Gladius
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Production state | Since Alpha 1.1.0
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Gladius | |
Manufacturer | Aegis Dynamics (AEGS) |
Role | Light Fighter |
Size | Small |
Series | Gladius |
Capacity | |
Crew | 1 |
Cargo | 0 SCU |
Stowage | 250K μSCU |
Cost | |
Buy
1,169,900 aUEC
Rent
Not avaliable
Standalone
$90
S. orig.
$80
Availability
Always available
Pledge value
12,999 aUEC/$
Claim
10:07
Expedite
1:41
Expedite fee
2,535 aUEC
Rent
Not avaliable
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Specifications | |
Length | 20 m |
Beam | 17 m |
Height | 5.5 m |
Combat speed | 208 m/s |
Max speed | 1,236 m/s |
Mass | 51,352 kg |
Lore | |
Introduction | 2579 CE |
Developed from | Stilleto |
Developed into | Arrow |
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]
Features
- Pedigree: The Gladius has a reliable design that spans centuries, beloved particularly for its performance and its simplicity.
- Weapons: For a light fighter, it has an impressive set of three Size 3 guns and missile racks under the wings that can hold a pair of Size 3 and four size 2 missiles.
- Stowage: Even though the Gladius is a light fighter, it has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items as well as having dedicated gun racks.
Specifications
Avionics | |
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1x
S1
GRNP - Groupe Nouveau Paradigme
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1x
S1
BEHR - Behring Applied Technology
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Systems | |
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1x
S1
AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
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1x
S1
AMRS - Amon & Reese Co.
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2x
S1
AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
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2x
S1
GODI - Gorgon Defender Industries
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1x
S1
S Life Support
TBD - Unknown manufacturer
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Propulsion | |
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2x
S1
S Fuel Intake
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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2x
S1
S Fuel Tank
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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1x
S1
WETK - Wei-Tek
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1x
S1
S Jump Module
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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1x
S1
S Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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Thrusters | |
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2x
S3
DSTC - Dragon Stellar
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2x
S3
Retro Thruster
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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4x
S2
AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
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4x
S2
AEGS - Aegis Dynamics
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Weaponry | |
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1x
S3
GATS - Gallenson Tactical Systems
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2x
S3
KLWE - Klaus & Werner
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2x
S3
BEHR - Behring Applied Technology
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2x
S3
BEHR - Behring Applied Technology
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1x
S1
Noise Launcher
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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1x
S1
Decoy Launcher
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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History
Model
Ship profile
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
The following paints (skins) can be used on all Gladius variants.
Image | Paint Name | Description | Price (aUEC) | Price ($) |
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"Frostbite" | Blueish white colour with grey/black camo pattern and dark grey accents. | [not available] | 7.00 [6] | |
"Invictus Blue & Gold" | Blue colour with dark grey & gold accents and a Invictus logo. Limited sale. Only available during the annual Invictus event. [7] | [not available] | 7.00 | |
"Timberline" | Olive green colour with orange and dark olive green accents. | [not available] | 4.50 [8] |
In-game availability & pricing
Buying
New Deal, Lorville | Astro Armada, Area18 |
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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 |
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2020-05-26 | 90 | 120 months | Time-limited | Invictus 2950 [9] |
Gallery
Development
The Gladius was designed by Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist)[10] 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.[11]
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.[12]
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.[13][14]
See also
- Gladius Valiant: A dogfighting variant with a custom loadout and livery as part of the Masters of Flight series
References
- ↑ Gladius - Ship Page. Pledge Store
- ↑ Jump Point September 2014
- ↑ Aegis Gladius Declassified!. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Gladius "Valiant" Ship Page. Pledge Store
- ↑ Gladius "Pirate" Ship Page. Pledge Store
- ↑ Gladius Frostbite Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2022-05-24
- ↑ Invictus 2951 - May23–24: Aegis. Retrieved 2022-05-24
- ↑ Gladius Timberline Paint. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2022-05-24
- ↑ Invictus 2950 Sale. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design
- ↑ Comm-Link - WIP: Gladius. Engineering - Comm-Link
- ↑ Around the Verse - Upgrading Ships to Item 2.0, Part 2. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0 PTU Patch Notes. Spectrum. Retrieved 2021-04-06
- ↑ In-game survey in Alpha 3.13