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{{Infobox vehicle
| name                            = Constellation Andromeda
| image                           = Andromeda_flying_from_Station_-_Front_Starboard.jpg
| size                            = Large
| manufacturer                    = RSI
| series                          = Constellation
| role                            = Medium Freight
| stowagespace                    = 96000000
| cargocapacity                   = 96
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Patch 2.0.0|Alpha 2.0.0]]
| mincrew                         = 3
| maxcrew                         = 4
| buycost                         = 3548000
| rentable                        = true
| rentableac                      = 
| rentmodifier                    = 
| rentcostac                      = 
| pledgecost                      = 240
| originalpledgecost              = 225
| cargocapacity                   = 96
| length                          = 61
| height                          = 14
| beam                            = 26
| combatspeed                     = 144
| maxspeed                        = 911
| mass                            = 430057
| pledgeavailability              = Always available
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/rsi-constellation/Constellation-Andromeda
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/4qi8nixfhshwer/source/Constellation-Andromeda-V8.pdf
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0QxY3wEXxQ-constellation-andromeda
| presentationurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14080-The-2945-RSI-Constellation-Lineup
| trailerurl                      = https://youtu.be/zG-82TakEqk
| claimtime                       = 14
| expeditetime                    = 4:30
| expeditecost                    = 6750
| releasedate                     = {{SDA|sctime=yes|2712}}
}}

The '''Constellation Andromeda''' is a multi-person freighter manufactured by [[Roberts Space Industries]] (RSI). It is the base model of the Constellation series. It comes with a [[P-52 Merlin]] docked at the stern as a snub fighter.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/rsi-constellation/Constellation-Andromeda|text=The Constellation Andromeda - Ship page}}</ref>

== Features ==

*'''Multi-Functional:''' Capable of fulfilling a variety of roles anywhere from transportation to combat.
*'''Cargo:''' With up to 96 SCUs in capacity, the cargo hold is also capable of carrying a various range of different ground vehicles. The ship also has a internal stowage space of up to 96,000K µSCUs.
*'''Emergency Cargo Dump:''' In case there is an emergency with volatile cargo, the cargo doors has a option to be opened in a certain way that allows cargo to be quickly dumped outside.
*'''Weapons:''' With four Size 5 gun hard-points, 2 manned gun turrets, each with a pair of Size 2 guns and racks that hold twenty four Size 2 as well as twenty four Size 1 missiles, the Andromeda is a ship not to be messed with.
*'''Snub fighter:''' Comes with the close-ranged fighter [[P-52 Merlin]] which has docking capability with the Andromeda.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14854-Kruger-Intergalactic-P-52-Merlin-Now-Available|text=Kruger Intergalactic P-52 Merlin now available!}}</ref> It is also compatible with the [[P-72 Archimedes]].<ref>{{Cite game|build=[[Star Citizen Alpha 3.14.0|Alpha 3.14]]|text=|accessdate=2021-08-07|game=}}</ref>

