The best suggestion i can give to any new comers to elite D. is to grab a type 6 transport and some passenger cabins. or a kellback . after that shoot for a dolphine and then an orca, beluga liner throw some passenger cabs in it and go on to solo play to make some money. so u dont have to worry about being on line and wasting a ship getting blown up thank the developers on that for a good thought process. cause with out that u could be harassed by ther players and gives u chance to get up ships and experience with the game.