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*** The Python has much larger cargo capacity, however the 7A power plant costs more than a fully A-Rated Asp Explorer. | *** The Python has much larger cargo capacity, however the 7A power plant costs more than a fully A-Rated Asp Explorer. | ||
** Upgrade your power supply based on Heat efficiency | ** Upgrade your power supply based on Heat efficiency | ||
*** Heat efficiency is measured in terms of Per Watt Used. | *** Heat efficiency is measured in terms of Per Watt Used. Turning your systems off to use less MWatts will generate less heat. | ||
*** A Rated power supplies are the most heat efficient. | *** A Rated power supplies are the most heat efficient. | ||
*** All A Rated power supplies (A1, A4, A7 etc) have the same [[Power Plant#Specifications|heat efficiency]]. | *** All A Rated power supplies (A1, A4, A7 etc) have the same [[Power Plant#Specifications|heat efficiency]]. | ||
** If have access the following Engineer blue prints will aid your smuggling | ** If you have access the following Engineer blue prints, they will aid your smuggling | ||
*** Low Emissions Power Plant (Roll high Heat Efficiency) | *** Low Emissions Power Plant (Roll high Heat Efficiency) | ||
*** Clean Drive Tuning (Roll low thermal load) | *** Clean Drive Tuning (Roll low thermal load) | ||
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** There is significantly more risk in smuggling to outposts and planets, it is preferred to smuggle to starport stations. | ** There is significantly more risk in smuggling to outposts and planets, it is preferred to smuggle to starport stations. | ||
* '''When at a [[Starport]] station''' such as the [[Orbis]] or [[Coriolis]]: | * '''When at a [[Starport]] station''' such as the [[Orbis]] or [[Coriolis]]: | ||
** *Note that there is significant controversy over the effectiveness of the following technique, given that law enforcement officers tend to fly with very high end scanning equipment, able to detect you when your heat levels are incredibly low* | ** | ||
*Note that there is significant controversy over the effectiveness of the following technique, given that law enforcement officers tend to fly with very high end scanning equipment, able to detect you when your heat levels are incredibly low* | |||
** At maximum range (7.5km) request docking clearance. Approach station from the side with the docking slot, as lined up as possible, and be sure that no large ships will be in your way. Be sure that you don't draw too close during this process. | ** At maximum range (7.5km) request docking clearance. Approach station from the side with the docking slot, as lined up as possible, and be sure that no large ships will be in your way. Be sure that you don't draw too close during this process. | ||
** Disable all but the following modules: Life Support, Thrusters. Allow your ship to cool below 20% heat if possible. A Heat Sink Launcher aids in this. | ** Disable all but the following modules: Life Support, Thrusters. Allow your ship to cool below 20% heat if possible. A Heat Sink Launcher aids in this. | ||
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==Penalties== | ==Penalties== | ||
If the Police finish a scan on the player's ship while it is holding [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] or [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] cargo they will be [[fine | If the Police finish a scan on the player's ship while it is holding [[Illegal Goods|illegal]] or [[Stolen Goods|stolen]] cargo they will be [[fine]]d and their reputation with the system's controlling faction will drop. It is recommended to not smuggle in systems where the controlling faction is one that you want to continue to be friendly with. | ||
'''''If you are caught transporting wanted criminals, the penalty is very severe'''''. If you are scanned with a criminal on board an immediate bounty is placed on you, and if you are inside a station when that bounty gets placed it means instant death. | '''''If you are caught transporting wanted criminals, the penalty is very severe'''''. If you are scanned with a criminal on board an immediate bounty is placed on you, and if you are inside a station when that bounty gets placed it means instant death. | ||