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{{Category header|pages|vehicles in the Avenger series}}
[[Category:Vehicle series]]

Initially designed as [[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]]’ frontline carrier ship for the military, the '''Avenger''' series took a different path. Multiple variants ranging in purpose from light cargo hauling to EMP warfare, bounty hunting, and interception exist as of today. All variants offer a well-balanced range of armament and can be used for combat purposes. 

=== Series Variants ===

====[[Avenger Titan]]====
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|[[File:Avenger_Titan_with_empty_cargo_hold.jpg|center|frameless|256x144px]]
|The '''Avenger Titan''' is the base variant of the [[Avenger (series)|Avenger]]. With the extra cargo space and the Avenger's tried and true combat abilities, the Titan is a light cargo hauler that's more than capable of handling itself in a fight.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/aegis-avenger/Avenger-Titan|text=Avenger Titan - Ship page}}</ref> The Avenger Titan's loadout is nearly identical to the Stalker, with only the wingtip Suckerpunch cannons being replaced.
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====[[Avenger Stalker]]====
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|[[File:Avenger_Stalker_-_Draging_prisoner.jpg|center|frameless|256x144px]]
|The '''Avenger Stalker''' is a civilian light fighter that is popular among [[bounty hunter]]s. It was initially the frontline carrier ship for the [[UEE military]], then it had a long and storied career as the standard patrol craft of the [[Advocacy|UEE Advocacy]]. Utilizing its cargo hold for prisoner transport, the Avenger features a sturdy, reliable hull and the capacity for larger-than-expected engine mounts.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/aegis-avenger/Avenger-Stalker|text=The Avenger Stalker - Ship page}}</ref> 
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====[[Avenger Warlock]]====
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|[[File:Avenger_Warlock_3.2_sale_WarlockEMP_03-Squashed.jpg|center|frameless|256x144px]]
|The '''Avenger Warlock''' is a light fighter outfitted with a [[Behring]] [[REP-8 EMP Generator]], capable of emitting a powerful electromagnetic wave to disable any electronics unfortunate enough to be within the blast radius.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/aegis-avenger/Avenger-Warlock|text=The Avenger Warlock - Ship page}}</ref>
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====[[Avenger Trainer]]====
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|[[File:Avenger_Trainer_cockpit.jpg|center|frameless|256x144px]]
|The [[Aegis]] '''N6G Avenger Trainer''' is the standard dual seat trainer fighter of the [[UEE Navy]].<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/13100-Introducing-The-Avenger|text=Introducing the Avenger}}</ref>
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== Models ==
All the variants share the same external model.

===Ship profile===

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|[[File:Avenger_Titan_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger_Titan_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger_Titan_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger_Titan_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger_Titan_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger_Titan_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
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=== Special editions ===

====Avenger Titan "Renegade"====
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!Colour description
!Store description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
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|Dark blue & dark yellow colour with dark grey accents. 
|Part of the [[Masters of Flight]] series, the 'Renegade' pays tribute to famed pilot [[Danny Solomon]]. It comes equipped with a specialized dog-fighting focused load-out and a custom special edition livery. '''Limited availability.'''<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/aegis-avenger/Avenger-Titan-Renegade|text=Avenger Titan Renegade - Ship page}}</ref>
|[not available]
|75.00
|}
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|[[File:Titan_Renegade_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Titan_Renegade_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Titan_Renegade_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Titan_Renegade_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Titan_Renegade_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Titan_Renegade_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
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=== Paints ===
The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Avenger.

===="Copernicus"====
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|Blue & light blue colour with dark grey & dark blue accents and ICC logos.
|To honor the brave explorers that brought us to space and support those currently seeking new frontiers, the [[Imperial Cartography Center]] (ICC) commissioned this special livery for the Avenger. Named in honor of famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the livery mixes two shades of blue with black highlights. All proceeds from the sale of the Copernicus livery goes directly to the ICC to support their efforts in “Charting the Way Ahead.” '''Only available on the subscribers store.'''<ref name="092021SubPromo">>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link//18285-September-2021-Subscriber-Promotions|text=September 2021 Subscriber Promotions}}</ref>
|[not available]
|5.00
|}
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!Isometric
!Above
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!Below
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|[[File:Avenger Copernicus in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Copernicus in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Copernicus in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Copernicus in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Copernicus in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Copernicus in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
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===="De Biasio"====
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|Grey & orange colour with dark grey & white accents and ICC logos.
|To honor the brave explorers that brought us to space and support those currently seeking new frontiers, the Interstellar Cartography Center (ICC) commissioned this special livery for the Avenger. Named in honor of former ICC Director Loretta De Biasio, this livery mixes orange and grey with black highlights. All proceeds from the sale of the De Biasio livery goes directly to the ICC to support their efforts in “Charting the Way Ahead.” '''Only available on the subscribers store.'''<ref name="092021SubPromo" />
|[not available]
|5.00
|}
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|[[File:Avenger De Biasio in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger De Biasio in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger De Biasio in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger De Biasio in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger De Biasio in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger De Biasio in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|}

