Mercury Star Runner vs Constellation Mk IV Andromeda
Two Medium Freight ships, side by side on the game data from build 4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. The better value in each ranked row is highlighted; in-game prices are the lowest UEX report as of 28 Oct 2026.
Summary
- The Constellation Mk IV Andromeda is cheaper in game: 9,652,610 aUEC against 12,285,000 aUEC for the Mercury Star Runner.
- The Mercury Star Runner carries more cargo: 114 SCU against 96 SCU.
- The Constellation Mk IV Andromeda has more sustained gun DPS: 25,600 against 2,814.
- The Mercury Star Runner is faster in normal flight: 217 m/s against 190 m/s.
- The Constellation Mk IV Andromeda has the stronger hull: 180,844 HP against 41,400.
- The Mercury Star Runner goes further on one quantum tank: 1,239 million km against 1,070 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Mercury Star Runner leads 8 and the Constellation Mk IV Andromeda leads 13, with 3 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | Mercury Star Runner | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Medium Freight | Medium Freight / Gun Ship | |
| Maker | CRUS | RSI | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 12,285,000 | 9,652,610 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 260 | 240 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 4,083 | 37,500 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 2,814 | 25,600 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Alpha per volley | 2,250 | 128,000 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Pilot gun slots | 2 | 4 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 217 | 190 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Max speed m/s | 1,300 | 1,000 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Boost m/s | 510 | 390 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Pitch °/s | 25 | 25 | Tie |
| Yaw °/s | 23 | 21 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Roll °/s | 53 | 45 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 275,943 | 275,943 | Tie |
| Quantum range million km | 1,239 | 1,070 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Spool time s | 8 | 8 | Tie |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 9,347 | 7,441 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| IR, quantum drive on | 8,922 | 7,441 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| EM, shields up | 34,858 | 31,069 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| EM, quantum drive on | 67,078 | 63,969 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Cross-section | 17,608 | 23,935 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 41,400 | 180,844 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Shield HP | 72,000 | 100,000 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 114 | 96 | Mercury Star Runner |
| Max crew | 5 | 5 | |
| Mass kg | 727,814 | 445,686 | Constellation Mk IV Andromeda |
| Ranked rows led | 8 | 13 | 3 tied |
"Not ranked" means one side has no figure in the data. DPS is the best gun that fits each pilot slot (burst, held for 60 s, one volley). Quantum and signatures are for the stock loadout; signatures rank lower as better. Mass ranks lower as better.
More
- Mercury Star Runner: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Constellation Mk IV Andromeda: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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