Well, that IS an important point to consider before stepping out of your suit while sitting in a glass bubble of a cockpit... Noone can ever predict accurately when somehow from somewhere a wild Space Latvian will suddenly pop up. He might have sniffed some dead horses to beat in your closet!
You absolutely nailed it. I’ve been saying this since the phantom was released. There are enough optional internals to fit literally anything you need for long exploration. Fuel scoop Guardian FSD Booster Double SRV bay (because losing one happens) Cargo bay (32 tons) Size 3D repair limpet controller Size 3D collector limpet controller (just in case / or for mat gathering) Fully engineered 2A AFMU Planetary probe scanner Mine hits 64LY and still boosts to over 520m/s (who needs a fighter bay with those speeds?) It’s an asp explorer on steroids. My favourite ship in the game And yes - I still have 2 lightweight beams on board (just in case I need to shoot something) guardian structure? It’s about time someone made a video to show off this beauty. And props for having Scott Manley on the vid. O7 commander.
@Alexander Pallett superiority in jump range only. The Phantom exceeds in literally every other field, the Asp can jump and jump and jump but at the end of the day you’ll have to end up somewhere, in the Phantom you can never end up anywhere, and have an amazing, astonishing time exploring the deep cold black beauty of space
@Alexander Pallett not true. The phantom beats the asp in jump range when completely stripped down. The benefit to the phantom is the speed and extra internal slot that gives you more carry options. I get 72ly on my phantom with 2 srv,s and boosts 520. My equally engineered asp gets 70ly but only boosts 470. Do a little more research, you’ll find the phantom beats out the asp. But the asp is definitely a close second. And you can’t beat the view of the asp.
Man, even after all the ships are done, please continue to make videos, they're just filled with so much heart and always a pleasure to watch! I'm also actually on my way to Colonia/Sag A atm Can't wait to witness that jump in.
I just bought a phantom, first I need to engineer that fsd and unlock that guardian fsd booster I’ve been hearing about. Now if only I could get someone to engineer me a coffee maker, can’t leave the bubble without one.
Id gladly pay with 0,1ly's of range for a decent coffee after not having one in weeks... The most glaring design flaw of this ship. Its an FD tho, so its gotta have one.
Oh man! Scott Manley! I haven’t even started watching and I already know it’s going to be good. I clicked on this as soon as it showed up on my homepage.
Just finished my Sag. A* run in Spooky Snek, my exploration Phantom. I took a slightly different outfitting philosophy, and ended up engineering it fully. I thought to myself, "I know I can make this thing go 70 LY per jump, but will it be fun to fly if I do that?" I decided the answer to that was no. Instead, Spooky Snek jumps 60 LY, and can permaboost at 580 m/s, as well as having pretty beefy impact shields.
Lou Sensei a Sag. A run is a trip to the center of the galaxy, offhand I don’t remember the distance but it’s about 30,000 LY from the bubble. It takes days to get that far. But seeing that distorted starscape and knowing I was so far from truly inhabited space was definitely worth it.
All I have the ability to say is thank you, you have done what so many people have failed to do and that is giving life to the ships in which you speak about. You and you alone have shown us the beauty, the complexity and everything we have wanted to see / hear and know about them. With the way you speak about these ships it gives us pilots a whole new respect for each and every one of them and for that I say thank you.
Thank you...but I got my inspiration from other people who put up videos. Just like I did. And I hope that my videos inspire someone to make their own cool thing. But I do appreciate your extremely kind words.
You've rekindled my love of elite. I was starting to burn out on it, but this episode and the Anaconda one reminded me what's truly important in Elite. "On these hollowed grounds we shall build a powerful engine, massive in technical scope but elegant in design. It shall propel us to the stars and beyond until our boundless curiosity is satisfied"
My phantom has taken me all the way to Beagle Point for DW2. The while time, I've never gotten tired of the ship. It's the perfect exploration ship. Less jump range than the Conda, yes, but twice as maneuverable in supercruise. The front of the ship hanging over the cockpit, constantly reminding you what you're flying.
Me too. Went to Beagle and back. Never liked the Conda for exploration... Never liked any large ship btw. My ASP is gathering dust now... The Phantom is my explorer, period
@@Tonatsi " *The intent was to create a better scouting craft for military engagements* ; a fast transport and resupply ship that could carry itself in a fight if it had to. Nobody seemed to realise they had created, quite possibly, the greatest exploration ship humanity had ever known. "Imagine _accidentally_ setting the benchmark for all other exploration ships." -The Pilot
I went to Beagle point and back in my trusty Phantom, and while doing so criss crossed the Galaxy a bit looking for nice things. I flew an AspX before that, but the Phantom has that awesome range while it still carries everything I want to take with me. There's no need to compromise with this ship. It's truly outstanding!
My wife walks by and I point out the awesome visuals on the screen, telling her what it is. She says, "Oh, that's really cool, but it looks like an asshole. An asshole made of smoke. I'm sorry, but it does!" So glad I married her.
