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{{Vehicle
| uuid = d95fb013-60d5-43ac-ab2d-daa082f45411
| name                            = Constellation Andromeda
| image                           = Andromeda_flying_from_Station_-_Front_Starboard.jpg
| size                            = large
| manufacturer                    = RSI
| series                          = Constellation
| docked                          = [[P-52 Merlin]]
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 2.0.0|Alpha 2.0.0]]
| mincrew                         = 3
| maxcrew                         = 4
| pledgecost                      = 240
| originalpledgecost              = 225
| 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
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14080-The-2945-RSI-Constellation-Lineup
| trailerurl                      = https://youtu.be/zG-82TakEqk
| releasedate                     = 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 including cargo hauling, personnel transport, and combat.
*'''Cargo:''' The Andromeda boasts an impressive 96 SCU cargo capacity with 96,000K µSCUs of internal stowage. The cargo hold is also capable of carrying a range of different ground vehicles.
*'''Emergency Cargo Dump:''' In the event of an emergency, the cargo doors can be opened in a way that allows for the quick jettison of volatile cargo.
*'''Weapons:''' With four Size 5 gun hard-points, two Size 2 manned gun turrets with two Size 2 weapons each, one Size 5 missile rack holding twenty four Size 2 missiles, and one Size 4 missile rack holding 28 Size 1 missiles, the Andromeda has more than enough firepower to deal with threats of any size.
*'''Snub fighter:''' Comes with the close-ranged snub fighter [[P-52 Merlin]] which has unique 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 ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

=== Ship profile ===
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 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]] snub 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>
|}

== Universe availability ==
{{Vehicle availability|Constellation Andromeda}}

== 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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