Cutter Rambler vs Zeus Mk II ES
Two Expedition 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 Cutter Rambler is cheaper in game: 703,836 aUEC against 4,201,470 aUEC for the Zeus Mk II ES.
- The Zeus Mk II ES carries more cargo: 32 SCU against 2 SCU.
- The Zeus Mk II ES has more sustained gun DPS: 2,163 against 1,246.
- The Zeus Mk II ES is faster in normal flight: 205 m/s against 180 m/s.
- The Zeus Mk II ES has the stronger hull: 32,000 HP against 17,100.
- The Zeus Mk II ES goes further on one quantum tank: 661 million km against 289 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Cutter Rambler leads 12 and the Zeus Mk II ES leads 11, with 1 tied.
Row by row
| Figure | Cutter Rambler | Zeus Mk II ES | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Expedition | Expedition | |
| Maker | DRAK | RSI | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 703,836 | 4,201,470 | Cutter Rambler |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 50 | 175 | Cutter Rambler |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 1,320 | 2,532 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 1,246 | 2,163 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Alpha per volley | 1,584 | 1,950 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Pilot gun slots | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 180 | 205 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Max speed m/s | 1,010 | 1,100 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Boost m/s | 380 | 405 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Pitch °/s | 36 | 32 | Cutter Rambler |
| Yaw °/s | 36 | 32 | Cutter Rambler |
| Roll °/s | 100 | 110 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 263,040 | 250,857 | Cutter Rambler |
| Quantum range million km | 289 | 661 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Spool time s | 4.8 | 7.6 | Cutter Rambler |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 3,662 | 8,648 | Cutter Rambler |
| IR, quantum drive on | 3,662 | 7,580 | Cutter Rambler |
| EM, shields up | 10,294 | 31,669 | Cutter Rambler |
| EM, quantum drive on | 31,144 | 58,399 | Cutter Rambler |
| Cross-section | 5,983 | 10,000 | Cutter Rambler |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 17,100 | 32,000 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Shield HP | 2,160 | 20,000 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 2 | 32 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Max crew | 1 | 9 | |
| Mass kg | 89,918 | 299,159 | Cutter Rambler |
| Ranked rows led | 12 | 11 | 1 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
- Cutter Rambler: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Zeus Mk II ES: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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