So . . . . Type 8 eh?

Darrack

Darrack
Unknown Zombie said:
Haven't bought it yet. I'm still agonizing over it.

I'm working up builds in EDSY and thinking to myself seriously, "Would I actually truly ever use this, or would I just hop into my Phantom? Class 4 PD is awfully anemic for 6 weapons, and no matter what I do in this game I will probably end up in a fight... 🤔"
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Im replacing my medium pad Python trader with it, not because its better but because its different.

O7
 

CMDR X

CMDR X
Darrack said:
Im replacing my medium pad Python trader with it, not because its better but because its different.

O7
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I'm contemplating the same thing, for the same reason. I have 3 Pythons already. 1 at Robigo, 1 kicking AXX somewhere and a third I use to sell my mining cargo off my 256 ton Type-10 at outposts if needed.

With parts I got laying around, the Type-8 has 4x the shields, 2x the hull and 2x scoop, all while still retaining the 256t capacity. The styling of the ship even fits this role perfectly.
I think I'm going for it! Here are my EDSY comparisons:

Python
Type-8

Now all I need to figure out is what to put on for pew's, if anything. 🤔
Lemme know what you think..

Edit: fixed T8 link
 
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SergMx

SergMx
CMDR X said:
I'm contemplating the same thing, for the same reason. I have 3 Pythons already. 1 at Robigo, 1 kicking AXX somewhere and a third I use to sell my mining cargo off my 256 ton Type-10 at outposts if needed.

With parts I got laying around, the Type-8 has 4x the shields, 2x the hull and 2x scoop, all while still retaining the 256t capacity. The styling of the ship even fits this role perfectly.
I think I'm going for it! Here are my EDSY comparisons:

Python
Type-8

Now all I need to figure out is what to put on for pew's, if anything. 🤔
Lemme know what you think..
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I'm not getting the T8 link to open, but I wouldn't change the python much.
1- Shield to prism - no need for protracted combat, more shield for single damage.
2. Hull booster - on module booster, suddenly phase damage ?
 

CMDR X

CMDR X
SergMx said:
I'm not getting the T8 link to open, but I wouldn't change the python much.
1- Shield to prism - no need for protracted combat, more shield for single damage.
2. Hull booster - on module booster, suddenly phase damage ?
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Re-did the T8 link try it again.
 

CMDR X

CMDR X
SergMx said:
Invalid build hash

* Invalid ship id #37

No t8 in list ships ...

P.S. Python: FSD -> FSD(SCO)
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Sorry Man. Link works for me. Try cleaning out your cookies for edsy.com.

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Yeah, been neglecting the poor Python. But with my new T8, she is up for sale anyways lol.
 

SergMx

SergMx
CMDR X said:
Sorry Man. Link works for me. Try cleaning out your cookies for edsy.com.

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Yeah, been neglecting the poor Python. But with my new T8, she is up for sale anyways lol.
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I don't know how cookies work here, maybe all my saved builds will disappear ;(

Thanks for the screenshot, your python is very good, it has the same 256 loads ...
I would remove the t8:
1. FUEl scop -> cargo (+64t)
2. 5D hull -> Fuel scoop
 

CMDR X

CMDR X
SergMx said:
I don't know how cookies work here, maybe all my saved builds will disappear ;(

Thanks for the screenshot, your python is very good, it has the same 256 loads ...
I would remove the t8:
1. FUEl scop -> cargo (+64t)
2. 5D hull -> Fuel scoop
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I'm equipping the T8 right now. Hope it lives up to my expectations.. o7
 

Robert Rockbite

R
I've got a T8. I perceive a significant lack of pad utilization. Just look at all that empty space in the middle and think how much cargo you could fit in there. There would have been room for a lot more cargo on a medium pad. But it's fast and handling is OK, so it's a good compromise.
As far as SCO goes, it survived a Hutton Run at ~4580c without breaking. The SCO was still a bit shaky and it ate 20 heat sinks and more than 200 tons of fuel - but it survived. So don't be afraid of that boost button, it won't kill you - probably.
 

Rat Catcher

Rat Catcher
CMDR X said:
Nope, just the bare bones one. I like to build my own ships.
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I bought the Stellar pack. not deployed it yet.
Then bought the basic T8 for credits, kitted it out, added ship kit & PJ and flew off to plunder HGEs Only 2 in my system, normally 4 or more, but both filled up my mats bins, with some left behind.
Nice ship to fly, scooping mats into the cargo hatch seems to be "aim high, go slow"
 

Vandaahl

Vandaahl
Seems like they saved the best ship for last.
Well over 300 tons cargo for a fully decked out medium vessel is amazing.
Going well over 510 clicks boost speed.
Great weapon convergence.
Can handle 5 rail guns and a plasma cannon
Jump 35 ly
SCO optimized
What not to like?

Yes its ugly, I even like that...
 

Darrack

Darrack
Rat Catcher said:
I bought the Stellar pack. not deployed it yet.
Then bought the basic T8 for credits, kitted it out, added ship kit & PJ and flew off to plunder HGEs Only 2 in my system, normally 4 or more, but both filled up my mats bins, with some left behind.
Nice ship to fly, scooping mats into the cargo hatch seems to be "aim high, go slow"
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Just got home and started outfitting my new pay2win T8, size 7 scoop?, 4SRVs?, 52LY unstripped with FSD booster? this things going way into the Black! :ROFLMAO:

O7
 

Three Stars

T
I just did the Hutton run in about 33 minutes with an almost entirely fuel laden T8. I used a grade 5 LE/thermal power plant. You can actually cruise indefinitely with no heat sinks at the low throttle SCO speed. The heat maxes at 65% and stays there. It overheats at full SCO throttle, but if you zero the throttle at heat levels up to 94% the heat will rise just a bit more, level off, and then slowly descend back to 65%.

This means that it’s possible to do the Hutton run at low SCO throttle with no heat sinks whatsoever, or to do it at a hybrid speed with no heat sinks if you accelerate and then back off before you hit 100%.

I had a 4A shield in place, but all other optional slots had fuel. I used approximately 2/3rds of it in the trip.
 
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