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{{For|other uses|Mercury (disambiguation)}}

{{Vehicle
| uuid                            = c8e10f09-38a0-4730-9dd3-eb0a510c9e43
| name                            = Mercury Star Runner
| image                           = Mercury - flying over clouds.jpg
| manufacturer                    = CRUS
| series                          = Mercury Star Runner
| role                            = Medium Freight
| size                            = large
| hangar                          = S4
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.1|Alpha 3.11.1]]
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 3
| length                          = 56
| width                           = 51
| height                          = 16
| mass                            = 680575
| cargocapacity                   = 114
| stowage                         = 
| pledgecost                      = 260
| originalpledgecost              = 225
| warbondcost                     = 240
| originalwarbondcost             = 200
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-mercury-star-runner/Mercury
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16725-Crusader-Mercury-Join-The-Manhunt
| trailerurl                      = 
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/ojvejr73cmfp2r/source/Crusader-Mercury-Star-Runner.pdf
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16753-Q-A-Crusader-Mercury
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RkZ9m2DO1N-mercury-star-runner
| releasedate                     = 2948
| conceptdate                     = 2018-08-23
| saledate                        = 
| queryimage                      =
}}

The '''Mercury Star Runner''' is a medium sized courier ship developed by [[Crusader Industries]]. For those requiring swift and secure delivery, the Mercury fulfills all the criteria of a reliable courier ship and more. Constructed using the engineering and design standards that have established Crusader Industries as the preferred producer for interstellar transport of any magnitude, the Mercury Star Runner enables you to maintain a lead over deadlines, challenges, and rivals.<ref name="MercuryLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16725-Crusader-Mercury-Join-The-Manhunt|text=Mercury-Join-The-Manhunt|accessdate=2018-08-23}}</ref>

==Features==

{{List item
|Data Storage Computers
|Built-in encryption protocols, data kill switches, and customizable security allows the Mercury to ensure the integrity, security, and expediency are the priorities in all data transfers.<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Scanning Station
|The ship has a dedicated scanning station that allows for the targeted collection of data from specific sources.<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Living Areas
|The Star Runner can be a home away from home, thanks to its spacious crew berthing areas with racks, heads, personal areas and storage. The ship also has a dedicated crew common area with seating, galley and even a chessboard table that features covert functionality. Light switches are available in every compartment.<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Cargo
|The Mercury has the ability to store up to 114 SCU of cargo within its hold as well as 114,000K μSCU of internal stowage. With a drop-down rear ramp, it can also carry ground vehicles. Brave pilots can also store any variety of snub ships.<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Shielded Storage
|Some of its holdings are within a stealthy, hidden set of compartments that can be used for discreet or sensitive cargo.<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Weapons
|With a pair of remotely manned turrets that are placed on top and below the ship's centerline, each holding a pair of Size 3 guns, a pilot-controlled turret at the front that hold a pair of Size 3 guns and missile racks that can hold two Size 3 and four Size 2 missiles, the Star Runner can defend itself when needed.<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===
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 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Mercury in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
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|}
</tabber>

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Mercury Star Runner series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Best In Show 2951"|"Best In Show 2951"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Blackguard"|"Blackguard"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Equinox"|"Equinox"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Fortuna"|"Fortuna"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Foundation Festival"|"Foundation Festival"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Meridian"|"Meridian"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Nightrunner"|"Nightrunner"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Polar"|"Polar"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Red Alert"|"Red Alert"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Silver Spark"|"Silver Spark"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Skyrider"|"Skyrider"]]
|-
|[[File:Mercury BIS2951 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Blackguard in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Equinox in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury 2951 Fortuna in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury FF in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Meridian in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Nightrunner in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Red Alert in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Sliver Spark in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Skyrider in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
<tabber>
 Reputation=
With features such as dedicated data storage computers and "smugglers' holds", the Mercury made a name for itself delivering crucial information into the right hands. And for being the only ship to date to successfully complete the [[Able Baker Challenge]] in back-to-back years.<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
|-|
 Belligerent Duck=
[[Belligerent Duck|The Belligerent Duck]] is a the name of a Mercury used by a pair of outlaws with outstanding warrants with the [[Advocacy]].<ref name="MercuryLaunch"/>
</tabber>

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Mercury Star Runner images}}

<tabber>
 Official=
{{gallery
|Mercury - Landed rear ramp unloading.jpg
|Mercury - Discrete Cargo Area.jpg
|Mercury - Servers.jpg
|Mercury - x2 flying in formation.jpg
|Mercury - Rest Area.jpg
|Mercury - Top turret cloeup firing.jpg
|Mercury - Missile rack closeup.jpg
|Mercury - Front turret closeup firing.jpg
|StarRunner Unmanned Turret 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Turrets 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner ScannerRoom 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Missiles 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Dorm 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Corridor 112020-Min.jpg
|Mercury - TP Background.png
|Mercury - flying over clouds.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|Mercury_Star_Runner_over_Hurston.png
|IAE2950-day4-mercury-01.jpg
|IAE2950-day4-mercury-02.jpg
|IAE2950-day4-mercury-03.jpg
|Invictus2951-Crusader-MSR.jpg
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-mercury-top.jpg
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-mercury-side.jpg
|IAE2951-day10-bis-mercury.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-01.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-02.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-03.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-04.jpg
}}
|-|
 Original concept=
{{gallery
|Mercury Action Concept.jpeg  
|Mercury ThreeQuarter Concept.png  
|Mercury TwoShips Concept.jpeg  
|Mercury Cockpit Concept.jpg  
|Mercury SecurityFootage Concept.jpeg  
|Mercury Teaser.jpg  
|Mercury Landed Concept.jpg  
|Mercury TopView Concept.jpg  
|BelligerentDuck_NavMapLocation.png  
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
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{| class="timeline"
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|<!--INFO-->
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==Trivia==

==See also==
*{{Link RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16729-Reverse-The-Verse-LIVE|text=Reverse the Verse - Mercury Star Runner Town Hall}}

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|CRUS}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

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