Gladius

P5G Gladius
Manufacturer		Aegis Dynamics (AEGS)
Size		Small (1)
Focus		Light Fighter
Production state		Flight Ready
Maximum crew		1
Cargo capacity		0 SCU
Cost
REC cost		9,000 REC
Pledge cost		90 USD
Specifications
Null-cargo mass		48,958 kg
SCM speed		208 m/s
Maximum speed		1,236 m/s
Length		20 m
Beam		17 m
Height		5.5 m
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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.

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	S Radar	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	S Computer	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	Aegis Dynamics	Regulus	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Coolers	Aegis Dynamics	Tundra	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Shield Generators	Gorgon Defender Industries	AllStop	Small (Small)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	S Fuel Intake	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Fuel Tanks		S Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	TBD	S Quantum Drive	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	S Jump Module	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		S Quantum Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	Main	1 x 2
		Retro Thrusters	Retro	1 x 2
Maneuvering Thrusters		Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster	Gimbal	1 x 8

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	Gallenson Tactical Systems	Scorpion GT-215 Ballistic Gatling		2 (3)	1 x 1
	Klaus & Werner	CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater		2 (3)	1 x 2
Missiles	Firestorm Kinetics	Ignite II	Behring MSD-322 Marsden	2 (3)	2 x 2
	Firestorm Kinetics	Arrester III	Behring MSD-313 Marsden	3 (3)	1 x 2

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.

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.

Development

The Gladius was designed by Gavin Rothery (Freelance Concept Artist) 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.

In 2017-07, 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.

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See also

• Gladius Valiant: A dogfighting variant with a custom loadout and livery as part of the Masters of Flight series