48 Slot S Class Hauler? Help appreciated

[Toffee_Bear]

Does anyone know the best system class to find a S class 48 slot hauler? Or is it just completely random?

I already have a 39 slot S class hauler from just visiting random systems, I tried sticking to random systems but had no luck so I switched to mainly trying B class systems but I've had no luck so far.

Edit: I've found a system that has a hauler I like and on each reload hasn't spawned with less than 40 slots, what can I do to improve my chances? Here's a record of the variation I've encountered (each row is a new reload)
Spreadsheet[docs.google.com]

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[japp_02]

Korvax systems tend to have higher tech available, also for upgrades. I have seen a 48-slot S-Class Hawler piloted by a scientist. Move around space station and trading post and you will find one with some patience...Good luck.

[Toffee_Bear]

cheers man

[WarMachine]

First you need to find one you like. No point in trading out because it's ugly, that's just wasting money.

Your going to have to go to differeant systems. Not all haulers can be 48 slot, only the big ones, and they arn't in all systems. So land at a space port, check the haulers as they come in, a C grade in 45 slots can be found in an A or S in 48 slots.

Typical farming of a ship is just waiting there and checking each ship until an S comes in. Me, I like to go to trading posts in the same system, they sometimes have ships that don't land at the station normally. But the ship rotation is faster, you can see the ships comming in as they fly in circles around the post. I reload about every 20 min to refresh the line up.

Best of luck.

Edited to add, no we cannot get rid of any of our ships at this time. You can turn off build restrictions and add landing pads to you freighter base.

[Xenomorph]

S class haulers and shuttles are a complete waste of money, imo. The only S classes you need are fighters (for space travel and wrecking things, and any A class already does that very well) and scouts (for jumping, must have). But if you want them for bragging rights, it's all good i guess. Just have to be lucky, it's completely random. There is no best way to get one. Just hope RNGesus smiles upon you when you enter a new system.
The only way to get rid of unwanted ships is save game editing, and it's tricky business. When you swap freighters, ships you own won't appear until you resummon it.

[Toffee_Bear]

cheers for the help lads, and Xeno my hauler is my main ship so i wanna max it out

also i've finally found a system that has a hauler i like the look of and every time i reload it hasn't gone below 40 slots so i'm gonna stick at it and keep my fingers crossed

[WarMachine]

Originally posted by Toffee_Bear:

cheers for the help lads, and Xeno my hauler is my main ship so i wanna max it out

also i've finally found a system that has a hauler i like the look of and every time i reload it hasn't gone below 40 slots so i'm gonna stick at it and keep my fingers crossed

You should come across a couple of A grade eventually if they arn't 46+ slots, stop because it's more then likely not going to be 48 slot S.

My 48 slot hauler took the longest of all my S grades, don't give up, it will come in

[RNG3220]

If you are attempting to get a decent hauler. I would make these steps.

Get a freighter, get 5 crappy free ships.
Go to a space station, buy an A or B class hauler, fly it back to your freighter, get into a crappy ship, and retrieve your original ship which should still be in the space station. keep doing this, but using your most expensive ship.

If you fly right out, switch 1 ship, and fly back, your ship will still be there. (do not leave your new ship in the station, it will disapear, leave your original ship)

From what i have seen haulers are the highest priced in general, but i have yet to see all the S classes with specific slot counts and configurations that could be more expensive.

This is the fastet way to get 4-6 maxed/nearly maxed haulers. Theres no reason to keep passing up viable ships that are 1 or 2 slots off, especially if you can afford the A class ones or an S class one. You are essentially buying everything under its price, at the expense of time.

trading out, doesn't lose money, especially if your trading up in slots or quality, because you will remain with both ships...with the method above.

please save game though, because mistakes and random things could happen. but this does work.

[Toffee_Bear]

Originally posted by WarMachine:

Originally posted by Toffee_Bear:

cheers for the help lads, and Xeno my hauler is my main ship so i wanna max it out

also i've finally found a system that has a hauler i like the look of and every time i reload it hasn't gone below 40 slots so i'm gonna stick at it and keep my fingers crossed

You should come across a couple of A grade eventually if they arn't 46+ slots, stop because it's more then likely not going to be 48 slot S.

My 48 slot hauler took the longest of all my S grades, don't give up, it will come in

I've come across quite a few 48 slot A class haulers at the trade post I'm at atm.

In more detail: The system I'm in has 3 variations of haulers, 2 of which don't even reach 35 slots, the one I like thankfully never has below 40 slots when I reload the save. So should I stay where I am or move on?

Originally posted by RNG3220:

If you are attempting to get a decent hauler. I would make these steps.

Get a freighter, get 5 crappy free ships.
Go to a space station, buy an A or B class hauler, fly it back to your freighter, get into a crappy ship, and retrieve your original ship which should still be in the space station. keep doing this, but using your most expensive ship.

