Fighter/Explorer Craft Advice Please

[Myrm]

Many thanks for the advice. Looks like the Asp Explorer is the one for me. I'm currently making my way toward Sag A from Sol. I'll keep an eye out for shipyards during my journey to purchase one from.

[Loriath]

Many thanks for the advice. Looks like the Asp Explorer is the one for me. I'm currently making my way toward Sag A from Sol. I'll keep an eye out for shipyards during my journey to purchase one from.

Use this link and replace Sol with the system you are in: https://eddb.io/station?s=3&i=1&p=9&o=32&r=17072

[Myrm]

Thank you Loriath, that was a vary helpful tool.

[Myrm]

KK,

So I went for the layout as suggested by TorTorden, but had to make a few adjustments as some of the reocmmended class of item were not availbale.

This is what I currently have:

ITEM (Class Suggested) (Class Installed) (Reason for difference)

Power Plant 5A 5E (5A not available)

Frame Shift Drive 5A 3A (5A not available)

Thrusters 5A 5A

Life Support 4D 4D

Power Distributor 4A 3A (4A not available)

Sensors 5D 5D

Cargo Hatch 1H None (No room!)

Fuel Scoop 5A 2A (5A not available)

Shield Generator 3A 3A

Planetary Vehicle Hangar 2G 2G

Shield Booster x2 0A None (none available)

Kill Warrant Scanner 0A 0A

Chaff Launcher 1O 1O

Multi-Cannon x2 2F 2F

Beam Laser x2 1E 1E

Then I also have:

Fuel Tank 32 5C

Cargo Rack 32 5E

Detailed Surface Scanner 1C

Advanced Discovery Scanner 1C

Standard Docking Computer E1

So, the proplem I am having:

1) My power consumption is at 124%, though nothing seems to be offline

2) I cannot jump even to the nearest system due to mass

Help! What can I do to increase my jump capability from zero to something decent.


Thank you.

[Roger Wilco Jr]

If this is an explorer:

I'd go with 5D power plant and 4D thrusters for more range.
Those two changes will probably give you all the power you need.

Also, 4D distributor for a bit more range.

Drop the chaff, shield boosters, & kws for more range.

Drop the beams. I'd go with 2x medium gimballed pulse lasers.
You can defend yourself against smaller ships and run from larger ships.
Drop the multi cannons for more range (or maybe keep some just in case).

No need for a docking computer out is space. Add an AFMU for repairs.

[Myrm]

If this is an explorer, I'd go with 4D thrusters to start - that will probably give you all the power you need.

Also, 4D distributor for a bit more range.

Drop the chaff, shield boosters, & kws for more range.

Drop the beams. I'd go with 2x medium gimballed pulse lasers.
You can defend yourself against smaller ships and run from larger ships.
Drop the multi cannons for more range.

No need for a docking computer out is space. Add an AFMU for repairs.

But REAL MEN use docking computers!!!

Thanks for the advice, I'll see what I can do.

[Roger Wilco Jr]

Actually, it looks like 4A is a better choice for a power plant - less weight.

With this build, you can also keep 4x small multi cannons, if you don't mind the weight.


PS. I'd learn to play with coriolis.io and post your builds rather than making a list.
It's very easy and intuitive, and better than ED Shipyard, imho.

[Myrm]

Hi Roger Wilco

I followed your set up as close as I could and it made my power consumption worse: 161%

I've changed to:

Power Plant 3A
FSD 3E (5A not available)

I don't understand why I can't plot a route to even the nearest star. I'm stuck in my current system.

[TorTorden]

If you are going to sag a you don't multipurpose at all.

You don't need guns.
Maybe a tiny shield, a buggy and a couple afmu's and biggest scoop you can afford.
D rate anything but fsd and power plant.

Downgrade the power plant and distributor most Explorer builds I run can work with less power than what comes out of a 3a powerplant.

For example you don't need to run the field maintenance units and thrusters at the same time.

[TorTorden]

Hi Roger Wilco

I followed your set up as close as I could and it made my power consumption worse: 161%

I've changed to:

Power Plant 3A
FSD 3E (5A not available)

I don't understand why I can't plot a route to even the nearest star. I'm stuck in my current system.

That's because you downgraded the fsd DO NOT EVER DOWNGRADE FSD CLASS.