Yeah the cutter has shields, collision is not the issue.Well have combat ranked shields on it and little crashes to stuff do nothingI do my deep core mining with Cutter
Well, at least she has a decent weapon convergence. Unlike a T9 with her hardpoint "somewhere over there, 60 meters above you, to the right"
True.Well, at least she has a decent weapon convergence. Unlike a T9 with her hardpoint "somewhere over there, 60 meters above you, to the right"
That IS somewhat frustrating to do, possible but frustrating. As long as you don't collide with asteroid. If asteroid gets rotational momentum it becomes very hard to do.
What is your spec for your Krait please? I like the thought of longer jumps when laden. Which Krait is it?I just sold my big ships and went back to using a Python / Krait (and even Eagle). For mining, my Krait holds about as many LTDs as my attention span allows, and its jump range makes it trivial to deliver them. I've made my first billion credits mostly using that humble but faithful Krait, though a Python will do just as well I think.
On the other hand, I do love pirating Cutters, so go ahead and get one
I ran a Krait MK2 for mining for quite a long time. nimble and reliable.I just sold my big ships and went back to using a Python / Krait (and even Eagle). For mining, my Krait holds about as many LTDs as my attention span allows, and its jump range makes it trivial to deliver them. I've made my first billion credits mostly using that humble but faithful Krait, though a Python will do just as well I think.
On the other hand, I do love pirating Cutters, so go ahead and get one
I don't have the Coriolis, but it's a lightweight (engineered for exploration) Phantom miner with 2 mining lasers, an asteroid buster, and an abrasion blaster (no defensive weapons). Small shields to protect against scrapes, a 3A refinery (more than enough for LTDs), plenty of limpets, etc. I have all the goodies for both core and laser mining, as I like to mix it up so not to get bored.
A Python can fit the same size distributor as the Cutter and therefore runs just as many lasers. Even at 7 collectors, I have no trouble for them to keep up with three lasers in a Python. The Python is more agile and wins in speed between asteroids. Which really is better depends on how long you are prepared to stay out and the current demands at the best-sell stations. For the Cutter to beat the Python you essentially need to stay out for long enough to fill the Cutter (ca 2.5 hours + sell time) and for demands to go up to at least 3000-4000 to not have too high bulk taxes.My mining Cutter has 9 collectors; 1 prospector; 512 cargo; 4A refinery, shield and scoop - can deplete an asteroid with 3x mining lasers running continuously (without depleting WEP).
I enjoy the Python for mining - but the Cutta's betta (in terms of capacity and speed).
It took me a couple of days to go from nothing to duke last fall by running courier missions between Mainani and Ngalinn. (I also went to work and slept those days.)
Mine in the middle hotspot in Borann A2 this evening (EST), in Open of course, and I'll be happy to show you how easily the might Cutter falls
I have no delusions you could punch a hole through my Cutters current build. Outfitted with mining equipment i don't have much in the way of offense.Mine in the middle hotspot in Borann A2 this evening (EST), in Open of course, and I'll be happy to show you how easily the might Cutter falls
I do this too for my Python, but also stock a class 5A fuel scoop at the same base (Thomson Orbital).
Yeah, I mean if you grind non-stop for a week it's probably doable, but personally I am trying to not undergo ordeals that would have me buying a month-long vacation on Bahamas just to heal the mental scarring.
I'd dance naked in the street if it collector limpets gathered active mines and brought them back to the ship stealing my cargo, causing them to detonate as the limpets approach the pirate. Best defense ever!
What are you talking about? I am perfecty fine ... except the occational nerd rage, nervous jitters, diarrhea, vomiting, dandruff, green skin, and general male pattern baldness. But other than that, I am perfectly fine ...Yeah, I mean if you grind non-stop for a week it's probably doable, but personally I am trying to not undergo ordeals that would have me buying a month-long vacation on Bahamas just to heal the mental scarring.
Green Skin?What are you talking about? I am perfecty fine ... except the occational nerd rage, nervous jitters, diarrhea, vomiting, dandruff, green skin, and general male pattern baldness. But other than that, I am perfectly fine ...
How do I do that? I assume it will improve the range of my Python?
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