The video reviews the Type 8 medium freighter in Elite Dangerous, highlighting its primary roles in hauling, mining, and exploration, along with impressive cargo capacity and speed. It also discusses the ship’s mining capabilities, exploration potential, and the upcoming availability of two purchase packages, while addressing a current issue with SRV deployment.
The video discusses the Type 8 medium freighter, which is set to be released in Elite Dangerous as part of paid Early Access. The Type 8 follows the Python Mark I, which is becoming free to access concurrently with the anticipated rebalance of both on-foot and ship-based engineering. The presenter shares their experiences with the Type 8, highlighting that while it can technically engage in combat, it is primarily designed for hauling, mining, and exploration, with a focus on speed, maneuverability, and survivability.
The Type 8 boasts impressive cargo capacity, allowing for up to 406 units when shields are sacrificed, or 374 units with a Class 5 shield. The ship achieves significant boost speeds of 479 m/s when shielded and fully laden, and 530 m/s when empty. Its maneuverability is enhanced by dirty drag drives, making it well-suited for medium-sized pads at orbiting or surface outposts. Additionally, the Type 8 features native supercruise overcharge support, improving its performance in this area.
In terms of mining capabilities, the Type 8 is equipped with six hardpoints, making it versatile for various mining tools. The presenter successfully configured the ship for mining, using standard mining lasers, an abrasion blaster, subsurface missile launcher, and seismic charge launcher. With a well-engineered setup, the Type 8 proved to be an effective mining vessel, allowing for efficient extraction of resources while maintaining a decent jump range for further operations.
The video also touches on the exploration potential of the Type 8, which can achieve a jump range of around 50 light-years with the right modifications. While the ship’s size presents some challenges for landing and deploying SRVs, it remains a viable option for explorers, capable of reaching distant sectors in a relatively short number of jumps. The presenter notes a current issue with SRV deployment but assures viewers that the developers are aware of it.
Finally, the Type 8 will be available in two packages: a standard version and a Stellar Edition that includes a pre-built version, ship kit, and paint job. The ship will remain in Early Access for three months before being available for in-game credits. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share their thoughts on the Type 8 and to support the channel through likes, subscriptions, and Patreon.