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{{VIPShip}}The '''''Constellation''''' was one of three [[:Category:Freighter|'''Freighter''']]-class ships to be armed before the removal of all armaments from armed freighters (except [[Carvainir]], which was moved to [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]]) | {{VIPShip}}The '''''Constellation''''' was one of three [[:Category:Freighter|'''Freighter''']]-class ships to be armed before the removal of all armaments from armed freighters (except [[Carvainir]], which was moved to [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]]) | ||
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|title1 = The Constellation | |title1 = The Constellation | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The '''Constellation''' is a large [[:Category:Freighter|Freighter]], once one of the very few to be armed. The '''Constellation''' is a [[Galaxy VIP Gamepass|VIP]] ship. The ship has two large sets of thrusters on the back, a large area along the center dedicated to cargo pods, and an anvil-like bridge area. | The '''Constellation''' is a large [[:Category:Freighter|Freighter]], once one of the very few to be armed. The '''Constellation''' is a [[Galaxy VIP Gamepass|VIP]] ship. The ship has two large sets of thrusters on the back, a large area along the center dedicated to cargo pods, and an anvil-like bridge area. | ||
== Interior == | == Interior == | ||
To enter the '''Constellation's '''interior, step on a teleportation pad located on the back of the ship. Once you are inside, you will be greeted by a slate grey slightly rectangular room with a black "pilot's seat" (brick) in the middle of the room. | To enter the '''Constellation's '''interior, step on a teleportation pad located on the back of the ship. Once you are inside, you will be greeted by a slate grey slightly rectangular room with a black "pilot's seat" (brick) in the middle of the room. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
* Large cargo hold. | * Large cargo hold. | ||
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* Good acceleration. | * Good acceleration. | ||
*Only takes Silicate, Carbon, and Iridium which are very common ores. | *Only takes Silicate, Carbon, and Iridium which are very common ores. | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* The ship's large width and relatively slow speed make you a prized target for [[Pirating|Pirates]] using bigger [[Ships]]. | * The ship's large width and relatively slow speed make you a prized target for [[Pirating|Pirates]] using bigger [[Ships]]. | ||
* Expensive and requires VIP. | * Expensive and requires VIP. | ||
*Isn't really worth it, since it lost all of its turrets | *Isn't really worth it, since it lost all of its turrets | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
* Check the [[Minimap]] often so you can warp away from any enemy [[Ships]] if needed. | * Check the [[Minimap]] often so you can warp away from any enemy [[Ships]] if needed. | ||
* If anything as strong as a [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]] attacks you, retreat to your [[Starbase]] or to a safe area ''as soon as possible!'' | * If anything as strong as a [[:Category:Battleship|Battleship]] attacks you, retreat to your [[Starbase]] or to a safe area ''as soon as possible!'' | ||
== Version History == | == Version History == | ||
* One of the 2 [[Turrets|Medium Flak Cannons]] was replaced with a [[Turrets|Medium Laser]] in .61g1. | * One of the 2 [[Turrets|Medium Flak Cannons]] was replaced with a [[Turrets|Medium Laser]] in .61g1. | ||
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*All [[Turrets]] removed in version .71b. | *All [[Turrets]] removed in version .71b. | ||
*Speed and Turn Speed was increased from 45 to 75 and 0.2 to 0.25 in version .72e1. | *Speed and Turn Speed was increased from 45 to 75 and 0.2 to 0.25 in version .72e1. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* In etymology, the name is based on a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. | * One of the only freighters in-game to have a armament. | ||
*In etymology, the name is based on a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. | |||
* It is a 2nd [[Galaxy VIP Gamepass|VIP]] ship to be temporarily available to all players before being restricted to [[Galaxy VIP Gamepass|VIP]] players only. | * It is a 2nd [[Galaxy VIP Gamepass|VIP]] ship to be temporarily available to all players before being restricted to [[Galaxy VIP Gamepass|VIP]] players only. | ||
* You used to be able to unconventionally destroy other [[:Category:Miner|Miner]] and [[:Category:Freighter|Freighter]] ships in the '''Constellation'''. Technically, you could even raid a base or a planet! | * You used to be able to unconventionally destroy other [[:Category:Miner|Miner]] and [[:Category:Freighter|Freighter]] ships in the '''Constellation'''. Technically, you could even raid a base or a planet! | ||
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[[File:Constellation.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Old Constellation model]] | [[File:Constellation.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Old Constellation model]] | ||
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[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||
[[Category:Freighter]] | [[Category:Freighter]] | ||
[[Category:VIP Ship]] | [[Category:VIP Ship]] | ||