== Specifications ==
<tabber>
Avionics & Systems=
{{Vehicle avionics
| radarcount = 1
| computercount = 1
| radar1quantity = 1
| radar1size = 2
| radar1manufacturer = WLOP
| radar1name = [[Chernykh]]
| computer1quantity = 1
| computer1size = 2
| computer1manufacturer = 
| computer1name = M Computer
}}
{{Vehicle systems
| powerplantcount = 1
| coolercount = 1
| shieldgeneratorcount = 1
| powerplant1quantity = 2
| powerplant1size = 2
| powerplant1manufacturer = SASU
| powerplant1name = [[DayBreak]]
| cooler1quantity = 2
| cooler1size = 2
| cooler1manufacturer = JSPN
| cooler1name = [[Frost-Star EX]]
| shieldgenerator1quantity = 1
| shieldgenerator1size = 3
| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = BEHR
| shieldgenerator1name = [[5CA 'Akura']]
}}
|-|
Propulsion & Thrusters=
{{Vehicle propulsion
| fuelintakecount = 1
| fueltankcount = 1
| quantumdrivecount = 1
| jumpdrivecount = 1
| quantumfueltankcount = 1
| fuelintake1quantity = 4
| fuelintake1size = 1
| fuelintake1manufacturer = 
| fuelintake1name = M Fuel Intake
| fueltank1quantity = 2
| fueltank1size = 1
| fueltank1manufacturer = 
| fueltank1name = M Fuel Tank
| quantumdrive1quantity = 1
| quantumdrive1size = 2
| quantumdrive1manufacturer = JUST
| quantumdrive1name = [[Bolon]]
| jumpdrive1quantity = 1
| jumpdrive1size = 2
| jumpdrive1manufacturer = 
| jumpdrive1name = M Jump Module
| quantumfueltank1quantity = 1
| quantumfueltank1size = 2
| quantumfueltank1manufacturer = 
| quantumfueltank1name = M Quantum Fuel Tank
}}
{{Vehicle thrusters
| mainthrustercount = 3
| maneuveringthrustercount = 2
| mainthruster1quantity = 4
| mainthruster1size = 5
| mainthruster1manufacturer = 
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster
| mainthruster2quantity = 4
| mainthruster2size = 1
| mainthruster2manufacturer = 
| mainthruster2name = VTOL Turbine
| mainthruster3quantity = 4
| mainthruster3size = 1
| mainthruster3manufacturer = 
| mainthruster3name = VTOL Turbine
| maneuveringthruster1quantity = 4
| maneuveringthruster1size = 5
| maneuveringthruster1manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster
| maneuveringthruster2quantity = 12
| maneuveringthruster2size = 3
| maneuveringthruster2manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster2name = Joint Maneuvering Thruster
}}
|-|
Weaponry=
{{Vehicle weaponry
| weaponcount = 1
| turretcount = 1
| missilerackcount = 2
| utilityitemcount = 0
| weapon1mountquantity = 4
| weapon1mountsize = 5
| weapon1mountmanufacturer = FFSY
| weapon1mountname = [[VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount]]
| weapon1quantity = 4
| weapon1size = 4
| weapon1manufacturer = KLWE
| weapon1name = [[CF-447 Rhino Repeater]]
| turret1quantity = 2
| turret1size = 6
| turret1manufacturer = 
| turret1name = Manned Turret
| turret1weaponcount = 1
| turret1weapon1quantity = 4
| turret1weapon1size = 2
| turret1weapon1manufacturer = BEHR
| turret1weapon1name = [[M4A Cannon]]
| missilerack1quantity = 4
| missilerack1size = 5
| missilerack1manufacturer = 
| missilerack1name = Top Missile Rack
| missilerack1missilecount = 1
| missilerack1missile1quantity = 24
| missilerack1missile1size = 2
| missilerack1missile1manufacturer = THCN
| missilerack1missile1name = [[StrikeForce II]]
| missilerack2quantity = 4
| missilerack2size = 4
| missilerack2manufacturer = 
| missilerack2name = Side Missile Rack
| missilerack2missilecount = 1
| missilerack2missile1quantity = 24
| missilerack2missile1size = 1
| missilerack2missile1manufacturer = BEHR
| missilerack2missile1name = [[Marksman I]]
}}
</tabber>

== Model ==

=== Ship profile ===
<tabber>
 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Andromeda_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_Space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_Space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_Space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_Space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_Space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Andromeda_in_RY_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_RY_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_RY_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_RY_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Andromeda_in_RY_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

=== Series variants ===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Constellation_Aquila_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Constellation Aquila]]'''
|Focused on exploration & discovery. Comes with a RSI [[Ursa]] rover and a Kruger [[P-52 Merlin]] close-range fighter.
|-
|[[File:Constellation_Phoenix_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Constellation Phoenix]]'''
|Focused on Luxury Transportation. Comes with a RSI [[Lynx (vehicle)|Lynx]] rover and a Kruger [[P-72 Archimedes]] luxury snub fighter.
|-
|[[File:Taurus in Space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Constellation Taurus]]'''
|Focused on cargo transportation.
|}

=== Paints ===
{{for|more information|:Category:Constellation series#Paints}}
The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Constellation.

