What is the best solo ship for combat Star Citizen?

If it's "up close dogfighting" it's probably one of the meta light fighters, like Gladius, Blade, Arrow. If it's "maximum pilot firepower" then that's gonna be the Vanguards, Corsair, Connie, or 600i, Ares, or F8C . If it's "maximum missile damage" then it'll be Eclipse or Retaliator.

What is the most powerful fighter in Star Citizen?

Discover everything you need to know about the Anvil F8C Lightning , the best heavy fighter in Star Citizen, in the comprehensive guide. From the technical data to tips and tricks - we'll also show you how to get an F8C!

What is the best ship for solo mining in Star Citizen?

The Prospector has long been the preferred ship for solo miners and surveyors throughout the universe.

What is the fastest combat ship in Star Citizen?

Features. By far the fastest member of the series, the 350r refocus the 300's power and translates it into pure speed.

What is the best multi person ship in Star Citizen?

If players are looking for a more tailored experience, there are definitely some better options at a larger cost. Drake Cutlass Black - 1,385,300 aUEC. RSI Constellation Andromeda - 3,548,000 aUEC. Aegis Hammerhead - 12,459,900 aUEC. Aegis Retaliator Bomber - 4,031,700 aUEC. Drake Caterpillar - 4,686,600. More items... Jan 14, 2023

What ship has the most firepower in Star Citizen?

Most pilot firepower: Corsair with over 12k burst DPS with the right loadout. Biggest gun slot: Officially obtainable: Inferno/Ion with bespoke S7 weapons.

What is the fastest car in Star Citizen?

By far the fastest member of the family, the 350r refocus all of the 300's power and translates it into pure speed. Measurement. Length. 25.0m. Beam. 17.0m. Height. 8.0m. Size. ... Structural. Cargo Capacity. SCM Speed. 258 m/s. Afterburner Speed. 1,345 m/s. Min Crew. Max Crew. ... Maneuvering. Pitch Max. - deg/s. Yaw Max. - deg/s. Roll Max. - deg/s.

Which grade is best Star Citizen?

Hardpoint matrix Classification Rating Description Grade A or 1 Best performing, can have additional item slot (Sub Items). B or 2 Good performance, can have additional item slot (Sub Items). C or 3 Standard for most ships, average performance. D or 4 Low quality, used by NPC. 10 more rows

What is the non lethal weapon in Star Citizen?

The Judge Stun Pistol is a reliable and safe option for those who require a non-lethal means of defense in close quarters situations. Its quality construction and design make it a valuable asset for those who prioritize safety and effectiveness.

What is the best ship to fly in Star Citizen?

Your Top Sixteen Heavy Duty - Aegis Reclaimer. ... Heavy Duty - Drake Vulture. ... Speed Demons - Mirai Fury LX. ... Speed Demons - Origin M50. ... Run & Gun - Anvil F8C Lightning. ... Run & Gun - Anvil F7C Hornet Mk II. ... Pathfinder - Origin 890 Jump. ... Pathfinder - Origin 600i Explorer. More items...

What ship holds the most cargo in Star Citizen?

The Hull E FROM Their potential load (and modularity) is unparalleled, however: no other ship allows as much room to store goods or to modify towards another role!

What is the most expensive starship in Star Citizen?

As of 29 November 2017, the most expensive ship available to buy in Star Citizen was the " Origin 890 Jump" interstellar yacht . The ship – which players can buy despite the game not having been released – is available from the game's online store (robertsspaceindustries.com) for $1,068.00 USD (inc. 20% VAT).

What is the fastest ship in Star Citizen?

Features. By far the fastest member of the series, the 350r refocus the 300's power and translates it into pure speed.

Best Ship Star Citizen - Loneshade's Ship guide (2024)

Hello fellow Citizens, welcome to my personal ship guide!

Last Update: May 25th, 2024 - Fixed all the retaliator links after RSI changed that ship and removed the bomber variant (it's now become a base variant with torpedo bay modules as an addon.) Added MPUV Tractor, Added Sabre Firebird, Added Pulse and Pulse LX. Added Ironclad & Ironclad Assault

New players and veterans tend to ask me, ‘What is the best ship for me? What should I buy? It's easy to get lost in the wealth of choices RSI provides, especially since, based on your skill level, hardware and gear, game style preference, and even aesthetic preferences, the best ship for two different people may vary greatly. So while there’s no generic answer to this question, this guide aims to make your decision easier, providing a quick and easy overview of what choices are available to you and giving all any links you can need to find more detailed information and to support your decision!
That said, note that I now also have a similarVehicle Guideavailable!

If you’re looking for a more intrinsic and personal recommendation, find me on Star-Hangar’sdiscord live chat, where we can gladly discuss details to help you find out what fits you best, as well as other frequently asked aspects such as whether or not to go for ships with LTI (Life Time Insurance).

As a note to veterans, it's a good idea to search this page before buying a ship you’re potentially interested in, as you can quickly find the links to what alternatives are worth investigating, before making your choice. Have fun, and see you in the ‘verse!

New Citizens – check this out first!

If you’re new to Star Citizen, remember to check this out first:

1)Referral Program:
Before youenlist a Star Citizen Account with RSI… Star-Hangar is sponsoring new players with its referral program. Just check the“Star Citizen Account” in the FAQor ask their staff inDiscord Live Chatabout it!

2)Game Package:
If you don’t have a game package yet, remember that you can start with any cheap pack, but you may just want to make sure it also includes the Squadron 42 single-player campaign. Buying this from RSI has become expensive, but Star-Hangar has cheaper options available: Starter Packages

Your ship overview!

The main purpose of this guide is that if you think, “Hey, that’s a cool ship,” then you can browse the star citizen ship list and see what alternatives we have to choose from that you might want to consider. So here’s your overview:

The Starter Ships

These ships are a good choice to check out the game while keeping costs low. Being budget all-rounders, they can be used for traveling, moving a bit of cargo, and engaging in easy fights.

