That is partially incorrect. In a small gang situation, there usually is no "heavy tackle", the inty is the main tackler and he should be able to hold grid as long as possible. The other dps ships may offer tackle themselves, but generally they can be pushed off-grid a lot quicker than an inty, so in that regard the inty is the "heavy tackle".Entriri Crendraven wrote:Just make sure the inty pilots remember they don't need to hold grid they just need to last long enough for heavy tackle when under the gun.
Unlike a fleet inty, the small gang inty's duty is not only to catch stuff and get initial tackle, but to keep stuff tackled throughout the fight while also screening for his gang. So he needs to be fitted to hold grid as long as possible, and when pushed off to be able to come back quickly. Hence AAR fits are often preferred to buffer fits by experienced interceptor pilots.