Ship Registry
Escape Velocity ships 27 ship types. Roughly a dozen you can walk into a shipyard and buy; the rest belong to the Confederation, the Rebellion or the Aliens, and the only way to fly one is to finish the mission thread that hands you the keys.
Click a ship to open its full record. Tick the boxes to put up to 4 of them side by side.
Stats are in the units the game itself displays. Speed is in AU/h (300 is average). Shields and Armor are in the game's own units; lose two thirds of your armour and you are disabled rather than dead. Free space is how many tons of weapons and outfits fit; Cargo is what is left for freight. 100 units of fuel is one hyperspace jump. Tech is the minimum tech level a shipyard needs before it will stock the ship at all — a dash means no shipyard ever stocks it, and a dash under Cost means it is not sold to civilians at any price.
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| Compare | Ship | Cost | Shield | Armor | Speed | Accel | Turn | Guns | Turrets | Free space | Cargo | Jumps | Crew | Tech |
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| TransportsWhere everybody starts. Cheap, unarmed or barely armed, and built to move cargo and people. | ||||||||||||||
Shuttlecraft
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10,000 cr | 18 | 10 | 275 | 217 | 120° | 3 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Rendelli StarDrive 805R cargo shuttle The Rendelli StarDrive Model 805R cargo shuttle is perhaps the least glamorous, but also the most versatile, of all starships. Its diminutive size and low cost make it popular with the smaller shipping firms and charter services, and it makes a good courier ship as well. Its boxy appearance belies its rugged and durable construction. This sturdy little vessel is found virtually everywhere in the galaxy.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 18 systems, most often in Sol (15%), Centauri (15%), Tau Ceti (15%), Eridani (15%), Barnard (15%), Vega (15%). |
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Scoutship
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80,000 cr | 30 | 5 | 275 | 187 | 120° | 4 | 0 | 35 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 1 | |
Krydanti Systems Mk. XVII scoutship Krydanti Systems' Mk. XVII scoutship is used primarily by mining corporations and entrepreneurs to seek out new mineral deposits. It is also a fairly decent courier ship, though its light armament poses a serious disadvantage in a fight. Its main selling point is its extremely long range.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 89 systems, most often in NGC-1776 (8%), Levo (6%), Satori (6%), Nemesis (5.5%), Ursa (5.5%), Thanos (5.5%). |
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Executive Transport
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90,000 cr | 10 | 5 | 300 | 155 | 90° | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
Krydanti Systems Mk. VI executive transport Forward-thinking executives of the galaxy's top corporations use the Krydanti Systems Mk. VI executive transport for their business needs. It enables its wealthy passengers to travel quickly in style and comfort, though admittedly without any defensive armament.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 18 systems, most often in Jadzia (10%), Capella (4.5%), Sol (4.2%), Centauri (4.2%), Tau Ceti (4.2%), Eridani (4.2%). accel: sources disagree. We publish 155 from the game's resource data; Ambrosia's own guide gave 150. 620/4 = 155 exactly. The guide either rounds or is off by 5; the difference is negligible. |
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Courier
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180,000 cr | 15 | 25 | 250 | 155 | 120° | 2 | 1 | 30 | 50 | 8 | 10 | 1 | |
Metroworks V7 courier If you're looking to get your large cargo to its destination as quickly as possible, look no further than the Metroworks V7 courier. It is essentially nothing more than a triad of large engines with a cargo bay and a life-support pod attached. A testament to this ship's high speed, long range, and great reliability is the fact that Starbound Express uses them for nearly 95% of its domestic cargo routes.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 105 systems, most often in Levo (12%), NGC-1776 (12%), Kathoon (9%), Satori (9%), Nemesis (8.2%), Ursa (8.2%). |
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Clipper
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400,000 cr | 30 | 20 | 300 | 140 | 90° | 4 | 1 | 25 | 35 | 4 | 6 | 3 | |
Aerostar C-35 Star Clipper Mk. IV Aerostar Space Industries' assembly lines are mainly devoted to producing starship subassemblies for other manufacturers, but their C-35 Star Clipper Mk. IV is their most widely-recognized product. This sleek, delta-winged ship is a combination courier vessel and light warship, and excels in both roles. Its offensive and defensive capabilities are quite good for a ship of its size, and it has ample room for expansion that allows it to be turned into either a top-flight cargo hauler or an outstanding heavy fighter.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 89 systems, most often in NGC-6484 (30%), NGC-4812 (29%), NGC-0595 (29%), NGC-1027 (29%), NGC-1896 (29%), Altair (26%). |
