The Keelback [Elite Dangerous] | The Pilot Reviews

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  • Review of The Keelback from Elite Dangerous. The armored, ship launching, core mining, courier of Elite Dangerous. The Keelback is a surprising treat for new Commanders and Veterans. The Pilot Reviews The Keelback . #EliteDangerous #ThePilot #Keelback
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  • @ericfisher1360
    @ericfisher1360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    Its hardly ugly.
    I love the look of this ship's like this. They look more "real". Industrial looking.

    • @NightBeWheat
      @NightBeWheat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree

    • @mrexists5400
      @mrexists5400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      love the sound design for the thrusters, if it was the recorded sound of the saturn rocket that got us to the moon in the first place, i wouldn't be surprised. such a powerful sound

    • @Victor-056
      @Victor-056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Actually, it's kinda cute... Like a Turtle.

    • @ParoxyDM
      @ParoxyDM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Victor-056 I flew a Type-9... briefly. It was slow in every way. Slow to pitch, slow to roll, slow to accelerate... I named it Space Turtle. It's only redeeming quality was the size of it's insane cargo hold.

    • @Victor-056
      @Victor-056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@ParoxyDM Turtles are surprisingly fast swimmers. It's just that on land, they're incredibly slow.
      So if anything, The Keelback's the Space Turtle for it's surprising manuverability and speed, While the Type-9's a Space _Tortoise_ for it's lumbering slowness and terrible manuverability.

  • @Pickle-oh
    @Pickle-oh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    "Contrary to what you might think, you don't have to go to the far flung reaches of some uninhabited system to go hunting for diamonds or opals. Sometimes they're right around the corner. "
    *checks the system he's in in the bottom left corner*
    "Colonia"
    Yeah, okay mate

    • @christopherrussell3839
      @christopherrussell3839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I did my Diamond and Opal hunting in Guathiti that's literally two or three jumps from one of the Imperial Capital System of Kamadeenu.

    • @dadquality
      @dadquality 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really around the corner huh "colon" -ia

    • @paavobergmann4920
      @paavobergmann4920 ปีที่แล้ว

      I by accident stumbled over a huge source of low temperature diamonds close to the centre of the bubble. Just saying.

    • @chasedean4032
      @chasedean4032 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lhs 3447 planet 2b

  • @ethandowdy2892
    @ethandowdy2892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    "'I'd argue that skipping the type 6 and coming to this ship after the cobra....."
    Dude that is LITERALLY the exact thing that I did.

    • @diamondflaw
      @diamondflaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      And I'm on the other side of that as a newbie... I'm in a Cobra and eyeing the Keelback for my next ship to buy.

    • @ethandowdy2892
      @ethandowdy2892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@diamondflaw Do buy it!
      It served me really well...

    • @joelhasson6268
      @joelhasson6268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I went from the cobra strait to the aspX after 1 void opal mining run

    • @prinzeszelda3650
      @prinzeszelda3650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went Sidewinder>hauler>t6>t7>t9

    • @ragegamer9973
      @ragegamer9973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to

  • @ConfusedRaccoon
    @ConfusedRaccoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Yes. I wish the flappy engines could do vertical thrust too. Coming in on a High g world all laid back and flat because you have two gert thrusters keeping you up. Coor yes.

    • @ThePilot_
      @ThePilot_  5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Right? It couldn't have been a lot more engineering to get a full turn VTOL. Wish they had gone all the way with it.

  • @T34RG45
    @T34RG45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    I came
    The Keelback was my first choice as an analogue to the Millennium Faclon

    • @Reddotzebra
      @Reddotzebra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I named mine the Lucky Seven and I still have it to this day, it was the first ship I had that could mount a fighter bay.

    • @VTX00128
      @VTX00128 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol you too but yah it true it fits.

    • @Tottleminerftw
      @Tottleminerftw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think it's more like the ghost due to that fighter hanger

    • @Monody512
      @Monody512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      More like Serenity, with those swiveling drive pods.
      The Krait Phantom is a much better YT-1300 analogue. (Split nose, strip of rear thrusters, preferred by smugglers…)

    • @Quicksilver_Cookie
      @Quicksilver_Cookie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Monody512 While Phantom is certainly closest in terms of visual features, and has a sexy name...it's a little bit too big I think. I always though Cobra Mk III was the Millennium Falcon of ED.

