{"data":{"id":14715,"title":"Q&A: MISC Starfarer - Part II","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/comm-link\/engineering\/14715-Q-A-MISC-Starfarer-Part-II","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-links\/14715","api_public_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/comm-links\/14715","channel":"Engineering","category":"Development","series":"Concept Ship Q&A","images":[{"id":3488,"name":"SF-Chris-O-2.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/media\/k4f44vqnex0m1r\/source\/SF-Chris-O-2.jpg","alt":"","size":2094090,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2020-05-14T17:08:18+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/3488","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/3488\/similar"},{"id":25004,"name":"source.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/media.robertsspaceindustries.com\/w0shv2sobeaiw\/source.jpg","alt":"","size":927693,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2019-05-09T20:01:24+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/25004","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/25004\/similar"},{"id":38062,"name":"source.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/media.robertsspaceindustries.com\/huwhfjtdvra4r\/source.jpg","alt":"","size":3377215,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2025-03-21T15:18:25+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/38062","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/38062\/similar"}],"images_count":19,"translations":{"en_EN":"\u201cWelcome, new pilots and crewmen! Many of you likely dreamed about flying fighters and taking the battle to the enemy, stenciling your first Vanduul silhouette to the side of your ship. I\u2019m here to remind you that you have an even more important job: keeping our boys and girls in the fight. Because of the fuel and support you provide, men who would otherwise perish in the cold of space will live to fight another day. No one here will judge your dedication to the Empire because of the ship you fly; you are an essential part of the process. I remind and encourage all pilots, crew and boom operators to familiarize themselves with the electrostatic hazards guide. Around here, killer aliens are the least of your worries.\u201d\n\n- General Danis Kutler, Space Refueling Command\n\n\u201cThe weirdest thing anyone ever transported in a Starfarer? One word: spiders. Exploratory services has these three old Starfarer [Gemini]s that are slotted for supporting scientific runs but spend most of their time rotting on base. I had this idea to see how Terran spiders acclimatize on an artificial biosphere, so we kitted out a couple of their fuel pods with environmentals and we filled the tanks with a hell of a lot of spiders. Anyway, somebody [expletive deleted] up and they were all exposed to vacuum. So I guess the strangest cargo was dead spiders.\u201d\n\n- Dr. Clyde Burroughs, Noted Exoarachnologist\n\nGreetings Citizens,\nLast month, we ran a collection of Hull series Q&A posts during the concept sale. The idea went over so well that we\u2019ve decided to make it a tradition. All future concept sales will include at least one \u2018post launch\u2019 Q&A post. This week, for the Starfarer and Starfarer Gemini sale, we\u2019re answering the questions backers have posted to this thread. We will have additional Q&A posts on Friday, so if your question didn\u2019t show up today, keep watching! Today\u2019s post also includes questions selected from the Star Citizen subreddit!\n\nQuestion & Answer\nHow does CIG intend the Starfarer to perform in flight? 3x TR4 main thrusters and 14x TR3 mavThrusters means it will turn quite well but accelerate very very slowly. Is that intentional?\nTo quote an earlier Chris Roberts game, the Starfarer will \u201cmaneuver like a pregnant yacht.\u201d The standard model will maneuver more cleanly than the Gemini, but it will still be significantly slower than anything like a Hornet or even a Constellation. (Often times, the number of thrusters is defined by a ship\u2019s shape, not because you can bring all of them to bear at once.)