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|image = Paladin Helmets x3.jpg
|type = Helmet
|classification = Medium armor
|manufacturer = VGL
|mainset = Paladin
|sex = Unisex
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The '''Paladin Helmet''' is a medium armor piece part of the [[Paladin]] armor set manufactured by [[Virgil Ltd|Virgil]].

== Development history ==

The Paladin came out of Virgil's industrial division as a prototype helmet for salvage and repair operations. Yet its striking design so impressed company executives that they integrated it into their personal armor line in [[2855]].<ref name="LCQ2208">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/18848-Loremakers-Community-Questions|text=Loremakers:Community Questions; August 2022|accessdate=2022-12-13}}</ref> While the helmet's look stayed the same, Virgil reworked the design to use a combat rated, durable alloy for its distinct frame and reinforced the plating protecting the back of the head.<ref>[[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.1]] In-game description</ref> Virgil keeps updating the model with the latest defensive alloys to keep the Paladin Helmet competitive in the market.<ref name="LCQ2208" />

== Acquisition ==
The Paladin Helmets were made in 3 different color variants. They were handed out to [[Subscribers]] as [[:Category:Subscriber Flair|Subscriber Flair]] in the following manner:<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17702-August-2950-Subscriber-Promotions|text=August 2950 Subscriber Promotions|accessdate=2020-08-17}}</ref>
* '''Savior Collection “Singularity” Paladin Helmet''', named '''Paladin Helmet Black/Silver''' in-game, was given to [[Centurion Subscription|Centurion]] and [[Imperator Subscription|Imperator Subscribers]].
* '''Savior Collection “Iceborn” Paladin Helmet''', named '''Paladin Helmet White/Black''' in-game, was given to only [[Imperator Subscription|Imperator Subscribers]]. 
* '''Savior Collection “Nightfire” Paladin Helmet''', named '''Paladin Helmet Black/Gold/Red''' in-game, was not given out, but only purchasable in the Subscriber Exclusive store. 

All helmets were also put on the Subscribers Exclusive store, so current Subscribers can retro-actively purchase each pack for $4.00 USD.<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=RSI Pledge Store (Subscribers Exclusive)|url=pledge/extras?product_id=65}}</ref>

== Trivia ==
* When the helmet was first revealed in a [[Jump Point (magazine)|Jump Point]] magazine, many reacted that the helmet was aesthetically similar to a "Mandalorian" helmet from [[wikipedia:The Mandalorian|Star Wars: The Mandalorian]], while others pointed out its similarities to the "Cylon" helmets from the 2004 [[wikipedia:Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]] tv-series. 
* Shortly after it was made available in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.10.0|Alpha 3.10]], a reddit user made video clips in both Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica styles. Community manager [[Jared Huckaby]] tweeted these video's [https://twitter.com/discolando/status/1293939922772979718 on his twitter].<ref>[https://twitter.com/discolando/status/1293939922772979718 Jared Huckaby tweet]</ref>

== Gallery ==
{{gallery
|VGL-Paladin-Helmet-Promo.png
|Paladin-promo-text.jpg
|Paladin Helmet 01.jpg
|Paladin Helmet 02.jpg
|Paladin Helmet 03.jpg
|Paladin Helmets x3.jpg
}}

== References ==
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