Category:Constellation series

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The Constellation ships are a series of multi-crew freighters by Roberts Space Industries. Each Constellation has its own primary focus, ranging from exploration to transport.[1]

Models

Series Variants

Constellation Andromeda

The Constellation Andromeda is a multi-person freighter manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). It is the base model of the Constellation series. It comes with a P-52 Merlin docked at the stern as a snub fighter.[1]
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Constellation Aquila

The Constellation Aquila is a multi-person spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). It is the expedition variant of the Constellation series. It comes with a P-52 Merlin docked at the stern as a snub fighter, and an Ursa parked in the cargo bay as a ground rover. Compared to the base model, the Aquila features a cockpit with improved visibility and an advanced sensor suite in place of the top turret.[2]
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Constellation Phoenix

The Constellation Phoenix is a multi-crew luxury spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). As the luxury variant of the Constellation series, it is primarily used to facilitate elite tourism and VIP transport. Its amenities include two single bedrooms, a master bedroom, a full bar, a dining area, and a hot tub. It also features a sensor-dampened cargo area. The Phoenix comes stock with a Lynx Rover and a P-72 Archimedes.[3] As of Alpha 3.14, the Ursa Rover serves as a placeholder for the upcoming Lynx Rover.[4]
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Constellation Taurus

The Constellation Taurus is the freighter variant of the large multi-crew Constellation series manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). It trades the side missile racks and the stub fighter for additional cargo space, a cargo release system for quick unloading, and a security hold reinforced with tech plating.[5][2]
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Special Editions

Constellation Phoenix "Emerald"

The Constellation Phoenix Emerald is a limited edition Constellation Phoenix with an emerald green & ivory livery. It was introduced as a part of the Saint Patrick's Day Promotion in March 2018.[6].
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Paints

The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Constellation series.

"Auspicious Red"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Red colour with gold & dark grey accents and gold monkey head decals. Seek peace and prosperity in the new year with the Auspicious Red Monkey livery. Outfit your ship with this bold red base paint complemented by gold accents and a stylized graphic of a monkey's head.

Limited sale. Only available during the annual Red Festival event. [7]

[not available] 11.00
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"Dark Green"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Military green colour with dark grey decals. Although rarely seen in active theaters, the RSI Constellation is utilized by the Navy for long-distance supply runs, fleet support, and covert operations. This dark green paint matches the military-spec Constellation’s seen throughout the UEE and beyond. 180,000 7.50 [8]
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"Heron Black"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Dark grey colour with military green accents & orange decals. Embrace the darkness of space in style with the Constellation Black Heron paint scheme that blends grey with green and orange highlights. [not available] 7.50 [9]
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"Heron Orange"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Orange colour with white accents & decals. Mixing orange with black and white highlights, the Orange Heron paint scheme will help you blaze your own path through the universe. [not available] 7.50 [10]
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"Heron White"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
White colour with navy blue accents & orange decals. The White Heron paint scheme combines white with dark blue and orange highlights to provide your Constellation a stylish space-faring look. [not available] 7.50 [11]
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"Invictus Blue & Gold"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Blue colour with gold accents and Invictus logos. This limited-edition blue and gold paint matches the Constellations currently supporting the Invictus fleet touring the empire.

Limited sale. Only available only during the annual Invictus event.

[not available] 11.00
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"Polar"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
White colour with grey and dark grey accents. Modify your Constellation with this white and grey camo paint scheme specifically designed for the IAE event on microTech. [not available] 11.00 [12]
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"Stormbringer"

Colour description Store description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Dark grey colour with blue and white accents. This custom Constellation paint scheme was created to celebrate the IAE on microTech. It integrates shades of grey and electric blue accents to give the ship a cool new look. [not available] 7.50 [13]
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Model History

Mark I

The Mark I Constellation had a two-person cockpit, and no snub ship. An example of this vessel is the Plumetail.[14][15]

2918 Model

The 2918 Model is regarded as a poor model, and a rare misstep for the company. This model did come equipped with a P-52 Merlin. The Harlequin in an example of a 2918 model.[16] This may be synonymous with a 'Mark II' Constellation, but this is only a speculation based on the date and description.

Mark III

Mark III Constellations were in production by 2934 at the latest, and considered standard in 2942.[14] The Constellation Phoenix concept was originally based on a Mark III Constellation.[17]

Mark IV

Mark IV Constellations were planned for release in 2942, but this was later pushed back to 2944.[17] While they did launch for sale that year, the vessels were branded as the 2945 Constellation variants.[18][19][20][21]

Development

The original four variants for the Constellation were designed by David Hobbins and Gurmukh Bhasin. Once their work was complete, CGBot converted all four ships into CryEngine, with contributions by Dennia Aguilar (3D Artist), Chuy Alanis (Lead Artist), amongst others.[22] In February 2016 the Constellation got an additional revamp by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle/Weapon Artist) and Josh Coons (3D Modeler).[23]

The Constellation Phoenix went through a rework since its release in the Hangar module, and it was released in Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.0.[24]

See also

  • Reverse the Verse - Touring the Phoenix, 2018-09-28, Josh Coons and Stephen Hosmer take us on a guided tour of the newly revamped Constellation Phoenix, coming to Star Citizen in the upcoming Alpha 3.3.
  • A virtual tour of the Phoenix' interior

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Constellation Andromeda - Ship page. Pledge Store
  2. 2.0 2.1 Galactapedia: Constellation Aquila. Galactapedia. Retrieved 2021-08-07 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "galactapedia" defined multiple times with different content
  3. The Constellation Phoenix - Ship page. Pledge Store
  4. In-game survey. Alpha 3.14 - Star Citizen. Retrieved 2021-08-07
  5. In-game survey. Alpha 3.14.0 - Star Citizen. Retrieved 2021-07-21
  6. St. Patrick's Day Promotion. Transmission - Comm-Link
  7. Lunar New Year 2022. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2022-05-19
  8. Constellation Dark Green Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 11/12/2021
  9. Constellation Black Heron Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 11/12/2021
  10. Constellation Orange Heron Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 11/12/2021
  11. Constellation White Heron Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 11/12/2021
  12. Constellation Polar Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 11/12/2021
  13. Constellation Stormbringer Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 11/12/2021
  14. 14.0 14.1 David Niles, David Ladyman, Ben Lesnick. "Void Rats Part II". Jump Point. Vol. 1 no. 6. pp.49–56. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  15. David Niles, David Ladyman, Ben Lesnick. "The Void Rats, Part III". Jump Point. Vol. 1 no. 7. pp.49–56. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  16. Dave Haddock, David Ladyman, Ben Lesnick. "Drifters: Episode 1". Jump Point. Vol. 5 no. 1. pp.48–60. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  17. 17.0 17.1 Ben Lesnick. "Whitley's Guide: RSI Constellation Phoenix". Jump Point. Vol. 6 no. 10. pp.35–38. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  18. Constellation Aquilla Ship Brochure
  19. Constellation Andromeda Ship Brochure
  20. Constellation Phoenix Ship Brochure
  21. Constellation Taurus Ship Brochure
  22. Comm-Link - WIP: Constellation Variants
  23. Comm-Link - WIP: Constellation & Freelancer Upgrades. Transmission - Comm-Link
  24. Alpha 3.3 flyable ships. Transmission - Comm-Link

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