Hey guys, so I've been playing ED for a while now, and I've managed to get myself into a Viper MK III. I really want to get my hands on an Anaconda. My question to you guys is, "Is there a ship I should get before the Anaconda that will help me rat easier?" Anyways, thanks for taking the time to read this. I look forward to reading your posts. FLY RECKLESS o7
For me, it would be a Python. I absolutely love that ship and by far the best for running missions as you can land at outposts. I've just bought myself an Anaconda today after 3 months of various activities including trading when I can be bothered, following Masark's guide - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteTrade...ks_guide_to_trade_sidewinder_to_anaconda_v20/.
Make sure you head to a Li-Yong Rui system when you want to buy, it will save you a fortune overall.
Make sure you head to a Li-Yong Rui system when you want to buy, it will save you a fortune overall.
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The Python. The Python is the best stepping stone before getting the Anaconda. That being said, I really like the Python. The ASP Explorer I like better, but the Python carries a lot more cargo than the Explorer, so I am finding myself using it more and more (it is difficult to get me out of my ASP Explorer). However, I never fell in love with the Anaconda, and ended up selling it back. Let alone the fact that the Anaconda doesn't come about as fast as the smaller ships, I just can't get use to the bridge being amidships. I would love to own a Corvette, but I think for the reason I just mentioned, it would be a waste of my time and credits. Instead, I plan on my next ship being the Cutter. I don't know if it will handle as well as I want, but at least the bridge is where (I believe) it should be on a starship.
Really depends on your playstyle but if you're in a Viper 3 then it's probably combat focused, an engineered Python is an awesome beast but it's not going to be cheap my current build is over 80 mil even with Li-Yong Rui 15% discount and can be getting on for 200 mil if you really kit it out.
Python
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/pyt...EuhFIHkx/wFkE3xBhQIAAA==&bn=Python ERC (EDMC)
As a next step I'd suggest getting a Vulture, decent speed and fantastic agility and a high end build is about 20 mil a fantastic combat ship
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/vul...OISWIdQhkAuY/2U+mgcwBAAA=&bn=Vulture F (EDMC)
An engineered AspX is a great ship multi-role with fantastic jump range around 22 mil
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/asp...6BzyMYRmJSaS1YanEP7zSS7pPAgAA&bn=Asp X (EDMC)
The FDL has huge shields and a serious weapons array and it's a lot cheaper to equip than a Python (around 60 mil), engineered it's crazy fast although the jump range is a bit lacking
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/fer...GKEMibwjhAxV5Cc/AfHNnKgVAIAAA==&bn=FDL (EDMC)
The iCourier can be huge fun think of it as a powered up Viper 3 costs around 8 - 10 mil it can be insanely fast with a super light build (not this one BTW)
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...SaItvqWP9+gcRh2NGegEAAA==&bn=Courier H (EDMC)
The trio of Federal ships are all worth considering the FDS can be surprising when engineered, the FAS is an amped up Vulture and the FGS has huge firepower and a ship launched fighter, builds range from 30 - 80 mil
Python
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/pyt...EuhFIHkx/wFkE3xBhQIAAA==&bn=Python ERC (EDMC)
As a next step I'd suggest getting a Vulture, decent speed and fantastic agility and a high end build is about 20 mil a fantastic combat ship
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/vul...OISWIdQhkAuY/2U+mgcwBAAA=&bn=Vulture F (EDMC)
An engineered AspX is a great ship multi-role with fantastic jump range around 22 mil
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/asp...6BzyMYRmJSaS1YanEP7zSS7pPAgAA&bn=Asp X (EDMC)
The FDL has huge shields and a serious weapons array and it's a lot cheaper to equip than a Python (around 60 mil), engineered it's crazy fast although the jump range is a bit lacking
https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/fer...GKEMibwjhAxV5Cc/AfHNnKgVAIAAA==&bn=FDL (EDMC)
The iCourier can be huge fun think of it as a powered up Viper 3 costs around 8 - 10 mil it can be insanely fast with a super light build (not this one BTW
)https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...SaItvqWP9+gcRh2NGegEAAA==&bn=Courier H (EDMC)
The trio of Federal ships are all worth considering the FDS can be surprising when engineered, the FAS is an amped up Vulture and the FGS has huge firepower and a ship launched fighter, builds range from 30 - 80 mil
Still a bit pricy but I feel it's easier to get that much than it is to get the Anaconda's monies. Thanks for the advice!!!
