Star Citizen's Constellation Taurus my first large -ish ship in the game. As the game develops the Taurus begins to show its versatility and appeal for the roles it can fill in and around the verse. This ship will certainly be a huge asset to anybody as its excellent utility will almost certainly have you covered for most situations. BUT...What do you guys think about the constellation Taurus? As always let me know down below!!
I thought your mention of the passengers and docking collars was refreshing: people don't talk about this enough. For the passengers: it isn't a ship that really needs four crew to run, two will work great, even in the future when we get engineering. Those extra beds and lockers (which as you said, probably will turn into armor lockers or something similar), are handy when transporting people in general, or a vehicle crew. I also value docking collars in the long term: the ability to take this and dock it directly to something like the Galaxy or the Odyssey is fantastic. Carry over that replacement part you brought over, those critical supplies, drop off a few crew members you transported over. Incredibly useful!
at this point u understand, for normal view u need to pay almost 3kk auec compare to taurus or andromeda, this is insane, aquilla is only real usable conny because this struts, damn, they are real so bad this series need hard rework
Connie Taurus is my daily driver work horse and I love almost everything about it. I just really wish they would rework the back half of the bridge and the crew area to bring them up to some of the current standards. When the Drake Cutter feels like a more complete living space for a player that the Connie, it's time to update the Connie.
This was the ship that introduced me to a life of trading, I might not fly it as much now my fleet has grown but it still brings a smile to my face every time I use it.
Will always be my favourite ship even though I have bigger ships. I still find myself going back to my Taurus. I too upgraded from cutty black to taurus.
I never had an issue with the struts in the front windshield. I love everything about these ships. Styling, layout, utility, and firepower are all top notch imo
Little known fact about this beauty-you can land a Merlin or Archimedes in the cargo bay when landed or in flight if you are accurate, and never have to worry about docking mechanics at all. In the OC of Connies that's where the snubs were first planned to go.
I have a Constellation Taurus, as I prefer the large cargo and shielded small cargo hold, instead of the snub on the rest. I am sure that when the rework happens, some if not all struts in the cockpit will be removed, along with the habitation area getting improvements, bringing it up to gold standard. RSI ships seem to be leaning towards having more armor, like Anvil ships do. The Taurus will be no different as it has covered turrets/missiles and VTOL thrusters. It is CR's first multi crew ship and will get CIG's love, IMO.
This was my first ‘big’ ship too - back in the days when you could only walk around your ship as flight was still a thing to be introduced! I was in awe of it then and the whole class still has a special place in my heart. I’ve owned all the Connie’s at some point (love the Aquila’s bridge), but the Taurus is the only one I return to. She is what she is, honest, extremely functional and with no frills or go-faster stripes. A true classic!
something fun with the tractor on the taurus I found is that in the box missions where you need to pick stuff up from a hostile area you can just park and float the boxes in to your cargo lift without ever leaving the ship
I still have my Aquila and plan on keeping it. I expect the rework on the Connies will be really good when it happens. I'm guessing it'll be a few more years though. I also hope they add an additional remote turret to the rear of each model. They need it.
i love the connie. if i had to get rid of my hole fleet and keep just one ship. it would be a toss up between the Andromeda and the Taurus. that said, some things need to change the center side struts and the cross beam just need to go away. i dont care how its done. they just need to go. the placement of the bottom s4 guns needs to change. the fact that you can change the top guns to fixed s5 but not the bottom ones just doesn't make sense. half fixed/ half gimbled loadouts don't really work all that well. and a ship like the connie deserves better. either change the location of the hard points to so they all accommodate s5 guns, or make them all bespoke gimbals that only take s4. i prefer the former because me like big pew pew. but i would accept the ladder. they could also just leave the option of fixed s5 guns to the Andromeda and restrict the other variants to gambled s4 guns. the supports connecting the top and bottum turret, dont need to be there. they make the bridge feel more cramped than it really is. the crew quarters needs a toilet. there is no reason a ship like the connie shouldn't have a toilet. it already has the shower. just make it a 2 in 1 the forward dip should also be addressed. i think a single leg that unfolds from under the cockpit area would be good enough. i get some people dont like the idea because it might make the ship look wierd. but im not worried about that. The connie already looks kinda funky. an appendage extending from the chin of the ship wont make that much of a difference. either that or place the leg further back and just get rid of the crew elevator. it might restrict ground exits to just the cargo hanger but in exchange the bridge doesn't dip anymore, and you have more space to improve the crew quarters. the connie's speed is not perportional to its engines. they dont need to change the pitch and yaw speed, but with engines that big. the ship should have more speed. if cig just added a toilet, removed some of the struts and changed the weapon hard points, i would be happy. the rest are just nit picks.
