Just got the MK IV, engineered everything to the max and...I actually quite like it.
Took it for a spin in a Haz Rez just so I could get an idea of it's limitations in case I get interdicted running missions in it, and finally left when I ran out of ammo.
Dangerous/Deadly FDL's, Pythons and the rest all fell before me (NPC's, obvs). Nothing in a wing though, not with those shields.
Class 3A shield with Thermal Resist G5 and x2 G5 Resist Augmented boosters was enough (just). Efficient Multis G5 x5 with x4 Incediary and Corrosive on one of the small multis was enough to blow stuff away.
I really like the look of this ship, especially planet-side. Good boost sound (and well over 400 with the G5 DD).
64 tonnes of cargo.
What's not to love?
Took it for a spin in a Haz Rez just so I could get an idea of it's limitations in case I get interdicted running missions in it, and finally left when I ran out of ammo.
Dangerous/Deadly FDL's, Pythons and the rest all fell before me (NPC's, obvs). Nothing in a wing though, not with those shields.
Class 3A shield with Thermal Resist G5 and x2 G5 Resist Augmented boosters was enough (just). Efficient Multis G5 x5 with x4 Incediary and Corrosive on one of the small multis was enough to blow stuff away.
I really like the look of this ship, especially planet-side. Good boost sound (and well over 400 with the G5 DD).
64 tonnes of cargo.
What's not to love?
Nice! What was your setup?
This is my cheaper but unfinished Cobra IV miner. I've gone for a 2A Refinery (only 6 bins) rather than a class 3 or 4, because I think the increase in cargo space is probably worth the trade off in micromanaging.
EDIT: forgot link -
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/cob...30303C043P41l.Iw18SQ==.AwhMIyqo.&bn=miner69er
Any suggestions? I'm not sure its worth fitting guns on it, since I'll mostly be running away from combat (and I'd probably have to improve the power plant/distributor). Maybe PDTs or shield boosters though.
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There's no point having two medium mining lasers as you need at least 4-5 limpets to keep up with it so fit a single medium or two small, as to weapons shock mines can be useful if you need to leg it and a PD turret can help against missiles if you lose the shields.
Here's mine I use it as a mission miner if my primary miner isn't nearby
https://coriolis.io/outfit/cobra_mk...031qC024P4.Iw18SQ==.Aw18QjMQ?bn=Mission Miner
Here's mine I use it as a mission miner if my primary miner isn't nearby
https://coriolis.io/outfit/cobra_mk...031qC024P4.Iw18SQ==.Aw18QjMQ?bn=Mission Miner
Thanks - that's a good point
How is the MK4's actually feel when you fly?
Just the hard numbers don't always convey the feeling. Like the Anaconda I hated flying, as the SC manoeuvrability feels so poor, so what ship does the MK4 fly most similarly too (especially in SC)?
Swapping engineering between the 3 and 4 is something I hadn't considered before, but if the PS4 version has the Cobra MK4 available (I missed out on the PC version) i'm definitely considering engineering up the MK3, and then transferring everything to the MK4.
I definitely prefer small ships over large ones, even the AspX leaves me cold. So now I swap between a Python and a Cobra MK3, depending on if I need efficiency or fun.
A mini-Python is very appealing, as the MK3 just lacks those extra internals, and as a Fuel Rat you need basically a minimum of 5 slots just to get about: Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller; cargo (for limpets); shields (griefers attacks); Fuel Scoop; and ADS. Being a bit more versatile between jobs would be a serious bonus.
I'm thinking this for Ratting, medium-range rescues (< 2000 Ly from bubble), light bounty hunting, planetary exploration / ruins, board missions?
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/cob...4.Iw18SQ==.CwBjEYxAmXYZnuUVjSA=.&bn=zCobraMK4
Engineered for jump range and PvE. I'm quite excited about starting again, hope it is included
Fully G5 engineered it flys like a stock mid range Cobra 3 but without the high boost speed, it's a pleasant ship to fly but I wouldn't recommend fixed weapons unless you can fly FA off as it's agility will seriously limit time on target try gimbals and turrets and perhaps some shock mines.
Another ship to consider is the Keelback similar performance but lacks internals or perhaps the FDS good internals and plenty of armour but it's a big old beast
Another ship to consider is the Keelback similar performance but lacks internals or perhaps the FDS good internals and plenty of armour but it's a big old beast
In all honesty the Cobra IV will never be a nimble fighter or drag speed king. What it does have over the Cobra III is more guns and way better hard point placement.
I've never had much of an issue to keep all the weapons on target (if you gimbal them of course)
The second advantage is the number and size of the internals. It has unmatched flexibility out of the small/medium ships, especially for the price point.
10-15mil will see you be able to A rate fit for any purpose you can think of apart from canyon racing really.
Overall a fine ship as long as you don't jump in thinking it's just going to be a Cobra III+.
I've never had much of an issue to keep all the weapons on target (if you gimbal them of course)
The second advantage is the number and size of the internals. It has unmatched flexibility out of the small/medium ships, especially for the price point.
10-15mil will see you be able to A rate fit for any purpose you can think of apart from canyon racing really.
Overall a fine ship as long as you don't jump in thinking it's just going to be a Cobra III+.
My Cobra IV miner went through several changes, and has gradually evolved to be almost identical to your very solid design.
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/cob...30303C01rP4C5.Iw18SQ==.AwhMIyqo.&bn=miner69er
I ended up sticking an extra 1A collector controller along with the 3A - two collectors isn't quite fast enough to keep up with even two small mining lasers.
Like you I opted for bi-weave but I think that even with the booster it's too weak - will probably go back to normal or maybe even prismatic.
TL;DR Cobra IV makes a solid miner, and manages not to be toothless as well (helpful when you just mined 10t of painite).
My CM4 has now evolved into being a base bomber.
5 mine launchers.
Its funny as hell. Often there is a parked ship near the base, so i hover over that first and "bombs away". Funny watching the ship trying to take off which just accelerates the speed at which it gets hit. Haven't seen a ship survive an accurate bombing yet, although had some get off the ground when i didn't have myself lined up right so many were missing.
5 mine launchers.
Its funny as hell. Often there is a parked ship near the base, so i hover over that first and "bombs away". Funny watching the ship trying to take off which just accelerates the speed at which it gets hit. Haven't seen a ship survive an accurate bombing yet, although had some get off the ground when i didn't have myself lined up right so many were missing.
Sorry, not recorded it. No idea why but my comp has terrible problems with recording software. Shadowplay sometimes works, then sometimes it just refuses to record until i reboot (that's both shadowplay 2 and 3). I basically got so annoyed with it i just stopped bothering. Also tried OBS, either drags my comp to its knees for decent quality or produces vids of such bad quality that its not worth bothering with.
I've just dusted mine off recently to go mine a little to do some mining missions for Alioth Independent.
Got me just over the edge for Alioth access, but now I need 50 Bromelite so I called in my proper mining Clipper.
Both have their advantages. Clipper is the better miner but doesn't replace the CM4 by a long shot.
Got me just over the edge for Alioth access, but now I need 50 Bromelite so I called in my proper mining Clipper.
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I wish there were a pirate skin.
Just so I could have her match my Mk III.
Just so I could have her match my Mk III.
I wish there were a pirate skin.
Just so I could have her match my Mk III.
Nah you have the predator or hunter skins with would be much more appropriate IMO
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Nah you have the predator or hunter skins with would be much more appropriate IMO
I do have the predator packs for both to be fair.