Recon Ship Build?

[xRozuNatsukix]

Konbanwa commanders, can anyone tell me a good build for a Recon Combat Ship? Recon is primarily intelligence gathering using stealth tactics, it has always been my primary skillset an want to try to bring that skill into ED

 

[tafkabb]

Has to be Diamondback Scout with A-rated internals. When outfitting keep an eye on the power usage and keep that to a minimum. That'll keep your heat down.
The DBS can stay in silent running for 25 minutes (maximum emergency oxygen supply)

 

[ThriveInDark]

Some people will think I'm nuts but you may also want to look at the Federal Assault Ship. It has great armor to start with, so the silent running/no shields thing works very well, it has power to spare, can even be downclassed to save weight. With heat sinks it can be kept pretty cool. It doesn't have the jump range of the exploration dedicated ships however you can carry a big fuel scoop and slap an extra tank in it and still be fully combat prepped. Might be worth looking into as an option if you've got the 80 mil or so to kit it.

 

[Cody]

Is the ability to make a swift exit important for a recon ship? The Cobra Mk III is pretty much the fastest ship (under boost).

 

[ThriveInDark]

Kinda bored at work, here is something like what I'm talking about

http://coriolis.io/outfit/federal_a...0002024a370302f22f.Iw18cQ==.Aw18cQ==?bn=Recon

You can always take a class 4 Scoop and get a 5 cargo rack, I just prefer instant refueling so I can keep hopping along

Make that powerplant a 5A actually just because you're still under the power cap for it

 

[xRozuNatsukix]

Recon tends to need a quick escape route, recon units do combat aswell. But they primarily rely on stealth to get there jobs done

 

[OZYMANDlUS]

Here is a DBS Stealth build:
http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=70h,5QR5QR7tw7tw0mI01Q0Wg0Wg,323I6Q6Q3I4s3I6k,4zM13q13q2UI

Here is a stealth Cobra build:
http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=702,5Rr5RrCFBCFB01Q0Wg,324s6Q6Q4s4s4s6k,4_w15O15O0Iw0Iw2UI

-Ozy

Edit: Even though I don't think it would functionally work. (too slow & poor maneuverability) It does run cold as Ice.
LRRV (Long Range Reconnaissance Vessel) DBX:
http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=70i,5TE7u57u50mI01Q0Wg0Wg,324s6Q7_4s6Q4s8I,15O15O4zM0KU2UI

Here is something even further off the mark. I couldn't resist though. So kiss my Asp.
http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=70g,0...7u57u5,326Q7_7_6Q6Q7_8I,52C0Nc13q13q13q12G2UI