  • @timesthree5757
    @timesthree5757 5 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    The Keelback was my first real ship. I still have it since I bought it 2 yrs ago. She is my baby.

    • @konghammer6061
      @konghammer6061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hear ya. Saved up for one, took ages, but then the money started flowing and it was epic. Now I've decided to try my hand at passenger runs, gonna give the dolphin a shot.

    • @timesthree5757
      @timesthree5757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @TurkeyKing I converted mine into a mining ship
      Cat-550

    • @neowilliams
      @neowilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Keelback remains my go to for Light Trading missions

    • @colemanwalsh7477
      @colemanwalsh7477 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine was the diamondback E but damn that was pretty long ago hehe I have one

    • @ScoutSarge
      @ScoutSarge ปีที่แล้ว

      I love mine.

  • @benrussell-gough1201
    @benrussell-gough1201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    That seems to be Lakon's motto, doesn't it: "Our ships are as ugly as sin but they do their job basically better than any of the pretty boys and they can be FUN!"

    • @MrMikado282
      @MrMikado282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      True, except for the Type-8

    • @benrussell-gough1201
      @benrussell-gough1201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@MrMikado282 No-one discusses that embarrassment. *No-one* !

    • @Core395
      @Core395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Excuse me, Lakons Ships, ugly? The Asp Explorer is a treat ( especialy in this white tone ) and the keelback almost looks even better with its rotating thrusters...

    • @Joopyter724
      @Joopyter724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Core395 yeah I love the realistic industrial look

    • @Sammie1053
      @Sammie1053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Joopyter724 Now that I think about it, why are all the other ships so streamlined? It's space. Aerodynamics mean nothing.
      Also, yes the "Type-[number]" ships tend to be bricks with thrusters bolted on, but the Alliance ships are *handsome*

  • @ThePingedOne
    @ThePingedOne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    These videos are ridiculously good and it's honestly surprising that you don't have more subscribers. Keep up the great work! o7
    (Imp Cutter pls)

    • @x...CrankyOldMan...x
      @x...CrankyOldMan...x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Only so many people play or know about ED...

    • @ThePingedOne
      @ThePingedOne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      X CrankyOldMan then we must spread our religion far and wide.

    • @Lensith
      @Lensith 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      First thing in my mind..

    • @DCV-gt9hu
      @DCV-gt9hu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      These videos make you feel!

    • @harznerradio
      @harznerradio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, commander!

  • @greenthunder1000
    @greenthunder1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    “You don’t have to go to the far flung reaches of a system to find diamonds” mines diamonds in colonia.

  • @Nemisis370
    @Nemisis370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Omg, I'm in love with your videos!
    The quality, the voiceover, the EVERYTHING
    Simply amazing.
    I didn't even know the Keelback was anywhere near being that useful. Always thought it was this weird thing nobody needs. Thanks for education me on my ignorance.
    You probably already know what ship you're going to do next but if you need a suggestion:
    The AspX,
    such an iconic ship.
    Probably everyone had one in their carrier! (Especially in the earlier days of elite)

    • @ENCHANTMEN_
      @ENCHANTMEN_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      good ol ass exploder

  • @kubel83
    @kubel83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This was actually one of my favorite ships for a long time. I love the design of the engines. Great review for a great little ship.

  • @olegchernyak1741
    @olegchernyak1741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Although I skipped this ship and went straight for the Python I now consider trying it.