\n\nDo either of the Starfarer models come pre-fitted with a refinery? Also does the Gemini come with the means to collect fuel or does it come as stock with the missile system?\nBoth variants come with limited fuel processing tools. The Gemini comes with both the external nozzle and the missile pack (in the fiction, Geminis typically mount the nozzle rather than the missiles.)\n\nWill the Starfarer Gemini suffer a reduced modularity, because of bigger engines, weapons, shields and less cargo space?\nThis will limit some of the internal customization, as there will not be as much room as the standard model. The room system is still in the works, though, so the degree to which this is applicable is unknown at this time.\n\nWill there be any other Starfarer variants?\nThere aren\u2019t any in the works at the moment. Never say never, but we typically only add variants later if we have a compelling idea that we think will improve the game. But don\u2019t plan for a \u2018Super Starfarer\u2019 any time soon!\n\nWill both versions able to have the same upgrades, or will there be some limitations due to how each is designed?\nThe only limitations will be those introduced by equipment sizing; the Gemini can mount larger guns, shields and engines which can\u2019t transfer back to the standard model. Everywhere else, parts should be interchangeable!\n\nEVA required to operate boom?\nNo, the refueling equipment can be operated internally. We are playing with a mechanic in which it is faster or more efficient if operated from the external point.\n\nWhich component(s) is\/are responsible for the loss of cargo capacity? And can it\/they be removed as well? (StarG)\nThe primary reduction in cargo capacity is because of internal armored bulkheads which can not be removed. The larger powerplant also plays a role (and it can be reduced in size.)\n\nHow many ships can one full Starfarer(G) refuel ? Like 6 Hornets , 2 Connies or even something much larger like Idris ?\nWe don\u2019t have an exact number yet, as it may change for game balancing, but the general thought is that it can refuel about a squadron of fighters (roughly a dozen) or a couple of larger ships.\n\nHow will Starfarer Gemini be more of an Aegis design? Besides the ship interface?\nYou will ultimately see some Aegis styling in the larger, Gemini-unique components (such as the main engine) and the internals (which are finished completely by Aegis.)\n\nWill the Gemini be available for purchase in the PU, or will it only be attainable through capture?\nThe Gemini will be available in the persistent universe; while it\u2019s flown by the military, it isn\u2019t a particularly classified piece of technology. Geminis are sold not only to the UEE government, but to other powers and organizations.\n\nWill \u201cofficial\u201d fuel stations buy fuel from you while in the Starfarer?\nYes.\n\nCan we refuel Alien ships like the Banu Merchantman or the Xi\u2019An Scout with the Starfarer, or are there multiple fuel types?\nAt the moment we\u2019re envisioning only one type of fuel. If that changes, the Starfarer would be able to support multiple types.\n\nCan the Starfarer\u2019s carry cargo & fuel at the same time i.e. Left side fuel, Right Side cargo!\nYes! This would be accessed by the cargo management system we recently detailed during the Hull series release.\n\nCan the tanks explode? Can they be used as tactical weapons mid-flight?\nUnder certain circumstances, the tanks can certainly explode. We intend to work out the actual physics, so it won\u2019t be a direct \u2018exploding barrel\u2019 situation (hydrogen doesn\u2019t explode in a vacuum in the way you may be imagining.) As for tactical weapons\u2026 well, that\u2019s up to you! (There\u2019s a potential Starfarer variant: an armored minelayer.)\n\nCan you go into any detail regarding the difference in the variants internals? (I want my Gemini to have that fish tank very badly)\nWe can\u2019t offer too many additional details, but rest assured your fish will have a home In both the Gemini and standard Starfarer (unless you swap out the captain\u2019s quarters for another room!)