Type 6 - To boldly go

Indeed. There is something "pure" about exploring in a ship that isn't meant to double at all for combat. I have the two Class 5 Bays empty (well, technically cargo holds) which in character I've assigned as an entertainment center and a gym to help with this long solo trip ;)

You could install a large PC and an Oculus Rift in there, to allow you to play exciting games about life in the 21st century.
 
in my T6 I found a safe route..

very safe.

I make 180k in 10 mins there and back.

its a grind but like any trader, be prepared to be boarded and lose now and then.
 
in my T6 I found a safe route..

very safe.

I make 180k in 10 mins there and back.

its a grind but like any trader, be prepared to be boarded and lose now and then.

Or be bold and use the Type 6 as a magnificent vessel for exploration!! Kind of the point of this whole thread :eek:

Explore not trade :rolleyes:

Happy grinding though - nice ship :D
 
the T6 funded my cobra and bought my T7.

its a trader if exploring is the thing get a better ship!

get a cobra and upgrading it, maybe an asp.

I'm saving for my fer de lee, then go exploring/trading.
 
My trusty Type 6 jumps 30.45 when half full, 31.51 when on vapour :eek:

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L, T or Y Class stars are not fuel givers

Credit to Nutter and his exploration guide. :)

OBAFGKM stars.

The menomic is Oh Be A Fine Guy(Girl) Kiss Me
 
the T6 funded my cobra and bought my T7.

its a trader if exploring is the thing get a better ship!

get a cobra and upgrading it, maybe an asp.

I'm saving for my fer de lee, then go exploring/trading.

Everyone is entitled to fly what they want and opinions are opinions :eek:

The Asp is a better explorer, but the Cobra no :(

It's about jump distance when you are out in the dark stuff and the T6 can out hop the fun Cobra. It's horses for courses - and I back the T6 over the Cobra by a nose ;)
 
One of my cargo spaces is a HUUUUGEEE BED with mirrors floor to ceiling... the weight wassss horrible but i sort of liked the idea of deep space ...... well you know.....

in space no-one can hear you fapping ;)

Have some rep. Gonna ditch my mostly C Asp and go back out into the big black in a trusty Type 6 :D
 
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the T6 funded my cobra and bought my T7.

its a trader if exploring is the thing get a better ship!

get a cobra and upgrading it, maybe an asp.

I'm saving for my fer de lee, then go exploring/trading.

Don't underestimate the T6 for exploring. It's got a great cockpit for views, an excellent range, and the ability to kit out with everything an explorer needs, plus room to spare.

Besides, there's something to be said about taking something intended for one purpose, jury rigging it for something else, and finding that it works splendidly :D

Kind of like my closet turned nerd-tastic office ;) http://www.noahjdchinnbooks.com/2013/05/17/behold-the-nerd-hole-wait-that-cant-be-right/

That said, I am saving for an FDL in the hopes that it'll be my "jack of all trades". Wish I knew about the stats on that baby.
 
Don't underestimate the T6 for exploring. It's got a great cockpit for views, an excellent range, and the ability to kit out with everything an explorer needs, plus room to spare.

Besides, there's something to be said about taking something intended for one purpose, jury rigging it for something else, and finding that it works splendidly :D

Kind of like my closet turned nerd-tastic office ;) http://www.noahjdchinnbooks.com/2013/05/17/behold-the-nerd-hole-wait-that-cant-be-right/

That said, I am saving for an FDL in the hopes that it'll be my "jack of all trades". Wish I knew about the stats on that baby.


As usual mossy that was eloquently put :)

T6'ers should stick up for the old flying brick - shout it loud

WE LOVE THE TYPE 6 :eek:
 
My last trip was a washout. Got toasted by a star being distracted. :mad:
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At the moment I'm trading, earning enough for a larger trader. But I explore in a Type 6 myself, would recommend one with full kit. :cool:
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Good luck
 
9,700 LY out and best part of 3 weeks away from any human contact – I think I am starting to crack up and hallucinate …. :eek:

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It's getting soooo bad I am even hallucinating about the wrong ship
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I feel very alone… and it’s still dark…..
 
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I am a lover of Type-6, I think it's the best ED explorer ship (IMO the ASP largest range does not justify its exorbitants maintenance costs).
Its canopy is fantastic, and even more if you expand the FOV in options (screenshot shown mine at 80 FOV). I'm on my way to Sagittarius A * and I am delighted with her performance.

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I'm currently on my way back from visiting Sagittarius A in my Type 6. I'd definitely recommend one as an explorer ship - much cheaper to buy and maintain than an Asp. Once kitted out, it has a good jump range, great view from the cockpit and a strong hull.
 
Honestly we need to get some funky skins for the Type 6... sure, have some cool one (well as cool as the space equivilent of an 18 wheeler can be) but personally I'd like to have it looking like a Space Hippy van or the Mystery Machine ;)
 
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