Asp Explorer: Difference between revisions
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{{quote|Manufactured by Lakon Spaceways, the Asp Explorer is often marketed at pilots seeking their first multi-crew vessel. Its high jump range and wide, unobstructed cockpit canopy make it popular with explorers, but its versatility also makes it a viable choice for traders and combat pilots.|In-Game Description}} | {{quote|Manufactured by Lakon Spaceways, the Asp Explorer is often marketed at pilots seeking their first multi-crew vessel. Its high jump range and wide, unobstructed cockpit canopy make it popular with explorers, but its versatility also makes it a viable choice for traders and combat pilots.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Asp Explorer''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable | The '''Asp Explorer''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable multipurpose vessel seen in ports across the galaxy, and that has earned a solid reputation for long-range missions and those requiring some discretion. It is a civilian version of the military-spec [[Asp MkII]], which first saw service in 2878. After obtaining the model's manufacturing license, Lakon Spaceways marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The vessel has become a mainstay among [[explorer]]s due to its versatility in [[outfitting]] and an open, unobstructed [[Ship Canopy|cockpit canopy]] that allows for some dramatic views. Though the ship's name is accompanied by the word "Explorer", it was still manufactured by Lakon Spaceways as a multipurpose vessel and even with its emphasis on exploration, the Asp Explorer can also serve as an effective freighter or bounty hunting ship. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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The pilot's station is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary, [[Multicrew]]-compatible station is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station. | The pilot's station is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary, [[Multicrew]]-compatible station is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station. | ||
While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This also can present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a small [[Fuel Scoop]]. | While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This also can present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a small [[Fuel Scoop]]. Speaking of heat, you can visually see the Asp Explorer open a sealant on the top of the vessel to dissipate heat into space when the ship's temperature is high. | ||
==Purchase Locations== | ==Purchase Locations== | ||