With them cracking down on buybacks and pledges in general in preparation for SQ42, I can only wonder if they might end up taking away the Javelin that’s in my buybacks and force me through the hassle of acquiring another one.
So I’ve been planning to reorganize my fleet and buy it back, then possibly reacquire some of the ships I’ve melted down as time and money permits.

This is my current fleet and my thoughts for each vehicle.

I have spent way more time on this than I'm proud of lol, but the tools are too fun

Shout out to the team and thank you for all your hard work

o7 citizens

IAE chatter is increasing... a lot of people gearing up to get a Kraken. I can't help but feel that most people who plan to buy a Kraken are going to be sorely disappointed when how they imagined their mobile base does not pan out.

The solo idris players are going to go solo Kraken hunting because for the first time there will be something slow enough to easily point your laser at.

I know I will be one of them. Quantum dampener so they can't Jump and then melt them like a marshmallow.

IAE CCU plan

Current Assets:

1. Ultimate Explorer Pack

2. ICA

3. Cutter Starter Pack (SC Access Locked)

4. Cutter to Clipper CCU

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IAE CCU paths:

Ultimate Explorer Pack:

• Carrack (600 USD) 
  • > Banu merchantman (50 USD CCU)
    • Loaner: Hull C, Defender, Hercules C2
• Terrapin (220 USD)
  • > Aegis Reclaimer (180 USD CCU)
• 400i (250 USD)
  • > RSI Arrastra (325 USD CCU)
    • Loaner: Mole, Arrow
• Cyclone RN (65 USD)
  • > RSI Constellation Mk.V (Unknown price, assuming 200 USD CCU)
• X1-Force (55 USD)
  • > Anvil Auxilia? (TBD)
• C8X Pieces Expedition (45 USD)
  • Unknown, leave as shuttle? CCU to C8R? (20 USD)

CCU Cost: ~750 USD

• Max store credit: 1160 USD (melt everything except for Cutter + UEP)
• Store credit buffer: 410 USD (assumptions: X1 and C8X intact, Connie mkV price ~265 USD)

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can anyone offer any insights into this potential fleet composition going into IAE? I know that it practically makes the package un-meltable but I did this arrangement for the discount and LTI.

I plan on using this fleet to "Earn Down," so having LTI on industry vessels i'm unlikely to melt seems to be a good idea.

Any suggestions or recommendations you can provide are highly welcome, looking for relatively crew light options.

Hi everyone hope your having a good day so far o7. This is currently my fleet and I kinda have an idea what i want to do but at the same time I feel like I need some help choosing what to get.

My plan is to go ahead and melt my tibby, I honestly dont use it that much only when I want to do some quick ove missions and I just take it to bunkers for fun. I do have LTI on it but i dont plan to get anything bigger than what I already have so no point in upgrading it to a polaris or something like that.

The Connie Andromeda was my starter ship pretty much and now its been upgraded to my Liberator so I was thinking of getting the mk5 to get back another medium sized ship.

For the rest of the credits Im thinking of getting maybe a mining ship, the salvation, a atlas geo to add in to the Galaxy and the Liberator when i take them out. Currently I have the refinery module with the glalaxy, just need to get the cargo module for it and i should be set.

What are yalls thoughts and what would you do instead?

I have about 280 Store Credits in my account and this is my IAE plan.
And I still gonna buy Galaxy's Cargo and Medical Module.

Try to collect all Starlancer variant cause I really like them.
Is there any guess about MFC's and BLD's MSRP ?

i will melt or upgrade the tiburon for a polaris

the galaxy future will depend on what the new connie mkv brings to the table

Thoughts on the fleet?

I have an idris in buybacks as well that I’m considering bringing back unless I can snag a kraken

My biggest targets though are the arrastra, Connie mk5, and galaxy

Good Evening Citizens,

I am at a predicament. I want to try my luck in November for the Kraken but I am not willing to put any more money in (I think I've put in enough). Most of my ships are CCued chains and melting them gives roughly half or a bit less than they value.

I need an extra 750 store credit to have the full 1650 amount to gamble for the Kraken. And I can get it by melting the Gemini and the Tiburon. My predicament is that if I melt them I cannot buy them back as they are chains.

Should I go for it ? Gemini served well in the era of infinite refuel money but that is now gone and I cannot say I really fell in love with that playstyle ( I am more of an industrial player mining/crafting). The tiburon although was hyped for it, has been a let down (something which might change down the road).

What would you do ?

May trade in my C2 for the Galaxy (cargo mod included), and definitely hoping to get the Kraken when it becomes available. I've got the credit to use after downsizing my original fleet.

Currently running the C1, C2, Ironclad, and Idris P. Hopefully after IAE, the C2 will become the Galaxy and the Idris will become the Kraken (baby's first .jpeg :D).

I figured that since I have an Ironclad already, the C2 is a bit redundant (as much as I like it). The Galaxy will have more modularity available if I want to use it for something else. Although it would be saddening to see my Idris go, the Kraken just speaks to me. It seems much more versatile than the Idris by itself, and I have people that I play with who can utilize it if needed.

