Constellation Aquila

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Constellation Aquila
Manufacturer		Roberts Space Industries (RSI)
Size		Large
Focus		Expedition
Production state		Flight Ready
Minimum crew		3
Maximum crew		4
Cargo capacity		96 SCU
Cost
Pledge cost		310 USD
Specifications
Null-cargo mass		439,108 kg
SCM speed		150 m/s
Maximum speed		987 m/s
Length		61 m
Beam		26 m
Height		14 m
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The RSI Constellation Aquila is the exploration variant of the Constellation. It features a redesigned cockpit for maximum visibility and also trades its upper turret for an advanced sensor suite. Its vehicle complement typically consists of a P-52 Merlin snubfighter for point defense (not currently launchable), and an onboard Ursa rover for planetary exploration. Please note that when accommodating an Ursa the Aquila forgoes the use of its cargo bay.

Like its sister Constellation variants the Aquila is not particularly agile but it features good forward-facing firepower and a large stock of missiles. It also has respectable quantum speed and operational range due to its Medium-class components. Internally the ship also features four bunks, a head, storage lockers, and a small dining area.  Overall the Aquila offers a solid and flexible mid-sized alternative for explorer captains. Let’s see what’s out there!

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	M Radar	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	M Computer	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	Sakura Sun	DayBreak	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Coolers	J-Span	Frost-Star EX	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	Behring	5MA Chimalli	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	M Fuel Intake	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Fuel Tanks		M Fuel Tank	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	TBD	M Quantum Drive	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	M Jump Module	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		M Quantum Fuel Tank	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	N/A	1 x 4
		Retro Thruster	N/A	1 x 4
		VTOL Thruster	N/A	1 x 4
Maneuvering Thrusters		Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster	N/A	1 x 12

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	Behring	M6A Laser Canon		4 (5)	1 x 4
Turrets	Klaus & Werner	CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater	Manned	2 (2)	2 x 1
Missiles	Thermyte Lightfire	StrikeForce II		2 (5)	24 x 1

Model

Variants

• Constellation Andromeda: The Constellation Andromeda is a multi-purpose freighter and acts as the base version of the Constellation. It comes with the Kruger Intergalactic P-52 Merlin.
• Constellation Taurus: The Constellation Taurus is dedicated to transport.
• Constellation Aquila: The Constellation Aquila is the exploration variant of the Constellation Series. It also features an Ursa Rover.
• Constellation Phoenix: The Constellation Phoenix is aimed toward luxury-touring, similar to the 300i and the 890 Jump. It comes with the Kruger Intergalactic P-72 Archimedes

Special editions

• Constellation Phoenix Emerald: The Constellation Phoenix Emerald is a limited edition Constellation Phoenix with a emerald green livery. It is a part of the Saint Patrick's Day Promotion in March 2018.

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. In February 2016 the Constellation got an additional revamp by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle/Weapon Artist) and Josh Coons (3D Modeler).

Gallery

  For a full gallery, see :Category:Constellation Aquila Images.

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