StarCitizen:600i Explorer

The 600i Explorer, a versatile luxury craft from StarCitizen:Origin Jumpworks, showcases a meticulously crafted hull that harmonizes performance with adaptability, all presented in an elegant and enduring design. This vessel incorporates advanced modular technology, enabling users to tailor the ship to their specific requirements. If your ambition is to make a mark in history by uncovering a new star system, the Explorer module of the 600i replaces the lounge with a sophisticated scanning station and adds extra utility hardpoints, thereby enhancing the ship's operational capabilities.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Model

Ship profile

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Paints

"Auspicious Red Dog"	"Auspicious Red Dragon"	"Best in Show 2951"	"Best in Show 2953"	"Cold Forge"	"Fortuna"	"Foundation Festival"	"Sterling"
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Lore

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The 600i is based on the previous 600 line, manufactured in the StarCitizen:29th century. The line originally began as a function first mid-sized transport. One heavily modified original 600 ship was used by Captain StarCitizen:Iggy Decarlo in the StarCitizen:Tohil Regatta race on StarCitizen:Tohil III, and served as a rescue ship during the environmental catastrophe at StarCitizen:Amidon Island.<ref>Jump Point, vol. 7, no. 5</ref> |-|

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Only as Origin refined their version of luxury after moving to Terra, they went back to the drawing board to bring the 600 in line with Origin's iconic aesthetic. Engineers used the same chassis as before but made major changes to the interior's shape language, used better materials, and added expensive diamond laminate panels to create an observation deck. It was put into full-scale production in 2947, and they added an "i" to the ships name to symbolize the upgrade.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref> </tabber>

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Development

• On June 30, 2018, with the release of StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0, the ship became Flight Ready.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
• On May 19, 2021, the Origin 600i Gold Standard appeared on the progress tracker <ref name=":0" />
• On October 21, 2022, the Origin 600i rework was teased. <ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Rework

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600i Explorer rework cargo bay

It was stated that the high level concept pass was completed, including addressing where space was wasted. They had completed floor plans and a concept pass.  The rework, itself, was stated as waiting on a slot in the schedule.  Some of the explorer images were teased including the cargo lift, secondary cargo bay, and the armory.  A couple of touring variant images were shown including the split staircase and the spa location.

• On November 17, 2022, the 600i rework was detailed.<ref>Inside Star Citizen:A Cut Above - Fall 2022</ref>

In a section of Inside Star Citizen entitled "New Origin", specific details of the 600i concept rework were released.

Reasons cited for the rework:

• Inefficient space prioritization
• Outdated design language
• Poor interior flow
• Missing features developed since initial release  

The aims of the rework were stated as follows:

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600i Explorer rework version of the armory.

• Relocation of modular sections to the rear of the ship
• Streamlined layout and flow
  • Front section: keeps the bridge and captain's quarters
  • Center section: houses crew habitation on the top deck and the engineering and components on the lower deck
  • Rear section: module for variant-specific gameplay
• Specific Expedition Variant upgrades were stated to be:
  • Huge armory with weapons racks and suit lockers
  • Medical bay with a tier 2 medical bed
  • Cargo hold/garage with a significantly expanded lift to accommodate larger vehicles
  • Secondary cargo area more accessible to the crew area.

• Specific Touring Variant upgrades were stated to be:
  • New spa area with pool, sauna, and bar
  • Luxurious guest cabins with their own escape pods.
• External adjustments were stated to be small, but impacting features like airlocks, escape pods, and the repositioned hangar bay doors.
• The next step was stated to be getting rework scheduled.

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