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'''Smugglers''' are similar to [[trader]]s except that they sell goods where it is illegal, on the [[Black Market|black market]]. Smugglers have to use stealth, cunning, and special equipment to outwit any local law enforcement and sometimes military authorities, especially around [[station]]s, to sell their [[goods]] at a profit while escaping fines and a criminal record. Smugglers can also be a special case of [[courier]]s, where the player is asked to transport forbidden items. | '''Smugglers''' are similar to [[trader]]s except that they sell goods where it is illegal, on the [[Black Market|black market]]. Smugglers have to use stealth, cunning, and special equipment to outwit any local law enforcement and sometimes military authorities, especially around [[station]]s, to sell their [[goods]] at a profit while escaping fines and a criminal record. Smugglers can also be a special case of [[courier]]s, where the player is asked to transport forbidden items. | ||
When dealing in stolen items looted from wrecks or from piracy, smuggling is also necessary as cargo is tagged and detection of stolen goods on a ship will carry consequences as well. For this reason, most [[pirate]]s are also typically skilled in smuggling items into stations. | When dealing in stolen items looted from wrecks or from piracy, smuggling is also necessary as cargo is tagged and detection of stolen goods on a ship will carry consequences as well. For this reason, most [[pirate]]s are also typically skilled in smuggling items into stations. | ||
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** An [[Asp Explorer]] is optimal with its excellent cooling system and medium cargo capacity. | ** An [[Asp Explorer]] is optimal with its excellent cooling system and medium cargo capacity. | ||
** The [[Diamondback Explorer]] is also a good heat efficient ship and a good option if you're on a budget, but has less cargo space. | ** The [[Diamondback Explorer]] is also a good heat efficient ship and a good option if you're on a budget, but has less cargo space. | ||
** The Python has a much larger cargo capacity, however quite costly, especially when it comes to optimising its power plant, which costs millions | ** The [[Python]] has a much larger cargo capacity, however quite costly, especially when it comes to optimising its power plant, which costs millions. | ||
* 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. Turning your systems off to use less megawatts will generate less heat. | ** Heat efficiency is measured in terms of per watt used. Turning your systems off to use less megawatts will generate less heat. | ||
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** For thrusters, choosing [[Drive Strengthening]] or [[Clean Thrusters|Clean Drive Tuning]] as a modification will reduce the thermal load produced by thrusters while maneuvering. | ** For thrusters, choosing [[Drive Strengthening]] or [[Clean Thrusters|Clean Drive Tuning]] as a modification will reduce the thermal load produced by thrusters while maneuvering. | ||
** [[Enhanced Low Power Shield Generator|Enhanced Low Power Shields]] have a reduced power draw. | ** [[Enhanced Low Power Shield Generator|Enhanced Low Power Shields]] have a reduced power draw. | ||
**[[Shielded Frame Shift Drive|Shielded]] [[Frame Shift Drive | **[[Shielded Frame Shift Drive|Shielded]] [[Frame Shift Drive]]s reduce thermal load when charging for a jump, while [[Increased Range Frame Shift Drive|Increased Range]] is more useful for longer routes. | ||
* If you use shields to protect your hull from damage while docking (to prevent your passengers from complaining for example) the lightest powered shields will allow your ship to run cooler. This is based on power draw: a lower power shield is weaker, but will be cooler. It's more efficient in terms of shield strength per watt to use E or D rated shields, than to use those of class A. | * If you use shields to protect your hull from damage while docking (to prevent your passengers from complaining for example) the lightest powered shields will allow your ship to run cooler. This is based on power draw: a lower power shield is weaker, but will be cooler. It's more efficient in terms of shield strength per watt to use E or D rated shields, than to use those of class A. | ||
* Reducing your system count will make "cool-running" (having every nonessential module disabled) much easier to initiate, since there is no shortcut to accomplish such a thing. [[Silent Running|Silent running]] is also possible, however you if take too long you ''will'' get cooked. | * Reducing your system count will make "cool-running" (having every nonessential module disabled) much easier to initiate, since there is no shortcut to accomplish such a thing. [[Silent Running|Silent running]] is also possible, however you if take too long you ''will'' get cooked. | ||
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A guide to entering starports using [[stealth]]: | A guide to entering starports using [[stealth]]: | ||
*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 every module | *Disable every module except for [[Thrusters]]. [[Life Support]] can also be disabled if you have sufficient air capacity. Also do your best to reduce your heat to 20%: a [[Heatsink Launcher]] aids in this. | ||
*Head towards the docking slot at speed. As soon as possible, engage [[Silent Running]] (Delete key by default, or from the [[HUD/Right|right panel]]). This closes the heat vents on your ship to help hide it, but makes heat build up inside; this is why we allowed the ship to cool. 'Ship Scan Detected' does not mean the scan was completed. Scanning takes a moment, and if you enter the docking ring or escape before it can be completed, the scan will fail (thus no [[fine]] or reputation loss). | *Head towards the docking slot at speed. As soon as possible, engage [[Silent Running]] (Delete key by default, or from the [[HUD/Right|right panel]]). This closes the heat vents on your ship to help hide it, but makes heat build up inside; this is why we allowed the ship to cool. 'Ship Scan Detected' does not mean the scan was completed. Scanning takes a moment, and if you enter the docking ring or escape before it can be completed, the scan will fail (thus no [[fine]] or reputation loss). | ||
*Enter the docking bay and slow down as quickly as you can. Your shields will be offline, so any impact can easily cripple or destroy you. | *Enter the docking bay and slow down as quickly as you can. Your shields will be offline, so any impact can easily cripple or destroy you. | ||