What does an Ursa fit in?

[Richard Bong]

I have a feeling that the Ursa Rover, is going to be quite important for ground travel. It is the smallest (currently) ground vehicle with a self contained environment. And not only will we be dealing with hostile atmospheres but weather as well. :)


The key here is legitimately fit, not fit due to a physics error that doesn't register a collision. :)

Now I know the Carrack, all of the Constellations, the Valkyrie and the Hammerhead are designed around carrying an Ursa rover. I believe the 600i Exploration is also designed to carry the Ursa or similar sized rover. And of course the 890 Jump and Hercules can.
I seem to remember the Corsair might, but the Mercury, which has more cargo capacity isn't expected to.

What am I missing?

 

[Bambooza]

Idris
Javelin
Kraken
Crucible
Polaris
StarFarer
Caterpillar

 

[Vavrik]

Might be something as simple as the width of any ramp or entrance door. I dunno. why am I still typing?

 

[FZD]

I can confirm the Ursa seems to be specifically designed to fit in Starfarer, though you do need to lower the turret. (Hence why it seems to be specifically designed)

Also, we should look into FreelancerMax. That ship can actually carry a Razor around. Might fit Ursa. Not 100% sure tho.

 

[August]

Can confirm it fits in @Neoraven ’s Mum.

 

[Richard Bong]

Idris
Javelin
Kraken
Crucible
Polaris
StarFarer
Caterpillar

Ah, I did miss the Starfarer. How do you get it into a Cat?

 

[Bambooza]

Ah, I did miss the Starfarer. How do you get it into a Cat?

Jump it or catch it in space.

The Polaris and Javelin are speculations as they have a cargo bay next to a ramp. The Idris might have the same issue as the Cat in that it could fit in the hanger space but wouldn't have an easy way to do so on the ground.

 

[Deroth]

What am I missing?

Sufficient levels of alcohol and determination?

Example: Cutlass Black

It is designed to support two 'bike' type vehicles, but with sufficient levels of intoxication and determination either both will explode or the Ursa will fit...with questionable functionality on arrival.

 

[Richard Bong]

I can confirm the Ursa seems to be specifically designed to fit in Starfarer, though you do need to lower the turret. (Hence why it seems to be specifically designed)

Also, we should look into FreelancerMax. That ship can actually carry a Razor around. Might fit Ursa. Not 100% sure tho.

I thought the rear turret on the Max would get in the way due to the height of the Ursa Rover.

 

[Richard Bong]

Jump it or catch it in space.

The Polaris and Javelin are speculations as they have a cargo bay next to a ramp. The Idris might have the same issue as the Cat in that it could fit in the hanger space but wouldn't have an easy way to do so on the ground.

The Idris had a ramp leading to the hangar in last years live stream, which, to me, made no sense, since the Argo bay is there. The Rover couldn't make it up the ramp.

 

[Bambooza]

The Idris had a ramp leading to the hangar in last years live stream, which, to me, made no sense, since the Argo bay is there. The Rover couldn't make it up the ramp.

Indeed all three of these capital ships will be intresting until we see them in game.

 

[Tealwraith]

Can confirm it fits in @Neoraven ’s Mum.

I don't see the Mum on the ship matrix. Was that a special concept sale like for the Raven or Omega or am I missing something?

 

[Zapper Weisman]

Ursa fits in a Ranger: confirmed!

I'll show myself out.

 

[FZD]

I thought the rear turret on the Max would get in the way due to the height of the Ursa Rover.

Could be, tho Ursa suspension kinda allows the rover to squeeze, so can't say for sure.
That's why it's something that needs to be TESTed.

 

[Lorddarthvik]

Unless it fits in a cave, it's no Ursa! hohohohohooo
I'll show myself out...

edit: found @Zapper Weisman outside! Wanna go for a beer?

 

[AntiSqueaker]

Can also fit in a Corsair, it's designed to carry a Rover.

 

[Shadow Reaper]

I think the question may be in error. I suggest you precise better what you want the Ursa for.

Rovers have shields that defeat most FPS weapons. That is key for the Ursa over the grav bikes, which are faster and can afford much broader scanning given two bikes in two places at once.

What do you want your mobile ground forces to do? What is the mission(s)?

 

[Vavrik]

I have some interest around this myself.

I have 2 Ursa's, 1 Cyclone, 1 Tank, 1 Ballista, and 3 dragonfly's. I only bought half of that mess intentionally, the rest were package extras - all 3 dragonflies are subject to upgrade at a whim. Transport is an M2 and A2, and a Aquila, a Corsair, and a Cutlass Black. I may have one or two more ships that can help transport small vehicles, but I'm looking for use cases (and friends who like driving or flying.)

 

[Michael]

I can confirm the Ursa seems to be specifically designed to fit in Starfarer, though you do need to lower the turret. (Hence why it seems to be specifically designed)

Also, we should look into FreelancerMax. That ship can actually carry a Razor around. Might fit Ursa. Not 100% sure tho.

Once the turret struts in the MAX remove the Ursa should fit pretty well i. (Tested it myself)

 

[Richard Bong]

I think the question may be in error. I suggest you precise better what you want the Ursa for.

Rovers have shields that defeat most FPS weapons. That is key for the Ursa over the grav bikes, which are faster and can afford much broader scanning given two bikes in two places at once.

What do you want your mobile ground forces to do? What is the mission(s)?

Travel from point A to Point B in a situation where I can't use a ship but am in an unbreathable atmosphere or extreme weather where my armor won't protect me.

The suits have limited ranges for temperature and limited oxygen supplies.