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{{Infobox vehicle
| name                            = Starfarer
| image                           = Starfarer - Flying over Lorville with traffic.jpg
| size                            = Large
| manufacturer                    = MISC
| series                          = Starfarer
| role                            = Heavy Refueling
| stowagespace                    = 295000000
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| maxcrew                         = 7
| buycost                         = 6651500
| rentcostac                      = 
| pledgecost                      = 300
| originalpledgecost              = 175
| cargocapacity                   = 291
| length                          = 101
| height                          = 23.5
| beam                            = 46.5
| combatspeed                     = 85
| maxspeed                        = 888
| mass                            = 3555606
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| mincrew                         = 1
| claimtime                       = 36:00
| expeditetime                    = 6:00
| expeditecost                    = 9000
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/misc-starfarer/Starfarer
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RLMmv3QE7r-starfarer
| presentationurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15262-Massive-Hauling-The-MISC-Starfarer
| trailerurl                      = https://youtu.be/qzFcpQTEVAk
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/14710-Q-A-MISC-Starfarer-Part-I
| qandaurl2                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/14715-Q-A-MISC-Starfarer-Part-II
| qandaurl3                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/14716-Q-A-MISC-Starfarer-Part-III
}}

The [[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern|MISC]] '''Starfarer''' is a refueling platform that can also act as fuel transporter and mobile refinery. It is able to collect raw hydrogen from stars and extrasolar sources, refine it into fuel, and then refuel other ships in flight. The Starfarer is able to dock with, and refuel, many different types of starships thanks to its adaptable docking mechanisms.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/misc-starfarer/Starfarer|text = Starfarer Ship Page}}</ref> 

{{For|more information about the refueling mechanic|Refueling}}

== Specifications ==

<tabber>
Avionics & Systems=
{{Vehicle avionics
| radarcount = 1
| computercount = 1

| radar1quantity = 1
| radar1size = 2
| radar1manufacturer = WLOP
| radar1name = [[Chernykh]]

| computer1quantity = 2
| computer1size = 2
| computer1manufacturer = 
| computer1name = M Computer
}}
{{Vehicle systems
| powerplantcount = 1
| coolercount = 1
| shieldgeneratorcount = 1

| powerplant1quantity = 2
| powerplant1size = 3
| powerplant1manufacturer = JUST
| powerplant1name = [[Ginzel]]

| cooler1quantity = 2
| cooler1size = 3
| cooler1manufacturer = JUST
| cooler1name = [[ThermalCore]]

| shieldgenerator1quantity = 1
| shieldgenerator1size = 3
| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = BASL
| shieldgenerator1name = [[Stronghold]]
}}
|-|
Propulsion & Thrusters=
{{Vehicle propulsion
| fuelintakecount = 2
| fueltankcount = 3
| quantumdrivecount = 1
| jumpdrivecount = 1
| quantumfueltankcount = 1

| fuelintake1quantity = 1
| fuelintake1size = 6
| fuelintake1manufacturer = 
| fuelintake1name = Nose Fuel Intake

| fuelintake2quantity = 2
| fuelintake2size = 3
| fuelintake2manufacturer = 
| fuelintake2name = L Fuel Intake

| fueltank1quantity = 6
| fueltank1size = 3
| fueltank1manufacturer = 
| fueltank1name = Fuel Pod

| fueltank2quantity = 2
| fueltank2size = 3
| fueltank2manufacturer = 
| fueltank2name = Fuel Refinery

| fueltank3quantity = 1
| fueltank3size = 3
| fueltank3manufacturer = 
| fueltank3name = L Fuel Tank

| quantumdrive1quantity = 1
| quantumdrive1size = 3
| quantumdrive1manufacturer = JUST
| quantumdrive1name = [[Kama]]

| jumpdrive1quantity = 1
| jumpdrive1size = 3
| jumpdrive1manufacturer = 
| jumpdrive1name = L Jump Module

| quantumfueltank1quantity = 1
| quantumfueltank1size = 3
| quantumfueltank1manufacturer = 
| quantumfueltank1name = L Quantum Fuel Tank
}}
{{Vehicle thrusters
| mainthrustercount = 2
| maneuveringthrustercount = 5

| mainthruster1quantity = 1
| mainthruster1size = 7
| mainthruster1manufacturer = 
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster

| mainthruster2quantity = 2
| mainthruster2size = 6
| mainthruster2manufacturer = 
| mainthruster2name = Aux Thruster

| maneuveringthruster1quantity = 2
| maneuveringthruster1size = 5
| maneuveringthruster1manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster

| maneuveringthruster2quantity = 4
| maneuveringthruster2size = 5
| maneuveringthruster2manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster2name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster

| maneuveringthruster3quantity = 8
| maneuveringthruster3size = 5
| maneuveringthruster3manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster3name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster

| maneuveringthruster4quantity = 2
| maneuveringthruster4size = 4
| maneuveringthruster4manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster4name = VTOL Thruster

| maneuveringthruster5quantity = 2
| maneuveringthruster5size = 4
| maneuveringthruster5manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster5name = VTOL Thruster
}}
|-|
Weaponry=
{{Vehicle weaponry
| weaponcount = 0
| turretcount = 3
| missilerackcount = 0
| utilityitemcount = 0

