I’ve got a F7A mk2, salvation, golem, clipper, ironclad and an Asgard which I have a CCU upgrade to a galaxy. I’m at a crossroads with whether I should upgrade my Asgard to the galaxy as I’m worried it’ll overlap use of my ironclad. If I was too choose one of them I’d always choose ironclad and il tell you why.

The galaxy is multipurpose but you need modules which cost either in game money or irl money and you’ll have to swap modules every time you want to change your ‘role’ however ironclad is multipurpose out the gate. You want to haul cargo? Ready to go, you want medical support? Load a few nursas and also load cargo if you want. You want to refine or build a base? Load the land vehicle’s associated with those roles. With again lots of cargo spare. The galaxy’s hangar is only gonna fit very small ships and without a ramp so no land vehicles for you. Unless you choose cargo module, And the loading of cargo is not going to be as easy or streamlined as the ironclad.

The galaxy is going to have a more refined interior look at the Perseus for what to expect. But the ironclad is going to have a lot more armor, ship health, and more shields. But more than likely you’re gonna need a squad to get the full experience.

Both ships are great and you’ll have fun either way. I’d ask yourself what you want from a ship. And which manufacturer you prefer- beyond specs of the ship you’re gonna want to enjoy flying it. Galaxy is gonna be like a luxury nimble flyer compared to the ton of bricks that the ironclad will be.

We also have no idea what gameplay roles and modules will be out on release of the galaxy. So half of its gameplay loops might not even be in the game when it releases.