Hull B or Freelancer MAX?

[felyxsnow]

Now, If Sunder decides to hold his "ship expo" either this weekend or next, feel free to come join us. Lot of us have different ships you can inspect, look around in, and maybe even take for a test flight.

Thanks! I've already CCU'd the Hull, as hauling cargo will not be a priority (more of a logistical tool). If I'm gonna be seriously moving stuff, I have a few options. The MAX has serious get-up-and-go (comparatively) as well as the ability to fit through smaller Jump Points (than the Connie, assuming) thus making my pathing a little more robust.

Would love to come out to a "TEST Flight" to share and try new ships! :rocket:

Here's a rundown of my current hangar (absolutely available for any other TESTies to check out and fly). Also perspective may help with the discussion. :smile_cat: I don't really wanna buy more ships, I'd rather refine the ships I have.

Exploration Fleet

- 315p (holding out for re-work) - heightened maneuverability for jump point charting
- Freelancer DUR - main solo exploration craft
- Carrack = group fun
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Reconnaissance Fleet

- Herald
- Terrapin
- Hornet Tracker
- Khartu-Al
- 350R (+racing)​

Mining and Trading/Commerce Fleet

- Prospector
- Freelancer MAX
- Caterpillar + TEST Speeder Bikes (Dragonflies)
- BMM​

Combat Fleet (Stealth/EWAR focus)

- Retaliator
- Eclipse
- Vanguard Sentinel (with Harb BUK)
- Sabre Comet
- Hornet Ghost / Super
- Avenger Warlock
- Connie Phoenix (not so stealth, but for larger scale battles its armed)
- Cutlass Blue (fun bounty hunting to go with Cat) ​

 

[Shadow Reaper]

Note, you will not has as many missiles for defense on the max.

I think if you compare the Aquilla to the Max, you will find there is almost no comparison. Yeah, the Aquilla will be easier to hit in a fight, but it rules over the Max in every other category, save that it cannot fit through the smallest wormholes. If you have a serious interest in exploration and still want to haul cargo, I think the Aquilla is super hard to beat. There is some great vid online of it dogfighting a Hornet. It turns pretty good! and 4 S4 guns up front is just devastating firepower for the pilot.

If you are really intent on fighting with a freighter though, IMHO the biggest difference between the Aquilla and the Max is not the cargo space, nor shields, nor speed, nor maneuverability, it is the crappy peep hole you have to look out on the Lancer. That will get you killed fast, and the Aquilla does not have that trouble.

 

[I_MIKE_I]

IMHO the biggest difference between the Aquilla and the Max is not the cargo space, nor shields, nor speed, nor maneuverability, it is the crappy peep hole you have to look out on the Lancer. That will get you killed fast, and the Aquilla does not have that trouble.

I have to agree, the visibility on the Lancer is annoying to say the least.

 

[Stevetank]

I have to agree, the visibility on the Lancer is annoying to say the least.

I'll take any view over the Andromeda. I really can't see through the front since that bar in my way changes colors in different lighting and screws with my vision. I think that the Aquila will make no difference.

I wish that I could see because I love the Aquila. I'll settle with the Caterpillar though.

 

[I_MIKE_I]

I'll take any view over the Andromeda. I really can't see through the front since that bar in my way changes colors in different lighting and screws with my vision. I think that the Aquila will make no difference.

I wish that I could see because I love the Aquila. I'll settle with the Caterpillar though.

Doesn't the Cat have poor visibility, too? :P

 

[Stevetank]

Doesn't the Cat have poor visibility, too? :P

The bar in the front is just low enough that it's usable for me. I actually like being able to see 60% of the ship while I fly :)

 

[Plagueis]

You get more bang for your buck with a MAX.

 

[Blind Owl]

As I read through these, in my drunken stupor, I keep...empathizing, with different points of view. One second I'm thinking I need to buy the DUR again, the next the Aquila, and so on.

Y'all are bad for my wallet. And my emotions. I need to win the lottery, for reasons.

Pixel ship reasons.

 

[Beerjerker]

As I read through these, in my drunken stupor, I keep...empathizing, with different points of view. I've second I'm thinking I need to buy the DUR again, the next thre Aquila, and so on.

Y'all are bad for my wallet. And my emotions. I need to win the lottery, for reasons.

Pixel ship reasons.

 

[Blind Owl]

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Thank God I don't do drugs anymore. I'd be bankrupt from getting high and buying all the ships.

 

[Shadow Reaper]

Perfect partner for the Prowler.

 

[Blind Owl]

Perfect partner for the Prowler.

I want a prowler too. Dammit.