HELIOS Explorer Reforged 1

Reforged Eden 2 version here:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3480803306

This 1.10.+ [Reforged Eden 1] version has everything you need to start your galaxy quest. Being made of plastic, with additional thrust, this offers twice the reverse and side thrust as other size 10 carriers, making this initially easier to maneuver. Front and rear Pilots seats for convenience. Teleporter next to Main Pilot seat to ease frustration/anxiety and accessibility. Core 9.

Top deck to lower deck accessibility for transfer/storage of extra HVs while in space. Initial lift of 93.1k at 1g. With 24 Solar Panels she will initially idle at -0.3kPU with shield on and thrusters off.

This was created from the bare HELIOS Carrier sample that Jrandall put out in January 2021. This version has over 1500 hours of play, over thousands of light years, for almost the last two years. Used for two Vanilla and two Reforged playthroughs.

I wanted to maximize the ability to haul heavy weight and make a functional portable interstellar base. I decided that plastic was the way to go, for this, to maximize Cargo/CV carrier lift. This version can initially carry 93.1k at 1g.

Like others, after trial and error, I have shrunk this down to a 2.5 bay carrier with the rear bay enlarged to accommodate almost any multiples of modules from “other standards” other than Helios.

Why HELIOS? -

Now, long after the HELIOS carrier was created, you need even more small specialized ships, if you are using weights, volumes, and CPU. These ships are for fighting, looting, mining, and hauling. You may have several sizes/strengths of CVs that are also multipurpose.

Having a separate module for production, storage, and gardening allow you to put all of the CPU saved toward carrier thrust allowing much more lift than an equal multipurpose carrier CV.

There is no other practical, less frustrating, way to bring what you need for a successful playthrough of the game and haul as much ore/loot back across the galaxy. This carrier solves all those problems, so far, very cheaply.

Large, lower, oxygenated hangar keeps all your SVs and HVs toasty warm at all times.

With 1 auxiliary core, you can add 2 XL Rear thrusters and an Advanced Warp drive. This will allow you to take everything you need across the galaxy with 60+ AU jumps very early in the game.

NOTES -

This ship should ONLY be parked near the sun, with temporary waypoint, to keep it absolutely safe. Has defense for drones only. Remove waypoint when leaving.

However, this can be initially landed on your home planet “to collect all your things”. Created to be a portable intergalactic space base only.

Easily carries 4 small/medium CVs on Top deck.

1 auxiliary core will pay for itself with 60+ warp capability alone!

What MODULES? - (Garden, Production, Storage)

Supply/Garden module: Now you are sick all the time. Take your garden with you. Putting a garden in each of my Cvs has become too frustrating when I am attacked and constantly lose my garden. A separate Garden CV or base with a Teleporter makes the most sense now. I take mine with me(also have separate base). The separate module will not drain the carrier.

Currently I spawn this for early game play to make ammo, food, medicine:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2439561437

Production module: The power required to perform all that production could quickly drain the HELIOS. Separate module will not drain the carrier. However, will still cost with weight added by ship.

Currently I use this:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2861606153

Storage module: A separate, dedicated, storage module will not add CPU to the carrier, only weight will be added.(Must permanently install empty!);

Currently I use this and when maneuverability worsens I blueprint or go home:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2861584501

I store my extra ores, blocks, components at a large Space station located in my home solar system often near a UCH station.

When I need to add storage to my HELIOS compatible Space station I use this:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2861580846

For a longer period of planetary exploitation of resources, I use this Janus sized landing pad:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2861046982

Other HELIOS compatible Space stations:

Helix Orbital – HELIOS Edition:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2619156112

HELIOS X-Change:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2429958696

Rampart XX HELIOS Edition:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2602427678

HELIOS Depot:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2602427311

ADDITIONAL HELIOS MODULES AVAILABLE:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2391935700