Core ships of this class are:

Aurora MR: basic multirole starter ship
Search & Buy your Aurora MR, or findUpgradesand Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Aurora MR;Commercial; made by RSI;
Mustang Alpha: combat-focused starter ship
Search & Buy: your Mustang Alpha, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Mustang Alpha;Commercial; made by CNOU;
Alternate SkinVariants: Specs Alpha Vindicator
100-Series 100i: Luxurious Starter ship
Search & Buyyour 100i, or findUpgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 100i; Commercial; made by Origin;
Cutter Transport: balanced short range starter ship
Search & Buy: your Cutter Transport, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Cutter Transport; made by Drake;

Some variants and similar alternatives exist, offering minor improvements:

Syulen: Alien Xi'An Starter Ship
Search & Buy: your Syulen, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Syulen; Commercial made by Gatac;
Nomad: Starter Ship with exterior Cargo
Search & Buy your Nomad, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Nomad;made by CNOU;
100-Series 125a: Combat Variant
Search & Buyyour 125a, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 125a;Commercial; made by Origin;
100-Series 135c:Increased Capacity
Search & Buy: your 135c, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 135c;Commercial; made by Origin;
Aurora CL: Increased Capacity
Search & Buy: your Aurora CL,or find Upgradesand Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Aurora CL;Commercial;made by RSI;
Aurora ES: Exploration Focus
Search & Buy your Aurora ES, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Aurora ES;Commercial;made by RSI;
Aurora LX: Luxury Variant
Search & Buy: your Aurora LX, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Aurora LX;Commercial; made by RSI;
Cutter Rambler: long-range variant
Search & Buy: your Cutter Rambler, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Cutter Rambler; made by Drake;
Pisces:Small Explorer with tiny cargo
Search & Buy: your C8 Pisces, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs C8 Pisces;made by Anvil;
Pisces Expedition:Small Explorer with tiny cargo
Search & Buy: your Pisces Expedition, or find UpgradesandAdd-Ons;
More Information:Specs Pisces Expedition; made by Anvil;

Whichever you choose, you’ll want to upgrade sooner than later.

All-Rounder Ships

All-rounders can transport small quantities of cargo, are suited to take into combat they offer basic exploration capabilities. Versatile, customizable, and fit for a variety of missions.

Core Ships of this class are:

300i: Luxurious small All-Rounder
Search & Buy: your 300i, or find UpgradesandAdd-Ons;
More Information: Specs 300i;Commercial;made by Origin;
Avenger Titan: Allrounder with good cargo capacity
Search & Buy: your Avenger Titan, or findUpgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Avenger Titan;made by Aegis;
Reliant Tana Skirmisher: combat-focused small transport for 2 crew
Search & Buy: your Reliant Tana, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Reliant Tana;Commercial;made by MISC;

300i and Avenger are similar single-seated ships, whereas the Reliant is made for two. Alternate ships and variants you’ll want to check out:

300-Series 315p: Luxurious All-Rounder with Exploration Focus
Search & Buy: your 315p, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 315p;Launch Party;made by Origin;
300-Series 325a: Luxurious All-Rounder with Combat Focus
Search & Buy: your 325a, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 325a;Launch Party; made by Origin;
Avenger Renegade: Allrounder with Cargo & Combat Focus
Search & Buy: your Avenger Renegade, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Avenger Renegade;made by Aegis;
Syulen: Alien Xi'An Starter Ship
Search & Buy: your Syulen, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Syulen; Commercial made by Gatac;
Reliant Kore Hauler: small cargo ship for 2 crew
Search & Buy:your Reliant Kore, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Reliant Kore;Commercial;made by MISC;
Reliant Sen Researcher: small All-Rounder with Exploration Focus
Search & Buy: your Reliant Sen, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Reliant Sen;made by MISC;
Hornet F7C: Medium Fighter with a smallcargo storage
Search & Buy: your Hornet F7C, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Hornet F7C;Commercial; made by Anvil;
Cutlass Black: heavy Fighter/Transport hybrid
Search & Buy: your Cutlass Black, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Cutlass Black;Commercial; made by Drake;
Alternate Skin Variants: Specs Cutlass Black Best in Show

All ships listed are versatile, somewhat customizable, and useful improvements compared to starter ships.

Mulitcrew All-Rounder Ships

The largest size of all-rounders can transport cargo, take on combat missions, and offer basic exploration capabilities. Versatile, customizable, and often modular, they fit a variety of missions. These are your typical jack-of-all-trades multiplayer ships that can decently handle various roles.

Galaxy: Modular Corvette sized All-Rounder ship
Search & Buy: your Galaxy, or findUpgrades, Modules, and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Galaxy; made by RSI;

‘Small’ Cargo Ships

These ships are single-purpose for cargo transportation. Thanks to their small size, they can traverse small jump points, allowing for shorter routes when time is money. They are also useful as entry-level ships for traders with a limited budget and small crew.

These models will be of interest to you:

Freelancer: Armored Transport
Search & Buy: your Freelancer, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Freelancer;Commercial;made by MISC;
Hull A: Small Transport
Search & Buy: your Hull A, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Hull A;made by MISC;
Reliant Kore Hauler: small transport with some combat ability
Search & Buy: your Reliant Kore, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Reliant Kore;Commercial;made by MISC;
Cutlass Black: Fighter/Transport hybrid
Search & Buy: your Cutlass Black, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Cutlass Black;Commercial; made by Drake;
Alternate Skin Variants: Specs Cutlass Black Best in Show;
Spirit C1: small Transport with minor combat capability
Search & Buy: your Spirit C1, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Spirit C1; Commercial; made by Crusader;

All of these are transportation-focused ships, assuming a typical crew of 2. The Cutlass is an exception, as that is built with the capability to hold itself in a fight. Alternate options worth checking out are:

Aurora CL: Starter Ship with Increased Capacity
Search & Buy: your Aurora CL, or findUpgradesand Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Aurora CL;Commercial;made by RSI;
MPUV Cargo: Tiny Utility Cargo ship to supply bigger vessels
Search & Buy: your MPUV Cargo, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs MPUV Cargo;Commercial;made by Argo;
MPUV Tractor: A variant optimized for fast un/loading containers to bigger vessels
Search & Buy: your MPUV Tractor, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs MPUV Tractor;made by Argo;
400i: Luxury Cruise Ship with Cargo Capacity
Search & Buy: your 400i, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 400i;Commercial; made by Origin;

These ships are well fit for new and independent traders alike.

