New thrusters all around, New cargo controllers, Wifi, Detector, Shields in the landing bay ceiling. Extenders in the core wall, More generators behind that. Advanced RCS. Guns galore. And this is a POI buster. Knock out their guns, Then launch an HV to go inside and finish the job. It's worth the effort to update, Because it's built like a battleship. All combat steel.

plopped ship down in creative to see how it feels, and it's 6+ tons too heavy to even lift off while empty

This is just a badass ship hands down. It was like finding an old battleship and updating it. Love this thing. It's my new mobile home.

updates???

Thank you k.mason960, Guðmundr, and Pantoffeldiertje. Yes, this creation is really old and has not been updated to any newer version of the game. I might be able to work again but would need new storage, CPU tier blocks, maybe more lift thrust, etc. I built the carapace-c3 and updated it better. It is a little bigger than this one thou. Thanks again all!

@Guðmundr I guess this one was already incompatible with the betas to begin with, as it's quite old. But you could modify it of course.

Are these older blueprints still usable today after the big updates?

I love this ship,seems to be the right size for me and it can carry the big HV's and SV's. i just add some more fuel tanks and 4 up thrusters for the heavier planets. would love to see an update for this. good work. while i have tried other CV's i still come back to this one.

Thanks charlie.razor and andreykl! And Merry Christmas! I been digging into the new storage a bunch now. I have 2 new creations coming soon using it. I am still holding off just a bit longer before wanting to do some overhauls to existing stuff. The carapace is planned one. But, I want to more than just switch the storage. But, if I will keep it around the same price, maybe slightly more for some sensors and potental lights thou. I also want to get it to a new color scheme. Again thanks for the info! I do plan on trying to get most existing ships updated in the next month or two.

Note: maximum vertical lift cargo capacity is around 7,5Kt for 1g (with a bit reserve acceleration left to switch to forward thrust to lift yourself). More if we switch inner armor to carbon composite.

Alright, modified this one just as I did the Achilles. Check it out when you get a chance. I went crazy with the ammo boxes. Can definetly move some of the extenders from the ammo to the constructor bays. Added Wi-fi to connectivity to the rest of my fleet with exception to the Achilles. I see the Achilles as an assaulter, not apart of the scavenge crew. ;)

Thanks andreykl and charlie.razor! Good info. I appreciate it!

>This one is future proofed for A9.
+1, also it has excessive farm plots for single player, so those also can be used for storage.

This one is future proofed for A9. Just need to swap out some boxes, and make some simple changes. Major change will be in thruster sizes, reducing count of thrusters. Base design is below CPU count.

It is rather hard to land this vessel onto uneven terrain exactly where you want it so I also ended up making an exit to the roof from cockpit (land, launch drone through new door, observe ship with drone, correct landing position...).

@Lee Andrew, that thing I am releasing hopefully this Saturday is a new space station that will be class 5. If you go to my workshop and click on the screen shots tabs, I have many WIP screen shots of it. It is smaller and more to the point vs the Sentinel Station and has the max solar panels allowed in standard game rules. Thanks again!

A break is always a good thing, specially if its over due. I really wanted a space station but can never find anything that "fits" my style and class 8 server limit. I found your big station but sadly its bigger than the server limit. Would love a new Starter CV like the Carapace, but first take that break. :)

Thanks, tried this one out in survival and here are my impressions:
- Nice design, easy on the eye and with high vehicle capacity
- Easy to modify and enough space for most needs (personally I removed side lights+O2 below and placed turrets there, placed couple turrets below to allow 'hot landing')
- Easy to navigate through and manage
- Not fit for started vessel. Too expensive in terms of Neodymium, I had to first go and capture patrol frigate in orbit for its engines (16 M thrusters) and then mine some Neodymium from nearby system (my started system had no Neodymium to mine), I probably could have gotten enough from alien bases, but it is not warrantied that they will have any.
- Combat armor is a bit excessive for SP survival (there is little reason for heavily armored support/base vessel, even if this armor is really easy to get in SP)

Thanks Lee Andrew! Wow I must have missed your comment. Sorry about that. As in making a new one, it could happen. I don't have any short term plans to do it thou. The nomad's were sort of intended as newer version but a little different in costs and specs. I may take a little break after I release something new this weekend. I have said that before and never end up doing it thou. lol. So maybe someday. Thanks again!

This is always my first CV. I've been taking the door between the hangar and construction area out and replacing with 2x2 corridor instead. Perfect new CV, low cost and lots of room.

Its funny, but everytime the server wipes, always choose the Carapace-C2 as my starter CV and for some reason keep it even at endgame. (Later adding weapons and drill lasers) I have never tried the Nomad, but other than the design of the Carapace-C2 looking better IMO, I am not sure I would ever need a different starter CV as this ships layout and design over all is just amazing and suits my needs in all the right places perfectly. Are you planning on making a new Carapace at all? Just curios because our server admin might need to wipe again and I wanted to be prepaired.

