Constellation Mk IV Aquila 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 Zeus Mk II ES is cheaper in game: 4,201,470 aUEC against 11,577,400 aUEC for the Constellation Mk IV Aquila.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila carries more cargo: 96 SCU against 32 SCU.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila has more sustained gun DPS: 25,600 against 2,163.
- The Zeus Mk II ES is faster in normal flight: 205 m/s against 180 m/s.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila has the stronger hull: 180,844 HP against 32,000.
- The Constellation Mk IV Aquila goes further on one quantum tank: 1,239 million km against 661 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Constellation Mk IV Aquila leads 11 and the Zeus Mk II ES leads 13.
Row by row
| Figure | Constellation Mk IV Aquila | Zeus Mk II ES | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Expedition | Expedition | |
| Maker | RSI | RSI | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 11,577,400 | 4,201,470 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 315 | 175 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 37,500 | 2,532 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 25,600 | 2,163 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Alpha per volley | 128,000 | 1,950 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Pilot gun slots | 4 | 2 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 180 | 205 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Max speed m/s | 1,075 | 1,100 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Boost m/s | 380 | 405 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Pitch °/s | 25 | 32 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Yaw °/s | 21 | 32 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Roll °/s | 45 | 110 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 275,943 | 250,857 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Quantum range million km | 1,239 | 661 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Spool time s | 8 | 7.6 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 7,441 | 8,648 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| IR, quantum drive on | 7,441 | 7,580 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| EM, shields up | 32,825 | 31,669 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| EM, quantum drive on | 65,725 | 58,399 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Cross-section | 22,973 | 10,000 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 180,844 | 32,000 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Shield HP | 100,000 | 20,000 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 96 | 32 | Constellation Mk IV Aquila |
| Max crew | 5 | 9 | |
| Mass kg | 481,942 | 299,159 | Zeus Mk II ES |
| Ranked rows led | 11 | 13 | 0 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
- Constellation Mk IV Aquila: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- Zeus Mk II ES: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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