Odyssey

[Kowalski]

Just when I thought I was done spending money at IAE, MISC drops this beauty.

Bought the CCU for now and will hold it in my inventory until I get a chance to fly the subscriber loaner on release....but let's face it, this will be the queen of exploration.

 

[Dirtbag_Leader]

I feel the need to upgrade my Carrack now :( I hate CIG marketing!

So what is the carrack for now??!?!!?

Yeah, this is what is sorta bugging me; I was really hoping for something somehow *different* and not just a 'better' Carrack. I'll probably grab the CCU, but will hold off on applying it; I WANT to be able to stay true to my Carrack love!

 

[Kowalski]

Yeah, this is what is sorta bugging me; I was really hoping for something somehow *different* and not just a 'better' Carrack. I'll probably grab the CCU, but will hold off on applying it; I WANT to be able to stay true to my Carrack love!

My thoughts exactly. Based on info released so far, the Carrack not only will have the superior cargo capacity, but also long distance scanning/charting/repair, whenever those mechanics come out.

Like you, I'm holding the CCU in my inventory until I learn more

Long term, I think a true exploration will have at least one of each, with a couple support ships flying alongside them.

 

[GarikDuvall]

So what is the carrack for now??!?!!?

I have a feeling the Carrack is still the better EXPLORATION ship, ie likely better navigation/sensors for finding jump points, etc. Odyssey just has ability to stay out indefinitely (pending it can get food/resupplies for the crew). It's basically like the nuclear sub of SC... only reason it ever needs to "surface" is for crew rations.

I would love to buy this, but exploration just isn't my focus. I'd definitely go serve on one as ships doctor/gunner though :)

Edit: Also, how I see this differs from the Endeavor variants... is that this can refuel itself where the Endv can't. BUT, the Endeavor has the big engine/jump section at the rear which I think means it could go further on a "single tank of gas" (so to speak). The cab section on the Endeavor is slightly different in that its likely more heavily armored/shielded but basically defenseless (well just 1 S5 turret). It can MAYBE go to slightly more hostile areas of space than the Odyssey can...but thats pure speculation at this point.

 

[Zookajoe]

My thoughts exactly. Based on info released so far, the Carrack not only will have the superior cargo capacity, but also long distance scanning/charting/repair, whenever those mechanics come out.

Like you, I'm holding the CCU in my inventory until I learn more

Long term, I think a true exploration will have at least one of each, with a couple support ships flying alongside them.

Basically, the Carrack is superior for Jump Point scanning, charting and all around exploration. The Oddy is superior for long term mining exploration.

 

[Zookajoe]

Hang on....can a Prospector fit?

I believe it can, as the Prospector is shorter than the Sabre, and only a meter taller and wider. Also, there is a shot of it mining with a Oddy on one of the illustrations.

 

[ThunderKraken]

 

[ThunderKraken]

I have a feeling the Carrack is still the better EXPLORATION ship, ie likely better navigation/sensors for finding jump points, etc. Odyssey just has ability to stay out indefinitely (pending it can get food/resupplies for the crew). It's basically like the nuclear sub of SC... only reason it ever needs to "surface" is for crew rations.

I would love to buy this, but exploration just isn't my focus. I'd definitely go serve on one as ships doctor/gunner though :)

Edit: Also, how I see this differs from the Endeavor variants... is that this can refuel itself where the Endv can't. BUT, the Endeavor has the big engine/jump section at the rear which I think means it could go further on a "single tank of gas" (so to speak). The cab section on the Endeavor is slightly different in that its likely more heavily armored/shielded but basically defenseless (well just 1 S5 turret). It can MAYBE go to slightly more hostile areas of space than the Odyssey can...but thats pure speculation at this point.

So the odyssey is a plug in hybrid while the carrack has Apple play, heated seats, and superior towing?

