Anaconda explorer build

ElectricFactory · May 11, 2019

This is the beginnings of an Anaconda explorer build which will include a G5 FSD. I've been resisting the Anaconda throughout mainly because of it's large-pad limitations. Obviously the build is incomplete but is this a good start ?

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Or this;

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Jethro49 · May 11, 2019

Not bad for a start. But you should go for an increased range on the FSD instead of faster boot... Maybe also throw in some low level engineering on other parts : armored power plant, dirty tuning on thruster, lightweight on sensor... Even a grade 2 can give an interesting result. And don't forget the DSS, for exploration this is a must have ! Example based on your build : link

Maymo · May 11, 2019

Go with a 7B fuel scoop.

The most important module to engineer on an exploraconda is the sensors. Get light weight sensors, preferably g5 but g3 will do in a pinch...

The power distributor can be dropped to a 5D and then upgraded to engine focused so you can boost still.

The 5A power plant can still run everything well with g1 low emissions/thermal spread.

I’ve gone with a 4A shield generator on mine, g5 low power/low draw. Provides 353mj of shield for landings. Can still bang it around a bit with 4 pips to sys...

Just setting mine up now to head out. I’m pondering over adding an extra fuel tank this time, even a small one could take the edge off the big jumps...

ElectricFactory · May 11, 2019

Yea, that was a mistake, meant imput FSD G5 increased range.

Jethro49 said:
Not bad for a start. But you should go for an increased range on the FSD instead of faster boot... Maybe also throw in some low level engineering on other parts : armored power plant, dirty tuning on thruster, lightweight on sensor... Even a grade 2 can give an interesting result. And don't forget the DSS, for exploration this is a must have ! Example based on your build : link

Bigmaec · May 11, 2019

Change your second proposal to a 5A shield generator and add 7 E rated boosters.
G5'd this gives you a ridiculous 1770 mj of shields and resistances of 60/54/42, so basically ungankable.
And it costs you a hilarious 0.8 LY range...

Northpin · May 11, 2019

I would advise to stay away from the big ships until you unlock the main bubble engineers and until you can afford to fully engineer that Anaconda.
Smaller ships like DBX and Asp X still make good explorers, are more maneuverable and don't cost a fortune in rebuys.

Bigmaec · May 11, 2019

I'll throw in a Krait Phantom or Type-7.
Both are krait explorers (pun intended), especially the Phantom.

Stupid_hippy · May 11, 2019

Why worry about it being large pad only? There ain't no pads out there in the black to land on anyway.

Stabby_Dave · May 11, 2019

Your core internals on the first build are the same as mine, apart from the distrib (I have d rated). Everything engineered to lightweight. I have an additional fuel tank and 4 limpets and it jumps 70ly fully fuelled and with a shed load of internals

I would post the build, but I have no idea how.

Bigmaec · May 11, 2019

Stupid_hippy said:
Why worry about it being large pad only? There ain't no pads out there in the black to land on anyway.

Landing pads don't matter I agree, but supercruise maneuverability does. Adds points to Krait and T7.

RELSPI · May 11, 2019

Fly the Vulture. Great canopy view, great SC manouverability.

ElectricFactory · May 11, 2019

I've read this before, more than once.

Bigmaec said:
... but supercruise maneuverability does.

ElectricFactory · May 11, 2019

Would you post your build ?

Attack Chimp said:
T-7. I'll never go back. Scoops well, slingshots well, great SC handling, space for everything, long jump. Such an overlooked explorer.

Northpin · May 11, 2019

Yea, planning an AllForGermanium expedition and both T6 and T7 qualifies just nicely

edit: plasma slug for rail in t6

ElectricFactory · May 11, 2019

Starting with something like this pre-engineering ?

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Bigmaec said:
I'll throw in a Krait Phantom or Type-7.
Both are krait explorers (pun intended), especially the Phantom.

Ddraig · May 11, 2019

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I would go with this.

ElectricFactory · May 11, 2019

I will say this, the Krait has a fighter bay too- canyon flying anyone ?

Bigmaec · May 11, 2019

ElectricFactory said:
I will say this, the Krait has a fighter bay too- canyon flying anyone ?

Not the Phantom though.

Here are my Phantom (my actual Explorer in Colonia) and T-7 builds (T7 was an explorer, is now refitted to rescueing people from burning starports)

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Northpin · May 11, 2019

Yes, Krait MkII can make a nice explorer, but again - engineers and guardian stuff is mandatory

edit: and this is the Phantom I finished last evening and now i'm using it to fool around the Interstellar Initiative guardian system.

Maymo · May 11, 2019

I’d forgot how much I missed this...

The ‘Conda may be a bit sluggish on the steering but there’s something about taking this huge ship into deep space that is immensely satisfying.

The observation room on its nose and all it’s various scanners and little decks just ticks all the right boxes for me in a ship that’s going to be away for a while...

...well, I say a while but I’ll be back before Thursdays PP tick! She’ll be hungry by then and need to feed on Federal skum.