Sorry for asking- didn’t have the time to complete the thing yet- how do we get the upgraded Surface Scan Probe - the physical reward for this CG?
I forgot all about these things…
PS: Back of the envelope math- I will now have half a billion credits! 
This pleases me!
Not sure if waiting for the Mandalay to be available for in-game cash -or- go for one of the Big Fishes - the Anaconda, the Federal Corvette, the Python Mk. II…
I think you have to go to the station that offered the CG. But this is my first CG and Im currently farming Raw materials at a Crashed anaconda site…
Also why not an Imperial Cutter???
'Cause I’m not a filthy imperial. 
Federation is freedom.
(All in good humor of course)
EDIT: I played Elite since the very first game on the Commodore 64 and I always devoured the lore with absolute abandon- to that extend I do love to immerse myself in the game’s universe (no pun intended) and as such I always found the quasi-medieval caste system of the Imperials outdated and predatory. 
Of course it’s just a game but I love to take sides.
Mostly my Commander is independent with a liking for the Federation even if that too is a bulky and bureaucratic centered, terminally inertial, and inefficient remnant of what was once the concept of Democracy on Earth.
We should have a new form of Government and that’s why I am split about 50%-50% Alliance/Federation.
And above all - the book that came with the game made me loathe the Imperials. 
EDIT 2: Beside that - strictly in game terms - I wish I had access to all ships but since I started climbing ranks in the Federation it feels disingenuous now to try and also climb the Imperial ranks to get the cutter. Personally I think the two rank trees should be mutually exclusive- but since the game doesn’t provide that, I self limit myself.
THAT SAID the Imperial Cuttter looks mighty fine, damn- gracefully Star Trek-like. Whereas the Federation Corvette it’s like a blunt war instrument like some high tech laser-armed oversized chisel.
The Anaconda looks utilitarian and dependable.
The Type 10 instead is more like what a very driven OCD driven designer could create by simply maximizing all the fundamental needs of a big trader without bothering with concepts like “manoeuvrability” or “speed” or “eyesight”.
Im a filthy imperial. But thats probably from Stars wars, long live the Empire!
I do plan on grinding up fed rank so I can get a corvette too.
Why not have both? Corvette is proabbky the best PVE ship out there and the Cutter is probabky the best mining/hauler/defense ship.
Cant lose with either.
Was going to get a Anaconda for explorering but the Mandalay is perfect for exploration.
Which actually brings me to the point I forgot to make earlier- I’d love to fly in a Wing with mutual support…
A Carrier Corvette with two fighters, armed to the teeth accompanying a Cutter loaded up…
Or two other ships prepped up for mining operations- working in a wing would allow one ship to just load up on mining tools, while the other can just have collection limpets and a large hull. When the ores are sold profit is equally split.
This is a small pet peeve of mine… the latest ships upset the balance with truly overwhelming characteristics.
They seem a little OP, as the youths likes to say.
Still will not stop me from getting one…
As of now I’m thinking about re–starting some studying to plan the outfitting of my ships. I have about 20 in my shipyard that needs to be updated/engineered.
Ok I found out about the pre-engineered scanner reward- it wasn’t available immediately after the completion, but now I traveled back to Shinrarta Dezra I found it available in Storage in HIP 90578. Had it shipped over (37 credits) and I plan on re-fitting my Krait Mk.II with better exploration rigging*.
*Did I write that right?
Decided to take out my T8 and contribute to the new CG. Making about 2.8 mil per run.
Man getting out of the Mandalay and into the T8 is fun, T8 turns like a boat lol
How many jumps?
It has been a while but last time I played, self loading cargo, was more lucrative. I wouldn’t take 1st Class passengers more than 5 or 6 jumps for less than 5 mil.
1 jump. So not to bad. The pick up station is 5k away from the main star but the T8 has SCO so easy peasy. Couple that was advanced docking ans supercruise assist its easy money.
About to jump in…
I am experiencing continuous crash to desktop…
I thought it was drivers to update but even after nothing changed.
Is it just me? Maybe my flaky internet?
I didnt experinece that last night in my 2 hour play session. But i was in solo as well.
OK maybe it was my fault- I had several tabs open in Chrome with Elite Dangerous route planners and other stuff to help efficiency for the CG
I tried to switch to Edge and no more crashes. Chrome uses an incredible amount of RAM
something tells me that starting to play in 2025 fresh might be daunting.
Not to bad. Do a few missions and get a DBX, then run road to riches and before you know it your a billionare.
Honestly, its easier now then it had been in the past
That’s why I’ve switched to Firefox almost exclusively.
I was getting some slower servers and a few random disconnects last weekend though.
Has anyone here dabbled in Powerplay 2.0? Curious as to how the interactions are with NPCs from other powerplay factions? I’m reluctant to dive into the Powerplay stuff if I’m going to get randomly attacked by NPCs but Prismatic Shields seem to be locked under powerplay stuff.
No I haven’t yet. But I’ve heard they toned down being chased by NPCs. So might give it a try.
PSA: Both current community goals are very lucrative 
I just barely got back to the concept of modifying my ships… Went through the list of engineers online and put together the list of my ships from Inara.
I’m quite excited at the prospect of further refining my ships to fit a role.
For example I’m doing a bit of CG bounty hunting with my Federal Assault Ship, the “Golgotha” and I realized how its agility isn’t matched by its weapons.
It does have a bite but I definitely could use some upgrades and some of the Powerplay bonuses have quite the appeal to them.