Currently i dont have a Taurus, but im finding a hard time justifying having a C1 or a Zeus CL over it..... its just better.... better weapons, better cargo and easier use of the tractor beam, better shields by far, better missile loadout, a fair bit slower than the spirit C1, dont know about the Zeus. i think i will rearange some ccus and make a taurus of the Vulture and make the C1 into something else, maybe the E1 that was the only Spirit i liked at first glance anyways.
Well, speaking from a literal standpoint, the Connie Taurus is the big brother to the Zeus CL, and a bracket above both the C1 and the CL. Alot of people are confused due to the current components listed for all 3. In due time, the Entire Connie line will get a buff to components just as the medium ships like the C1 and CL are showing. The Taurus does not compete with these two ships. It beats them in every way outside of speed. Better firepower, pending better range, and better cargo capacit.
Well the c1 is a superb ship in its own right but what it really boils down to, is how much heavy lifting are you planning to do in the future? Because for smaller niche buisnnes ventures the c1 will be perfect. However the taurus shines in its greater size and versatility. As more game systems come online in the future these descions should be easier to make hopefully ha ha.
@@PIN-o7 I very much agree, and if CIG decides to restrict ships based on the sizes of certain jump points these medium sized haulers have additional added value for certain tasks. I don't think they've ever been overly clear on this, but once upon a time they said a Freelancer would be the largest ship that can travel through a small jump point. I don't think they've discussed that in a very long time (that I can remember, anyway), but we didn't have the Spirit or the Zeus back then. It's entirely possible this could extend to these ships, too. Time will tell. :)
I've been a shill for the Connie Taurus for years and I'm loving how it's getting a bit of shine. We're still not fully there but, closer. This thing is a Cutless-Black on STEROIDS. It has everything a solo/small crew needs to make it out there. Small enough to solo and large enough to grow into. It's perfect. Also no content creators seem to be clearing this up as far as I know so I thought I'd add it here. PSA: People, the C-1 Spirit and Zeus CL do NOT compete with the Taurus. They are all tucked specifically under the Taurus. Since they were released, alot of people saw the components and assumed it meant they were as good as or better than the Connie line....No....They aren't. They simply have the updated spec sheet implemented. The Connie's do not. But when they get it, you'll see where they belong on the tier list. All of the Connies are buffed up ships in comparison to the Zeus variants. By range, firepower and each of their respective professions. Be it cargo, a scanning suite or extra firepower. Please stop getting the Spirits and Zeus varaints mixed up in this bracket. They do not belong. They aren't BAD, they just aren't as good. Great vid as always Pin. o7.
I fly this ship more than any other: it carries refined minerals, salvage when I'm teaming up with friends, she really does it all. Aside from the looks, the tractor beam placement and cargo lift are what sold me for the zero-g operations I regularly use her for.
Im new to the game but this is the ship I so want to get. So I have something to work for but loving this game even with the bugs ect. Thanks for showing and explaining everything about this work horse of a ship😊
Many ships have struts. The Connie’s is only an issue cause recently bar is central and blocks your vision directly ahead. If they dropped the pilot seat a little in height or raised the height of that central bar it would be totally fine. The Connie has you feeling like you’re in a functional bridge rather than in a cockpit.
