Ships Asp Explorer build question, and does hull thermal protects against stars?

Zoltor

Zoltor
Is is viable to run class 3A shields, instead of class 5, so I can get a class 5A fuel scoop(sigh all these useless class 3 slots, would've been nice to have another class 5 slot). With the Asp Explorer technically being a flying brick, I'm not sure if this will be viable or not(It's a pure explorer build, so I'm very unlikely to get in combat/attacked in it.

The Asp Explorer has absolutely no heat resistance sigh, so I'm wondering if I spend the 14m(god damn thing is expensive, it better protect against all forms of heat) for the hull upgrade, does it work against stars as well or is it a only laser thing?
 

Zoltor

Zoltor
XloubellXX said:
I run tiny shields on my explorers to fit a bigger scoop. As far as I know, the reflective hull thing is only for lasers, not stars.

My tip, buy a Dolphin.
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Ok cool thanks.

Oh well, guess I don't have to burn 14m then(talk about overpriced if it only protects against lasers, as It's weak to everything else, and gives a -1 ly jump penalty as well to boot)

Lol nah no thanks, I'm not trying to fly tourists around. If you're suggesting it for credit reasons, I think I'm doing fine as is on that front, I just made 9.2m going to witch head, and back.
 

[PS4] Lorenzo Waringos

[PS4] Lorenzo Waringos
Zoltor said:
Ok cool thanks.

Oh well, guess I don't have to burn 14m then(talk about overpriced if it only protects against lasers, as It's weak to everything else, and gives a -1 ly jump penalty as well to boot)

Lol nah no thanks, I'm not trying to fly tourists around. If you're suggesting it for credit reasons, I think I'm doing fine as is on that front, I just made 9.2m going to witch head, and back.
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No, the Dolphin makes an excellent explorer. It's what I use all the time. I can get it to jump around 50ly a go, plenty. Never over heats. Carries a spare fuel tank. Loads of slots for optionals including SRV, carries all exploring tools. Lands on a pinhead.
 

Zoltor

Zoltor
XloubellXX said:
No, the Dolphin makes an excellent explorer. It's what I use all the time. I can get it to jump around 50ly a go, plenty. Never over heats. Carries a spare fuel tank. Loads of slots for optionals including SRV, carries all exploring tools. Lands on a pinhead.
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Oh oh, I'll take a look at it then(although I do like my Asp Explorer)
 

Zoltor

Zoltor
Zieman said:
Save the size 5 slot for that sweet Guardian FSD Booster, and use 6A fuel scoop. :)
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Oh damn, that FSD Booster is a size 5(see instead of giving the Asp Explorer all these useless class 3 slots, they should've given it another class 5 slot)

I'm currently using the class 6 slot for the beefy fuel tank. The default fuel tank is way too small, and a high ranking fuel scoop would be wasted on it anyway.
 

Zieman

Zieman
Zoltor said:
I'm currently using the class 6 slot for the beefy fuel tank. The default fuel tank is way too small, and a high ranking fuel scoop would be wasted on it anyway.
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I beg to differ.
32t fuel tank is plenty, especially if you couple it with a beefy fuel scoop. You can keep the fuel level up very nicely just skimming the stars every / every other jump.
Oh, you can get smaller Guardian FSD Boosters (IIRC size 1 & 3 are available too), but the benefit will also be smaller.
 

Zoltor

Zoltor
Zieman said:
I beg to differ.
32t fuel tank is plenty, especially if you couple it with a beefy fuel scoop. You can keep the fuel level up very nicely just skimming the stars every / every other jump.
Oh, you can get smaller Guardian FSD Boosters (IIRC size 1 & 3 are available too), but the benefit will also be smaller.
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Bah I plan on creating routes, few would dare, so I kind of need to rely on the fuel tank to get me through.

Yea but that defeats the purpose, It's all about that 10 ly boost :)
 

Lowbee

Lowbee
Zoltor said:
Ok cool thanks.

Oh well, guess I don't have to burn 14m then(talk about overpriced if it only protects against lasers, as It's weak to everything else, and gives a -1 ly jump penalty as well to boot)

Lol nah no thanks, I'm not trying to fly tourists around. If you're suggesting it for credit reasons, I think I'm doing fine as is on that front, I just made 9.2m going to witch head, and back.
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Dolphins do run a lot cooler though.
 

Zoltor

Zoltor
Lowbee said:
Dolphins do run a lot cooler though.
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It's not a big deal, I never blewup due to it, just alittle annoying that's all(and a pit pathetic, that a cobra has no such issues lol).

I don't care much for the design, but what do the optional slots look like on it?
 

Zieman

Zieman
Zoltor said:
Bah I plan on creating routes, few would dare, so I kind of need to rely on the fuel tank to get me through.

Yea but that defeats the purpose, It's all about that 10 ly boost :)
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Planning to plough deep into those Brown Dwarf fields?
Economic route plotter will keep you going for a long time.
A compromise could be putting extra fuel to those class 3 slots...
And always keep mats for a few premium boosts, they'll get you out of tricky low fuel situations. :)

About the heat, power management and properly engineered class A power plant will keep it tolerable.
 

Bigmaec

Bigmaec
The Asp is pretty bad with an undersized shield, but with a Krait Phantom you can get nearly 60 LY jump range and nearly 1000mj shields.
In case you want to gank-proof your build.
 

Zoltor

Zoltor
Bigmaec said:
The Asp is pretty bad with an undersized shield, but with a Krait Phantom you can get nearly 60 LY jump range and nearly 1000mj shields.
In case you want to gank-proof your build.
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I never even seen a station have a Phantom for sale, where do you even buy one. Also if It's like 47m+, wouldn't I just be better off waiting, until I can afford a Anaconda?
 

Hawk of Battle

Hawk of Battle
Zoltor said:
I never even seen a station have a Phantom for sale, where do you even buy one. Also if It's like 47m+, wouldn't I just be better off waiting, until I can afford a Anaconda?
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Not necessarily. I did my last big jaunt out in the black in a conda, but I'm currently in the process of engineering a Phantom for my next trip out. The conda will jump about 10 lys more, but it's slow, and to get it jumping that far I seriously undersized the power distributor and shields, which also kinda knackered my boost and left me reeling when I faceplanted a planet once. With the Phantom, I can already tell it's more fun to fly, faster, more agile, has a better view, will be easier to park, scoops just as fast and I don't feel like I've had to compromise on any armor or shields, whilst still carrying all the essential equipment I need.

The only downside is I lose about 10 lys. Cheaper too.
 
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