Gimballed to clean up scouts easily. Can also be used against interceptors, bind the scanner to the same key as multicannons and get within 2km, then when the heart is exposed subtarget it (I use a next subtarget bind to cycle through) and when it's in shielded or missile mode, then back right off (3km). It will not tank.
You will need to manage pips to avoid excess heat sinks usage.
Use the speed! Very effective with other pilots around who can tank (Sorry guys), leaving you to snipe with twin shards.
Sacrificial shield hybrid, it will go down lots, it generates heat as it regens, you can offset somewhat with Silent run and use the thermal beam between shards shots to cool.