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Mass Effect Andromeda video tours the Tempest, your new Normandy

Salarian pilot! Bridge! Galley! Garage!

BioWare's latest Andromeda Initiative video gives us a tour of the Tempest, your new Normandy-esque spaceship.

Brighter, more open, but a little more compact overall, the Tempest still manages to squeeze in more than few familiar sections, such as the bridge, engineering, a medical bay, galley and a garage for your land vehicle - the Nomad.

The video is introduced by Kallo Jath, your new salarian pilot, who explains that he has been with the ship since its inception.

Naturally, you have a personal quarters within the ship too - which seems massive compared to the bunks shared by your crew. It's off limits to everyone but you, Jath says, unless you invite someone.

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Interestingly, the Tempest prioritises speed and stealth over combat - your ship lacks a main gun, unlike the Normandy.

The video also shows off the Nomad's customisation options, which include boost and shield technology, as well as various paint jobs.