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#1
Constellation
4.9
(20)
"Taurus, I know it's over the 150 but it can handle every bounty mission solo."
"Best ship for bounties of all levels and 2 turrets for your friend."
"Connie Taurus. Cos everyone’s already said it and I own one and it slaps."
"Best to have Taurus."
"U can rent taurus at NB... i use it all time for hauling."
"Connie Taurus!"
"Taurus for the win IMO. Has good weaponry and plenty of cargo space."
"Connie Taurus or Hercules M2. Honorable mention: Caterpillar."
"Now on the Connie Taurus and it’s 100% the way to go."
"Taurus because: smugglers bay that can’t be scanned, tractor beam turret, 4 size 5’s at the pilots control."
#2
Diamondback
5.0
(16)
"Dbx is the only answer to this."
"If you watch The Pilot's review of the Diamondback Explorer on youtube, you'll understand why it's being recommended here."
"Diamondback Explorer without question. Mine gets about 48ly per jump."
"Diamondback Explorer or Dolphin."
"DBX is the way to go for cheap."
"Just to jump on the bandwagon: DBX. With some middling engineering, I have just over 60ly range on it."
"I like my AspX more, but the Diamondback Explorer is simply the best bang for your buck."
"Diamondback Explorer (DBX) is still probably your best bet."
"DBX."
"DBX …. Cheap, easy to engineer and if you get the jump starter free if you prang it!"
#3
Cutlass Black
4.6
(11)
"I would rent a cutty black, great cargo ship."
"Cutlas Black. Rent for a few days can also rent the roc for a few days and do roc mining planetside."
"Cutlass Black is the medium for dangerous moderate sized cargo runs."
"I’m partial to the Cutlass Black."
"The Cutlass Black is the best jack of all trades."
"Cutlass Black is the GOAT, but if you want bigger then the Constellation Taurus is the next size up."
"Cutlass Black, Freelancer DUR, Crusader C1, or Vanguard in my opinion."
"Cutlass black, you won't need anything else for quite a bit with that."
"Cutlass Black is a great jack of all trades ship to work towards."
"If you like Drake, save up for a Cutlass Black."
#4
Anvil
3.9
(11)
"I love my Starlancer MAX, but as others have said, the Taurus is also good."
"Starlancer Max, Freelancer Max, Zeus MK II CL, Caterpillar, etc."
"Starlancer MAX has been great for me."
"I love how the Starlancer loads and unloads cargo, it's very easy and quick."
"I personally prefer Scorpio’s for its interceptor tuning and it’s newer so it’s more polished."
"Starlancer, can fit 6 32 scu containers and still have a nursa spot."
"I'd suggest the Starlancer MAX over the Taurus, as many have been suggesting."
"Starlancer is my favorite but is reeeeaalllly slow."
"I can strongly recommend the taurus or starlancer max, much more bang for your buck there."
"Could also go with Anvil Hurricane for more firepower but I hear it's much less tanky."
#5
Hull A
4.0
(10)
"For hauling, Hull A 100%. It's so much easier to load and unload cargo on it."
"Hull A for 64 scu and below. Great shields, decent guns."
"Hull A."
"For hauling early missions you don't need to buy a ship, you can rent a Hull-A for basically nothing."
"I love my hull a. Looking to add a hull b to complete my hull line."
"Hull A or Freelancer I‘d say :)"
"Pure hauling? Hull A."
"Hull-A is my go to for cargo running."
"Hull A! Just throw cargo at it and fly."
"The Hull A is a boring ship, but great for solo hauling."
#6
Drake
4.1
(9)
"I love using the RAFT and the Starlancer."
"Cutlass Black or Blue is great. Has cargo space too."
"For versatility, and cheaper than these two ships, Cutlass Black is very popular."
"If you want to buy the ship ingame and dont have too much money yet, i would say: try the Cutlass Black."
"For versatility you could go with an even cheaper option with the Cutlass Black."
"A cutlass black is a cheap start especially if rented and used for quick Stanton based hauling."