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| FreightersSlow, fat and defenceless, but they carry more than anything else in the galaxy. | ||||||||||||||
Bulk Freighter
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120,000 cr | 10 | 25 | 80 | 62 | 30° | 0 | 1 | 150 | 500 | 10 | 32 | — | |
Allied Shipyards AS1300 bulk freighter The Allied Shipyards AS1300 is the best - indeed, the only - bulk freighter available. Their high cost and weak defenses preclude their use in the frontier systems, but further in, these huge ships carry the majority of commerce between the Core Worlds.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 19 systems, most often in Antares (50%), Sol (7.5%), Centauri (7.5%), Tau Ceti (7.5%), Eridani (7.5%), Barnard (7.5%). Not sold in any shipyard in the galaxy. cost: sources disagree. We publish 120,000 cr from the game's resource data; Ambrosia's own guide gave 1,200,000. The Bulk Freighter cannot be bought at all (tech 9999), so its price is decorative. AKishan does not list it and there is no tie-breaker. |
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Light Freighter
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280,000 cr | 15 | 30 | 125 | 95 | 60° | 0 | 1 | 50 | 150 | 3 | 19 | 1 | |
Allied Shipyards AS129 light freighter Allied Shipyards' stalwart Model AS129 light freighter has been one of the most popular cargo ships on the market for the last decade. Its speed and maneuverability aren't the best, and its survivability in combat is questionable, but it can still haul more goods than its closest rival, the CDX Argosy.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 18 systems, most often in Sol (20%), Centauri (20%), Tau Ceti (20%), Eridani (20%), Barnard (20%), Vega (20%). |
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Argosy
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750,000 cr | 35 | 40 | 200 | 125 | 90° | 3 | 2 | 60 | 130 | 4 | 28 | 3 | |
CDX Starworks Argosy CDX Starworks is a relatively new player in the cargo-ship market, having previously established its reputation building fighters. Its Argosy-class light freighter has already become quite popular with shipping companies operating near the edge of Confederation space, because of its advantages over the AS129 in the areas of speed, maneuverability, and firepower. Its only real liabilities are its higher price and slightly smaller cargo capacity.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 89 systems, most often in NGC-4812 (48.2%), NGC-0595 (48.2%), NGC-1027 (48.2%), NGC-1896 (48.2%), NGC-1776 (48%), NGC-6484 (47.5%). |
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Luxury Liner
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1,000,000 cr | 30 | 20 | 150 | 92 | 30° | 0 | 2 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 65 | — | |
Centauri Spacelines luxury liner Centauri Spacelines operates its custom-built luxury liners between all of the Core Worlds. For the price of a ticket, which is literally astronomical, you get six days and nights of blissful relaxation aboard what has been called "the most decadent thing ever to leave drydock." A gourmet chef and an eager crew are always at your disposal, and, if you're a member of the aristocracy, so are the pretty young flight attendants who see to the wealthy's "special" desires.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 18 systems, most often in Capella (25.5%), Jadzia (10%), Sol (4.2%), Centauri (4.2%), Tau Ceti (4.2%), Eridani (4.2%). Not sold in any shipyard in the galaxy. space: sources disagree. We publish 30 from the game's resource data; Ambrosia's own guide gave 60. Not a purchasable ship; AKishan does not list it. cargo: sources disagree. We publish 20 from the game's resource data; Ambrosia's own guide gave 30. Not a purchasable ship; AKishan does not list it. |
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| FightersFast, fragile and cheap. Some are sold to civilians; some only ever launch from a carrier bay. | ||||||||||||||
Defender
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100,000 cr | 10 | 0 | 500 | 375 | 180° | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
CDX Starworks I-287B Defender The CDX Starworks I-287B Defender is used primarily by corporations and small governments who wish to protect their spheres of influence. Although the Defender is the fastest and most maneuverable fighter in production, its light armament, weak shielding, and abysmal fuel capacity relegate it to the role of an in-system interceptor, not a strike fighter. This latest version, the Defender Mk. II, has been retrofitted with larger fuel tanks to address this concern, but it is still limited in range.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 3 systems, most often in Aries (15.9%), Lethe (15.9%), Levo (15%). |
