What are you doing (ingame) now?

[Geopan]

Got a question for the warmongers amongst us. What kind of ship did you use to advance your ranking, up to now at least, since with the 2.1 things are going to change for the worse?

No way I will make it before the update, but at least I am going to try cover as much as ground as possible.

Used an A-graded military Python with pitiful results in Aerial. I changed loadout to all pulse, somewhat better but still struggling.

I also made the mistake of scooping a ton of imp. slaves and got pummeled by 2 * 3 wings of Vipers and had a 550.000 repair bill once.

[pargyrak]

Got a question for the warmongers amongst us. What kind of ship did you use to advance your ranking, up to now at least, since with the 2.1 things are going to change for the worse?

No way I will make it before the update, but at least I am going to try cover as much as ground as possible.

Used an A-graded military Python with pitiful results in Aerial. I changed loadout to all pulse, somewhat better but still struggling.

I also made the mistake of scooping a ton of imp. slaves and got pummeled by 2 * 3 wings of Vipers and had a 550.000 repair bill once.

If you are ranked up fith the Feds you can use this
http://coriolis.io/outfit/federal_corve ... =TankVette

If not I would suggest an Anaconda

But then again... I like big ships with big shields and hull....

[Falcon_D]

Got a question for the warmongers amongst us. What kind of ship did you use to advance your ranking, up to now at least, since with the 2.1 things are going to change for the worse?

No way I will make it before the update, but at least I am going to try cover as much as ground as possible.

Used an A-graded military Python with pitiful results in Aerial. I changed loadout to all pulse, somewhat better but still struggling.

I also made the mistake of scooping a ton of imp. slaves and got pummeled by 2 * 3 wings of Vipers and had a 550.000 repair bill once.

Hello,
I've mainly used my A rated Python for the combat rank as well as the other ranks. But for the final drive to Elite I was flying a Corvette in a CNB and my Python in a Haz Res. Also used the Corvette in the Order wars in Exioce which also contributed to my combat rank.

Have fun, fly safe. o7

[charlie2alpha]

Got a question for the warmongers amongst us. What kind of ship did you use to advance your ranking, up to now at least, since with the 2.1 things are going to change for the worse?

No way I will make it before the update, but at least I am going to try cover as much as ground as possible.

Used an A-graded military Python with pitiful results in Aerial. I changed loadout to all pulse, somewhat better but still struggling.

I also made the mistake of scooping a ton of imp. slaves and got pummeled by 2 * 3 wings of Vipers and had a 550.000 repair bill once.

Tried both a Corvette and an Anaconda, the Anaconda killed faster in my opinion.

[KLED]

I've finally got my Imperial Cutter, Tempest IV. I haven't taken any pictures of her yet but just look at any other standard white Cutter :/

Now I'm going to fly a cheap Cobra MkIII for a while to do some bounty hunting, because I got really impatient toward the end of my trading and can't actually afford to upgrade the Cutter or buy much cargo, I only have about 9.2M left (insurance being ~9M).

[Geopan]

I've finally got my Imperial Cutter, Tempest IV. I haven't taken any pictures of her yet but just look at any other standard white Cutter :/

Now I'm going to fly a cheap Cobra MkIII for a while to do some bounty hunting, because I got really impatient toward the end of my trading and can't actually afford to upgrade the Cutter or buy much cargo, I only have about 9.2M left (insurance being ~9M).

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[OLd_Sarg]

Got a question for the warmongers amongst us. What kind of ship did you use to advance your ranking, up to now at least, since with the 2.1 things are going to change for the worse?

No way I will make it before the update, but at least I am going to try cover as much as ground as possible.

Used an A-graded military Python with pitiful results in Aerial. I changed loadout to all pulse, somewhat better but still struggling.

I also made the mistake of scooping a ton of imp. slaves and got pummeled by 2 * 3 wings of Vipers and had a 550.000 repair bill once.

I am not made out of credits so even an upgraded Python is out of reach for me, but my Vulture kicks azz if you know you and your ships limits.
Some times a carry cargo in it, I like getting interdicted by vipers, 2 is party time, 3 I need to keep my head on a swivel but haven't lost yet (yet is the key word). I nearly killed an Elite Anaconda last night with my Vulture, I got the Anaconda down to 41% hull and still had 100% shields, it was taking a long time to whittle this ship down staying right on it's azz, then I made a mistake and quickly lost my shields and was down to 68% hull and chaff then boosting away. I lived to fight another day, one more thing LOVE a fast ship!

[Bonsaipanda]

Used an A-graded military Python with pitiful results in Aerial. I changed loadout to all pulse, somewhat better but still struggling.

Switch all guns to Burst Lasers and fire one shot at a time, the one-shot damage of bursts will kill stuff fast. Also targeting the power plant helps in the kills/h.

True, the Anaconda and the 'vette have much more firepower than the python, but the python is more accurate and does module damage faster - it's also faster on small ship killing, especially with cobras, because you really get within couple of meters from them. Only downside with python is the overheating and the size of the distributor. Still a solid deathmachine.

Note, this is just personal observations, preference and experience.

Example build

[thebs]

Used an A-graded military Python with pitiful results in Aerial. I changed loadout to all pulse, somewhat better but still struggling.

Switch all guns to Burst Lasers and fire one shot at a time, the one-shot damage of bursts will kill stuff fast. Also If you target the power plant helps in the kills/h.

True, the Anaconda and the 'vette have much more firepower than the python, but the python is more accurate and does module damage faster - it's also faster on small ship killing, especially with cobras, because you really get within couple of meters from them. Only downside with python is the overheating and the size of the distributor. Still a solid deathmachine.

Note, this is just personal observations, preference and experience.

Example build

I love putting a pair of Class 3 Burst Turrets, one on each of the top-side mounts, of the Python. They keep pecking at shields and hull, especially when fighting a pack of more nimble adversaries. Better still, a C-rated Power Plant + B-rated Powet Distributor will keep power going to both without issue. Constant pecking, consistent damage.

For larger adversaries, I have a Class 3 Gimballed Beam in the center mount, and Class 2 Gimballed Multicannons for pegging the hull. They do the real damage, especially as it's easier to get a bead on them too. Chaff only lasts so long, and then I bring the pain. Might try a fixed mount for that center at some point, which removes any effectiveness of chaff.

It'll also let me engage a larger enemy while I have its smaller escort targetted and getting pecked at by the Turrets. I haven't tried a 'Corvette or 'Conda yet, but I plan on being in a Python for a very, very long time.

Disclaimer: Please excuse any grammar, pathetic typos, or satanic versus known as "auto-correct" as this was posted via Tapatalk from my budget Honor 5X

[thebs]

I've broken into the top 15% and top 25% after more than 5000 and 3500 tons for the Rats and Wyrd, respectively. The former broke Tier-4 last night, and the latter is still getting to Tier-3 but has the added bonus of unlocking the Huge Gimballed Pulse (?) Laser mount. Should net 10-15M credits aggregate, and will done more runs to keep in those brackets before the end later this week.

I'm still a measly Broker, half-way to Entrepreneur.

Related Thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&p=60483#p60483

After that cool 6-something mil, so tempted to see if I can stowaway on Jaques.
- viewtopic.php?f=5&p=60809#p60809
Need to run out quickly and kit up an Asp Explorer if so.

Otherwise, with the Wyrd CG well in hand in the top 10%, I need to decide between the new CGs. Anyone care to comment on what might be best? Was thinking of using the D+ List Python in combat for a bit.