Dear FDEV: Type-9 Buff - Increase FSD!

[Hasaf]

Every ship doesn't need to be great at everything. That is what got us into the mess of having multi-role ships that are better at nearly any role than the task dedicated ships are. Sure, the T-9 needs to be able to actually get to most systems. However, there is no need to try to turn it into anything but a great cargo ship. I welcome the proposed change much like I welcomed the similar change that was made to the T-7 about a year ago.

Would I like a larger FSD? Of course. Will not having a larger FSD keep me out of a T-9? Well, seeing as I have been in one for close to a year now (with a Python for mission running) I think it is safe to say that the FSD size will not cause me to reject the T-9. Of course, I have engineered the FSD to Range 5.

I see the cargo increase as being necessary. A larger FSD is not as critical to having the T-9 live up to its billing.

 

[mtt9999 [Parabolus]]

Yes, the wing multi hop delivery and fetch missions can be done solo. Last missions I did was 1200 tonnes for 20 million, completed in two trips. @ebbrell - You should be able to get well above 30LY, I am currently doing 31lys with a 45% optimal mass and no other weight reductions.

Do most stations offer these large haul 'wing' missions? I really like the idea, kinda like a mini solo CGs! I would even welcome some up to around 10,000 tonnes!

 

[777Driver]

Do most stations offer these large haul 'wing' missions? I really like the idea, kinda like a mini solo CGs! I would even welcome some up to around 10,000 tonnes!

Yeah they are basically just CG's. We are only testing them, did a couple, they are not showing up at the moment (I guess the devs are forcing us to test various things)

A word of warning, the failure price is high. There was a bug, the cargo depot would not let me load the ship, cancelled it and had a 29 million credit fine! If I didn't pay I would be locked out of the station.

 

[mtt9999 [Parabolus]]

Yeah they are basically just CG's. We are only testing them, did a couple, they are not showing up at the moment (I guess the devs are forcing us to test various things)

A word of warning, the failure price is high. There was a bug, the cargo depot would not let me load the ship, cancelled it and had a 29 million credit fine! If I didn't pay I would be locked out of the station.

Lol brilliant! Actual consequences in ED!

 

[Delilah]

I think this is a good idea.

For those worried about comparisons to the cutter, lets lobby for something special added to it, not against a good sense proposal like this one.

 

[Lux Veritas Occulta]

The very beautiful T-9 should have a jump range that made it the Asp Explorers big brother/sister, if fitted out right. [yesnod]

 

[CMDR Brax]

People need to stop comparing this to the Cutter. It's not a valid comparison at all. The Cutter costs more than double the T9, and is rank locked. Of course it should be able to do more to make it worth while. There's got to be trade-offs somewhere, and the 150 ton weight reduction on the T9 already offsets the range issue some. It doesn't need any further buffing. It's a cargo hauler, and it'll do fine as it is now.

Exactly this. The T-9 is a cargo hauler. The Cutter is, for all intents and purposes, a warship. It's like the difference between a modern-day cargo ship and an aircraft carrier. The carrier, while similar in size, can get to its destination far quicker than any cargo transport due to the needs of the mission each is designed for.