"If you're looking for something for those higher rep jobs and large commodity hauling, have a look at the Drake Ironclad."
"Cutlass black for the scavenger feeling."
"Would also suggest the drake caterpillar, it might just be what your looking for."
#7
Fantasy
4.7
(7)
"The Fantasy is my favorite, especially at Christmas!"
"We just did the Fantasy and it was fantastic!"
"I feel the Fantasy (and Dream, although I’ve not seen it since recent renovations) is best."
"Fantasy is my favorite ship and the Meridian bar is my favorite bar."
"Really love the adult spaces on the Fantasy."
"I’m hopeful Disney learned something from the."
"I'd say the Fantasy though, I spent a lot of time in The Tube last time."
#8
Buzzard
4.7
(6)
"The buzzard is just hands down the best option for scanning quickly."
"Scanning is buzzard with full virtues+ RSS."
"Buzzard has strongest probe."
"Personally if I am doing scanning for only relic/data in null I like to use a buzzard."
"I prefer mix of buzzard and mid-ascendancy."
"Buzzard probably has the best scanning skills."
#9
Connie
4.5
(6)
"Connie Taurus. 100+ scu for cargo."
"Go for the Connie Taurus it has 150 SCU of cargo space."
"Can't go wrong with the Connie Taurus. Great storage and with size 5 weps you can do bounty missions with no problem."
"I'd go Taurus: nice and practical cargo hold, good hull and shield, awesome pilot DPS."
"Connie Taurus should serve well until you start to reach its cargo limit."
"If you want to grind salvage and or mining? * Vulture or Prospector. Combat HRTs? * Connie Taurus."
#10
Astero
4.8
(5)
"Just take an astero and see if you like it"
"Astero. Also the Astero. Maybe try the Astero."
"Astero. Sub 2s with 1 rig and 1 inertial stab."
"Astero for solely relic sites / pvp."
"As mentioned, astero is the only option."
#11
RSI
4.6
(5)
"Fighter only, go Scorpius or Hurricane."
"The RSI Scorpius has eight guns on it, and half each for each crew-member."
"Scorpius! By far the best choice if duo is your choice."
"I personally prefer Scorpio’s for its interceptor tuning and it’s newer so it’s more polished."
"C1 is a solid choice can be painful to fly if damaged."
#12
Napoli
4.4
(5)
"Napoli. Its hull is completely broken. Secondaries are awesome and it has smoke to get out of problem situations."
"Napoli first."
"Napoli. It’s the most unique ship on offer for coal, with a tanky hull, high HP, normal fire duration, great conceal, VERY accurate SAP secondaries."
"Been chilling in ops with Napoli and it’s fun."
"Napoli could work as a credit farmer but it's fairly different from German BBs."
#13
Carnival
4.2
(5)
"Really loved our five day on the Elation back in July. She’s old but was in great condition."
"Valor"
"Elation! Smaller ship but it’s extremely nice with a lot less people and shorter lines for everything."
"The Elation is older, but my favorite. It has a great layout and is easy to navigate."
"Ship is old but in very nice condition. Small ship means less lines, less people."
#14
Atago
5.0
(4)
"Atago is a great ship, my favorite cruiser in the game."
"I always wholeheartedly recommend Atago. It's such a versatile all-around cruiser."
"Atago and Eugen are fairly easy recommendations based on what you are looking for."
"Just get the Atago, best T8 kiting cruiser with her low detect, good armor, and high alpha."
#15
Vanguard
5.0
(4)
"The vanguard particle beam are the best for early game and I still use them late game as well."
"They recommend the vanguard auto weapons like the Vanguard obliterator autoprojector, and hellfire"
"The Vanguard Warden my beloved."
"I think the Vanguard Warden is the best option for that kind of thing."
#16
Zeus CL
4.8
(4)
"Zeus CL, that tractor beam is god send."
"Zeus is your best choice, at least it was for me."
"Best ship I own."
"It's a pretty solid ship, very good design, small and maneurable."
#17
Taurus
4.8
(4)
"Taurus, nothing is better honestly."
