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Nautilus - Standalone Ship
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Come applicare una CCU (Ship Upgrade)
Se hai acquistato una Cross Chassis Upgrade (CCU) per trasformare una nave in un’altra, segui questi passaggi:
Riscatta la CCU
Segui i passaggi di consegna indicati sopra per aggiungere la CCU al tuo RSI Hangar.
Trova la CCU nel tuo hangar
Vai nella sezione “My Hangar” sul sito RSI e cerca la CCU che hai ricevuto.
Applica l’upgrade
Clicca sulla freccia accanto alla CCU per aprire i dettagli.
Poi clicca sul pulsante “Apply Upgrade”.
Seleziona la “Source Ship”, cioè la nave di partenza che vuoi usare per l’upgrade, e inserisci la password del tuo account RSI per completare l’operazione.
Nota importante
L’assicurazione, come ad esempio LTI, e gli eventuali bonus della nave base verranno trasferiti alla nuova nave dopo l’upgrade.
In alcuni casi, per passare da una nave di valore più basso a una nave di valore più alto, l’upgrade può essere composto da più CCU in sequenza.
Ad esempio: se acquisti un upgrade da Merchantman a Polaris, potremmo inviarti due CCU: una da Merchantman a Hammerhead e una da Hammerhead a Polaris.
Più grande è la differenza di prezzo tra la nave di partenza e quella finale, maggiore potrebbe essere il numero di CCU che riceverai.
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Questo livello di protezione non è comunemente offerto da molti marketplace di terze parti, perché spesso si affidano a seller esterni o a fonti di stock miste.
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Aegis Nautilus Standalone Ship Future Gameplay Guide
The Aegis Nautilus is a concept-stage large strategic minelayer built for Star Citizen players who want future area denial, defensive preparation, mine deployment, minesweeping, and fleet-support gameplay. It is not a daily driver, cargo hauler, capital gunship, torpedo corvette, solo fighter, or simple patrol ship. The Nautilus is best understood as a future combat-engineering ship: a vessel designed to shape the battlefield before the fight begins.
The Nautilus is currently In Concept, and RSI’s current loaner matrix lists Polaris and Avenger Titan as Nautilus loaners until the ship becomes Flight Ready. RSI defines Flight Ready as the stage where a ship can fly with full operations including physics, interactions, systems, fuel, cargo, and more.
The safest product-page positioning is simple:
The Nautilus is the Aegis ship you choose for future strategic mine warfare and area control — not for current flyable gameplay or solo convenience.
Build Your Aegis Strategic Fleet with the Nautilus
The Nautilus is a long-term purchase for players who want a specialist military support ship. It makes the most sense for organizations, defensive fleets, logistics groups, mining groups, base-defense teams, and players who want a ship that controls space rather than simply chasing targets. If you are looking to acquire this Aegis minelayer, you can explore our available options in the Star Citizen Ships and Vehicles Collection.
Nautilus Key Specifications
| Specification | Aegis Nautilus | Gameplay Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aegis Dynamics | Military manufacturer with clear UEE combat and fleet-support identity. |
| Role | Strategic Minelayer / Minesweeper | Built for mine deployment, area denial, and mine recovery, not general combat. |
| Status | In Concept / future mine-warfare reference | Not currently Flight Ready; buyers use loaners until the final Nautilus becomes playable. |
| Current Loaners | Polaris + Avenger Titan temporary loaner reference | Provides current gameplay access, but loaners are temporary and should not be treated as permanent included ships. |
| Crew | 4–8 current reference | Best treated as a crewed fleet-support ship, not a solo platform. |
| Cargo Capacity | 64 SCU current reference | Support cargo only; not a cargo-profit hauler. |
| Dimensions | 125m length / 72m width / 21.6m height | Large ship footprint with capital-adjacent operating expectations. |
| Mine Capacity | 24 mines concept reference | Represents planned minefield gameplay, but final mine rules, persistence, deployment limits, and balance may change before release. |
| Mine Types | Homing mines, sentry mines, NEMO recovery drones | Core identity: deploy, monitor, sweep, and recover minefields. |
| Defensive Weapons | Defensive turret reference | Helps protect the ship during deployment and recovery, but the Nautilus should not be sold as a Hammerhead, Perseus, Polaris, or Idris replacement. |
| Core Gameplay | Area denial, base defense, jump-point control, minefield recovery, fleet engineering | Best for organized players who enjoy preparation, positioning, and strategy. |
Note: The Nautilus is still a concept-stage ship. Mine behavior, deployment rules, mine capacity, NEMO drone gameplay, scanning, legality, mine persistence, weapon loadout, and final ship systems may change before release.