The Phantom also makes for a respectable core mining ship. Some people, (me included) think the Python is a bit slow for core mining, and don't have the patience to attempt to fill it's hold. With the Phantom, you have a fast, agile ship, which still holds a respectable amount, yet doesn't take too long to fill. Also the cockpit view is great for scanning the ring.
Years down the road I thought you might like to know I'm finding your videos after recently downloading the game on Xbox. I love this game and I love how you showcase the ships and why we should love each one.
Guess I'll add this to the list somewhere after the Corvette. Also I've gotta add the phone call quality to Scott's voice at the start adds a different feel, it's fitting.
Man, this was the video that took me in my Phantom when I was starting my exploration career.. Now after more than 1k first discovered systems I can assure you everything you said is absolutely true.
When I heard that voice I didn't realize who it was until he started talking and I went "wait a minute I remember him from his Kerbal days, thats Scott"
As I said in the In-game chat, this video, is what made me go for my Out-of-bubble Long-Range Exploration Phantom, The Baal Shamin. I keep heading for Colonia on the Highway, but end up taking in the sights everywhere else. This is indeed that good a ship!
I am not a gamer, I just like your breakdown of the ships. I like star ships! I have watched all of you ship breakdowns and wish there was more. More, please!
This could honestly work as an advertisement for Elite Dangerous just on its own. Just play this at a movie theater as a preview and take out any references to it being a "game," and then at the end flash up the Elite logo. I think that would blow some minds.
I know this is a bit of an old video but i got to say i keep coming back to this video because when you bring on Scott (6:01) with the visuals and how you make it sound like he is on a rougher sounding phone call it has got to be my favorite piece of filmmaking I've seen on this platform. WELL DONE
A funny thing. I just started Elite dangerous about a week ago and thanks to the wonderful videos from the community I was able to quickly make some good money in this game from exploration and mining. Your videos have been a wonderful sales pitch for deciding which ship should I buy and honestly I would’ve never known about some of the great ships I’ve flown around in. So thanks these videos have been a joy to watch.
Love my phantom. Jumps 70lys. Has a repair limpit, 2 afm, srv, small cargo for my limpits (craft on demand) and all the exploration tools. Fantastic ship!
Went to Beagle Point in my Phantom. Had no problems what so ever. With the extra slot I fitted 2 auto-repair modules and a research limpit. Awesome ship. One of my favorites.
Used the Phantom for my Papa Palin Trip. Did half of the trip with the DBX of my pal who nearly had a breakdown after reaching 5k. That was a difference like night and day. The Phantom took me out and back to the bubble in little more time than it took him to get one way. And I just kept going for 2k more because I saw some interesting nebulae. The phantom was also the ship that got me my name on the starmap. I love that thing to bits.
The comment about this being like Top Gear or should I say Grand Tour is quite accurate, a brilliant take on a review. Taking about must do's, I genuinely believe everyone should visit Beagle Point at least once, you really do get a sense of achievement.
The Krait Phantom's also great at just popping around the Bubble. Even with a load, it's still got great jump range, meaning you can get to wherever you want to go with fewer jumps, and the better supercruise maneuverability and ability to land at medium pads beats the Anaconda at that role. One thing I've found it particularly suited for is HSS hunting for engineering materials, as it can quickly jump to relevant systems, fly to the HSSs of choice, deploy collector limpets, and efficiently loop around after the Frontier Flop (quitting and reloading) to use the same HSS multiple times.
Thanks to you I bought the Phantom and I absolutly love it. It took me out of the bubble for the first time and that without a guardian fsd booster. I adore this one
The AspX can't really afford both two AFMUs AND the repair limpet. The Phantom has the space for that AND the guardian FSD booster, making it able to jump almost as far as the DBX with its biggest FSD booster (class 3, the two class 4s need the SRV hanger and a class 4 fuel scoop). If you don't have guardian FSD boosters, then it's still able to jump a LITTLE further than the AspX and has repair limpets AND two free slots, it just jumps about 3LY shorter than the DBX whilst filling the fuel tank nearly twice as fast.
I own both and still prefer AspX because of better visibility from the cockpit. Yes, Phantom has more internal space but you don't need that much space in exploration ship, just a Fuel Scoop, Guardian FSD booster, small shiedl and a small planetary hangar. I also carry one AFMU in my ASP which I never had to use in my long travels. Never bothered with hull repair limpets. I don't carry heatsinks either.
@@tenshin111 Well without the limpets you free up two slots (the limpet AND one cargo rack), and as long as you repair before it breaks, you don't need a repair limpet anyway. But the Phantom DOES have a good bit more flexibility in it for adding things. AspX, like the DBX, can only fit a class 3 FSD booster unless it either drops the SRVs to one or drops the fuel scoop to a class 3, neither of which you want in a long range explorer. No such limit on the Phantom, a feature that was a huge reason to get the Anaconda, even though you only ACTUALLY needed one more slot, so that ship was really rather TOO big and unwieldy. The phantom fills a gap definitely there.
The AspX's chief advantage was the price point. It was the best value for your money when money was hard to come by. Now the void opal rush has made everyone crazy rich, the AspX has gotten a little obsolete.