 

[GarikDuvall]

Comparison of specs on Odyssey, Carrack, and Endeavor so far (most details lacking on Odyssey of course):

	Odyssey	Carrack	Endeavor
Radar	?	1 Large	1 Medium
Computers	?	3 Medium	4 Medium
Power plants	?	1 Large	1 Capital, 1 Large
Coolers	?	2 Large	4 Large
Shield Generators	S4, # TBA	2 Large	2 Large
Fuel Intakes	?	2 Large	2 Large
Fuel Tanks	Large, # TBA	2 Large	2 Large
Quantum Drive	Large, # TBA	1 Large	1 Capital
Jump Drive	?	1 Large	1 Capital
Quant Fuel Tanks	?	2 Large	1 Capital
Remote Turrets	3 S5	1 S5, 2 S4	1 S5
Manned Turrets	-	3 S5 HP (S4 guns)	-
Missiles	Yes, # TBA	-	-
Cargo Capacity	252 scu	456 scu	500 scu
Crew Capacity	2-6	4-6	3-5
Length	140m	126m	200m

 

[Zookajoe]

So the odyssey is a plug in hybrid while the carrack has Apple play, heated seats, and superior towing?

More accurately, the Odyssey is a solar panel powered electric vehicle with unlimited range, while the Carrack has to stop at a gas station every few hundred miles.

 

[Zookajoe]

Comparison of specs on Odyssey, Carrack, and Endeavor so far (most details lacking on Odyssey of course):

	Odyssey	Carrack	Endeavor
Radar	? (1 Large)	1 Large	1 Medium
Computers	? (4 Medium)	3 Medium	4 Medium
Power plants	? (1 Capital)	1 Large	1 Capital, 1 Large
Coolers	? (1 Capital)	2 Large	4 Large
Shield Generators	S4, # TBA	2 Large	2 Large
Fuel Intakes	? (2 Large)	2 Large	2 Large
Fuel Tanks	Large, # TBA	2 Large	2 Large
Quantum Drive	Large, # TBA	1 Large	1 Capital
Jump Drive	? (1 Large)	1 Large	1 Capital
Quant Fuel Tanks	? (1 Large)	2 Large	1 Capital
Remote Turrets	3 S5	2 S4	1 S5
Manned Turrets	-	2 Turrets (S4 guns)	-
Missiles	Yes, # TBA (Size 3, 4 racks)	-	-
Cargo Capacity	252 scu	456 scu	500 scu
Crew Capacity	2-6 (1-6)	4-6	3-5
Length	140m	126m	200m

From what I have been able to glean from the Pledge Store and the "Discover the Odyssey".

 

[Vavrik]

Comparison of specs on Odyssey, Carrack, and Endeavor so far (most details lacking on Odyssey of course):

	Odyssey	Carrack	Endeavor
Radar	?	1 Large	1 Medium
Computers	?	3 Medium	4 Medium
Power plants	?	1 Large	1 Capital, 1 Large
Coolers	?	2 Large	4 Large
Shield Generators	S4, # TBA	2 Large	2 Large
Fuel Intakes	?	2 Large	2 Large
Fuel Tanks	Large, # TBA	2 Large	2 Large
Quantum Drive	Large, # TBA	1 Large	1 Capital
Jump Drive	?	1 Large	1 Capital
Quant Fuel Tanks	?	2 Large	1 Capital
Remote Turrets	3 S5	1 S5, 2 S4	1 S5
Manned Turrets	-	3 S5 HP (S4 guns)	-
Missiles	Yes, # TBA	-	-
Cargo Capacity	252 scu	456 scu	500 scu
Crew Capacity	2-6	4-6	3-5
Length	140m	126m	200m

Then I played it right cuz now I have all 3. And I didn't spend any cash on the Odyssey... I keep telling myself. It was store credit. That's cheaper than cash. Isn't it?

 

[Ploeperpengel]

Yeah, this is what is sorta bugging me; I was really hoping for something somehow *different* and not just a 'better' Carrack. I'll probably grab the CCU, but will hold off on applying it; I WANT to be able to stay true to my Carrack love!

I decided to keep my Carrack. Someone here has to in case the Odyssey doesn't turn out as well as everyone exspects it to be.