What Makes the Nautilus Valuable?
The Nautilus is valuable because it does something most ships do not do: it changes the battlefield before enemy ships arrive.
Most combat ships are reactive. A fighter chases. A gunship engages. A corvette patrols. The Nautilus is different. It prepares space, protects routes, denies approach vectors, and forces enemies to slow down, scan, or take another path.
Official RSI material describes the Nautilus as a strategic minelayer with integrated mine deployment, drone-based minesweeping, mine storage, mine control, NEMO drone support, and crew facilities for longer operations.
The Nautilus is not a ship for players who want instant action. It is a ship for players who want to control where the action happens.
That is the core buyer message. The Nautilus is a planning ship, not a chase ship.
Strategic Minelayer Gameplay Role
The Nautilus’ main role is area denial. It is designed to place mines in important locations, monitor them, recover them, and help friendly forces defend space.
In future gameplay, the Nautilus fits several roles:
| Gameplay Use | Why the Nautilus Fits |
|---|---|
| Base defense | Minefields can make approach routes dangerous for attackers. |
| Jump-point control | Mines can help protect or deny strategic travel routes. |
| Mining operation defense | A deployed minefield can discourage hostile ships from approaching valuable industrial activity. |
| Fleet perimeter control | The Nautilus can help create a defensive layer around larger ships. |
| Minefield recovery | NEMO drones are designed to identify, deactivate, and collect mines compatible with the Nautilus platform. |
| Organization warfare | The ship rewards planning, scouts, escorts, logistics, and command coordination. |
The Nautilus should be described as a strategic combat-engineering ship, not a front-line brawler.
Mine Deployment and Area Control
The Nautilus is built around mines. Its concept gameplay includes homing mines, sentry mines, and NEMO drones. RSI describes the Tephra homing mine as a defensive-boundary mine that moves toward hostile targets and detonates, while the VLR-11 sentry mine remains dormant until a hostile target enters range, then fires its equipped weapons.
A practical Nautilus operation should feel like this:
- Scout the area.
- Decide what needs protection.
- Deploy mines in useful patterns.
- Monitor mine status from the control room.
- Use escorts and scouts to watch the area.
- Recover or clear mines when the operation ends.
The Nautilus is most useful when its crew knows where the enemy is likely to go before the enemy gets there.
That makes it different from ships that simply react after a target appears.
24 Mines: Why the Number Still Matters
The Nautilus is not designed to fill infinite space with hundreds of mines. RSI’s Q&A explains that the Nautilus has 24 mines because each mine covers a significant area, and CIG wanted to avoid players managing an unwieldy number of mines while also considering technical persistence.
The Nautilus is about smart mine placement, not mine spam.
For product copy, this is important. A buyer should imagine planned placement around routes, gates, stations, outposts, mining zones, or fleet staging areas — not random mine dumping across empty space.
Mine Control Room and Crew Coordination
The Nautilus includes a dedicated mine control room for queuing and deploying its payload. Official RSI material describes the ship as having a mine control room for deployment, integrated storage, NEMO drone storage, crew facilities, galley space, crew berths, and escape pods.
A real Nautilus crew would likely involve:
| Crew Role | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Captain / Pilot | Handles navigation, flight, docking, landing, and high-level decisions. |
| Mine Control Operator | Queues mines and watches deployment status. |
| NEMO Drone Operator | Handles mine recovery, sweeping, and disarming tasks. |
| Turret Crew | Protects the Nautilus during deployment and retrieval. |
| Scout Ship | Searches routes and confirms where mines are useful. |
| Escort Wing | Protects the Nautilus from fighters and strike ships. |
| Logistics Support | Helps restock, repair, and move the ship between operations. |
The Nautilus becomes valuable when the crew treats it like a military engineering platform, not just a large ship with unusual weapons.
