I wouldn't use a SMG as a main weapon, it blows vs shields. The scout can use a light weapon so why limit yourself? Which scout are you thinking about using? Minmatar is good because it can shield tank. Should get around 300 shield HP at proto level.

Since your main idea is to use the SMG you should get a light weapon that can complement with it. SMG has longer range than the shotgun so it's very good when you encounter enemies that out range you. Scrambler Rifles are excellent when combined with SMG to drop shields fast. Plasma cannon is another one where you'll be using your SMG a lot. It's CPU/PG heavy so it'll be difficult to fit on a scout.

I think your best bet is using the assault Scrambler Rifle because if you choose the shotgun you won't be using the SMG as much as you would like in close quarters combat. So the strategy is to drop shields first and finish off with the SMG. Get your assault SMG ASAP btw, and the ADV Scrambler Rifle should be enough. In this case scenario your rifle is your sidearm and the SMG your main, used for getting the kill.

For modules just stack shield extenders on the highs and catalyzers/shield regulators/whichever you like and most likely a CPU upgrade if you're going to use Minmatar. For Gallente it should armor tank with ferroscale plates and a armor repairer, shield energizers for the highs (it should help you recover your armor). No need for profile dampeners/enhancers because you already have them low enough. For equipment I would try the scanner to get a better view of your surroundings.

-XOXO

I think SMG scout is viable, just very dependent on flux grenades. flux+smg leads to very fast TTK when done properly as opposed to combo with scram rifle or something (talking fractions of seconds here that matter because you can't afford to stand in front of anyone or hang out in a group of red dots too long). i prefer to dual wield SMGs on a min assault - my personal new toy - but scout works too... more speed, faster shield recharge but smaller clip and less tank.

Base skills first. Armor and shields to at least three, max if you have the SP. Next CPU and PG to three. Then I would work on suit to lvl 3 at least and max the weapon to at least proficiency 3. Also work on your speed mods and hack skills or you can work on remote explosives as well. What type of build are you after? Stealth, Hacker, or infiltration.

I wouldn't use a SMG as a main weapon, it blows vs shields. The scout can use a light weapon so why limit yourself? Which scout are you thinking about using? Minmatar is good because it can shield tank. Should get around 300 shield HP at proto level.

Since your main idea is to use the SMG you should get a light weapon that can complement with it. SMG has longer range than the shotgun so it's very good when you encounter enemies that out range you. Scrambler Rifles are excellent when combined with SMG to drop shields fast. Plasma cannon is another one where you'll be using your SMG a lot. It's CPU/PG heavy so it'll be difficult to fit on a scout.

I think your best bet is using the assault Scrambler Rifle because if you choose the shotgun you won't be using the SMG as much as you would like in close quarters combat. So the strategy is to drop shields first and finish off with the SMG. Get your assault SMG ASAP btw, and the ADV Scrambler Rifle should be enough. In this case scenario your rifle is your sidearm and the SMG your main, used for getting the kill.

For modules just stack shield extenders on the highs and catalyzers/shield regulators/whichever you like and most likely a CPU upgrade if you're going to use Minmatar. For Gallente it should armor tank with ferroscale plates and a armor repairer, shield energizers for the highs (it should help you recover your armor). No need for profile dampeners/enhancers because you already have them low enough. For equipment I would try the scanner to get a better view of your surroundings.

-XOXO

If you only have a few mil SP... start by getting SMG Op to IV for an assault version. You want grenadier to II for flux grenades. You want shields/armor to II (III-IV later on, shields first). You want biotics to V asap so you can get kinetic catelization and cardiac reg to III. need electronics I - III for whatever level of CPU upgrade you might need to fit your guns and engineering in case you're short PG.

get armor repair I for a basic rep. don't **** with plates early on as a scout.

now get shield extension to V for a complex extender. it's a huge % increase to EHP on low level scout suits, but may be hard to fit with advanced SMG(s). might have to just dual wield toxins or something.

decide what equipment you want to carry and get the basic version. if dual wielding advanced SMGs, might just skip this. try to get at least nanocircuitry II so you can carry a compact nanohive for grenades IMO.

NOW get light gallente suit to III so u can use the advanced light.

From there, you're on your own and everything beyond that is pretty SP intensive. I'd stick to the advanced suit for a while at this point and focus on getting SMG Op to V and proficiency III or IV if you can stand it to make those advanced assault SMGs hit like a truck. Then get grenadier III for advanced flux grenades.

Errr.. thanks. I am a bit nervous now. I'll look you guys up.