Newcomer / Intro If I want to focus on combat...question about ships!

AzureIndex

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Im currently piloting my viper and I lov eit..but im honestly tempted to trade it in for one of the new diamonbacks...

I know there are two right now..the scout and the explorer..neither of which names yell "this is for fighting!" but I keep hearing that one of these two is a nice upgrade to get over the viper...

any insight?
 

Rob_the_Sparky

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The Diamondback Explorer hardpoint locations are good but is not manoeuvrable so is no fighter.
Not tried the Diamondback Scout or Courier yet.
Vulture is a great fighter with excellent hardpoint locations and shields but tiny fuel tank and short jump range. It is also relatively slow but and excellent fighter.
 

Dommarraa

Dommarraa
DBE can be a beast. Well powered and that Large will raise an eyebrow after flying a Viper. However, compared to proper fighters it will feel like a bit of a pig.
Not tried the DBS, it just seems a bad version of similar ships (Unlike the Courier, which is a bad version of ALL ships)
 

Night Hawk

Night Hawk
If you are focussed on Combat and have the funds, then a Vulture should be on your radar. Stepping up to the Vulture after having a Viper is just amazing - get yourself some nice big C3 Pulse Lasers and wreak havok. The weapon placement over the Viper is superb along with the the Vultures excellent maneuverability.

A Vulture is going to eat any Diamondback or Courier for breakfast - hands down!
 

Dommarraa

Dommarraa
Rebel801 said:
If you are focussed on Combat and have the funds, then a Vulture should be on your radar. Stepping up to the Vulture after having a Viper is just amazing - get yourself some nice big C3 Pulse Lasers and wreak havok. The weapon placement over the Viper is superb along with the the Vultures excellent maneuverability.

A Vulture is going to eat any Diamondback or Courier for breakfast - hands down!
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Undoubtedly, but Vulture is more than double the cost of a DBE.
Selling the DBE will only cost 200k when its time for the Vulture, and I would normally recommend a DBE as a step up, but hard core fighter jocks may not be able to get over the low turn speed.
 

I and I Redeye

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I heard that the Imp Courier is alot better than the DBS.

The DBS is good but I now use it as a travelling ship to reach other parked combat ships or stake out an area.
If I get a little trouble on the way I have decent fight or flight options.

I fly viper alot and the DBS just doesn't cut it for me.
I am keeping my DBS but it has only convinced me to get a vulture for combat next.

I'm stilling giving it a chance, too early to right it off yet. It does fly well and it's price point is really good.
 
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