Amazing ship! Hope it gets more hull Hp and a rework. Hope all the constellations get reworks this year. I want to own one again, for now it’s an in game buy. Everyone should have one of the constellation variants in my opinion. They are classic, amazing, and the pilots can pew pew
Top of the Morning, Well I like this ship a lot. However I am not a fan of the new price point. From 155 to 200 in a few months is a Big price increase. The quantum fuel for me is Pretty Huge, sadly the Taurus is lacking for a freighter type ship {Pyro is Huge} If your looking for a armed freighter that stays in Stanton this is still a good choice. If your looking for a multi roll ship I think there are better choices for a bit more money, that 200-275 range.
@@jasonbritt2497 Hey honestly, I would wait till this patch and the new flight system hits before spending cash. But at that price range I would Look at the MSR, or Corsair. Both are a Few Bucks more. Both Have More Fuel, MSR is much faster, 9k quantum. The Corsair much better mission ship, Guns for Days for the price. Truth is, If Cargo is your Game plan start with a New Zeus or a Old school Freelancer Max. Both hold decent amount of cargo for less cash and you will be wanting somthing much bigger for that anyway in time
The problem with the Taurus is since it’s a cargo hauler I don’t think it will be able to do ERTs when hull hp becomes armor and shield rebalance only because it outclasses all the other Connie’s.
Got one myselfs. Think the VTOL trusters are great and will come handy later on with heavy loads. This one goes in my final fleet, hope the rework makes it even better and fast loading with ready grids (till they trow a tractor beam on the C2). good review, nice ship. o7
i really struggle between the Taurus and the Andromeda. i like the cargo capacity and tractor beam of the Taurus, but i also like the extra armor and hull hp on the Andromeda. i also like the additional s1 missiles even though they aren't always useful. the snub i can take or leave. i always find myself going back and forth between the two and i cant decide which one i like more.
Many players don't know that the Taurus main cargo compartment has a special quick release to jettison cargo in an emergency. It is not working in game ATM, but it has the release switch on the right hand MFD of pilot. The bottom floor of cargo bay is supposed to open up, like bomb bay doors ... If so, think of all the new versatility it will bring, as in dropping troops/ammo/med supplies on planet/moons or Furys dropping out and easy recovery in space.
I understand your reasoning for the Constellation. But I want a more modern ship that has similar or better functionality. That is why I was interested in the Galaxy. But I fear CIG is going to drag their feet with the Galaxy and I hear they may screw up it's debut with their interior and system design decisions for the ship. Perhaps CitizenCon will debut something in between the size of a Zeus mk2 and a Galaxy that will hit a sweet spot. Waiting patiently for CitizenCon.
I hope they change the cockpit, the struts are just too much, and in addition, the glair from the screens makes it impossible to see in dark areas, which you encounter all the time. So, remove some of the struts, those who remain, make them a little skinnier and either turn down the screen brightness, or make the brightness user adjustable, like every screen in IRL.
i love the constellation, but honestly I think the Zeus is a better ship, 40scu less in cargo BUT one size smaller, which means it's easier to travel in the verse from system to system because you can use medium jump point instead of large
I’m just getting into the game over past year or so. I’m looking for my next real money purchase for ship. I have a cutty black, I bought bc I wanted something that when wipe comes I have a reliable money maker to get me going and could fit a few different roles. I’m leaning towards the Taurus for my next purchase bc I’ve seen so many say so many good things about it. I use the cuttlass currently at wipe to do the cargo loop and gain credits until I get enough for a Connie then purchase in game and use it to pretty much pave the way for everything else I want. I figure I may as well get the Taurus with real cash and save a little grinding time. I’m pretty much decided now the big question is do I melt the cutlass to save money?
No. 150 is not half of 200. And the Lancer Max doesn't have four S5 weapons and 24 S2 missiles. $50 more to get bigger guns, more missiles, a S3 shield generator, more hull HP and an extra 54 SCU of cargo is kind of a steal.