| turret1quantity = 1
| turret1size = 10
| turret1manufacturer = 
| turret1name = Manned Turret
| turret1weaponcount = 1
| turret1weapon1quantity = 2
| turret1weapon1size = 4
| turret1weapon1manufacturer = APAR
| turret1weapon1name = [[Revenant Ballistic Gatling]]

| turret2quantity = 2
| turret2size = 6
| turret2manufacturer = 
| turret2name = Manned Turret
| turret2weaponcount = 1
| turret2weapon1quantity = 4
| turret2weapon1size = 3
| turret2weapon1manufacturer = APAR
| turret2weapon1name = [[Predator Ballistic Scattergun]]

| turret3quantity = 2
| turret3size = 6
| turret3manufacturer = BEHR
| turret3name = [[PC2 Dual S4 Mount]]
| turret3weaponcount = 1
| turret3weapon1quantity = 4
| turret3weapon1size = 4
| turret3weapon1manufacturer = BEHR
| turret3weapon1name = [[C-788 Ballistic Autocannon]]
}}
</tabber>

== History ==

*The Starfarer came about as a result of an 18-month survey of space travel which resulted in a 15,000-page study on ship roles and the current shortcomings faced by space pilots. The study concluded with the decision to produce a spacecraft capable of fuel collection, refining, storage and distribution to other ships in flight.<ref name="MISC Galactic Guide">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/13435-Galactic-Guide-MISC|text=MISC Galactic Guide}}</ref> Preceding this craft, the role was filled by a number of reverse-engineered and retrofitted craft, notorious for being dangerous and ineffective. This had lead to a pirate rule of thumb that "a ship caught refueling could be captured intact, as no captain would ever risk a firefight breaking out". The safety and ease of use of these crafts have seen them become the standard for space refueling, with many being upgraded with refining mechanisms that can refine collected fuel, ready for use. Another modification available to Starfarer pilots is the modification of the fuel tanks to become liquid foodstuff storage units. A final upgrade allows the fuel tanks to be swapped out altogether, to be replaced by a cargo chassis for goods transport. However, this has proven unpopular compared to the versatile [[Freelancer]] or the specialised [[Hull (series)|Hull series]].<ref name="MISC Galactic Guide" />

== Model ==

=== Ship profile ===

{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Starfarer_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Starfarer_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Starfarer_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Starfarer_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Starfarer_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|[[File:Starfarer_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|}

=== Series variants ===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Starfarer_Gemini_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|'''[[Starfarer Gemini]]'''
|Especially made for the [[UEE]] military, designed for their front line operations.
|}

=== Paints ===
{{for|more information|:Category:Starfarer series#Paints}}
The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Starfarer.

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Paint Name
!Description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
|-
|[[File:Starfarer Black in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|"Black"
|Dark grey colour with dark charcoal accents and yellow decals.
|332,500
|9.00
|-
|[[File:Starfarer Light Grey in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|"Light Grey"
|Greenish grey colour with dark grey/grey accents and yellow decals.
|336,000
|9.00
|-
|[[File:Starfarer Storm Surge in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|100x67px]]
|"Storm Surge"
|Blue camo colouring with dark grey accents, yellow decals and Invictus logos.
|325,000
|13.00
|}

== In-game availability & pricing ==
{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2021|05|11|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]}}

=== Buying ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[New Deal]], Lorville
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|-
|6,651,500
|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
|}

=== Renting ===
<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>

''Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at [[Ship renting]].''

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

<tabber>
 Official=
{{gallery
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-01.jpg
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-02.jpg
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-03.jpg
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-04.jpg
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-05.jpg
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-06.jpg
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-07.jpg
|Philip-howlett-starfarer-final-08.jpg
|Starfarer fleet.jpg
|The Shipyard - Careers and Roles - Support2.jpg
|Starfarer.jpg
|Starfarer - Flying over Lorville with traffic.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|Starfarer taking off Baijini Point 3.9.png
|Starfarer at Baijini Point.png
|Starfarer bridge.jpg
}}
|-|
 Official paints=
{{gallery
|Starfarer - Black.jpg
|Starfarer - Light Grey.jpg
|Starfarer - Storm Surge.jpg
}}
</tabber>

== Development ==

*The initial concept of the Starfarer is designed by [[Daren Dochterman]] (Freelance Conceptist), followed by [[Ted Beargeon]] (Freelance Conceptist), [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist), and the UK ship design team.<ref name="wip">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15354-WIP-Starfarer-Development|text=WIP: Starfarer Development}}</ref>

*The Starfarer became hangar ready in [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.3]], and was the largest ship in game at that time.<ref name="cl15262">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15262-Massive-Hauling-The-MISC-Starfarer|text=Massive Hauling : the MISC Starfarer}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [https://youtu.be/c2z-1ki1P3Q ATV Ship Shape: The Starfarer] on Youtube
* {{Link RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15354-WIP-Starfarer-Development|text=WIP: Starfarer Development}}
* [https://rellim.thebase.sc/starfarer A virtual tour of the Starfarer's interior]

== References ==
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