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Paint Name
!Description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
|-
|[[File:Constellation Auspicious Red in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Auspicious Red"
|Red colour with gold & dark grey accents and gold monkey head decals. '''Limited sale. Only available during the annual [[Red Festival]] event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18482-Lunar-New-Year-2022|text=Lunar New Year 2022|accessdate=2022-05-19}}</ref>
|[not available]
|11.00
|-
|[[File:Andromeda Dark Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Dark Green"
|Military green colour with dark grey decals.
|180,000
|7.50 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Constellation-Dark-Green-Paint|text=Constellation Dark Green Paint|accessdate=11/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Andromeda Heron Black in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Heron Black"
|Dark grey colour with military green accents & orange decals.
|[not available]
|7.50 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Constellation-Black-Heron-Paint|text=Constellation Black Heron Paint|accessdate=11/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Andromeda Heron Orange in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Heron Orange"
|Orange colour with white accents & decals.
|[not available]
|7.50 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Constellation-Orange-Heron-Paint|text=Constellation Orange Heron Paint|accessdate=11/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Andromeda Heron White in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Heron White"
|White colour with navy blue accents & orange decals.
|[not available]
|7.50 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Constellation-White-Heron-Paint|text=Constellation White Heron Paint|accessdate=11/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Andromeda Invictus BG in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Invictus Blue & Gold"
|Blue colour with gold accents and Invictus logos. '''Available only during the annual Invictus event.'''
|[not available]
|11.00
|-
|[[File:Constellation Andromeda Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Polar"
|White colour with grey and dark grey accents.
|[not available]
|11.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Constellation-Polar-Paint|text=Constellation Polar Paint|accessdate=11/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Constellation Andromeda Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Stormbringer"
|Dark grey colour with blue and white accents.
|[not available]
|7.50 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Constellation-Stormbringer-Paint|text=Constellation Stormbringer Paint|accessdate=11/12/2021}}</ref>
|}

== In-game availability & pricing ==
{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2021|05|11|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]}}

=== Buying ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[New Deal]], Lorville
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|-
|3,548,000
|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
|}

=== Renting ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Vantage Rentals, Lorville
!Traveller Rentals, Area18
!Regal Luxury Rentals, New Babbage
|-
|70,960
|70,960
|88,700
|}
''Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at [[Ship renting]].''

== Gallery == 
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Constellation Andromeda images}}

<tabber>
 Official=
{{gallery
|Constellation_Andromeda_flying_close_with_Aurora_and_Mustang.jpg
|Andromeda_interior_zoomed.png
|Connie Cockpit 2.jpeg
|Constellation_Andromeda_Dying_Star-1.jpg
|Connie Cockpit 3.jpeg
|Connie Cockpit 4.jpeg
|Constellation_Andromeda_under_attack_from_Mustang_and_Aurora.png
|Connie Cargo 2.jpeg
|Connie Cargo 4.jpeg
|Connie Cockpit 1.jpeg
|Connie Cargo 5.jpeg
|Connie Exterior 2.jpeg
|Connie Exterior 4.jpeg
|Connie Andro.jpeg
|Connie Exterior 5.jpeg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|Constellation_Andromeda_in_RandY_with_Aurora_MR.png
|Constellation Andromeda yela.jpg
|Constellation Andromeda asteroid field.jpg
|Constellation Andromeda missile pods.jpg
|Constellation Andromeda Crusader back.png
|Constellation Andromeda bridge.jpg
|Constellation Andromeda pilot seat.jpg
}}
|-|
 Official paints=
{{gallery
|Constellation Auspicious Red landed - Isometric.jpg
|Constellation - Dark Green.jpg
|Constellation Black Heron - Landed in Hangar.jpg
|Constellation Orange Heron - Landed in Hangar.jpg
|Constellation White Heron - Landed in Hangar.jpg
|Constellation Invictus Blue and Gold - Landed in Hangar.png
|Constellation Aquila Polar - Landed in hangar - Isometric.jpg
|Constellation Aquila Stormbringer - Landed in hangar - Isometric.jpg
}}

== Development ==
{{for|a more information|:Category:Constellation series#Development}}
The two size 2 shield generators were replaced with a single size 3 shield generator in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.14.0|Alpha 3.14]], as a part of the power management v2 feature.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//18266-Star-Citizen-Alpha-3140|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.14.0 - patch notes|accessdate=2021-08-07}}</ref>

</tabber>

== References ==

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