@@schakTheNerd I meant in game store for cost. Also I didn't consider guns as nobody cares for these in hauling. I play since 2016, traded since early alpha 3 and got interdicted maybe few times. Not that your Taurus saves you when pirate player group decides to take you on.
@@keeperofthefate the Taurus is so much more than just a hauler, though. It's a legitimate jack of all trades ship. Is it a good hauler? Of course. But it's also a great bounty hunting ship, nearly on par with the Corsair, and for a solo pilot absolutely on par with an Andromeda. I'm currently daily driving a Corsair because I've been more combat focused in 3.23,but as soon as 3.24 drops, I guarantee I'll be back in the Taurus because of its larger cargo capacity and the fact that it's just as versatile as the Corsair.
@@schakTheNerd Taurus is better at hauling that Corsair, I give you that. Whenever I take my from hangar it's always ordeal not to destroy myself. Those wings are so inconvinient during landings. But placement of the turrets in corsiars is the best. All four crewmen can essentially aim at the same target. Backing to subject of free max over taurus. If you are normal gamer who only have aurora package it's better to by free max in the game for 4.2mln auec and grind further with 120SCUs towards bigger ship, than to spend 8mln auec on Taurus. Not much more cargo extension and you are way better to hold on the money to buy bigger hauler down the road. I'm only taking hauling cargo here as a factor. No weapon/module slots. Just sheer ingame cost to earn ratio.
I've been a shill for the Connie Taurus for years and I'm loving how it's getting a bit of shine. We're still not fully there but, closer. This thing is a Cutless-Black on STEROIDS. It has everything a solo/small crew needs to make it out there. Small enough to solo and large enough to grow into. It's perfect. Also no content creators seem to be clearing this up as far as I know so I thought I'd add it here. PSA: People, the C-1 Spirit and Zeus CL do NOT compete with the Taurus. They are all tucked specifically under the Taurus. Since they were released, alot of people saw the components and assumed it meant they were as good as or better than the Connie line....No....They aren't. They simply have the updated spec sheet implemented. The Connie's do not. But when they get it, you'll see where they belong on the tier list. All of the Connies are buffed up ships in comparison to the Zeus variants. By range, firepower and each of their respective professions. Be it cargo, a scanning suite or extra firepower. Please stop getting the Spirits and Zeus varaints mixed up in this bracket. They do not belong. They aren't BAD, they just aren't as good. Great vid as always Pin. o7.
Star Citizen's Constellation Taurus my first large -ish ship in the game. As the game develops the Taurus begins to show its versatility and appeal for the roles it can fill in and around the verse. This ship will certainly be a huge asset to anybody as its excellent utility will almost certainly have you covered for most situations. BUT...What do you guys think about the constellation Taurus? As always let me know down below!!
You should play the phoenix, it’s like a Taurus but better in every way but cargo !
I thought your mention of the passengers and docking collars was refreshing: people don't talk about this enough. For the passengers: it isn't a ship that really needs four crew to run, two will work great, even in the future when we get engineering. Those extra beds and lockers (which as you said, probably will turn into armor lockers or something similar), are handy when transporting people in general, or a vehicle crew. I also value docking collars in the long term: the ability to take this and dock it directly to something like the Galaxy or the Odyssey is fantastic. Carry over that replacement part you brought over, those critical supplies, drop off a few crew members you transported over. Incredibly useful!
at this point u understand, for normal view u need to pay almost 3kk auec compare to taurus or andromeda, this is insane, aquilla is only real usable conny because this struts, damn, they are real so bad
this series need hard rework
@@skywalker8027 struts dont really bother me too much
Change out the Bolon to a XL-1 and the shield to the FR-86. At that point the Taurus is probably the most versatile daily driver in the verse.
Connie Taurus is my daily driver work horse and I love almost everything about it. I just really wish they would rework the back half of the bridge and the crew area to bring them up to some of the current standards. When the Drake Cutter feels like a more complete living space for a player that the Connie, it's time to update the Connie.
The re work should bring it up to speed.
