So I got an Asp

I've been itching to climb into one for ages. Finally saved up enough cash for it and some mods. Rather than part ex my cobra I decided to stump up the lot, just in case of a rainy day scenario. I thought I'd take it on an easy run, load up some rares and earn enough to upgrade a few more bits. I'd left enough cash for some cargo and one rebuy on the insurance.

One thing I had done however was downgrade the shields from a E4 to D3, I figured I could use the extra x32 cargo space and make a killing.

So lets fast forward to me sliding into a docking approach at George Lucas, like I'd done countless times before. Coasting along at max speed, four pips on engines, drop gear at 6km and let the drag slowly kill the speed. Line up on the box before tapping throttle back, speed falls off and OH FRAK!! A PLAYER COBRA!!!

I threw the throttle in reverse, tried bank round and bring extra thrusters into the fray.. nope.. bounce, fizzle, boom. Half a hold full of rare and a brand new Asp is wreckage in the docking slot.

Now this isnt about throwing blame around, I could afford the insurance. What I wasnt prepared for was being forced (by common sense) to buy a sidey because im priced out of both my ships. Even my ol Cobra is too pricy on the rebuy to fly right now.

I 'could' just sell some components. I mean the Asp has an advanced scanner I'm not gonna need soon, Cobra could definitely afford to lose some of its A components but I think I'm just gonna go sidewinder for a little while.

Why? Because I like the idea that I've got to start from scratch and build up again (as much as you can when you've already done the donkey work)
 
the top sort of 20% throttle on asp takes forever to lose when your on 4 pips, I overshoot all the time with that I actually found it faster to just leave it at the standard 2!
 
Sounds awesome. I cannot wait for an ASP. It's my dream ship. I'll own an Anaconda too once i'm stupidly wealthy, but the ASP is going to be my go-to ship for the majority of the game I think :)
 
I'm sorry to hear what happened to you, I know how disappointing stuff like that can be! But at least you have something to work towards again. Good luck and have fun!
 
the top sort of 20% throttle on asp takes forever to lose when your on 4 pips, I overshoot all the time with that I actually found it faster to just leave it at the standard 2!

I'll be sure to keep this in mind. Part of the problem was definitely me treating it like a sports car.

It was incredibly awesome, the sound, the visibility. Love it. Cant wait to fly off into the black..... tell my ma I ain't coming back. ;)
 
It is a wonderful ship mainly because of the amazing sound and great view not to mention the combat options. It's a beast for repairing damage though .. 10% off the hull will set you back nigh on 30k to repair.

Unlucky op :(
 
One of the first things I learnt was to enter the toaster rack fully over to either the left or right, that way if someone decides to boost in or out it increases the chances of a miss.

Had a similar incident to you mate (Sidewinder boosting in as I was going out), so I feel your pain. :(
 
Sounds awesome. I cannot wait for an ASP. It's my dream ship. I'll own an Anaconda too once i'm stupidly wealthy, but the ASP is going to be my go-to ship for the majority of the game I think :)

well, don't work your wallet up to the exact price for an ASP... (mine cost 6,6M), cause you'll badly need to upgrade it asap! The worst part on the asp is the eventual repair costs on hull... 97%, cost me 19k!!!!! Once I went down to 47% (thnx to an anaconda I just could barely flee from), 166k repair!!!!!! So, prepare your wallet!
Now, once you got the money and insurance in case of, it's really nice to fly!!!

Here when I got mine: --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMngW-jlmAA

Since that time I already lost it twice due to bad maneuver in station ^^ (had enough insurance!!!! :) )

have fun
 
I don't deploy landing gear unless I'm inside the station. The reason for this is because the ship loses massive amounts of agility/maneuverability!
 
I love my farting Asp - it has been worth every extortionate penny I paid for it. I have ripped it out to its basics and now it is a money-maker with a 112 worth cargo space
 
When I get interdicted in my ASP the npcs normally send me a message on the text com channel saying 'Oh bawls' then they self destruct and eject themselves to safety.

Grab a hauler, drop its shields and upgrade it's FSD ~ Good little, cheap, rares runner for you.

I leave kitted vipers in combat zones and use a little hauler to commute to and from them. Always handy to have one.
 
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Gutted for you, but the ASP is not a cargo cow, show some respect!

It's a great fighter and an awesome explorer, but not a cow, bit rude stripping the shields off
 
I'll be sure to keep this in mind. Part of the problem was definitely me treating it like a sports car.

It was incredibly awesome, the sound, the visibility. Love it. Cant wait to fly off into the black..... tell my ma I ain't coming back. ;)

You'll love it for exploration. Mine is fitted for just over 35 ly per jump, and it's probably possible to squeeze out a bit more even.

Covers a hellofalot of space in a hurry.
 
What? No rage quit? This is not a normal thread!! ;)

Of your options, you did miss what I thought was an obvious one, which is to fly your cobra *carefully* until you regain the insurance buffer. It's dangerous, yes, but that is quite literally the name of the game.

p.s I have never flown an Asp but really look forward to one day.
 
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You should have just went full steam ahead into the Cobra.. He wouldn't have stood a chance!! :D

Where's the blame for Frontier.. No flaming.. No hating.. You sure it wasn't faulty bounties or 'dormant fines'? I'd start a ticket anyway, just in case ;)

... This thread is broken!
 
you are flying an ASP my friend. That's 100 more tonnage than a Cobra, with a shield twice as powerful.
I'm flying an ASP and I tell you this: if near a station while docking a cobra comes your way... instead of freaking out just put four peeps into system and keep going straight... it's the cobra that should move sideways and go boom why not, because if you meet half way it's the cobra that will get hurt, not the Asp.

so, that's for the next time around this happens.
 
you are flying an ASP my friend. That's 100 more tonnage than a Cobra, with a shield twice as powerful.
I'm flying an ASP and I tell you this: if near a station while docking a cobra comes your way... instead of freaking out just put four peeps into system and keep going straight... it's the cobra that should move sideways and go boom why not, because if you meet half way it's the cobra that will get hurt, not the Asp.

so, that's for the next time around this happens.

Thats what I was thinking when I read the op why did the ASP explode? Was it really because he had 4 pips on engines?
 
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