Upgrading From Cobra Mark III

Kuzco

K
So I have a pretty well kitted out Cobra Mark III at the moment, but as always my eyes are looking towards the future.

I've been doing a rare trading run back and forth and have made just under 4 millions credits so far. Which ship should I be looking to invest in next? I do want a ship that can haul a decent amount of cargo, but I also want a ship that's able to stand up well in a fight, so I can eventually get around to doing more of the Federations combat missions.

Suggestions please? :)
 

Kuzco

K
Sounds look a good suggestion. It would probably have to be either that or the Class 6 trader, but the Asp is better for combat.

Thanks :)
 

Steve72

S
Im at the same stage. If I get asp now wont be able to upgrade much at the moment so wondering if should get more funds or get one and do more rares to get more funds. What is the asp like straightout of box?
 

Zog Oakley

Z
I'd stick with the cobra until you have the 6m for the asp plus a further 10m for better fsd and a couple of other bits.

The basic is hmm a bit basic!
 

Bruce Warren

B
I'd say 10m for parts was a serious underestimate. That would barely cover thrusters and fsd. You're still going to want shields, sensors, guns[1] etc. and don't forget the rebuy cost.

I'm still kitting mine out and the rebuy cost is heading towards 900,000 at a fast rate of knots. You're not going to be able to cover that with the standard 200K insurance limit.

[1] Not saying guns are essential but if you've got a hold full of cargo, you're not going to want to surrender it to the first poxy pirate that comes your way.
 

schurem

schurem
Asp is really nice. The cockpit gives a great view, its fairly agile and punches like rocky on roids. You dont need to get A type parts right away. C will do you nice while you make the dosh for the better ones.

I have all-C except the power distro which is A. Two medium-size gimballed multicannon, Two fixed small beams and two fixed small railguns on the chin mounts (right below the seat). I use the beams for ranging. The rails are in the same fire group as the beams. If the target stays in the beams long enough, the rails will hit. Its great.
 

Kuzco

K
schurem said:
Asp is really nice. The cockpit gives a great view, its fairly agile and punches like rocky on roids. You dont need to get A type parts right away. C will do you nice while you make the dosh for the better ones.

I have all-C except the power distro which is A. Two medium-size gimballed multicannon, Two fixed small beams and two fixed small railguns on the chin mounts (right below the seat). I use the beams for ranging. The rails are in the same fire group as the beams. If the target stays in the beams long enough, the rails will hit. Its great.
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Sorry to be thick, but I'm not sure which mounts you mean. I just bought the Asp and it has the top two small hardpoints filled with pulse lasers, and the bottom two and then the two medium hardpoints empty. From top to bottom on the list, what weapons should I put?
 
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