Showing posts with label Caterpillar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caterpillar. Show all posts

Star Citizen alpha 2.6 is stunningly good!

Star Citizen alpha 2.6 is CIG’s answer to those crying about the livestream… it’s stunningly good!


Star citizen alpha 2.6 is the birth of something amazing. 

Price comparison Banu Merchantman

Price comparison Banu Merchantman. Although there are mayn other factors that influence the price, and we are not exactly comparing apples with apples, this simple comparison will give you a good idea of where the Banu Merchantman fits in terms of value for money,

Banu Merchantman $250 - 100m - Cost per meter = $2.5

Starfarer - $300 - 100m  - Cost per meter = $3
Starfarer Gemini $340 - 100m  - Cost per meter = $3.4
Retaliator Base $150 - 71m  - Cost per meter = $2.11
Caterpillar $295 - 67m  - Cost per meter = $4.4
Constellation Andromeda $220 - 61.10m  - Cost per meter = $3.6
Carrack $350 - 123m  - Cost per meter = $2.84







ShipPrice USDCargo CapacityRatio
Banu Merchantman$250.005018$0.05
Starfarer$300.003321$0.09
Starfarer Gemini$340.003321$0.10
Retaliator Base $150.00128$1.17
Caterpillar$295.00512$0.58
Constellation Andromeda$220.00134$1.64
Constellation Taurus$150.00243$0.62
Freelancer MAX$140.00123$1.14
Freelancer $110.0052$2.12
Carrack$350.001058$0.33


From the above it is obvious that the Banu Merchantman is cheapest option per cargo unit. This is of course not taking into consideration the operational costs of each ship.

Except for the Retaliator Base, the Banu Merchantman also is the cheapest cost per meter. This is mainly because the Retaliator Base does not have the module costs factored into the length comparison. If the cargo modules are factored into the calculation, the Banu Merchantman is by far the cheaper.


Star Citizen: Should you buy the Drake Caterpillar?

Should you buy the Drake Caterpillar?


Star Citizen Drake Caterpillar

Star Citizen Drake Caterpillar 





Star Citizen Drake Caterpillar Modules





Star Citizen Drake Caterpillar vs Constellation



DRAKE Caterpillar

DRAKE Caterpillar
Builder: Drake Intergalactic
Crew (max): 5
Mass (empty): 68,000 Kg (heavier due to armor)
Focus: Heavy Mercantile (Pirate)
Drake maintains that the Caterpillar, a sprawling, modular spacecraft which appears at least somewhat like its namesake, is for legitimate commerce and extended search and rescue missions… but at the end of the day, the Caterpillar is truly the evil twin of the Freelancer.
Designed for supporting pirate operations, the Caterpillar features a large cargo hold for carrying loot, heavier armor than other freighters in its class and room for five crew able to serve in boarding operations. Despite its heavier armor, the Caterpillar isn’t a bulldog… a successful operation will require a fighter escort.
Upgrade Capacity: 8
Cargo Capacity: 20 tonnes
Engine-Modifiers: 2
Max. Class: Anti-Matter
Thrusters: 2x TR5, 8 x TR2
Hardpoints-
4 x Class 2: Equipped 2 x Behring M2A Laser Cannon
2 x Class 3: Non Equipped
2 x Class 4: Equipped 2x Behring M5A Laser Cannon (turret), 1x L-Sys Mark III Tractor Beam