Herald

The Drake Herald is a small, armored ship designed to safely get information from Point A to Point B. Featuring a powerful central engine (for high-speed transit and generating the power needed for effective data encryption/containment), advanced encryption software and an armored computer core, the Herald is unique among personal spacecraft in that it is designed to be easily 'cleaned' when in danger of capture.^[1]^[2] Notably, data running and hacking are not yet implemented, so the ship does not yet have all intended functionality.

Features

Armored Computer Core

The computer core will run on a dedicated server that can only be accessed from the secure control terminal inside the ship. This will eliminate the threat of remote hacking.^[2]

Broadcast Array

The SATA-M6A1 high power broadcast array will allow long range data transmission for both communication and emergency purposes.^[2]

Data Storage Pods

All data placed inside the upcoming data storage pod will undergo a proprietary encryption algorithm. With quick loading access ports, the data storage pods will be detached from the ship for delivery or emergency.^[2]

EMP Protection

The Herald will be equipped with advanced rated EMP shielding and backup power systems to avoid total power loss in an EMP blast.^[2]

Specifications

Radar

1x

S1

Capston

Civilian (C)

Cooler

2x

S1

HeatSafe

Stealth (C)

Life support

1x

S1

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s01_comfortair

Power plant

1x

S1

Slipstream

Stealth (A)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (30s)

5,000 🗡️ · 50 m

Shield generator

2x

S1

Shimmer

Stealth (C)

Fuel intake

2x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_drak_herald

0 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_drak_herald

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

Left, Right

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Expedition

Civilian (C)

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

Internal Tank

Main thruster

2x

S4

Main thrusterdrak_herald_thruster_main

3.783 MN

Maneuvering thruster

16x

S1

Maneuvering thrusterdrak_herald_thruster_mav_fixed

0.817 MN

Ordnance

2x

S3

MSD-341 Missile Rack

Left, Right

8x

S1

TaskForce I Missile

Thermyte Concern

Weapons

1x

S3

VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount

Flashfire Systems

1x

S3

Mantis GT-220 Gatling

Gallenson Tactical Systems

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

2133/2133 Ammunition

2x

S2

VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S2

CF-227 Badger Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

375/375 Ammunition

Defensive devices

1x

S1

Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher

Right

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

5/5 Ammunition

1x

S1

Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher

Left

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

48/48 Ammunition

Armor

1x

S1

Personal armor

Bed

1x

S1

Bedbed_single_herald_drak

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Paints

"Ghoulish Green"	"Polar"	"Stormbringer"

Acquisition

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Development

The Herald creation was influenced by the Speeder from Privateer, as an unarmed racer going fast with a small cargo.^[3]
The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar Stretch Goal of Star Citizen's Crowfunding campaign. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22. The Herald is designed by Josh Coons and was featured in "Ship Shape" of Around the Verse Episode 2.29 and Episode 3.7.^[4]^[5]
Blue and Red "Variant": CIG showed a blue and red colored variant of the ship in the Pre-Sale Livestream 2016. According to Jared Huckaby, these skins were only made for presentation.