# Shipyard : Galaxy Thoughts **URL:** \ **Category:** Content Creators\ **Tags:** galaxy, modularity, ships, space-craft, starjump\ **Created:** [November 11, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/shipyard-galaxy-thoughts/40573 "2026-11-11T14:00:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![merefield](https://www.starzen.space/user_avatar/www.starzen.space/merefield/32/19260_2.png) [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/shipyard-galaxy-thoughts/40573/1 "2026-11-11T14:00:09Z")
[![](https://www.starzen.space/uploads/default/original/3X/3/e/3ec48b7cf46503346724acd8cc76b8cdc64ac8fd.jpeg "Shipyard : Galaxy Thoughts...") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed8al86PzMs) In this episode of Shipyard, Grim provides a balanced analysis of the RSI Galaxy, highlighting its faithful adherence to original concept art, significant design enhancements, and versatile modular capabilities that position it as a flagship multi-role support vessel. He expresses optimism about the ship’s potential impact on gameplay and looks forward to similar developments in other manufacturer ships, while encouraging viewers to stay tuned for further updates. ---
**Author:** ![merefield](https://www.starzen.space/user_avatar/www.starzen.space/merefield/32/19260_2.png) [@merefield](https://www.starzen.space/u/merefield)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://www.starzen.space/t/shipyard-galaxy-thoughts/40573/3 "2026-11-11T14:20:33Z")
In this episode of Shipyard, Grim shares his additional thoughts on the RSI Galaxy ship after having time to digest its details and the recent Behind the Ships episode. He aims to provide a balanced perspective on the ship, stepping back from the initial excitement and controversies surrounding its unveiling. Grim highlights that the RSI Galaxy closely follows the original concept art, which is a positive sign of consistency from concept to flight-ready status. He notes that the ship has received several enhancements, including size increases and design improvements, reflecting CIG’s ongoing efforts to modernize older ships and align them with current gameplay standards. Grim emphasizes that the RSI Galaxy represents the culmination of three years of focused development on RSI manufacturer ships by CIG. This prolonged attention has allowed the developers to refine best practices and incorporate lessons learned into the Galaxy, making it a flagship example of RSI’s design language and functionality. The ship is a large, multi-role, multi-crew vessel capable of carrying various modules like medical, refining, and cargo, as well as ground vehicles and other ships. This modularity significantly expands gameplay possibilities, allowing the Galaxy to support a wide range of roles from transport to medical operations. Among the notable changes from concept to flight-ready version, Grim points out the ship’s size increase from 110 to 120 meters, which improves interior flow and usability. The armament has also been upgraded to six size five weapons, which can be controlled by the pilot or remote turret operators. This pilot control feature has sparked some controversy, but Grim contextualizes it within CIG’s broader design philosophy, noting similar setups on other large ships like the Idris and the upcoming Odin. He suggests that pilot-controlled weapons are likely to remain a standard feature on larger vessels, despite some community concerns. The interior design of the Galaxy has received significant attention, with the addition of new windows and a cupola observation area that enhance the ship’s aesthetic and immersion without impacting gameplay directly. The modular section of the ship is now usable even without installed modules, allowing for flexible ship parking or other emergent uses. Additionally, the Galaxy has gained the ability to repair, rearm, and refuel other ships, reinforcing its role as a support vessel. Cargo capacity has increased substantially, and the medical module has been upgraded to include more and higher-tier beds, positioning the Galaxy as a top-tier hospital ship until the Endeavor Hope is released. In conclusion, Grim expresses optimism about the RSI Galaxy, viewing it as a showcase of CIG’s matured manufacturer kits and a strong contender for ship of the year. While he reserves final judgment until the ship is available in-game, he believes it has all the right features to become a valuable asset in any fleet. Grim also looks forward to similar advancements in ships from other manufacturers and anticipates that backlog ships like the Kraken, Merchantman, and Endeavor will benefit from these refined development practices. He encourages viewers to stay tuned for more coverage during the upcoming IAE event and thanks them for their support.