Freelancer

Medium ship manufactured by Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern
Freelancer.jpg
Production state
Freelancer
ManufacturerMusashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC)
RoleMedium Freight
Hangar sizeMedium (S3)
SeriesFreelancer
Capacity
Crew1 – 4
Cargo66 SCU
Stowage66,000K μSCU
Cost
Buy
1,697,600 aUEC
Rent (1 day)
33,952 aUEC
Rent (3 days)
89,124 aUEC
Rent (7 days)
178,248 aUEC
Rent (30 days)
636,600 aUEC
Standalone
$110
S. orig.
$110
Availability
Always available
Pledge value
15,433 aUEC/$
Claim
9:48
Expedite
3:18
Expedite fee
4,950 aUEC
Rent (1 day)
33,952 REC
Specifications
Length38 m
Width23.5 m
Height9.5 m
Combat speed154 m/s
Max speed1,005 m/s
Mass231,696 kg

The Freelancer is a medium-sized long range cargo hauler manufactured by MISC. The Freelancer's modularity, versatility, and firepower have made it extremely popular among owner-operators and major corporations alike. The chassis also serves as the base for several specialized variants. The Freelancer was the first ship class to be developed as part of a unique technology-sharing agreement with the Xi'an government.[1]

Features

  • Cargo: The ship is capable of accommodating up to 66 SCU of cargo within its hold, as well as 66,000K μSCU of internal stowage. Thanks to its rear ramp, the ship is also capable of carrying ground vehicles, from the Dragonfly to the PTV to the ROC.
  • Crew Accommodation: While the Freelancer can be flown solo, it can carry a crew of up to four people. Each crew-mate can enjoy their own bed in the crew area, along with a shared kitchenette and bathroom.
  • Weapons: With a pair of pilot controlled turrets on the side of the ship, each capable of carrying a pair of Size 3 guns each, a rear manned turret which can hold a pair of Size 2 guns and racks that can carry four Size 3 and four Size 2 missiles, the Freelancer can hit back hard if attacked.

Specifications

Radarnav.svgRadar
1x
S2
WillsOp
Computernav.svgComputer
2x
S2
M Computer
N/A
Powerplantnav.svgPower plant
1x
S2
Sakura Sun
Coolernav.svgCooler
2x
S2
J-Span
Shieldgeneratornav.svgShield generator
2x
S2
Behring Applied Technology

Quantumdrivenav.svgQuantum drive
1x
S2
Tarsus
Jumpdrivenav.svgJump drive
1x
S2
Tarsus
Fuelintakenav.svgFuel intake
2x
S2
M Fuel Intake
N/A
Fueltanknav.svgFuel tank
2x
S2
M Fuel Tank
N/A
Quantumfueltanknav.svgQuantum fuel tank
1x
S2
M Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
Mainthrusternav.svgThrusters
2x
S5
ArcCorp
2x
S3
Retro Thruster
N/A
12x
S2
Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern

History

The Freelancer follows the MiSC-HI concept of extreme modularity on a smaller, more distinctive hull. Initially marketed as an efficient long-haul merchant ship for private enterprises, the Freelancer quickly became the ship of choice for dedicated explorers. With the range of a transport plus room to install advanced scanning and jump technology, Freelancers have enabled their captains to chart a number of new jump points in recent years. With a noted engine upgrade capacity and the ability to maneuver better than any other dedicated transport ship, it is no wonder the Freelancer's roles continue to expand.

It can also be said of the Freelancer that it has inspired more debate than any other spacecraft on the market. Detractors claim the hull is unattractive, that the cockpit's field of view is unnecessarily limiting and that on paper it is not suited to the roles it has expanded to fill. The Freelancer's supporters, however, are equally dedicated to the ship. They argue vehemently that the ship is the secret of their business success: that rare cost-effective ship that fulfills many of the same roles as the RSIConstellation, but requiring far fewer crew.

In some sense, the Freelancer image has begun to appear at odds with that of MISC itself: dashing space captains charting new frontiers on a wing and a prayer versus heavily organized corporate governance. The truth is, the Freelancer project would not exist without that governance. Every aspect that makes the design popular for independent pilots was carefully researched, analyzed, tested and produced. From the optimal radar package placement to the vacuum form cupholders, the components of the Freelancer went through hundreds of thousands of man-hours in an effort to produce a design that comes together seamlessly.[2]

Model

Ship profile

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Bottom
Freelancer in space - Isometric.jpg
Freelancer in space - Above.jpg
Freelancer in space - Port.jpg
Freelancer in space - Front.jpg
Freelancer in space - Rear.jpg
Freelancer in space - Below.jpg

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear
Freelancer in SelfLand - Isometric.jpg
Freelancer in SelfLand - Above.jpg
Freelancer in SelfLand - Port.jpg
Freelancer in SelfLand - Front.jpg
Freelancer in SelfLand - Rear.jpg

Series Variant

Image Name Description
Freelancer DUR in space - Isometric.jpg
Freelancer DUR Focused on exploration & discovery. It has an enhanced jump drive, a more advanced scanner, and an expanded fuel tank.
Freelancer MAX in space - Isometric.jpg
Freelancer MAX Focused on cargo transportation. With up to 120 SCU capacity, the cargo hold is also capable of carrying a various range of different ground vehicles.
Freelancer MIS in space - Isometric.jpg
Freelancer MIS Focused on combat & militia. Features an automated missile storage and reloading system.

Paints

The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Freelancer.

Image Paint Name Description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Freelancer 2951 AR in space - Isometric.jpg
"Auspicious Red" Red colour with gold & dark grey accents and gold ram's head decals. Limited sale. Only available during annual Red Festival event. [3] [not available] 9.00
Freelancer Black in space - Isometric.jpg
"Black" Dark grey colour with grey accents. 85,000 5.00 [4]
Freelancer Storm Surge in space - Isometric.jpg
"Storm Surge" Blue camo colouring with dark grey accents and Invictus logos. 86,500 7.00 [5]

In-game availability & pricing

Buying

New Deal, Lorville Astro Armada, Area18 Teach's Ship Shop, Levski
1,697,600 Unavailable Unavailable

Renting

Surface Hubs
Vantage Rentals, Lorville Traveler Rentals, Area18 Regal Luxury Rentals, New Babbage
Unavailable 33,952 Unavailable
Cargo Decks
Traveler Rentals, Everus Harbor Traveler Rentals, Baijini Point Traveler Rentals, Port Tressler
33,952 33,952 33,952

Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at Ship renting.

Gallery

Trivia

References

  1. Galactapedia: Freelancer. Galactapedia
  2. MISC Galactic Guide. Transmission - Comm-Link
  3. Red Festival 2951. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-02-11
  4. Freelancer Black Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2022-05-23
  5. Freelancer Storm Surge Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2022-05-23
  6. Portfolio: Consolidated Outland. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link
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