You’re really good at this man, you sell these ships with such poetry and statement, then you bring in your buddy and add comic relief, well done dude!
I starting watching this video really confused why he likes the phantom. Now I get it. Also the cinematic and atmosphere in this video gave me chills. An awesome video I'm subbing for this. Keep up the awesome work!!
Just discovered you because it had Scott Manley in the title. Damn, really below 2k subscribers? I do love the quality of your videos (seen a few by now), made me think you had much more experience before I saw the sub count. We need to pump those numbers up, you deserve them! +1 from me!
I literally bought my Phantom because of this video. I'm now halfway through my voyage into the Core and I couldn't be happier. This ship just feels like it was made to be taken through the Deep Void.
I love how the "downsides" of the phantom all boil down to it being mislabeled as a multipurpose ship rather than an explorer only. If it were properly labeled, then there'd be no downside to lower armor or fewer hardpoints. If anything, there'd be comments on it having too many hardpoints
This video came up at the right time.. I've been thinking about exploring, and doing my home work. The ASP explorer was the #1. But i love the Krait mk II. but NOW this is it. What a great video, thx for showing me my new favorite ship.
"Desinged to move through the unknown... No wonder they call it the phantom". Best inspiration elite dangerous phrase about ships, I ever heard. You really have talent for this.
Another fab video, thanks for putting it together. Took a Krait to Beagle Point and Salome's Reach on Distant Worlds 2 with my Xbox commander. The eerie feeling of sitting in the misty dark on the far side of the most distant world in the Elite galaxy was like nothing else I've experienced in the game. I agree with Scott that, wing antenna aside, this doesn't feel much like the 1984 Krait, and it's less photogenic than the Krait Mk II, but what an exploration ship. Thought I'd never replace my Asp in that role, but taking all the modules from the older ship and fitting them on the Phantom, and having almost the same range with plenty of room for more cargo and firepower was a revelation. I hope FDev continue to revamp ships from the original game in a similar way (Boa anyone?). Looking forward to your next installment.
This vid inspired me to finally trade in my ASPX for one of these beauties to head out into the deep black. If I had only known the engine growl was so awesome I would have done it years ago.
This was the only ship that made me want to go all the way to Beagle Point. Funny I started that journey over a year ago and just recently arrived. On my way back now, be back around the bubble in another year. Cheers to an amazing youtuber and all you other explorers.
Krait Phantom... This ship is so good that I have 3. One with 1100Mj, 4 Gatling, D class limpets, for unexpected encounters around the bubble. One docked at Colonia. One I'm still engineering for the Open de-griefing task force.
You really hit it on the head with the remark about how you just want to go out, and let the ship breathe... ...Doubly so with how little one wants to go back once you've gone out in the Krait Phantom. Best of all it's still rather agile, so oh boy, it's a fun one to pilot!
The Phantom is a fantastic ship, I got mine after watching this video and it was the best decision I've made for exploration. Been taking my time engineering it to be as light as possible.
You make the best videos for Ship Reviews! Please do not stop! You should do one on the base Krait Mk2 now! I just bought it but now I think I may need to respect for a Phantom, as I just started playing again and transferred all my credits to my PS4 account and I still have to find the Guardians and unlock their blueprints!
Now that you're done the series I just wanted to say this is still my favorite video, I just keep coming back to it. I get a ridiculous smile every time that record scratches, the whole video feels really nice :)
Just got started in ED with the sole purpose of Exploration. I need something to chill out with after decades of shooters. I have maybe 25hrs in. Saw this series of ships but saw Scott Manley. Then realized why so many people recommend this ship. Great content. Earned you a sub.
Bought the Phantom last night after several nights of LTD farming. Its not a comparison but going from the Adder to the Krait was...shocking. Just the view alone - especially in VR - is phenomenal. I wish the two giant sections that extend out werent there but meh.
o7 Commander , i have to say i did not have the Phantom but after this review i bought 1 , then another 1 then another 1 so now i have 3 Phantoms for exploring , combat , and a bit of haulin` . I have to say , this went under the radar for most of us . thanks for bringing it in focus .
Amen, it's a wonderful ship! Exploration is my main interest and once the Krait Phantom came out, my old Asp Explorer that I had flown for 2 years was retired to mining duties in my Colonia fleet. I outfitted and engineered my Phantom very carefully and despite having some extraneous features, like some undersized weapons, an extra fuel tank and prismatic shields, it still can jump a hair over 63 light years. Only slightly worse supercruise handling and cockpit view than the Asp Explorer and so much superior with everything else. Previously I had barely made to Colonia, but Phantom has taken me to Beagle Point and beyond.
This is the second video of yours I've watched, and I've got to say it's simply a work of art. I came back to Elite recently of my own volition, but if I hadn't these videos certainly would have propelled me. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos. Keep up the excellent work.
