Corsair

Corsair
Corsair
Manufacturer	Drake Interplanetary (DRAK)
Role	Exploration
Size	Large
Crew	1 – 4
Cargo capacity	72 SCU
Production state	In production ;
Loaner vehicle	Constellation Aquila, Buccaneer
Pledge
Standalone	US$215
Original	US$215
Warbond	US$195
Original	US$195
Availability	Time-limited sales
Specifications
Length	55 m
Beam	56/27 m
Height	31/11 m
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The Drake Corsair is a multi-crew explorer that gives up defenses for a focus on versatility and defensive weaponry. With asymmetric, convertible wings and a large cargo hold, the Corsair adapts gracefully to unfamiliar atmosphere, combat situations, and hot landing zones. Up to four crew can be accommodated in the Corsair's functional quarters, and a full complement of scanning suites along with a pair of quantum fuel tanks provide the means and method of exploring distant, dangerous stars.^[2]

Description

Do you hear the songs of far-off galaxies, calling through the steely silence of space, pulling you ever-forward to systems uncharted and frontiers untamed? Do you seek to embody the very spirit of adventure – the bold, indomitable will of Humankind, dauntless in its relentless pursuit of fortune, expansion, and knowledge? If you do, the Corsair is your ship.

We at Drake Interplanetary know that sometimes defense isn't just about protecting what's yours. Sometimes it's about striking out and facing the unknown head-on. How can you ever be truly safe if you don't know what threat is waiting beyond the next mountain range, moon, or jump point?
Thanks to a large hold capable of stowing a small vehicle and specially designed asymmetric convertible wings, the Corsair adapts gracefully to unfamiliar atmospheres, combat situations, and hot landing zones. Be ready for anything, and you'll never be caught unprepared.

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S2 M Radar (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Computers	1x S2 M Computer (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Computers	1x S1 S Computer (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer

Systems
Power plants	2x S2 M Powerplant (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Coolers	2x S2 M Cooler (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Shield generators	2x S2 M Shield Generator (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	2x S2 M Fuel Intake (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	2x S2 M Fuel Tank (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S2 M Quantum Drive (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Jump drives	1x S2 M Jump Module (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum fuel tanks	2x S2 M Quantum Fuel Tank (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer

Thrusters
Main thrusters	2x S1 Main Thruster (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S1 Retro Thruster (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
	12x S1 Fixed Maneuvering Thruster (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
	1x S1 Fixed Maneuvering Thruster (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
	1x S1 Fixed Maneuvering Thruster (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer

Weaponry
Weapons	4x S5 S4 Gimbal Weapon (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer 4x S4 Empty hardpoint (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Weapons	2x S4 S3 Gimbal Weapon (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer 2x S3 Empty hardpoint (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Turrets	2x S2 Manned Turret N/A - Unknown manufacturer 4x S2 Empty hardpoint (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Turrets	1x S2 Remote Turret N/A - Unknown manufacturer 2x S2 Empty hardpoint (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer
Missiles	4x S4 Empty hardpoint (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer 8x S3 (tbc) (tbc) - Unknown manufacturer

Features

Weaponry: It boasts six fixed guns and three turrets along with two missile racks for an impressive array of firepower in an exploration vessel, enough to make even the hardiest pirate think twice.^[3]
On-Board Facilities: Top-flight crew quarters and a full complement of state-of-the-art scanning suites combine to provide a powerful exploration platform
Rear Ramp/Cargo/Vehicle Storage: With enough room for either a ground exploration vehicle or a bounty of cargo, the Corsair's hold is vast and versatile

Development

The Corsair was first introduced in 2017-12-01 in the vote "YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship". It came last in the vote to be the next Drake ship by backers with 19% of 37696 voters.^[4]

During the 2950 Drake Defensecon, the ship was on display at the Riker Memorial Spaceport in Area18. It was represented by a downscaled holographic display of the model.^[5] On May 5, 2021 it was revealed that the Corsair was in production and to be implemented in game with an allocated work schedule of 6 weeks.^[1]