Cargo Python worthwhile?

Stealthie

Stealthie
Yes, the title is kinda clickbaity.
We all know the Python is the best ship in the game, but bear with me....

I was pondering what to do with some of my redundant ships and it occurred to me that I might build my Clipper into a combined passenger/cargo money-maker.
I started to pursue this last night but, frankly, it seems like a Python can do anything a Clipper can, but it can also land on a medium pad.
So, back to the drawing board.

My Python is currently set-up as a dedicated cargo ship but I'm not sure that's a good idea.
When you're running cargo missions it's not like you really need to stack them 'cos there's always more available at your destination.
It's also not like it's ever a necessity to deliver the absolute maximum of a commodity to a medium-pad destination. I don't think there are ever medium-pad trade CGs, are there?
Even if there are, I can just bung the extra cargo racks back in especially for it.

So, I figure I can tear out a couple of the cargo racks, replace them with 1st-class passenger compartments and leave the ship with the ability to transport VIPs for ~Cr1m a pop and still retain around 100t of cargo space to take on well-paid cargo missions when they arise.

Anybody see anything wrong with this plan?
 

ShinyDewott

ShinyDewott
Better than the T7, that's for sure. Unless you have an Anaconda, then sure, go ahead and use the Python for trade. Worth it.
 

Siobhan

Siobhan
Stealthie said:
I don't think there are ever medium-pad trade CGs, are there?
Even if there are, I can just bung the extra cargo racks back in especially for it.
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There was one a couple of weeks ago.
But otherwise nothing wrong with that.

You can also swap out for H/MRPs and interdictors and trade in multicannon ammo...
 

Mohrgan

Mohrgan
Na, it all seems perfectly reasonable. I gave up my Cliiper because it brought nothing to the table I couldn't get from the Python. The only real use I can see for the Clipper is it's speed. It can be a good Runner. If speed doesn't flip your desk, then it's just a white medium ship, that can't land on medium pads.
 

Siobhan

Siobhan
Mohrgan said:
Na, it all seems perfectly reasonable. I gave up my Cliiper because it brought nothing to the table I couldn't get from the Python. The only real use I can see for the Clipper is it's speed. It can be a good Runner. If speed doesn't flip your desk, then it's just a white medium ship, that can't land on medium pads.
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It is very pretty...
 

rrobes

R
I have a Python w/ 200t+ of cargo, decent shields (use 3 SB's), military armor and usually all MC armament.

W/ DD 5 it's @420+ boost and good agility, it can run, fight and carry. Against any NPC 1v1, it will win. It doesn't have the shields to go against multiple opponents but they last enough to bug out.

No heat issues and w/ HICAP mags on the MC's, you have continuous fire.

No grind required. It's expensive but worth it.
 
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Siobhan

Siobhan
Mohrgan said:
Pretty doesn't pay the bills. Um.... I see the Python is included in your signature, I guess you got the memo. Lol.
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Its been my daily driver for ages... Conda for bulk trade and CG of course (don't like either superpower enough to have get a vette or cutter yet), FDL for fighting and Cobra for lulz
 

Marklar_

Marklar_
If you want a mission-running cargo ship that can land on medium pads, it doesn't get better than the Python. It has great cargo space for a medium ship, it can easily defend itself, and it has good range.
 

DNA-Decay

DNA-Decay
I've been working this past week in a T-9, but now we have to hit a station with a medium pad for a couple of days.

It always feels weird to be working other systems / other factions in order to get ahead somewhere that counts.
But yeah, completely stripped out the Python. Shields, fuels scoops, Mil Spec hull, the lot. All gone for cargo. Hell, I even got rid of the Scanner 'cause I'll be flying the same route a bunch of times. 292 tons it maxes out at. Couple of days holding this faction's head in a bucket and it won't be in any condition to start a war. Job's right mate.
 

friendship drive charging

F
Stealthie said:
Yes, the title is kinda clickbaity.
We all know the Python is the best ship in the game, but bear with me....

I was pondering what to do with some of my redundant ships and it occurred to me that I might build my Clipper into a combined passenger/cargo money-maker.
I started to pursue this last night but, frankly, it seems like a Python can do anything a Clipper can, but it can also land on a medium pad.
So, back to the drawing board.