  • @FeralKobold
    @FeralKobold ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The keelback was my first big ship purchase :) It's my space truck. I throw on my VR headset, let my boyfriend know it's gonna be a bit before he sees me again, and then I crack open a beer and go blast some rocks while listening to music. When I've made enough money from my rocks to pay for some gas and supplies I point my space truck in a direction and hit go, looking for the next pretty location to blow up rocks in, no matter how far away it is. On my way I also look for good planets, because it's my first ship with a fighter bay and when I get bored of blasting rocks I like to scout out planets for some more adrenaline pumping canyon runs with FA off going as fast as I can. I love my keelback. It's ugly and crude but she's mine

  • @edt1201
    @edt1201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As a member of the Fatherhood and a fan of your channel, you picked the correct ship to cover this week. Excellent work, sir!

    • @capkom7
      @capkom7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      o7 cmdr

  • @Hal-el7cy
    @Hal-el7cy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have used the keelback from mining to bounty hunting. I actually gathered more cash bounty hunting with this ship. The fighter bay made it too easy.

    • @austinm5630
      @austinm5630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ^ This. It's still a great miner and decent trader, but it's much better at bounty hunting than it has any reason to be, especially early in the game. I'd argue it's the first ship a new commander could safely spend over an hour in a HighRes or HasRes with. Throw a 1A collector limpet in and set your turrets to fire at will and just start killing in the SLF. The Keelback will happily follow along, collecting manufactured materials and providing extra fire support.
      Plus, if you lose your SLF, you're in a sturdy enough ship to escape, and if you lose the Keelback, it won't break the bank. All-in-all an excellent Baby's First Bounty Hunter.

  • @georgebowyer5170
    @georgebowyer5170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Great video as always, and perfect timing aswell for #keelbackawarenessweek

  • @SUPERDUCK145
    @SUPERDUCK145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Step 1; Open video.
    Step 2; Bring your finger down upon the like button with the might of the moon crashing into the earth (just don’t take 3 days to do it).
    Step 3; watch and love this art in all it’s glory.
    Finally, damn you are blowing up now 2.6k! Keep it up :D

  • @tommyleisy863
    @tommyleisy863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Though I don't actually own one of these ships, this video has one of the best opening scenes with almost emotional music. I grew up a "band nerd" so, I can appreciate the brassy instrumentation.

  • @PayrollTips
    @PayrollTips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's not often I tick notifications on a channel, but your videos are breathtaking!

  • @LandoCalrissiano
    @LandoCalrissiano 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your videos are very well made. You deserve a far bigger sub count than what you have right now.

  • @IIIJG52
    @IIIJG52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was bounty hunting in my Fer-De-lance... and was tired with how much time i spend for the money i got more or less.
    So. I biought myself a keelback, traded a bit, then went core mining. And woops i got myself the money for a python in a day. Took that out for 2 days, now i own an anaconda.

  • @cbrew5082
    @cbrew5082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your music is always spot on

  • @mikee9464
    @mikee9464 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude thank you so much. These videos and the way you stay in the "lore" is so good. Im addicted.

  • @ericredmond5008
    @ericredmond5008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your ship reviews are well done! They lean toward pointing out the positive features for each ship, but not afraid to acknowledge deficiencies. Your reviews make me want to buy each ship. With the exception of the Asp Scout... ;) Great work. Keep it up!

  • @allroundthefields1096
    @allroundthefields1096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ahh the Keelback. ❤️😍 the Millennium Falcon of the Elite world.
    Another great video 👍👍👍

    • @Quicksilver_Cookie
      @Quicksilver_Cookie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be Millennium Falcon of Elite if it wasn't Cobra Mk.III. Krait comes second. Only then Keelback :)

  • @SteveWhipp
    @SteveWhipp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent. I really like the calm, objective review. Kind of reminds me of this of Ahoy, the game weapon guy, in style. I've watched all your reviews now, really good work, sir.

  • @mattrobinson2791
    @mattrobinson2791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as always, I love your narration style - keep up the great work. I love the Keelback too and use it as a deep core miner and used to use it with the fighter for surface skimmer missions until they got nerfed.

  • @commissarciaphascain7256
    @commissarciaphascain7256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First ship I bought after my sidewinder, Still my go to mining ship even now. Plus that boost noise makes me think of the mass effect reapers

  • @Reddotzebra
    @Reddotzebra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I actually pulled my Keelback out of mothballs earlier this week, it is such a nice ship to fly. I just disagree with you on it being ugly.
    Lakon has gone with their utilitarian ship design for all of their cargo ships and I personally find it quite pleasing, in a rugged and dependable kind of way.
    Then again I actually enjoy the T-10 as a heavy combat bulk miner so I might be biased.

