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{{Infobox vehicle
| image                           = Caterpillar_firing_guns_-_Front_Port.jpg
| name                            = Caterpillar
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar
| manufacturer                    = DRAK
| role                            = Heavy freight
| size                            = large
| sizenum                         = 5
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 4
| series                          = 
| cargocapacity                   = 576
| stowagespace                    = 576000000
| docked                          = Command module
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.0|Alpha 2.6.0]]
| loanervehicle                   = 
| buycost                         = 4686600
| rentable                        = false
| rentableac                      = false
| rentcost                        = 
| rentcostac                      = 
| claimtime                       = 18:00
| expeditetime                    = 06:00
| expeditecost                    = 9000
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| pledgecost                      = 330
| originalpledgecost              = 225
| warbondcost                     = 295
| originalwarbondcost             = 
| length                          = 111.5
| beam                            = 39.5
| height                          = 13.4
| combatspeed                     = 99
| maxspeed                        = 894
| mass                            = 1660063
| releasedate                     = {{SDA|sctime=yes|2871}}
| retiredate                      = 
| developedfrom                   = 
| developedinto                   = 
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VY4WmNG9v6-caterpillar
| presentationurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14331-Raid-Commander-The-Drake-Caterpillar
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf
| trailerurl                      = 
}}

The [[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] '''Caterpillar''' is a large, modular cargo ship with a focus on significant capacity and flexibility. It is commonly used for legitimate commerce, extended search, and rescue missions. However, because of the low cost and popularity among civilians, the Caterpillar is known for being used by pirates as the storage location for their ill-gotten gains.<ref name="pledge">{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar|text=Caterpillar - Ship page}}</ref><ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI|url=media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Caterpillar - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

==Features==

*'''Command Module:''' The command module can be detached from the main hull and used as an independent ship. It can be used to move multiple Caterpillar hulls, or an escape ship, even at some shipping stations, Caterpillar crews have been known to race command modules while waiting for their cargo to be transferred. 
*'''Cargo Module:''' The cargo modules are outfitted with port and starboard elevators that allow each section to act as a self-contained unit. Operators can add or remove cargo without disturbing other modules.
*'''Front Cargo Bay:''' The front cargo bay can be used for additional storage and housing open-canopy vehicles like the [[Dragonfly]]. It is equipped with an [[airshield]], which allows crew to transfer pallets and launch small vehicles without decompressing. The module is also outfitted with a manned turret, a cargo lift, and multiple sensors to assist in piloting.
*'''Tractor Beam Station:''' The tractor beam station consists of a terminal that allows the ship to safely guide debris and even errant cargo directly into the side access doors of the cargo modules.
{{Note|'''Note''': Command Module detachment, Cargo Module Elevators, and the Tractor Beam Station are not yet implemented as of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.1|Alpha 3.18.1]].}}

==Specifications ==

{{Note|'''Note''': The specification below is a merge of the in-game data as of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.0|Alpha 3.11]] and the ship matrix. The small size components do not appear in game yet as the command module is not implemented.}}
<tabber>
 Avionics & Systems=
{{Vehicle avionics
| radarcount = 2
| computercount = 2

| radar1quantity = 3
| radar1size = 2
| radar1manufacturer = WLOP
| radar1name = [[Chernykh]]

| radar2quantity = 1
| radar2size = 1
| radar2manufacturer = 
| radar2name = S Radar

| computer1quantity = 3
| computer1size = 2
| computer1manufacturer = 
| computer1name = M Computer

| computer2quantity = 1
| computer2size = 1
| computer2manufacturer = 
| computer2name = S Computer
}}
{{Vehicle systems
| powerplantcount = 2
| coolercount = 2
| shieldgeneratorcount = 2

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

| powerplant2quantity = 2
| powerplant2size = 1
| powerplant2manufacturer = JUST
| powerplant2name = [[Endurance]]

