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{{Vehicle
| uuid                            = efec4d48-77ab-4cba-9add-a3d96c5be8d8
| image                           = Buccaneer - 3.10 - Flying over Microtech.jpg
| name                            = Buccaneer
| manufacturer                    = DRAK
| series                          = 
| role                            = Light Fighter
| size                            = small
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.2|Alpha 2.6.2]]
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 1
| length                          = 15
| width                           = 16
| height                          = 4.5
| mass                            = 36527
| cargocapacity                   = 0
| stowage                         = 250K µSCU
| pledgecost                      = 110
| originalpledgecost              = 110
| warbondcost                     = 
| originalwarbondcost             = 
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-buccaneer/Buccaneer
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/15350-The-Drake-Buccaneer-Sets-Sail
| trailerurl                      = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNsjNIGOC4
| brochureurl                     = 
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15358-Q-A-Drake-Buccaneer-Part-I
| qandaurl2                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15359-Q-A-Drake-Buccaneer-Part-II
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvYXd1X7a-buccaneer
| releasedate                     = 
| conceptdate                     = 2016-05-27
| saledate                        = 
| queryimage                      =
}}

The '''Buccaneer''' is a light fighter developed by [[Drake Interplanetary]]. It has been engineered to operate and engage in combat in a manner that reflects the lifestyle of its users. This agile craft is built to navigate and contend effectively beyond its expected capabilities, and complements fellow Drake ships like the [[Cutlass Black]] or the [[Caterpillar]]. As a resilient frontier combat vessel, it is capable of being serviced under the most challenging conditions, ensuring the survival of genuine, operational space crews.<ref name="Buccaneer_Launch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/15350-The-Drake-Buccaneer-Sets-Sail|text=Buccaneer Sets Sail|accessdate=2016-05-27}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item
|Guns
|The Buccaneer is equipped with a top-mounted Size 4 hardpoint, along with two Size 3 and two Size 1 gun hardpoints located on its wings, enabling it to deliver a formidable counterattack when challenged.<ref name="Buccaneer_Launch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Missiles
|The vehicle is also has the capability to carry four Size 2 missiles mounted beneath its wings.<ref name="Buccaneer_Launch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Maneuverability
|This nimble aircraft, when operated by proficient pilots, is capable of effectively rivaling the more traditional fighters.<ref name="Buccaneer_Launch"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===
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 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Buccaneer series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
![[Buccaneer series/Paints#"Ghoulish Green"|"Ghoulish Green"]]
![[Buccaneer series/Paints#"Polar"|"Polar"]]
![[Buccaneer series/Paints#"Stormbringer"|"Stormbringer"]]
|-
|[[File:Buccaneer Ghoulish Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Buccaneer Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
When Drake Interplanetary set about developing a dedicated fighter, they didn't do it in a vacuum: they wanted a ship that would work alongside their entire lineup. This newest entry to the Drake catalog is an agile scrapper, something intended to take hits without breaking the bank on repairs and maintenance needs. The Buccaneer also needed to provide ample support to either the [[Cutlass]] or [[Caterpillar]] while also having the range of travel to safely cover a [[Herald]]. To meet these goals, the engineers at Drake opted for a single-seat, maneuverable fighter built expressly for combat, with plenty of capacity to alter its loadout to quickly move between close-range fire support and long-range escort. A purpose-built ship, the Buccaneer is ready to stand toe-to-toe with any other fighter in its size class.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15350-The-Drake-Buccaneer-Sets-Sail|text=The Drake Buccaneer Sets Sail}}</ref>

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Buccaneer images}}

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 Official=
{{gallery
|Buccaneer_-_x3_Flying_towards_world_-_Inside_cockpit.jpg
|Buccaneer_Action_01.png
|Buccaneer Action 02.png
|Buccaneer Action 03.png
|Buccaneer Landed 01.jpg
|Buccaneer Landed 02.jpg
|Buccaneer_flying_in_space_with_trail.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|IAE2949-nose-to-nose.jpg
|IAE2954-day7-buccaneer.jpg
|Buccaneer - 3.10 - Flying over Microtech.jpg
|Buccaneer_in_VFG_Hangar_with_Player_-_Front.png
|Buccaneer Full Burn.png
|SC-3.0.0 20180228 141839 Bucc-Daymar fix.png
|Buccaneer Engines.jpg
|Buccaneer Ready for liftoff.png
|Buccaneer Belly .jpg
|Buccaneer Inside Cockpit.jpg
|Buccaneer Profile.jpg
}}
|-|
 Original design=
{{gallery
|BuccaneerPresentation.jpg
|BuccaneerVsAvengers.jpg
|BuccaneerAssault.jpg
|BuccaneerBlueprints.jpg
|BuccaneerInFormation.jpg
|BuccaneerLanded.jpg
|BuccaneerPilot.jpg
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2016-05-26
|The Buccaneer is designed by [[Jim Martin]] (Conceptist).<ref>[https://youtu.be/ewEVp3Ulcao?si=ucV9xsHUOaT0tBin&t=2186 Ship Shape: Drake Buccaneer w/ Jim Martin]</ref>
|-
|2020-08-06
|In [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.0|Alpha 3.10.0]], the ships S2 guns and missiles swapped positions so that if the wings are shot/break off, the guns will still be attached to the ship. Vital components were also re-positioned to help the ship continue being operational when suffering damage.<ref>[https://youtu.be/LwmHuWSpGLQ?t=3477 Star Citizen Live: Targets, Turrets & Take-Offs]</ref>
|-
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|}

==Trivia==
*The [[VariPuck S4 Gimbal Mount|VariPuck S4 mount]] can be replaced with a [[Drake Buccaneer Spinal Mount|dual S2 spinal mount]].

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Light Fighters]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
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