"Best ships in my opinion: 1. Taurus big guns, cargo and ship tractor beam."
"Taurus, has the pilot firepower, can loot the bountys (thats how you get the good money)."
"Great Cargo-Ship that still can do a lot of other Stuff."
#18
Avenger
4.8
(4)
"Avenger Titan. It is by far the best option in the price range..."
"The Avenger Titan is the common wisdom for 'best advanced starter'..."
"Can't go wrong with the Avenger Titan."
"Avenger Titan is a good pick. It's a well-rounded ship capable of doing a bit of everything."
#19
Helios
4.5
(4)
"I would like to add the fit I currently use, that you could consider may be 'end game'."
"Helios or buzzard with their extra mid slots get the best scan strength."
"Absolutely the helios."
"Helios with its 5 mids and cloaked speed bonus."
#20
Vulture
4.5
(4)
"For combat ship, Vulture is a great choice."
"For 10M I recommend the Vulture."
"Vulture is what you should be shooting for."
"I would go for a Vulture, they are pretty tanky."
#21
Titan
4.5
(4)
"If you want to do bounties up to MRT and do minor hauling missions, get the Titan."
"Easily recommend the Titan."
"Titan is a great all arounder."
"Do not get the syulen. Titan or cutter is the way to go."
#22
C1
4.3
(4)
"I highly recommend it. It's a personal favourite ship of mine and it lets me do a lot."
"I prefer the c1 over the cutty personally. It's bigger but she feels more stable."
"C1 sir hasn't done wrong."
"C1 > Taurus > Starlancer MAX > Carrack > Caterpillar."
#23
Dolphin
4.0
(4)
"The Dolphin is cheaper than a DBX and faster at covering distance."
"Dolphin and Diamondback Explorer are my go to."
"I concur on the dolphin. I spent years in an un engineered DBX."
"Try the Dolphin. Excellent heat management and good jump range."
#24
Python
5.0
(3)
"The Python is usually the best all-rounder because you can still work in systems that only have an Outpost."
"I also recommend the Python for that purpose."
"If you are looking for a ship to do BGS with then for me the best is the Python."
#25
Richelieu
5.0
(3)
"Personally, I’d go for Richelieu since she’s probably the strongest choice here."
"Zeppelin, Noshiro or Richelieu for progress and everything else for collection/liking."
"I’d suggest Richelieu or Belfast depending on what you lack, firepower or a good vanguard ship for starters."
#26
Royal Caribbean Oasis Class
4.7
(3)
"My recommend is try the Oasis class. Your husband will never be bored."
"Go on a Royal Caribbean OASSIS class ship (there are 7 different ships in the class)."
"Based on your criteria, I would probably go with one of the older Oasis ships."
#27
Constellation Taurus
4.7
(3)
"Taurus has the best cargo grid tractor beam in game by miles."
"Connie Taurus. You won’t regret it."
"Constellation Taurus."
#28
Nomad
4.3
(3)
"Get a nomad with stealth components."
"If you want versatility, go with the Nomad."
"It’s been a great ship and it has a track for beam in the back."
#29
Chungnam
4.3
(3)
"Less than 1K AC my fave is Chungnam. Double missile and double torp slot."
"Chungnam best frigate for cheap and flexible"
"ROKS CHUNGNAM if you want torpedoes with 2x non-fla"
#30
C8R
4.3
(3)
"C8R for the reasons listed above: fast, quick claim time, can call at small pads, medbed."
"C8R for medbey, fast ship and automatically refilled drawers."
"The C8R can be effectively used to take down turrets with some strategy."
#31
Cutlass
4.3
(3)
"I'd recommend the Cutlass Black if you want a generalist or the Vulture if you want a direct revenue generator."
"If you want something flexible go Cutlass Black or C1."
"Cutlass black."
#32
Heron
4.0
(3)
"I run a Heron build that’s under 2 mil."
"Heron bait ship with 3x shield extenders."
"Heron, always."
#33
Azuma
4.0
(3)
"The usual recommendation is Azuma, which is a decent ship if you can work out how to play her kiting play style."
