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3,490,000 aUEC
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| Production state | Since Alpha 3.2.0
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| Eclipse | |
| Manufacturer | Aegis Dynamics (AEGS) |
| Role | Stealth Bomber |
| Hangar size | Small (S2) |
| Capacity | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Cargo | 0 SCU |
| Stowage | 0K μSCU |
| Cost | |
Standalone
$300
S. orig.
$275
Warbond
$275
W. orig.
$250
Availability
Time-limited sales
Pledge value
11,633 aUEC/$
Claim
15:28
Expedite
5:09
Expedite fee
7,735 aUEC
Rent
Not avaliable
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| Specifications | |
| Length | 20.5 m |
| Width | 36.6 m |
| Height | 4.4 m |
| Combat speed | 146 m/s |
| Max speed | 981 m/s |
| Mass | 55,920 kg |
| Lore | |
| Introduction | 2930 CE |
The Aegis Eclipse is a mid-range stealth bomber designed for tactical torpedo strikes on installations or large ships. Concealed engines and internally-stored weapons allow the Eclipse to stealthily deliver its payload with a minimum of risk of counter-attack. After extensive service with the UEE, this high-tech military equipment is making its debut on the civilian market for 2947.[1]
Features
- Small Cross Section: The arrowing design of Eclipse allows the ship to stay stealthy. Inconspicuous twin engines are moulded into the shape of the hull, weapons are stored internally until they're ready for use.[2]
- Multiple Wing Configurations: The Wings can be adjusted to space or atmospheric flight to adapt to the environment. During Zero-G space flight, the Eclipse typically adopts the compact wing position in order to create a slightly smaller profile for harder detection. During atmospheric flight, the wings of the Eclipse can fully expand and deploy smaller fins around its body to improve aerodynamics.[3]
Specifications
Radar1x
S1
S Radar
N/A
Computer1x
S1
S Computer
N/A
Power plant1x
S1
Tyler Design & Tech
Cooler2x
S1
Tyler Design & Tech
Shield generator2x
S1
Ascension Astro
Quantum drive1x
S1
RAMP Corporation
Jump drive1x
S1
S Jump Module
N/A
Fuel intake2x
S1
S Fuel Intake
N/A
Fuel tank2x
S1
S Fuel Tank
N/A
Quantum fuel tank2x
S1
S Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
Thrusters2x
S3
Main Thruster
N/A
2x
S3
Retro Thruster
N/A
4x
S2
Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster
N/A
4x
S2
Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster
N/A
Pilot weapon2x
S2
Klaus & Werner
Ordnance1x
S9
Eclipse-939
Aegis Dynamics
3x
S9
Talon Weapon Systems
History
Tactics
The sole purpose of Eclipse is to be a mid-range stealth bomber, capable of sneaking behind enemy lines and delivering a high damage strike, but it should not stay in combat due to its defensive shortcomings. The ship is designed to approach a target silently, fire its payload, and leave. The Eclipse carries three size 9 torpedoes, and two size 2 ballistic gatling weapons. These larger torpedoes take a while to lock on to smaller ships, and combined with its relative lack of agility, that will mean the Eclipse is not recommended to be used in dogfighting.[7]
Model
Ship profile
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Paints
| Image | Paint Name | Description | Price (aUEC) | Price ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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"Ambush" | 3 tone blue/black camo scheme with red accents. | [not available] | 11.00 [8] |
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"Best in Show 2950" | White in colour with gold & grey accents and yellow tinted glass. Limited edition. Reward to Eclipse owners during the IAE2950 event. | [not available] | (Reward) |
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"Knockout" | 2 tone army green scheme with yellow accents. | [not available] | 7.50 [9] |
In-game availability & pricing
Buying
| New Deal, Lorville | Astro Armada, Area18 |
|---|---|
| 3,490,000 | Unavailable |
Renting
Unavailable
Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at Ship renting.
Pledge price history
| Date | Pledge cost (USD) | Insurance | Availability | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-26 | 300 | 120 months | Time-limited | Invictus 2950 [10] |
Gallery
Development
The Eclipse's concept is designed by Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist) in collaboration with Paul Jones (Art Director) in Foundry 42 UK.[11] The ship is brought into engine by Joe Neville (Senior Vehicle Artist) in Foundry 42 UK with contributions from Corentin Billemont (Systems Designer).[12] The ship was first revealed in 2017-05-19 in the 
Aegis Eclipse Concept Sale. In 2018-06-30, with the release of Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0, the ship became Flight Ready.[13]
Design brief
| Aims |
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|---|---|
| Aesthetic | The AEGIS bomber should combine elements of Aegis'srounded aesthetic, and the design elements of iconic stealth ships.
