Gladius

Gladius
Gladius
Manufacturer	Aegis Dynamics (AEGS)
Role	Light Fighter
Size	Small
Crew	1
Cargo capacity	0 SCU
Production state	Flight ready; Flyable release Star Citizen Patch V1.1.0;
Cost
Buy	1,169,900 aUEC
Rent (1 day)	23,398 aUEC / 11,699 REC
Insurance
Claim time	10:07 min
Expedite	1:41 min
Expedite fee	2,535 aUEC
Pledge
Standalone	US$90
Original	US$80
Availability	Always available
Specifications
Length	20 m
Beam	17 m
Height	5.5 m
Combat speed	220 m/s
Max speed	1,236 m/s
Mass	48,958 kg
Lore
Introduction	2579 CE; 372 years ago
Developed from	Stilleto
Developed into	Arrow
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The Aegis P5G Gladius is a light fighter of an older design which has been updated over the years to keep up with modern technology. In military circles, the Gladius is beloved for its performance and its simplicity. A fast, light fighter with a laser-focus on dogfighting, the Gladius is an ideal interceptor or escort ship.^[1]

Specifications

Avionics
Radars	1x S1 Ecouter GRNP - Groupe Nouveau Paradigme
Computers	1x S1 CSR-RP BEHR - Behring Applied Technology

Systems
Power plants	1x S1 Regulus AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Batteries	1x S1 FortCell AMRS - Amon & Reese Co.
Coolers	2x S1 Bracer AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
Shield generators	2x S1 AllStop GODI - Gorgon Defender Industries

Propulsion
Fuel intakes	2x S1 S Fuel Intake N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Fuel tanks	2x S1 S Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum drives	1x S1 Beacon WETK - Wei-Tek
Jump drives	1x S1 S Jump Module N/A - Unknown manufacturer
Quantum fuel tanks	1x S1 S Quantum Fuel Tank N/A - Unknown manufacturer

Thrusters
Main thrusters	2x S3 STC Blue DSTC - Dragon Stellar
Maneuvering thrusters	2x S3 Retro Thruster N/A - Unknown manufacturer
	4x S2 Winnowing D1 Omni AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
	4x S2 Winnowing D1 Rotational AEGS - Aegis Dynamics

Weaponry
Weapons	1x S3 Mantis GT-220 GATS - Gallenson Tactical Systems
Weapons	2x S3 CF-337 Panther Laser Repeater KLWE - Klaus & Werner
Missiles	2x S3 MSD-322 Missile Rack BEHR - Behring Applied Technology 4x S2 Ignite II FSKI - FireStorm Kinetics
Missiles	2x S3 MSD-313 Missile Rack BEHR - Behring Applied Technology 2x S3 Arrester III FSKI - FireStorm Kinetics

History

Development

The Gladius was developed in the 26th century by Aegis Dynamics to replace the Stiletto interceptors. It was first deployed in the First Tevarin War.^[2]

Declassification

In 2944, with some Gladius squadrons converting to the wider deployment of the F7A Hornet and the introduction of the F8 Lightning to elite units, the Navy has begun to auction older Gladius to planetary governments and qualified mercenaries. The spacecraft available to civilians are retired military models, with the same specifications and upgrade potential. Classified weapons technologies have been removed from the spaceframes, but they can be outfitted with a variety of civilian-grade weapons. The decommissioning process has also made room for civilian standard upgrades such as jump drives.^[3]

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Special Edition

Gladius "Valiant"

	Created as part of the Masters of Flight series in conjunction with the flight-sim Arena Commander, it pays tribute to famed defense pilot Condi Hillard for being the first Human on record to defeat a Vanduul in combat.^[4]

Gladius "Pirate"

	With a red and black pirate livery, it's only available when defeating "Pirate Swarm" in Arena Commander.^[5]

Paints

Paint Name	Description	Price (aUEC)	Price ($)
"Timberline"	Olive green with orange accents.	(tbc)	(tbc)
"Frostbite Camo"	White and grey camo.	(tbc)	(tbc)
"Invictus Blue and Gold"	Blue base color and gold highlights.	(tbc)	(tbc)

In-game availability & pricing

Buying

New Deal, Lorville	Astro Armada, Area18
1,169,900	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	90	120 months	Time-limited	Invictus 2950 ^[6]

Development

The Gladius was designed by Gavin Rothery (Freelance Concept Artist)^[7] and directed by Paul Jones. Other contributors include Foundry 42's Bjorn Seinstra (Lead Vehicle Artist), Phill Meller (Lead Designer), Neil McKnight (Senior 3D Artist), along with Chris Roberts.^[8]

In July 2017, the Gladius received a cockpit rework to accompany the new item 2.0 system. The center monitor is removed to provide better visibility for the front turret. The side monitors are enlarged to show additional information. The cockpit reworked is deployed in Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0.^[9]

In April 2021, the gold standard Gladius is released to the Persistent Universe in Alpha 3.13. That includes many level of detail, decal, geometry, material, and paint changes inside the cockpit and on the exterior of the ship. Noticeably, the update implements the exterior access points to the physicalized components, as well as personal locker, fuel port access, and numerous maintenance panels.^[10]^[11]