VoA Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We currently have many Connie threads posted under various Forum Sections but we don't have one Specifically for the RSI - Andromeda(Constellation) under the Ship Threads so I am adding this one. I created the in the ship threads and it has become very large of late rolling in all the news and chat about ALL the new Connie Variants - but each of these Variants deserves their own Thread now under the Ship Section (so we can have more targeted posts). I am also posting an "Older" version of the Connie Video from Anything FPS (since it is such an awesome Vid) - and will replace it on this OP when he generates a new one like he did for the Phoenix. There are many other questions people have about the Andromeda and what it is used for and how it differs from the other Connie Variants (the items below are based on what we know or are speculation -- like most everything is - since the game is in development). The Andromeda isn't actually a "variant" - it is the Original Connie The Andromeda is "almost" on par with the Phoenix variant in terms of Ship to Ship combat (it has more missiles than the Phoenix but the Phoenix has a larger power plant and the P72 Archimedes - a more powerful short range fighter). Andromeda comes stock with a P52 Merlin (the Taurus and Aquila don't) Andromeda comes stock with two Class 5 Turrets (the Taurus and Aquila don't) Andromeda doesn't come stock with a Rover but I am sure you could buy one as an upgrade option It has a good amount of Cargo space - More than the Phoenix but less than the Taurus It requires a Max Crew of 5 unlike the other Connies that only require a Max Crew of 4 It is a Multi-Function Ship --- Allowing it to be adapted and upgraded for any mission type (but won't excel in any specific mission type vs the other Connie Variants). Pagan-Tempest, u87690 and Tallhart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallhart Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We currently have many Connie threads posted under various Forum Sections but we don't have one Specifically for the RSI - Andromeda(Constellation) under the Ship Threads so I am adding this one. I created the in the ship threads and it has become very large of late rolling in all the news and chat about ALL the new Connie Variants - but each of these Variants deserves their own Thread now under the Ship Section (so we can have more targeted posts). I am also posting an "Older" version of the Connie Video from Anything FPS (since it is such an awesome Vid) - and will replace it on this OP when he generates a new one like he did for the Phoenix. There are many other questions people have about the Andromeda and what it is used for and how it differs from the other Connie Variants (the items below are based on what we know or are speculation -- like most everything is - since the game is in development). The Andromeda isn't actually a "variant" - it is the Original Connie The Andromeda is "almost" on par with the Phoenix variant in terms of Ship to Ship combat (it has more missiles than the Phoenix but the Phoenix has a larger power plant and the P72 Archimedes - a more powerful short range fighter). Andromeda comes stock with a P52 Merlin (the Taurus and Aquila don't) Andromeda comes stock with two Class 5 Turrets (the Taurus and Aquila don't) Andromeda doesn't come stock with a Rover but I am sure you could buy one as an upgrade option It has a good amount of Cargo space - More than the Phoenix but less than the Taurus It requires a Max Crew of 5 unlike the other Connies that only require a Max Crew of 4 It is a Multi-Function Ship --- Allowing it to be adapted and upgraded for any mission type (but won't excel in any specific mission type vs the other Connie Variants). VoA - our stalwart forum crusader. Keep up the good work ! VoA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallhart Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 If the Connie is as modular as its supposed to be I really hope they let us put in a rear turret in the place of the Merlin dock. A turret in the back would be great! Wu Jen, oneoff, Darius Marx and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneoff Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I for one and pretty happy with the update to the base connie. I think it is actually better than any of the variants because it is a blank slate and I will be able to customize it and make it fit exactly what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer173 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 @VoA I still think that video is so cool. It still will be one badass missile gunship. Thanks for posting. VoA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoA Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Image of Andromeda rendered in CryEngine ... on a planet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wu Jen Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If the Connie is as modular as its supposed to be I really hope they let us put in a rear turret in the place of the Merlin dock. A turret in the back would be great! Or more Snub Fighter docks in the place of turrets! Have a 3 Snub Fighter Connie! Or 3 M-50's since they are the roughly the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DASKOMMTDAWEG Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Or more Snub Fighter docks in the place of turrets! Have a 3 Snub Fighter Connie! Or 3 M-50's since they are the roughly the same size. Nice Idea.....Retaliator with 5 snubfighters and a load of missles..... A man can dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoA Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Confirmed - On Geekdomo's StarCast Podcast - he also goes into upgrade clarifications. Andromeda comes with a TR5 Main Thrusters Phoenix comes with a TR5 Main Thruster