Herald

The Herald is a small data running ship developed by Drake Interplanetary. It is designed to be a compact, fortified vessel engineered to securely transport information from one location to another. It is equipped with a robust central engine that facilitates rapid transit and provides the necessary power for efficient data encryption and containment. Additionally, the ship boasts sophisticated encryption software and a reinforced computer core. What sets the Herald apart from other personal spacecraft is its design, which allows for straightforward 'cleaning' procedures in the event of a potential capture.^[1]^[2]

Features

*Computer Core

The armored computer core will operate on a dedicated server, accessible solely from the secure control terminal located within the ship, thereby mitigating the risk of remote hacking.^[2]

*Broadcast Array

The SATA-M6A1 high-power broadcast array is designed to facilitate long-distance data transmission for communication and emergency applications.^[2]

*Data Storage Pods

Data stored within the data storage pods will be subjected to a proprietary encryption algorithm. Additionally, equipped with rapid access ports, these pods can be detached from the ship for purposes of delivery or in case of an emergency.^[2]

*EMP Protection

The Herald will feature state-of-the-art EMP shielding and supplementary power systems designed to prevent complete power failure in the event of an electromagnetic pulse blast.^[2]

Speed

The vehicle is exceptionally fast and was engineered as a spacecraft that prioritizes its propulsion system over its structural design. Many have described the experience of operating a Herald at maximum velocity as akin to strapping yourself to a thruster.^[2]

Habitation

The vessel is equipped with a kitchenette, bed, and bathroom, making it suitable for extended journeys or periods of waiting.^[2]

Stowage

The Herald is equipped with an internal stowage capacity of up to 900K µSCU, along with specialized racks for guns and utilities.^[1]

Weapons

The vessel features a Size 3 gun hardpoint located beneath the cockpit, in addition to two hardpoints under the wings designed to support Size 2 guns. Furthermore, it is equipped with two racks, each capable of carrying nine Size 2 missiles.^[1]

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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Purchase
System	Terminal	Price
Stanton	New Deal - Teasa Spaceport - Lorville	1,285,200

Lore

Gallery

Development

2013-12-22	The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar Stretch Goal of Star Citizen's Crowfunding campaign. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22. ^[3]
2016-04-28	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]
2017-03-31	The Herald creation was influenced by the Speeder from Privateer, as an unarmed racer going fast with a small cargo.^[6]
	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.^{[citation needed]}

Trivia

The term "herald" designates an official present at tournaments, particularly those associated with knightly sports during the Middle Ages. The responsibilities of a herald encompassed making various announcements, which explains the term's application to both literal and metaphorical forms of communication.^[7]