This was the ship that introduced me to a life of trading, I might not fly it as much now my fleet has grown but it still brings a smile to my face every time I use it.
Its a classic for sure o7
Will always be my favourite ship even though I have bigger ships. I still find myself going back to my Taurus. I too upgraded from cutty black to taurus.
I never had an issue with the struts in the front windshield. I love everything about these ships. Styling, layout, utility, and firepower are all top notch imo
Little known fact about this beauty-you can land a Merlin or Archimedes in the cargo bay when landed or in flight if you are accurate, and never have to worry about docking mechanics at all. In the OC of Connies that's where the snubs were first planned to go.
I'd like to see the smaller cargo area in the back be replaced with a dock for an mpuv tractor.
I have a Constellation Taurus, as I prefer the large cargo and shielded small cargo hold, instead of the snub on the rest.
I am sure that when the rework happens, some if not all struts in the cockpit will be removed, along with the habitation area getting improvements, bringing it up to gold standard. RSI ships seem to be leaning towards having more armor, like Anvil ships do. The Taurus will be no different as it has covered turrets/missiles and VTOL thrusters. It is CR's first multi crew ship and will get CIG's love, IMO.
This was my first ‘big’ ship too - back in the days when you could only walk around your ship as flight was still a thing to be introduced! I was in awe of it then and the whole class still has a special place in my heart. I’ve owned all the Connie’s at some point (love the Aquila’s bridge), but the Taurus is the only one I return to. She is what she is, honest, extremely functional and with no frills or go-faster stripes. A true classic!
something fun with the tractor on the taurus I found is that in the box missions where you need to pick stuff up from a hostile area you can just park and float the boxes in to your cargo lift without ever leaving the ship
Built for purpose! Noice o7
For me, the HUDs are too bright to see past. That is my main frustration. That and everything glitching through the elevator floor when I raise it.
I still have my Aquila and plan on keeping it. I expect the rework on the Connies will be really good when it happens. I'm guessing it'll be a few more years though. I also hope they add an additional remote turret to the rear of each model. They need it.
Love the Aquila and have had one but currently have a 400i. Tempted to CCU back to the Aquila especially with the rework
I love the Taurus. It's been my mostly daily driver for ages, other than a Cutty Red for FPS missions. It desperately needs a refresh, though.
Would love to see good AI crew members you could hire and level up.
i love the connie. if i had to get rid of my hole fleet and keep just one ship. it would be a toss up between the Andromeda and the Taurus. that said, some things need to change
the center side struts and the cross beam just need to go away. i dont care how its done. they just need to go.
the placement of the bottom s4 guns needs to change. the fact that you can change the top guns to fixed s5 but not the bottom ones just doesn't make sense. half fixed/ half gimbled loadouts don't really work all that well. and a ship like the connie deserves better. either change the location of the hard points to so they all accommodate s5 guns, or make them all bespoke gimbals that only take s4. i prefer the former because me like big pew pew. but i would accept the ladder.
they could also just leave the option of fixed s5 guns to the Andromeda and restrict the other variants to gambled s4 guns.
the supports connecting the top and bottum turret, dont need to be there. they make the bridge feel more cramped than it really is.
the crew quarters needs a toilet. there is no reason a ship like the connie shouldn't have a toilet. it already has the shower. just make it a 2 in 1
the forward dip should also be addressed. i think a single leg that unfolds from under the cockpit area would be good enough. i get some people dont like the idea because it might make the ship look wierd. but im not worried about that. The connie already looks kinda funky. an appendage extending from the chin of the ship wont make that much of a difference. either that or place the leg further back and just get rid of the crew elevator. it might restrict ground exits to just the cargo hanger but in exchange the bridge doesn't dip anymore, and you have more space to improve the crew quarters.
the connie's speed is not perportional to its engines. they dont need to change the pitch and yaw speed, but with engines that big. the ship should have more speed.
if cig just added a toilet, removed some of the struts and changed the weapon hard points, i would be happy. the rest are just nit picks.
time to update the video. It's got gimbaled S5 weapons now.