A practical Nautilus purchase should feel like buying into future battlefield planning, not buying a normal combat ship for daily use. Right now, the ownership experience is mostly about loaners and long-term planning. When the Nautilus eventually arrives, its value will depend on more than placing mines: the crew will need scouts to identify useful routes, escorts to protect deployment, command decisions about where mines are legal or worth the risk, and recovery plans when the operation ends. A good Nautilus run should feel like setting up a defensive operation before the fight starts, not chasing targets after the fight has already begun. In real use, the Nautilus rewards organizations that enjoy preparation, area control, and coordinated fleet support more than players looking for quick solo combat.
That makes it a strong fit for organizations, merchant groups, and long-term cargo players.
NEMO Drones and Minesweeping
The Nautilus is not only a minelayer. It is also tied to minesweeping and mine recovery. RSI describes the NEMO Drone as a purpose-built system for identifying, deactivating, and collecting compatible mines.
The Q&A also says deployed mines remember their original deployment ship and can be retrieved afterward, even if the parent ship is later destroyed.
The Nautilus is not just about deploying danger. It is also about controlling, recovering, and cleaning up that danger.
That makes it more interesting than a simple explosive launcher.
Mine Persistence and Patch Expectations
Mine persistence is one of the most important buyer expectations. RSI’s Q&A says deployed mines degrade over time, with untriggered live mines expected to last in the range of days rather than minutes. It also says mine lifespan is not influenced by whether the parent ship is destroyed.
The Nautilus is designed around persistent minefield gameplay, but final persistence, server behavior, legality, and balance should be treated as future implementation details until the ship is released.
This prevents overpromising.
Zero-G Mine Behavior
The Nautilus should not be marketed as a simple atmospheric mine truck. RSI’s Q&A says the mine thrusters only work in zero-G; if mines are deployed or end up in atmosphere, they cannot maintain position, and they will abort tracking if a target is beyond their ability to intercept.
The Nautilus is primarily a space-control ship, not a ground battlefield artillery vehicle.
This matters because buyers may assume mines can be used anywhere. The current concept language points more clearly toward space-based minefield control.
Detection, Stealth, and Counterplay
The Nautilus is not designed to create unavoidable instant-death zones. RSI’s Q&A says mines use the game-wide signature and radar system, stealth ships are naturally harder to detect, and ships with specialized radar or scanners will be better suited to detecting mines at distance.
This is important because good gameplay needs counterplay.
The Nautilus creates danger zones, but enemy scouting, stealth, scanning, and route discipline should all matter.
That makes the ship more believable and reduces exaggerated “unstoppable minefield” language.
Friend-or-Foe Targeting and Legal Risk
RSI’s Q&A says the player deploying mines can set friend-or-foe status through the existing faction / hostility system, but mines can also be deployed without those protections. It also says the legality of minelaying depends on jurisdiction, local laws, and mission authority; laying mines near a heavily inhabited UEE planet would likely be criminal, while deployment near a lawful military objective could be legal.
The Nautilus is useful because it can control space, but that also means its owner must care about where, why, and under whose authority mines are deployed.
This gives the ship a more realistic player-facing angle.
Cargo and Utility Expectations
The Nautilus has 64 SCU of cargo in current reference data, and official material describes an expansive hold that accommodates 64 SCU of varied cargo.
However, it should not be sold as a cargo hauler.
The Nautilus carries support cargo, not trade profit.
Players who want cargo should compare the C2 Hercules, Caterpillar, Hull C, Railen, Taurus, or Starlancer MAX. The Nautilus’ cargo exists to support missions, supplies, and long-range operations.
Defensive Weapons and Survival
The Nautilus has defensive firepower, but it should not be described as a dedicated gunship. Current reference material lists a forward-facing Size 7 turret, side turrets, and other defensive hardpoints, while official Nautilus material describes dual Size 3 side gun turrets and a Size 7 turret.
The Nautilus has weapons to survive deployment zones, not to replace a Hammerhead, Polaris, Perseus, or Idris.
Its job is to prepare the battlefield. The guns help it live long enough to do that job.