\n\nWill the source of natural fuel that Starfarers collect fuel from (i.e gas giants) be relatively close to safe space? Also, will the amount of Starfarers collecting at these sources affect the output\/production? Will these resources ever run out for a particular location?\nThere will be gas giants throughout the galaxy; roughly 75% of the star systems we have built to date include at least one. The number of Starfarers shouldn\u2019t really deplete them: gas giants are very, very big!\n\nThe cargo capacity of the Starfarer changed from the Hull B Q&A (4043.52 SCU) to the Starfarer Design Update (3321 SCU). What changed over the week? Is it a difference in container efficiency of using cube shaped boxes vs round barrels in the exterior hold?\nThis change occurred when we received the new, more detailed model to measure. You will likely see similar fluctuations with cargo on many ships as they come online, although they should all stay in a similar range.\n\nOther than fuel, what other liquid or gaseous cargo will the Starfarer be the primary choice to carry.\nWe haven\u2019t finished the cargo registry yet, but the options are endless. Water will be a big deal (imagine being called to help with a drought after a solar flare) as will all sorts of typical commodities: crude oil, space milk, liquid oxygen, nitrogen, melted cheese (okay, maybe not that last one.)\n\nWhere will the refueling ports be on other ships?\nThis will differ depending on the ship; though they will typically be forward of any given canopy to allow for ease of docking.\n\nWill the Starfarer be able to refuel itself?\nA Starfarer can refuel itself by processing fuel from its tanks. (That is to say, no need for a second Starfarer.)\n\nHow many stars could a Starfarer fare if a Starfarer could fare stars?\n42!","de_DE":"\"Willkommen, neue Piloten und Besatzungsmitglieder! Viele von euch tr\u00e4umten wahrscheinlich davon, K\u00e4mpfer zu fliegen und den Kampf zum Feind zu f\u00fchren, indem sie ihre erste Vanduul-Silhouette an die Seite ihres Schiffes schablonierten. Ich bin hier, um dich daran zu erinnern, dass du einen noch wichtigeren Job hast: unsere Jungs und M\u00e4dchen im Kampf zu halten. Wegen des Treibstoffs und der Unterst\u00fctzung, die Sie bieten, werden M\u00e4nner, die sonst in der K\u00e4lte des Weltraums untergehen w\u00fcrden, einen weiteren Tag lang k\u00e4mpfen. Niemand hier wird deine Hingabe an das Imperium wegen des Schiffes, das du fliegst, beurteilen; du bist ein wesentlicher Teil des Prozesses. Ich erinnere und ermutige alle Piloten, Besatzungsmitglieder und Boom-Betreiber, sich mit dem Leitfaden f\u00fcr elektrostatische Gefahren vertraut zu machen. Hier sind t\u00f6dliche Au\u00dferirdische die geringste deiner Sorgen.\"\n\n- General Danis Kutler, Raumbetankungsbefehl\n\n\"Das Seltsamste, was jemals jemand in einem Starfarer transportiert hat? Ein Wort: Spinnen. Explorationsdienste hat diese drei alten Starfarer[Gemini]s, die f\u00fcr die Unterst\u00fctzung wissenschaftlicher L\u00e4ufe vorgesehen sind, aber die meiste Zeit damit verbringen, auf der Basis zu verrotten. Ich hatte diese Idee, um zu sehen, wie sich Terraner Spinnen auf einer k\u00fcnstlichen Biosph\u00e4re akklimatisieren, also haben wir ein paar ihrer Treibstofftanks mit Umweltmedien ausgestattet und wir haben die Tanks mit einer Menge Spinnen gef\u00fcllt. Wie auch immer, jemand[Schimpfwort gel\u00f6scht] oben und sie waren alle dem Vakuum ausgesetzt. Also sch\u00e4tze ich, dass die seltsamste Ladung tote Spinnen waren.\"\n\n- Dr. Clyde Burroughs, Notierte Exoarachnologin\n\nGr\u00fc\u00dfe B\u00fcrger,\nLetzten Monat haben wir w\u00e4hrend des Konzeptverkaufs eine Sammlung von Q&A-Posts der Hull-Serie durchgef\u00fchrt. Die Idee ist so gut angekommen, dass wir beschlossen haben, sie zur Tradition zu machen. Alle zuk\u00fcnftigen Konzeptverk\u00e4ufe werden mindestens einen \"Post Launch\" Q&A-Post beinhalten. Diese Woche, f\u00fcr den Starfarer und Starfarer Gemini Verkauf, beantworten wir die Fragen, die die Geldgeber an diesen Thread gestellt haben. Wir werden am Freitag zus\u00e4tzliche Q&A-Posts haben, also wenn Ihre Frage heute nicht aufgetaucht ist, schauen Sie weiter! Der heutige Beitrag enth\u00e4lt auch Fragen, die aus dem Unterabschnitt Star Citizen ausgew\u00e4hlt wurden!