Currently i dont have a Taurus, but im finding a hard time justifying having a C1 or a Zeus CL over it..... its just better.... better weapons, better cargo and easier use of the tractor beam, better shields by far, better missile loadout, a fair bit slower than the spirit C1, dont know about the Zeus.
i think i will rearange some ccus and make a taurus of the Vulture and make the C1 into something else, maybe the E1 that was the only Spirit i liked at first glance anyways.
Well, speaking from a literal standpoint, the Connie Taurus is the big brother to the Zeus CL, and a bracket above both the C1 and the CL. Alot of people are confused due to the current components listed for all 3. In due time, the Entire Connie line will get a buff to components just as the medium ships like the C1 and CL are showing. The Taurus does not compete with these two ships. It beats them in every way outside of speed. Better firepower, pending better range, and better cargo capacit.
Well the c1 is a superb ship in its own right but what it really boils down to, is how much heavy lifting are you planning to do in the future? Because for smaller niche buisnnes ventures the c1 will be perfect. However the taurus shines in its greater size and versatility. As more game systems come online in the future these descions should be easier to make hopefully ha ha.
@@PIN-o7 I very much agree, and if CIG decides to restrict ships based on the sizes of certain jump points these medium sized haulers have additional added value for certain tasks. I don't think they've ever been overly clear on this, but once upon a time they said a Freelancer would be the largest ship that can travel through a small jump point. I don't think they've discussed that in a very long time (that I can remember, anyway), but we didn't have the Spirit or the Zeus back then. It's entirely possible this could extend to these ships, too. Time will tell. :)
I've been a shill for the Connie Taurus for years and I'm loving how it's getting a bit of shine. We're still not fully there but, closer. This thing is a Cutless-Black on STEROIDS.
It has everything a solo/small crew needs to make it out there. Small enough to solo and large enough to grow into. It's perfect.
Also no content creators seem to be clearing this up as far as I know so I thought I'd add it here.
PSA: People, the C-1 Spirit and Zeus CL do NOT compete with the Taurus. They are all tucked specifically under the Taurus. Since they were released, alot of people saw the components and assumed it meant they were as good as or better than the Connie line....No....They aren't. They simply have the updated spec sheet implemented. The Connie's do not. But when they get it, you'll see where they belong on the tier list. All of the Connies are buffed up ships in comparison to the Zeus variants. By range, firepower and each of their respective professions. Be it cargo, a scanning suite or extra firepower. Please stop getting the Spirits and Zeus varaints mixed up in this bracket. They do not belong. They aren't BAD, they just aren't as good.
Great vid as always Pin.
o7.
I fly this ship more than any other: it carries refined minerals, salvage when I'm teaming up with friends, she really does it all. Aside from the looks, the tractor beam placement and cargo lift are what sold me for the zero-g operations I regularly use her for.
Yeah this thing is a BEAST when I have it fully loaded with RMC and CM. Even splitting the profits with my Vulture pilot we break 1.2m uec easy
I like it with the dark green skin you can buy ingame. Good workhorse.
I am really looking forward to the Connie rework. Kind of scared they will just go mkII though.
agree, the MFDs are actually useful in the connie. its a great ship. upgraded my pledge freelancer max for it for 50 bucks, no regrets.
Im new to the game but this is the ship I so want to get. So I have something to work for but loving this game even with the bugs ect. Thanks for showing and explaining everything about this work horse of a ship😊
my pleasure , im glad your enjoying the game. welcome to the verse citizen o7!
Happy New Year Steve aka Spaceman PIN!
Happy new year Bruce!! Good to see you o7
Many ships have struts. The Connie’s is only an issue cause recently bar is central and blocks your vision directly ahead. If they dropped the pilot seat a little in height or raised the height of that central bar it would be totally fine. The Connie has you feeling like you’re in a functional bridge rather than in a cockpit.
Agree, as I said it's not a big deal its just a annoyance.
