So, you want to be a smuggler eh? There are many guides out there on how to do it. Yet, what is the best ship in which to perform your smuggling operations. Well, hands down, it's the Cobra!
He's how you build your Mellenium Falcon...
Strip down your cobra and sell the unnecessary modules. Weapons, dscan etc. Yes. That includes shields! A good smuggler needs no shields. They generate heat, add weight, take up space that can be used for cargo! Buy the biggest cargo rig per slot you can. You should be able to hit 60 tones capacity. Almost three times a stripped down hauler!
Upgrade your thrusters and frame shift drive as best you can without draining your investment funds. You can add ECM module. Don't bother with chaff module as you are so fast none of the weapons that chaff would help you against will be in range to hurt you. I've never had to use the ECM module but it's there just in case I guess. Easily dump able if you need to.
Note, I never have more then 50% of my funds invested in any one cargo run.
Now, other then when you are entering the station cold in silent running, run your engines always at four power pips. Smuggling into stations is actually easy with the right techniques.
Look what you have. A ship that is very fast, agile, and can take a couple punches without shields. Plus, you have a 60 tonne capacity for your smuggled goods. You should never be interdicted if you know the tricks but if you are you can out run everyone and jump quickly.
Go forth and smuggle!
He's how you build your Mellenium Falcon...
Strip down your cobra and sell the unnecessary modules. Weapons, dscan etc. Yes. That includes shields! A good smuggler needs no shields. They generate heat, add weight, take up space that can be used for cargo! Buy the biggest cargo rig per slot you can. You should be able to hit 60 tones capacity. Almost three times a stripped down hauler!
Upgrade your thrusters and frame shift drive as best you can without draining your investment funds. You can add ECM module. Don't bother with chaff module as you are so fast none of the weapons that chaff would help you against will be in range to hurt you. I've never had to use the ECM module but it's there just in case I guess. Easily dump able if you need to.
Note, I never have more then 50% of my funds invested in any one cargo run.
Now, other then when you are entering the station cold in silent running, run your engines always at four power pips. Smuggling into stations is actually easy with the right techniques.
Look what you have. A ship that is very fast, agile, and can take a couple punches without shields. Plus, you have a 60 tonne capacity for your smuggled goods. You should never be interdicted if you know the tricks but if you are you can out run everyone and jump quickly.
Go forth and smuggle!
