Aurora ES

Aurora Essential (ES)

Manufacturer		Roberts Space Industries
Focus		Exploration
Maximum Crew		1^[1]
Standalone Price		$20^[2]
Mass (empty)		7,550 kg^[1]
Cargo Capacity		13 Standard Cargo Units^[3]
Length		19 m^[1]
Height		4.1 m^[1]
Beam		8.25 m^[1]
Upgrade Capacity [?]		4^[1]
Max Power Plant Size [?]		2^[1]
Factory Power Plant		Alliance Startech KS-9 (1)^[1]
Max Engine [?] (primary thruster)		1× TR3^[1]
Factory Engine		Dragon STC Blue (TR2)^[1]
Maneuvering Thrusters [?]		6× TR1^[1]
Factory Maneuvering Thrusters		6× KDK TM-4 Slider^[1]
Max Shield [?]		(Size 3)^[1]
Shield		Seal INK-1 (Size 1)^[1]
Hardpoints		Weapons Systems
2×	Class 1	2× KnightBridge Arms 9-Series Longsword (Size 1, Max: Size 2)^[1]
1×	Class 3	None equipped (Max: Size 2)^[1]
Additional Equipment		1x Stor-All Mini S1^[1]

The Aurora Essential is the cheapest Aurora model. It has only a TR2 engine, unlike the other models. Its basic shield and no pre-installed equipment in the hardpoints make it an affordable ship for basic exploration. The upgrade capacity of 4 make it an easily modifiable ship matched only by the most expensive Aurora LX with regards to modifiability.

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The Aurora is the modern day descendant of the Roberts Space Industries X-7 spacecraft which tested the very first jump engines. Utilitarian to a T, the Aurora is the perfect beginner's ship: what it lacks in style it makes up for in ample room for upgrade modules.^[1]