Posted - 2010.09.23 00:37:00 - [3]

 

In theory, it MIGHT work... but you'd have to deal with a host of problems that are inherent in the ship itself.

In solo combat;
you'd need to either deal enough DPS to kill the target before you pop or have enough buffer to outlast them. With a nano-fit you'd be relying almost exclusively on the former. You COULD use ECM drones to put the odds more in your favor, but they are not really the best option given their reliability (or lack of thereof).
There are also dangers of being kited by ships that are faster and/or have better range than you do (i.e. Vagabonds and Cynabals would ruin your day).

In gang/fleet combat;
you might fare better here, especially if you are the only one flying a Deimos (the ship is so uncommon in PvP that it might take about a minute or two for the enemy FC/Targetcaller to notice you). However, without that buffer you'll go down VERY quickly, more than usual... and especially so if you plan to fight on gates (since you mentioned piracy in your OP).

That said, the Deimos CAN be an effective nano-facemelter however it is simply outclassed by a number of ships (some of which are cheaper options).
My advice? Nano-Ishtars are quite effective AND can fit a bit of a [shield] tank... however they have some GTFO issues with regards to their drones (you may have to leave them behind) and will take a tad longer in ganking other ships.

Posted - 2010.09.23 14:42:00 - [5]

 

Edited by: Mona X on 23/09/2010 14:42:10
20km webs looks perfect for Zealots. :P

Posted - 2010.09.24 08:32:00 - [7]

 

Edited by: Tippia on 24/09/2010 08:35:35

Originally by: Amy Reiko

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Seems they really need to buff the deimos =[

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In a way they did. It's called Vigilant.

That said, the most interesting fit I've seen lately is the "Vamos" build — stick it full of tracking enhancers, load it up with neutron IIs and null, and fight in falloff (~15–20km).