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{{Vehicle
| uuid                            = 204a6ce4-1634-4f87-9955-04c70e44c8af
| name                            = Nox Kue
| image                           = Nox_Kue_in_RandY_-_Port.png
| size                            = snub
| manufacturer                    = XNAA
| series                          = Nox
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0|Alpha 3.1.0]]
| maxcrew                         = 1
| pledgecost                      = 45
| originalpledgecost              = 40
| warbondcost                     = 35
| originalwarbondcost             = 35
| length                          = 5.5
| width                           = 1.5
| height                          = 1.5
| pledgeavailability              = Not available for sale
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/nox/nox-kue
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0OaBoZeqMZ-nox
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15982-Terminal-Velocity
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/thvaalg23d6rnr/source/AopoaNox.pdf
| trailerurl                      = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2vgYRiO07M
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15991-Q-A-Aopoa-Nox
| saledate                        = 2017-06-23
| mincrew                         = 1
| conceptdate                     = 2017-06-23
}}

The '''Nox Kue''' is a limited edition open-canopy racer produced by [[Aopoa]] that capable of flying along planet surfaces or through deep space. It is named after the [[Xi'an]] term for 'thrust'. The vehicle showcases an exquisite brushed-silver finish and was designed to commemorate the initial sale of the first Nox intended for [[Human]] riders.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/nox/Nox|text=The Nox - Ship Page}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item
|All-Terrain Anti-Gravity Drive
|The Nox, like the [[Dragonfly]], is equipped with an anti-gravity drive to allow it to hover about 1 meter above the ground. This allows it to skim over any rough terrain, including water. It can skim over ground at 40 meters per second, or up to 100 meters per second with afterburner. Despite this drive, it cannot transition between ground and space but will require a carrier vehicle. The drive also doubles as a landing gear, allowing the ship to hover at all times with emergency power.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/15991-Q-A-Aopoa-Nox|text=Nox - Q&A}}</ref>
}}
{{List item
|Articulated Back Plate
|The expandable back plate offers additional above protection for the pilot when the ship is activated.<ref name="shipshape">[https://youtu.be/STwVI6_xWqc?t=13m55s Ship Shape: The Nox]</ref>
}}
{{List item
|Molded Carbon Composite Plating
|The Nox's sleek hull is crafted from lightweight molded carbon composite that provides maximum speed and maneuverability in both atmospheric environments and vacuum.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/thvaalg23d6rnr/source/AopoaNox.pdf|text=The Nox - Ship Brochure}}</ref>
}}

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==
=== Ship profile===
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 In space=
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!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Nox Kue in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Kue in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Kue in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Kue in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Kue in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Kue 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]]
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|}
</tabber>

===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

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

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
<tabber>
 Inspired by Humans=
The Nox was first introduced in the late 28th century, it represents one of the most recent additions to the [[Aopoa]] lineup. It was designed as a direct Xi'an response to Human open-canopy vehicles such as the [[Dragonfly]]. After the ship was introduced into Xi'an culture via a settlement on [[Oya III]], the inhabitants there learned to love riding these Human space bikes. Thus with permission from [[Emperor Kr.ē]], the [[Aopoa]] council started designing an open-canopy vehicle which is now known as the Nox.<ref name="conceptsale">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15982-Terminal-Velocity|text=Terminal Velocity}}</ref>
|-|
 Human Variant=
The Nox has been long valued among open-canopy enthusiasts. Because of its Xi'an technology and limited trade restriction between [[UEE]] and [[Xi'an Empire]] prior to the passage of the [[Human Xi'an Trade Initiative]],<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/thvaalg23d6rnr/source/AopoaNox.pdf|text=The Nox - Ship Brochure}}</ref> they had to search far and wide to get their hands on a Nox, and spend a great sum of credits to rebuild and customize one for human usage themselves.<ref name="conceptsale" /><ref>{{Cite RSI|text=Empire Report: Hyperion Rally|int=Comm-Link:Empire Report - Hyperion Rally|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/15632-Empire-Report-Hyperion-Rally}}</ref> But in 2947, with the passage of the HuXa, [[Aopoa]] and the [[Maiden Group]] started the sale of the Nox that has been adapted for human usage.<ref name="conceptsale" />
|-|
 First Shipment=
On 2947-06-20, a [[Hull C]] named the [[MV Golden Ticket]] was delivering the first shipment of the human variant of the Nox from Xi'an space to an [[Astro Armada]] in the [[Terra system]]. During transportation the shipment was attacked by pirates under the leadership of [[Captain Bane]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/RobertsSpaceInd/status/877219611476996096 MV Golden Ticket under attack]</ref> With the help of law-abiding [[citizen]]s, the ship was able to reach [[Prime|Terra Prime]] safely on 2947-06-21, and the [[Advocacy]] hunted down and captured these pirates shortly after.<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=B0otyCall: Small Fish|int=Comm-Link:B0otyCall - Small Fish|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/15989-B0otyCall-Small-Fish}}</ref>
The first human-pilotable variant of the Nox was finally made available to the public on 2947-06-23 through [[Astro Armada]], along with the limited edition [[#Nox Kue|Nox Kue]] to celebrate the inaugural sale of the first Nox for Human riders.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/nox/Nox-Kue|text=The Nox Kue - Ship page}}</ref>
</tabber>

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

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 Official=
{{gallery
|Nox_Kue_profile_color_silver.png
|Nox_Kue_in_RandY_-_Port.png
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 In-game=
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|Placeholderv2.png
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==Development==
Unlike many other ships, the Nox was produced by multiple studios. The initial 2D concept of the Nox was created in [[Foundry 42 UK]] after which it was passed onto [[CIG Austin]] to get the ship flight-ready.

