My load out?
[Asp Explorer]
BH: 1I Lightweight Alloy
RB: 5A Power Plant
TM: 5D Thrusters
FH: 5A Frame Shift Drive
EC: 4D Life Support
PC: 4A Power Distributor
SS: 5D Sensors
FS: 5C Fuel Tank (Capacity: 32)
6: 6A Fuel Scoop
5: 4C Bi-Weave Shield Generator
3: 3A Auto Field-Maintenance Unit
3: 3E Cargo Rack (Capacity: 8)
3: 1C Detailed Surface Scanner
2: 2G Planetary Vehicle Hangar
2: 1C Advanced Discovery Scanner
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Shield: 128.15 MJ
Power : 13.06 MW retracted (64%)
13.06 MW deployed (64%)
20.40 MW available
Cargo : 8 T
Fuel : 32 T
Mass : 359.3 T empty
399.3 T full
Range : 31.48 LY unladen
30.85 LY laden
Price : 50,665,010 CR
Re-Buy: 2,533,251 CR @ 95% insurance
Yes I know there are some things in there I didn't need. I went out thinking, "This might not be a bad thing to have." like the SRV and that cargo space. I probably could have got way more jump distance if I had ditched those. I rarely do any driving on the planets I land on.And that Cargo space is utterly useless. I wanted the ability to boost while I'm in normal space as well. On my way out alone I got interdicted 7 times. But then once you're out of the Bubble it's clear sailing.
It's served me fairly well though. And once I scan a few systems out in the NGC7822 area I'm heading home. Cashing all that in and re-equipping for another trip out.
It's my first trip out, I think I can be allowed a few newb mistakes yeah? no excuses next time though. Not a one. I'll have learned from my mistakes this time around I hope.
I am happy to relate that during my trip I think I will have my name on atleast 3 systems. As first discoverer. If I can get back alive anyway. Here's hoping.
And yes a little Role play does help keeping from going Void Mad. I've actually taken to roleplaying the thoughts of the stars and planets I come across. That poor little rocky planet with the extensive ring system, what ever happened to his little buddy moon I wonder? Or that brown dwarf with the multitude of planets and moons circling. How proud must he feel?
I'm sadly away from my main rig right now. I left my ship parked on a icy rock about 30.01 light years out from NGC 7822. Otherwise I wouldn't have written this long response. I'd be deep deep in the middle of NGC 7822, dodging black holes and scanning T Tuari stars. What's keeping me was that amazing view of the nebula that I left on. A string of brillant blue-white stars. Like a strand of diamond across my entire view. The simple beauty of it is keeping my Elite: Dangerous addiction of it at bay until I can get back to it come the end of the week.
So while you're out there, pour a finger of Indi Bourbon into your Hutton Mug for me would you? And for all the other Mobius Explorers out there. Maybe one day we'll meet in the void and share stories.
Good luck SNIPE. Practice that throttle. And enjoy yourself out there. o7