Thanks Pantoffeldiertje and That6foot8guy :)

Your creations made me enjoy Empyrion much much more. Thank you

Looks good jrandall!

@[]ReeO[], also I just posted 3 new screen shots of a new starter CV here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/profiles/76561197971586119/screenshots/?appid=383120
I have to do up the interior yet, but the layout is finished.

@[]ReeO[], yes, I am going to have to update it. Someone just told me it has to do with pre-planted farm blocks. Basically to fix, remove all farm plots and replace them. I will get an update out semi soon. Thanks

Maybe it's just my Version of the Experimental but the Manticore now is all red like it's wrong version for me to use. i know i had a small update.

@[]ReeO[], I am currently working on a Starter CV. A bit smaller than the carapace, but cheaper and faster to build. Built out of steel. However with that being said, it is going to be somewhat roomy with a larger hangar and flight deck and still supporting 54 grow plots. It is mostly complete body wise at this point but I still have a decent amount of work to do on it yet. Thanks again for the comment.

Was going to ask would there be a smaller Cv in the works for beginers. something with a few plots avail and back door for a small craft to fit in with basic devices. and not costing lots on fuel.

Thanks []ReeO[]! I really appreciate the comment :) Currently working on a new start CV, a little smaller and a far amount less resouces than the C2. Still kind of working the body and fitting the interior. Thanks again!

Btw amazing build so LOW on cost on materials to build early on. and comes with 2! flight decks. Very Impressive! love the design :) by far best Cv for beginners of low cost.

yes i realized my stupidity. Slots are there avail for to Place my own plots in. Never noticed because i filled them in with blocks, kik

@[]ReeO[], Please read the description. It doesn't include them on purpose to save on start up costs. There is a list of parts you would want above. Thanks

Thanks Dave! Sounds like a nice mod you made.

lovely design. But rather confused you state it Features: 72 grow plot farm... Excatly where?? not on the one i just spawned :-/

I love it. I made an elevator that goes from the production floor up through the growing floor through a door onto the roof. It also goes down to a slightly extended front entrance. I made one of the gowing areas into a living area, added a few turrets, changed it to regular steel, and dedicated one quarter of the production floor (taking out 6 huge cargo boxes) to medical/various uses. It's now very much like a live-in ship, but has its great performance & amazing aesthetics still and I obtained it before I even set foot on the moon (by deconstructing lots of thrusters from freighters...)

@Neuticles, lol.

Thanks Neuticles! Sorry, must have missed this comment. Sorry about the slow response.

@TankHunter678, That is slick! I never even thought of that. Thanks for the screen shot and comment!

Who needs a flight deck when the hangar roof works perfectly well enough?

https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2430132182563191589/2A00EBC1D20B83E99DCC2BE3A536261C11C03646/

Cool, thanks. I came from SE so that's easy

Thanks Syre. Yep, it is pretty easy. Once subscribed, steam will automatically add the ship in your blueprints. If the game was actively running while you subscribed I believe you would have to restart the game real quick, but that's about it.

I'm guessing I just subscribe and it shows up in my blueprint list? I'm new to Empyrion

Thanks Cheerkin!

Again, this looks so aesthetically pleasing, especially from top. I love the asymmetry and the composition of all the details.

Thanks again Jaguar1965. I have been sick the last couple days, Blah. I got some work done on hopefully my Cerb Killer. lol (New CV) I am in the final steps getting it done. Most all the building is done, but now it's connecting a few systems and reviewing everything. I am planning on a Friday night or Saturday release. Thanks again! PS. In my workshop I added a few new screen shots if you want to see the progress.

Got to 25 in record time, got the SV and just destroyed POI's with it, tore them apart for resources for the basilisk, have that now, fully armed and fueled and ready to go on Akua. Will take all of the POI's with it next playtime. Then cerberus, the beast, to begin my takeover of all the sectors. These are a joy, may even make the space station if I get the chance. Have created all of these in creative, and like them a lot. Enjoying earning them as well, Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing the beast you are making now, But, as I Said before, a base that is capable of spawning these behemoths would be greatly appreciated. LOL

I did this honestly, as in gathered all the resources for it. Awesome BIG ship, my landing pad was too small, LOL, but got it right finally. This thing is great, has leveled me up in a hurry. Put a drill turret on it and got everything I needed for the SV. Building that now, then the basilisk to take over Akua, then off to the races. You have done a great job with these. TYVM!!

Thanks Kula808 and spwade666!

Hey Great Lev 10 ship.! Smart farm area, build as U go. Really Low power use . Great Design! Mahalo