\n\nFragen & Antworten\nWie will die CIG den Starfarer im Flug einsetzen? 3x TR4 Haupttriebwerke und 14x TR3 MavThrusters bedeutet, dass es ziemlich gut dreht, aber sehr langsam beschleunigt. Ist das beabsichtigt?\nUm ein fr\u00fcheres Chris Roberts-Spiel zu zitieren, wird der Starfarer \"wie eine schwangere Yacht man\u00f6vrieren\". Das Standardmodell wird sauberer man\u00f6vrieren als der Gemini, aber es wird immer noch deutlich langsamer sein als alles andere wie eine Hornisse oder sogar eine Konstellation. (Oftmals wird die Anzahl der Triebwerke durch die Form eines Schiffes bestimmt, nicht weil man alle auf einmal zum Einsatz bringen kann.)\n\nIst eines der Starfarer-Modelle mit einer Raffinerie ausgestattet? Kommt der Zwilling auch mit den Mitteln zum Sammeln von Treibstoff oder kommt er mit dem Raketensystem als Lagerbestand?\nBeide Varianten sind mit begrenzten Werkzeugen zur Kraftstoffverarbeitung ausgestattet. Der Gemini wird sowohl mit der Au\u00dfend\u00fcse als auch mit dem Raketenpaket geliefert (in der Fiktion montiert Geminis typischerweise die D\u00fcse und nicht die Raketen).\n\nWird die Starfarer Gemini aufgrund gr\u00f6\u00dferer Motoren, Waffen, Schilde und weniger Laderaum eine geringere Modularit\u00e4t erleiden?\nDies wird einen Teil der internen Anpassung einschr\u00e4nken, da nicht so viel Platz zur Verf\u00fcgung steht wie beim Standardmodell. Das Raumsystem ist jedoch noch in Arbeit, so dass der Grad, in dem dies m\u00f6glich ist, derzeit noch unbekannt ist.\n\nWird es weitere Starfarer-Varianten geben?\nIm Moment sind keine in Arbeit. Sag niemals nie, aber wir f\u00fcgen typischerweise erst sp\u00e4ter Varianten hinzu, wenn wir eine \u00fcberzeugende Idee haben, von der wir glauben, dass sie das Spiel verbessern wird. Aber planen Sie nicht so schnell einen'Super Starfarer'!\n\nWerden beide Versionen in der Lage sein, die gleichen Upgrades zu haben, oder wird es einige Einschr\u00e4nkungen geben, die sich aus der Art und Weise ergeben, wie die einzelnen Versionen gestaltet sind?\nDie einzigen Einschr\u00e4nkungen werden diejenigen sein, die durch die Dimensionierung der Ausr\u00fcstung eingef\u00fchrt werden; der Gemini kann gr\u00f6\u00dfere Gesch\u00fctze, Schilde und Motoren montieren, die nicht auf das Standardmodell zur\u00fcck \u00fcbertragen werden k\u00f6nnen. \u00dcberall sonst sollten Teile austauschbar sein!\n\nEVA erforderlich, um den Ausleger zu bedienen?\nNein, die Betankungsanlage kann intern betrieben werden. Wir spielen mit einem Mechaniker, bei dem es schneller oder effizienter ist, wenn es von au\u00dfen bedient wird.\n\nWelche Komponente(n) ist (sind) f\u00fcr den Verlust der Ladekapazit\u00e4t verantwortlich? Und kann er\/sie auch entfernt werden? (StarG)\nDie prim\u00e4re Reduzierung der Ladekapazit\u00e4t ist auf interne Panzerschotte zur\u00fcckzuf\u00fchren, die nicht entfernt werden k\u00f6nnen. Auch das gr\u00f6\u00dfere Kraftwerk spielt eine Rolle (und kann verkleinert werden.)\n\nWie viele Schiffe kann ein voller Starfarer(G) betanken? Wie 6 Hornissen, 2 Connies oder sogar etwas viel Gr\u00f6\u00dferes wie Idris?\nWir haben noch keine genaue Zahl, da sie sich f\u00fcr die Spielbalance \u00e4ndern kann, aber der allgemeine Gedanke ist, dass sie \u00fcber eine Staffel von K\u00e4mpfern (etwa ein Dutzend) oder ein paar gr\u00f6\u00dfere Schiffe tanken kann.\n\nWie wird Starfarer Gemini eher ein Aegis-Design sein? Au\u00dfer der Schiffsschnittstelle?\nSie werden letztendlich einige Aegis Styling in den gr\u00f6\u00dferen, Gemini-eigenen Komponenten (wie dem Hauptmotor) und den Einbauten (die von Aegis komplett fertig gestellt werden) sehen.\n\nWird der Gemini in der PU zum Kauf angeboten oder ist er nur durch Erfassung erreichbar?\nDer Gemini wird im hartn\u00e4ckigen Universum verf\u00fcgbar sein; obwohl er vom Milit\u00e4r geflogen wird, ist er kein besonders geheimes St\u00fcck Technologie. Geminis werden nicht nur an die UEE-Regierung verkauft, sondern auch an andere M\u00e4chte und Organisationen.\n\nWerden \"offizielle\" Tankstellen w\u00e4hrend der Zeit im Starfarer Kraftstoff von dir kaufen?\nJa.