Recently bought one of these. I was spending a lot of time in my Mk2, but the Phantom was recommended. It felt like exaggeration - it's a worse Mk2, as you say. But no. 70LY jump range later and everything feels in reach. I've recently had my first discoveries in my Phantom. It's taken me all over the place. I adore this ship, and as I unlock more engineers, it's the ship getting the most love
you, mister - rly understand how to showcase ships. i love your series ! every single video was a pleasure to watch! damn good job. cheers with respect
I did my first Sag A* run in a Type 9 a many few years ago, it took about 3 weeks and was the most painful fun I've had, wish I had something like this back then haha.
So glad I found this series. Had some time off ED have dipped my toe in and heading back out in to the black as soon as I can reacquire a hotas. I tend to struggle articulating the pleasure of the game beyond the meat & potatoes of the trading/mining/exploration etc. loop, but this right here, this is it. Going to working on fed rank for a Sol permit when I'm back in, then get exploring. Great videos dude!
I just came back to the game a couple of weeks ago, specifically to take my Phantom to Colonia and Sagittarius A "STAR". This video got everything 100% right!
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I'd fly it naked but I'm afraid Yamiks would find me.
Aaaaaaannnnddd….. there go my sides.
I legit had to pause the video. Nothing on TH-cam has made me laugh like that in a long time.
Well, that IS an important point to consider before stepping out of your suit while sitting in a glass bubble of a cockpit...
Noone can ever predict accurately when somehow from somewhere a wild Space Latvian will suddenly pop up.
He might have sniffed some dead horses to beat in your closet!
Srsly. Roflmao'ed for 2 min, had to pause. Frickin hilarious.
Every time. This single line gets me every time. Even when I watch this the dozenth time.
"I'd fly naked but then Yamiks would find me". You should be safe enough, Yamiks is Gutamayasexual, I'm not sure he falls for people.
hahahahahah
He really does like to "bask"
Yea I wouldnt be surprised if there are several sexual assault complaints with what he does to their joysticks.
Day 1642: a commander labeled "TheYamiks" has been constantly messaging me in my cutter saying "LET ME BASK IN YOUR GLORY!"
"Gutamayasexual".. Lol
Good one. ;D
He sure does enjoy phallic hulls... ;)
Love this series, it’s like top gear for ships
so would it be called "High Wake" then ?
HAMMOND!
Galactic Research Initiative CLARKSON YOU INFANTILE PILLOCK!!
Top Throttle?
Full Pips lol
2:58
"removing anything you don´t need"
*scrolls past a docking computer*
No weight. And I do need it for camera shots. But yeah, I hear ya.
The Pilot Nope, you need it for “The Blue Danube.” 👌😚🎵🎶🎵🎶
Why is weight an issue, in a weightless environment?
jc bones I you jump further.
jc bones not weight my dude Mass
You absolutely nailed it. I’ve been saying this since the phantom was released.
There are enough optional internals to fit literally anything you need for long exploration.
Fuel scoop
Guardian FSD Booster
Double SRV bay (because losing one happens)
Cargo bay (32 tons)
Size 3D repair limpet controller
Size 3D collector limpet controller (just in case / or for mat gathering)
Fully engineered 2A AFMU
Planetary probe scanner
Mine hits 64LY and still boosts to over 520m/s (who needs a fighter bay with those speeds?)
It’s an asp explorer on steroids.
My favourite ship in the game
And yes - I still have 2 lightweight beams on board (just in case I need to shoot something) guardian structure?
It’s about time someone made a video to show off this beauty. And props for having Scott Manley on the vid.
O7 commander.
@Alexander Pallett let me know too, I bought one today haha
@Alexander Pallett superiority in jump range only. The Phantom exceeds in literally every other field, the Asp can jump and jump and jump but at the end of the day you’ll have to end up somewhere, in the Phantom you can never end up anywhere, and have an amazing, astonishing time exploring the deep cold black beauty of space
@Alexander Pallett not true. The phantom beats the asp in jump range when completely stripped down. The benefit to the phantom is the speed and extra internal slot that gives you more carry options.
I get 72ly on my phantom with 2 srv,s and boosts 520. My equally engineered asp gets 70ly but only boosts 470.
Do a little more research, you’ll find the phantom beats out the asp. But the asp is definitely a close second. And you can’t beat the view of the asp.
It's a shame it lacks a fighter hanger as they're a must imo for any long term exploration to stave off boredom.
Why engineer the AFMU?
Man, even after all the ships are done, please continue to make videos, they're just filled with so much heart and always a pleasure to watch! I'm also actually on my way to Colonia/Sag A atm Can't wait to witness that jump in.
Hope he makes videos about his discoveries like Obsidian used to. I've seen some amazing things out there.
so... hows your journey going?
"It's A*"
When you jump in, is it pretty safe?
@@DerrickDJ Yeah it's safe
They took the coffee maker??????!!
I just bought a phantom, first I need to engineer that fsd and unlock that guardian fsd booster I’ve been hearing about. Now if only I could get someone to engineer me a coffee maker, can’t leave the bubble without one.
