Ships Asp Explorer - Exploration build (end game ;))

[se6astian]

Hello
please rate my deep-space-exploration build

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i think i achieved satisfying jump range with every usefull exploration module

ps. will it boost?

 

[AlSki]

Very nice, but you might want to exchange the PowerPlant. Your 5D is heavier and has less power than a 4A, or if you engineer and tweak your power priorities, then you can get a 3A.

You might also want to sneak in a rail gun with Plasma Slug for dumping fuel, just in case you need to lighten up a touch for that ultimate jump.

https://s.orbis.zone/5sx9

 

[Ceekay]

Although armoured power plants add a little mass they have a lot more integrity (hit points) and they can only be repaired at stations, also with stock bulkheads you can apply heavy duty and deep plating with no mass penalty, low power enhanced shields with stripped down are just made for exploration

Fit a class 1 mining laser same mass less power and power off the PD once you've set the pip balance

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edit I meant class 1 mining laser oops

 

[Stabby_Dave]

AFAIK, you can only repair any power plant at a station, cos it can't be turned off - the AFMU wouldn't work.

 

[Northpin]

Yeap, change the PP and you'll be good.
Also, you'd be better in terms of utility with a Phantom.
You can replace the SCA with a fuel limpet...

 

[se6astian]

thanks for suggestions!

Duuude there is "ASP in front of things" not Phantom
what is SCA?

 

[Northpin]

SCA?
Super Cruise Assist - one of the best things for traders and explorers

 

[Ceekay]

Just been playing around on Coriolis and high charge capacity PD's add 30% additional integrity for no additional mass, so higher damage resistance less work for the AFMU

 

[Dommarraa]

1 srv does not allow a lot of room for shenanigans.

No research limpets. That's why the Asp is no longer an end game explorer IMHO.

 

[mikekim]

if i had to use an Asp it would look something like this

 

[Innocentius]

I would make these small changes to the build to make it a bit sturdier and improve the heat mechanics while at it also.

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[se6astian]

research limpets?
imo messing with thargoids in exploration ship is not a good idea

 

[Dommarraa]

research limpets?
imo messing with thargoids in exploration ship is not a good idea

They work on more things than thargoids. Several sorts of molluscs for a starter.

 

[Bigmaec]

I never found a satisfying build for an AspX that had sufficient shielding and modules in open.
I love the Phantom for that, this build was at Explorer's Anchorage during Distant Worlds/Ganks
and had no problems in open:

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I also like to a add a lightweight plasma slug imphammer to drain the fuel tank.

 

[Balin]

At the risk of necro-ing this thread (although it's only a month old I guess!), what is the mining laser for? Is it to mine mats from asteroids? I mean why do you need a mining laser on an exploration voyage?

 

[[VR] Frank_G]

I like to take a research limpet controller instead of a repair limpet controller. As an experienced pilot you will most likely not even need the AFMU. I second the proposal to exchange the 5D reactor for a 4A or 3A one. It is lighter and runs even cooler and with proper engineering and can deliver more power than needed.

 

[Balin]

Only thing with the AFMU is that it can be useful in repairing the damage done by supercharging the FSD in neutron star cones...

 

[[VR] Frank_G]

At the risk of necro-ing this thread (although it's only a month old I guess!), what is the mining laser for? Is it to mine mats from asteroids?

A mining laser can get you much needed materials from asteroids, when there are no planets available for landing. It can also help to activate orbital guardian stations. Flying without the ability to transfer energy is not very wise in my opinion.

 

[Northpin]

At the risk of necro-ing this thread (although it's only a month old I guess!), what is the mining laser for? Is it to mine mats from asteroids? I mean why do you need a mining laser on an exploration voyage?

Yes, indeed - to mine materials from asteroids.
you can search for End ot the Road, a really nice ED story that eventually had some lasting effects in the Galaxy

Edit: The story made it outside of the ED world

 

[Balin]

Nice one, thanks guys. I'll ttake that on board. Guess it's time to practise cargo scoop operations again