  • @zayl07
    @zayl07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Really enjoyable Video as always, CMDR! o7
    I hope to see a video about the Krait Mk.2 in the near future~
    *fingers crossed*

    • @zachtheblake
      @zachtheblake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's not a dedicated video, but he talks about the Krait in the Python video a bit

    • @squirrely_wrath
      @squirrely_wrath 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      if he keeps suiciding to cut on traveling costs this may take a little longer

  • @XShaneX19
    @XShaneX19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish they would use those wiggly arm thrusters on more ships. It's so fun to wiggle them around!

  • @greendango3375
    @greendango3375 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keelback laid my foundations in this game :D Great videos! idk why i cant stop watching your videos esp the one for Keelback, Corvette and type 10 :D

  • @Torrigwynt101
    @Torrigwynt101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, I like the way you tell a story of the ship you're reviewing and not just quote facts and figures.
    The keelie is my ship of choice for almost everything, notwithstanding that is quite bad at everything. It just clicks with me and that to me is more important than being the best at something.

  • @KevinJones-xh5yk
    @KevinJones-xh5yk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great review. The class and style of your expression. The articulation. You describe these ships in ways others could only dream. I actually always recommend the keelback. To new players

  • @jackleary6246
    @jackleary6246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You deserve so many more subs for your content! You can feel the love for this game in your voice as well as how much it shows with the quality of these videos. Keep it up!

  • @SynchronizorVideos
    @SynchronizorVideos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First ship I bought after my Sidewinder. I'm enjoying the space trucker life, and the tougher hide and extra teeth really help out with pirates. When running real high-value cargo, the fighter bay is a major benefit, and worth the trade-off in raw haulage. That said, my pilot's having a bit of a tough time ranking herself up because this ship with some basic upgrades is surprisingly adept at avoiding interdiction. I've started willingly letting us drop out of supercruise when I know it's a gimme like just one dude in an Eagle, and we're not on the clock. Folks gripe about limited power, but it's not difficult to work around if you take the time to set up some half-decent power management.
    And that's not even getting into all the other roles this ship can fill. The Keelback really deserves more love than it gets.

  • @thefearhawk8805
    @thefearhawk8805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The narration always reminds me of Top Gear.

    • @Superhaza2001
      @Superhaza2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DarthWall275 I’m pretty sure everyone means old top gear when they say top gear

    • @thefearhawk8805
      @thefearhawk8805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course I mean "old" top gear.

  • @paulm.7967
    @paulm.7967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been getting back into Elite now that I have a Reverb G2 and a machine to run it + a HOTAS setup. I've spent the majority of my time in the Diamondback Explorer for bounty hunting / assassination contracts, and the Keelback for mining.
    I love the Keelback. In VR, the canopy in which you sit is incredible. I only just learned about core mining and walking around the cockpit and watching the ice shatter with the massive view has been an exceptional experience.
    Then there's the boost sound. Best in the game, no doubt.
    I love my keelback. I didn't expect that at all. But I do.

  • @GoEvenHarder
    @GoEvenHarder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Finally! I legit search on your channel for it yesterday!! Finally my baby is here.

  • @Chaoticmass
    @Chaoticmass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Keelback is beautiful! Still my favorite ship even though I mostly fly my Anaconda these days.

  • @gergelyfruttus5058
    @gergelyfruttus5058 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For me, this ship is a true legend. After doing some random shit in a Sidewindy, I picked up a Viper III for bounty hunting. Then realised I didnt really enjoy combat, but I already made a decent 3.5mil with bountys. I wanted something relaxing, and I found out about core mining. I did some checking around, and bought the Keelback. In just 2weeks, I was sitting in a Krait MK II, outfitted with 160 cargo space, good shields, and enough weapons to defend myself. The Keelback is a ship that I am not forgetting anymore.

