So ship update on exploring...?

[foxpur]

Ok, what is the best ship/build spec for exploring? If you have the best of everything?

[ThreeOhSix]

I've heard a stripped down anaconda is pretty good. I haven't gotten that far yet. But out of the other ships, i'd say an Asp. That max size fuel scoop is just too damn good.

[Mikey D]

Asp seems to be the most popular these days. My Asp has a range of 34ly and a super quick 6B fuel scoop and it rocks. The Diamondback Explorer is pretty good and can get fitted out for about 10 million credits which helps for those on a budget.

[robfm81]

i still need to get empire rank past the first one - which seems to be taking a while before i can get a diamondback... hrumph,.

[TorTorden]

Diamondbacks aren't rank limited.

[Skipp]

If you don't have the money - go for the Diamondback explorer (costs only a few million to fit)

If you have a decent amount of money - the Asp is pretty much the perfect explorer because it has a huuuge glass canopy and the look from it is unobstructed, and pretty much amazing. Costs 12-14mil to fit for pure exploration depending on the discounts. Check my Asp out (there's a link to the fit on the bottom)- I just came back from Sag A* with 94% hull left.

And if you're packed with money - go for the Anaconda. It has the best jump range, topping it around 38-39Ly. You will probably need 170-180mil though

[Mouse]

AM still kitting out the Explorer but it seems a rather decent ship for the money.. One day will have an Asp.. but for now have to go with what I got. The scout has slightly shorter legs then the explorer but is easier to kit out, only drawback I felt was the explorer's longer legs and extra slot for equipment. But it is a LOT cheaper to kit out.