Phantom uses enemas instead. You can plug in directly during Hyperspace
Id gladly pay with 0,1ly's of range for a decent coffee after not having one in weeks... The most glaring design flaw of this ship. Its an FD tho, so its gotta have one.
If there's no coffee maker, what's the point in flying it?
...we needed the extra 0.00000001 Ly jump range!
Oh man! Scott Manley! I haven’t even started watching and I already know it’s going to be good. I clicked on this as soon as it showed up on my homepage.
I liked this comment before the video cause I also already know!
I liked the response to the comment, before reading it. Because I already knew it would get silly.
HULLO! Fly Safe!
ok, thats it...you have single handily made me want to buy a Krait Phantom..good job.
@@drefar4140 i sure didnt
You should have wanted one before the video
I love my Phantom. Your quip about Yamiks really made me chuckle. o7
whats ur max jump range.
X CrankyOldMan I get about 62 lys with an fsd booster and repair and surface load out
One of the best Elite Dangerous videos I've ever seen, and that's no exaggeration.
Just finished my Sag. A* run in Spooky Snek, my exploration Phantom. I took a slightly different outfitting philosophy, and ended up engineering it fully. I thought to myself, "I know I can make this thing go 70 LY per jump, but will it be fun to fly if I do that?" I decided the answer to that was no. Instead, Spooky Snek jumps 60 LY, and can permaboost at 580 m/s, as well as having pretty beefy impact shields.
What's a sag a run?
Lou Sensei a Sag. A run is a trip to the center of the galaxy, offhand I don’t remember the distance but it’s about 30,000 LY from the bubble.
It takes days to get that far.
But seeing that distorted starscape and knowing I was so far from truly inhabited space was definitely worth it.
@@elysian9176 Do you get some form of bond to hand in for big money?
@@TranquillShot Even better, you get an experience.
@@SPACE_BOOOOOST Okay, but an experience doesn't pay the bills ;P
All I have the ability to say is thank you, you have done what so many people have failed to do and that is giving life to the ships in which you speak about. You and you alone have shown us the beauty, the complexity and everything we have wanted to see / hear and know about them. With the way you speak about these ships it gives us pilots a whole new respect for each and every one of them and for that I say thank you.
Thank you...but I got my inspiration from other people who put up videos. Just like I did. And I hope that my videos inspire someone to make their own cool thing. But I do appreciate your extremely kind words.
You've rekindled my love of elite. I was starting to burn out on it, but this episode and the Anaconda one reminded me what's truly important in Elite.
"On these hollowed grounds we shall build a powerful engine, massive in technical scope but elegant in design. It shall propel us to the stars and beyond until our boundless curiosity is satisfied"
Well put, sir. And thank you.
My phantom has taken me all the way to Beagle Point for DW2. The while time, I've never gotten tired of the ship. It's the perfect exploration ship. Less jump range than the Conda, yes, but twice as maneuverable in supercruise. The front of the ship hanging over the cockpit, constantly reminding you what you're flying.
Me too. Went to Beagle and back. Never liked the Conda for exploration... Never liked any large ship btw. My ASP is gathering dust now... The Phantom is my explorer, period
I took mine out on the dw2 trip. I was out there forever I had to come back I was going crazy doing only one job for so long
Yamiks will find you anyway, it's like saying Beetlejuice three times.
Yamiksjuice
Yamiksjuice
Yamiksjuice
That feels awkward every time I chant it.
That moment when FD wants to make a multipurpose ship, but accidentally makes an exploration ship instead...
Lakon: First time?
(I'm talking about the DBX, btw)
Pranav Ghantasala the DBX literally has explorer in its name
@@Tonatsi " *The intent was to create a better scouting craft for military engagements* ; a fast transport and resupply ship that could carry itself in a fight if it had to. Nobody seemed to realise they had created, quite possibly, the greatest exploration ship humanity had ever known.
"Imagine _accidentally_ setting the benchmark for all other exploration ships."
-The Pilot
I went to Beagle point and back in my trusty Phantom, and while doing so criss crossed the Galaxy a bit looking for nice things. I flew an AspX before that, but the Phantom has that awesome range while it still carries everything I want to take with me. There's no need to compromise with this ship. It's truly outstanding!
My wife walks by and I point out the awesome visuals on the screen, telling her what it is. She says, "Oh, that's really cool, but it looks like an asshole. An asshole made of smoke. I'm sorry, but it does!"
So glad I married her.
@@willdavis3802 OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH SNAP
The Phantom also makes for a respectable core mining ship. Some people, (me included) think the Python is a bit slow for core mining, and don't have the patience to attempt to fill it's hold. With the Phantom, you have a fast, agile ship, which still holds a respectable amount, yet doesn't take too long to fill. Also the cockpit view is great for scanning the ring.
Years down the road I thought you might like to know I'm finding your videos after recently downloading the game on Xbox. I love this game and I love how you showcase the ships and why we should love each one.
Went out to Colonia, then to Sagittarius A, and then to Beagle Point... But I did it on my Dolphin.
