Stepping up to a T9

Altissimus · Jan 23, 2015

Hey,

Saved my pennies for a while now and the T9 is looking closer.

How much cash do I need to make the step?

Ship + FSD upgrade + cargo upgrade + insurance + trading cash + ??? + ??? = ???

Can anyone help me with the numbers please?

Thanks!

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Quick add on - how much does it cost to repair a T9's scratches? Like, T7 money or like Clipper money?

Can you fly it shield-less or is that a Very Bad Idea?

Tommyknocker · Jan 23, 2015

Try this link, all the parts you want can be input into the fields and the cash you will need is at the bottom.

http://www.edshipyard.com/

HTH

Vendraen · Jan 23, 2015

All you need can be found here:

http://edshipyard.com/

(Except repair costs; except those to be "painful." Just fly carefully.)

Hermes · Jan 23, 2015

Grind it out quickly, if you can - you can buy the T9 for 10% off (68,900,258) at Dalton Gateway in LHS 3447 but we don't know how long it's going to be on sale for. It was still on at that price as of an hour or so ago.

ChubbyBunneh · Jan 23, 2015

You need at least 16M extra for the 6A FSD, 4M for the 256T cargo hold, about 4 million for insurance and another 3-5 million for cargo.

If you are lucky and your trade route is only 5-6LY you can skimp on the FSD, but otherwise you may not be able to do your current routes. At least not in a single jump.

Flyinpiranha · Jan 23, 2015

Hermes said:
Grind it out quickly, if you can - you can buy the T9 for 10% off (68,900,258) at Dalton Gateway in LHS 3447 but we don't know how long it's going to be on sale for. It was still on at that price as of an hour or so ago.

Does this work for ship parts too? Does it have all the needed modules available? I may have to do this if so, that 10% discount is a great deal.

Looks like I can get this loadout for about 88m http://edshipyard.com/#/L=30Y,,2-A0Ba9Y8SA06u9s,0DI0Bk0AA7TC07207205U05U03w

EDIT \/\/\/\/ Cool, thanks for the info!

Hermes · Jan 23, 2015

Flyinpiranha said:
Does this work for ship parts too? Does it have all the needed modules available? I may have to do this if so, that 10% discount is a great deal.

From what I've heard, the modules are 10% off too. I'm still grinding out a little bit more cash before buying mine (I scouted ahead to check if it was still at that price earlier), so don't know what modules are available.

Conestoga · Jan 23, 2015

Aside from the FSD, the T9 is relatively cheap to fit out properly, since you'll be fighting to save weight rather than get the highest possible upgrades. I was able to squeeze out 13.5 light years on a 500 ton T9 with shields.

Edit:
http://www.edshipyard.com/#/L=30Y,,2-4sBa9Y8S7_6u5A,0DI0Bk0AA7TC07207205U05U03w

Note that I ran with an 8 ton fuel tank for convenience. Was perfect for a A-B-A 13.5 light year run.

Altissimus · Jan 23, 2015

Hermes said:
Grind it out quickly, if you can - you can buy the T9 for 10% off (68,900,258) at Dalton Gateway in LHS 3447 but we don't know how long it's going to be on sale for. It was still on at that price as of an hour or so ago.

How did you discover this?

Sadly I think I'm not close enough...seems I need about 110M to equip/insure/trade it. That's more than I thought....still a ways to go.

Hermes · Jan 23, 2015

Some speculated earlier that the prices would only be on for as long as stations controlled by Future of LHS 3447 (Dalton, Trevithick, and Worlidge) were experiencing an economic boom, but there is no longer a boom at those locations (though other stations are still in a boom). So the sale either lasts until no stations are in boom or it's a timed event. If it's a timed event, it will probably last until Sunday (a week from when it started).

Also, checked the Galnet news and it said the discount applies at outfitting:

http://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/?filter=18-JAN-3301

Flyinpiranha · Jan 23, 2015

Altissimus said:
How did you discover this?

Sadly I think I'm not close enough...seems I need about 110M to equip/insure/trade it. That's more than I thought....still a ways to go.

It was advertised on GalNet, the Bulletin Board. Just not sure how long it may last.

777Driver · Jan 23, 2015

don't make the mistake of buying too early, you need at least 100million. A6 FSD and D7 thruster's are essential on this ship.

Also head to LHS 3447, hopefully the discount will run for a little while, you will get a cheaper ship, and cheaper insurance. Unfortunately upgrades are no good in that system. TZ arietis is not too far and stocks everything, groombridge 34 & 61 Cygni also stock most upgrades.

Shanaeri · Jan 23, 2015

Also be prepared for a shock as to how heavy it handles. Every maneuverer needs to be planned for as it happens in slow motion. Make sure you press full stop while you are in hyperspace/coming out of super cruise as if you arrive too close to something you'll have almost no chance of avoiding it.
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I sold mine and went back to the python to grind credits. For sure it has a little over half the load, but I could make the same amount per hour simply because the T9 took so long to do anything.

Comrade Napoleon · Jan 23, 2015

Remember you dont need a speedo in a Lakon 9, just a calendar

Cheers Cmdr's

777Driver · Jan 23, 2015

Shanaeri said:
Also be prepared for a shock as to how heavy it handles. Every maneuverer needs to be planned for as it happens in slow motion. Make sure you press full stop while you are in hyperspace/coming out of super cruise as if you arrive too close to something you'll have almost no chance of avoiding it.
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I sold mine and went back to the python to grind credits. For sure it has a little over half the load, but I could make the same amount per hour simply because the T9 took so long to do anything.

I posted this video to dispel that myth. She flies fine with D7 thursters, even in SC. In the Vid I am full throttle past each star, 9 minutes dock to dock over 25LY.

[video=youtube;H93Izr4xprg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H93Izr4xprg[/video]

darshu · Jan 23, 2015

777Driver said:
I posted this video to dispel that myth. She flies fine with D7 thursters, even in SC. In the Vid I am full throttle past each star, 9 minutes dock to dock over 25LY.

Oh my god that fuel cost. I'm still in a type 7 i had no idea it got THAT bad. how long does it take to fuel scoop a full tank ?

OnePercent · Jan 23, 2015

Wait until you have at least 120 million before going near the type 9

777Driver · Jan 23, 2015

darshu said:
Oh my god that fuel cost. I'm still in a type 7 i had no idea it got THAT bad. how long does it take to fuel scoop a full tank ?

Full tank costs 300,000, I keep my tank at 50%, normally don't run with a fuel scoop, but the route in my video requires one. Fuel time is only a minute or so, can't remember the class, but it scoops at 175.. definitely not the fastest scoop but it does the job. I scoop once every two runs.

Still that route nets me 1.1 million every 20 minutes

Sammey · Jan 23, 2015

777Driver said:
I posted this video to dispel that myth. She flies fine with D7 thursters, even in SC. In the Vid I am full throttle past each star, 9 minutes dock to dock over 25LY.

[video=youtube;H93Izr4xprg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H93Izr4xprg[/video]

Nice!. Thanks for the Video.
How did you get VoiceAttack to read the Assigned Landing Pad Number?

Yank31 · Jan 23, 2015

Altissimus said:
seems I need about 110M to equip/insure/trade it.

Yes, that's my evaluation too.

And 125M for safe buy with rank A FSD.