The RSI Arrostra is a concept mining ship in Star Citizen, designed as a stronger alternative to smaller mining ships like the Prospector and Mole. It features an onboard refinery, large cargo capacity, and powerful weapons, making it a more self-sufficient and formidable option for players interested in large-scale mining.
The RSI Arrostra is a concept ship recently announced by RSI. It is designed for mining, which is a popular activity in the game. It aims to provide a stronger alternative to the smaller mining ships like the Prospector and Mole. The Arrostra features three remote mining turrets with rail-mounted lasers that can move along the sides and top of the ship, allowing for a wide firing arc. It also has four remote turrets with size three weapons for defense, as well as missile capabilities. The ship has a large external cargo hold to store refined ore and an onboard refinery, making it self-sufficient in the mining process.
In terms of comparison, the Arrostra is closer in function to the Mole than the larger mining ship, Orion. Its superior components, such as size three mining lasers, larger radar, size three Quantum Drive, and larger power plants and coolers, make it more powerful than the Mole. It also has two extra power plants and coolers, providing contingency in case of damage. The ship has two size three shields, giving it significantly more shield HP than the Mole. Additionally, it has three remote turrets with size three weapons, offering better defensive capabilities. The Arrostra has a much larger cargo capacity, with external storage for 512 SCU of refined ore, and it can house vehicles like the Roc DS and potentially larger vehicles like the Ballista. It also has the ability to carry snub fighters for scouting purposes. Another major advantage of the Arrostra is its onboard refinery, allowing for constant refining of ore without reliance on station facilities.
While the Arrostra offers significant advantages over the Mole, it comes with a higher price tag. The Arrostra is almost twice the price of the Mole, and its price is likely to increase as development progresses. However, it offers a more powerful and self-sufficient mining experience, making it an attractive option for players looking for a large-scale multi-crew mining ship. It should be noted that all ships can be earned in-game, so players have the option to obtain the Arrostra through gameplay.