I've been to all the other systems in SP and it seems like this is the hardest area to traverse in and out of. I own a Sabre outfitted with 4 Nomad Blasters, 2 Angelito Class 9 Guns, a Level 8 SkyBlast Turret, and a Level 9 Molecular Shield from Freeport 9 and I still get my arse handed to me time and time again. I'm having a helluva lot of difficulty getting to all the wrecks in this system.

I don't know if it's because I get jumped every minute or so by about 4-6 Corsair Sabres or if it's the radiation damage eating away at my ship's hull, but this is definitely a painful neck of the woods if ya ask me?

My question:

What can I do to improve my odds?

I use countermeasures, don't like missle, but ocassional utilize torpedos or mines. Ultimately, I'm a blaster kinda guy and like to get up close with guns and watch the enemy ships fly apart as I mow them down.

Can I improve my odds without changing my strategy?

I've been wondering if I should make a trip to Malta or Crete and get me a level 10 shield...