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{{Vehicle
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| image                           = Warden_-_3.6.0_-_Landed_in_hangar_-_Front_Port.jpg
| name                            = Vanguard Warden
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/vanguard/Vanguard-Warden
| manufacturer                    = AEGS
| size                            = medium
| mincrew                         = 2
| maxcrew                         = 2
| series                          = Vanguard
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.1.0|Alpha 2.1.0]]
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| pledgecost                      = 260
| originalpledgecost              = 250
| warbondcost                     = 245
| originalwarbondcost             = 250
| releasedate                     = 2737
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0QxYDWPE7l-warden
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14915-Vanguards-And-Then-There-Were-Three
| conceptdate                     = 2015-03-27
}}

The [[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] A3G '''Vanguard Warden''' is a long-range military fighter which features extensive forward-mounted weaponry designed to tear through the shields and armor of other spacecraft. So-named because their multiple-jump range allows them to form the vanguard of any military expedition, Vanguards have seen extensive service against the [[Vanduul]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/vanguard/Vanguard-Warden|text=Vanguard Warden - Ship page}}</ref>

==Features==
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|Durability
|At the expense of maneuverability compared to other medium/heavy fighters like the [[Hornet]] or [[Lightning]], the Warden is made from a distinct tungsten alloy and has an extensive backup systems which enhances the ships combat survivability.
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|Long Range
|The ships extensive range can allow for missions lasting days or even weeks. Internally, the ship is fitted with sleeping berths and reclamation facilities to support such missions.
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|Modularity
|The Vanguard has a unique swappable modular room that can alter the ships role and making it more focused for specific missions (e.g. long range jump scout, extended duration patrol/reconnaissance, fighter-bomber/interceptor, tactical command/control and electronic warfare).
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|Weapons
|The Warden is equipped with a Size 5 gun hard-point, four Size 2 guns built into the ships nose, a manned turret with a pair of Size 2 guns and missiles racks that can hold four Size 3 and eight Size 2 missiles.
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== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===

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 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Bottom
|-
|[[File:Vanguard Warden mk2_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanguard Warden mk2 in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanguard Warden mk2_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanguard Warden mk2_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanguard Warden mk2_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanguard Warden mk2_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Warden_in_SelfLand_-_3.6.0_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Warden_in_SelfLand_-_3.6.0_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Warden_in_SelfLand_-_3.6.0_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Warden_in_SelfLand_-_3.6.0_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Warden_in_SelfLand_-_3.6.0_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

===Series variants===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Harbinger_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Vanguard Harbinger]]'''
|A powerful fighter/bomber that can operate out of the roughest forward operating bases.
|-
|[[File:Vanguard HopLite in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Vanguard Hoplite]]'''
|A dedicated boarding ship with can double up as a deep space fighter.
|-
|[[File:Sentinel_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Vanguard Sentinel]]'''
|Focused on electronic warfare to provide necessary combat support.
|}

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

{| class="wikitable"
![[Vanguard series/Paints#"Invictus Blue & Gold"|"Invictus Blue & Gold"]]
![[Vanguard series/Paints#"Fortuna"|"Fortuna"]]
![[Vanguard series/Paints#"Frostbite"|"Frostbite"]]
![[Vanguard series/Paints#"Solar Winds"|"Solar Winds"]]
![[Vanguard series/Paints#"Timberline"|"Timberline"]]
|-
|[[File:Warden IBlue Gold in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanguard Fortuna in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Warden Frostbite in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanguard SolarWinds in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Warden Timberline in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Pledge Price History==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Name
!Date
!Pledge cost (USD)
!Insurance
!Availability
!Sale
|-
|Warden
|2020-05-26
|260
|120 months
|Time-limited
|Invictus 2950 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/17595-Invictus-2950|text=Invictus 2950 Sale}}</ref>
|}

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

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 Official=
{{gallery
|Vanguard Warden mk2 - Firing guns.jpg
|Warden_-_3.6.0_-_Landed_in_hangar_-_Front_Port.jpg
|Warden_-_3.6.0_-_Cockpit.png
|Warden_-_3.6.0_-_Console_and_Bathroom.png
|HopLite_and_Warden_-_3.6.0_-_Flying_in_formation_-_Rear_Port.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|Vanguard over microTech.png
|Vanguard Warden at night.png
}}
|-|
 Original design=
{{gallery
|Vanguard_Warden_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_space_-_Above.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_space_-_Port.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_space_-_Front.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_space_-_Rear.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_space_-_Below.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_Lorevill_Hangar_-_Front_Port.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_Leaving_World_-_Front_Starboard.jpg
|Vanguard Warden Vanduul Swarm 2.6.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_AstroidBelt.jpg
|Vanguard_Warden_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg
|Paul-dalessi-vanguard-flight.jpg
|Paul-dalessi-vanguard-flight-2.jpg
|Warden_in_Asteroid_hangar.png
|Vanguard_landed-Copy.jpg
|Warden1.jpg
|Warden2.png
|Warden3.png
|Warden4.png
}}
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==Development==

The Vanguard is the promised twin-engine deep space fighter of the 60 million [[Stretch Goals|stretch goal]]. It is originally known as Bulldog. The concept was inspired by the twin-engine aircraft of World War II, like the {{WP|ref=no|text=de Havilland Mosquito|de_Havilland_Mosquito}}, the {{WP|ref=no|text=Messerschmitt 110|Messerschmitt_Bf_110}} and the P-61 Black Widow.<ref>"[https://x.com/banditloaf/status/927713828996972544 The P-61 was a major inspiration; we wanted Star Citizen's version of a dedicated night fighter.]", @banditloaf, Twitter, Nov 7, 2017</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14248-Letter-From-The-Chairman|text=Letter from the Chairman: 60 million}}</ref>

==References==

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