Ur a mad man
@@enzoradford4306 he's a madman? Try jumping to Colonia in a Viper MK IV :p
@@jonzuihgaming7558 Ur a madman
@@jonzuihgaming7558 the worst I'd go in is an orca lol
@@jonzuihgaming7558 like 30ly
God I love this channel. It takes me back to when I first started... and a bit of poetry to break up the monotony... also Yamiks AND Manley!? LEGEND
Guess I'll add this to the list somewhere after the Corvette. Also I've gotta add the phone call quality to Scott's voice at the start adds a different feel, it's fitting.
Man, this was the video that took me in my Phantom when I was starting my exploration career.. Now after more than 1k first discovered systems I can assure you everything you said is absolutely true.
When I heard that voice I didn't realize who it was until he started talking and I went "wait a minute I remember him from his Kerbal days, thats Scott"
Does he no longer play KSP?
@@martinmc0950 I don’t think so, at least not as much as he used to. After Interstellar Quest I think he kinda slowed to a stopping point on KSP
As I said in the In-game chat, this video, is what made me go for my Out-of-bubble Long-Range Exploration Phantom, The Baal Shamin.
I keep heading for Colonia on the Highway, but end up taking in the sights everywhere else. This is indeed that good a ship!
I am not a gamer, I just like your breakdown of the ships. I like star ships! I have watched all of you ship breakdowns and wish there was more. More, please!
get the game you will love it.. :)
This could honestly work as an advertisement for Elite Dangerous just on its own. Just play this at a movie theater as a preview and take out any references to it being a "game," and then at the end flash up the Elite logo. I think that would blow some minds.
I know this is a bit of an old video but i got to say i keep coming back to this video because when you bring on Scott (6:01) with the visuals and how you make it sound like he is on a rougher sounding phone call it has got to be my favorite piece of filmmaking I've seen on this platform. WELL DONE
A funny thing. I just started Elite dangerous about a week ago and thanks to the wonderful videos from the community I was able to quickly make some good money in this game from exploration and mining.
Your videos have been a wonderful sales pitch for deciding which ship should I buy and honestly I would’ve never known about some of the great ships I’ve flown around in.
So thanks these videos have been a joy to watch.
Outclassed by the places it’ll bring you. What a glorious line. Made my day
This, this is the video I use to get people into Elite. Having Scott Manley along in the multicrew position makes this perfect.
Love my phantom.
Jumps 70lys. Has a repair limpit, 2 afm, srv, small cargo for my limpits (craft on demand) and all the exploration tools.
Fantastic ship!
Love the mic-drop moment at the end of the dialogue. Good writing skills with clear, concise presentation.
Holy shit 900? Here since 90. Keep it up
Took my Phantom on the DW2 trip, and it was a supremely comfortable ride. Those 260LY+ jumps didn't hurt!
Went to Beagle Point in my Phantom. Had no problems what so ever. With the extra slot I fitted 2 auto-repair modules and a research limpit. Awesome ship. One of my favorites.
Used the Phantom for my Papa Palin Trip.
Did half of the trip with the DBX of my pal who nearly had a breakdown after reaching 5k.
That was a difference like night and day. The Phantom took me out and back to the bubble in little more time than it took him to get one way. And I just kept going for 2k more because I saw some interesting nebulae.
The phantom was also the ship that got me my name on the starmap. I love that thing to bits.
The comment about this being like Top Gear or should I say Grand Tour is quite accurate, a brilliant take on a review. Taking about must do's, I genuinely believe everyone should visit Beagle Point at least once, you really do get a sense of achievement.
Bought a Krait Phantom because of this review and I'm loving it. Good change of pace from an Asp on my exploration account.
Another excellent production--great job!
I clicked on this because of Manley but man did i stay for your voice work and presentation. Keep up the good work my man, I'll be watching.
This video is the definition of good marketing man. Respect, CMDR o7.
The Krait Phantom's also great at just popping around the Bubble. Even with a load, it's still got great jump range, meaning you can get to wherever you want to go with fewer jumps, and the better supercruise maneuverability and ability to land at medium pads beats the Anaconda at that role. One thing I've found it particularly suited for is HSS hunting for engineering materials, as it can quickly jump to relevant systems, fly to the HSSs of choice, deploy collector limpets, and efficiently loop around after the Frontier Flop (quitting and reloading) to use the same HSS multiple times.
the intro is beautiful, would seriously watch a sightseeing/ship montage to music for hours
great job
Thanks to you I bought the Phantom and I absolutly love it. It took me out of the bubble for the first time and that without a guardian fsd booster. I adore this one
I thought about getting an ASP Explorer, but now I go for the Phantom.
I really like your videos, keep up the good work.
The AspX can't really afford both two AFMUs AND the repair limpet. The Phantom has the space for that AND the guardian FSD booster, making it able to jump almost as far as the DBX with its biggest FSD booster (class 3, the two class 4s need the SRV hanger and a class 4 fuel scoop). If you don't have guardian FSD boosters, then it's still able to jump a LITTLE further than the AspX and has repair limpets AND two free slots, it just jumps about 3LY shorter than the DBX whilst filling the fuel tank nearly twice as fast.
