Star Citizen Ship Size Chart 2017 3.0: Clarifying Variants and Ship Matrix Adjustments

As we conclude our 10-part Shipyard series on the New Ship Matrix, it's essential to address a crucial aspect of Star Citizen's vast fleet: variants. In this article, we'll delve into the changes made to the ship matrix, clarify the concept of variants, and explore how they fit into the overall picture.

A Key Change: Special Editions

In recent updates, we've introduced a new categorization for packages that only include item exchanges, skin or paint changes, and no significant modifications. These are now referred to as 'Special Editions.' This change might seem minor, but it has a profound impact on how we perceive ship variants.

Masters of Flight Series: Variants Revisited

The Masters of Flight series, initially announced with the launch of 2.6, was marketed as a set of unique variants. However, due to the new definition of variants, most of these packages no longer fit into this category, except for the F7C Wildfire, which retains its hardpoint changes.

Unlocking Possibilities

One of the most exciting aspects of the New Ship Matrix is the ability to mix and match modules from different ships. For instance, you can take your Vanguard Warden, remove the center room module, and then attach the Harbinger's center room module and Sentinel's nose and turret items – providing a unique combination that wasn't possible before.

Vanguard Hoplite: A Variant in its Own Right

The Vanguard Hoplite is another example of a variant, with some limitations. While it doesn't have a module hardpoint to accommodate other modules, it can still mount the nose and turret items from other Vanguard ships.

Adjustments and Realignments

Throughout Star Citizen's development, we've introduced a wide range of ships, but not every single one is a completely unique vessel. Many share hull or internal parts, which has led to the concept of variants becoming somewhat loose over time. The New Ship Matrix aims to tighten this definition by categorizing ships into distinct groups.

What's Next?

As we wrap up our series on the New Ship Matrix, you can expect the full update to be available soon for everyone to view. This will provide a comprehensive look at how every ship in the fleet has been adjusted and realigned to fit within the new system.

In conclusion, our 10-part Shipyard series has covered an extensive range of topics and designs, all dealing with the New Ship Matrix. We hope you've found these articles informative and engaging. The final topic may have been hotly anticipated – variants – but we're confident that this clarification will help shape your understanding of Star Citizen's vast fleet.

Star citizen ship size chart 2017 3.0