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What is the best ship for Elite: Dangerous?
When it comes to Elite: Dangerous, you'll find dozens of suggestions for the best ship in the game. This is because the contested position isn't really held by one ship. They all have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the answer to what the best ship is really lies in whichever ship you like to use the most. Whether it's because of the looks or the way it maneuvers or how much range its jump has, everyone seems to have their own personal favorite.
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[jlzimmerman]

I disagree that the Type 7 is the best ship for trading. The reason is because it can only land on large pads. Thy Python is the best ship for trading. It can defend itself, haul buku cargo when it's A-rated, and lands at medium pads, so it can go to any outpost unlike the Type 7.

And how the Fer-de-Lance was not mentioned as the best pure combat ship is beyond me. Come on, folks.

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