Kasumi GotoThose very extreme top-end of the range ships are useful if you’re looking to explore the fringes, but for me, I haven’t done so much and generally stick to 500-1,000 ly above/below plane (in the denser areas/where possible) or somewhere around 200-300 in the ones which are less populated with stars.
So a Phantom with a ~68 ly range and not needing to turn off toaster and heater just so it can fly has served well in getting where I want to be faster and then just going at it.
I’m not sure yet where a Mandalay of similar build would end up at in terms of its range, as I’m not planning to go out and explore again soon, so I haven’t bothered setting a theoretical build up yet.
Go and get the Mandalay and try it out. It cost less than a lunch.
You get the Type-8 for less than a pint of ale.
Sakashiro
As mentioned before, in some regions of the galaxy 0.5 Ly extra jump range can make the difference between a straight course and an hour-long detour. You'll understand when you travel to Beagle Point for the first time.
But there's another reason to power down unnecessary modules: they generate heat. This means your ship will overheat faster. You may not be able to scoop fuel efficiently or charge your FSD early without taking damage. This will slow you down. You may also get into trouble more easily if there's a twin star system waiting at the end of your jump.
Yes, there is always few ly that are missing. (almost) always.
I dragged with me a full set of weapons. Completely useless. Had them turned off + some other stuff I did not need. I also made a mistake while having the FSD engineered. No big deal.
Had to take few detours but guess what, this is where and how you find new stuff nobody has even seen before. Found 2 new neutron starts, for example.
Anyhow, sdf is probably ready and those engineers I have access to, have done their job.
I wold need access to Chloe Sedesi to get the thrusters up to 5 and shield generator requires Lei Cheung for 5. Not happening any time soon.
Plan is to go on a FC. Get a ride out and maybe hop back on my own. We will see.
Last edit: 23 Nov 2024, 3:45pm