So far I have tested two load outs on the run:

Starter Edition; Use what's given to you, be sure to abuse the initial barrage damage on Extractors to give you ability reloads (see Jinny's post in the forum)

Deluxe: So far I feel Chase in an Arwing with the Left Nadir wing (+15 speed) and equipped with hailstorm (ice siege damage) and Meteor Mk II. Allows for quick kills as well as quick movement. The reason for a single wing on the Arwing is to keep the Weight as low as possible for fastest acceleration and good base energy. This is important because with Meteor Mk II you can use it to keep acceleration whilst your energy is recharging allowing you to maintain optimal speed for longest (particular travelling to planets early run). Chase can also level up to increase speed (+10, +20, +30) and make energy usage with thrusters more efficient (+10%, +20%, +30%). Meteor Mk II has a plethora of reasons for usage. It's probably just as fast as using Fox's ability to kill off extractors and even allows you to kill Giant Defended Extractors before they can spawn (there's about 2 seconds when you get within an Extractor area that the core will be defended and the giant(s) spawn). It also allows you to kill the Scion in the second cycle of the third phase as well as kill Grax in 2 hits.