Recommended Progression

Viper Mk. 3

The cheapest really capable combat ship, having enough survivability to survive under fire for long enough to either get the upper hand or flee, and having a decent distributor and good hardpoint placement to boot.

Basic: Coriolis EDSY Cr 3.2M

Full Engi: Coriolis EDSY Cr 2.6M

Last updated: February 2021

Vulture

A huge step-up from the Viper Mk3, being slightly more agile while also having strong shields and two large hardpoints.

Basic: Coriolis EDSY Cr 22.2M

Full Engi: Coriolis EDSY Cr 24.8M

Last updated: February 2021

Chieftain

While this one is primarily a hulltank again, it is still another considerable step up in power, owing to 4 additional hardpoints and a bigger distributor.

Basic: Coriolis EDSY Cr 82.6M

Full Engi: Coriolis EDSY Cr 81.0M

Last updated: February 2021

Krait Mk. 2

This is what many would consider the pinnacle of PvE combat. It gets the distributor and hardpoints to absolutely rule. Only in maneuverability is it not a step up compared to the chieftain before it.

Basic: Coriolis EDSY Cr 166M

Full Engi: Coriolis EDSY Cr 168M

Last updated: February 2021

Anaconda

An insanely good PvE combat ship. It combines the best distributor of the game with great hardpoint placement, and very good (for PvE overkill) survivability. Only the handling is a definite step down from smaller options.

Basic: Coriolis EDSY Cr 397M

Full Engi: Coriolis EDSY Cr 388M

Last updated: February 2021