I own both and still prefer AspX because of better visibility from the cockpit. Yes, Phantom has more internal space but you don't need that much space in exploration ship, just a Fuel Scoop, Guardian FSD booster, small shiedl and a small planetary hangar. I also carry one AFMU in my ASP which I never had to use in my long travels. Never bothered with hull repair limpets. I don't carry heatsinks either.
@@tenshin111 Well without the limpets you free up two slots (the limpet AND one cargo rack), and as long as you repair before it breaks, you don't need a repair limpet anyway. But the Phantom DOES have a good bit more flexibility in it for adding things. AspX, like the DBX, can only fit a class 3 FSD booster unless it either drops the SRVs to one or drops the fuel scoop to a class 3, neither of which you want in a long range explorer. No such limit on the Phantom, a feature that was a huge reason to get the Anaconda, even though you only ACTUALLY needed one more slot, so that ship was really rather TOO big and unwieldy. The phantom fills a gap definitely there.
The AspX's chief advantage was the price point. It was the best value for your money when money was hard to come by. Now the void opal rush has made everyone crazy rich, the AspX has gotten a little obsolete.
Thank you for selling me my first Exploration ship :)
(my sole other ship at the moment is, funnily enough, a Mamba for strafing combat :P )
I just noticed that the engines look similar to the ones on the American XB-70 bomber, maybe that’s where the devs got the inspiration from.
You’re really good at this man, you sell these ships with such poetry and statement, then you bring in your buddy and add comic relief, well done dude!
Such a great video. Thanks for sharing this footage and point of view
I starting watching this video really confused why he likes the phantom. Now I get it. Also the cinematic and atmosphere in this video gave me chills. An awesome video I'm subbing for this. Keep up the awesome work!!
Holy hell.... I just had an emption rush right there, you makes it feel like we’re right there, with you. I wish I could see all of this in VR.
Just discovered you because it had Scott Manley in the title.
Damn, really below 2k subscribers? I do love the quality of your videos (seen a few by now), made me think you had much more experience before I saw the sub count. We need to pump those numbers up, you deserve them! +1 from me!
I literally bought my Phantom because of this video. I'm now halfway through my voyage into the Core and I couldn't be happier. This ship just feels like it was made to be taken through the Deep Void.
"Hullo"
Ahhh! The therapist said Norwegian Manley couldn't get me anymore!
I absolutely love your videos. The Vin Diesel of Elite dangerous ship reviews. Thanks a lot.
I swear, you give me chills every time with these videos
I love how the "downsides" of the phantom all boil down to it being mislabeled as a multipurpose ship rather than an explorer only. If it were properly labeled, then there'd be no downside to lower armor or fewer hardpoints. If anything, there'd be comments on it having too many hardpoints
You've just convinced someone who had their heart set on a 'Conda from the moment they laid their eyes on it. I'm in love with the Phantom now.
Krait Phantom is like a cameraman. He have seen it all
And...I guess it's time to add yet another ship to my warehouse.
This video came up at the right time.. I've been thinking about exploring, and doing my home work. The ASP explorer was the #1. But i love the Krait mk II. but NOW this is it. What a great video, thx for showing me my new favorite ship.
You're very welcome.
This kind of videos is an inspiration to watch. Thank you for all your work. And I'm going to save for a Phantom now
"Desinged to move through the unknown... No wonder they call it the phantom".
Best inspiration elite dangerous phrase about ships, I ever heard.
You really have talent for this.
Another fab video, thanks for putting it together. Took a Krait to Beagle Point and Salome's Reach on Distant Worlds 2 with my Xbox commander. The eerie feeling of sitting in the misty dark on the far side of the most distant world in the Elite galaxy was like nothing else I've experienced in the game. I agree with Scott that, wing antenna aside, this doesn't feel much like the 1984 Krait, and it's less photogenic than the Krait Mk II, but what an exploration ship. Thought I'd never replace my Asp in that role, but taking all the modules from the older ship and fitting them on the Phantom, and having almost the same range with plenty of room for more cargo and firepower was a revelation. I hope FDev continue to revamp ships from the original game in a similar way (Boa anyone?). Looking forward to your next installment.
This vid inspired me to finally trade in my ASPX for one of these beauties to head out into the deep black. If I had only known the engine growl was so awesome I would have done it years ago.
Glad to hear Scott. Haven’t seen much from him since ksp
These videos are superb... but the bit with the black hole and your buddy at the end makes this one the best for me by far. Majestic.
This was the only ship that made me want to go all the way to Beagle Point. Funny I started that journey over a year ago and just recently arrived. On my way back now, be back around the bubble in another year. Cheers to an amazing youtuber and all you other explorers.
Best ship review and commercial for elite ive ever seen. That guy you brought in to talk blew my mind.
Krait Phantom... This ship is so good that I have 3.
One with 1100Mj, 4 Gatling, D class limpets, for unexpected encounters around the bubble.
One docked at Colonia.
One I'm still engineering for the Open de-griefing task force.
Very cool that you got Scott to cameo for this video.
