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: N30N ELITE EMPIRE, 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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