Panther Clipper mkII confirmed!

[funkynutz]

I keep missing the live streams. So for anyone else as daft as me, it starts in a few minutes:

https://www.twitch.tv/frontier


Highlight of the stream (start at 8:45):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDIhpAvzGeE

[spam]

Panther Clipper MK II !!!!

Looks good, but Cargo Capacity vs handling will be the big factor for how useful it turns out to be.

[funkynutz]

Handling will be abysmal. Cargo capacity... I'm hoping for at least 1kT. We'll probably find that out next month.

[Agony_Aunt]

My bet is 1300 t max without shields.

And its an absoloute monster.... there's going to be some scratched paintjobs getting through the mailsot.

[Sighman]

We'll still get Novice NPCs in sidewinders threatening to 'boil our bones'

[Chaka (FR)]

Probably a vessel which requires an escort.

[RUGGER]

I hope we get new additional modules. Its cargo bay design screams about its expanded functionality due to their change. Let's say 2X8 are currently in use, but no one is stopping you from replacing 1X9. It is possible to capture for transporting outposts and large ships. One of the modules can be X9 for heavy SRVs.
It is possible to be able to unload a container entirely, without landing at a station. For Type 8 without such an option, the top is simply empty, can limit it to 2X7 or 1X8.
The layout of the cabin is a separate song, I'm tired of those located in the center.
I hope the main modules will not be increased in size, but simply introduce the ability to install two

I think it is worth giving it the ability to transport services for carriers in disassembled form and storage containers. Then there is no need to drive the carrier to install or disassemble the service. Also deliver ships and modules for sale on the carrier.
Introduce containers for storage at stations and carriers with customizable access (for everyone, the clan and for yourself) no more than 6 per person. Containers are purchased at the shipyards of carriers.
On the carrier, change the functionality of the colonization service to logistics, expanding the ability to store service components in disassembled form. Also give the ability to use Panthers placed in this service with the permission of the owner of the carrier. I think 20,000 units for logistics will be enough. This space is separate from the warehouses of the carrier itself and becomes available after activating this service.
To be allowed to use a Panther charter, the owner must place a pilot who will return the ship to the dock upon expiration or withdrawal by the renter.

[wolf]

Originally posted by Agony_Aunt:

... there's going to be some scratched paintjobs getting through the mailsot.

Amen

[frumple]

Not a fan. I'd rather they release a Boa.

First Commander to reach Beagle Point in the Clipper MkII gets a birthday wish. And a Hutton Orbital mug.

[Sighman]

The preview images show eight cargo-container-like objects in the centre of the ship. If they're size 8, we're good for just over 2000 tons. But they could also be size 7.

[WhiteBoar]

I think the size will just be the same as Type 9 ....Because it wont fit through the mailbox

[Sighman]

Originally posted by WhiteBoar:

I think the size will just be the same as Type 9 ....Because it wont fit through the mailbox

It looks twice as long.

[Demon]

Originally posted by wolf:

Originally posted by Agony_Aunt:

... there's going to be some scratched paintjobs getting through the mailsot.

Amen

I'd like to see them fix the stupid traffic jam bugs with npc's and mail boxes. That would be really nice.

[Sighman]

Originally posted by Demon:

Originally posted by wolf:

Amen

I'd like to see them fix the stupid traffic jam bugs with npc's and mail boxes. That would be really nice.

Relog and they'll all be gone.

[Agony_Aunt]

Originally posted by Sighman:

Originally posted by Demon:

I'd like to see them fix the stupid traffic jam bugs with npc's and mail boxes. That would be really nice.

Relog and they'll all be gone.

Caveat: If in open, and someone else is in the instance, you'll likely relog into the same instance and the traffic jam will remain.

[Kart0ffel]

Originally posted by WhiteBoar:

I think the size will just be the same as Type 9 ....Because it wont fit through the mailbox

look from above large landing pad free cam. Type 9 can or could fit 2 times the length and have plenty space left and right. Type 9 looks small on large l-pad. So they go more lenght and width, then hight.