Solo Gameplay Expectations
The Nautilus is not a solo-first ship. Current reference data lists 4–8 crew, and the ship’s concept gameplay involves piloting, mine deployment, mine monitoring, NEMO drone recovery, turrets, scanning, and escort coordination.
Solo ownership is possible, but the Nautilus is a fleet-support ship first.
Solo players who want immediate combat or utility should compare smaller ships. The Nautilus makes the most sense for players who already have a fleet, an organization, or a long-term plan.
Direct Vehicle Comparisons
Nautilus vs Nautilus Solstice
The standard Nautilus and Nautilus Solstice share the same broad ship role. The difference is collector identity.
| Version | Best For | Main Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis Nautilus | Strategic minelayer gameplay | Standard concept version of the mine warfare platform. |
| Nautilus Solstice | Collectors who want the exclusive edition | Limited Solstice identity and sequential serial-number collector appeal. |
Choose the standard Nautilus if you only care about future minelayer gameplay. Choose Nautilus Solstice if you want the collector edition.
Nautilus vs Polaris
The Polaris is the most relevant current loaner comparison because RSI’s loaner matrix lists the Polaris for Nautilus owners.
| Ship | Best For | Main Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Nautilus | Future mine deployment and area denial | Controls space through mines and mine recovery. |
| Polaris | Corvette-style combat gameplay | Loaner gives current large-combat access, but it is not the final Nautilus role. |
The Polaris loaner gives Nautilus owners something useful to fly now, but it should not be treated as the Nautilus’ final gameplay identity.
Nautilus vs Hammerhead & Perseus
| Ship | Best For | Main Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Nautilus | Area denial, minefields, and strategic defense | Prepares the battlefield before enemies arrive. Controls routes and space through deployment planning. |
| Hammerhead | Active anti-fighter defense | Fights targets directly with turret coverage. |
| Perseus | Heavy gunship combat | Brings direct anti-large-ship firepower. |
Choose the Hammerhead if you want to shoot down fighters directly. Choose the Perseus if you want direct firepower. Choose the Nautilus if you want battlefield control and area danger before the fight starts.
Nautilus vs Idris, Galaxy & Endeavor
| Ship | Best For | Main Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Nautilus | Mine warfare and fleet support | Specialist military role with lower crew and more focused engineering purpose. |
| Idris | Military frigate / carrier operations | Larger, broader, and more combat-command oriented. |
| RSI Galaxy | Future modular support | More flexible on paper, but not a dedicated minelayer. |
| Endeavor | Science and research | Civilian research platform, not battlefield control or defensive warfare. |
The Nautilus is not an Idris replacement. It is a specialist ship that can support larger fleet operations. Choose the Galaxy for modular support flexibility. Choose the Endeavor for science and research. Choose the Nautilus for dedicated mine warfare.
Explore Nautilus Upgrade Paths
If you prefer to build toward the Nautilus from another ship, you can view our Star Citizen Nautilus CCU Upgrades and plan a long-term Aegis fleet, mine warfare, or strategic support upgrade path over time.
For the Nautilus specifically, buyers should check the exact listing carefully because it is a concept-stage, time-limited ship, and current access is through loaners rather than the final released vessel. RSI’s concept announcement also noted that Warbond Nautilus hulls included sequential serial numbers during the original concept pledge event.
Nautilus vs Other Star Citizen Strategic Ships
| Ship Fleet Option | Primary Core Role | Compared with Nautilus |
|---|---|---|
| Polaris | Military Corvette | Current Nautilus loaner; combat-first, not minefield-first. |
| Hammerhead | Anti-Fighter Gunship | Direct turret defense; Nautilus uses minefield control. |
| Perseus | Heavy Gunship | Direct large-target firepower; Nautilus is preparation and denial. |
| Idris | Military Frigate / Carrier | Larger command platform; Nautilus is specialist support. |
| Kraken | Carrier / Fleet Support | Ship support and landing pads; Nautilus controls routes and zones. |
| Galaxy | Modular Support Platform | Flexible future modules; Nautilus is dedicated mine warfare. |
| Carrack | Exploration | Exploration and mapping; Nautilus is military area denial. |
| Merchantman | Alien Commerce | Trade and marketplace identity; Nautilus is defensive warfare. |
Nautilus vs Polaris
The Polaris is better for players who want current corvette-style combat, torpedoes, hangar support, and direct fleet combat gameplay. The Nautilus is better for players who want future mine warfare, area denial, mine recovery, and strategic defensive planning. Choose the Polaris for current combat use. Choose the Nautilus for future battlefield-control gameplay.
