The Python [Elite Dangerous]
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Setting the POTUS... on fire!!
Beware, they may come for you..
Beware, they may come for you..
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I'm gonna take a shot that you pull a 180 on them, mate.
Same here. I own one Krait, it's a nice ship. But I own & regularly use several Pythons, it's my go-to ship for daily BGS work including CZs.
It moves 180t at a time, fully armed and armored. Perfect for those outpost delivery missions. The one unique purpose left for the ship, really.
My Python is my Flag ship, it was the first ship that i owned which started to turn the tide in terms of being vulnerable and earning cash money in game.
But i have to admit i dont fly it that much now, i don't fly the Krait much either.
Small ships get my time now, I dont need to make credits in game and most game mechanics are obsolete as a result. So i just fly small for kicks.
But i have to admit i dont fly it that much now, i don't fly the Krait much either.
Small ships get my time now, I dont need to make credits in game and most game mechanics are obsolete as a result. So i just fly small for kicks.
I use my python for mining. By the time that bad boy's full I'm pretty sick of mining - so no reason to go any bigger.
It has the nose-mounted HP for the seismic charge and the two shoulder mounts for ABs. Pretty decent placement.
Plus it's tough enough to handle the odd asteroid collision or mining blast.
It has the nose-mounted HP for the seismic charge and the two shoulder mounts for ABs. Pretty decent placement.
Plus it's tough enough to handle the odd asteroid collision or mining blast.
Funnily enough me too I dropped back into my cobra MK3 as an engineering task to see how cold and fast I could make her and she's currently 2600ly from home
It is a 180 mm long 8mm bolt?
Nope. I make one fresh each week. Takes about 20 some-odd hours. Usually wrap about Saturday night, upload, tags, thumbnail, closed captions, end screens, and cards, and schedule it for Tuesday.
I just might do vs. videos at some point.
EDIT: Though, if you want to watch the ones I've already made, they are on the channel. There's 6 so far.
I have a Python mothballed--it's a mining python. The T-9 miner is getting most of the work these day.
That said, the primary Python is a smuggler / platform trader. Considering that the best delivery rates can be made to platforms, and you have enough space to take the biggest jobs or stack a few smaller ones, and it's an extremely good smuggler (handles well, engineered to go fast and run cool) it is absolutely terrific in this role.
It, the Corvette, Cutter, Asp and T9 are my most-used ships because they all are great at what they do best.
That said, the primary Python is a smuggler / platform trader. Considering that the best delivery rates can be made to platforms, and you have enough space to take the biggest jobs or stack a few smaller ones, and it's an extremely good smuggler (handles well, engineered to go fast and run cool) it is absolutely terrific in this role.
It, the Corvette, Cutter, Asp and T9 are my most-used ships because they all are great at what they do best.
Yup - it's become my Combat Trader. (And let's not forget mining)
Why would the right accuse anyone else of being overly sensitive, when they can't handle a reference?
I didn't accuse you of anything, I "thought" I was going to see a vid on the Python.
The best ship is always determined by the player's goals and the challenges to overcome.
For me a Python is better suited for general game play versus dedicated combat. Still my
engineered Pythons never need to run away from a fight.
Arclight - Python
Makes millions stacking passenger missions. It made a billion credits in 12 hours.
Blacklight - Python
With 240 cargo makes millions with cargo missions and can land at outposts. Also great for
getting allied with local factions, SRV prospecting, asteroid mining, etc.
Starlight - Imp Clipper
Used to be my dedicated mining ship but with the addition of the new mining toys the Python
works a lot better. Currently collecting dust. I'll sell it cheap!
Rapier - Krait Mk II
Dedicated to exploring Guardian and Thargoid sites, HGE collection and SRV prospecting.
Tharginator - Krait Mk II
Engineered for Thargoid combat using AX/Guardian weapons, boosters, reinforcement.
Avenger - Fer de Lance
PVP designed combat ship with Plasma Accelerators and Rail Guns. It's for meet-n-greet!
Ares - Mamba
Combat ship with Multi-Cannons and Beams. Used with the Corvette for two different play
styles in HAZRez and CZs.
Shooting Star - Corvette
Combat ship with Frag Cannons and Beams for up close and personal.
Bright Star - Imp Cutter
Combat trader with 704 cargo, Multi-Cannons, long range Beams and massive shields. Easily
converted for local transport passenger missions. Not used in CZs but no problem if it went there.
Northern Star - Dolphin
The most efficient ship for data deliveries, rank ascension and HGE collection.
Destiny - Asp Explorer
General purpose travel around the bubble transporter to get to the other ships, Dav's Hope,
Jameson crash site, etc. I hate paying expensive ship transfer fees. Thanks to the Guardian
FSD Booster travelling anywhere in the bubble is only a few jumps away.
Evening Star - Orca
Deep space explorer on it's way to Colonia in a second PC account. Not being dedicated to
exploration it may never get there.
For me a Python is better suited for general game play versus dedicated combat. Still my
engineered Pythons never need to run away from a fight.
Arclight - Python
Makes millions stacking passenger missions. It made a billion credits in 12 hours.
Blacklight - Python
With 240 cargo makes millions with cargo missions and can land at outposts. Also great for
getting allied with local factions, SRV prospecting, asteroid mining, etc.
Starlight - Imp Clipper
Used to be my dedicated mining ship but with the addition of the new mining toys the Python
works a lot better. Currently collecting dust. I'll sell it cheap!
Rapier - Krait Mk II
Dedicated to exploring Guardian and Thargoid sites, HGE collection and SRV prospecting.
Tharginator - Krait Mk II
Engineered for Thargoid combat using AX/Guardian weapons, boosters, reinforcement.
Avenger - Fer de Lance
PVP designed combat ship with Plasma Accelerators and Rail Guns. It's for meet-n-greet!
Ares - Mamba
Combat ship with Multi-Cannons and Beams. Used with the Corvette for two different play
styles in HAZRez and CZs.
Shooting Star - Corvette
Combat ship with Frag Cannons and Beams for up close and personal.
Bright Star - Imp Cutter
Combat trader with 704 cargo, Multi-Cannons, long range Beams and massive shields. Easily
converted for local transport passenger missions. Not used in CZs but no problem if it went there.
Northern Star - Dolphin
The most efficient ship for data deliveries, rank ascension and HGE collection.
Destiny - Asp Explorer
General purpose travel around the bubble transporter to get to the other ships, Dav's Hope,
Jameson crash site, etc. I hate paying expensive ship transfer fees. Thanks to the Guardian
FSD Booster travelling anywhere in the bubble is only a few jumps away.
Evening Star - Orca
Deep space explorer on it's way to Colonia in a second PC account. Not being dedicated to
exploration it may never get there.
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