look at FDL or mamba also at the alliance range both in my budget of 200 million cr. need something with a bit of speed and hardness. i do like the FDL style and 300 MJ stock shield. But i saw a lot of Discussion about it too not been very favorable and i do have a piracy threat in my home system. :lol typical the place i choose home.
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Rechecked the delivery mission payouts, now that it's been a couple of days. Results: about a 90% nerf. Plus you need more cargo space, because they now sometimes require more than 180 tons. Which means you pretty much have to drive a Python unless you want to make multiple trips (very few go to large pad stations). Very sad state of affairs for those missions, now.
So instead I went for some stacked massacre missions, which I've never tried before. The station I was at happened to have 3 factions offering small missions for the same group of pirates -- one for 10, one for 6, and one for 3 pirates. So I would have to kill 10 pirates, total, which seemed about right for my time frame.
And off I went. The enemies were easily found in the mission signal source, and the first group of them were all novice or mostly harmless. At least it was over quickly.
Once I ran out of those 6, however, there were no more to be found. No signal source either. I headed to the Nav beacon, and scanned that. It found me another signal source, wayyy far away of course.
Once I got there, the enemies inside were all dangerous rank -- vultures and pythons mostly. They took a bit longer to kill.
One of the pirates was an ED Backer. He had this to say about the recent nerfs:
In the end I made about 14 million between the mission rewards and the bounties. I was slow about things, so it took me a couple of hours. It was interesting, though. I may do more of these.
So instead I went for some stacked massacre missions, which I've never tried before. The station I was at happened to have 3 factions offering small missions for the same group of pirates -- one for 10, one for 6, and one for 3 pirates. So I would have to kill 10 pirates, total, which seemed about right for my time frame.
And off I went. The enemies were easily found in the mission signal source, and the first group of them were all novice or mostly harmless. At least it was over quickly.
Once I ran out of those 6, however, there were no more to be found. No signal source either. I headed to the Nav beacon, and scanned that. It found me another signal source, wayyy far away of course.
Once I got there, the enemies inside were all dangerous rank -- vultures and pythons mostly. They took a bit longer to kill.
One of the pirates was an ED Backer. He had this to say about the recent nerfs:
In the end I made about 14 million between the mission rewards and the bounties. I was slow about things, so it took me a couple of hours. It was interesting, though. I may do more of these.
Hmm. It feels like they're trying to steer everything towards combat. Not sure I'll be keen on that move, personally.
Nah, they've mucked up big time. Cargo missions will get a tweak back the other way.
But probably not soon.
Added to 'do not do' list with mining.
Well, accidental bonus!
Defected to ALD, before the tick this morning, straight to level four with her.
Which gives me a nice 40% bonus to bounties handed in to her systems.
So I'll be milking that until I get the Imperial Hammers.
Defected to ALD, before the tick this morning, straight to level four with her.
Which gives me a nice 40% bonus to bounties handed in to her systems.
So I'll be milking that until I get the Imperial Hammers.
Well, the FdL and Chieftain are still top of the heap for PvP. For PvE, either of them, or the Mamba, any of the Alliance fighters or the Krait Mk.II will do - all depending on your personal preferences. Personally, I like the Mamba. You just can't beat her for style.
The Krait Mk.II is heavier, with more internal space, but fewer utility slots. However, she can bring along an SLF.
I have no personal experience with the FdL - just can't stand that asymmetrical cockpit - or the Alliance ships as fighters.
My Krait Mk.II is good for obliterating pirates, but it's the Mamba I take into combat zones.
Not exactly what I'm currently flying, but close enough:
https://s.orbis.zone/b5Rv (that name is obvious - especially if you happen to be on the receiving end of triple Pacifiers)
https://s.orbis.zone/b5S0 (David Bowie - and I still think Tarantino made Barsterds just so he could put that song into it like the diamond on a ring)
Looks like space rabbit poop
Looking at the scale, I'm not sure I want to meet those rabbitsLooks like space rabbit poop
Packed in the bounty hunting for the night.
Supposed to be making a Mega batch of Vindaloo.
It's not going well, as while at the supermarket I accidentally bought several bottles of wine. 
Supposed to be making a Mega batch of Vindaloo.
It's not going well, as while at the supermarket I accidentally bought several bottles of wine.
Stayed up for the 'reveal'.
Hmm. Should I gift a dictionary to FDev?
Vindaloo factory proceeds in a somewhat drunken state. Now includes finely sliced taters.
Ran out if chilli powder, Sainsbury only have chilli powder with oregano and other spices !
That's it! Back to Kumo kill everything!
Hmm. Should I gift a dictionary to FDev?
Vindaloo factory proceeds in a somewhat drunken state. Now includes finely sliced taters.
Ran out if chilli powder, Sainsbury only have chilli powder with oregano and other spices !
That's it! Back to Kumo kill everything!
Vindaloo
Source: https://youtu.be/va6nPu-1auE
Why not try fresh chilli's if out of the powder? A few Scotch Bonnets will help with the Scovilleecels required if you can't find any Carolina Reapers.
Interested to hear how it turns out. I do like good Indian meal!
Why not try fresh chilli's if out of the powder? A few Scotch Bonnets will help with the Scovilleecels required if you can't find any Carolina Reapers.
Interested to hear how it turns out. I do like good Indian meal!
Pre-Order Launcher Issue Update
I just want to reveal the hidden first point: 1. Don't preorder Thank me later o7
Corrected now...
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Still out in Deep Space with my Carrier. Mission Time : 173 Days
Although I haven't found an NSP in the Arcadian Stream nor a Glowing/Green Gas Giant, I've developed a Theory about these Gas Giants in the meantime.
Over 18000LY from Sol, plenty of time to let the mind wander - or crunch some numbers
Although I haven't found an NSP in the Arcadian Stream nor a Glowing/Green Gas Giant, I've developed a Theory about these Gas Giants in the meantime.
Over 18000LY from Sol, plenty of time to let the mind wander - or crunch some numbers
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173 days in the black! That's... quite some some. Kudos.
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For me, that's an absolute personal record.
Without the Carrier and the Fleet onboard, I could never stay out longer than maybe 4-6 weeks (tops) back in the old days and only a single Exploration Ship.
Now with the Carrier, I'm approaching 6 months and still got plenty of things I plan to do
Without the Carrier and the Fleet onboard, I could never stay out longer than maybe 4-6 weeks (tops) back in the old days and only a single Exploration Ship.
Now with the Carrier, I'm approaching 6 months and still got plenty of things I plan to do
You'll be at triple Elite before me I think! It's only taken me, oh, two and half years to reach 34% "dangerous"
Getting much further ain't going to happen anytime time soon.I'm going back to the bubble. Again. I seem to be bouncing around with no clear goal at the moment. Maybe I'll try some more combat. Or look at how bad missions are now. I'd actually really like to take off into the black on an epic but given how tritium so long to get a decent amount of, I feel reluctant. I suppose I could ditch the carrier and do just that... Ah well...
On a more positive note, Expanse series 5 starts next week!