weapons in all of the Adder's hardpoints can give it a full 360-degree range of fire, making it difficult for faster ships to evade.
+While the Adder's hardpoints do have a wide firing-arc which would benefit turreted weapons, it is not advisable to install them. Turrets severely limit the damage output, and are not needed on a ship as maneuverable as the Adder.
 As a [[miner]], the Adder is the best ship available at its price range and will do very well until the Cobra MkIII can be afforded. Its Class 2 hardpoint allows it to mount a Class 2 [[Mining Laser]], and combined with two Class 1 Mining Lasers in the smaller hardpoints, it can achieve a very efficient mining speed. The Adder also has a respectable amount of compartment space, enough to carry a decent amount of ores.

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