ReUpload - Python 2, covered in CANNONS!

I got a Python Mark 2! Stripped it and rebuilt it, added cannons. Things go boom. Enjoy!
More combat of this build: • Assassin runs: 2 kills...
EDDI: github.com/EDCD/EDDI
Inara: inara.cz/
The new Python Mark II has come out for Early Access, gets released for free in August. I already had a load of Arx I earned in game, so for the cost of a Costa coffee to top it up I got the base Python 2. After all, I don't mind contributing toward the game as it is still my favourite for the flight model alone. Pay to Win, not at all. The premium one is basically a cosmetic, this one was just a donation.
Intro Music: Scorched Fields by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
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[@DavidStoldt]

Why the single fixed and how are you grouping them in fire groups?

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

The single fixed is for 2 reasons: 1. I was low on materials and has already engineered that one in the past. 2. I figured at close range it wouldn't matter so much. As for groupings, all but the fixed on 1, the fixed on 2. I am going to be remaking this build now I have had more time to gather materials. That will be up in a week or so.

[@the_rat_run]

Fun build, I think I'll try it too!

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

Let me know how it goes. When I get round to engineering this more I'll pop an update short. I recommend different shields though, go Reinforced Hi-Cap engineering not low power.

[@the_rat_run]

@@CMDR_CWolfxUK Coriolis will be my friend - I'll roll a few options before doing some engineering! That is the great thing about ED, there isn't a "right" build! Good suggestion though!

[@the_rat_run]

@@CMDR_CWolfxUK I built a P2 with 4*C3 cannons & 2 Imperial Hammers last night. Into a Haz Res with a Squad mate, his is all frags, and much mayhem resulted. The cannon build is silly fun (frags even sillier) and watching Pythons & Anacondas evaporate quickly is priceless!

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

@the_rat_run that does sound brilliant! Glad you had fun.

[@kessilrun6754]

You got to try 6x force shell. It's hilarious. Particularly in asteroid belts. You can push ships backwards for a long time - - almost indefinitely and you can also push them in the rocks lol have them blow themselves up. With the convergence points on this ship it's what I've been rolling with since day one. If you use long range your velocity is much faster and so it's a good interrupt as well. They haven't really tried it since I'm low on materials but? I'm sure this would be a pretty toxic build if you synthesize ammo.

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

Yeah, just need to grab some more materials! Thanks.

[@evasuser]

Does the breach damage of cannons apply to NPCs too? Or is it even vaguely measurable and/or verifiable?

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

Erm, do you mean the same trick I am using - breaking shields with Thermal cannons, can the NPCs do it to us?

[@evasuser]

@@CMDR_CWolfxUK no, I wonder whether or not the breach damage of the cannons applies to NPCs. I guess it doesn't and it's limited to human ships only, but what do you think?

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

Ah, I got you. Personally I feel it Does apply to NPCs. If I target a subsystem cannons do seem to cause a lot more damage. I had a little look around and apparently it is even more relevant to Thardoids. www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/s/ZHNNOaUDMn

[@evasuser]

@@CMDR_CWolfxUK ok Cmdr, one more question for U: how many of your 6 cannons had the HYS (high yield shell and sacrificing 35% damage) experimental? Caution: am still learning the game, not critisising or trying to be smart, I wonder what still works/worked/works but nerfed against PvE NPCs. The Elite is complicated and hard.

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

​@evasuser it can be, however, the wisdom is in the asking. 11:52 has the Build. Basically, not enough and I wasted a lot of materials badly engineering with Stripped! Still, this is the first run at it, I plan a new build in a few days, it will be better. I plan a mix of Thermal Cascade, to cripple shields, and Force Shell. Short Range Blaster build.

[@OmegaPaladin144]

How do you get through shields with all these cannons?

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

The Thermal Cascade effect I added with engineering- wrecks shields.

[@supersoapdropper1826]

Tried this the moment i got my hands on the P2, canons can work with any ship with medium and larger hardpoints Also you dont really need any pips in weapons, cannons dont used much from the capacitor at all

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

Agreed, they work well in any ship, have a look at my Krait Cannon build. And yep, you are correct. I think it was just bad habit keeping 2 pips in there! Tha ks for the feedback, fly safe o7

[@The-Man-On-The-Mountain]

All I wanted before Odyssey was more ships, especially more small fighter-focused ships. I've always said that they should release a new one every 6 months but whatever. Finally we've got a new one and I can't play it because I can't afford a PC. This Python MK 2 really looks sexy! It's the looks I've imagined for the original Python. How is it? Is it focused on combat or on any other purpose? Edit. Oh yeah, 6 HP, it's combat focused. By the way, one of the caveats with the cannons, aside from the ammo, it's the projectile's speed. I am not sure for the cannons but I think you could try to engineer them to double the projectile's speed. I don't remember since I haven't played the game for more than a year now. And how does this new ship move? Comparing to other ships, which one would be an aproximation example?

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

It feels as agile as a Vulture when boosting, especially FA Off. Otherwise moves like my Chieftain. I really like it.

[@SuperCosmicChaos]

You use Gimbals I use Chaff!

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

True. There are ways to beat chaff, turning off lock being one of them. Problem I am having at the moment is having to use control pad instead of my HOTAS, so I am really, really bad with fixed weapons!

[@garrydavey5942]

now try it against Correctly engineered ships in the PVP environment,

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

A good plan. I need more aiming practice first!

[@garethde-witt6433]

Am really disappointed with it

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

In what way?