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FC, How do I Logi Anchor?
TL;DR: Volunteer for the job and keep your fleet between your logi group and the enemy fleet.
The actual job of the logi anchor is a bit more complex, but the above is the most basic description of what it takes to be a Logi anchor.
Why do you need a logi anchor?
In the ideal eve world, every logi pilot is able to watch the broadcast list, apply reps, manually position their ships and relay information about how the fleet is tanking to the FC. Realistically, that is not feasible.
This is where the logi anchor comes in. They take over the jobs of positioning the fleet, and talking to the FC.
What does it take to be a logi anchor?
Can you fly a logi ship?
Do you have a headset and a pulse?
Do you want to be the captain now?
If you answered yes, then congratulations! You have what it takes to be a logi Anchor
You're the captain now. Now what?
Now comes the hard part. Becoming a good Logi Anchor isn't something that can be taught from a wiki page. You will need to get actual combat experience. However, I will show some of the basics skills needed to logi anchor.
First, you need to get your priorities straight. Your job, as Logi anchor, is solely to position the logi fleet. You must take care of fleet positioning before you start repping things. It does seem a bit counterintuitive, but I have seen too many fleet dies because the Logi anchor lost track of fleet positions and let the logi fly out of rep range. As for where to position the fleet, the ideal location is to have the DPS fleet between you and the hostile fleet. Doing this will guarantee success most of the time. There will be times where this is not the case, but you'll need to experience them to find out. Just keep in mind that you want the logi fleet as far away from the hostile fleet as you can, but still within rep range of the DPS fleet.
The second most important thing for you to do is talk to the Fc. In order to be effective as an FC, they need to know if the logi reps are able to keep the fleet alive. As the Logi anchor, it is your job to speak up and answer those questions. Once you've positioned the fleet, you should begin locking up broadcasts and watching to see if they die. From there, you can effectively relay information to the FC.
The least most important thing you will need to do as the logi anchor is to rep the fleet. Only do this is you have positioned the fleet out of harm's way.
Do these things, practice them, and you will become an excellent logi anchor in no time.