The two new alien pledgeable ships are up for sale and have specs announced in the latest CommLink.
Xi’An Scout
Role: Scout
Manufacturer: Aopoa
Cargo Capacity: 0
Max Crew: 2
Upgrade Space: 4
Max Power Plant Size: 4
Max Engine (Primary Thruster): N/A
Maneuvering Thrusters: 18 x TR2
Max Shield: 4
HARDPOINTS
Class-1: 2x Size 4
Class-2: 4x Size 2
Banu Merchantman
Role: Merchant Clipper
Manufacturer: BIRC
Cargo Capacity: 60
Max Crew: 4
Upgrade Space: 6
Max Power Plant Size: 4
Max Engine (Primary Thruster): 2 x TR6
Maneuvering Thrusters: 8 x TR2
Max Shield: 6
HARDPOINTS
Class-1: 2x Size 4
Class-2: 5x Size 2
Class-5: 2 available
NOTE: Ship specifications are preliminary and subject to change as the game is further developed and balanced.
Pretty wild. I was spot on with my prediction on the Banu ship's capacity, cool. $150 and $250 pledges, respectively.
CommLink wrote:
We’re offering two special ships available for sale for the next 24-hours: the promised Banu Merchantman and the Xi’An Scout ship. Both of these ships were unlocked by Star Citizen backers, and they both represent how additional funding is allowing us to expand the games in new and exciting ways. Remember, all of these ships will be available in the finished game. Purchases today help Star Citizen’s development!
Xi’An Scout
The Khartu is the light attack craft of the Xi’An military. Contrary to Human ship design, the Khartu doesn’t have a traditional main thruster, instead featuring an array of maneuvering thrusters on articulated rigs. This design allows for incredible agility, making them the bane of UEE pilots. The Aopoa corporation manufactures this export model, the Khartu-al, for sale to human civilians as a dedicated scout/explorer. Pick one up here!
Banu Merchantman
Banu traders are renowned for their merchant prowess, traveling the spacelanes and trading with everyone from humans to the Vanduul! Their sturdy, dedicated trading ships are prized beyond all other transports, sometimes passing from generation to generation of Banu. Pick up a Banu Merchantman for a whole new Star Citizen experience! You can pick one up here. (Pictured)
Idris-P
Additionally, a limited allotment of Idris-P corvettes will be available for sale throughout the day. Keep checking the store: we’re releasing four allotments of 100 each at times designed to give users around the world a shot. Idris-Ps will retain their original price for all backers and will include LTI for everyone. PLEASE NOTE: due to FinCEN regulations, packages over $1,000 can not be gifted. This includes the Idris-P corvette, so do not purchase one expecting to transfer it to another account! You can check for Idris availability here.
Xi’An Scout
The Khartu is the light attack craft of the Xi’An military. Contrary to Human ship design, the Khartu doesn’t have a traditional main thruster, instead featuring an array of maneuvering thrusters on articulated rigs. This design allows for incredible agility, making them the bane of UEE pilots. The Aopoa corporation manufactures this export model, the Khartu-al, for sale to human civilians as a dedicated scout/explorer. Pick one up here!
Banu Merchantman
Banu traders are renowned for their merchant prowess, traveling the spacelanes and trading with everyone from humans to the Vanduul! Their sturdy, dedicated trading ships are prized beyond all other transports, sometimes passing from generation to generation of Banu. Pick up a Banu Merchantman for a whole new Star Citizen experience! You can pick one up here. (Pictured)
Idris-P
Additionally, a limited allotment of Idris-P corvettes will be available for sale throughout the day. Keep checking the store: we’re releasing four allotments of 100 each at times designed to give users around the world a shot. Idris-Ps will retain their original price for all backers and will include LTI for everyone. PLEASE NOTE: due to FinCEN regulations, packages over $1,000 can not be gifted. This includes the Idris-P corvette, so do not purchase one expecting to transfer it to another account! You can check for Idris availability here.