Is it worth investing in a type 9 for working towards any of the more expensive ships?

[dubpunk]

I tried a shot at minning in a python and was wondering if its worth the time or should I save credits?

[Ottomic]

The T9 is a specialized hauler. Are you hauling? Then yes. Are you doing *anything* that isn't hauling? Then probably not.

[dubpunk]

Originally posted by Ottomic:

The T9 is a specialized hauler. Are you hauling? Then yes. Are you doing *anything* that isn't hauling? Then probably not.

My bad thought it was capable of mining. Have you had much success hauling?

[Razved]

Type 9 has a low jump range. I think it's better to save credits and buy Anaconda or Imperial Cutter, if you have the rank. In addition, Type 9 is more vulnerable than these ships.

[Dread Lord]

you could combat fit the Python and do massacre mission in conflict zones...
I have no experience regarding mining, so no idea of the payouts but the Python sure has the internals to make mining work efficently.

[SirKarzee]

Originally posted by dubpunk:

Originally posted by Ottomic:

The T9 is a specialized hauler. Are you hauling? Then yes. Are you doing *anything* that isn't hauling? Then probably not.

My bad thought it was capable of mining. Have you had much success hauling?

The Type-9 can to mining though. Just buy the necessary equipment, buy a fighter hanger so you can defend against pirates, fill up on cargo space, and go have some fun. Just watch out for asteroids.

[AnTi HErO]

no just fly the beast!very slow,very,very big(like a "die mause"tank;)very good armor+many cargo+ fighter!just have fun cmdrwith it..of course its worth...!if you dont like it ,you can sell it,where is the problem......

[AnTi HErO]

ok!t9 is like australian space/road train on valium...

[Ottomic]

Originally posted by dubpunk:

My bad thought it was capable of mining. Have you had much success hauling?

It is capable of mining, alright, but mining requires less raw cargo space as turning in the haulage is just a matter of mere minutes. I prefer the Clipper for hauling, the 'conda is probably the best ship for that and the T9 and the Beluga are tied in the "sub par but still very capable" category of miners, both having their own upsides but generally being less than optimal in one aspect or the other.

[Boomer]

Depends, whats your combat rating? XD once you get into the deadlies + , using a hauling vessel becomes a harrowing experience.

[dubpunk]

Originally posted by Boomer:

Depends, whats your combat rating? XD once you get into the deadlies + , using a hauling vessel becomes a harrowing experience.

My rank is expert so I'm not brilliant by a long shot and my last experiance hauling was bad but figured with the fighter bay it may be abit better but the.jump range is throwing me off.

Originally posted by Razved:

Type 9 has a low jump range. I think it's better to save credits and buy Anaconda or Imperial Cutter, if you have the rank. In addition, Type 9 is more vulnerable than these ships.

don't cutters cost like 1.5billion or something to pimp out and make them worthy tho?

[Steve]

The Python is a superb mining ship, iirc you can have 10 collector limpets working at the same time, making mining more efficient.

[Nfected]

Originally posted by dubpunk:

don't cutters cost like 1.5billion or something to pimp out and make them worthy tho?

If you shield stack prismatic shields, yes

[dubpunk]

Originally posted by PaulFoster:

The Python is a superb mining ship, iirc you can have 10 collector limpets working at the same time, making mining more efficient.

I use 3 slots for collectors that give out about 6/9 at a time a prospector and the rest cargo, doesnt loose much in firepower when I swap between loadouts as well. I might just fly back to my python and try out the upgraded weapons I got the other week but havnt had chance to use.