Great videos as always!
Great content Pilot!
I hope whoever designed the Krait Phantom is working on some new one ship models.
You really hit it on the head with the remark about how you just want to go out, and let the ship breathe...
...Doubly so with how little one wants to go back once you've gone out in the Krait Phantom. Best of all it's still rather agile, so oh boy, it's a fun one to pilot!
The Phantom is a fantastic ship, I got mine after watching this video and it was the best decision I've made for exploration. Been taking my time engineering it to be as light as possible.
I can't tell you how big my smile was and how my heart swelled when you were talking about that black hole.
Thank you for that journey.
Would be a dream come true to explore space with Scott, what a guy, he led me to space in KSP back in the day and I won't soon forget it.
You make the best videos for Ship Reviews! Please do not stop! You should do one on the base Krait Mk2 now! I just bought it but now I think I may need to respect for a Phantom, as I just started playing again and transferred all my credits to my PS4 account and I still have to find the Guardians and unlock their blueprints!
Another great video. Please keep them coming. Yes I also love my Phantom. 62.34ly jump range. Awesome ship. And yes, Yamiks would find you :D
Awesome video. I’m so excited to get exploring and going here. Time to save for a Phantom
Now that you're done the series I just wanted to say this is still my favorite video, I just keep coming back to it. I get a ridiculous smile every time that record scratches, the whole video feels really nice :)
Been binching this series... awesome. Just... awesome. Jeez, I can't find the words to describe the quality in this video.
I just got a new 27" monitor and damn if this wasn't the best video to christen it with. Love your videos man, keep up the good work.
Excellent as usual. More please. Looking forward to the FDL.
Just got started in ED with the sole purpose of Exploration. I need something to chill out with after decades of shooters. I have maybe 25hrs in.
Saw this series of ships but saw Scott Manley. Then realized why so many people recommend this ship.
Great content. Earned you a sub.
Bought the Phantom last night after several nights of LTD farming. Its not a comparison but going from the Adder to the Krait was...shocking. Just the view alone - especially in VR - is phenomenal. I wish the two giant sections that extend out werent there but meh.
I've watched this video 4 times now. and it gives me something different every time. Thank you!!
o7 Commander , i have to say i did not have the Phantom but after this review i bought 1 , then another 1 then another 1 so now i have 3 Phantoms for exploring , combat , and a bit of haulin` . I have to say , this went under the radar for most of us . thanks for bringing it in focus .
Amen, it's a wonderful ship! Exploration is my main interest and once the Krait Phantom came out, my old Asp Explorer that I had flown for 2 years was retired to mining duties in my Colonia fleet. I outfitted and engineered my Phantom very carefully and despite having some extraneous features, like some undersized weapons, an extra fuel tank and prismatic shields, it still can jump a hair over 63 light years.
Only slightly worse supercruise handling and cockpit view than the Asp Explorer and so much superior with everything else. Previously I had barely made to Colonia, but Phantom has taken me to Beagle Point and beyond.
I've got the FDS for mining duties. Carries more cargo by far than a mining Asp.
This is the second video of yours I've watched, and I've got to say it's simply a work of art. I came back to Elite recently of my own volition, but if I hadn't these videos certainly would have propelled me. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos. Keep up the excellent work.
Recently bought one of these. I was spending a lot of time in my Mk2, but the Phantom was recommended. It felt like exaggeration - it's a worse Mk2, as you say. But no. 70LY jump range later and everything feels in reach. I've recently had my first discoveries in my Phantom. It's taken me all over the place. I adore this ship, and as I unlock more engineers, it's the ship getting the most love
you, mister - rly understand how to showcase ships. i love your series ! every single video was a pleasure to watch! damn good job. cheers with respect
I did my first Sag A* run in a Type 9 a many few years ago, it took about 3 weeks and was the most painful fun I've had, wish I had something like this back then haha.
Been considering a Krait Phantom for some time as an upgrade from my Asp Ex. This seals it.
Thanks. Great video.
So glad I found this series. Had some time off ED have dipped my toe in and heading back out in to the black as soon as I can reacquire a hotas.
I tend to struggle articulating the pleasure of the game beyond the meat & potatoes of the trading/mining/exploration etc. loop, but this right here, this is it.
Going to working on fed rank for a Sol permit when I'm back in, then get exploring.
Great videos dude!
I just came back to the game a couple of weeks ago, specifically to take my Phantom to Colonia and Sagittarius A "STAR". This video got everything 100% right!
The Phantom has good looks, I'll give you that. but, I'll stick with my Mk II Krait, I get 57Ly in solo explorer trim and 53 in armed escort trim.
Great video. I am 75% of the way to Colonia in my Krait Phantom, debating if I would go to Sagittarius A. Now I am definitely going there.
Wow! That’s far out. One day, I hope to get out there. Happy travels and Fly Safe CMDR!! o7
is there a base/port in Sagittarius A?
@@CRAZY6256 No. But Explorer's Anchorage is only a short jump away from Sagittarius-A Star.
This is why I’m an explorer. I love this ship.