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[Banger_uk]

goto me python ready for Colonia too. to see if the engineer up there is any good? might even do some exploration to
a picture of me leaving the 1 of 3 FLC carriers in rhea. cargo space around 80t jump is around 27 lyrs. most is A rated. no engineering

current build : https://inara.cz/cmdr-fleet/120831/1875583/ with a few modifications to hull/weapons i might squeeze a few more cargo racks or a fighter bay in.

 

[Speedcuffs]

Bit more mining.
Enough mining!
Jumped in the Clipper, which shall now be known as the 'naughty' ship.
Dropped into the 'eggsploit' area at New Borann.

Sure enough, naughty miner Cutter with an SLF parked 26k away.
Naughty!

Did a few flypasts, received much abuse over comms.
Until I pointed out I was unarmed with only a 'docking' shield.
Cutter engaged lasers and tried to ram me. Cutter smacks into asteroid.
Let's look at that again: Cutter tries to ram Clipper...

Left for Diaguandri with a view to filling weapon hardpoints.

Distracted by HGEs.

Today's lesson: I am very bad at PvP! ✌

 

[Chris Simon]

Did a few flypasts, received much abuse over comms.
Until I pointed out I was unarmed with only a 'docking' shield.
Cutter engaged lasers and tried to ram me. Cutter smacks into asteroid.
Let's look at that again: Cutter tries to ram Clipper...

When I read this, a Benny Hill theme plays in my head for some reason.

 

[GreySix]

I'm up to 5 feet 10 inches, and likely to shrink from here forward.

But in-game, messing around with my Dolphin and Python - sticking mostly to passenger missions ... but some of the more lucrative ones are now requiring an increase in trade rank - so looking that direction.

 

[KnezBP]

I'm up to 5 feet 10 inches, and likely to shrink from here forward.

I'm not sure I get that comment. Did you just hit 21 or something? Your spine will definitely compress after you reach your peak though.

 

[GreySix]

I'm not sure I get that comment. Did you just hit 21 or something? Your spine will definitely compress after you reach your peak though.

I'm 50, so getting shorter with age as things start to wear out and break.

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

I'm up to about 5'10" as well.

 

[KnezBP]

I'm 50, so getting shorter with age as things start to wear out and break.

Oooh, I got that completely backwards then. There's a seven foot guy at work who has a lot of back problems. Gravity can be annoying.

I'm up to about 5'10" as well.

Same. I think I was about half an inch tougher than you last time I checked but that was about ten years ago. I'm probably around 5' 2" now.

How old are you, Tyres? Ish. I don't wanna doxx you.

I'm 43 this weekend. I deleted the rest of my comment because it was very morbid and may have offended old geezers like GreySix.

 

[Ashnak]

I'm up to 5 feet 10 inches, and likely to shrink from here forward.

But in-game, messing around with my Dolphin and Python - sticking mostly to passenger missions ... but some of the more lucrative ones are now requiring an increase in trade rank - so looking that direction.

You might have gotten that wrong. The trade rank is just a recommendation - even Penniless, you can take on an Elite mission. At your own risk, of course. What locks the lucrative missions (all kinds) usally is the faction reputation. And while trade rank is universal, you'll have to earn that faction rep from any new faction you come across.

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

... I was about half an inch tougher ...

... How old are you, Tyres? Ish. ...

Most would be tougher than me, usually by a good inch or so*

I'm er... 56 years young. I mean old. The joints are beginning to go home and my aching back is evidence of too much time hunched over a computer screen

*just pulling your leg on an obv typo

 

[[PS4] Lorenzo Waringos]

52 this year and just under 6ft. I suppose it's better than being 25 and 6ft under. Marginally.

 

[Simon Templar]

Lol at the sudden revealing of ages and heights, it's like this has turned into the site's dating page!

I'm loving my new Phantom, about to take it off for a more earnest foray into unlocking Guardian tech (I only have the FSD booster, currently). We're going as a squadron, and one of the team has previously unlocked the stuff, so it's like a squadron safari. So I might actually unlock something! Looking forward to it, and to trying some of my newer/less used ships. Was gadding about running missions in the Clipper last night, which was fun, and am taking Cobra MkIII, DBX, T6 and Krait Phantom on the Guardian expedition (yes, annoyingly and begrudgingly, they're travelling down in a Carrier). I also realised that I missed an engineer, Bill Turner, so have to mine 50T of Bromellite for him. Sucks being a completionist. But first up is Guardian stuff - we leave tomorrow evening at 1900 UK. Looking forward to it. Have D rated/part engineered the Phantom and even with things like twin SRV bay it jumps around 50ly with obviously a decent chunk more to come. Happy days.

Oh, and I'm 46 and 6'1''. But married and not looking, sorry.

o7

 

[Simon Templar]

Took the Mamba out exploring today, because why not? The empty systems I flew through all agreed that I looked fabulous

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Wow - is that a standard paint option, or have you modded it somehow? It's like a period racing car, with the snout picked out in an accent colour. You're making me need a Mamba, curse you!!

 

[Harrowdown]

I'm 39, nice to be one of the youngins.

About 2000 ly in into my trip, still mostly just trying to make good distance. I LOVE the E rated modules I picked, in my Phantom I can basically dip into a star and press jump at soon as the tanks are full. It may not jump the furthest, but it feels very luxurious to be able to do this.

Maybe I should rename my ship the Big Dipper.

 

[algwat]

Trying to make money from FC's, it's a bit naf.
Loaded up 640T of Tritrium go to an indicated carrier , he only wanted 30T for a good price. awe shcuks.....
I was looking to make 87Mcr from the deal. Look on Inara for other deals close by. Short time frame info, travel the distance..
Nope, already no deals at the FC. Have to offload for above 50000cr at some other location.
So, i am thinking all these carrier guys a posting high prices just to get visitors, who may have to refuel and repair before leaving.
A carrier cargo request needs to a formal locked in contract for the fixed amounts. My opinion.

 

[Ashnak]

Find a carrier and stick with it - I usually work for WOY-3OZ (missed my last ride and had to get a taxi Hauler...), LBB-W6Z offers a similar deal.

 

[algwat]

Find a carrier and stick with it - I usually work for WOY-3OZ (missed my last ride and had to get a taxi Hauler...), LBB-W6Z offers a similar deal.

Ok, I'll keep looking. Let me know when someone names their carrier "The Golden Goose", might reserve that for later, just to get back at the universe....

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

On my return from my latest LTD3 delivery, the route took me through Skeggiko 0 (is that an "oh" or a zero?). I was, for a moment, tempted. For a moment...

 

[aRJay]

Wow - is that a standard paint option, or have you modded it somehow? It's like a period racing car, with the snout picked out in an accent colour. You're making me need a Mamba, curse you!!

Looks like the Polarity paint job in red, other colours available.

To keep on trend I have recently turned 64 and am still less than five feet around the waste.
Oh and am still looking for someone who would support me in the style to which I would like to become accustomed.

 

[Tyres O'Flaherty]

Looks like the Polarity paint job in red, other colours available.

...l looking for someone who would support me in the style to which I would like to become accustomed.

I suppose that would depend on the style... nudge, nudge, wink, wink, know what I mean

If they could buy me that £20K PC from Scan, I wouldn't mind if they were one inch high and six foot wide but don't tell Mrs. T I just said that