Correct me if I am wrong, but is 7a not lighter than 7b?
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Correct me if I am wrong, but is 7a not lighter than 7b?
It is - but the original spec was a 6. Both 7s would be heavier than that.
As far as anything goes the E,C,A all weight the same and have the middle amount of weight. D is the lightest, and B is the heaviest.
Does anyone know if in the engineers update you can upgrade thrusters, shields, etc? Or if not, if you can modify the ship? I really want to trade some internal slots in my Python for some utility mounts and make my Python more maneuverable.
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My impressions of the Engineers modifications would involve enhancing the performance of existing equipment like thrusters, FSD etc so you might be able to get say 20% more performance out of a 6A thruster but with a significant increase in power, the thing is a low mass Python with 6A thrusters is below the magic 0.5 ratio anyway so a 6A turbo thruster won't improve agility all that much and the max speed may have a hard limit on it.
I guess with an FSD additional range will demand more power and increased fuel consumption (perhaps significantly increased) I reckon "Engineered" upgrades will have balancing costs like the Powers weapons and equipment.
I guess with an FSD additional range will demand more power and increased fuel consumption (perhaps significantly increased) I reckon "Engineered" upgrades will have balancing costs like the Powers weapons and equipment.
I think something like this was my initial Python build. Adequate for PVE. Upgrade the distributor as soon as possible, then other stuff. Initial cost 72M though you can save on that by buying in discounted space.
I'm running a miner/hauler build currently so the additional modules and higher power requirements push the price up but I ran this armed trader build for a long while it was fine for navpoint BH and some RES work.
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/06...329242h.AwRj4yoo.Aw18aCMVA===?bn=Python CT 5A
With no cargo it's agile enough to replace the turrets with gimballed pulse but fully loaded it'll struggle to turn with smaller ships so if you're going to trade fit the turrets, I've tried a medium m-cannon in the lower class 3 hardpoint and that works rather well so the class 3 m-cannon should be a beast!
I know the 7A PD is a load of cash but it's essential for the weapon array, shields and thruster boost so cut costs at your peril
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/06...329242h.AwRj4yoo.Aw18aCMVA===?bn=Python CT 5A
With no cargo it's agile enough to replace the turrets with gimballed pulse but fully loaded it'll struggle to turn with smaller ships so if you're going to trade fit the turrets, I've tried a medium m-cannon in the lower class 3 hardpoint and that works rather well so the class 3 m-cannon should be a beast!
I know the 7A PD is a load of cash but it's essential for the weapon array, shields and thruster boost so cut costs at your peril
I have one of these too, she's sat in the garage and still got the shinny red paint on it.
I'm running a miner/hauler build currently so the additional modules and higher power requirements push the price up but I ran this armed trader build for a long while it was fine for navpoint BH and some RES work.
http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/06...329242h.AwRj4yoo.Aw18aCMVA===?bn=Python CT 5A
With no cargo it's agile enough to replace the turrets with gimballed pulse but fully loaded it'll struggle to turn with smaller ships so if you're going to trade fit the turrets, I've tried a medium m-cannon in the lower class 3 hardpoint and that works rather well so the class 3 m-cannon should be a beast!
I know the 7A PD is a load of cash but it's essential for the weapon array, shields and thruster boost so cut costs at your peril
Thanks
but I was thinking something a lot more basic, literally D rated stuff...http://coriolis.io/outfit/python/06...704040m0005054i04046o020224.Iw18eQ==.Aw18eQ==
How would this fare to start with?
I manage with less shields on my FGS, the Interdictor is for those assassination missions.
I'm not sure the agility would be that great (hence the turreted Pulse)
66M (with insurance) in Li space.
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Oh man oh man...I cannot go back to my 2.0 python now. Will have to wait till 2.1 hits live. I loved the Python before, but now with dirty drives and all sorts of crazy upgrades. it's just so much more awesome! Besides the speed, I was getting 20ly range with my multi purpose load, including some bulk heads, cells and heavy duty mil spec armor ( ~17,5ly 128tons cargo I think).
http://imgur.com/a/thmTn
http://imgur.com/a/thmTn
Quick question:
I got a Python. Bare minimum module-wise. I was thinking about first buying Class C modules so that it can actually do stuff and then gradually refitting it like this: https://coriolis.io/outfit/python/0...Iw18eQ==.MwBhEYy6egWATGIA?bn=Python Multirole
Is that a reasonable build?
I got a Python. Bare minimum module-wise. I was thinking about first buying Class C modules so that it can actually do stuff and then gradually refitting it like this: https://coriolis.io/outfit/python/0...Iw18eQ==.MwBhEYy6egWATGIA?bn=Python Multirole
Is that a reasonable build?
What are you planning to use it for? The SCBs look a bit out of place if it's a local exploration/missions type build.
If you switch the 7C plant for a 6A then you get slightly more power (enough to not have to power down the FSD) and increased range.
This is variation of my current pre 2.1 build (in light of the new NPC's I may have to revise it though! ), it's capable of some light BH, cargo missions/trading, casual mining (needs more collectors) and some exploring as you go.
Most of the materials and data for Engineers is easy enough to collect through mining and salvage and the improvements can be substantial, with drone collectors this build should make collection a bit less painless.
https://coriolis.io/outfit/python/0...aCc202fP424.Iw18eQ==.Aw18WCMQ?bn=Python CM 5A
), it's capable of some light BH, cargo missions/trading, casual mining (needs more collectors) and some exploring as you go.Most of the materials and data for Engineers is easy enough to collect through mining and salvage and the improvements can be substantial, with drone collectors this build should make collection a bit less painless.
https://coriolis.io/outfit/python/0...aCc202fP424.Iw18eQ==.Aw18WCMQ?bn=Python CM 5A
For now I only want to use it for PvE bounty hunting (hence the SCBs), local exploration (the odd trip around the block, no major expeditions) and have some cargo for trading missions if they come up. Just get a feel for it, see what it's like and what I like. Later on I hope that it might become a true multirole vessel which I can take anywhere and do most stuff with, no matter what it might be (except PvP). Didn't think about mining, but why not. Don't have Horizons yet, but I guess I'll get it later on anyway.
I expect you'll find that build to be fine for now. You'll want to tweak the distributor and thrusters as you go forwards. I've not really taken my Python into heavy combat, as I prefer the FAS for that (which also happens to have a much lower rebuy) so I can't say about the SCBs being required or not. The 6A generally holds pretty well against single NPCs. I'd probably be tempted to swap them out for hull reinforcement but that's a personal preference.