So right now, the only ships that are safe in my fleet are the Cat Combo and the Bucky.
My thought is too reduce the number of ships I own, so I get more use out of the ships I have.
That leaves me with $695 to play with.
Top contenders are:
1 Redeemer 250 - much DaKKa DaKKa.
2 Cutty Black or Blue 100/150 - for solo play when it happens. Nice rounded ship.
3 Small Salvage ship 140 - price based on Prospector.
4 Carrack 350 - dunno if I want this at launch, or have it as an in game goal. Live it though
5 BMM 250 - love this ship, but I have a feeling I'll be using the Cat a majority of the time.
I'm thinking I want to operate on the fringes of civilized space. The go-between for those who can't enter UEE space and the markets they need.
So smuggling.
I'll also throw in a healthy dose of salvage and fighting.
And exploration. And yes, I'm aware I don't have anything aside from the Carrack for explosion on the list. I kinda fell out of love with the DURp. I think I did anyways. Although an Aquila would be nice too...
Babe, you definitely have a problem :D
I think, anyone who's lost his/her heart (and mind) into SC is going blindly into this money trap. When I started with SC - which was in February this year! - I've spend 80 bucks for the starter package including a 315p, for a little trading and exploring and being able to defend myself. Everything was fine - until I saw the Aquila. Love at first sight. I closed my eyes - and bought it. 380 bucks just gone. And then? I met TEST. This was the beginning of the end. :D
Until today I've spent 1500 bucks (+ grey market, summarized it should reach the 2k in the meantime) and have 15 ships on buyback from all this melting, buying, rebuying etc. And - every - fucking - week I'm telling myself: "That was it Sam. You're done. Wallet's empty. Fleet is perfect. Just leave it. The other ships are crap. Nothing of interest left there. Wow, did you see that Caterpillar-Vid...?"
So, when you asking us about your fleet and what to do, I only can answer you: there simply is no solution or "the right" answer for you. No suggestion. Just buy what you have to buy. And if you can't buy, just hopp into a ship of TEST - and have a beer ;)