Nautilus vs Hammerhead
The Hammerhead is better for players who want active anti-fighter turret coverage and direct defensive firepower. The Nautilus is better for players who want to prepare an area before enemies arrive through mine deployment and recovery. Choose the Hammerhead for direct turret defense. Choose the Nautilus for preparation-based area denial.
Nautilus vs Perseus
The Perseus is better for players who want direct heavy gunship combat against larger targets. The Nautilus is better for players who want minefield control, route denial, and strategic support before a battle begins. Choose the Perseus for direct firepower. Choose the Nautilus for mine warfare and defensive planning.
Nautilus vs Idris
The Idris is better for players who want a larger military frigate with carrier, command, and direct fleet-combat identity. The Nautilus is better for players who want a more specialized mine-warfare support ship with lower crew requirements and a focused area-control role. Choose the Idris for broad military capital gameplay. Choose the Nautilus for dedicated strategic minelaying.
Nautilus Strengths and Limitations
| Strategic Strengths | Operational Limitations |
|---|---|
| Unusual strategic minelayer identity. | Still In Concept and not currently flyable as the final ship. |
| Can deploy homing mines, sentry mines, and use NEMO recovery drones in concept. | Mine systems are future gameplay and may change before release. |
| Useful area-denial and base-defense potential. | Requires planning, scouting, and crew coordination. |
| Mine control room gives it a real combat-engineering role. | Not a simple solo combat ship. |
| 64 SCU support cargo adds mission utility. | Not a cargo-profit hauler. |
| Defensive turrets help protect deployment operations. | Not a dedicated gunship or capital warship. |
| Polaris loaner gives current large-ship gameplay access. | Loaners are temporary and not the purchased ship’s final role. |
| Organization-focused long-term value. | Value depends heavily on future mine gameplay, persistence, legality, and balance. |
Who Should Buy the Nautilus?
The Nautilus is best for players who want a long-term strategic support ship and understand that it is still concept-stage. It is especially suitable for organizations, Aegis collectors, base-defense groups, mining-security fleets, jump-point control teams, military roleplay groups, and players who enjoy planning and area control more than simple dogfighting.
It is also a good choice for players who already own practical ships. The Nautilus should not be the only ship a player relies on. Smaller ships are better for daily missions, cargo ships are better for hauling, fighters are better for direct combat, and the Polaris loaner is the current flyable substitute. The Nautilus itself is a future specialist tool.
Players who want a ship they can fully use today should compare current Flight Ready ships. Players who want direct gunship combat should compare the Hammerhead, Perseus, or Polaris. Players who want carrier gameplay should compare the Kraken or Idris. But for buyers who want the future Aegis mine warfare ship, the Nautilus is one of Star Citizen’s more unusual strategic vessels.
Nautilus FAQ
Is the Aegis Nautilus worth buying in Star Citizen?
The Nautilus is worth buying if you want a long-term strategic minelayer, Aegis military collector ship, and future area-denial gameplay. It is not ideal if you want a fully flyable ship today, solo convenience, cargo profit, or direct gunship combat.
Is the Nautilus Flight Ready?
No. Current reference data lists the Nautilus as In Concept, and RSI’s current loaner matrix lists loaners for Nautilus owners until the ship becomes Flight Ready.
What loaners does the Nautilus currently have?
RSI’s current loaner matrix lists Polaris and Avenger Titan as the Nautilus loaners. Loaners are temporary and are removed or changed when the purchased ship becomes Flight Ready or when RSI updates the matrix.
What is the main role of the Nautilus?
The Nautilus is a strategic minelayer and minesweeper. Official Galactapedia describes it as a spacecraft developed by Aegis Dynamics for deploying different mine types for offensive and area-denial purposes, with a command deck for monitoring and activation.
How many crew does the Nautilus need?
Current reference data lists the Nautilus with 4–8 crew. It should be treated as a crewed fleet-support ship rather than a solo daily ship.
