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Revision as of 00:28, 28 February 2016
Every space ship has a classification (class), cargo capability measured in tonnes, and available passenger compartments. Ship classes from 1 to 10 can be purchased from NPC space stations, yet the availability of ships between class 6 to 10 may be limited. Classes 11 or higher must be manufactured or purchased from players. All ships can be purchased from the Galactic Market (if available) or manufactured from private space stations (if blueprints are discovered through salvaging wrecks or purchased from Janus A contracts board).
Every ship has modules which can be added or removed from the Refit Ship section of the Shipyards in the NPC station or from private star bases. Waervyn's Ship Fitting Video
To change ships, the Hangar button will show you a list of your ships available in that space station. Your previous ship will stay in that respective space station.
To access the ship computer, click Manage, then Computer. An easier method is to use CTRL-C.
Ships can be painted at private star bases. A window with sliders will appear allowing you to change the ship color, the ship windows color, and the ship stripes color. Paint is only applied when you click the Paint button. To see your ship, scroll the mouse scroll button to change views.
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Current Ships in game
As of 'version 1.3165' there are currently 17 ships in the game, all which can be used and pilot by players and NPC pilots.
* Please note ships above class 10 can only be made by players and cannot be brought directly from a shipyard. As such the cost for these ships are to be determined by the players manufacturing and purchasing them. In order to find out current prices for these ships it is bested to ask a player who makes them either in the forums or in the in-game chat channels.
** Can only be sold to another player by a kickstarter backer or from someone who has purchase the DLC.
Turtle
The TR-99a Turtle Runabout is one of the most ubiquitous small craft in UNCA territory. Its small size and ease of use make it an ideal first craft for pilots. These strengths however, are also the Turtle's major weaknesses. The craft is too small to be useful in hauling freight, and does not have the maneuverability of more modern and advanced vessels.
As an initial investment for fledgling pilots however, the Turtle is unmatched in its simplicity.
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Hornet
With high maneuverability and speed, the LT-119 Mk-2 Hornet Ultralight Fighter is an ideal craft for short-range sorties and pirate hunting assignments. Its small size belies a vessel of formidable power and versatility. With enough room to sport Class 1 weapons and armor, the Hornet can easily hold its own against other craft of its class and size.
The Hornet does not have the space for heavier weapons and armor, and when fully equipped, has little room for cargo or passengers. In combat though, this small ship lives up to its name.
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Hawk
Often sought-after, but seldom acquired, the GCT-001 Hawk Ultralight Fighter was originally built as a high-speed interceptor to escort other fighter craft in combat.
While it cannot hold firepower equal to that of larger fighters such as the Sparrow the Unicorn, the Hawk nevertheless possesses high maneuverability and the unique ability to attach itself to the hull of a larger vessel.
While its popularity initially rivaled that of the Hornet, the Hawk represented several issues, not the least of which was its unstable docking clamps which occasionally prevented it from attaching itself to certain classes of larger ships. In addition, its chassis is somewhat more difficult to manufacture than the Hornet or the Sparrow, making it a more expensive, and less available craft, manufactured by private concerns rather than the UNCA shipyards.
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Sparrow
One of the original fighters designed and manufactured for the UNCA, the GCT-4a Sparrow Light Fighter rapidly became the vanguard of many corporate and government fighter wings. Capable of carrying Class 2 weapons and armor, but with only a minor loss in maneverability, the Sparrow is often used for pirate hunting and bomber support.
With excellent maneuverability and speed, the Sparrow outperforms the larger Unicorn in every area except for firepower and armor, and remains a less expensive alternative to the larger fighter.
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Unicorn
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Manta
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Falcon
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Squid
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Kraken
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Yeti
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Hammerhead
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Mammoth
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Guardian
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Boomerang
The Boomerang is the first true carrier added to Ascent. It is able to carry Class 1 to 4 ships inside it's own personal hangar bay. Unlike other ships it is possible to EVA inside the Boomerang and walk around the ship.
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Seraph
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Bowhead
The Bowhead is the first pure freighter available in the game. While only requiring the same astrogation modules as the Class 12 "Seraph" light cruiser, the Bowhead has triple the available hull space, for the steep price of never being able to fit significant weapons, armour or shields. The Bowhead is the first ship to provide thrust in all six directions, providing excellent docking and mining manoeuvrability, somewhat offset by its slowness, bulk and mass.
The Bowhead was given to those player that participated in the Kickstarter 2014 Campaign and can be purchased through Steam Downloaded Content (DLC).
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Archon
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Renaming Ships
You can rename your ship by selecting manage in the bottom right of the screen (The wrench icon), place the new name for the ship in the and click 'rename ship'.
Tips
Helping Videos
Futher Reading
Gallery
The Turtle Runabout
The Hornet Ultralight Fighter
The Hawk Ultralight Fighter
The Sparrow Light Fighter
The Unicorn Heavy Fighter
The Manta Boomer
The Falcon Brig
The Squid Light Sloop
The Kraken Heavy Sloop
The Yeti Light Frigate, this ship replaced the Rhino from previous builds..
The Hammerhead Frigate, this ship replaced the Orca from previous builds.
The Mammoth Heavy Frigate
The Guardian Destroyer
The Boomerang Light Carrier
The Seraph Light Cruiser
The Bowhead Freighter
The Archon Cruiser
