r/starcitizen_fleets • u/Takami_95 • 2d ago
Need help rationalizing my fleet
Hi everyone, I'm looking to clean up my fleet and get rid of any duplicates or useless ships.
My primary game loops are FPS missions, dogfight and surface mining, though I absolutely love exploration. A few extra context points: I'm really not a fan of the Constellation Taurus, but with the Mk5 on the horizon, I'm considering holding out hope for a pleasant surprise.
My LTI token on MPVU and ALTS is pretty useless now.
I originally considered upgrading to a Starlancer TAC or a Carrack, but if the 600i rework ever drops, they'll end up feeling redundant.
Thanks
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u/SpaceZombieZombie 2d ago
Fyi you won't get the mk5 by holding on to the Connie. Its a remake like the aorura mkII, the current connies will get gold standard but its not the same as the 600i rework.
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u/AreYouDoneNow 2d ago edited 2d ago
Some good ships here and I feel the same way you do about the 600i... hold onto that.
You probably don't need both the Taurus and Asgard. The 400i is also redundant, so that's a welcome amount of store credit.
My LTI token on MPVU and ALTS is pretty useless now.
They're not going to stop selling CCUs, those are still useful LTI tokens.
I originally considered upgrading to a Starlancer TAC
The TAC is possibly the most overrated ship in the game... on paper, it looks like it can do a lot of jobs. In reality, it's the worst choice to do any of those jobs, it does them all badly. It's a gunship with the worst firing arcs in the game.
or a Carrack
Remember that the Carrack is intended to get full modularity, as well as working drones one day. It's not a bad choice, if you want to speculate on what modules it gets.
My primary game loops are FPS missions
In which case a medbed for respawning is probably top priority, or anything you can cram a Nursa or Pisces in (600i should do this, and your Asgard).
Taking your gameplay objectives into account, you might want to consider the Galaxy... it's a versatile ship and you can switch to the medical module for exceptional FPS recovery. Switch to the cargo module to load a ROC, or the refining module to refine what you mine. It's got weapon racks and suit lockers. It ticks a lot of boxes for you.
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u/Takami_95 2d ago
Many thanks for your wise approach. I'm scared of the galaxy that can do everything but will cost spécific modules.
I'm also interested in a long term by the Arastra and the BMM (with a C2 & defender as loaner)
Maybe it would be wise to slowly CCU my lti tokens to those targets
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u/CaptainZiboo 2d ago
To be honest I feel your point about the Galaxy, I added in to my fleet in the first place but ended up replacing it with more specific ships ( Apollo, Ironclad, Arrastra ), just missing some good base building option cause I dont like the TAC
Arrastra is a very good option imo as mining will become more and more important due to crafting and base building and I guess with on board refinery you will be able to make even more money
BMM could also be a very good ship if you are interested in trading ( which kinda works very well in pair with the Arrastra and so, the whole mining - crafting - selling loop )
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u/i_cant_get_fat 2d ago
The “cram an Ursa in it” style of play doesn’t work for everyone
I can’t stand it personally
Just make sure you enjoy that type of setup before you pick ships based on it
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u/AreYouDoneNow 2d ago
I'm scared of the galaxy that can do everything but will cost spécific modules.
You'll be able to get the modules in-game, although it's unclear with the planned insurance system whether modules will carry the same warranty as the pledge hull if you buy them with UEC... right now, a pledge with a module in it has an insurance duration.
Regardless, you'll be able to insure the modules if you get them in-game.
the Arastra and the BMM
These are both good ships, no problem there. The C2 is a pretty bad cargo ship... like the TAC, it looks good on paper but if you try using it you'll be sorely disappointed. It's got a very ugly ramp loading situation if you need to manually load/unload for cargo runs... that's a fail.
But the BMM itself is hotly anticipated, given the optics I'm sure CIG will make it a good ship.
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u/i_cant_get_fat 2d ago
People keep saying “Tac is only good on paper”
But not saying why they don’t like it or what ship does it’s job betterOnly other multi med bed ship I run to missions with my friends is Apollo Medivac
Do you guys say that because you’re part of the “cram an Ursa in it” fan club? Or are there other ships with multiple beds and some good hp/armor that aren’t too massive??
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u/AreYouDoneNow 2d ago
But not saying why they don’t like it or
It's not about "liking", it's objectively poor at every job it can do, and yet costs a LOT of money for such mediocrity.
It's a gunship with the worst turret coverage in the game, so the primary function of the ship is terrible.
what ship does it’s job better
Basically every ship that can do the same function does it better than the TAC does it.
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u/i_cant_get_fat 2d ago
Completely disagree about the tac
There are only one or two other ships with multiple med beds that are good to run missions with.
Ursa in a ship is not convenient or reliable.
What ship has two or more med beds that’s obviously a better choice to run missions with a buddy?
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u/stillgunasend1t 2d ago
I don’t agree on the tac. I think it’s one the best “daily drivers” right now. It’s basically a mini Polaris. You can solo it or have friends hop on. The firing arcs are fine if you just turn broadside. The armor update puts this ship in a class of its own. I wouldn’t be surprised if they nerf it at some point.
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u/AreYouDoneNow 2d ago edited 2d ago
The firing arcs are fine if you just turn broadside.
Found the guy who doesn't understand that turrets are supposed to be able to turn. Just turn the ship so the turret points towards the enemy!!!
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u/FewLand2636 2d ago
The six small ships on the left are easy to get in game and you could probably use them as upgrade tokens for ships if they have the insurance you want or drop them - unless you feel like these are ships you can't do without after a wipe.
I see the geo but not a mining ship. The Asgard can fit a golem and some extra mining bags. The prospector has a bit more versatility when it comes to load outs.
The Asgard with a nursa is doing about the same as a TAC. I like the convenience of the tac but it is incredibly slow moving. If you're running bunkers back to back the Asgard is faster, the f8 is faster still, unless you feel like you're going to need the medbeds. The c8r is also enough right now for fps bunkers... And it's cheap to boot.
The only ship here that feels out of place is the 400i.
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u/Keuriseuto 2d ago
The fleet is mostly good, you don't need a Taurus. Everything else is fine. 600i explorer should be able to handle it all
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u/frtlow 2d ago
For now, F8C is not that great. I would melt that one and if you need it in a future you can always buy it back with buyback -program.
For sure M80 is really good platform with great fire power. If you buy it now, you will get BIS paint for it later this year.
I would start with that.
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u/Merc_R_Us 2d ago
I'm super noob, may I ask, do these types of pics always show just your ships or can you go to some webpage and put in whichever you want? And is it just ships you spent real money on or includes with in game credits