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Manta
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180,000 cr | 20 | 0 | 425 | 312 | 180° | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Astrotech Space Industries Model 37B Manta light fighter When Astrotech Space Industries went bankrupt seven years ago, their remaining inventory of Model F-37B Manta light fighters was quietly bought up by an anonymous party. The Manta, heavily used by the Confederation during the early days of the Great War, has fallen out of favor with modern combateers due to its light armament. Recently, though, a Confederate freighter captain reported being attacked by several "triangular space fighters," suggesting that the Rebellion may be using these outdated but highly maneuverable ships to further its cause.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 90 systems, most often in Tryvin (50%), Clotho (50%), Satori (32.5%), Zaphod (15%), Nemesis (13.6%), Ursa (13.6%). |
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Confed Patrol Ship
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700,000 cr | 20 | 0 | 350 | 217 | 120° | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Terran Naval Yards P-361 patrol fighter The P-361 patrol fighter, manufactured by the Terran Naval Yards, is the best starfighter ever designed. No other small ship can beat it in a dogfight - at least, such an occurence has never been publically reported.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 97 systems, most often in NGC-6564 (35%), Sol (16.7%), Centauri (16.7%), Tau Ceti (16.7%), Eridani (16.7%), Barnard (16.7%). |
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Confed Gunboat
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900,000 cr | 20 | 5 | 250 | 217 | 90° | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | |
Terran Naval Yards G-564 missile gunboat The Terran Naval Yards G-564 missile gunboat is essentially a stretched model of its cousin, the P-361 patrol fighter. As an outgrowth of the earlier P-361 design program, the gunbaot's designers were able to keep the parts commonly used between the two ships; for example, the gunboat' unique tri-mounted wings are identical to the assemblies used by the patrol ship. The forwarded-mounted strakes along the fuselage sides hold missile racks and rocket launchers.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 97 systems, most often in NGC-6564 (25%), Sol (11.7%), Centauri (11.7%), Tau Ceti (11.7%), Eridani (11.7%), Barnard (11.7%). |
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Lightning
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1,000,000 cr | 25 | 5 | 350 | 312 | 150° | 5 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
Blazitron Industries F-563 Lightning fighter-bomber Blazitron Industries' new F-563 Lightning fighter-bomber recently won the Shelton Award for Extreme Cleverness, and it's easy to see why. The Lightning mixes high speed and good maneuverability with excellent firepower, resulting in an unbeatable combination. In addition, the design is so adaptable that a modified version, the F-563N, has been produced for shipboard operations.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 2 systems, most often in Aries (9.1%), Lethe (6.8%). |
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Rapier
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1,200,000 cr | 35 | 15 | 300 | 217 | 120° | 4 | 1 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
CDX Starworks F/A-927E Rapier attack fighter CDX Starworks's most popular offering, the F/A-927E Rapier attack fighter, is the heaviest-armed starfighter on the market. It has both missile racks and a torpedo launcher, and it is equipped with a laser turret for self-defense as well. However, all this firepower comes at the expense of speed and maneuverability, making the Rapier the clumsiest starfighter around. Still, it is popular with bounty hunters, corporate governments, and anyone needing a little more punch than is offered by other fighters.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 2 systems, most often in Lethe (9.1%), Aries (6.8%). |
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Hawk
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— | 23 | 0 | 350 | 280 | 150° | 4 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Mastech F-5 Hawk light fighter Mastech's F-5 Hawk light fighter provides an excellent defense for all types of starships. This specialized fighter was designed to operate only from the launch bays of other ships, and the resulting design compromises mean that its maneuverability and speed aren't the greatest, and it is only armed with a set of laser cannons and a pair of missiles.
