After a few days of trying the invasions I have concluded that this is the optimal ship to fly:
[Magnate, free stuff]
Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive
Medium Shield Extender II
Cargo Scanner II
Salvager I
Salvager I
Salvager I
Small Salvage Tackle I
Small Salvage Tackle I
Small Salvage Tackle I
Hornet EC-300 x3
Salvage Drone I x3
Warrior I x2
I profit far more from stealing other people’s salvage than to bother shooting stuff myself. Although now there are so many vultures that the profit is dropping fast.