Before unlocking engineers...

[I got 1984'd]

Should I buy a ship I want first? I haven't done any engineers yet. I'm looking at Farseer as my first.

I have about 500m cr. Thinking of getting a anaconda...

Or can I do farseer first and then come back with a new ship and get the g5? Engineer upgrades isn't restricted to the ship I'm currently in right? I don't want to have to do them again.

[Mr Robert House]

Once an engineer is unlocked and levelled up they can engineer any ship at their base it you can pin one blueprint from each engineer to use anywhere. Might aswell use the anaconda though, as you can fit it with a lot of modules to engineer and it has good jump range

[Furry Eskimo]

Once an engineer is unlocked it’s unlocked forever, for all ships, and a single blueprint you pin will be accessible from almost anywhere (but not the experimental effects).

I didn’t unlock engineers until late game, but that was my choice. They require an amount of grinding I really don’t think newer players will enjoy.. I do it because I already have all the money and ships I need, so exploring planets for loot is an ok use of my time, and I can upgrade ships I plan to use for a really long time.

Just one thing though, it’s best to farm high level crafting materials, since even a single level 5 items is worth like,, hundreds or thousands of level 1 items. The only exception I is when I’m bounty hunting; I kill lots and lots of ships, and just keep a few collector limpets around to scoop up the drops. It very quickly fills up my inventory with manufactured parts.

[I got 1984'd]

Thanks

[jukesster]

I would make an Anaconda build, and depending what you want Farseer is ideal for exploration. You can build a stripped Anaconda for less than 130 mill, IE downgrade to the min slot/class d for everything excluding your jump drive, make that A rated. Then you can do stripped down engineering on a lot of your core parts at farseer, and also max you engineering jump drive. You can easily get a 57-67 Ly anaconda (fuel effects jump range ofc) that will take you anywhere in the galaxy, a great spring board ship to foxus on other engineers and jump between farming locations quickly

[Stelar Seven]

If you only have 500mil, don't buy the Anaconda yet. They are big and slow and take engineering to get solid.

Use a Krait MK2 if you want a solid all around ship with a fighter. Use a Python or Chieftan if you want a solid all around ship without a fighter.

When you have a bil or more, then get your Anaconda.

More on topic, Engineers take quite a lot of mats and getting those quickly can be wearying. You can get some solid early game upgrades by unlocking guardian powerplant, power distributor and Frame Shift booster.

[Furry Eskimo]

Bahahaha, 500mil and you’re saying not to get the anaconda?? No, get it. Just keep it in dry dock and add money and parts to it bit by bit until it’s safe to fly, and Always have rebuy. Many people loose their first large ship because they get too eager.

My first upgrades are usually a shield, reinforced or military armor, a fuel scoop, extra O2 Incase of an emergency, and tossing in hull and module reinforcement packages are an easy and cheap way to keep your new ship safe. After that add other basic but poor upgrades, like a power distributor, reactor, weapons, etc. You’ll have a passable ship in no time, and you’ll swap out those old parts for better ones as you need them, and it won’t seem so expensive since you already invested credits in the medium level upgrades.

(Although I personally suggest a type-9. I upgraded and engineered mine, so it’s not really fair, but it made me Rich. I originally used it to rescue people from stations, it was so good at it and I felt good doing it. Eventually I used it for moving cargo and while it’s good, it’s shields aren’t often strong enough to fight off NPC pirates, so I use my Cutter for that now. My Type-9 is mostly for mining, but it’s so good. Log in day after day until the massive cargo hold is full and pirates generally ignore diamonds, for some reason, so I’m mostly totally safe. If you want to just fight, yeah the Krait Mk2 is awesome and definitely falls inside your price range. It was the first ship I ever engineered, and I still use it.)

[Mr Robert House]

You can easily make a lightweight anaconda for 500 mil, and you'll want it to be lightweight anyway if your unlocking engineers. The krait phantom was my choice for unlocking them, it has a good range of module and weapon slots and can do whatever you need it to do.

[Rothgar57]

This sight will tell you how to quickly unlock each engineer. CMDRS-TOOLBOX.COM.
This video will get you into an anaconda fast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTXQCQL_om8

[I got 1984'd]

Thanks for the help. I decided to get an Anaconda and outfitted for mining. I have made lightweight conda like some suggested, and I see why. I'm a bit short on creds, so mining it is for now...

Originally posted by Stelar Seven:

If you only have 500mil, don't buy the Anaconda yet. They are big and slow and take engineering to get solid.

Use a Krait MK2 if you want a solid all around ship with a fighter. Use a Python or Chieftan if you want a solid all around ship without a fighter.