‘Medium’ Cargo Ships

Versatile Cargo ships with significant capacity, still retain the capability to act independently. These ships offer a good balance of risk vs. reward for small crews of typically 2-4 people.

These ships will be of interest to you:

Constellation Andromeda: Versatile Cargo Ship with Snub Fighter Docking Port
Search & Buy: your Constellation Andromeda, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Andromeda;Launch Party;made by RSI;
Railen: Alien Xi'An Cargo Ship
Search & Buy: your Railen, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Railen; made by Gatac;
Constellation Taurus: Increased Cargo Capacity
Search & Buy: your Constellation Taurus, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Constellation Taurus;Commercial; made by RSI;
Zeus MK2 CL: Allrounder Cargo Variant
Search & Buy: your Zeus MK2 CL, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Zeus MK2 CL; made by RSI;
Freelancer Max: Armored Transport with slightly enhanced capacity
Search & Buy:your Freelancer Max, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Freelancer Max;made by MISC;
Raft: Cargo Hauler with standardized containers
Search & Buy: your Raft, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Raft;made by Argo;
Mercury: Medium sized Information & Cargo Transport
Search & Buy: your Mercury, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Mercury; made by Crusader;

The ships above seem a solid choice for anyone who wants to specialize in trading runs.
Alternatively worth checking out:

Corsair:Explorer with decent cargo capacity
Search & Buy: your Corsair, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Corsair;Commercial; made by Drake;
Retaliator (with Forward & Aft Cargo Modules): Retrofit Military Ship
Search & Buy:your Retaliator Base,or find Upgrades, Modules,and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Retaliator Base;made by Aegis;

Theseships are good to make money bytrading goods for small crews or for running transportation missions.

‘Large’ Cargo Ships

Costly high-capacity ships that are vulnerable on their own. They have increased crew requirements of typically at least 4 crew and operations need to be well planned.
Typical ships of this class are:

‘Huge’ Cargo Ships

Top-of-the-line capacity – but these ships will also require tedious planning on each trip you take. Expect high crew requirements and mandatory escorts if you want to operate these ships.
Typical choices include:

Merchantman: Alien Banu Trade Ship
Search & Buy: your Merchantman, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Merchantman; made by Banu;
Hull C: hauler for large cargo volume
Search & Buy: your Hull C, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Hull C; Commercial; made by MISC;
Ironclad (Base Variant): Armored Freighter
Search & Buy: your Ironclad, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Ironclad; made by Drake;

Never operating any of these ships alone and/or without a military escort is recommended.
Alternatively, these ships also qualify in this category but may not be as cost-effective:

Ironclad Assauld: Troop Transport Variant
Search & Buy: your Ironclad Assault, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Ironclad Assault; made by Drake;
Kraken PrivateerCapital Ship Class, Light Carrier, and Merchant Ship
Search & Buy: your Kraken Privateer (Account);
More Information:Specs Kraken Privateer; made by Drake;

Note that huge Cargo ships may require significant time for loading and unloading, thus they are recommended to be used on main trade routes.

‘Super-Sized’ Cargo Ships

Where capacity is all that matters… these ships go beyond what’s normally thought possible. Loading but one of these ships may drain the funds of a moderately sized guild – you’d better make sure not to lose that cargo!

Hull D: 4 times the capacity of a huge transport!
Search & Buy:your Hull D, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Hull D;made by MISC;
Hull E: 10 times the capacity of a huge transport!
Search & Buy:your Hull E, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Hull E;made by MISC;

These ships are typically not for personal use but for large-scale guild operations.

‘Huge’ Liquid Transports

These transports are designed to shuttle liquids rather than solid goods.

Starfarer: Refinery Capability, refuels other ships
Search & Buy: your Starfarer, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Starfarer;Spotlight;Commercial;made by MISC;
Starfarer Gemini: Military Variant, refuels other ships
Related: your Starfarer Gemini, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Starfarer Gemini;Commercial;made by MISC;

Starfarers have the capability to refuel other ships in flight.

Mining Ships

If you want to extract minerals from asteroids and planets, these ships will be of interest to you:

Prospector: Single Person Mining Ship, may drill on planets
Search & Buy: your Prospector, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Prospector;Commercial;Fanvid;made by MISC;
Mole: Mid Sized Mining Ship, capable of parallel mining also on planets
Search & Buy: your Mole, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Mole;Commercial; made by Argo;
Alternate SkinVariants: Specs Mole Talus; Specs Mole Carbon;
Arrastra: Mid Range Deep Space Mining Ship
Search & Buy: your Arrastra, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Arrastra;made by RSI;
Orion: Industrial Large-Scale Asteroid Mining
Search & Buy: your Orion, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Orion; made by RSI;

Additionally, these ships do have mining capability:

Odyssey: Explorer with good Cargo Capacity and Mining & Refining Tech
Search & Buy: your Odyssey, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Odyssey;made by MISC;

Please note that mining operations can be dangerous and protective escorts are advised.
Alternatively, you may bring a small mining Vehicle that fits your hangar or cargo bay and which you can unload on planets for surface mining. See our Vehicle Guide for more information on that.

Repair Ships

Repair other ships wherever you go, these ships are equipped with drones and repair tools for small to large vessels:

Vulcan: Multi-Purpose Support Ship with Repair Drones
Search & Buy: your Vulcan, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Vulcan;made by Aegis;
Crucible: Mobile Garage and Repair ship
Search & Buy: your Crucible, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Crucible;made by Anvil;

You’ll probably want to ensure additional escort. Additionally, you may want to check out these ships, which may help your repair & recovery:

SRV: tugboat for freight, cargo, and ship towing
Search & Buy: your Argo SRV, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs SRV; made by Argo;

Refuel Ships

Extending the range of your ships is possible, by refueling them in deep space. These ships can support keeping your combat fleets going or enable extended long-distance trips for your transport ships and other operations.

