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I use a mix of everything. My boat is weird.
True, but that use dissipates when you get enough money to buy B or A rated modules, ergo, it's a temporal use like the Sidewinder.
Technically every other ship except the Asp, FDL, Python, Anaconda, Corvette and Cutter aren't relevant once you can afford these ships. There is still a need for intermediate stepping-stone ships and modules even if they aren't relevant for "endgame" use.
For Engineering however I always use A-rated modules. I had used an Engineered D-rated class 7 thruster on my Type 9 to reduce cost but have now replaced that with an Engineered A-rated thruster and the difference is substantial.
Well, E modules are the best at that actually, though they are so cheap that everybody can afford better ones.
I think I did extol their value? E-modules are vital for getting your heat signature down if you wish to smuggle
Do NPC scans respect heat signature now? Last time I checked, they could scan me without issues even at 0% heat, while spamming heat sinks.
Do NPC scans respect heat signature now? Last time I checked, they could scan me without issues even at 0% heat, while spamming heat sinks.
Otoh I can reliably smuggle 700 tons of slaves into any station with my Cutter, simply be entering the station as fast as possible, so nothing to bother with.
Stock ships come with a bunch of E modules to make the purchase look like a good deal, but needing 50-100% added to get it up to spec. Sounds just like a real car sale.
B modules, such as PP and FSD are very useful on PvP builds because PvP players usually target these modules. I use armored B FSD drives on my expensive PvP ships to aid in escape when it all goes south.
I once engineered a 7D engine (DD g5) on my Trutter. After this I could no longer change any of its modules because everything exceeded its maximum mass. When I removed anything I could no longer re-equip it either.
Keeping an eye on the reduced maximum mass is advisable when engineering D rated thrusters
I just picked up an A class LE plant with no loss of power, and B integrity. Was pretty jazzed.