When you have a bil or more, then get your Anaconda.

More on topic, Engineers take quite a lot of mats and getting those quickly can be wearying. You can get some solid early game upgrades by unlocking guardian powerplant, power distributor and Frame Shift booster.

I've heard a lot of good things about Chieftain. Krait, definitely heard many good things too. I'm really used to flying agile medium ship, and FAS was my main for a long time.

Is chieftain hull-tanky and agile as FAS? I really like the look of it and the module slots. I also like the slots on challenger but not a lot of people talk about it. Would you recommend chieftain over challenger?

[Stelar Seven]

Originally posted by Deus Vult:

Thanks for the help. I decided to get an Anaconda and outfitted for mining. I have made lightweight conda like some suggested, and I see why. I'm a bit short on creds, so mining it is for now...

Originally posted by Stelar Seven:

If you only have 500mil, don't buy the Anaconda yet. They are big and slow and take engineering to get solid.

Use a Krait MK2 if you want a solid all around ship with a fighter. Use a Python or Chieftan if you want a solid all around ship without a fighter.

When you have a bil or more, then get your Anaconda.

More on topic, Engineers take quite a lot of mats and getting those quickly can be wearying. You can get some solid early game upgrades by unlocking guardian powerplant, power distributor and Frame Shift booster.

I've heard a lot of good things about Chieftain. Krait, definitely heard many good things too. I'm really used to flying agile medium ship, and FAS was my main for a long time.

Is chieftain hull-tanky and agile as FAS? I really like the look of it and the module slots. I also like the slots on challenger but not a lot of people talk about it. Would you recommend chieftain over challenger?

I haven't tried the challenger yet. Working up a FDL. I've heard the challenger's benefits don't outweigh those of maneuverability.

I can say the Chieftan is a hoot to fly, very maneuverable, decently armed. I use one to beat on Tharhoids. The Krait2 is tough. Well armed, maneuverable enough and very flexible. It also has a coffee machine, so its clearly the best ship in the game.

[I got 1984'd]

Originally posted by Stelar Seven:

Originally posted by Deus Vult:

Thanks for the help. I decided to get an Anaconda and outfitted for mining. I have made lightweight conda like some suggested, and I see why. I'm a bit short on creds, so mining it is for now...


I've heard a lot of good things about Chieftain. Krait, definitely heard many good things too. I'm really used to flying agile medium ship, and FAS was my main for a long time.

Is chieftain hull-tanky and agile as FAS? I really like the look of it and the module slots. I also like the slots on challenger but not a lot of people talk about it. Would you recommend chieftain over challenger?

I haven't tried the challenger yet. Working up a FDL. I've heard the challenger's benefits don't outweigh those of maneuverability.

I can say the Chieftan is a hoot to fly, very maneuverable, decently armed. I use one to beat on Tharhoids. The Krait2 is tough. Well armed, maneuverable enough and very flexible. It also has a coffee machine, so its clearly the best ship in the game.

Yeah I saw the coffee machine in the back. Thanks for the info btw

[Super Arthritis ⁧⁧ ⁧⁧Man]

Anaconda is expensive, fly whatever you enjoy.
Just play for fun, engineer what you like.

[I got 1984'd]

Originally posted by Tim Curry Smile:

Anaconda is expensive, fly whatever you enjoy.
Just play for fun, engineer what you like.

Yeah I know. For now I need a large multipurpose ship. Not being one of those that grind for fleet carriers or anything, but I just want wider options available for me. Possibly to help support myself to get multiple ships, explore thr game etc.

[Stelar Seven]

Originally posted by Deus Vult:

Originally posted by Tim Curry Smile:

Anaconda is expensive, fly whatever you enjoy.
Just play for fun, engineer what you like.

Yeah I know. For now I need a large multipurpose ship. Not being one of those that grind for fleet carriers or anything, but I just want wider options available for me. Possibly to help support myself to get multiple ships, explore thr game etc.

Just remember the large multipurpose locks you out of content reliant on docking with outposts. They only have small and medium pads.

[Super Arthritis ⁧⁧ ⁧⁧Man]

Originally posted by Deus Vult:

Originally posted by Tim Curry Smile:

Anaconda is expensive, fly whatever you enjoy.
Just play for fun, engineer what you like.

Yeah I know. For now I need a large multipurpose ship. Not being one of those that grind for fleet carriers or anything, but I just want wider options available for me. Possibly to help support myself to get multiple ships, explore thr game etc.

The Krait MKII and Python are great multipurpose ships too. Not saying the Anaconda isn't better than them though.