Vulcan: Multi-Purpose Support Ship with Repair Drones
Search & Buy: your Vulcan, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Vulcan;made by Aegis;
Starfarer: Refinery Capability, refuels other ships
Search & Buy: your Starfarer, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Starfarer;Spotlight;Commercial;made by MISC;
Starfarer Gemini: Military Variant, refuels other ships
Related: your Starfarer Gemini, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Starfarer Gemini;Commercial;made by MISC;

Make sure you never run out of fuel in deep space, it’s cold and lonely there!

Salvage Ships

Dismantle and deconstruct relics and destroyed ships on large-scale salvage operations.

Reclaimer: Industrial Scale Salvage Ship
Search & Buy: your Reclaimer, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Reclaimer;Commercial;made by Aegis;
Alternate Skin Variants: Specs Reclaimer Best in Show
Vulture: Entry Salvage Ship
Search & Buy: your Vulture, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Vulture;Commercial;made by Drake;

While you can always use mobile gear for small-scale salvage, there’s currently but one choice for industrial dismantling operations.
Additionally, you may want to check out these ships, which may help your salvage operation:

SRV: tugboat for freight, cargo and ship towing
Search & Buy: your Argo SRV, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs SRV; made by Argo;

Short Range / Personal Explorers

If you want to get into exploring alone or with a friend, there are a lot of ships capable to explore new frontiers:

300-Series 315p: Luxurious All-Rounder with Exploration Focus
Search & Buy: your 315p, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 315p;Launch Party;made by Origin;
Mustang Beta: Starter Ship Exploration Variant
Search & Buy: your Mustang Beta, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Mustang Beta;Commercial; made by CNOU;
Freelancer DUR: Small Armoured Transport with Exploration Focus
Search & Buy: your Freelancer DUR, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Freelancer Dur;made by MISC;
Zeus MK2 ES: Explorer variant
Search & Buy: your Zeus MK2 ES, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Zeus MK2 ES; made by RSI;
Pisces:Small Explorer with tiny cargo
Search & Buy: your C8 Pisces, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs C8 Pisces;made by Anvil;
PiscesExpedition: Small form Explorer with a little cargo capacity
Search & Buy: your C8x Pisces Expedition, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information Specs C8x Pisces Expedition;made by Anvil;
Terrapin: Armored Exploration and Avionics Craft
Search & Buy: your Terrapin, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Terrapin;Commercial;made by Anvil;

Also, you may want to check out these options:

Aurora ES: Starter Ship Variant with Exploration Focus
Search & Buy: your Aurora ES, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Aurora ES;Commercial; made by RSI;
Cutter Scout: newcomer scout ship
Search & Buy: your Cutter Scout, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Cutter Scout; made by Drake;
400i: Medium Sized Luxury Yacht
Search & Buy: your 400i, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 400i;Commercial; made by Origin;

Above explorers are limited to short and moderate Ranges, however, they are also mobile and capable to explore small jump points.

Long-Range Expedition Ships

To go boldly where no man has gone before, these ships are to your liking – travel vast distances and handle any situation you encounter. Be advised though, that you’ll need several crew members to operate them:

Carrack: Modular, Armored Explorer
Search & Buy: your Carrack, or find Upgrades andAdd-Ons;
More Information:Specs Carrack; Commercial;made by Anvil;
Alternate Skin Variants:Specs Carrack Expedition;
Odyssey: Explorer with good Cargo Capacity and Mining & Refining Tech
Search & Buy: your Odyssey, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Odyssey;made by MISC;
Origin 600i Explorer: Luxurious Exploration Vessel
Search & Buy:your 600i Explorer, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 600i Explorer;Commercial; made by Origin;
Constellation Aquila: Exploration Variant of a medium-sized Cargo Ship
Search & Buy: your Constellation Aquila, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Constellation Aquila;Commercial; made by RSI;
Corsair Well-armed Exploration Vessel
Search & Buy: your Corsair, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Corsair;Commercial; made by Drake;
Endeavor: Deep Space Research Ship with customize-able modules
Search & Buy: your Endeavor, or find Upgrades, Modules and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Endeavor;made by MISC;

Note that all ships can bring at least one of its snub fighters for defense – but remember, they are built and equipped to overcome natural obstacles, not military engagements.

Colonization Ships

What’s the purpose of going to remote places if you can’t stay there? If your dream isn’t just about discovering strange places but about colonizing them, then look no further:

Pioneer: Colonisation Vessel with Habitat Module Factory
Search & Buy: your Pioneer, or find Add-Ons and Land Deeds;
More Information: Specs Pioneer;made by CNOU;

Whether you want to expand your business or build yourself a new home – the frontiers are rich in opportunity for everyone!

Racing Ships

Star Citizen is well-known for its tough and highly competitive race tracks. Think you’ve got what it takes to be the fastest? These ships may be of interest to you:

300 Series 350R: All-Rounder Racing Variant with Twin Engine
Search & Buy: your 350r,or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs 350R; made by Origin;
M50: Small and maneuverable Racing Ship
Search & Buy: your M50, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs M50;Spotlight;Commercial; made by Origin;
Mustang Gamma: Racing Variant of the popular Starter Ship
Search & Buy: your Mustang Gamma, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Mutang Gamma;Commercial;made by CNOU;
Mustang Omega: Special Edition Racing Variant of the popular Starter Ship
Search & Buy: your Mustang Omega;
More Information: Specs Mustang Omega;made by CNOU;
P-Series P-72 Archimedes: Racing Variant of the Snub Fighter
Search & Buy: your P-72 Archimedes, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs P-72 Archimedes; made by Kruger;
Alternate Skin Variants: Specs P-72 Archimedes Emerald;
Razor: Advanced Racing Ship
Search & Buy:your Razor, or find Ugprades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Razor;Commercial;made by MISC;
Razor LX: Racing Ship Variant focusing on Speed over Maneuverability
Search & Buy: your Razor LX, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Razor LX;Commercial; made by MISC;
Fury LX: Racing Variant of Light Fighter with Xi'An Technology
Search & Buy: your Fury LX, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Fury LX; Commercial; made by Mirai;

