I could do with some advice...

[MikeAlphaTangoTango]

At the moment the only ship in my hangar is the almighty Aurora MR, but I can't help thinking it looks a tad lonely. I've recently read the plan for Operation Curveball (https://testsquadron.com/threads/operation-curveball.2113/) which gave me an idea; get an exploration ship! I'm a terrible dogfighter, so flying around scanning everything sounds like a much safer alternative.

And here's where I need the advice. I was thinking of getting either the Origin 315p ($65 standalone) or the Freelancer DUR ($125 standalone). I've thought up some pros and cons for each ship, and could do with a second opinion/recommendation cause I'm completely torn on this right now...

Origin 315p

• Cheaper
• Gotta go Fast!
• Leather Seats
  
• Smaller target?
• Comes in Test colours
  
• Low cargo space
• Smaller range

Freelancer DUR

• Much bigger cargo
• Turrets
• Better scanners
• Longer range
• Space for friends/beer kegs
• Stealthy black paintjob
  
• More of a target?

P.S. Is it worth getting another pledge or should I save money and get the standalone ship?

 

[CrashMan054]

I'd go with the freelancer, considering it has room for a couple of extra people. Who knows, if you encounter hostile aliens, that backup may be the difference between life or death. The extra crew could also help man guns, saving your brain from multitasking. Sure, it's more of a target, but it has more long term options vs. a single man fighter.

If you get a pledge, you get extra posters for your hangar. I'd just get the standalone if you already have a pledge.

And don't give up on dogfighting! I'm not good at it either, but that doesn't mean I'm going to quit! Practice, and you'll get better!

 

[Montoya]

Melt the MR, put it towards the DUR.

Reason: The larger cargo will allow you to earn money faster in the game. You can buy back that Aurora if you wanted within a few days of in-game earnings.

 

[MikeAlphaTangoTango]

Thanks for the advice so far! Looks like the Freelancer is the way to go then, and I agree that the extra hauling capacity is worth the trade-off in speed (and cost).

 

[Dortz]

I agree with the other responses. My first pledge was actually a DUR. I'd go with Montoya on this one, go ahead and melt the MR package and get the DUR package.

 

[D3Mark]

Between the DUR and the 315? Idris. :) I voted DUR, Freelancer is always a solid pick.

 

[SkippyLeDoo]

One thing about the Freelancer is that the fact that it has an interior you can walk around in adds to the overall feel of the ship (300 series doesn't count). I'd definitely go with that.

 

[ThomSirveaux]

To echo everyone else: The Freelancer. Bigger ship, better guns, more cargo space.

 

[Texelis]

Ya Freelancer is the way to go, I'd love one. Is the MR LTI? Maybe CCU when you can.

 

[MikeAlphaTangoTango]

Ya Freelancer is the way to go, I'd love one. Is the MR LTI? Maybe CCU when you can.

Unfortunately not, otherwise a CCU would be a must.

 

[CaptainRichard]

The correct answer is wait for the Anniversary Sale! See what they have to offer on the 26th.