General Add Size 9 (512t) Cargo Racks for the New Panther Clipper MK2

yves21haut

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Hi everyone,

With the arrival of the new large ship in Elite Dangerous, I’d like to propose adding Size 9 (512t) Cargo Racks as an optional module for this vessel. Currently, our cargo capacity options top out at size 8 racks (256t), which can be limiting for such a massive ship.

Here are three reasons why I think Size 9 cargo racks would be a great addition:

  1. Better Utilization of Internal Space:
    The new ship’s huge internal compartments are a perfect opportunity to introduce larger cargo racks, making full use of its design and purpose as a true heavy freighter.
  2. Enhanced Gameplay Variety:
    Larger cargo modules would support more diverse playstyles—especially for traders, smugglers, and squadrons working together—allowing us to specialize our builds and optimize for large-scale trading or cargo missions.
  3. Increased Fleet and Squadron Utility:
    The new ship is likely to be used in fleet logistics and group operations. Bigger cargo racks would make it a genuine flagship for mining ops, community goals, and player-driven supply chains, offering real benefits for organized groups.
I believe this addition would help the new ship stand out and offer more meaningful choices for commanders who want to focus on trading and logistics.
Thanks for considering!
 

yves21haut

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Uthael said:
PC2 cargo racks top out at 384t for size 8 and 192t for size 7.
Any trader who can afford it will fly it. It already stands out.

Edit: Just read the wiki. "It's the same capacity as a fully-laden Type-8 and Imperial Cutter put together."
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Actually, that’s exactly why I think now is the perfect time to introduce an even larger cargo rack—like a Size 9 module—with this new ship.
Since this vessel already pushes the boundaries of cargo capacity, it would make sense to offer something truly new, fitting its role as a true super-freighter.
In my opinion, this is the ideal opportunity to go beyond the current limits and give traders and logistics-focused players even more options!
 

Nidoboros

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yves21haut said:
something truly new
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Arguably 'trader-only slots' is more new than 'size 9 cargo module'... because now we need to make other size 9 things for variety or they will only ever use cargo in it... but cargo-only slots can potentially affect any other ship they (hopefully) decide to retroactively add to pre-existing ships, as they did with the Type-9 when the Cutter dropped.
 
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aRJay

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yves21haut said:
Actually, that’s exactly why I think now is the perfect time to introduce an even larger cargo rack—like a Size 9 module—with this new ship.
Since this vessel already pushes the boundaries of cargo capacity, it would make sense to offer something truly new, fitting its role as a true super-freighter.
In my opinion, this is the ideal opportunity to go beyond the current limits and give traders and logistics-focused players even more options!
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Actually it is the perfect time to see how much this 50% buff to cargo capacity messes up existing game play before deciding to make things even more PC2 or nothing by adding even more capacity.

Now I will admit I have suggested such racks but that was for a PC2 that only had 5 optional racks all of that size so shields and a fuel scoop would cost you 1024t capacity so the overpower came with a risk.
 
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