The Vindicator is a low-tech ship most people would pass off and say "yeah but I could have an Eradicator." However, it is a ship that fulfills a special role, long-range frigate suppression. With the standard Vindicator, you receive a Gungir cannon and a large missile mount. This variant is great at overloading with its cannon then launching a follow-up swarm of Locust missiles. Its brother, the (S) variant is made to specifically to suppress frigates. With two Gungir cannons and Rapid Ammo Loader, it excels when it has a good officer.
The Builds:
Standard Vindicator & Vindicator (S)
https://imgur.com/a/Tvn7TocRecommended Officer Skills: Helmsmanship, Ballistic Mastery (elite if possible), Missile Specialization (for the Standard variant), Gunnery Implants, Ordinance Expertise, Impact Mitigation/Combat Endurance
I'm still a novice at building ships right, so tell me if you think anything could be better.