Constellation Taurus

Constellation Taurus
Manufacturer	Roberts Space Industries (RSI)
Role	Medium Freight
Size	Large
Crew	3 – 4
Series	Constellation
Production state	In production
Loaner vehicle	Constellation Andromeda
Pledge
Standalone	US$150
Original	US$150
Availability	Always available
Specifications
Length	61 m
Beam	26 m
Height	14 m
Mass	416,009 kg
Lore
Introduction	2712 CE (2712)

The RSI Constellation Taurus is the freighter variant of the Constellation series. It is fully configurable with a chassis that’s been refined to the essentials, doing what you need of it and doing it well. Capable of handing much larger hauls than it's fellow Constellations while maintaining a excellent fuel economy compared to others within it's class.

Brochure Description

Taurus, the Bull, has been charging across the sky perhaps longer than any other Human constellation. Our earliest ancestors recognized the power and tenacity of this brawny beast. Now, as one of the premier Constellations in the galaxy, Taurus will safely bear your burdens, too.

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	Juno Starwerk	Diligence	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Coolers	Juno Starwerk	CoolCore	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	Basilisk	Aspis	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	TBD	TBD Missile		TBD ()	x 1

Features

• Large Cargo Hold: With a focus on cargo transportation, the extended rear hull houses 12 hydraulic piston lifts for easy loading, and our patented QuikHitch cargo release system for even easier unloading.
• Safety Ejection System: Lets you eject dangerous or unstable cargo while in transit at a moment’s notice.
• Security Hold: Reinforced with DoubleBlind advanced tech plating, it will stop almost all scans while not leaving a noticeable blind spot.

Model

Series variants

Image	Name	Description
	Constellation Andromeda	A large multi-purpose ship, from freighting to fighting. Comes with a Kruger: P-52 Merlin close-range fighter.
	Constellation Aquila	Focused on exploration & discovery. Comes with a RSI: Ursa rover and a Kruger: P-52 Merlin close-range fighter.
	Constellation Phoenix	Focused on Luxury Transportation. Comes with a RSI: Lynx rover and a Kruger: P-72 Archimedes luxury snub fighter.

Gallery

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

Development

For a more information, see Category:Constellation series § Development.