CMDR LOG - 33040806 - New Ship
06 Aug 2018Crunch-bang
Bought a new ship today. I have been spending the last 3 or 4 days transporting insulating membrane and silver into Aranbarahun system. Managed over 700 tonnes which is pretty good for an Asp Explorer. I was browsing the ship yard in a layover system heading back into Aranbarahun while my ship was being refueled and saw a Dolphin. I had not realised that they are quiet affordable as an entry level Transport Liner.
Before launch I checked the Inara database to see if there any known discounts at the moment and viola right there in Lalande 4268, 15% off.
I decided that after this load I would head off and spend the remaining cycles purchasing and fitting out a new Dolphin.
I really enjoy transport and touring and this will be a great start. Sure I could squeeze more people into the Asp but I think I will attract the higher end of clients with a better looking more comfortable and Stylish Dolphin and leave the economy class smugglers cabins to the asp.
**side note, I hadn’t noticed until this trip the amount of stations hit by Thargoid and how many stations need help with repairs and rescue. I will be briming the asp with economy class cabins to assist with the new rescue efforts once it’s delivered to Kamadhenu.
With some refitting completed In which I managed to keep costs down by using some stored modules, I managed to get a decent jump range and good fuel range with 1 first class cabin and 2 business class. I had to do at least one run before heading home
I already noticed its potential, with the first run attracting a politician a business man and a rich tourist, the first run was rather profitable.
I looked over the passenger board at home and saw great potential tour runs.
Time for some respite now and wait for the ASP to be delivered. First the broken stations, then it will be time to hit the tours.