Glaive (replica)

The Esperia Glaive is a symmetrical version of the Scythe reproduced for Human usage. Generally flown by Vanduul with more combat experience, they are better armed and have two huge blades/wings as opposed to one on the standard Scythe.^[1]

Features

Notoriety

While not as well known as the Scythe, the Glaive can easily put the same terror into others before even firing a single shot.

Trainer

The spacecraft for ideal for aggressor training operations.

Weapons

The replica has a pair of Size 5 "Wrath" Plasma cannons, a pair of Size 1 "Weak" laser cannons as well as pair of Size 4 missile hard-points (each holding a rack of four Size 2 missiles) installed.

Blades

The Glaive is probably most notable for its pair of giant retractable blades that is designed to rip its prey apart.

Stowage

It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage unit.

Specifications

Radar

1x

S1

Ecouter

Military (C)

Cooler

2x

S1

Bracer

Military (C)

Life support

1x

S1

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s01_comfortair

Power plant

1x

S1

Fierell Cascade

Military (B)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (10s)

500 🗡️ · 10 m

Shield generator

2x

S1

AllStop

Military (C)

Fuel intake

2x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_vncl_glaive

0 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_vncl_glaive

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

Left, Right

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Beacon

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

Quantum Fuel Tank

Main thruster

2x

S3

Main thrustervncl_glaive_thruster_main_fixed

2.975 MN

Maneuvering thruster

2x

S1

Retro thrustervncl_glaive_thruster_retro_fixed

1.338 MN

6x

S1

Maneuvering thrustervncl_glaive_thruster_aux_joint

0.9 MN

6x

S1

Maneuvering thrustervncl_glaive_thruster

2.897 MN

Ordnance

1x

S1

Ramming Blade

Right

2x

S4

Vanduul S4 Quad Missile Rack

Left, Right

8x

S2

'Bullet' II Missile

Weapons

2x

S5

'WRATH' Cannon

Left, Right

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

12/12 Ammunition

2x

S1

'WEAK' Repeater

Left, Right

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

102/102 Ammunition

Defensive devices

1x

S2

Vanduul Decoy Launcher

Right

1x

S1

Magazine

48/48 Ammunition

1x

S2

Vanduul Noise Launcher

Left

1x

S1

Magazine

5/5 Ammunition

Personal storage

1x

S1

Access

600,000K µSCU

Armor

1x

S1

Glaive Ship Armor

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Currently, only the version 1 (V1) model is available in-game.

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Version 2

The following images are screenshots of the Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser as well as the Inside Star Citizen episode "Enemy Mine", which showed a work-in-progress second version model. This version will not be made available until Squadron 42 is released.

Images

Paints

Acquisition

Lore

Gallery

Development

2015-08-07	The vehicle was originally sold during a flyable promotion sale back in 2015, limited to only 1000 in numbers.^[2]
2020-06-18	The Glaive along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated Kingship interior.^[3]
2023-11-01	In CitizenCon 2023, CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.^[4]

Trivia

The ship gets its name from a particular type of pole weapon, distinguished by a single-edged blade at its tip, known for its distinctive design and versatility in different combat situations. ^[5]
The Glaive is now obtainable through one of two methods. First, by making a pledge: upon successfully completing Vanduul Swarm in Arena Commander, your account will be granted the opportunity to purchase the ship from the RSI store during specific limited-time sales held throughout the year. Second, through referrals: accumulating 200 Recruitment Points (RP) will result in a Glaive being added to your hangar.