I'm currently exploring in a throwaway Hauler, but looking to upgrade to run passengers or cargo short range.
Currently, my two vessels of choice are the Dolphin and the ASP-X.
I've prototyped a build for both ships and found the ASP-X (unsurprisingly) to be a superior ship in almost every way.
It seems to me, however, as a passenger ship, the ASP-X falls short of the Dolphin, as the latter almost matches it for jump distance and can be outfitted with a luxury cabin.
The Dolphin is also smaller, nimbler, faster, and has better shielding.
On the other hand, if you're not taking luxury passengers - or alternatively if you are running cargo - the ASP-X can hold almost twice the capacity of the Dolphin.
So my question is (as a noob to ED), what is more profitable - a huge quantity of economy passengers, or a smaller quantity of high class passengers? Are luxury cabins even worth it?
I don't want to be travelling 2000LY for a passenger, and I'm not ready to smuggle illegals yet.
The other benefit of the ASP-X is that it is a much better all-rounder. Decisions, decisions.
I have already searched for answers elsewhere, but most topics I've found are very old and I don't know if they're relevant anymore.
I'd appreciate your advice
Thanks in advance, CMDRs
Varied Passengers Build:
Dolphin [https://s.orbis.zone/4bbr] - 24 LY - 17 PAX
ASP-X [https://s.orbis.zone/4bb_] - 28 LY - 30 PAX
Economy Passengers Build:
Dolphin [https://s.orbis.zone/4bbu] - 24 LY - 36 PAX
ASP-X [https://s.orbis.zone/4bc0] - 38 LY - 56 PAX
Cargo Build (do they need weapons?):
Dolphin [https://s.orbis.zone/4bbs] - 22 LY - 72 T
ASP-X [https://s.orbis.zone/4bc1] - 26 LY - 108 T
EDIT: I bought The Dolphin. It's so pretty.
Currently, my two vessels of choice are the Dolphin and the ASP-X.
I've prototyped a build for both ships and found the ASP-X (unsurprisingly) to be a superior ship in almost every way.
It seems to me, however, as a passenger ship, the ASP-X falls short of the Dolphin, as the latter almost matches it for jump distance and can be outfitted with a luxury cabin.
The Dolphin is also smaller, nimbler, faster, and has better shielding.
On the other hand, if you're not taking luxury passengers - or alternatively if you are running cargo - the ASP-X can hold almost twice the capacity of the Dolphin.
So my question is (as a noob to ED), what is more profitable - a huge quantity of economy passengers, or a smaller quantity of high class passengers? Are luxury cabins even worth it?
I don't want to be travelling 2000LY for a passenger, and I'm not ready to smuggle illegals yet.
The other benefit of the ASP-X is that it is a much better all-rounder. Decisions, decisions.
I have already searched for answers elsewhere, but most topics I've found are very old and I don't know if they're relevant anymore.
I'd appreciate your advice
Thanks in advance, CMDRs
Varied Passengers Build:
Dolphin [https://s.orbis.zone/4bbr] - 24 LY - 17 PAX
ASP-X [https://s.orbis.zone/4bb_] - 28 LY - 30 PAX
Economy Passengers Build:
Dolphin [https://s.orbis.zone/4bbu] - 24 LY - 36 PAX
ASP-X [https://s.orbis.zone/4bc0] - 38 LY - 56 PAX
Cargo Build (do they need weapons?):
Dolphin [https://s.orbis.zone/4bbs] - 22 LY - 72 T
ASP-X [https://s.orbis.zone/4bc1] - 26 LY - 108 T
EDIT: I bought The Dolphin. It's so pretty.
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