  • @medicmaniac2290
    @medicmaniac2290 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved my Keeback.
    I went Sidewinder to Cobra to Keelback. Out of the ships available for the price range, the Keelback was the best choice for me and I never regretted my decision. It's an excellent ship which got me my Asp Explorer and was fun to boot.

  • @samfelic1920
    @samfelic1920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic.... Another out the Parker... Great Job... Keep em coming...👍👍👍

  • @micometer
    @micometer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goddamn... your videos are criminally under-viewed! Your voice alone is enough to make me started watching more of this series. Good job and keep up the good work!

  • @Miathestupid
    @Miathestupid 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, so this video did make me get the keelback, which then led to the python, then the anaconda, then the type 9... and now I'm 173 jumps left to Colonia in my 50ly jump range krait... Thank you for leading down a path that not only cured my horrendously low attention time, but made me truly enjoy this game... Even if I'm many many years late to the party.

  • @davidcoggins6012
    @davidcoggins6012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another of 'those' ships that you buy early, and just keep! Brilliant review, thanks.

  • @mineralin641
    @mineralin641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm new to ED, and got my Keelback today, i laughed pretty hard at this, cuz i actually learned the hard way how far away from an asteroid detonation you have to be.
    from a new pilot: 10/10, this thing is slow to accelerate, and god help you if you want to stop it. but the hardpoints and the optional internals are so SO worth it. mining has just become my favorite thing to do.
    i run all 4 mining tools because i find all mining types fun to do, but i make the dough by gettin cores, but having a 4b refinery with 9 bins, makes for a fun scavenger hunt for random ore i've never even heard off.
    this video made me wanna kit it for combat, i'm gonna try that tomorrow, the stars await. i am absolutely hooked, both on ED, and the Keelback for that matter.

  • @SaruwatariMasahiro
    @SaruwatariMasahiro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The keelback is that mcguiver ship that needs to be in any space game. For opal mining,,I upgraded to an asp explorer after my cobra, because everyone said to get it and then a python.
    I really wanted the keelback though, but you know, min maxing got the better of me.
    But after my python I made a panite mining type 9, called it Space Moomoo. I love my type-9 so much, I am always excited when I run out of money so I can go back to it and do painite or ltd3 mining. My image of it is a laid back somewhat greasy space truck/miner pilot listening to cowboy music. I just wish I could paint it like a cow and give it horns like those hood ornaments old cars had.

    • @thespectator1243
      @thespectator1243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There actually was a Cow-style paintjob available for the Type 9 at one point.
      The way to get it was a bit... impossible, however:
      There was a charity-event going on, and you could donate some money.
      You could also ask for a specific item that you wanted - the Type-9 Cow-Paintjob was just one of many choices.
      However, you did not get what you asked for after donating.
      Instead, Frontier drew lots and if you were drawn, you got what you asked for.
      So your chance of getting that paintjob was actually rather slim.
      That is what I remember of that charity event.
      I might miss-remember details, so if I do, someone correct me please.
      To this point, I never saw a Type 9 with the Cow-Paintjob.
      I still to this point would pay money (including some money for charity) if i could be sure to get that paintjob.
      I have no idea why Frontier maee things so overly complicated.
      But then again, maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.

    • @SaruwatariMasahiro
      @SaruwatariMasahiro 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Spectator just frontier being frontier. But for all their faults, they made a game I find haven in this day and age of money for shareholders centric rather than player centric games. The fact that the game is barebones actually gave birth to this amazing player driven community/play style development. I literally regained hope in gaming when I learned about fuel rats as a story which also got me interested in elite in the first place.

  • @torquaymouse2236
    @torquaymouse2236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That worked out well, on your last video I left a message requesting you to do the Keelback and what do you know the very next video is a Keelback, great minds think alike. I love this ship for all the reasons you described and because its beautiful, not ugly. Great video as usual, keep um coming.

  • @mattsptcruiser
    @mattsptcruiser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got the type 6, and I like it; but I always feel like its missing something...Then I saw the Keelback, and I'm like it gets a what?! And then I'm like ah that makes sense.