===="Invictus Blue & Gold"====
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!Colour description
!Store description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
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|Limited blue colour with dark grey & gold accents and Invictus logos.
|Show your support for the newest batch of Navy recruits by customizing your Avenger with this special Blue and Gold paint scheme to commemorate the 2950 [[Invictus Launch Week]]. '''Available only during the annual Invictus event.'''
|[not available]
|5.00
|}
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!Isometric
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|[[File:Avenger Invictus BG in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Invictus BG in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Invictus BG in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Invictus BG in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Invictus BG in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Invictus BG in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
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===="Kepler"====
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!Colour description
!Store description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
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|Dark blue colour with dark grey & orange accents and ICC logos.
|To honor the brave explorers that brought us to space and support those currently seeking new frontiers, the Interstellar Cartography Center (ICC) commissioned this special livery for the Avenger. Named in honor of famed astronomer Johannes Kepler, the livery mixes dark blue and orange with black highlights. All proceeds from the sale of the Kepler livery goes directly to the ICC to support their efforts in “Charting the Way Ahead.” '''Only available on the subscribers store.'''<ref name="092021SubPromo" />
|[not available]
|5.00
|}
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
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!Below
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|[[File:Avenger Kepler in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Kepler in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Kepler in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Kepler in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Kepler in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Kepler in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
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===="Olive Green"====
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!Colour description
!Store description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
|-
|Olive green colour with dark grey accents and Aegis logos.
|The Aegis Avenger has a long and storied history of service for the UEE Navy, from public patrols to more covert operations. This olive-green paint takes inspiration from the ships regularly seen by citizens keeping the space lanes safe across the empire.
|45,000
|3.00
|}
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|[[File:Avenger Olive Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Olive Green in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Olive Green in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Olive Green in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Olive Green in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Olive Green in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|}

===="Solar Winds"====
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!Colour description
!Store description
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!Price ($)
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|Metallic silver in colour with dark red accents and red tinted canopy.
|Put a personal touch on all your exploits in your Avenger with this special edition Solar Winds paint. '''Limited sale. Only available during the annual [[Pirate Week]] event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18849-Pirate-Week-2022|text=Pirate Week 2022|accessdate=2022-09-16}}</ref>
|[not available]
|5.00
|}
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
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!Front
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!Below
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|[[File:Avenger SolarWinds in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger SolarWinds in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger SolarWinds in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger SolarWinds in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger SolarWinds in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger SolarWinds in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|}

===="Splinter"====
{| class="wikitable"
!Colour description
!Store description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
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|Three tone green camo scheme with dark grey accents and Aegis logos.
|The Aegis Avenger has a long and storied history of service for the UEE Navy, from public patrols to more covert operations. This Splinter paint takes inspiration from the ships regularly seen by citizens keeping planetside locations safe across the empire.
|46,500
|5.00
|}
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!Below
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|[[File:Avenger Splinter in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Splinter in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Splinter in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Splinter in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Splinter in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Avenger Splinter in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|}

== History ==

The Avenger began its life serving dutifully as the premiere front-line carrier plane of the late [[28th Century|28th century]]. Avengers racked up a number of impressive space-to-space victories in that era, but were ultimately supplanted by more maneuverable designs like the [[Hornet (Series)|Hornet]]. With space combat focusing more on skilled maneuvering than pure weapons storage, the Avenger fell out of active duty with the military and was repurposed as the standard ship for Advocacy and local law enforcement. Today, the military will still use Avengers as trainers; the [[Avenger Trainer|two-seat variant]] is a forgiving first spacecraft for new pilots.

The current civilian model Avenger is marketed towards bounty hunters, with the second seat removed for direct access to the hold. Munitions storage has also been replaced with traditional cargo hooks, and the standard exterior flight line ladder entry system has been replaced with an internalized solution that allows the pilot to more easily maintain control of access (and egress).<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=Comm-Link:Galactic Guide - Aegis Dynamics|int=Comm-Link:Galactic Guide - Aegis Dynamics|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13547-Galactic-Guide-Aegis-Dynamics}}</ref>

==Development==

The concept of the ship is designed by [[Nathan Dearsley]] (Freelance Concept Artist).<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/DLLXO Artstation: AEGIS Dynamics Avenger]</ref> In 2017-07, the Avenger series went through a cockpit rework accompanying the [[Item 2.0]] system. Before Item 2.0, players are not able to access the cockpit through the canopy ladder as it is not possible to have multiple actions attached to the pilot seat. With the rework, players can access the pilot seat through both the interior door and the exterior ladder. The rework went live in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15955-Around-The-Verse|text=Around the Verse - Upgrading Ships to Item 2.0, Part 2|trx=around-the-verse-upgrading-ships-to-item-2-0-part-2}}</ref> In 2017-12, during the [[Holiday Special 2017]], CIG announced that the Avenger series will undergo another rework to increase its size.<ref>[https://youtu.be/tpVzJiarjvc?t=1h49m10s Squadron 42: Around the Verse - Holiday Special 2017]</ref> In 2018-06-30, with the release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0]], the reworked ship became Flight Ready.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16639-Star-Citizen-Alpha-32-Available|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.2 Available!}}</ref>

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