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Post by Al-pocalypse on Mar 21, 2016 8:01:59 GMT
Ok, so in my small fleet, I currently have:
Sidewinder - System Scannign
Cobra - Data mission runner
Asp Explorer - Long Range Smuggler
Viper MkIII - Party Combat Ship
Vulture - Regular Combat Ship
Keelback - Miner
Imperial Eagle - Planet Hopper
So what should I look to buy next? I'm thinking either a combat-wombat (FDL or Python) or save up for a big hauler.
Thoughts appreciated.
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Post by Souvarine on Mar 21, 2016 8:14:40 GMT
Python could easily be both a combat ship and a hauler.
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Post by Ronnie Kane on Mar 21, 2016 10:28:01 GMT
I love the general purpose nature of the Python. FDL is good fun but only does the one thing.
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Post by Al-pocalypse on Mar 21, 2016 11:21:39 GMT
What's the cargo space availability of the Python?
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Post by Souvarine on Mar 21, 2016 12:32:39 GMT
I think mine is about 225, and that's with a few nods to versatility, like shields. It has the best cargo capacity bar the big three and the Type 9. It also has phenomenal weaponry.
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Post by Al-pocalypse on Mar 21, 2016 12:50:48 GMT
I think mine is about 225, and that's with a few nods to versatility, like shields. It has the best cargo capacity bar the big three and the Type 9. It also has phenomenal weaponry. What are the big three? Anaconda and? |
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Post by Ronnie Kane on Mar 21, 2016 13:24:43 GMT
Big three are Anaconda, Cutter and Corvette.
My Python normally has 192t cargo space with a lot of other crap. That went down to 128t when I added a huge refinery too.
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Post by Al-pocalypse on Mar 21, 2016 14:49:55 GMT
In which case, I think I'll start looking at Python builds and working out how much I have to save up.
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Post by Tanith Low on Mar 21, 2016 18:40:46 GMT
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Post by Souvarine on Mar 21, 2016 18:45:04 GMT
The most expensive bits are the A grade C7 power plant and military grade composites - neither of which are necessary for most things. It's got oodles of power even with just a C6.
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Post by Al-pocalypse on Mar 21, 2016 20:11:46 GMT
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Post by Tanith Low on Mar 21, 2016 20:49:41 GMT
Solid looking build. Huge armor will be a real bonus.
The only thing I would say is that on the big ships dual chaff isn't that useful. You'll probably get better mileage from another booster.
That's just one man's opinion though.
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Post by Al-pocalypse on Mar 22, 2016 8:23:33 GMT
Cheers :-)
I think the philosophy of that Python is along the lines of "I can cargo haul and stop off in a haz-rez mid journey to break it up a bit."
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Post by Souvarine on Mar 22, 2016 9:34:40 GMT
Rob calls it 'fishing'. Your cargo ensures the pirates come to you.
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Post by Al-pocalypse on Mar 22, 2016 9:43:39 GMT
Rob calls it 'fishing'. Your cargo ensures the pirates come to you. *Al drops into a system in Python, opens comms* "Oh dear, I bought too much gold yet again and forgot to buy any guns, I hope that no one interdicts me in this perilous condition..." *Waits, snickering" |
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Post by Souvarine on Mar 22, 2016 11:08:40 GMT
"What poor route-planning on my part, my trade route should never have included this compromised nav beacon"
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Post by Tanith Low on Mar 22, 2016 11:19:47 GMT
NEVER go to a comp nav beacon with cargo.
"Oh," says Rob. "I'll just pop in here and have grab a couple of bounties."
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UNDER ATTACK
Rob "Oh Shite"
Sheilds Down
Canopy Breached
Charging Frame Shift Drive
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Rob, "Well that was a mistake"
Based on a true story.
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