Amazing ship! Hope it gets more hull Hp and a rework. Hope all the constellations get reworks this year. I want to own one again, for now it’s an in game buy. Everyone should have one of the constellation variants in my opinion. They are classic, amazing, and the pilots can pew pew
Top of the Morning, Well I like this ship a lot. However I am not a fan of the new price point. From 155 to 200 in a few months is a Big price increase. The quantum fuel for me is Pretty Huge, sadly the Taurus is lacking for a freighter type ship {Pyro is Huge} If your looking for a armed freighter that stays in Stanton this is still a good choice. If your looking for a multi roll ship I think there are better choices for a bit more money, that 200-275 range.
Yes the price increase was cheeky for sure.
kendallscott8908 ive only just noticed you have become a channel member! Thank you very much, its appreciated !! o7
My Pleasure ..I have a small tie dye business and I know every penny counts when your getting your feet under you @@PIN-o7
What would be your suggestion for the better option for Pyro?
@@jasonbritt2497 Hey honestly, I would wait till this patch and the new flight system hits before spending cash. But at that price range I would Look at the MSR, or Corsair. Both are a Few Bucks more. Both Have More Fuel, MSR is much faster, 9k quantum. The Corsair much better mission ship, Guns for Days for the price. Truth is, If Cargo is your Game plan start with a New Zeus or a Old school Freelancer Max. Both hold decent amount of cargo for less cash and you will be wanting somthing much bigger for that anyway in time
The problem with the Taurus is since it’s a cargo hauler I don’t think it will be able to do ERTs when hull hp becomes armor and shield rebalance only because it outclasses all the other Connie’s.
Got one myselfs.
Think the VTOL trusters are great and will come handy later on with heavy loads.
This one goes in my final fleet,
hope the rework makes it even better and fast loading with ready grids (till they trow a tractor beam on the C2).
good review, nice ship. o7
Cheers casy
I love this ship
i really struggle between the Taurus and the Andromeda. i like the cargo capacity and tractor beam of the Taurus, but i also like the extra armor and hull hp on the Andromeda. i also like the additional s1 missiles even though they aren't always useful. the snub i can take or leave. i always find myself going back and forth between the two and i cant decide which one i like more.
To be fair to you, it is a difficult choice. I guess it boils down to which role you prefer playing in, combat or freight.
Many players don't know that the Taurus main cargo compartment has a special quick release to jettison cargo in an emergency.
It is not working in game ATM, but it has the release switch on the right hand MFD of pilot. The bottom floor of cargo bay is supposed to open up, like bomb bay doors ... If so, think of all the new versatility it will bring, as in dropping troops/ammo/med supplies on planet/moons or Furys dropping out and easy recovery in space.
Good review! Good ship.
thanks and yes it is! o7
The Constellation Taurus and Andromeda are actually far better suited for piracy than the "unfairly stigmatized" Drake Corsair.
I understand your reasoning for the Constellation. But I want a more modern ship that has similar or better functionality. That is why I was interested in the Galaxy. But I fear CIG is going to drag their feet with the Galaxy and I hear they may screw up it's debut with their interior and system design decisions for the ship. Perhaps CitizenCon will debut something in between the size of a Zeus mk2 and a Galaxy that will hit a sweet spot. Waiting patiently for CitizenCon.
I hope they change the cockpit, the struts are just too much, and in addition, the glair from the screens makes it impossible to see in dark areas, which you encounter all the time. So, remove some of the struts, those who remain, make them a little skinnier and either turn down the screen brightness, or make the brightness user adjustable, like every screen in IRL.
I need new video about Taurus with 3.24, because of Tractor and new cargo gameplay
i love the constellation, but honestly I think the Zeus is a better ship, 40scu less in cargo BUT one size smaller, which means it's easier to travel in the verse from system to system because you can use medium jump point instead of large
taurus is the better freelancer/cutty because its also 2 crew (pilot, turret) and traktor beam can be used by turretgunner that changes places.
if you had to pick only one ship to play with for the rest of your SC career, the Taurus is my first choice by a country mile.