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| Approximate statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length | ~22 meters | The ship has been discussed to be approximately the size of a Gladiator. For maximum compatibility it should be able to fit inside an Idris, so should be 25m wide max. |
| Mass | 17,000 kg | Being an advanced stealth ship, the size and shape of the ship is kept to a smooth, minimalist nature, which will also help keep its weight down a little. |
| Crew | 1 | This is a single seater bomber. |
| Engine | 2 | Twin engines, as they would produce less heat together than one larger engine. A central torpedo bay also would restrict the ability for it to have one engine. |
| Thrusters | 8 x Joint Thrusters | 4 x top, 4 x bottom with two top and bottom on the front, and two top and bottom at the rear. |
| Power Plants | 1 x Small | The ship was suggested to run with small components, which should help to keep its signature down. |
| Weapon Hardpoints | 2 x Size 2 Weapons | Ballistic Gatling weapons to be used for short, brutal engagements. However, the Eclipse is not a dogfighter and isn't armed for protracted engagements. Weapons should fit inside the wings and have flaps open during flight/use. |
| Missile Hardpoints | 3 x Size 9 Torpedoes | Three size 9 torpedoes are stored inside the ship. A central hatch similar to the Retaliator's opens for them to be fired. |
| Shield | 2 x Small (front/back) | The ship is lightly armoured, relying on its stealth capabilities for quick, precise strikes |
| Armour | Small | As above. However, its armour should have enhanced scanning/detection reducing properties similar to the Hornet Ghost. |
| Metric & Templates | ||
|---|---|---|
| A list of all components, templates and measurements that the concept artist needs to adhere to. | ||
| Animation Templates | Seat template | AEGIS Avenger-style dual flight stick setup |
| Enter/exit animation for the ship | Ladder (side cockpit), Same as the Avenger Warlock | |
| Enter/exit animation for the seat + ship | Avenger Warlock entry/exit | |
| Ship Components | Components that need to be accessible behind walls or floor panels, or have the interior built around them: | |
| Power Plants | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.75m x 0.5m) | |
| Shield Generator | 2 Small (0.25m x 0.75m x 0.25m) | |
| Avionics | 1 Small (0.75m x 0.5m x 0.375m) | |
| Coolers | 2 Small (0.5m x 0.75m x 0.5m) | |
| Gravity Generator | None | |
| Jump Drive | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.75m x 0.5m) | |
| Life Support | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.5m x 0.5m) | |
| Radar | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.5m x 0.25m) | |
| Components that don't need to be accessed but are somewhere on/inside the ship: | ||
| Fuel Tanks | 1 Medium (1m x 2m x 1m) | |
| Internal fixed weapons: | ||
| Ballistic Weapons | S2 x 2 (3m x 0.625m x 0.625m) | |
| Torpedo Bay | S9 x 1 (10m x 4m x 2.5m)
Contains 3 torpedoes stored horizontally side-by-side Individual torpedo size 9m x 0.9m x 0.9m Same torpedo size as the Retaliator | |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit | Accessed via ladder on the nose of the ship like the Avenger Warlock. |
| Wing Weapon Mounts |
Weapons stored on interior of the wings; do not gimbal. Flaps on wings should open during flight so weapon can be fired. When closed they should blend in with the rest of the ship's wing profile. |
| Torpedo Bay | Internal torpedo bay with room to store three Retaliator-type torpedoes
Torpedo bay will be housed in the mid/rear of the ship, the underside will open, allowing them to be fired out. Torpedoes will be housed side by side, allowing the ship to maintain a fairly sleek profile. Bespoke mount for the hull of the Eclipse |
| Ship Size | Most Stealth ships are considerably wider than they are long. The Eclipse will be able to have a wingspan only slightly longer than its length if it is to fit inside an Idris. 22m x 25m leaves it as long as a Gladiator, and slightly wider. |
Trivia
- In the initial tease, the Eclipse is covered in a grey tarp known as B419-AR Tactical Stealth Utility Tarp (TSUT.), which is a classified tarp produced by Crusader Industries.[7]
- The Eclipse is an extremely specialized vessel, designed to excel at its intended task and role, so no other functionalities are currently planned other than its original role.[7]
- The Eclipse is heavily influenced by the real life bomber
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit.[14]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Aegis Eclipse Stealth In The Shadows. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ The Eclipse - Ship Brochure
- ↑ The Eclipse - Ship Brochure
- ↑ The Eclipse - Ship Brochure
- ↑ The Eclipse - Ship Brochure
- ↑ The Eclipse - Ship Brochure
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Q&A: Aegis Eclipse. Engineering - Comm-Link
- ↑ Eclipse Ambush Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2022-11-21
- ↑ Eclipse Knockout Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2022-11-21
- ↑ Invictus 2950 Sale. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Gavin Rothery, David Ladyman and Ben Lesnick, Work in Progress: Eclipse, Jump Point, vol. 5, no. 5, pp. 3-40, 2017-05-19.
- ↑ Ship Shape: Aegis Eclipse
- ↑ Star Citizen Alpha 3.2 Available!. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Around the Verse - Eclipsing the Competition. Transmission - Comm-Link
