Python
The Python is a heavily armed and well-protected craft, boasting considerable manoeuvrability 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, manoeuvrability, 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.
The Python can also serve as a heavily armed freighter in that it can carry 284 T of cargo with a class 3 shield module fitted, or 292 T with no shield fitted, both of which is more cargo than the Type-7 Transporter can carry without shields fitted. Additionally, besides being able to carry more cargo while retaining shields, the Python can dock at Outposts since it utilizes medium sized landing pads. However, the downside to trading with a Python is its higher repair/maintenance costs and its shorter jump range when fully loaded.
The weapon hard points are located as follows: 1 medium and 1 large hardpoint on the top of the ship slightly behind and on both sides of the cockpit for a total of 2 large and 2 medium on upper surface, and 1 large hardpoint on the underside of the ship about where the cockpit is located.
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Zaonce | Ridley Scott | May 6, 2015 |
| LTT 15278 | Zholobov Enterprise | Apr 4, 2015 |
| Alioth | Golden gate | |
| Arexe | Janes Horizon | Jan 4, 2015 |
| Beta-1 Tucanae | Adams Orbital | Jan 3, 2015 |
| Cerno | Kanwar Enterprise | |
| Chamunda | Gidzenko Ring | May 9, 2015 |
| BD+75 58 | Stephenson Station | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Faust 68 | Slipher Hub | Mar 18, 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) | |
| Almad | Heinkel City | Apr 19, 3301 |
| Saktsak | Bursch Enterprise | |
| Cebalrai | Hornblower Dock | Jan 10, 2015 |
| Wolf 562 | Hopkins Port | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Nehet | Xuesen Orbital | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Bhritzameno | Feynman Terminal | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Una | Hoard Orbital | Feb 19, 2015 |
| GD 219 | McKee Ring | Jan 24, 2015 |
| Wolf 906 | Herbert Dock | Mar 1, 2015 |
| TZ Arietis | Snyder Enterprise | Mar 1, 2015 |
| Chemaku | Kaku Orbital | Mar 22, 2015 |
| Asellus Primus | Beagle 2 Landing | Mar 26, 2015 |
| CD-87 103 | Shajn City | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Asgaa | Wheeler Horizons | Apr 20, 2015 |
| LP 926-40 | Lee City | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Ross 720 | Raleigh Orbital | May 2, 2015 |
| Malloc | Julian Gateway | May 2, 2015 |
| Fusang | Cleve Vision | May 6, 2015 |
| HIP 101846 | Biesbroeck Dock | |
| Mandh | Ejeta Gateway | May 31, 2015 |
| Lo Pegasi | Garcia | May 29, 2015 |
| Nganji | Vizcaino Enterprise
Christian Dock |
June 4, 2015 |
| 44 B Ophiuchi | Feustel Gateway (10% discount) | Jun 12, 2015 |
| LHS 3447 | Dalton Gateway (20% discount) | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Antal | Lobachevsky Station | Jun 15, 2015 |
| LHS 215 | Spring Gateway | Jun 22,2015 |
| Toci | Harvest Dock - 48,4M (-15%) | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Abi | Ghecko Dock - 46mil | Jun 24, 2015 |
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
- Python interior
- Python rear, with DLC skin
- Python Departing
- Python FSD charging
- Python Leaving dock
- Python landing
