Ships Asp Explorer Hull repair limpets or AFMU ?
- Thread starter Tyrelli
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You need both (slots permitting) as the AFMU can repair internal modules (except the power plant that'll need station facilities), ideally fit two AFMU's so they can repair each other.
For the hull you need the hull repair limpets although you have to out in the black a long time and have a few accidents to really need either repair system e.g. with a fairly light explorer build and some care you could fly to Colonia without using the AFMU or limpets.
If you have to choose I'd go for the AFMU as module damage could leave you without an FSD and that's game over, I build my explorer ships fairly tough with decent size thrusters and armoured power plants as pancaking on a high G planet is going to spoil your day.
A G5 armoured powerplant with double braced has 233% integrity for a 20% increase in mass that's a good trade!
For the hull you need the hull repair limpets although you have to out in the black a long time and have a few accidents to really need either repair system e.g. with a fairly light explorer build and some care you could fly to Colonia without using the AFMU or limpets.
If you have to choose I'd go for the AFMU as module damage could leave you without an FSD and that's game over, I build my explorer ships fairly tough with decent size thrusters and armoured power plants as pancaking on a high G planet is going to spoil your day.
A G5 armoured powerplant with double braced has 233% integrity for a 20% increase in mass that's a good trade!
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Crossed the galaxy on Asp. AFMU is all the way. You can collect materials for reloading it on the planets and keep your modules alive forever (particularly FSD, which goes bad if you using neutron boost). Repair limpets would be better option for combat build, fixing busted canopy and such but they require cargo space.
Ditch the repair limpets. They take up two slots (controller & cargo) and you will rarely need them if you have shields.
AFMU is the way to go, particularly if you're into neutron jumps.
If you end up with a spare slot, I recommend you try a Supercruise Assist - they are great for orbiting planets for photos, and for keeping you from hugging the primary star when you're busy watching TV...
AFMU is the way to go, particularly if you're into neutron jumps.
If you end up with a spare slot, I recommend you try a Supercruise Assist - they are great for orbiting planets for photos, and for keeping you from hugging the primary star when you're busy watching TV...
Whats your build? i carry both and use a dbx which has less slots then the aspx