The new star in the explorer sky

[Ian Skippy]

I understand the reasoning behind armouring a PP, but for an explorer I think it's wasted mass to haul around. I know exploring isn't all about jump range but how many exclusion zones do you hit that it's a consideration?

Rough landings on planets only do hull damage so as mentioned above a 1d repair isn't a bad call as you can synth limpets as required

Though as I said before it's your build so go with what works for you, I just found ot a curious mod for an explorer build and not something I personally would consider

Pp can start failing below 80%, and if you plan to do absurdly long journeys such as DW2 it might definitely help. Especially if you like to drink while flying. Dont forget that the loss in range would typically result in exactly zero more jumps on a 1000LY track.

 

[lemny]

I made a few small changes and like the idea with the Railgun wich adds virtually no weight.
https://s.orbis.zone/15j8

Better version for more range and exploration: https://s.orbis.zone/15gh

Na... that sacrifices too much IMO for less that 4% more jump range.

 

[ADAMtheWELSHMANz]

Pp can start failing below 80%, and if you plan to do absurdly long journeys such as DW2 it might definitely help. Especially if you like to drink while flying. Dont forget that the loss in range would typically result in exactly zero more jumps on a 1000LY track.

Could be because I'm teetotal (too many years running my own pub dealing with idiots) and don't fly tired that my preferences are different.

Nowt wrong with different, but speaking only for myself I've spent months out at a time, done BP etc and never had more than 1 or 2 emergency stops so for me an extra lightyear or two range is worth sacrificing some integrity