All of the above are ships built for racing. In addition, the ships below are known to be very fast, albeit not dedicated to space racing:

Razor EX: Stealth Variant of the racing ship
Search & Buy:your Razor EX, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Razor EX;Commercial; made by MISC;
P-Series P-52 Merlin: fast Snub Fighter
Search & Buy: your P-52 Merlin, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Merlin; made by Kruger;
Herald: fast Info Runner
Search & Buy: your Herald, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More InformationSpecs Herald; made by Drake;
85x: Small Luxury Taxi
Search & Buy: your 85x, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs 85x;Spotlight; made by Origin;

Gravlev Racing Bikes

If you want a small fast bike to compete on race tracks both in space or near the ground, these gravlev racing bikes might be the thing for you:

Nox: Gravlev racing bike capable of space flight
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More Information:Specs Nox;Commercial; made by Aopoa;
X1 Velocity: Gravlev racing bike capable of space flight
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More Information: Specs X1 Velocity; made by Origin;
Pulse LX: unarmed Gravlev Racing Variant
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More Information: Specs Pulse LX; made by Mirai;

Note that gravlev bikes may not be able to enter and leave the atmosphere of planets on their own.

Bounty Hunters

For earning money as a bounty hunter, you need the capability to bring your victims home alive. These ships provide the required holding cells:

Avenger Stalker: Allrounder Police Variant
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More Information:Specs Avenger Stalker;Launch Party;made by Aegis;
Cutlass Blue: Police Variant Fighter/Transport
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More Information:Specs Cutlass Blue; made by Drake;
Hawk: Light fighter with single prison storage and EMP capability
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More Information: Specs Hawk;Commercial;made by Anvil;

Safe for capital warships like the Idris that typically provide some holding cells as well, there are no alternate options to safely transport your ‘passengers’ - that is, unless you keep them knocked out cold, in which case ships in the All-Rounder category might also work well for you.

Gravlev Space Bikes

This category includes small, typically open canopy snub fighters, that are also capable of levitation land travel.

Dragonfly Yellowjacket: Dual-Seated Gravlev Bike capable of Space Flight
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More Information: Specs Dragonfly Yellowjacket;Commercial; made by Drake;
Dragonfly Black: Dual-Seated Gravlev Bike capable of Space Flight
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More Information: Specs Dragonfly Black;Commercial; made by Drake;
Nox: Gravlev Racing Bike capable of Space Flight
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More Information:Specs Nox;Commercial; made by Aopoa;
Nox Kue: Gravlev Racing Bike capable of Space Flight
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More Information: Specs Nox Kue;Commercial; made by Aopoa;
X1 Baseline Edition: Gravlev Bike capable of Space Flight
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More Information: Specs X1 Baseline; made by Origin;
X1 Velocity: Gravlev Racing Bike capable of Space Flight
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More Information: Specs X1 Velocity; made by Origin;
X1 Force: Gravlev Bike tuned for Ground & Space Combat
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More Information:Specs X1 Force; made by Origin;
Pulse(Base Variant): Hoverbike with integrated weaponry
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More Information: Specs Pulse; made by Mirai;

Other Choices worth checking:

Hoverquad: Unarmed Civilian Gravlev Quad
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More Information:Specs Hoverquad;Trailer; made by CNOU;

While preferable to being used as land vehicles and barely fit space combat, they still find popular use on transport ships for combat duty, since they easily fit into most cargo bays and can be used as both, an additional defense craft and for planet-based operations. Note, however, that ships in this category may be unable to enter or leave the atmosphere of planets on their own.

Snub Fighters

Most of these ships are just racers with guns tagged to them whose purpose is to irritate and distract your enemies. They are typically used in conjunction with larger craft, allowing them to escape if attacked.

85x: Small Luxury Taxi
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More Information:Specs 85x;Spotlight; made by Origin;
M50: Small and manueverable Racing Ship and Interceptor
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More Information: Specs M50;Spotlight;Commercial; made by Origin;
P-Series P-52 Merlin: fast Snub Fighter
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More Information: Specs Merlin; made by Kruger;
P-Series P-72 Archimedes: Racing Variant of the Snub Fighter
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More Information: Specs P-72 Archimedes; made by Kruger;
Alternate Skin Variants: Specs P-72 Archimedes Emerald;

These ships are meant as interceptors, working together with bigger ships carried docked onto bigger ships – you’ll rather not want to use them for dogfights on their own. Alternatively, also check out these ships:

Light Fighters

Light fighters are fairly cheap but built to kill. Utilizing solid firepower, combined with high speed and maneuverability, these ships can be deadly even to larger enemies. However, lacking heavy armor and shields also makes them vulnerable to hostile fire.

Arrow: Fast and Nimble Light Fighter
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More Information: Specs Arrow;Commercial;made by Anvil;
Gladius: Nimble and Durable Light Fighter
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More Information:Specs Gladius;Launch Party;made by Aegis;
Alternate Skin Variants:Specs Gladius Pirate;
Gladius Valiant: Improved Combat Variant
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More Information: Specs Gladius Valiant;made by Aegis;
Buccaneer: Small and Nimble Light Fighter
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More Information:Specs Buccaneer;Spotlight; made by Drake;
Hawk: Light fighter with single prison storage and EMP capability
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More Information: Specs Hawk;Commercial;made by Anvil;
Sabre Raven: Stealth Fighter with EMP capability
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More Information: Specs Sabre Raven;Launch Party;made by Aegis;
Scythe: Alien Vanduul Light Fighter
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More Information: Specs Scythe;Commercial; manufacturer unknown;
Talon: Alien Tevarin Light Fighter (Replica)
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More Information Specs Talon; made by Esperia;
Fury (Base Variant): Light Fighter based on Xi'An Technology
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More Information: Specs Fury; Commercial; made by Mirai;
Blade: Alien Vanduul Scout (Replica)
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More Information Specs Blade;Commercial;made by Esperia;
Kharthu-Al: Alien Xi’An Scout
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More Information:Specs Kharthu-Al; Spotlight; made by Aopoa;

