Is the T9 still viable?

[Troa Barton]

I'd say it does need a buff I'd like to see it have a higher class FSD and an additional class 5 slot.

the corvette at the cost of 1 LY jump range can carry 84 more tons of cargo and has twice the shielding.
the type 9 should be the trade sidegrade to the anaconda not the cutter.
the corvette should be a combat upgrade with less jump range than the anaconda, which it is but less of a difference in jump range and more firepower and or armor.
and the cutter should be a multipurpose upgrade, to do everything well but not compete with the anacondas jump range and the corvettes firepower. The cutter does these things well except for its maneuverability and power distributor.

so far only the anaconda is where it needs to be. The type 9, corvette, and cutter all need buffs

 

[777Driver]

Cool, thank you,

I do fly with FA off and on during combat so I'm use to it already, sort of. I'll keep that in mind about the modules. What's it like for defense or is it just best to run for the most part, meaning don't bother putting any real weapons on it?

Against a skilled cmdr you have no chance, chaff and high wake, against one or two NPC's after an interdiction (annoying Eagles/Vipers/Couriers/Cobras) beam and multi cannon load out will shred them.

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Sometimes people need to be saved from themselves, so let me help you. Dont buy a t-9!! Ever!! for any reason other than it looks kind of cool. I literally own every ship in the game, except a t-9.

Total waste of money.. For pure trading believe it or not, you will make almost as much per/hr with a Python, because its much faster and can land on outposts (which means shorter routes/more credits per ton). Also you will have more fun in a Python and open a world of other options (such a smuggling, Conflict Zones/REZ ect).

Edit: Also dont listen to people who wear sunglasses and look like they havent shaved for a while telling you to fly with FA-off. They are evil!! FA-on is your friend.

I dunno mate, from your Avatar pic it looks you haven't shaved in years!

 

[Loetmichel]

Against a skilled cmdr you have no chance, chaff and high wake, against one or two NPC's after an interdiction (annoying Eagles/Vipers/Couriers/Cobras) beam and multi cannon load out will shred them.

As i said above: its even possible to kill a (npc) master FAS and live to tell the tale... ANd that was with only with A4 shields, 2 Boosters and five turreted Multicannons... it actually took more time to KWS him than to shred him/get nearly shredded

Edit: I stand corrected ( i just looked) my T9 has 3 A0 boosters and a D5 shield gen.

 

[Slack]

I dunno mate, from your Avatar pic it looks you haven't shaved in years!

Notice im not wearing sunglasses? Ehh? Its the combination of the two that leads to evilness..

 

[Chaz]

If you are Tycoon or above, bulk mission hauling is the way to go.. Only drawback is the attention you get from NPC's.. Regular hauling is much more relaxing since you get hassled less.

Aditi and Fehu for Empire space - Make sure to also visit the planetary bases in Fehu, two orbital stations and two bases, you can haul inter system while you pick up the bulk haulage missions at each station/base. I used a T9 for a while, Cutter is better due to the larger cargo space...

Check it out in the Anaconda, if you don't see good missions to large pad destinations, pick up a cargo mission to the next base in system, rotate until you are full. Head back to the bubble once fully loaded, good money and you rank up at the same time.

Edit - You also get long range bulk missions to other planets, all ports on planets have large pads.

Thanks, I'll hop down there and check that out.

 

[Rubellen]

[/QUOTE]The Python is unbeatable for making massive amounts of cash through smuggling.[/QUOTE]


Off topic I know but can the Python boost away from those naughty cops that try to scan you?

 

[Troa Barton]

The Python is unbeatable for making massive amounts of cash through smuggling.[/QUOTE]


Off topic I know but can the Python boost away from those naughty cops that try to scan you?[/QUOTE]
Who said anything about running away?

 

[andyraptor]

If you can purchase Imperial Cutter, there are no reason to use T9. Cutter is the best trading ship you could ever dream of at the moment, junk your T9 asap! http://imgur.com/onhDqAd.png

- Cutter beat T9's cargo hold by a large number
- Cutter has more stock HP and shield than T9
- Cutter has more speed than T9
- Cutter has much better jump range than T9's miserable jump range
- Cutter has Agility 2, while T9 has 0 agility! ZERO!!!

And the most important ones are
- Cutter looks sexier than T9 that looks like space brick jr
- Cutter has sexier engine sound than T9 that sounds like fart
- Cutter has spacious and comfy cockpit than T9's cockpit that looks like a gaol!

http://i.imgur.com/7OLUA8h.png Any sane person would choose Imperial Cutter than T9 given they have all the funds and rank.