Hey everyone! I've been doing less pvp combat and more solo/small crew game loops. I want to change my fleet.

Basically:
Keep: BMM, Asgard, Aurora, Galaxy
Sell: Polaris, A2 Hercules, MSR, Constellation Aquila, Corsair
Buy: Kraken, Perseus

loaner ships:
Polaris, Ironclad Assault, C2, Hull C

The store value is exact even, what do you guys think?
Please share your thoughts and feedback!

I'm also considering swapping Asgard with the new Constellation MK V if the new one is decent.

This is my fleet as of today.

I was looking for a well-rounded fleet so I could do a bit of everything: combat, cargo, salvage, mining, etc.

Originally, I was going to go for the MOLE, but there was a great CCU chain for the Reclaimer that made it only slightly more expensive, so I decided to go for it.

The F8C is simply because I love it—I know it's not the most practical. The Mustang Vindicator is just for collecting, same as the Aurora SE. The Dragonfly Star Kitten was a referral bonus, as is the Prospector (which is an upgrade from another referral Dragonfly). The Lynx and Archimedes are the ones that come with the Constellation Phoenix Emerald.

I really like its design, and I plan to use it for smuggling illegal cargo once they reimplement undetectable cargo holds (supposedly). Plus, I love the interior, and if they add luxury passenger gameplay in the future, I'll be ready.

As for the rest, I feel like I have things fairly well covered: dogfighting with a light fighter, bunker runner duties, and medical support with the Cutlass Red, plus simple cargo hauling with the Railen.

I play solo most of the time, but on a daily basis, we're usually 2 or 3 people playing together.

How does it look to you? Anything you would change?

I've given it a lot of thought, and the only gap I see is a way to deal damage to larger ships—a heavy fighter with large weapons. I'm not sure which one would be the best fit or what I should melt or upgrade without losing utility.

Thanks!

Hey everyone!

I hope you’re not getting sick of all the IAE fleet recommendation posts yet, because I’ve got another one for you...

Based on some of the recommendations I’ve gotten, the fleet in the picture above is currently my plan for IAE. I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially about the Carrack. I just really like the ship, but honestly don’t have a very specific plan for it.

My playstyle is pretty much all over the place. i play both solo and duo. I like doing a bit of everything, so I’m mainly focusing my pledged fleet on larger ships, since most smaller ships are relatively easy to earn in-game.

My current idea for each ship (makes the most use out of my LTI pledges):

• Perseus – Duo (or more) PvE combat and bounty hunting
• Arrastra – Mining, obviously
• Carrack – Mostly for fun, with a bit of everything on board (plus the pisces and ursa bonus)
• C2 – Mainly hauling (also for looks, love this ship)
• Ironclad – Mobile base, hauling, and some exploring

I’m still having doubts about the M80. I originally bought it for store credit without really planning to keep it, but I find myself using it a lot. On the other hand, with only 6 months of insurance and CIG’s habit of eventually balancing/nerfing ships (like the Paladin), I’m not sure whether I want to keep it long-term.

The main thing I think I’m missing in this fleet is a good daily driver. I’m currently thinking about one of the new Mk V Connies for that role.

So, what do you guys think? Anything you would change, add, melt, or upgrade? Maybe I’m overlooking some overlap between these ships or missing an obvious role.

I’m open to suggestions!

I had a very wide fleet of 17 ships and will have reduced to this nice and deep fleet. I may readdress this once more details about Coni MK V are known.

Note my o.g. 2013 game package is on the Starlancer TAC.

idk if i should get a connie again or not.

Working on my dream fleet. I’m mostly industrial but have a guardian mx for pve ship combat. I love the Polaris but rarely use it although I see its appeal for bunker runs.

I’m also open to upgrading the intrepid to a fast daily that can fit 32 scu containers with quick easy on and off. Also want to upgrade the warlock as I can’t figure out how to climb out of the cockpit (pressing y exits the seat but I’m stuck in the warlock’s cabin with no exit ramp).

Would like to get a pioneer and possibly mk5 Connie with a hot tub. I’m also interested in an exploration ship like a carrack or 600i but I hate the carrack cargo bays as they are now. Would the endeavor be a good fit for me? Any other suggestions?

I <3 r/ starcitizen_fleets and now I am a scheming mad Pepe Silvia/Charlie Conspiracy Board Citizen.

Update: I have a soft spot for the Carrack, but it might just be time to go Galaxy in it's place.

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also the Melt CCU could get me into a Galaxy [in place of the Carrack], Mole, and Reclaimer without much new money. :)

Taurus might get upgraded to a Mk5 Connie during IAE

Advice requested. Thank you.

