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 favored by organizations such as FTL Courier Service as its data is designed to be easily ‘cleaned’ when in danger of capture.

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.

Broadcast Array
The SATA-M6A1 high power broadcast array allows long range data transmission for both communication and emergency purposes.

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.

EMP Protection
The Herald is equipped with advanced rated EMP shielding and backup power systems to avoid total power loss in an EMP blast.

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.

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.