\n\nK\u00f6nnen wir fremde Schiffe wie den Banu Merchantman oder den Xi'An Scout mit dem Starfarer betanken, oder gibt es mehrere Treibstoffarten?\nIm Moment sehen wir nur eine Art von Kraftstoff vor. Wenn sich das \u00e4ndert, w\u00e4re der Starfarer in der Lage, mehrere Typen zu unterst\u00fctzen.\n\nKann die Starfarer's Fracht und Treibstoff gleichzeitig transportieren, d.h. linke Seite Treibstoff, rechte Seite Ladung!\nJa! Darauf w\u00fcrde das Frachtmanagementsystem zugreifen, das wir k\u00fcrzlich w\u00e4hrend der Freigabe der Hull-Serie detailliert beschrieben haben.\n\nK\u00f6nnen die Tanks explodieren? K\u00f6nnen sie als taktische Waffen im Flug eingesetzt werden?\nUnter bestimmten Umst\u00e4nden k\u00f6nnen die Tanks durchaus explodieren. Wir beabsichtigen, die tats\u00e4chliche Physik auszuarbeiten, damit es nicht zu einer direkten \"explodierenden Trommel\"-Situation kommt (Wasserstoff explodiert nicht in einem Vakuum, wie Sie es sich vorstellen k\u00f6nnen.) Was taktische Waffen betrifft.... nun, das liegt an Ihnen! (Es gibt eine m\u00f6gliche Starfarer-Variante: eine gepanzerte Minelage.)\n\nK\u00f6nnen Sie auf den Unterschied in den Varianten Einbauten n\u00e4her eingehen? (Ich m\u00f6chte, dass meine Zwillinge das Aquarium sehr dringend haben)\nWir k\u00f6nnen nicht allzu viele zus\u00e4tzliche Details anbieten, aber seien Sie versichert, dass Ihre Fische ein Zuhause sowohl im Zwilling als auch im Standard-Starfarer haben werden (es sei denn, Sie tauschen die Kapit\u00e4nsunterk\u00fcnfte gegen ein anderes Zimmer aus!).\n\nWird die Quelle des nat\u00fcrlichen Treibstoffs, von der die Starfarers Treibstoff sammeln (d.h. Gasriesen), relativ nahe am sicheren Raum liegen? Wird auch die Anzahl der Starfarers, die an diesen Quellen gesammelt werden, die Produktion beeinflussen? Werden diese Ressourcen jemals f\u00fcr einen bestimmten Standort ersch\u00f6pft sein?\nIn der gesamten Galaxie wird es Gasriesen geben; etwa 75% der bisher von uns gebauten Sternensysteme umfassen mindestens eines. Die Anzahl der Starfarren sollte sie nicht wirklich ersch\u00f6pfen: Gasriesen sind sehr, sehr gro\u00df!\n\nDie Ladekapazit\u00e4t des Starfarer \u00e4nderte sich von der Hull B Q&A (4043.52 SCU) auf das Starfarer Design Update (3321 SCU). Was hat sich im Laufe der Woche ge\u00e4ndert? Ist es ein Unterschied in der Containereffizienz bei der Verwendung von w\u00fcrfelf\u00f6rmigen Boxen gegen\u00fcber runden F\u00e4ssern im Au\u00dfenbereich?\nDiese \u00c4nderung trat ein, als wir das neue, detailliertere Modell zur Messung erhielten. Sie werden wahrscheinlich \u00e4hnliche Schwankungen bei der Ladung auf vielen Schiffen sehen, wenn sie online gehen, obwohl sie alle in einer \u00e4hnlichen Reichweite bleiben sollten.\n\nAnders als Treibstoff, welche andere fl\u00fcssige oder gasf\u00f6rmige Ladung wird der Starfarer die erste Wahl sein.\nWir haben die Laderegister noch nicht fertig, aber die M\u00f6glichkeiten sind endlos. Wasser wird eine gro\u00dfe Sache sein (stellen Sie sich vor, Sie werden nach einer Sonneneruption aufgerufen, um bei einer D\u00fcrre zu helfen), ebenso wie alle Arten von typischen G\u00fctern: Roh\u00f6l, Weltraummilch, fl\u00fcssiger Sauerstoff, Stickstoff, geschmolzener K\u00e4se (okay, vielleicht nicht der letzte).\n\nWo werden die Tankh\u00e4fen auf anderen Schiffen liegen?\nDies ist je nach Schiff unterschiedlich, obwohl sie typischerweise vor einer bestimmten Haube liegen, um ein einfaches Andocken zu erm\u00f6glichen.\n\nWird der Starfarer in der Lage sein, sich selbst zu betanken?\nEin Starfarer kann sich selbst auftanken, indem er Kraftstoff aus seinen Tanks verarbeitet. (Das hei\u00dft, es besteht keine Notwendigkeit f\u00fcr einen zweiten Starfarer.)\n\nWie viele Sterne k\u00f6nnte ein Sternenh\u00fcter ertragen, wenn ein Sternenh\u00fcter Sterne ertragen k\u00f6nnte?\n42!","zh_CN":"\u201cWelcome, new pilots and crewmen! Many of you likely dreamed about flying fighters and taking the battle to the enemy, stenciling your first Vanduul silhouette to the side of your ship. I\u2019m here to remind you that you have an even more important job: keeping our boys and girls in the fight. Because of the fuel and support you provide, men who would otherwise perish in the cold of space will live to fight another day. No one here will judge your dedication to the Empire because of the ship you fly; you are an essential part of the process. I remind and encourage all pilots, crew and boom operators to familiarize themselves with the electrostatic hazards guide. Around here, killer aliens are the least of your worries.