Python

Another classic design that has survived the centuries. The first vessel was constructed in 2700 by Whatt and Pritney Ship Constructions. With the demise of the company and after various mergers and takeovers the ship design is now owned by Faulcon deLacy. The ship remains the slow and sturdy craft it was originally famous for and some smaller navies still use this class as a patrol cruiser (although tiny compared to the Imperial Interdictors and Federal Battle cruisers).

— In-Game Description

The Python is a heavily armed and well-protected craft, boasting considerable maneuverability for its hulking size. Despite being exceptionally powerful and potentially useful in a variety of roles, the Python does suffer from exceptionally high operating costs, making it a potentially cost-prohibitive option for many pilots.

It is considered by some to be the most effective balance between firepower, maneuverability, and protection currently available. In addition to being capable of holding its own against the larger Anaconda in a toe-to-toe frontal battle through its substantial protection and firepower, the Python is generally agile enough to comfortably deal with smaller fighter classes without having to rely on turret mounts.

Specifications

Type	Heavy Multipurpose
Crew	2
Cargo Capacity	292* T
Maximum Jump Range	?
Dimensions	125L 45W 25H (estimated)

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen
Alioth	Golden gate	1.06
Arexe	Janes Horizon	Jan 4, 2015
Beta-1 Tucanae	Adams Orbital	Jan 3, 2015
Cerno	Kanwar Enterprise
Chamunda	Gidzenko Ring
BD+75 58	Stephenson Station	Jan 6, 2015
FK5 2550	Samokutyayev Dock (Correct in Gamma)
HO HSI	Hand Ring	Jan 2, 2015
Ho Hsien	Dutton Station	Dec 30, 2015
HR 7793	Benyovszky Ring	Jan 21, 2015
Leesti	George Lucas	Jan 1, 2015
LFT 926	Meredith City	Dec 31, 2014
LHS 2764A	Low Orbital
LHS 3505	Olivas City (Release 1.03)
LHS 3564	Froude Enterprise	Jan 2, 2015
LP 811-17	Doyle Dock	Jan 4, 2015
LP 908-11	So-Yeon City	Dec 29, 2014
Maljenni	Bowsersox Enterprise	Dec 31, 2014
Meliontit	Abe Hub	Jan 4, 2015
Mizar	Judson Station (Gamma 1.05)
Quivira	Godel Dock	Jan 2, 2015
Saktsak	Bursch Enterprise
Cebalrai	Hornblower Dock	Jan 10, 2015 (Version 1.04)
Wolf 562	Hopkins Port	Jan 13, 2015 (Version 1.04)
Nehet	Xuesen Orbital	Jan 14, 2015 (Version 1.04)
Bhritzameno	Feynman Terminal	Jan 14, 2015 (Version 1.04)
Una	Hoard Orbital	Feb 19, 2015
GD 219	McKee Ring	Jan 24, 2015 (Version 1.04)
Wolf 906	Herbert Dock	Mar 1, 2015 (Version 1.1)
TZ Arietis	Snyder Enterprise	Mar 1, 2015 (Version 1.1)

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Python.

Category	Default System	Default Rating	Default Class	Max Class
Medium Hardpoint	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
Large Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
Utility Mount	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
Bulkheads	Lightweight Alloys	I	1	8
Reactor Bay	Power Plant	E	7	7
Thrusters Mounting	Thrusters	E	6	6
Frame Shift Drive Housing	Frame Shift Drive	E	5	5
Environment Control	Life Support	E	4	4
Power Coupling	Power Distributor	E	7	7
Sensor Suite	Sensors	E	6	6
Fuel Store	Fuel Tank [x32]	C	5	5
Internal Compartments	Cargo Rack [x32]	E	5	6
	Cargo Rack [x32]	E	5	6
	Shield Generator	E	6	6
	Cargo Rack [x16]	E	4	5
	Empty	--	--	5
	Empty	--	--	4
	Empty	--	--	3
	BDS	E	1	3
	Cargo Rack [x2]	E	1	2

• (L) = Loaned
• [x#] = Capacity
• BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner

Gallery

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  Python interior
• File:Python Screenshot 3.jpg
• File:Python Screenshot 6.jpg
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