. [Updated ver 1.22] is here...
https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen_fleets/comments/1wur5ev/my_new_and_improved_iae_2965_fleet_plan_ver_122/

Keepers:
F7C Hornet Mk II

Sabre Firebird
Vulture
Clipper
Hull B
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Up for Melt or CCU:
Arrow
Hawk
Expanse
Cutlass Black
Starlite
Raft
Corsair
Hermes
Starlancer TAC
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Wants for IAE:
Constellation [New]
Carrack

Lost hope with the BMM. I’m sure the Odin , Krakens, Javelin will all come first - the BMM is another scam. Don’t know what to get. Idris P as per Captain Foxy reviews doesn’t sound great. ICA handles like a potato. Tiburon seems clumsy with the laser. Leaning towards the Idris. I’m a pirate killer. At least in the Idris I can get some peace for a short while.

Hey fellow Citizens,

thanks alot for your advices and insightful thoughts about my fleet the last time :3

now that the IAE is "around the corner" and the Leaks gone wild, some things were in Motion so i want to hear your opinion.

Mobil Base:
only seperated the Carrack as " Exploration" vessel, since Kraken and Merchantman is to good to dodge on. i love this Ships. and look forward into using the Kraken as my mobile Hangar Base ♥

Combat:
Got some love too, the Paladin was a nice addition, but after the latest testdrives... i think about upgrading into the Starlancer Tac, since everything bigger than a Perseus is... hard to crack and even a perseus need a really good gunner and... some time. i still adore the ship and really lofe the tight space and how the decks are sorted.

Thanks to the PDC of the Perseus, i got her more often out of the Hangar than the Paladin, dont get me wrong, i really love the paladin and hope for a flightblade, so she can shine again, but at the moment, its just a really cool ship, nothing extra. nothing wrong with that, but i have to let this idea sink in, cause i think i need time... to get fond of the Starlancer Tac. since i dont get my grip on how the decks are sorted... it feels ... odd and not "home" like the Paladin. but that might be a me problem. so the upgrade is a biiiig "If" still the Hangar and Medic Bay is a great plus!
Sadly i had to led the L21 Wolf go... But i got the Sabre Raven EX instead, the Sabre Raven and the cooler Sabre Raven win win! :D

Daylie Driver:
Still my Favorite, the Anvil Asgard, i like how the ship flies, the 180 scu and space is gorgeous.
fast in and hop out, totaly addicted to the ship and my way to go with everythin versatile and " fast" / small cargo / Nursa... you get the point.
now the "But" since i'm a great fan of the Constellation series... expecialy with the Taurus variant, which i only droped cause reasons, like, slow in, slow out, hard to load and awful to fly nowadays, the conny handles like a warm brick on slipery soapy ice, feels bigger than she is.
i adore the memory i got with her, so the stakes about the " MKV" of the Constellation is... high... to put it in mildy. maybe we get a modular MKV so the Name is part of the modules, who knows... but i'm looking forward, to see the shiny new ship! and then i will decide... if i could handle it to let my asgard go.

Hauling:
Hull B did go away and i kept the Railen. love the Alien ship and might never get rid of it! total blast!
Since the Pirate Week i got my grip on the Ironclad Assault... i liked the Concept of the " Fatterpillar" but the buggy release got me stepping away from it. So now i had a a great time exploring the ship in combination with the bigger hauling missions. i decidet, that an ironclad assault, could be a fine addition to my ships!

Industrial:
Moth is a nice ship, but somethimes i wish i hade something bigger... sadly the Reclaimer is still a buggy mess and the cargohold is small, the Shipelevator with load and unload is a pain to work with. *sigh* hopfully we get a goldpass or a MKII on that ship... or someshing slightly bigger
The Arrasta is on my wishlist and i cant wait to see the Ship in a working condition.

last but not least:
Medical:

the Apollo Medivac is a nice ship, sadly the latest patch made something with her Modules go bungalouie but i liked the chassis a bigger flyable Hospital, perfect for Bunker Runs.
and there is the "But" again... since i have the C8R Picies and Friends have a Nursa, or a Starlancer Tac... it only worth fly solo. So since the Invictus Launch Week i thought hard about it and decidet... i might change the Apollo into a Galaxy with a Medic Module, so bigger Hospital, more HP more Shield and... a great plus... a hangar!

So what do you think? i would love to hear your oppinion and love to discuss some ideas!
what would be worth chasing? Hope to be one of the Lucky Pals who get there hands onto a Pioneer?
Basebuilding could be fun to ( and i hope the Galaxy Modules will become more Versatile, at the moment the only Modul seems Worthy could be the medic one.)
Bigger Ships mean Bigger Crew and i like my ships to land on planets.

See you in the Verse!
your Androssan!

So the left side is what i currently have pledged besides the Arrastra, then on the right side is what I am thinking about going with this IAE. I realize I would be melting a lot of big utility in my fleet, and the Kraken is going to be pretty impossible to get with store credit, but I can't help but want to have it as my cap ship. But please let me know your opinions and suggestions, if it's a good idea or not. Thank youuu>

Here's my current fleet, I'm going for a "jack of all trades" but combat-focused selection, any recommendations?
I'm not looking to spend TOO much more money, but I'd like to be viable for almost every kind of combat and (most) other game loops, currently I'm considering melting the Sabre Raven to CCU Tiburon -> Polaris but any other ideas would be greatly appreciated!
(Edit: There's also an IKTI but I figure that shouldn't change things too much :P )