"Averages around 450k per game without boosters."
"Azuma is an extremely reliable credit farmer."
#34
Paragon
4.0
(3)
"Nothing beats Paragon as fleet anchor."
"Paragons. Use the fleet controls and control the engagement."
"You already picked the best ones, although some might suggest the Paragon too."
#35
Nomad/Hull A
4.0
(3)
"Nomad or haul A."
"Nomad/hull A > Freelancer Base > Freelancer Max > Connie Taurus > Starlancer Max > Cat > C2 > Ironclad Base > Hull C > Merchantmant > Hull D > Hull E"
"Nomad/Hull A."
#36
Aegis
3.7
(3)
"Better would be either Vanguard series (has turret gunner too)."
"I think that Aegis Vanguard Hoplite fits your description pretty well."
"Reclaimer. Slow af. Kinda tanky. Has a few guns. Decent cargo."
#37
Corsair
5.0
(2)
"There's not much in the game right now that has more firepower than the Corsair."
"She's a monster."
#38
Scharnhorst
5.0
(2)
"**Get the Scharnhorst '43!** If you’re looking for a battleship that combines power, versatility, and the ability to earn massive amounts of credits in every match."
"I don't think there's a T9 coal ship that performs as well as **Scharnhorst '43**, which is what I would recommend."
#39
Zeus
5.0
(2)
"Zeus for sure, and if you get the CL version, it has some decent cargo space."
"Gotta say a Zeus. A lot of good choices listed by others but Zeus flies the best while having visibility under you."
#40
C2
5.0
(2)
"C2 is the undisputed hauling champion for cargo space and speed."
"C2 is probably the best and most popular hauling ship in the game."
#41
Empress Marva
5.0
(2)
"Personally I’ve usually gone with the Empress Marava."
"Empress Marva free trader is my favorite."
#42
Pacifier
5.0
(2)
"For friendly null? Pacifier hands down."
"Pacifier, sisters probe launcher, sisters core probes."
#43
Akagi
4.5
(2)
"I built Akagi. Great result"
"Akagi was also a great build and looks amazing."
#44
Hood
4.5
(2)
"I recommend the Hood, or Pennsylvania class."
"If you don’t want the Yamato, what about the Hood? It’s quite cool and different to the rest."
#45
C1 Spirit
4.5
(2)
"C1 Spirit is a great option, it's got a bit of cargo, small enough to land easily and can handle a dogfight."
"I went from Cutty to C1 Spirit."
#46
Crusader Industries
4.5
(2)
"C2 - I love that ship. Biggest cargo grid, easy to put boxes on."
"Large cargo: C2."
#47
Paladin
4.5
(2)
"I loved the paladin cruiser."
"Paladin Cruiser if I am going to keep it."
#48
Charles Martel
4.5
(2)
"You want a Charles Martel. One of the longest base ranges for a T8 cruiser."
"Charles Martel. A good allround cruisers with a plethora of tools!"
#49
Redeemer
4.0
(2)
"The Redeemer (very good for PvE bounties and is decent tanky/high dmg)."
"Redeemer seems to be the perfect fit for that many people and is a lot cheaper than a hammerhead."
#50
Freelancer MAX
4.0
(2)
"Rent a Freelancer MAX from Seraphim. It has about 108 scu of cargo space."
"Freelancer Max has less bugs than the C2 or Connie."
#51
Swordship
4.0
(2)
"Swordship it's fast"
"Glasgow, Swordship, almost any Chinese one, the German ones too."
#52
Avenger Titan
4.0
(2)
"Avenger Titan /close."
"Avenger Titan."
#53
Prinz Eugen
4.0
(2)
"Prinz eugen is the one. Kites like a boss, has great AP, and decent AA."
"Couple of my favorite builds: Prinz Eugen (very hard to get now though.), Enterprise and the Belfast."
#54
Caterpillar
4.0
(2)
"Just, commit, Caterpillar, Become space Semi-truck."
"Would also suggest the drake caterpillar, it might just be what your looking for."