The fighters above were built primarily as light combat ships, however also the hybrid fighters listed below can fill a similar role:

Mustang Delta: Enhanced Starter Ship with additional Weapons and Armor
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More Information:Specs Mustang Delta;Commercial; made by CNOU;
Aurora LN: Enhanced Starter, Budget Ship with Additional Weapons
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More Information:Specs Aurora LN;Commercial; made by RSI;
300-Series 325a: Luxurious All-Rounder with Combat Focus
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More Information: Specs 325a;Launch Party; made by Origin;
300 Series 350R: All-Rounder Racing Variant with Twin Engine
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More Information: Specs 350R; made by Origin;
Avenger Renegade: Allrounder with Cargo & Combat Focus
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More Information:Specs Avenger Renegade;made by Aegis;
Talon Shrike: Alien Light Fighter (Replica) - Missile Loadout Variant
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More Information: Specs Talon Shrike; made by Aopoa;
Fury MX: Missile Variant of Light Fighter with Xi'An Technology
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More Information: Specs Fury MX; Commercial; made by Mirai;

Light fighters are best used by highly skilled pilots: Superior speed and agility allow the pilot to control and dominate the engagement; however, lacking heavy shields and armor, even the slightest mistake may instantly prove fatal in combat.

Medium Fighters

High Firepower, decently maneuverable, and extremely deadly – medium fighters are your front-line troopers. While fairly expensive, these state-of-the-art fighters are currently dominating the Arena:

Hornet F7C MK2: Powerful Medium Fighter
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More Information:Specs Hornet F7C MK2; Commercial; made by Anvil;
Hornet F7C Wildfire: balanced Medium Fighter
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More Information:Specs Hornet Wildfire;made by Anvil;
Hornet F7C-M Heartseeker: Dual-Seated Medium Fighter Variant with Improved Weaponry
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More Information:Specs Super Hornet;made by Anvil;
Hornet F7C-M Superhornet: Dual-Seated Medium Fighter with Improved Armor
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More Information:Specs Super Hornet;made by Anvil;
Glaive: Alien Vanduul Medium Fighter (Replica)
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More Information: Specs Glaive;made by Esperia;
Scorpius: Dual-Seated Fighter with Controllable Remote Turret
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More Information: Specs Scorpius; Commercial; made by RSI;
Sabre: Heavy Shielded Stealth Fighter
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More Information: Specs Sabre;Spotlight;made by Aegis;
Sabre Comet: Heavy Shielded Stealth Fighter with Improved Weaponry
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More Information:Specs Sabre Comet;made by Aegis;
San’tok.Yāi: Alien Xian Medium Fighter
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More Information: Specs San’tok.Yāi; Commercial; made by Aopoa;
F8C Lightning Civilian: Next Generation Medium Fighter (restricted availability)
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More Information: Galactapedia;Launch Party;made by Anvil;
F8C Lightning Executive: Next Generation Medium Fighter (restricted availability)
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More Information: Galactapedia;Launch Party;made by Anvil;

Additional ships capable to perform this role:

Hornet F7C-S Ghost: Lesser Armed Stealth-Variant of the Medium Fighter
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More Information: Specs Hornet Ghost;made by Anvil;
Hurricane: Medium Fighter sporting a Manned Turret
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More Information:Specs Hurricane;Commercial;made by Anvil;
Buccaneer: Vulnerable but Heavily-Armed Light Fighter
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More Information:Specs Buccaneer;Spotlight; made by Drake;
Sabre Firebird: the popular Fighter's missile variant
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More Information:Specs Sabre Firebird;Commercial; made by Aegis;

As opposed to Light Fighters, medium fighters are a little more forgiving of mistakes thanks to the armor and/or shields provided. While not as nimble, these ships typically make up the main body of a fighting force.

Heavy Fighters

Heavily armed multi-crew ships, capable of dealing devastating damage against other fighters and medium-sized ships alike. These ships typically sport manned turrets to provide cover against lighter fighters. Don’t expect them to be superior to other fighter classes – but they can take a beating while they take out attackers with their own guns, turrets, and missiles.

Vanguard Warden: Long Range Heavy Fighter
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More Information: Specs Vanguard Warden;made by Aegis;
Defender: Alien Banu Heavy Fighter
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More Information:Specs Defender; unknown Banu Souli;

Also check these ships, that work well in a similar role:

Ares Ion: Anti Capship Fighter designed for Energy Loadouts
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More Information: Specs Ares Ion; Commercial;made by Crusader;
Ares Inferno: Anti Capship Fighter designed for Balistic Loadouts
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More Information: Specs Ares Ion;Commercial;made by Crusader;
Cutlass Black: heavy Fighter/Transport hybrid
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More Information: Specs Cutlass Black;Commercial; made by Drake;
Alternate Skin Variants: Specs Cutlass Black Best in Show
Cutlass Blue: Police Variant Fighter/Transport
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More Information:Specs Cutlass Blue; made by Drake;
Vanguard Harbinger: Heavy Fighter with Torpedo Module
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More Information: Specs Harbinger;made by Aegis;
Scorpius: Dual-Seated Fighter with Controllable Remote Turret
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More Information: Specs Scorpius; Commercial; made by RSI;

Heavy fighters are probably less ideal for dogfights as they aren’t very nimble. You’ll mostly find them where you expect heavy and/or chaotic incoming fire, or against larger craft.