Carrack+
Drones, Science Lab, Repair Station, smaller size (smaller wormholes, smaller landingzones), more cargo/modularity might turn out to be great advantages and I don't expect the SC Universe to grow past a point the Carrack can't reach anytime soon ;)

Most importantly I already gave my Carrack a name!

 

[Talonsbane]

I decided to ask a question in the Spectrum Q&A forum & I hope that some of you might like the question enough to upvote it.

My question was, "The stated hangar of the Odyssey is size XS. With the XS being approximately : 32m long, 24m wide, 12.5m tall, is there any possibility that the rectangular shaped hangar could be enlarged slightly during its development enough to accommodate the fitting of a Freelancer Dur to round out the exploration capabilities of the Odyssey? "

My thinking is that IF a Dur can fit in the Oddy's hangar, then that could be used to explore more areas that the Oddy can't go, like through smaller jump points, while hopefully the ability for the Oddy to mine & refine fuel could be used to aid the Dur in a harmonious symbiotic relationship. The link to my question is below & all that upvote or comment on it are greatly appreciated.

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/misc-odyssey-q-amp-a/4614587

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

I decided to ask a question in the Spectrum Q&A forum & I hope that some of you might like the question enough to upvote it.

My question was, "The stated hangar of the Odyssey is size XS. With the XS being approximately : 32m long, 24m wide, 12.5m tall, is there any possibility that the rectangular shaped hangar could be enlarged slightly during its development enough to accommodate the fitting of a Freelancer Dur to round out the exploration capabilities of the Odyssey? "

My thinking is that IF a Dur can fit in the Oddy's hangar, then that could be used to explore more areas that the Oddy can't go, like through smaller jump points, while hopefully the ability for the Oddy to mine & refine fuel could be used to aid the Dur in a harmonious symbiotic relationship. The link to my question is below & all that upvote or comment on it are greatly appreciated.

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/misc-odyssey-q-amp-a/4614587

It's a good question.

Has the Freelancer got its physicalised components pass yet? If not its dimensions may yet change...

 

[Talonsbane]

It's a good question.

Has the Freelancer got its physicalised components pass yet? If not its dimensions may yet change...

Honestly, I have no idea. I was simply thinking outside the box for ways to hopefully inspire a potential symbioses between MISC ships geared towards exploration. At the size it's at, you could most likely pair it with an Origin 315p, but with the Oddy being MISC & the Dur right there, it just felt that would be the better pairing.

 

[Zookajoe]

I decided to ask a question in the Spectrum Q&A forum & I hope that some of you might like the question enough to upvote it.

My question was, "The stated hangar of the Odyssey is size XS. With the XS being approximately : 32m long, 24m wide, 12.5m tall, is there any possibility that the rectangular shaped hangar could be enlarged slightly during its development enough to accommodate the fitting of a Freelancer Dur to round out the exploration capabilities of the Odyssey? "

My thinking is that IF a Dur can fit in the Oddy's hangar, then that could be used to explore more areas that the Oddy can't go, like through smaller jump points, while hopefully the ability for the Oddy to mine & refine fuel could be used to aid the Dur in a harmonious symbiotic relationship. The link to my question is below & all that upvote or comment on it are greatly appreciated.

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/misc-odyssey-q-amp-a/4614587

As the Odyssey is a mining exploration ship, I feel the Prospector (which can fit in those hanger dimensions) would be a better choice. But, that being said, the DUR does merit some thought.

 

[JudgeJuryExctnr]

I am new. How long before they answer the questions in the Q&A?

I have some small concerns where the ship is both listed as having S5 turrets and S5 guns. If I understand correctly, S5 turrets have S4 guns.

 

[Vavrik]

I am new. How long before they answer the questions in the Q&A?

I have some small concerns where the ship is both listed as having S5 turrets and S5 guns. If I understand correctly, S5 turrets have S4 guns.

S5 turrets with S5 guns means the guns are not gimbled. You have to aim the gun properly.

 

[Carlos Spicyweiner]

Someone remind me, how long did we wait for the Carrack? I just CCU'd my Carrack for one of these, now I wait for 3 years or so. Damn it MISC.