Standard loadout
Not sold in any shipyard in the galaxy. |
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Alien Fighter
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— | 500 | 0 | 500 | 450 | 180° | 8 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | — | |
alien fighter Deadlier than a Rebel Cruiser, the alien fighter is fast, highly maneuverable and is almost invincible in combat due to its size and ability to quickly regenerate its shields. Travelling in flights of three, these fighters are extremely aggressive and should be treated with extreme caution if encountered.
Standard loadout
Not sold in any shipyard in the galaxy. |
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| EscortsThe middle weight: enough armour to survive a fight and enough space to matter in one. | ||||||||||||||
Corvette
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2,500,000 cr | 70 | 30 | 300 | 202 | 90° | 5 | 2 | 50 | 60 | 4 | 37 | 4 | |
Maskirovka IPV-1 Corvette The Maskirovka IPV-1 Corvette is a hard ship to classify - its maneuverability and acceleration make it perform like a heavy fighter, but it is armed like a light capital ship. Maskirovka builds the Corvette to fill the gap in the commercial starship market between the classical starfighters and the super-powerful Atinoda Kestrel. The Corvette has been popular with corporate governments who need to police their space, as it makes an excellent customs and patrol vessel.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 88 systems, most often in Aries (18.6%), Lethe (18.6%), NGC-6484 (7.5%), NGC-4812 (6.8%), NGC-0595 (6.8%), NGC-1027 (6.8%). |
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Rebel Destroyer
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2,800,000 cr | 200 | 50 | 300 | 280 | 90° | 5 | 4 | 80 | 30 | 4 | 115 | — | |
Rebel Destroyer When a team of defecting engineers from CDX Starworks approached the Rebel High Command with a unique proposal, the Rebel destroyer was born. Because of the fact that it is essentially a CDX Argosy with extra armor, uprated engines, and gun turrets, the destroyer is cheap to mass-produce. However, because it is still a freighter at heart, its performance is not up to the level of the Confederate frigate or the Atinoda Kestrel. Still, it remains an important part of the Rebel fleet.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 90 systems, most often in Clotho (35%), Tryvin (14%), Zaphod (10.5%), Nemesis (9.5%), Ursa (9.5%), Thanos (9.5%). |
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Confederate Frigate
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5,000,000 cr | 250 | 50 | 150 | 187 | 60° | 6 | 3 | 60 | 50 | 3 | 217 | — | |
Terran Naval Yards FF-4237 frigate Terran Naval Yards builds the FF-4237 frigate exclusively for the Confederation Navy. It is a rugged and flexible design, more than a match for the puny Atonida Kestrel and any other escort ships. The use of this glorious ship as the backbone of the Navy's task forces will surely be sufficient to crush the Rebellion's pitiful space fleets.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 97 systems, most often in NGC-6564 (30%), Sol (10%), Centauri (10%), Tau Ceti (10%), Eridani (10%), Barnard (10%). |
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Escort Carrier
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5,000,000 cr | 85 | 50 | 115 | 75 | 30° | 0 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 95 | — | |
Rebel Escort Carrier Rushed into production, this new type of Rebel warship is a converted freighter, like the Rebel destroyer, but also capable of carrying starfighters.
Standard loadout
Not sold in any shipyard in the galaxy. |
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| Capital shipsThe heavy end. Most of these are not for sale at any price — you earn them, or you never fly them. | ||||||||||||||
Kestrel
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7,500,000 cr | 105 | 50 | 225 | 187 | 90° | 6 | 3 | 120 | 80 | 5 | 196 | 250 | |
Atinoda Kestrel escort frigate The Atinoda Kestrel is the most powerful ship available to civilians. In addition to its already formidable complement of weaponry, this sleek, black vessel carries a pair of Lightning fighter-bombers; this combination is the reason the Kestrel is classified as an escort frigate. Of course, Atinoda only sells this kind of firepower to the most reputable of private customers, but rumor has it that a freighter full of Kestrel subassemblies recently disappeared near the edge of Confederation space...