The Nox was concepted by the Vehicle Team in the CIG UK studio after the [[Dragonfly]], based on the reimagination of the 30th century equivalent of a sports bike. The Xi'an was chosen to provide an alien spin on the original open-canopy concept.<ref name="jpvdas">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Visual Dictionary: Alien Ships|volume=8|month=11|startpage=22|endpage=22|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>

<tabber>
 Timeline=
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2017-06-23
|Concept sale along with the limited edition Nox Kue.<ref name="conceptsale"/>
|-
|2018-03-31
|Flight ready in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0|Alpha 3.1.0]] along with Nox Kue.<ref name="patch310">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16487-Star-Citizen-Alpha-310|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0 - Patch notes|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|}
|-|
 Credits=
{| class="wikitable"
!Role
!Contributors
|-
|Original concept
|[[Gary Sanchez]]<ref name="jp0507">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Work In Progress: Nox|volume=05|month=07|startpage=3|endpage=22|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|-
|Art
|[[Chris Smith]],<ref name="jp0507"/> CIG UK Vehicle Team
|-
|Narrative
|[[Will Weissbaum]], [[Dave Haddock]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|-
|Technical design
|[[Partick Salerno]],<ref name="shipshape" /> [[Calix Reneau]], [[Karl Jones]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|-
|User interface
|[[Zane Bien]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|-
|Visual effect
|[[Michal Piatek]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|}
|-|
 Design brief=
{{Note|'''Note''': The following design brief is extracted from [[Jump Point (magazine)|Jump Point]] issue 05.07.<ref name="jp0507"/>}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Aims & Aesthetic
!Aims
|A small, space motorcycle for racing
|-
!Aesthetic
|Sleek and sporty — if the Dragonfly is a Harley, the Xi'an Nox is a superbike.
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Key stats
|-
|Max crew
|1 Pilot
|
|-
|Length
|5.5 m
|-
|Width
|1.5 m
|-
|Height
|1.5 m
|-
|Entry method
|Open-Side canopy
|-
|Modular components
|No
|-
|Ejection seat
|No
|-
|Variants
|None
|-
|Mass
|1,000&nbsp;kg
|-
|Landing gear
|Skids
|-
|Docking ring
|No
|-
|Cargo capacity
|0 SCU
|-
|Take-off method
|VTOL
|-
|Radar type
|3D
|-
|Cargo storage
|N/A 
|-
|Role
|Racing
|-
|Item categories
|Civilian, Racing
|-
|Default categories
|Racing C
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Hull
|-
|Armor
|None
|-
|Life support
|None (flight suit only)
|-
|Fuel ports
|1
|-
|Seats
|1
|-
|Stations (inc seats)
|1
|-
|Fuel tank
|1x S0 
|-
|Light
|1
|-
|Audio
|1
|-
|Relay
|0
|-
|Doors
|0
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Avionics
|-
|Landing system
|Hover
|-
|Computers
|1x S0
|-
|Computer blades
|TBD
|-
|Scanner
|1
|-
|Radar
|1x S0
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Propulsion
|-
|Power plant
|1x S0
|-
|Engine
|1
|-
|Thrusters
|1x S0 (Main), 16x S0 (Joint)
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Other
|-
|Coolers
|1x S0
|-
|Fuel intakes
|1x S0
|-
|Gravity generator
|None
|-
|Battery
|1x S0
|-
|Shield emitters
|1
|-
|Shield generator
|1x S0
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Weapons
|-
|Countermeasures
|2x
|-
|Hardpoints
|2x S1 (Nose), 2x S1 Laser
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Cannon TBC
|-
|Ammobox
|None 
|-
|Missiles
|None
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Special equipment
|None 
|-
|Default loadout
|None
|}

</tabber>

==Trivia== 
*Nox is the latin word for night .<ref name="latin">[http://latindictionary.wikidot.com/noun:nox Nox - The Latin Dictionary]</ref>
*Nox is not pronounceable in Xi'an. It is unknown whether the Xi'an have another name for the vehicle.
*Before the introduction of the Human variant, the Nox already had a notorious reputation in [[Hyperion Rally]].
*If emergency power is depleted, the anti-gravity drive will shut down and the Nox will fall if subject to gravity.<ref name="ReferenceB" />
*[[Ben Lesnick]] once jokingly said that the plural of Nox is Noxoodles.<ref>[https://i.redd.it/gekh9z7jvj5z.png Ben Lesnick tweets about Noxoodles]</ref>

==See also==

*[https://youtu.be/STwVI6_xWqc?t=13m55s Ship Shape: The Nox] [https://relay.sc/transcript/around-the-verse-building-solar-systems-and-nox-preview (transcript)]
*{{Link RSI|url=media/thvaalg23d6rnr/source/AopoaNox.pdf|text=AopoA Nox Racing Brochure}}

==References==
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