  • @Wolfwarrior-xs9fh
    @Wolfwarrior-xs9fh ปีที่แล้ว

    The Keelback is the ship I'm using to go to the Python for trading, it hasn't failed me yet. Even survived a head-on collision with a Starport's frame.

  • @BandwidthMusic
    @BandwidthMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The answer is: yes. Yes, this ship is wonderful.

  • @Elong_Musket
    @Elong_Musket 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got into ED a few days ago and stumbled upon your channel trying to find more info on the ships and man you make every ship sound like something everyone should buy atleast so far, definitely thinking about picking this guy up on my way to make enough money for a krait. And yes your reviews on both of them are the reason behind that. So glad I gave this game a chance.

  • @jaykay5838
    @jaykay5838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hold mine dear. moved on to python for mining , so the keel is now my fun machine. Fighter/twin size 2 multi cannons/twin 1b seeker missile launchers, mixed 5C bi-weave shield ,4d/3d hull modules, 2d module reinforce, 1a fuel scoop, 21 ly jump. Traveling around shooting what i can and grabbing material for engineering. Signed crewman as a mostly harmless, worked him up to master. He takes little payout , but I keep him entertained.

  • @madcyberkiter
    @madcyberkiter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my first ship, a good wee work horse!

  • @Fransens
    @Fransens 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the gods is that a gorgeous shot at 0:31.

  • @jeremiahjames3531
    @jeremiahjames3531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my 3rd ship, just got it last night. All ive done so far is run 2 items 4 jumps for 300k. Realized when i got there it had no auto land chip installed. That was a fun time landing manualy for the first time and in medium ship to make it more fun

  • @VeryCEMEH
    @VeryCEMEH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keelback got me my first 100mil, tought me to fly more accuratly, land myself properly. This is my TRUE first spaceship

  • @gabry96colo
    @gabry96colo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    outstanding versatility, dirt cheap. the perfect ship to store in jaques station when you're tired of exploring with your min/maxed vessel

  • @daveyjoneslocker4703
    @daveyjoneslocker4703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldn’t find a type 6 near me so this was my first big boy trading ship and I had a great time with it.

  • @roqeyt3566
    @roqeyt3566 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah the keelback
    I remember selling all my smaller ships, dbx and only keeping the type 6
    I outfitted it for multicrew so I could play with my mate when he had just gotten the game
    It honestly feels like home to me, flying a keelback. You got everything you need in your litte space camper, flying off into the dark, ready for everything the universe can throw at you.

  • @KirstenBayes
    @KirstenBayes 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Keelback was my go-to mission ship for about a year. Loved it. I now have a Crusader and a Krait II doing the same job, but this was the first in that line for me.

  • @garethcourts3958
    @garethcourts3958 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Keelback was the first ship that I flew just because I liked it. It clicked with me even though I knew there were ships within my budget with a better reputation for each job I wanted to do. This was, of course, way before deep core mining was a thing. I used it for all sorts of missions around the bubble. I've since sold it, but I still fondly remember my days of learning the ropes in that ship. Great times!

  • @hobomisanthropus2414
    @hobomisanthropus2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also the cheapest ship you can reasonably max out Combat Rank in. Put some AX Turreted Multis, and AX Taipan (Or if you unlocked it, the XG Lance) and skoot out to some Scout fights. You'll be having Dinner with Lori after a day or two if you really stick your nose on the grindwheel.
    It is immensely fun to do this in Multicrew btw. There's something special about playing in a ship that has a real chance of blowing up, instead of just dropping out there in an Invincible Cutter, or whatever.

  • @mpeppelman
    @mpeppelman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love everything about your videos. Your voice, your perspective, your narative structure. absolutely sublime.
    Any chance that the gunship is in the cards soon?

    • @ThePilot_
      @ThePilot_  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The whole list eventually. But I'll get to the Fed ships, sooner or later. :-)

  • @Maurilustrador
    @Maurilustrador 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finished this playlist faster than a Netflix series!
    Man I loved all your videos, I hope ED keeps making more ships so you can make more of this beautiful videos.
    You could in the meantime make a video dedicated to every way of making money in the game, like a video for mining, another for bounty hunting. In your same style of course!
    Then you could do some lore videos, etc.