\u201d\n\n- General Danis Kutler, Space Refueling Command\n\n\u201cThe weirdest thing anyone ever transported in a Starfarer? One word: spiders. Exploratory services has these three old Starfarer [Gemini]s that are slotted for supporting scientific runs but spend most of their time rotting on base. I had this idea to see how Terran spiders acclimatize on an artificial biosphere, so we kitted out a couple of their fuel pods with environmentals and we filled the tanks with a hell of a lot of spiders. Anyway, somebody [expletive deleted] up and they were all exposed to vacuum. So I guess the strangest cargo was dead spiders.\u201d\n\n- Dr. Clyde Burroughs, Noted Exoarachnologist\n\nGreetings Citizens,\nLast month, we ran a collection of Hull series Q&A posts during the concept sale. The idea went over so well that we\u2019ve decided to make it a tradition. All future concept sales will include at least one \u2018post launch\u2019 Q&A post. This week, for the Starfarer and Starfarer Gemini sale, we\u2019re answering the questions backers have posted to this thread. We will have additional Q&A posts on Friday, so if your question didn\u2019t show up today, keep watching! Today\u2019s post also includes questions selected from the Star Citizen subreddit!\n\nQuestion & Answer\nHow does CIG intend the Starfarer to perform in flight? 3x TR4 main thrusters and 14x TR3 mavThrusters means it will turn quite well but accelerate very very slowly. Is that intentional?\nTo quote an earlier Chris Roberts game, the Starfarer will \u201cmaneuver like a pregnant yacht.\u201d The standard model will maneuver more cleanly than the Gemini, but it will still be significantly slower than anything like a Hornet or even a Constellation. (Often times, the number of thrusters is defined by a ship\u2019s shape, not because you can bring all of them to bear at once.)\n\nDo either of the Starfarer models come pre-fitted with a refinery? Also does the Gemini come with the means to collect fuel or does it come as stock with the missile system?\nBoth variants come with limited fuel processing tools. The Gemini comes with both the external nozzle and the missile pack (in the fiction, Geminis typically mount the nozzle rather than the missiles.)\n\nWill the Starfarer Gemini suffer a reduced modularity, because of bigger engines, weapons, shields and less cargo space?\nThis will limit some of the internal customization, as there will not be as much room as the standard model. The room system is still in the works, though, so the degree to which this is applicable is unknown at this time.\n\nWill there be any other Starfarer variants?\nThere aren\u2019t any in the works at the moment. Never say never, but we typically only add variants later if we have a compelling idea that we think will improve the game. But don\u2019t plan for a \u2018Super Starfarer\u2019 any time soon!\n\nWill both versions able to have the same upgrades, or will there be some limitations due to how each is designed?\nThe only limitations will be those introduced by equipment sizing; the Gemini can mount larger guns, shields and engines which can\u2019t transfer back to the standard model. Everywhere else, parts should be interchangeable!\n\nEVA required to operate boom?\nNo, the refueling equipment can be operated internally. We are playing with a mechanic in which it is faster or more efficient if operated from the external point.\n\nWhich component(s) is\/are responsible for the loss of cargo capacity? And can it\/they be removed as well? (StarG)\nThe primary reduction in cargo capacity is because of internal armored bulkheads which can not be removed. The larger powerplant also plays a role (and it can be reduced in size.)\n\nHow many ships can one full Starfarer(G) refuel ? Like 6 Hornets , 2 Connies or even something much larger like Idris ?