wow the asp is bigger than I thought

scrufferpops

scrufferpops
POIDSLY said:
Not sure why many are so surprised.

I believe the first cobra mk 3 had 20t versus 120 odd in the ffe asp.

That's 6 times more.

No surprises.

I think the surprise comes from the asps maneuverability in ffe. Its borne out in these images. Oversize engines should give it real maneuvering punch.

If FD do it justice (and the images look promising) it will be a great all rounder with much customisability.

Hope so.
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Agree. +1. +rep. :)
 

Rollo

R
Ah, the Asp, my ship of choice too. Here's hoping it will be presented in that cool blueprint style that where common in the early newsletters. #41?
 

Lobstris

Lobstris
DeepFried said:
I never really liked the ASP, it seemed like a bit of a weird set of compromises in FE2, large internal space for a fighter but just one missile slot, the rear gun was also pretty pointless except perhaps as a spare if the front gun got slagged. The Cobra mk3 just seems a much better combat ship, and if you wanted the extra space for trading then at that price point you shouldn't be in a combat ship anyway.
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Wha... <cough> ... <splutter> Eh... The Cobra a better combat ship than the Asp? Nay, nay and thrice nay Sir! The Asp was pretty much the apex of multi-role combat ships in FE2/FFE (Ok some may argue for the Imp. Courier - but they're wrong). So what if it only had one missile slot, mount a 5MW beam laser and 5 shield generators and you are laughing (well at least at anyone who doesn't have a plasma accelerator...)
Plus enough space for all equipment, a couple of passenger cabins and could still carry cargo in good volumes. A true all rounder.

If Frontier screw up the Asp in E: D, I'm on a train to Cambridge with my Acme flaming torch and pitchfork!
 

Calaban

Calaban
After some intense data sifting, I think I spotted an Imperial Courier!! (my #2 fav ship from FFE) Sadly not on the chart.

 

Ian Doncaster

Ian Doncaster
Lobstris said:
The Asp was pretty much the apex of multi-role combat ships in FE2/FFE (Ok some may argue for the Imp. Courier - but they're wrong). So what if it only had one missile slot, mount a 5MW beam laser and 5 shield generators and you are laughing (well at least at anyone who doesn't have a plasma accelerator...)
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Any ship large enough to carry a plasma accelerator you could easily outfly in an Asp, and you don't make as large a target as a Courier.
 
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