  • @madrax5733
    @madrax5733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Keelback is a very mis-understood ship and I'm really glad you get it :)
    Keep up the great vids my man o7

  • @ssjsjb
    @ssjsjb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see some love for the Keelback many hours of black box salvaging at Sothis and Ceos. Almost used it for DW2 on my alt account until I got Krait Phantom.

  • @Zanithos
    @Zanithos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Keelback was my second real ship, and the first thing I recommend to any new players. Being able to mine half a mil worth of ore in thirty minutes to an hour is invaluable.
    Keep up the good work man! Looking forwards to the next one!

  • @respiii
    @respiii 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Videos brought me Back to Elite. To experience the different ships again.
    I flown the Keelback back when I had around 10 million in my bank account and used ist for Rank missions. Maybe I should go back and try the new mining stuff.

    • @DblDg1252
      @DblDg1252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      absolutely do that. i first tried the new mining in a T9 and getting that space cow to do anything is a chore

  • @robdead4550
    @robdead4550 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Max Respect for your Keelback review. I made 500 Mill in this ship. I fought in REZ sites, Combat Zones, unlocked almost all the engineers and taught myself the basics of FA off in this little beauty.
    It's the working mans Millennium Falcon.

  • @vGnome
    @vGnome 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such quality much excellence. You sold me on this ship man.

  • @RageTH22
    @RageTH22 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The keelback was the second ship I ever bought. Worked hard in my eagle to save up enough for this. That fighter the keelback can hold has saved my ass a few times. Remember one time fighting an asp explorer trying to steal my stuff. It was a rough fight, I was taking almost double the damage i was giving. I was down to maybe 30% hull when system authorities finally arrived and helped me finish the guy off.
    Good thing the ship can rebuild the fighter six times. I think he got my fighter once or twice.

  • @MarkGill42
    @MarkGill42 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video again, thanks for putting it together, and it's a joy to hear some love for one of my favourite ships! It's a mini-Anaconda to my eye - you can do anything in it, and its quirkiness and unfashionable nature only adds to its charm (and those big quad-engine nozzles on the back look epic). It always seems to be one optional slot short for core mining, so I'm presuming the fuel scoop is the module I should leave out? Again thanks for another great vid.

  • @ericdempsey6097
    @ericdempsey6097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for paint the respect needed to this fine vessel. Support vessel is right !! Best in its class. Peace all...til Thatgoids show. And Subscribed.

    • @ThePilot_
      @ThePilot_  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, for the kind words.

  • @darkninjacorporation
    @darkninjacorporation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went for a tanky gunship sort of build, and while running a little cargo mission I had to run to the bathroom. When I came back an AI pirate had interdicted me and hadn’t even got a quarter through my armor. The Keelback will treat you right, especially for its price.

  • @DjurrenArt
    @DjurrenArt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost every ship is like the Millennium Falcon. Not the prettiest or any instant perks, but man when you treat it right, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

  • @imnotgivingmynametoamachine683
    @imnotgivingmynametoamachine683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was my first ship after the cobra! You've convinced me to go back and configure it for some specific role, maybe core mining. I've got a python and a type 9 and a chieftain etc so I don't NEED it for anything, but I like the idea of having all my ships have a purpose even if I have better general purpose ships that I could reconfigure, the idea of having my whole fleet ready to go for something at a moments notice is sweet.

  • @slightlygray9726
    @slightlygray9726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Keelback was the ship that got me to 60 million credits before I upgraded my Asp Explorer. I will always remember you Keelback.

  • @neowilliams
    @neowilliams 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Other than the type 10, the keelback is my favorite ship. It was my first ship after the Cobra. I made my first 100 million in a keelback, doing salvage and cargo

  • @badblackdaddy
    @badblackdaddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I love your videos...period. I wish there was an infinite number of ships to watch your videos.

