When I first heard about the sale at Zoance I decided to get the python, as I had been on the fence about my next ship FDL or Python and the sale sealed the deal. So I sold my t7 and picked the python up. I then started thinking about a large dedicated trader, and after looking over my finances thought why not go for the anaconda too. So I sold my A rated Asp and Viper and went to jameson memorial and bought a t9 with just enough extra to cover ins and cargo. I figured I would maximize trading profits to see If I could make enough in the time I had to pick the conda up.
Well last night, even though I was a little short of my goal credit wise I sold the t9 and my beloved Vulture and once again headed to zoance and picked her up.
First impression ---WOW! It is massive. You get the feeling you are in command of a battleship (which of course you are).
I had enough to put in A5 shields, B rated fsd, and the rest is D rated and I can still carry 436t . I had enough left for 2x ins and cargo. With its 15ly jump range the 4 jump route I was running with my t9 with an A rated fsd, now takes 2 jumps. Turning and overall maneuverability is so much better, it no longer feels like a grind to fly compared to the t9.
The biggest problem I have so far is going in and out of the letterbox, I occasionally hit either hi or low. This morning on an exit I got jammed in the letterbox so hard I just barely, with seconds left, managed to get free and get out. I know with time and experience I will get it figured out, but I sweat every takeoff and landing. Overall I am very happy with the ship, even though it is a money pit (8A PP 162M --Ouch), of course I knew that going in. For now it is going to be a trader with teeth which has the ability to make 3M per hr with a good route. The Python is going to be my combat ship.
Well last night, even though I was a little short of my goal credit wise I sold the t9 and my beloved Vulture and once again headed to zoance and picked her up.
First impression ---WOW! It is massive. You get the feeling you are in command of a battleship (which of course you are).
I had enough to put in A5 shields, B rated fsd, and the rest is D rated and I can still carry 436t . I had enough left for 2x ins and cargo. With its 15ly jump range the 4 jump route I was running with my t9 with an A rated fsd, now takes 2 jumps. Turning and overall maneuverability is so much better, it no longer feels like a grind to fly compared to the t9.
The biggest problem I have so far is going in and out of the letterbox, I occasionally hit either hi or low. This morning on an exit I got jammed in the letterbox so hard I just barely, with seconds left, managed to get free and get out. I know with time and experience I will get it figured out, but I sweat every takeoff and landing. Overall I am very happy with the ship, even though it is a money pit (8A PP 162M --Ouch), of course I knew that going in. For now it is going to be a trader with teeth which has the ability to make 3M per hr with a good route. The Python is going to be my combat ship.
Otherwise, fully equipped Anaconda would be better for pretty much anything because it can get up to 40ly jump range, lots of shields and guns, etc, etc.
