Solar Cruiser

The Solar Cruiser is a purpose built multi-role vessel as an alternative to the Battlecruiser. The ship has slightly lower defensive statistics and power availability than the Battlecruiser but has an increased sublight speed of 0.3 LYs/m. Whereas the Battlecruiser focuses more on defence due to its flak cannons, the Solar Cruiser instead focuses on room installation. Bespoke to the Solar Cruiser it uses a modular room systems which allows it to fit rooms free of charge. This allows the vessel to be well suited for focusing on training skills.

Availability: Horizon Heavy Industries, Demarchists, Civilian Guild, Cromwell's Protectorate

Tier: 2

Shield: 500 ZWs

Hull: 500 GPa

Power: 6.0 ZWs

Speed: 0.30 LY/m

FTL Range: 10 LYs

FTL Charge Time: 5 minutes

Maximum Fuel: 100.0 LYs

Hold: 125 Mgs

Customisable Rooms: 1

Bays: 0

Can Land: Yes

Ship Docking: No

Length: 255 m

Width: 128 m

Decks: 8

Cost: 120,000 credits

Skill Requirement: No Skill Requirement.

Crew Requirement: 0

Guild Requirement: None.

Passive Perk: Modular Rooms
Ships with this perk can fit rooms free of charge that require the credits currency, thanks to reusable modular room fitting technology.

Defence Role

Defence role ships start combat with a 75% incoming damage modifier.

Starter Cards

[DEFENCE] Handbrake Manoeuvre: Modifies the following statistics instantly for [SELF]: Speed: +10%. Incoming Damage: -10%.

[DEFENCE] Defence Systems: Modifies the following statistics instantly for [SELF]: Hull: +2 GPa. Internal Systems: +1%. Engines: +1%. Light Drive: +1%. Defences: +1%.

[SPECIAL] Ground Retreat: Allows the ship to retreat to the surface of a planet.

Flight Time Units

As you use a ship for its intended purpose you will accumulate flight time units (FTUs) which can viewed in the tactical window. Once the FTUs reach 100% you will be awarded an upgraded version of the ship (if one is available), parked at a specified location.

The progression path for this ship is: Solar Cruiser

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