Torpedo Bombers

Torpedo Bombers are designed to take out larger, if not capital ships. Bringing torpedoes might be a wise choice if you need to break targets that heavy fighters can’t. Check out these options:

Gladiator: Carrier-based Light Bomber
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More Information: Specs Gladiator;made by Anvil;
Eclipse: Heavy Stealth Bomber
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More Information:Specs Eclipse;Commercial;made by Aegis;
Retaliator (with Forward & Aft Torpedo Modules): Heavy Long Range Bomber
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More Information: Specs Retaliator;Spotlight;Launch Party;made by Aegis;

Alternatively, you may want to take a look at these ships too:

Vanguard Harbinger: Heavy Fighter with small Torpedoes
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More Information: Specs Harbinger;made by Aegis;
Freelancer MIS: Missile Boat, loads of missiles but no torpedoes
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More Information: Specs Freelancer Mis;made by MISC;
Sabre Firebird: the popular Fighter's missile variant
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More Information:Specs Sabre Firebird;Commercial; made by Aegis;

Most Torpedo Bombers can handle themselves well enough in a fight. Since they’re prime targets for fighters though, you probably want to bring an escort.

Planetary Bombers

The following ships are designed for planetary bombardment. Classical, effective, and deadly, they decimate enemy defenses before your own ground troops move in.

Hercules Starlifter A2: High Capacity Military Transport with supersized Bombs
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More Information: Specs Hercules A2;Commercial;made by Crusader;
Spirit A1: ground bomber carrying multiple bombs
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More Information: Specs Spirit A1; Commercial; made by Crusader;

Warships

Warships offer massive firepower, yet they need large crews. Warships are often used as flagships for smaller battle units, for patrol duty or as escorts for large convoys or capital ships.

PerseusCorvette Class Warship
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More Information: Specs Perseus;made by RSI;
Polaris Militia Torpedo Corvette
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More Information: Specs Polaris;made by RSI;
HammerheadCorvette-Sized Military Gunboat
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More Information: Specs Hammerhead;made by Aegis;
Alternate SkinVariants: Specs Hammerhead Best in Show

The ships below are also well large, well-armed ships that may interest you – though designed with different roles in mind, hence they don't quite fit the ‘warship’ term:

890 Jump: Corvette-Sized Luxury Yacht
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More Information:Specs 890 Jump; made by Origin;

Escort Carriers

The focus of Escort Carriers is to transport a limited number of fighters and bombers into battle range, to refuel and repair them, enabling them to act as a forward battle base.

Idris-P:Capital Ship Class, Militia Frigate
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More Information: Specs Idris-P;made by Aegis;
Idris-K: Capital Ship Class, Militia Frigate with Laser Cannon
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More Information: Idris-P + extra Weapon Kit;made by Aegis;
Idris-M: Capital Ship Class, Military Frigate with Railgun
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More Information: Specs Idris-M; made by Aegis;
Kraken: Capital Ship Sized, Light Carrier
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More Information: Specs Kraken;Commercial;made by Drake;
Kraken Privateer: Capital Ship Sized, Light Carrier and Merchant Ship
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More Information:Specs Kraken Privateer;made by Drake;

also, check out some smaller-sized ships with similar capabilities:

Liberator: medium-sized transport with landing pads and vehicle storage
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More Information:Specs Liberator; made by Anvil;

Capital Ships

These characteristics define a capital ship: if the capital ships are beaten, the navy is beaten. But if the rest of the navy is beaten, the capital ships can still operate. Another characteristic that defines capital ships is that their main opponent is each other. Capital ships offer immense firepower but note that take-off alone is a massive undertaking: Crew requirements are immense, often requiring 30 people or more, and the cost of operations, weapons & ammunition, fuel, maintenance… expect Capital Ships to be operated by successful organizations only.

Idris-K: Capital Ship Class, Militia Frigate with Laser Cannon
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More Information: Idris-P + extra Weapon Kit;made by Aegis;
Idris-M: Capital Ship Class, Military Frigate with Railgun
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More Information: Specs Idris-M; made by Aegis;
Javelin: Capital Ship Class, Militia Destroyer
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More Information:Specs Javelin; made by Aegis;

Note that Idris, Kraken, and Javelins are not transferable like other ships. To acquire one, please contact Star-Hangar Staff in chat.

Reconnaissance

You can’t fight opponents you can’t find. These ships will change that:

Hornet F7C-R Tracker: medium Fighter with AWACS capability
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More Information:Specs Hornet Tracker;made by Anvil;
Terrapin: Carrier-Based AWACS Platform
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More Information:Specs Terrapin;Commercial;made by Anvil;

Alternatively these ships may help your Reconnaisance role, while potentially lacking some of the command and control functions sported by the previously mentioned reconnaisance ships:

Cutter Scout: newcomer scout ship
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More Information: Specs Cutter Scout; made by Drake;

Note that capital ships also tend to have advanced sensory capacity, but mobile reconnaissance craft will help increase your detection range.

Electronic Warfare

Looking for alternate methods to disable your enemies? Check out these ships:

Avenger Warlock: EMP Attack Ship
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More Information:Specs Avenger Warlock;Commercial; made by Aegis;
Sabre Raven: Stealth Fighter with EMP capability
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More Information: Specs Sabre Raven;Launch Party;made by Aegis;
Scorpius Antares: Stealth Fighter with EMP capability
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More Information: Specs Scorpius Antares; Commercial;made by RSI;
Vanguard Sentinel: EMP Attack & Hacking Platform
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More Information: Specs Vanguard Sentinel; made by Aegis;
Zeus MK2 MR: EMP Variant
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More Information: Specs Zeus MK2 MR; made by RSI;

Alternatively, also these ships offer limited EMP capability:

Hawk: Light fighter with single prison storage and EMP capability
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More Information:Specs Hawk;Commercial;made by Anvil;
Legionnaire: Boarding ship with electronic warfare equipment
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More Information: Specs Legionnaire; made by Anvil;

Also, check out Communication & Info Runner Ships for options on protecting data.

