u/Alarming-Alps-1010

I keep buying ships, but I need to start recruiting crews. I’ve been soloing this lineup for awhile (minus the Ironclad).

I don’t main the industry loops. I’m a pirate. But Piracy has been getting harder with little return on investment. I’ve been considering hanging up the black flag and going legit. How would you modify this fleet to make credits in 4.8 and which industries would you focus on?

Salvage, Mining, Hauling, or Trading? Mix and match?

So, we all agree that you should be able to fly the Ironclad from the Op Center— right?

I’m a Drake fanboy, ngl. I love every single one of their ships. They have a very “Maritime”, naval vibe. The Caterpillar is the only one I didn’t really enjoy — namely because of its offset cockpit, but the command module made sense for it. You can imagine a shipyard full of Caterpillars without their Command module, stocked full of supplies waiting to be moved. This sentiment does not carry over to the Ironclad.

The Ironclad is clearly inspired by contemporary merchant vessels. Cargo in the front. Superstructure in the rear. The ship is controlled from the superstructure. As should the Ironclad.

Furthermore, the “command module” is clearly a lifeboat. There is nothing in the command module that gives it the impression it’s meant for commanding the ship—especially not the view or location. What it does have? A bunch of seats for the crew to evacuate.

Point: Let us fly the ship from the Op Center. Make the command module a lifeboat.

The approach to Lorville never gets old. The city really appeals to me and it’s been my go to spawn location for years, but with the start of the new wipe I’m looking for a new home. A new experience.

I’m looking for insight into everyone’s favorite primary residences. Why do you like it? What are the benefits? What’s the vibe? What’s nearby? I’m not a min-max kinda player. I don’t grind out credits. I just like to explore the verse and have interesting encounters…. Until base building drops.

… at least for me. I have to go to work.