It's a great ship. 💯
I’m just getting into the game over past year or so. I’m looking for my next real money purchase for ship.
I have a cutty black, I bought bc I wanted something that when wipe comes I have a reliable money maker to get me going and could fit a few different roles.
I’m leaning towards the Taurus for my next purchase bc I’ve seen so many say so many good things about it.
I use the cuttlass currently at wipe to do the cargo loop and gain credits until I get enough for a Connie then purchase in game and use it to pretty much pave the way for everything else I want.
I figure I may as well get the Taurus with real cash and save a little grinding time.
I’m pretty much decided now the big question is do I melt the cutlass to save money?
I love my Taurus but I keep smearing it into moons and other hard surfaces lol
Nothing wrong with controlled crashing my dude
Free Max is half the cost with 120 SCUs. Sooooooo...
No. 150 is not half of 200. And the Lancer Max doesn't have four S5 weapons and 24 S2 missiles. $50 more to get bigger guns, more missiles, a S3 shield generator, more hull HP and an extra 54 SCU of cargo is kind of a steal.
@@schakTheNerd I meant in game store for cost. Also I didn't consider guns as nobody cares for these in hauling. I play since 2016, traded since early alpha 3 and got interdicted maybe few times. Not that your Taurus saves you when pirate player group decides to take you on.
@@keeperofthefate the Taurus is so much more than just a hauler, though. It's a legitimate jack of all trades ship. Is it a good hauler? Of course. But it's also a great bounty hunting ship, nearly on par with the Corsair, and for a solo pilot absolutely on par with an Andromeda. I'm currently daily driving a Corsair because I've been more combat focused in 3.23,but as soon as 3.24 drops, I guarantee I'll be back in the Taurus because of its larger cargo capacity and the fact that it's just as versatile as the Corsair.
@@schakTheNerd Taurus is better at hauling that Corsair, I give you that. Whenever I take my from hangar it's always ordeal not to destroy myself. Those wings are so inconvinient during landings. But placement of the turrets in corsiars is the best. All four crewmen can essentially aim at the same target. Backing to subject of free max over taurus. If you are normal gamer who only have aurora package it's better to by free max in the game for 4.2mln auec and grind further with 120SCUs towards bigger ship, than to spend 8mln auec on Taurus. Not much more cargo extension and you are way better to hold on the money to buy bigger hauler down the road. I'm only taking hauling cargo here as a factor. No weapon/module slots. Just sheer ingame cost to earn ratio.
I hate 'fleets' why not just have one ship you really enjoy, instead of jack of all trades have a ship for everything
Scam Citizen ! 😂
scamfield lol
Sure.... a SCAM you can play RN for 45 USD..... omg this ppl
Hes a friend, he's just taking the piss out of the idiot scam citizen people.
ive never seen this man before in my life, he is trying to scam you. i assume he is in Cahoots with CIG trying to scam people !
@@PIN-o7
I've been a shill for the Connie Taurus for years and I'm loving how it's getting a bit of shine. We're still not fully there but, closer. This thing is a Cutless-Black on STEROIDS.
It has everything a solo/small crew needs to make it out there. Small enough to solo and large enough to grow into. It's perfect.
Also no content creators seem to be clearing this up as far as I know so I thought I'd add it here.
PSA: People, the C-1 Spirit and Zeus CL do NOT compete with the Taurus. They are all tucked specifically under the Taurus. Since they were released, alot of people saw the components and assumed it meant they were as good as or better than the Connie line....No....They aren't. They simply have the updated spec sheet implemented. The Connie's do not. But when they get it, you'll see where they belong on the tier list. All of the Connies are buffed up ships in comparison to the Zeus variants. By range, firepower and each of their respective professions. Be it cargo, a scanning suite or extra firepower. Please stop getting the Spirits and Zeus varaints mixed up in this bracket. They do not belong. They aren't BAD, they just aren't as good.
Great vid as always Pin.
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