Standard loadout
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Kestrel
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10,000,000 cr | 130 | 50 | 225 | 187 | 90° | 6 | 3 | 120 | 80 | 5 | 196 | 5 | |
Atinoda Kestrel escort frigate The Atinoda Kestrel is the most powerful ship available to civilians. In addition to its already formidable complement of weaponry, this sleek, black vessel carries a pair of Lightning fighter-bombers; this combination is the reason the Kestrel is classified as an escort frigate. Of course, Atinoda only sells this kind of firepower to the most reputable of private customers, but rumor has it that a freighter full of Kestrel subassemblies recently disappeared near the edge of Confederation space...
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 86 systems, most often in NGC-6484 (2.5%), NGC-4812 (2.2%), NGC-0595 (2.2%), NGC-1027 (2.2%), NGC-1896 (2.2%), Altair (2%). |
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Rebel Cruiser
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14,000,000 cr | 500 | 80 | 200 | 140 | 60° | 7 | 4 | 120 | 60 | 5 | 527 | — | |
Rebel Cruiser Operating in secret and in the worst of conditions from bases on primitive backwater planets, the shipwrights of the Rebellion have crafted one of the most beautiful and lethal fighting ships in existence. The Rebel cruiser's circular engine-support pylons double as an external docking rack for its complement of Manta fighters; this unique arrangement allows the ship to launch its entire squadron of fighters almost simultaneously, giving it a great advantage in combat.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 90 systems, most often in Clotho (15%), Tryvin (6%), Zaphod (4.5%), Nemesis (4.1%), Ursa (4.1%), Thanos (4.1%). |
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Confederate Cruiser
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20,000,000 cr | 800 | 100 | 150 | 95 | 30° | 8 | 4 | 100 | 75 | 4 | 1,029 | — | |
Terran Naval Yards CR-1095 heavy cruiser The Terran Naval Yards CR-1095 heavy cruiser is a natural outgrowth of the FF-4237 frigate, and indeed it resembles it closely, except for size. These glorious ships, and their complements of four patrol ships each, will surely bring the Rebellion to its knees.
Standard loadout
Where you will meet itFlies in 97 systems, most often in NGC-6564 (10%), Sol (3.3%), Centauri (3.3%), Tau Ceti (3.3%), Eridani (3.3%), Barnard (3.3%). |
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Alien Cruiser
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— | 1,500 | 0 | 350 | 300 | 60° | 12 | 4 | 60 | 50 | 200 | 650 | — | |
alien cruiser During the Great War, dozens of ships like these laid waste to entire planets. A single Alien Battlecruiser with its complement of fighters has the potential to wreak utter havoc if left unchecked. With its awesome array of weaponry, it poses a severe and deadly challenge - even to a numerically superior foe. Speed: 350 Au/h Accel: 300 Turn: 60°/sec Shields: 1,500u Charge: 1.88u/sec Armor: - Guns: 12 (max) Turrets: 4 (max) Space: 60 tons Cargo: 50 tons Fuel: 20,000u (20 jumps) Length: 120m Mass: 600 tons Crew: 650 Avail: - Cost: - Weapons: 1 Heavy Fusion Beam 4 Drone Launchers + 80 Seeker Drones 1 Fighter Bay + 3 Alien Fighters Satellite Of Love Bosses don't like you? Trapped in space and forced to watch cheesy movies? Have to keep your sanity with the help of your robot friends? Then this ship is for you. Only one has been made to date. This "Satellite of Love" features a full theater in the forward section and living quarters below deck. Deep 13 not included. If you're wondering how you'll eat and breathe and other science facts, then repeat to yourself, "It's just a game, I should really just relax."
Standard loadout
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| Not in the guidesIn the game's data but never given a page on Ambrosia's site — mostly because you can never own one. | ||||||||||||||
| Escape Pod | — | 0 | 0 | 300 | 150 | 0° | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | |
escape pod
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Reading the comparison
Colours in the comparison are relative to the ships you picked and to nothing else: green is the best of your selection on that row, red the worst. Rows the game gives no direction for — crew, tech level — are never coloured, because picking a winner there would be inventing one. The number is written in every cell either way, so the colour is never carrying anything on its own.