Distribution missions: Difference between revisions

Level 1 and 2 Distribution missions can be run using frigates, although you may need to use cargo modules in the low slots. Cargo size for L1/L2 missions can be up to 450 {{m3}} in size. For level 3 and 4 Distribution missions you will need an Industrial ship as cargo sizes will be in the 4.000–8.000 {{m3}} range. For further information on this read the following section on ship choices for Distribution missions.

As the required capacity can range up to 4 000{{m3}} for level 3 and 8 000{{m3}} for level 4, you will need to move up from a frigate to an [[Industrial]] ship.  

As with lower levels, the goal is to move the cargo as fast as you can. Anything that increases warp speed, increases agility, or decreases inertial modifiers will help speed up your distribution runs. If you're still starting out, then your best bet is to move up to the Fast Industrials.  

While you're going to need to be able to fit up to 8 000{{m3}}, most missions require 4 000|-|5 000{{m3}} which will allow fitting more Inertial Stabilizers for a faster align speed. For the purposes of the chart below we'll assume you need to fit to 5 000{{m3}}, but do bring along enough Expanded Cargoholds to replace Inertial Stabilizers when you do get the odd large load, and Inertial Stabilizers to swap in when 5 000{{m3}} isn't needed.  

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If you've decided to focus on Distribution Missions and get an an optimized ship, then your go-to will be Blockade Runners. These are the fastest cargo haulers in the game, and as an added bonus have the ability to warp cloaked which makes them safer in dangerous places. These are significantly more expensive than regular industrials, but easily outshine even frigates in terms of completion rates due to faster warp initiation and speed, allowing completing several Level 1 and Level 2 missions at once or keeping a frigate pace on Level 3 and Level 4 missions.