Proudly Presents To You The Roberts Space Industries CONSTELLATION When you think handsome bounty hunter making his own way in a galaxy of enemies, you think the Constellation. The Constellation, a multi-person freighter, is the most popular ship in RSI’s current production array. Constellations are beloved by smugglers and merchants alike because they are modular, high powered… and just downright iconic-looking. The Constellation includes a manned turret, a large cargo area and a small flight deck capable of launching a snub fighter in its own defense. Constellation Wiki Manufacturer Roberts Space Industries Primary Focus Long-Range Mercantile Secondary Focus Space Superiority Maximum Crew 4 1 Hangar P52 Merlin short range fighter Mass (empty) 75 t Cargo Capacity 35 t Length 55 m[1] Beam 23 m Upgrade Capacity : 14 Hull Construction Carbon nanotube Engine : Antimatter (Wiki states wrongly as Fusion) Engine Class : Engine Modifiers 4 Top Speed 400 kps Main Thrusters : 4× TR6 Maneuvering Thrusters : 8× TR3 Hardpoints Weapons Systems 2× Class 1 2× Behring M3A Laser Cannons 4× Class 2 2× A&R Pike IV Neutron Guns 6× Class 3 2× Behring Judge Missiles 2× Class 4 1× Behring M5A Laser Cannon (turret) Constellation Brochure
This will be the backbone of our Commerce Division. 12 is a serious number. As posted before flying in squadron of 4s (to eliminate Connie weaknesses) with Starfarer & 2-3# 300 series should be our regular events requiring 10+ TOGs.
I really like this ship but went for the Freelancer and additional ships. This ship is likely going to be one of the most versatile in game. If I had one I'd like just use it when I could fill a couple of the extra seats. This ship solo might have some problems, but then again so will just about every ship in the game except a well piloted fighter.
This ship for me is the equivalent to the YT-1300 in SWG back in the day. The number of hours sunk into that ship with friends as we tooled about the place was just ridiculous. Half the time we weren't actually *doing* anything, just chilling in space aboard a ship for the hell of it. I can absolutely see us doing it all over again with the Connie. Simply cannot wait
The Rear Admiral package includes both Squadron 42 and Star Citizen. I think there's a display bug with the package at the moment. Someone on the RSI forums mentioned it. Mine doesn't seem to be affected by the bug though. Here's what mine contains (but there might be slight differences from yours because I'm an original backer): RSI Constellation SHIP ALSO CONTAINS Lifetime Insurance Signed Deluxe Silver Collector's Box Spaceship-shaped USB Drive CD of Game Soundtrack Glossy Fold-up Star Map 5 Spaceship Blueprints 3 Inch Model of Spaceship Hardback Making-of Star Citizen Beta Access Alpha Access Squadron 42 Digital Download Star Citizen Digital Download 10,000 Game Credits
The last few days I have really found myself thinking about how the smuggling will work. From what I have read so far, the Stella should hopefully make for a good smuggler's ship.
