The first in the line of capital vessels from Busan, the Maiden Heart is unmistakable. Cunning stealth capabilities combined with an overbearing arsenal make for a military force any fleet would yearn to enlist. Expansive interior spaces provide accommodations for a robust crew of trained specialists. This proud testament to Sogmian manufacturing, design and artisan shipcraft solidifies and eternalizes Busan as a true captain of industry.
Manufactured by Busan
Busan is one of the 3 ship manufacturers that have firmly aligned themselves with a single major faction – in this case the ONI. Their blueprints and designs are focused heavily on stealth technology.
Busan ships are made mainly of the resources that can be found in higher abundance in the USTUR faction space (Jasphorus, Chisenic, Gold). These materials are highly coveted in the crafting of advanced stealth and radar technologies lending to the discovery of even greater breakthroughs for all sentient life.
If you ever want to build a Busan ship yourself, you will need the according blueprint. How to get one? You will need to get in a manufacturer’s good graces. To get there, you will have to prove that both your interests are aligned and/or that you’re supporting them. In in-game terms, you will need to gain loyalty (aka reputation) with them, before they judge you worthy of building ships with their logo on them (accruing loyalty won’t be possible before the SCORE v1 and CREAM v1 modules have been released).
Gaining loyalty with Busan requires completing their missions. To gain access to these missions, you will either have to be a member of the ONI faction or you will need a faction passport. These passes function a little like real-world visas, allowing you to visit another factions’ territory and trade with them. More importantly, in this case, a faction pass will allow you to accept and complete missions for the manufacturers that are aligned to that faction. You can learn more about shipbuilding and blueprints in our in-depth guide.
A fully equipped Generation 2 model
Remember that all ships bought through the GAO (Galactic Asset Offering), are delivered fully loaded. In later game stages, new ships will be barebone and only limited components are bespoke and fixed. So – you’re not only getting a Generation 2 model, but you’re also getting more bang for your buck!
However, the ships will still be fully customizable. All the various modules can be changed/sold as needed as confirmed by Bunthius (Star Atlas CPO): “The plan right now is that all GAO ships come with filled crew/component/module slots. You’ll be able to un-slot all these GAO filler items and sell them, and respec individually.”
Earning potential of the Busan Maiden Heart
If you’re wondering how much you can earn with your Busan Maiden Heart in Star Atlas, here are some facts:
Before Star Atlas releases the full game in the Unreal 5 engine, all players have the opportunity to participate in the browser game (called SCORE) with their ship NFTs to generate revenue (learn all the details about the Star Atlas mini game in our guide).
If the player provides his ship to his faction (ONI, MUD or Ustur), he will receive ATLAS, the in-game currency of Star Atlas, in return. This amount is measured by the VWAP (the “volume weighted average price” at which the ship was offered in the Galactic Asset Offering) of your ships. For the Busan Maiden Heart the VWAP is $32.585 USDC.
So if you have the opportunity to buy this ship at a price below the VWAP, this could be a good deal for you (of course no financial or ship advice).