\nWe don\u2019t have an exact number yet, as it may change for game balancing, but the general thought is that it can refuel about a squadron of fighters (roughly a dozen) or a couple of larger ships.\n\nHow will Starfarer Gemini be more of an Aegis design? Besides the ship interface?\nYou will ultimately see some Aegis styling in the larger, Gemini-unique components (such as the main engine) and the internals (which are finished completely by Aegis.)\n\nWill the Gemini be available for purchase in the PU, or will it only be attainable through capture?\nThe Gemini will be available in the persistent universe; while it\u2019s flown by the military, it isn\u2019t a particularly classified piece of technology. Geminis are sold not only to the UEE government, but to other powers and organizations.\n\nWill \u201cofficial\u201d fuel stations buy fuel from you while in the Starfarer?\nYes.\n\nCan we refuel Alien ships like the Banu Merchantman or the Xi\u2019An Scout with the Starfarer, or are there multiple fuel types?\nAt the moment we\u2019re envisioning only one type of fuel. If that changes, the Starfarer would be able to support multiple types.\n\nCan the Starfarer\u2019s carry cargo & fuel at the same time i.e. Left side fuel, Right Side cargo!\nYes! This would be accessed by the cargo management system we recently detailed during the Hull series release.\n\nCan the tanks explode? Can they be used as tactical weapons mid-flight?\nUnder certain circumstances, the tanks can certainly explode. We intend to work out the actual physics, so it won\u2019t be a direct \u2018exploding barrel\u2019 situation (hydrogen doesn\u2019t explode in a vacuum in the way you may be imagining.) As for tactical weapons\u2026 well, that\u2019s up to you! (There\u2019s a potential Starfarer variant: an armored minelayer.)\n\nCan you go into any detail regarding the difference in the variants internals? (I want my Gemini to have that fish tank very badly)\nWe can\u2019t offer too many additional details, but rest assured your fish will have a home In both the Gemini and standard Starfarer (unless you swap out the captain\u2019s quarters for another room!)\n\nWill the source of natural fuel that Starfarers collect fuel from (i.e gas giants) be relatively close to safe space? Also, will the amount of Starfarers collecting at these sources affect the output\/production? Will these resources ever run out for a particular location?\nThere will be gas giants throughout the galaxy; roughly 75% of the star systems we have built to date include at least one. The number of Starfarers shouldn\u2019t really deplete them: gas giants are very, very big!\n\nThe cargo capacity of the Starfarer changed from the Hull B Q&A (4043.52 SCU) to the Starfarer Design Update (3321 SCU). What changed over the week? Is it a difference in container efficiency of using cube shaped boxes vs round barrels in the exterior hold?\nThis change occurred when we received the new, more detailed model to measure. You will likely see similar fluctuations with cargo on many ships as they come online, although they should all stay in a similar range.\n\nOther than fuel, what other liquid or gaseous cargo will the Starfarer be the primary choice to carry.\nWe haven\u2019t finished the cargo registry yet, but the options are endless. Water will be a big deal (imagine being called to help with a drought after a solar flare) as will all sorts of typical commodities: crude oil, space milk, liquid oxygen, nitrogen, melted cheese (okay, maybe not that last one.)\n\nWhere will the refueling ports be on other ships?\nThis will differ depending on the ship; though they will typically be forward of any given canopy to allow for ease of docking.\n\nWill the Starfarer be able to refuel itself?\nA Starfarer can refuel itself by processing fuel from its tanks. (That is to say, no need for a second Starfarer.)\n\nHow many stars could a Starfarer fare if a Starfarer could fare stars?\n42!"},"links_count":2,"comment_count":145,"created_at":"2015-05-13T00:00:00+00:00","created_at_human":"10 years ago"},"meta":{"processed_at":"2026-05-08 05:18:43","valid_relations":["images","links"],"prev_id":14712,"next_id":14716}}