My Python is currently set-up as a dedicated cargo ship but I'm not sure that's a good idea.
When you're running cargo missions it's not like you really need to stack them 'cos there's always more available at your destination.
It's also not like it's ever a necessity to deliver the absolute maximum of a commodity to a medium-pad destination. I don't think there are ever medium-pad trade CGs, are there?
Even if there are, I can just bung the extra cargo racks back in especially for it.

So, I figure I can tear out a couple of the cargo racks, replace them with 1st-class passenger compartments and leave the ship with the ability to transport VIPs for ~Cr1m a pop and still retain around 100t of cargo space to take on well-paid cargo missions when they arise.

Anybody see anything wrong with this plan?
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i feel like the python at 100t is 1/5 of a type 9.

i suggest you maybe wait until the next hauling community goal to buy a type 9 for a multitide of reasons.

1) upgrading it's FSD will give you anaconda's top FSD.

2) it carries 500T

3) around the same jump range unladen as python

4) can easily haul A rank into CGs giving 30m extra. from 1 day of hard work i made 60m profit on top of that.

5) if i was in python i woulda only made about 15m



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suggest you get type9 as a stepping stone to tradeconda which can also take 400t or so.
 

Jethro49

Jethro49
Stealthie said:
Yes, the title is kinda clickbaity.
We all know the Python is the best ship in the game, but bear with me....

I was pondering what to do with some of my redundant ships and it occurred to me that I might build my Clipper into a combined passenger/cargo money-maker.
I started to pursue this last night but, frankly, it seems like a Python can do anything a Clipper can, but it can also land on a medium pad.
So, back to the drawing board.

My Python is currently set-up as a dedicated cargo ship but I'm not sure that's a good idea.
When you're running cargo missions it's not like you really need to stack them 'cos there's always more available at your destination.
It's also not like it's ever a necessity to deliver the absolute maximum of a commodity to a medium-pad destination. I don't think there are ever medium-pad trade CGs, are there?
Even if there are, I can just bung the extra cargo racks back in especially for it.

So, I figure I can tear out a couple of the cargo racks, replace them with 1st-class passenger compartments and leave the ship with the ability to transport VIPs for ~Cr1m a pop and still retain around 100t of cargo space to take on well-paid cargo missions when they arise.

Anybody see anything wrong with this plan?
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A low cost alternative with still a good jump range would be an AspX. 64T, 3 business passengers and class 5 fuel scoop. For door to door missions you could swap the scoop and cabins (or even remove the scoop for extra cargo).
 

Siobhan

Siobhan
friendship drive charging said:
i feel like the python at 100t is 1/5 of a type 9.

i suggest you maybe wait until the next hauling community goal to buy a type 9 for a multitide of reasons.

1) upgrading it's FSD will give you anaconda's top FSD.

2) it carries 500T

3) around the same jump range unladen as python

4) can easily haul A rank into CGs giving 30m extra. from 1 day of hard work i made 60m profit on top of that.

5) if i was in python i woulda only made about 15m



_______


suggest you get type9 as a stepping stone to tradeconda which can also take 400t or so.
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t9 isnt a lot of use on a medium pad though.
 

Crank Larson

Crank Larson
Stealthie said:
So, I figure I can tear out a couple of the cargo racks, replace them with 1st-class passenger compartments and leave the ship with the ability to transport VIPs for ~Cr1m a pop and still retain around 100t of cargo space to take on well-paid cargo missions when they arise.

Anybody see anything wrong with this plan?
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Nope, that's what I do with my Python. Or rather, once I've settled on a system where I'm going to run missions for a while, I'll get my cargo and passenger modules sent there. I then swap the modules depending what missions look good at the station. Currently I'm in Ceos, and there is no point in having any cargo capacity there at all as the missions you want are passenger and boom data delivery. When in Wuthielo Ku, the Python is mainly cargo focused (probably I'd have just one passenger cabin). I've always found that business class cabins seem to give the best return.
 

IndigoWyrd

IndigoWyrd
I run a 200t capacity cargo python regularly, and have no problems filling it for missions, though I generally just do my own trading with it and make just as much, if not more.
 

GG7

G
I believe the Python has the largest cargo capacity of any ship that can land on medium pads, so if you are doing any runs that involve these, then it does make a good deal of sense.

Mine is currently configured for 280t to handle a Powerplay preparation effort to outposts on each side, so large ships are not an option.
 
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