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{{quote|The Asp Explorer is the civilian version of the military model Asp Mk II's (which first saw service in 2878). Lakon Spaceways now owns the licence to construct these ships and has marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The ship class has earned a solid reputation for long range missions and those requiring some discretion.|In-Game Description}} | {{quote|The Asp Explorer is the civilian version of the military model Asp Mk II's (which first saw service in 2878). Lakon Spaceways now owns the licence to construct these ships and has marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The ship class has earned a solid reputation for long range missions and those requiring some discretion.|In-Game Description}} | ||
As the name suggests this craft has a high jump range relative to other ships in the game. It has six weapon hardpoints and has a good turning circle for its size. Therefore the Asp is able to act as an explorer but also as a heavy duty bounty hunting vessel if the Viper is not to the player's taste and as an ideal pirate ship. Its ample cargo capacity and heavy armament make it ideal for this purpose. Its jump range also allows pirates to reach systems of a different faction to pay off any particularly | As the name suggests this craft has a high jump range relative to other ships in the game. It has six weapon hardpoints and has a good turning circle for its size. Therefore the Asp is able to act as an explorer but also as a heavy duty bounty hunting vessel if the Viper is not to the player's taste and as an ideal pirate ship. Its ample cargo capacity and heavy armament make it ideal for this purpose. Its jump range also allows pirates to reach systems of a different faction to pay off any particularly frustrating bounties. | ||
The main downside of the Asp is the lofty price tag with approximately a 5 million credit difference between the Asp and the Lakon-6, and 5.7 million credits more expensive than the Cobra, the last multipurpose vehicle before progressing to the Asp. This is a very large price gap worth consideration when deciding what spaceship to aim for. | The main downside of the Asp is the lofty price tag with approximately a 5 million credit difference between the Asp and the Lakon-6, and 5.7 million credits more expensive than the Cobra, the last multipurpose vehicle before progressing to the Asp. This is a very large price gap worth consideration when deciding what spaceship to aim for. | ||
As a trading vessel it is almost obsolete aside from its weaponry. The Lakon-6 is 5 million credits cheaper for a similar cargo capacity and similar jump range with an upgraded frame shift drive. | As a trading vessel it is almost obsolete aside from its weaponry. The Lakon-6 is 5 million credits cheaper for a similar cargo capacity and similar jump range with an upgraded frame shift drive. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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==Purchase Locations== | ==Purchase Locations== | ||
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! System | ! System | ||
! Station | ! Station | ||
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| Ho Hsien | | Ho Hsien | ||
| Dutton Station | | Dutton Station | ||
|Jan 2, 2015 | | Jan 2, 2015 | ||
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| Lwen | | Lwen | ||
| Oliver Enterprise | | Oliver Enterprise | ||
|Jan 2, 2015 | | Jan 2, 2015 | ||
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| Cauani | | Cauani | ||
| Hardy City | | Hardy City | ||
|Jan 2, 2015 | | Jan 2, 2015 | ||
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| Kumata | | Kumata | ||
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise | | Vishweswarayya Enterprise | ||
|Jan 1, 2015 | | Jan 1, 2015 | ||
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|Uszaa | | Uszaa | ||
|Guest Installation | | Guest Installation | ||
|Dec 31, 2014 | | Dec 31, 2014 | ||
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| Maljenni | | Maljenni | ||
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All ships are highly customizable through outfitting. Each outfit slot has a maximum class that can be put into that slot. Apart from classes, outfits also have a quality rating A-H, and other characteristics such as energy drain, armor piercing, etc. | All ships are highly customizable through outfitting. Each outfit slot has a maximum class that can be put into that slot. Apart from classes, outfits also have a quality rating A-H, and other characteristics such as energy drain, armor piercing, etc. | ||
{| class="article-table | {| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1" | ||
! style="text-align: center;" | Category | ! style="text-align: center;" | Category | ||
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System | ! style="text-align: center;" | Default System | ||
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! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class | ! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Small Hardpoint]] | | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]] | ||
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) | | [[Pulse Laser]] (L) | ||
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1 | 1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Medium Hardpoint | | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]] | ||
| -- | | -- | ||
<nowiki>--</nowiki> | <nowiki>--</nowiki> | ||
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| 8 | | 8 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Power Plant | | Reactor Bay | ||
| [[Power Plant]] | |||
| E | | E | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Thrusters | | Thrusters Mounting | ||
| [[Thrusters]] | |||
| E | | E | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Frame Shift Drive Housing | ||
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] | |||
| E | | E | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Life Support | | Environment Control | ||
| [[Life Support]] | |||
| E | | E | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Power Distributor | | Power Coupling | ||
| [[Power Distributor]] | |||
| E | | E | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Sensors | | Sensor Suite | ||
| [[Sensors]] | |||
| E | | E | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Fuel Tank | | Fuel Store | ||
| [[Fuel Tank]] | |||
| C | | C | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Internal Compartment | | [[Internal Compartment]]s | ||
| | | [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] | ||
[[Cargo Rack]] [x32] | |||
[[Shield Generator]] | [[Shield Generator]] | ||
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* Released with Beta 2.0 on 9/30/14. | * Released with Beta 2.0 on 9/30/14. | ||
* Starting Cargo capacity is been lowered from 70 in Beta to 38 gamma. | * Starting Cargo capacity is been lowered from 70 in Beta to 38 gamma. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true"> | |||
File:Asp_explorations.jpg|Asp Drawings | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Multipurpose]] | [[Category:Multipurpose]] | ||