Tactical Warfare

Don't like direct engagements? Worry not, there are also indirect means of warfare at your disposal:

Nautilus: Minelayer / Minesweeper
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More Information:Specs Nautilus; made by Aegis;
Mantis: Quantum Interdiction
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More Information: Specs Mantis;Commercial;made by RSI;
Scorpius Antares: Stealth Fighter with EMP capability
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More Information: Specs Scorpius Antares; Commercial;made by RSI;

This concludes the direct warfare options, aside from ground vehicles that you'll find in our vehicle guide

Troop Transports

Preparing for a landing or an invasion? Here are the ships that can transport and support your troops:

Prowler: Iconic Alien Dropship (Tevarin Replica)
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More Information: Specs Prowler;Commercial;made by Esperia;
Cutlass Steel: Heavy-Fighter/Cargo Hybrid retrofit for Dropship Operations
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More Information:Specs Cutlass Steel; Commercial; made by Drake;
Legionnaire: Boarding ship with electronic warfare equipment
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More Information: Specs Legionnaire; made by Anvil;
Vanguard Hoplite: Heavy Fighter Variant with Integrated Dropship Module
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More Information: Specs Vanguard Hoplite; made by Aegis;
Valkyrie: Large Troop Transport with room for Vehicles
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More Information: Specs Valkyrie;Commercial; made by Anvil;
Alternate Skins: Specs Valkyrie Liberator;
Hercules Starlifter M2: Military Tank Transport
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More Information:Specs Hercules M2;Commercial; made by Crusader;
Ironclad Assauld: Troop Transport Variant
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More Information: Specs Ironclad Assault; made by Drake;

Additionally, these ships may be useful in a Dropship Role:

Redeemer: Gunship to provide Fire Support for Ground Troops
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More Information:Specs Redeemer;Commercial; made by Aegis;
Retaliator Base (with front Dropship module): Modular Transport equipable with Dropship Module
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More Information: Specs Retaliator Base; made by Aegis;
MPUV Personnel: Tiny Utility Shuttle to transport Multiple Passengers
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More Information:Specs MPUV Personnel;Commercial; made by Argo;

All these ships can transport and support soldiers in battle under enemy fire. For non-combat transportation, you may find additional alternatives in the Taxi & Transportation section.

Taxi & Personnel Transport

These ships can transport large numbers of people between sites and planets:

Gensis Starliner: Large Passenger Transport
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More Information: Specs Genesis; made by Crusader;

While the above ships are large-volume transports, there are alternative choices for more individual or short-range transportation

Constellation Phoenix: Luxury Yacht fit to transport a handful of VIP passengers.
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More Information:Specs Constellation Phoenix; made by RSI;
Spirit E1: Luxurious VIP Transport with minor combat capability
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More Information: Specs Spirit E1; made by Crusader;
MPUV Personnel: Tiny Utility Shuttle to transport Multiple Passengers
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More Information:Specs MPUV Personnel;Commercial; made by Argo;
85x: Small Luxury Taxi
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More Information:Specs 85x;Spotlight; made by Origin;

Ready to build your own transportation business?
For additional options, you may want to check the Troop Transport section above. While you’ll not need the extra armor, those ships are of course perfectly fit to transport persons too.

Communication & Info Runners

Data needs to be broadcast between locations. These ships can help ensure data is gathered and transmitted:

Herald: Fast Info Runner
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More Information: Specs Herald;made by Drake;
Mercury: Medium-sized Information & Cargo Transport
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More Information:Specs Mercury; made by Crusader;
Reliant Mako: News Van
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More Information:Specs Reliant Mako; made by MISC;

Make sure you are where the news is happening – there’s money to be earned with that!

First Aid Medical Ships

First Aid ships are typically limited to stabilizing patients, but cannot provide the full recovery and treatment that hospital ships can provide.

Pisces C8R: Small First Aid Ship
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More Information: Specs Pisces C8R; made by Anvil;
Cutlass Red: First Aid Ship
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More Information: Specs Cutlass Red; made by Drake;
Apollo Triage: First Aid Ship
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More Information: Specs Apollo Triage; made by RSI;
Apollo Medivac: Armoured Variant, First Aid Ship
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More Information: Specs Apollo Medivac; madeby RSI;

Medical Hospital Ships

Medical Ships treat the wounded and can cure almost every injury, as long as the patient is brought there alive.

Endeavor (with Hospital and Hangar Module): Exploration Ship repurposed as a mobile Hospital
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More Information: Specs Endeavor;made by MISC;
Galaxy (with Hospital Module): Modulaar Corvette sized All-Rounder ship
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More Information: Specs Galaxy; made by RSI;

Also while not as a main role, these ships support an advanced medical station capable of treating patients:

Carrack: Modular, Armored Explorer
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More Information:Specs Carrack; Commercial;made by Anvil;
Alternate Skin Variants:Specs Carrack Expedition;

Luxury Yachts

True Luxury doesn’t need a purpose… just relax and enjoy yourself!

Constellation Phoenix: Medium Size Luxury Yacht
Search & Buy: your Constellation Phoneix;
More Information:Specs Constellation Phoenix; made by RSI;
400i: Medium Sized Luxury Yacht
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More Information: Specs 400i;Commercial; made by Origin;
600i Touring: Large Luxury Yacht
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More Information:Specs 600i Touring;Commercial; made by Origin;
890 Jump: Capital Ship Size Luxury Yacht
Search & Buy: your 890 Jump;
More Information:Specs 890 Jump; made by Origin;

Also, check out these tiny Luxury ships, that may make a nice addition to your Luxury Yacht:

85x: Small Luxury Taxi
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More Information:Specs 85x;Spotlight; made by Origin;
Aurora LX: Luxury Variant of the popular Starter Ship
Search & Buy: your Aurora LX, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information:Specs Aurora LX;Commercial; made by RSI;
Spirit E1: Luxurious VIP Transport with minor combat capability
Search & Buy: your Spirit E1, or find Upgrades and Add-Ons;
More Information: Specs Spirit E1; made by Crusader;

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Classification	Rating	Description
Grade	A or 1	Best performing, can have additional item slot (Sub Items).
	B or 2	Good performance, can have additional item slot (Sub Items).
	C or 3	Standard for most ships, average performance.
	D or 4	Low quality, used by NPC.