    • @ThePilot_
      @ThePilot_  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish there were more for me to make. :-)

  • @sigurdrr1015
    @sigurdrr1015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to rewatch the video on my good old rust bucket. This thing was my first deep core miner

  • @ParoxyDM
    @ParoxyDM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently started playing ED and also followed the path of Cobra then Keelback. Something about this ship really connected with me, it was definitely my first love. I never got that feeling again until I got to the Python which is my "mini-Corvette" until I can grind out the Fed ranks and credits I need.

  • @AmosTheTalented
    @AmosTheTalented 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started playing Elite Dangerous, and this is my favorite ship I’ve been in. Adding little tweaks here and there just for a more balanced percentage is absolute joy.
    She’s the first ship I decided to name. Also, she’s the first ship I won’t trade in for another.

  • @jexiagalleta4712
    @jexiagalleta4712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, never been this early...
    Maybe a look at the Eagle Mk. II? Or Viper Mk. IV?

  • @SrMissileMonkey
    @SrMissileMonkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This ship is merely the hard worker much like the Sidewinder and Cobra are, as well as its other Lacon brethren. It's a workhorse through and through.

  • @hermaeusmora345
    @hermaeusmora345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing Work CMDR o7
    More Basking Perhaps?
    Clipper and Cutter? Pretty Please.

  • @mikereyes2488
    @mikereyes2488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah my 1st expensive ship! mind you I just got this game few months ago, I had the adder and exchanged it for this, been using it since lol currently have this as my cargo "space truck" but with some defense thrown on there 😉 excellent content 👍

  • @pokeyrusher
    @pokeyrusher 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another beautiful and well put together video. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @julbot1
    @julbot1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff man. Hoping for a video on the Hauler. It was my first step in being a Trader. It's basically a space U-haul truck. It hits like a wet noodle with one small hardpoint, but I like it and still have it in storage even though I've moved up to the Type 6.

  • @TroyBrophy
    @TroyBrophy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep. Most of my time has been spent in a Keelback, and as others mention, I imagine it as the Millennium Falcon. I've never mined in it. I've never fought in it, but I've made tons of credits transporting with it.

  • @eughenes95
    @eughenes95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video man, i really enjoy your reviews :)
    Vulture review when? ;)

    • @ThePilot_
      @ThePilot_  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soon. Ish. I swear.

  • @TheKarmaOne
    @TheKarmaOne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went from a cobra mk3 to the keelback. I really like the SLF when I'm deep core mining. You will buy yourself out of this ship probably on your 1st run but I'm keeping this workhorse, love it!

  • @geminiangels5653
    @geminiangels5653 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never stopped loving my keelback. I love going to res zones and deploy the fight and just sit and watch as it makes me money

  • @simonhoney2050
    @simonhoney2050 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny, I always liked how the Keelback looked, but could never find a good reason to have one. Maybe a little mining van is what I need!

  • @JiiiBiii815
    @JiiiBiii815 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had one as a shieldless stealth torpedo boat, with cascade torp. It's a delight to pilote this ship in FA Off, plus as a lakoon ship it's a very good ship for heat management. Once fully modded it can have a decent armor and the fighter will distract most of your prey enough for you to destroy them. I loved that ship so much.

    • @ThePilot_
      @ThePilot_  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That does sound like fun.... :-)

  • @poggychops9406
    @poggychops9406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice - I challenged the accuracy of the review and my comment gets deleted.
    Such a well-balanced and professional reviewer.

  • @nannunbgd
    @nannunbgd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today i buyed Diamond explorer for exploration,and Keelback ship for mining and transport. I use cobra 3 for bounty hunting. And that is all my ships.

  • @camboose3726
    @camboose3726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! I was thinking of this being my next ship after my cobra mk3

  • @Canadian_Ale
    @Canadian_Ale 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have all the ships I could ever want in elite dangerous including a jumpaconda My PVE combat Corvette and my mining Cutter. Yet part of me always still comes back to this ship. I'm not sure what it is but I absolutely love this thing. I have mine engineered to have some of the best jump range possible and I use it for my bubble jumper.