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The [[RSI]] '''Pegasus'''-class Escort Carrier is the [[UEE|Empire]]'s premier small carrier, capable of supporting the operations of up to 32 starfighters far from friendly supply.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14393-Introducing-The-Pegasus-Escort-Carrier|text=Introducing The Pegasus Escort Carrier}}</ref> Typically it will accommodate 16 [[F7A Hornet|Hornets]] and 16 [[Gladiator]]s, but the fighter groups can be tailored as missions demand. In addition to the fighters, there are also two [[MPUV|Argo Utility Ships]] on-board. If needed, two [[Retaliator]]s can be held in underslung positions.<ref name="livestream">[https://youtu.be/PqX9pBw3Uas 2014 Holiday Livestream] ([https://relay.sc/transcript/notes-from-cig-holiday-livestream Transcript])</ref>

Originally named the '''Panther''', The Pegasus was part of the $15 million [[Stretch Goals|stretch goal]], which was reached prior to August 1, 2013. The ship concept was designed by [[Ryan Church]] (Freelance Conceptist). It was being developed by [[Foundry 42]] and was last said to be in the white-boxing phase on December 2014.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> It was to be featured in the second installment of [[Squadron 42]].<ref>[https://wccftech.com/star-citizen-exclusive-interview-erin-roberts/ The Star Citizen Exclusive Interview: Erin Roberts]</ref>

* A Pegasus was described as being the player's home for a significant part of Squadron 42<ref name="livestream"/>

* The whitebox interior of the Pegasus was among the files from the leak that happened on the week of May 22 in 2015.

* As of late 2021, while it is presumed that this ship will still appear in Squadron 42, no further official information has been forthcoming since the references listed in this article.