but can be upgraded to a TR6 Main Thruster (and ONLY TR6's are available on the Phoenix - not available on any other Connie Variant - 1:26 into Vid). Phoenix comes with a Class 9 Weapon - and No other Connie has this Hardpoint so no other Connie Variant can have this. Ben Confirms that you can not take a another Connie Variant and upgrade it to what is Specific to the Phoenix. The Rovers in The Phoenix and Aquila do count as cargo (FU's) but how much hasn't been defined. The Rovers also have their own capacity to carry Cargo themselves. Andromeda owners can get an Ursa (not Lynx) Rover as an upgrade. A question was asked ("how do you stack cargo high up in the cargo hold of a Connie if you can't fit it between the dropped cargo door and the bottom of the ship hull" - Ben's response was is that they will have interior loaders for stacking up high cargo "inside the ship". There was a Question about the M50 fitting inside a Constellation. Ben replied by saying that they had a recent meeting on this... and thinks that I can fit in the Connie (since it is so small). This means they intend to have the possibility of Hauling smaller ships inside of Larger ships (if it fits in their cargo hold). There was NO DISCUSSION about the M50 being able to "Launch or Land" in the Connie ----- so it will "probably" be treated as Cargo ONLY and you'll probably need a Carrier type of Ship like the Idris to launch and land ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyphon Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 In case anyone has missed this post from Ben Lesnick: https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/comment/3186603/#Comment_3186603 So how can one say that the Andromeda has Space Superiority in the Constellation Class ships when the Phoenix Variants appears to be a much better ship? "Space Superiority" is a role classification that means the model is designed to be good at shooting down other spacecraft (rather than, say, built for being an explorer or a luxury ship.) It is in no way a promise that a particular ship is superior to all others in every way. The term comes from Air Superiority Fighter, a designation used to mean the same thing in modern aircraft. (For context, the F-22 is an air superiority fighter, while the F-35 is a multirole fighter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredworth Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I made a short video showing the exterior and interior of the Andromeda and the Taurus - although I think most people will have seen these ship a bazillion times on video already ,) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdEys8KQzLs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoA Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 I love how CIG will implement the wear and tear / aging mechanic both on ships and your Avatar (character). The Connie (with the 4 variants) - will be the ship I am most attached to in my fleet.... and can't wait to "grow old together" with it And another new one below Minted and Varmithunter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobool Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 A question was asked ("how do you stack cargo high up in the cargo hold of a Connie if you can't fit it between the dropped cargo door and the bottom of the ship hull" - Ben's response was is that they will have interior loaders for stacking up high cargo "inside the ship". Would like it more if they did something like The ship would look alot cleaner without cargo. Dont realy like the cargo pit. VoA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoA Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Would like it more if they did something like The ship would look alot cleaner without cargo. Dont realy like the cargo pit. I agree - I think I posted this Nooblets vid when it first came out. I love his ideas - even his earlier ideas of changing the Living quarters on the Connie. He also has a great idea for cargo and living inside the 300i ships Kobool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wu Jen Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Masokas and Minted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minted Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Oooooo that's cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trophias Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 @VoA What was the image of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoA Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 @VoA What was the image of? It's a fan made image of an Andromeda (Connie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoA Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Byronyk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byronyk Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 @VoA - Wasn't it confirmed this week that NEXT week we will get some kind of update on the connie? VoA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophias Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 @VoA - Wasn't it confirmed this week that NEXT week we will get some kind of update on the connie? Yeah, they said next week they should have something for us Byronyk and VoA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minted Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Eagerly awaiting the work! The connie is definitely showing its early development age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoA Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 SPOILER [Leak] Tour of the new Constellation interior! ChiefWarrant, Darius Marx and Siberz4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberz4 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 thats a lot of improvements. VoA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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