I think you don't have a scooby doo idea about what you're talking about above and beyond some Youtube videos and corilios.io farming

 

[Rubellen]

The Python is unbeatable for making massive amounts of cash through smuggling.

Off topic I know but can the Python boost away from those naughty cops that try to scan you?[/QUOTE]
Who said anything about running away?[/QUOTE]

Yeah but killing cops? Smuggling ok, but that is a bit euh

 

[777Driver]

Yeah but killing cops? Smuggling ok, but that is a bit euh

You don't have to kill them, just give em a little tickle with a pulse laser, they switch from scanners to weapons.. I only kill if it's the same cop doing multiple interdictions.

Off topic - I was interdicted by a ship, he said he needed weapons because he was fighting a faction, ship started attacking me.. Just before he died he said 'I was just trying to make a better life for my family'.. I felt really bad lol

 

[TheoZ]

A buff?
Why?

It is good as it is.

I would like a heavy warship variant of the T-9 though.
It looks like a monster and with less room for cargo, but heavier weaponry and some other tweaks and visual changes it would be fun to use the T-9 like I use my Anaconda in combat.

No it definitely needs a buff. At least 1 128 cargo slot, maybe a 256 one. Reason behind the need of the buff is that once you get the T-9, most commanders would use it for 1-2 days to grind up to trading anaconda which is much more superior in terms of A) Jump Range
B) tankiness
C) similar cargo cap with T-9
D) multipurpose so good also for combat or exploration

 

[Certacito]

Ah that's a bit of a tearjerker, but good drills mate!

 

[askavir]

If you can purchase Imperial Cutter, there are no reason to use T9. Cutter is the best trading ship you could ever dream of at the moment, junk your T9 asap! http://imgur.com/onhDqAd.png

- Cutter beat T9's cargo hold by a large number
- Cutter has more stock HP and shield than T9
- Cutter has more speed than T9
- Cutter has much better jump range than T9's miserable jump range
- Cutter has Agility 2, while T9 has 0 agility! ZERO!!!

And the most important ones are
- Cutter looks sexier than T9 that looks like space brick jr
- Cutter has sexier engine sound than T9 that sounds like fart
- Cutter has spacious and comfy cockpit than T9's cockpit that looks like a gaol!

http://i.imgur.com/7OLUA8h.png Any sane person would choose Imperial Cutter than T9 given they have all the funds and rank.

So you mean to say that a ship that costs 3 times the cost of a T9 is better than the T9, and people who can afford the Cutter should purchase it instead of the T9? That's surprising.

 

[Astronut57]

I use a T9. My Python, Asp and Cobra are parked up.
It's fully A rated with 3 burst lasers and 2 small beams at the front, all turrets. Chaff, point defence and 2 shield boosters and an SRV buggy and 464T cargo space. Boost speed is about 206. It's more than capable of defending itself against anything up to but not including a Python. If I get interdicted I submit and fight. If the shields drop I run and wake out. It's beaten Cobras, Vultures, even a Clipper so yeah it's viable.
The view from the cockpit is best in game especially when landing on planets.
Love my T9

 

[Zelos1983]

I stopped using it in favour of my new Cutter. More speed and almost 50% more cargo.
If you are not ranked properly, then I would assume it is still viable.

 

[parry]

I'm 30 hauls away from my first T-9. I should have it in a couple of days I'm hoping. Can't wait! Looking at the Cutter though, wow. I might make that my next goal and forget the Anaconda. 100 million credits should be good to by a T-9 I'm guessing?

Yeah, I'd say 105 mill should be decent enough in Li Yong-Rui jurisdiction.

However, the Conda is a good choice since it has a 20 LY jump range when loaded.

Sometimes people need to be saved from themselves, so let me help you. Dont buy a t-9!! Ever!! for any reason other than it looks kind of cool. I literally own every ship in the game, except a t-9.

Total waste of money.. For pure trading believe it or not, you will make almost as much per/hr with a Python, because its much faster and can land on outposts (which means shorter routes/more credits per ton). Also you will have more fun in a Python and open a world of other options (such a smuggling, Conflict Zones/REZ ect).

Edit: Also dont listen to people who wear sunglasses and look like they havent shaved for a while telling you to fly with FA-off. They are evil!! FA-on is your friend.

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Do you think when you type things? Quite a few people use HOTAS' and do very well with FA off.

I even use FA off on occasion and I use a keyboard.

And there's nothing wrong with the type 9. For its pricepoint, it's [fine]. That and unlike a python you can't mass-lock it without a Conda or larger.