Type 6

Altissimus

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So (this isn't a complaint, just a cool and snazzy word to start a post with :) ) I am thinking about trying a bit of trading, and interrupting my Cobra -> Asp path with a bit of T6ing.

I have 3MCr available...is that enough to equip a stock t6 as a decent trader, with max FSD, max cargo, and whatever else I need to make it useable?

Any suggestions on loadout to that budget?

Cheers!

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alex4501

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Yeah 500k of upgrades is plenty, no need for weapons just max the cargo space and improve the shields thrusters and fsd. I have mine maxed out at 124 tons of cargo, remember to ditch the scanner etc for extra storage.
 

MJallday

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Not sure about the fsd but def ok on the cargo. Ipyoull probaly only need 250 k. . Youll need about 600k cash as well to stock it post purchase, plus dont forget insurance, it drives abit different to the mk3 :)

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alex4501 said:
Yeah 500k of upgrades is plenty, no need for weapons just max the cargo space and improve the shields thrusters and fsd. I have mine maxed out at 124 tons of cargo, remember to ditch the scanner etc for extra storage.
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How did you do 124? Max is 112.....
 

Jesters09

Jesters09
3 milled mine, max drive max power grid and max cargo.

Can out run most things.

No guns, no point.

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MJallday said:
Not sure about the fsd but def ok on the cargo. Ipyoull probaly only need 250 k. . Youll need about 600k cash as well to stock it post purchase, plus dont forget insurance, it drives abit different to the mk3 :)

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How did you do 124? Max is 112.....
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Yup, chucked everything out on my T7, 232 cargo, just watch the sides.
 

Raf von Thorn

Raf von Thorn
I guess its enough, my full A grade Type 6 is worth around 4 mils. My suggestion: buy Type 6, upgrade FSD and cargo racks only, the rest is secondary. Power Distributors and Power plant should be your next upgrade: i can keep boosting and it can outrun a cobra! I carry no weapons, also shields are optional. No point to use them on familiar route.

Makes good money, altough i have recently bought an Imperial Clipper- this thing is a beast! And i made money for it in Type 6...
 

GJ51

GJ51
I tried both the L6 and the L7. Dreadful. Cobra -> ASP is a much better option. My ASP is configured for 72 - 80 tons and can defend itself and explore. I felt the same with my Cobra. The haulers just seems so crippled by comparison and the trade spreads right now can't compete with Exploration/Rares trading for profit vs. time. I frequently hit 2 - 5 Mil per session depending on how aggressive I want to get. And you can't beat 23LY jumps fully loaded.
 

Britannkic

Britannkic
I recall its 1.6mill for the A rated FSD alone

i got 100T cargo, A rated > shield, fuel scoop (essential for long but quick hauls) and all other components bar the bulkheads

you need trading credits too
 

Raf von Thorn

Raf von Thorn
Jesters09 said:
Yup, chucked everything out on my T7, 232 cargo, just watch the sides.
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Dude, you need to get the Imperial Clipper, it carries 248 cargo without shields, i earn about 500k every round trip on the routes we do :). And imagine 2 Clippers, with an escort, dropping the "aid" for Lugh rebels, it would be EPIC!
 

Ortikon

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You wont need the A rated FSD right away, 3mil is a great start and better than the average persons tendancy to jump on a ship as soon as they have bare minimum.
Cargo racks, power distributer (for that extra boost cooldown and shields), and either better shields or if you are the risky type like me: replace shield with more cargo. Make sure you have enough for insurance+buying a load after you lose a load in the even of accidents.
Later on, 2 class 1 heat seeking missiles will deal with npc eagle interdictions in a jiffy (shields a must if you intend to do this)
 

Silh

Silh
3 million should be plenty.

Had ~2.5 million when I bought a T6. Upped the cargo to 100T, upgraded the FSD, power plant, and power dist (but not to A's); had enough left to trade with and for insurance, and had everything paid off after a few more hours of play.

Unfortunately, my progress towards the Asp has stalled... ended up splurging to outfit the Cobra, so I'm still at 2.5 million right now. :p
 

medwyn

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104 T capacity in my T-6 and kept the shields which is a deal when you can't outmanouvre the interdiction and need a good few seconds for your FSD to cool down before recharge.
And I love the view from the cockpit - one of the few ships having eyesight downwards :)
 

BrewerGeorge

BrewerGeorge
Britannkic said:
I recall its 1.6mill for the A rated FSD alone
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It is.

passey said:
Where did u manage to find the 32 ton cargoholds as i can obly find 16ton ones by me.
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I bought mine at George Lucas station at (I think?) Leesti system.

I think my T6 is worth about 3.8 Million, but some of the systems are unnecessarily tricked out just because money in the bank isn't doing me any good. The trade route I run is optimized for 64 tons, so I have room to buff the ship to handle itself if I get interdicted. Limiting to 64 T also gets me a 21LY range, which really speeds the trading.
 
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