#55
Metamorphosis
4.0
(2)
"Time is money, so metamorphosis with 2x warp speed."
"Metamorphosis until you unlock one of the T2 Cov-Ops ships."
#56
Cutter Rambler
4.0
(2)
"The humble Cutter Rambler would be my choice, huge Quantum fuel tanks for its size."
"I’m a big fan of the cutter rambler, fun little space van to putt around in."
#57
Pommern
3.5
(2)
"Pommern and Scharni <3."
"Pommern is workable, but less than ideal."
#58
Basity
3.5
(2)
"Basity is pretty good, gasglow, is cool too, i dont remember now"
"Basisty slow but good brawler"
#59
Syulen
3.5
(2)
"Not only it is a premium ship… it also feels like one!"
"Syulen is 70$ and is visually great."
#60
Agir
2.5
(2)
"I do like my Agir. I've found I don't get punished as much as I probably should when I make a dumb mistake and the guns deal more damage than I'm expecting."
"Agir is dogshit outside of small, time limited modes."
#61
Spirit
5.0
(1)
"I'm a fellow cargo enjoyer and most importantly, Spirit C1 lover."
#62
TYPE 10 Defender
5.0
(1)
"TYPE 10 Defender THE ONE and ALL"
#63
Princess
5.0
(1)
"Princess is the best (IMHO) at doing this, which keeps your stress level low so you can enjoy the cruise."
#64
Avenger Titan/Nomad/Hull A/C1 Spirit
4.0
(1)
"If cargo hauling is your jam, I invite you to look into the Hull A."
#65
Virgin
4.0
(1)
"Virgin or Celebrity"
#66
Celebrity
4.0
(1)
"Celebrity has lots of activities and special"
#67
Cutlass Black/C1/Zeus/Taurus
4.0
(1)
"Roll into the cutty black. No armor but super forgiving cargo bay."
#68
Corvette
4.0
(1)
"Corvette: CZ's and dominating any ship combat content with very little actual risk"
#69
Cutter
4.0
(1)
"Cutter for trading/mining"
#70
Nomad/Hull A/Cutlass Black/Freelancer
4.0
(1)
"After that is the Nomad and Hull-A which cost $80 and $90 respectively."
#71
Nomad/Avenger Titan/Origin 300i/315p
4.0
(1)
"I would consider the Nomad to be the best next step though."
#72
Nomad/Cutlass
4.0
(1)
"Nomad or if you got that little bit of extra scratch might do really well with the Cutlass."
#73
Titan/Nomad/Hull A
4.0
(1)
"The answer to your question real money wise is the titan (8), double the cargo of the cutter."
#74
Nomad/Hull A/C1/Zeus CL
4.0
(1)
"Nomad -> Hull A (dedicated hauler) / Cutlass (hauling with other gameplay options) -> C1 -> Zeus CL"
#75
Origin 100i
4.0
(1)
"100i. Effectively unlimited range, great cockpit views, small size to land close to whatever interests you."
#76
C8R Pisces
4.0
(1)
"I’ll recommend a C8R Pisces. Technically it’s not a starter ship... It’s fast, it flies well."
#77
Nestor
4.0
(1)
"Nestor as a mothership for scanning and cargo."
#78
Royal Caribbean
4.0
(1)
"Royal Caribbean would be great. To save money, sail on a ship a few years old."
#79
Neustrashimy
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the Neustrashimy. I find it consistently out performing my Georgia and Alaska in credit farming."
#80
Drake Herald
4.0
(1)
"Fastest ship in a straight line."
#81
Cheetah
4.0
(1)
"Hostile/neutral space I go Cheetah."
#82
Pisces
4.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with a Pisces."
#83
Suylen
4.0
(1)
"1: Suylen 2: Intrepid 3: Rambler."
#84
Intrepid
4.0
(1)
"Intrepid for budget exploring imho."
#85
Aquila
4.0
(1)
"Why not using Aquila as starter."
#86
Condor
4.0
(1)
"Men of culture recommend the Condor and Breacher."
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