Naming of Ship Classes
Faction | Frigates | Destroyers | Cruisers | Battlecruisers | Battleships |
Angel Cartel | Gistii | Gistior | Gistum | Gistatis | Gist |
Blood Raiders | Corpii | Corpior | Corpum | Corpior | Corpus |
Rogue Drones | Alvi | Alvior | Alvum | Alvatis | Alvus |
Guristas Pirates | Pithi | Pithior | Pithum | Pithatis | Pith |
Sansha's Nation | Centii | Centior | Centum | Centatis | Centus |
Serpentis Corporation | Coreli | Corelior | Corelum | Corelatis | Core |
Naming of the elite ships
The elite frigs act as Interceptors (web/scramble) and cruisers as HAC and/or EW-ships.
Angel Cartel | Arch, Angel Webifier, Angel Viper |
Blood raiders | Elder |
Rogue Drones | Strain |
Guristas Pirates | Dire |
Mercenaries | Mercenary Wingman |
Sansha's Nation | Loyal |
Serpentis Corporation | Guardian |
Empire factions | Support Frigate |
Note: There are more ships that web/scramble and have special abilities.
More info here (out of game): http://myeve.eve-online.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=219388