If you focus on just getting money using trading, it really doesn't take that long to even save for an Anaconda
I know, when we're just starting off and piloting the smaller ships with tiny cargo holds, it can take what seems forever to even get 1M credits. However, once you get into a larger ship (like a ASP X or larger), those larger, very expensive ships will become more of a reality. I earned hundreds of millions with just my ASP X, and it remains, and will forever be, my favorite of all of the starships.
As a general rule, if you can only ever have one ship at a time and want to do a variety of roles, you want the multipurpose ship. The progression here is Cobra MkIII -> Asp Explorer -> Python.
If you prefer to stick to combat only, get a Vulture -> Fer de Lance
If you prefer to stick to non-combat trading and delivery, go Type 6 -> Type 7 -> Type 9 ... although be warned that the latter two are quite slow, sluggish, and WILL get destroyed often in Open if you play there.
Then there's also the faction based ships. Empire ships are best at multipurpose roles and flying at blistering speed. The Imperial Courier, fitted with performance drives, is currently the fastest ship in the game when stripped down. The Imperial Clipper is legendary for both it's beauty and sheer speed for it's size. Federation ships tend to have really good armor and weaponry, but poor jump ranges. The Federal Dropship is a pretty good medium trader that can also do combat quite well. The Federal Assault Ship is VERY agile and also a dedicated combat ship.
Honestly, the best thing to do is simply build some ships and add up your credits in one of the many ship building tools available online. My personal favorite, currently, is Coriolis:
https://coriolis.edcd.io/
One thing, though ... whatever ships you end up choosing, you WANT an Asp Explorer. It is the most useful ship in the game, hands down, due to it's reasonable carrying capacity and spectacular jump range. Pretty much everyone here who can afford it has one in storage.
If you prefer to stick to combat only, get a Vulture -> Fer de Lance
If you prefer to stick to non-combat trading and delivery, go Type 6 -> Type 7 -> Type 9 ... although be warned that the latter two are quite slow, sluggish, and WILL get destroyed often in Open if you play there.
Then there's also the faction based ships. Empire ships are best at multipurpose roles and flying at blistering speed. The Imperial Courier, fitted with performance drives, is currently the fastest ship in the game when stripped down. The Imperial Clipper is legendary for both it's beauty and sheer speed for it's size. Federation ships tend to have really good armor and weaponry, but poor jump ranges. The Federal Dropship is a pretty good medium trader that can also do combat quite well. The Federal Assault Ship is VERY agile and also a dedicated combat ship.
Honestly, the best thing to do is simply build some ships and add up your credits in one of the many ship building tools available online. My personal favorite, currently, is Coriolis:
https://coriolis.edcd.io/
One thing, though ... whatever ships you end up choosing, you WANT an Asp Explorer. It is the most useful ship in the game, hands down, due to it's reasonable carrying capacity and spectacular jump range. Pretty much everyone here who can afford it has one in storage.
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Personally I went Sidewinder - Cobra MKIII - then Vulture and AspX for bounties and mission running respectively - Anaconda
Messed around with a couple of other ships but didn't like the Type-X ships as they felt so slow and exposed....even NPC pirates can be an issue for those. I've now also got a python for the cargo run missions with my Asp X is now explorer / sightseeing mission runner.
Messed around with a couple of other ships but didn't like the Type-X ships as they felt so slow and exposed....even NPC pirates can be an issue for those. I've now also got a python for the cargo run missions with my Asp X is now explorer / sightseeing mission runner.
I've only been playing this game for a few months, but I'll throw another vote for the Python. I have mine configured as a 'armed trader' for doing missions/cargo. I also have a AspE, a Clipper, and a FAS for other types of play. I've had two Anacondas and a Corvette also, but they aren't for me. For my playing style the AspE is the least used ship because while it has great range, it can't carry enough cargo. So I use it primarily for exploring when I get the itch to do that.
Yep, Python is the way to go. I still have mine and use it when needed. High end is not cheap, I have over 200m cr in mine. Quite a machine. Still ended up scraping the paint off the Annie in the mail slot for quite some time after switching over. Still bump once in a while. Also, learn FA off flying and do it really well.
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