While I agree that the forums have a nasty habit of forgetting what you've written, if you're writing an essay I'd suggest that it pays to write it up in a text editor first, and then take the time to proof-read it once today then once again tomorrow.

Note that you can fit +3 implants with Cybernetics 1. The next step is Cybernetics 4 for the +3% hardwirings and +4 attribute implants.

Step 0) Consider using all 14 or 21 days of your free trial.
Everything outlined below can be done on a trial account. Unless you absolutely must activate your account for some reason, why not make use of the free time.

Good overall guide... but there are a few things I disagree with (or can be done better):

1. the remap right away.

2. you don't necessarily need to inject a skill before you train it.

3. For the core skills, temper what you're doing based on what you fly.

[quote=Asana Keikira]Pretty good write up. Only one comment that's a bit unnecessary -

Thank you for the clarification. ^_^

If this is true, then I guess I can activate this account now. ^_^

I agree with your statements. I will look into clarifying this section, but I did mention the shield and armor options twice I believe. I don't agree that one should avoid training up shield operation and management if they intend to armor/hull tank or avoid training up hull upgrades and mechanics if they intend to shield tank. I believe these four core skills provide longevity in a fight, and those precious few seconds more can be enough time for help to arrive.

A key point to mention though, is that the compensation skills are only effective when you have modules fit (or, that's how they used to work anyway) ... so training stuff like armour compensation might not help shield tanks (or vice versa).

Habba don't give up. Forum needs more good posters not less. Persevere.

Regarding the cerebral accelerator question: I've already answered it in another thread but just to reiterate -- this is a limited time offer and while it's going to be available for some time, you might want to reflect it in the guide.

This was also mentioned in my guide. Please take the time to read it fully, I think you will see answers to these concerns you've been having.

Thank you again for your feedback.

If you wish to plan ahead further, I recommend adding the following skills which also use Intelligence and Memory. They will give you higher survivability if you fit the right modules. Training these to level 4 will add 18 days to your plan. As a rookie you will likely be piloting either an armor tank or a shield tank, depending on the ship. Veteran pilots usually have both trained.

Resource Efficiency Skills: Shield Upgrades, Electronic Upgrades, Energy Grid Upgrades, Shield Compensation
Armor Hardening Skills (req. Hull Upgrades 4): EM Armor Compensation, Explosive Armor Compensation, Kinetic Armor Compensation, Thermic Armor Compensation
Shield Hardening Skills (req. Shield Operation 4): EM Shield Compensation, Explosive Shield Compensation, Kinetic Shield Compensation, Thermic Shield Compensation

Then I'm not seeing it ... here's the part I'm referencing :

These two sentences are meant to imply you will take one or the other, possibly both later on in your career. I can clarify if need be, but I figured it was clear enough already.

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[b]Step 1) Remap your attributes.
The first thing you will want to do is decrease the amount of time it will take to learn the core skills every pilot should have. Every rookie pilot is given two remaps. The first one we will use right away and the second one you will save for later. You will receive an additional remap every year.

The skills you will want to learn first have Intelligence as Primary attribute and Memory as Secondary attribute. Navigate to Character Sheet -> Attributes and click Remap Now. Now click the Minus button next to perception, Charisma, and Willpower until there are no green boxes filled. Now click the Plus button next to Intelligence until it is maxed out. Now add the remaining points to Memory. You should end up with 27 in Intelligence and 21 in Memory. Now click save changes.