If you fly right out, switch 1 ship, and fly back, your ship will still be there. (do not leave your new ship in the station, it will disapear, leave your original ship)

From what i have seen haulers are the highest priced in general, but i have yet to see all the S classes with specific slot counts and configurations that could be more expensive.

This is the fastet way to get 4-6 maxed/nearly maxed haulers. Theres no reason to keep passing up viable ships that are 1 or 2 slots off, especially if you can afford the A class ones or an S class one. You are essentially buying everything under its price, at the expense of time.

trading out, doesn't lose money, especially if your trading up in slots or quality, because you will remain with both ships...with the method above.

please save game though, because mistakes and random things could happen. but this does work.

I only have 130 million units man, not enough for the hauler I want plus doing this method unfortunately

[WarMachine]

Originally posted by Toffee_Bear:

Originally posted by WarMachine:

You should come across a couple of A grade eventually if they arn't 46+ slots, stop because it's more then likely not going to be 48 slot S.

My 48 slot hauler took the longest of all my S grades, don't give up, it will come in

I've come across quite a few 48 slot A class haulers at the trade post I'm at atm.

In more detail: The system I'm in has 3 variations of haulers, 2 of which don't even reach 35 slots, the one I like thankfully never has below 40 slots when I reload the save. So should I stay where I am or move on?

Keep trying. I'm not sure if it's grade is chosen on load or on contact, so I never check ships other then those I want. I'm not sure if you ship has anything to do with it. I do think each ship has its own percentage for each grade to spawn. I've not getting a good ratio for and S. Last ship I farmed was consistently 3 B ships to 1 C ship to 2 A ships, 50 to 1 on S grade, I'm farming perfect slots along with grade, I pass up alot of S grade.

[Toffee_Bear]

do you think it matters if I'm in a 39 slot s class hauler already?

[japp_02]

Originally posted by Toffee_Bear:

do you think it matters if I'm in a 39 slot s class hauler already?

No I don't think so , it is randomly determined what will be in the system, but then it will stay so once you are in the system with only slight variations.

Take note of all NPC names when you visit space stations, trading posts or else. Take a lot of time there and wait for every NPC to come back at least once. This can take some time though. The same NPCs will have different slot ships when appearing in different locations, but the difference is small, a few slots maybe, but still the same ship category and class.

What's important is: There are only a LIMITED NUMBER OF NPCs in each system. If you have seen them all, then MOVE ON TO NEXT SYSTEM. If you have seen it all and everywhere, then change the system if you didn't find what you want, because you WON'T FIND suddenly a S-Class or 48-slot if you ddn't before.
On the other hand, if you see a 48-slot and then you walk away, you can still find it afterwards. Just remember the NPC name and location and come back later.

All this is really simple, it's just a matter of patience and systems visited.

[Toffee_Bear]

Well each time I reload the save (10 times so far) out of the 3 possible ships i always get one of either a 46 slot B class or a 48 slot A class.

Edit: I wanted to make sure I didn't waste time, so I made this:
Spreadsheet[docs.google.com]

[japp_02]

Originally posted by Toffee_Bear:

Well each time I reload the save (15 times so far) out of the 3 possible ships i always get one of either a 46 slot B class or a 48 slot A class

Well, that's interesting, I know there can be slight changes in a specific NPC's ship, but I didn't know that the class can also change. But your odds are bleak: Finding a 48-slot Hawler is not too common, but finding a 48-slot AND a S-Class one you really need a big portion of luck I think...

[Toffee_Bear]

Originally posted by japp_02:

Originally posted by Toffee_Bear:

Well each time I reload the save (15 times so far) out of the 3 possible ships i always get one of either a 46 slot B class or a 48 slot A class

Well, that's interesting, I know there can be slight changes in a specific NPC's ship, but I didn't know that the class can also change. But your odds are bleak: Finding a 48-slot Hawler is not too common, but finding a 48-slot AND a S-Class one you really need a big portion of luck I think...

I'm not sure they are that bleak though, here's a record of the ships I encounter, each new row is a new reload:
Spreadsheet[docs.google.com]

[WarMachine]

Originally posted by Toffee_Bear:

do you think it matters if I'm in a 39 slot s class hauler already?

It does not. Nothing your doing is effecting the outcome. The grade selection is straight RNG. I have an entire fleet of S grades, trade S for S all the time. My current main flyer is a 39 slot hauler, and I've seen many S including a 48 slot while flying around.

I can assure you though, if you want that ship in an S, it will show eventually. Checking each one is the only way.

Your ratio is way different then my last. Mine kept showing up in B, C was actually as rare as A. So I'm thinking it's possible each ship gets its own spawn ratio.