How much cargo does the Nautilus have?
Current reference data lists the Nautilus with 64 SCU of cargo, and official Nautilus material also describes an expansive hold for 64 SCU of varied cargo.
How big is the Nautilus?
Current reference data lists the Nautilus at 125m length, 72m width, and 21.6m height.
How many mines can the Nautilus carry?
RSI’s Nautilus Q&A discusses the ship around a capacity of 24 mines, explaining that each mine covers a significant area and that CIG did not want players managing an excessive number of mines.
What types of mines does the Nautilus use?
Official Nautilus material describes homing mines and sentry mines, plus NEMO drones for identifying, deactivating, and collecting compatible mines.
What is a NEMO drone?
NEMO stands for Neutralize and Employ Mine Ordnance. RSI describes NEMO drones as purpose-built systems for safely identifying, deactivating, and collecting mines compatible with the Nautilus platform.
Can Nautilus mines last after deployment?
RSI’s Q&A says live, untriggered mines are expected to have a lifespan measured in days rather than minutes, with degradation depending on environment and use.
Can Nautilus mines be recovered if the Nautilus is destroyed?
Yes, according to RSI’s Q&A. Deployed mines remember the original deployment ship and can be retrieved afterward, even if the parent ship is destroyed.
Can Nautilus mines work in atmosphere?
RSI’s Q&A says mine thrusters only work in zero-G. If mines are deployed or end up in atmosphere, they cannot maintain position.
Can stealth ships bypass Nautilus mines?
Stealth ships may have a better chance. RSI’s Q&A says mines use the game-wide signature and radar system; stealth ships are harder to detect, while specialized radar or scanners are better for detecting mines from distance.
Are Nautilus mines friend-or-foe?
RSI’s Q&A says the deploying player can set friend-or-foe status through faction / hostility systems, though mines can also be deployed without those protections.
Is minelaying illegal in Star Citizen?
It depends on the jurisdiction and mission context. RSI’s Q&A says placing mines near a heavily inhabited UEE planet would likely be criminal, while deployment for a lawful military objective could be legal.
Is the Nautilus good for solo players?
Not really. Solo ownership is possible, but the Nautilus is a large concept-stage ship designed around crewed mine deployment, mine recovery, defensive turrets, scanning, and fleet coordination.
Is the Nautilus a cargo ship?
No. It has 64 SCU of support cargo, but its role is mine warfare and strategic area denial. Dedicated haulers are much better for cargo-profit gameplay.
Is the Nautilus a combat ship?
It is a military support ship, but not a normal gunship. Its combat value comes from minefields, area denial, and defensive support rather than direct dogfighting or pure turret damage.
Is the Nautilus better than the Polaris?
They serve different roles. The Polaris is a current combat corvette and Nautilus loaner, while the Nautilus is a future minelayer. Choose Polaris for direct combat; choose Nautilus for future area control.
Should I choose the Nautilus or Polaris?
Choose the Polaris if you want a current combat corvette with torpedoes, hangar support, patrol gameplay, and direct fleet-combat value. Choose the Nautilus if you want a concept-stage strategic minelayer focused on future area denial, mine deployment, mine recovery, and defensive planning. The Polaris is the better current-use combat ship, while the Nautilus is the better long-term mine-warfare specialist.
Is the Nautilus better than the Hammerhead?
The Nautilus is better for future minefield control. The Hammerhead is better for direct anti-fighter turret defense. Choose based on whether you want preparation-based area denial or active gunship defense.
Is the Nautilus better than the Perseus?
The Perseus is better for direct heavy gunship combat. The Nautilus is better for future strategic control, defensive preparation, and mine warfare.
Is the Nautilus the same as Nautilus Solstice?
No. The standard Nautilus is the main Aegis minelayer concept. The Nautilus Solstice is the limited collector edition with special visual / serial-number identity. The broad ship role is still the same minelayer concept.
Does the Nautilus have good long-term value?
Yes, for the right buyer. The Nautilus has organization-focused long-term value for Aegis collectors, organizations, defensive fleets, and players who want future area-denial gameplay. Its main limitation is clear: it is still In Concept, and its final value depends heavily on how mine deployment, scanning, persistence, legality, and fleet warfare are implemented.
