Herald
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| Herald | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Drake Interplanetary (DRAK) |
| Role | Medium Data |
| Size | Small |
| Crew | 1 |
| Cargo capacity | 0 SCU |
| Production state |
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| Cost | |
| Buy | 1,181,100 aUEC |
| Rent (1 day) | 23,622 aUEC / 8,500 REC |
| Insurance | |
| Claim time | 6:15 min |
| Expedite | 1:15 min |
| Expedite fee | 460 aUEC |
| Pledge | |
| Cost | US$85 |
| Original | US$85 |
| Availability | Time limited sales |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 23.5 m |
| Beam | 12.5 m |
| Height | 9 m |
| Combat speed | 174 m/s |
| Max speed | 1,361 m/s |
| Mass | 65,705 kg |
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]
Contents
Specifications
| Avionics | |
|---|---|
 Radars |
1x
S1
WLOP - WillsOp
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 Computers |
1x
S1
S Computer
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
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| Systems | |
|---|---|
 Power plants |
1x
S1
TYDT - Tyler Design & Tech
|
 Coolers |
2x
S1
TYDT - Tyler Design & Tech
|
 Shield generators |
2x
S1
ASAS - Ascension Astro
|
| 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
TARS - Tarsus
|
 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
S4
Main Thruster
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
|
 Maneuvering thrusters |
2x
S1
Retro Thruster
N/A - Unknown manufacturer
|
14x
S1
DRAK - Drake Interplanetary
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| Weaponry | |
|---|---|
 Weapons |
1x
S2
GATS - Gallenson Tactical Systems
|
2x
S1
GATS - Gallenson Tactical Systems
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 Missiles |
2x
S3
BEHR - Behring
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Features
Armored Computer Core
The computer core runs on a dedicated server that can only be accessed from the secure control terminal inside the ship. It eliminates the threat of remote hacking.[2]
Broadcast Array
The SATA-M6A1 high power broadcast array allows long range data transmission for both communication and emergency purposes.[2]
Data Storage Pods
All data placed inside the data storage pod undergoes a proprietary encryption algorithm. With quick loading access ports, the data storage pods can be detached from the ship for delivery or emergency.[2]
EMP Protection
The Herald is equipped with advanced rated EMP shielding and backup power systems to avoid total power loss in an EMP blast.[2]
Gallery
- Herald Concept Front.jpg/120px-Herald Concept Front.jpg
Development
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.[3][4]
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.
References
| Products of Drake Interplanetary | ||
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Ships |
Buccaneer • Caterpillar • Corsair • Cutlass Black • Cutlass Blue • Cutlass Red • Dragonfly • Herald • Kraken • Kraken Privateer • Vulture • |
