Well, more to the point, RSI likes their struts. Struts on canopies is part of the RSI style guide, so it's just part of what the Constellation is. In lore, supposedly RSI ships have the toughest canopies around. I'm a bit more irritated that the little curved bits in the center curve inward rather than outward like the original Aquila model. Seems more functional the original way. Other than that, I'm quite stoked about it. As for what makes it an explorer, I'm sure they'll do everything the Aquila was sold as. Extended range tanks, sensor suite, Ursa rover, and fancy canopy.
Do you have an Aquila? For some reason I thought you had skipped it.
Sure. If people want to start listing I'll put it in Excel this time. Can generate some fleet views from it, which was my original idea.