Next ship after Eagle?

Ackoman · Feb 21, 2015

What should I be aiming to get next? The Cobra?

Kalearne · Feb 21, 2015

IMO, get a Hauler and do missions ferrying goods, that should earn you enough for an Adder which can do more of the same or you can fit it for a bit of pewpew. I just did more haulage until I could afford a Cobra, thats a great multipurpose vessel for you to work out how you want to play.

There are other schools of thought tho. Some people head straight to Viper and just settle in for combat.

Ackoman · Feb 21, 2015

Kalearne said:
IMO, get a Hauler and do missions ferrying goods, that should earn you enough for an Adder which can do more of the same or you can fit it for a bit of pewpew. I just did more haulage until I could afford a Cobra, thats a great multipurpose vessel for you to work out how you want to play.

There are other schools of thought tho. Some people head straight to Viper and just settle in for combat.

Cool, think I've got enough dosh for a hauler already.

DefiledDragon · Feb 21, 2015

Ackoman said:
Cool, think I've got enough dosh for a hauler already.

The cobra is a great ship. It can ferry as much as a hauler and it can fight well too. It gives you options if you get bored of trading, you can do some bounty hunting without having to change ship. Once you're in one though, it can be tough to get out lol.

soma · Feb 21, 2015

Cobra gets my vote as well. Its a wonderful allrounder. With a good multipurpose outfit it can carry 36t of cargo. It need not fear any opponent because it can either outgun or outrun them. It has good jump range, nice weapons, awesome speed and pretty good agility. For me the game really started opening up once I could afford a Cobra.

Ackoman · Feb 21, 2015

Just looking at prices, I'm around 100k short for getting a Cobra, so not sure it's worthwhile getting a hauler now.

soma · Feb 21, 2015

Then I personally I would stick with what you have and go straight for the Cobra. Just dont forget to save enough money for insurance... if you want to play around with configurations and see how much it will cost you, have a look at http://www.edshipyard.com/

Bacon Sarnie · Feb 21, 2015

Cobra without a doubt, jack of all trades sort of ship.
Mine has 40T of cargo space and a full complement of weapons and shields. Military armour and everything else pretty much A rated. I love it
I have enough to go up to the Asp but to be honest I cant see the point just yet, plus I love my cobra, it hauls, it fights and it hasnt failed me yet.

nightwraith · Feb 21, 2015

Don't forget about the Adder.

Acarin · Feb 21, 2015

Remember that the basic cost of a ship will get you a semi-useful hulk. You need to spend a lot more to build it into a trader/combat vessel/armed trader (in order of cost); a fully-kitted Cobra will set you back somewhere in the region of 8-10M Credits.

adoredtv · Feb 21, 2015

Trading Cobras are very cheap however and are a large step up in trading ability if you remove shields. That can really get your trade motoring along and you are great for trading rares at this point too.

MilkyBarKid · Feb 21, 2015

You could earn an easy 500 000Cr in an hour in your eagle. Just sign up for current community conflict at Delbruck station (Igorodimos sysytem). Go to high intensity conflict zone and select your faction from the right hand panel (not syndicate one).

Once there just stay close to your capital ship it will finish off your kills easily, you only need to score a few hit to get the bounty. Easy python and Anconda kills for 13K & 18K a pop. Just reclaim vouchers under combat bonds back at Delbruck. Just do this in solo mode otherwise CMDRS will steal your bounties.

Don't do other faction missions while signed up for community goal tho, current bug means if you do you will lose rep. Also remember you need a fair bit to upgrade your Cobra. I would personally consider the Adder next, good little multi-role ship.