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

| cooler2quantity = 2
| cooler2size = 1
| cooler2manufacturer = JUST
| cooler2name = [[Thermax]]

| shieldgenerator1quantity = 2
| shieldgenerator1size = 3
| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = BASL
| shieldgenerator1name = [[Stronghold]]

| shieldgenerator2quantity = 2
| shieldgenerator2size = 1
| shieldgenerator2manufacturer = BASL
| shieldgenerator2name = [[Bulwark]]
}}
|-|
 Propulsion & Thrusters=
{{Vehicle propulsion
| fuelintakecount = 2
| fueltankcount = 2
| quantumdrivecount = 2
| jumpdrivecount = 1
| quantumfueltankcount = 2

| fuelintake1quantity = 2
| fuelintake1size = 3
| fuelintake1manufacturer = 
| fuelintake1name = L Fuel Intake

| fuelintake2quantity = 1
| fuelintake2size = 1
| fuelintake2manufacturer = 
| fuelintake2name = S Fuel Intake

| fueltank1quantity = 1
| fueltank1size = 3
| fueltank1manufacturer = 
| fueltank1name = L Fuel Tank

| fueltank2quantity = 1
| fueltank2size = 1
| fueltank2manufacturer = 
| fueltank2name = S Fuel Tank

| quantumdrive1quantity = 1
| quantumdrive1size = 3
| quantumdrive1manufacturer = WETK
| quantumdrive1name = [[Pontes]]

| quantumdrive2quantity = 1
| quantumdrive2size = 1
| quantumdrive2manufacturer = 
| quantumdrive2name = S Quantum Drive

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

| quantumfueltank1quantity = 1
| quantumfueltank1size = 3
| quantumfueltank1manufacturer = 
| quantumfueltank1name = L Quantum Fuel Tank

| quantumfueltank2quantity = 1
| quantumfueltank2size = 1
| quantumfueltank2manufacturer = 
| quantumfueltank2name = S Quantum Fuel Tank
}}
{{Vehicle thrusters
| mainthrustercount = 3
| maneuveringthrustercount = 4

| mainthruster1quantity = 2
| mainthruster1size = 5
| mainthruster1manufacturer = 
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster

| mainthruster2quantity = 2
| mainthruster2size = 5
| mainthruster2manufacturer = 
| mainthruster2name = Aux Thruster

| mainthruster3quantity = 2
| mainthruster3size = 
| mainthruster3manufacturer = 
| mainthruster3name = Main Thruster

| maneuveringthruster1quantity = 6
| maneuveringthruster1size = 5
| maneuveringthruster1manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster

| maneuveringthruster2quantity = 28
| maneuveringthruster2size = 5
| maneuveringthruster2manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster2name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster

| maneuveringthruster3quantity = 2
| maneuveringthruster3size = 
| maneuveringthruster3manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster3name = Retro Thruster

| maneuveringthruster4quantity = 6
| maneuveringthruster4size = 
| maneuveringthruster4manufacturer = 
| maneuveringthruster4name = Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster
}}
|-|
 Weaponry=
{{Vehicle weaponry
| weaponcount = 2
| turretcount = 1
| missilerackcount = 0
| utilityitemcount = 0

| weapon1mountquantity = 1
| weapon1mountsize = 5
| weapon1mountmanufacturer = 
| weapon1mountname = Dual Weapon Mount
| weapon1quantity = 2
| weapon1size = 3
| weapon1manufacturer = BEHR
| weapon1name = [[M5A Cannon]]

| weapon2mountquantity = 2
| weapon2mountsize = 3
| weapon2mountmanufacturer = FFSY
| weapon2mountname = VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount
| weapon2quantity = 1
| weapon2size = 2
| weapon2manufacturer = BEHR
| weapon2name = [[M4A Cannon]]

| turret1quantity = 2
| turret1size = 6
| turret1manufacturer = 
| turret1name = Manned Turret
| turret1weaponcount = 1
| turret1weapon1quantity = 4
| turret1weapon1size = 4
| turret1weapon1manufacturer = KLWE
| turret1weapon1name = [[CF-447 Rhino Repeater]]
}}
</tabber>

==History==

<tabber>
 First Introduction=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
In the wake of the [[Cutlass|Cutlass']] success in [[28th Century]], Drake Interplanetary's CEO and lead designer [[Jan Dredge]] was looking for a new project to move the company forward. Although the Cutlass enjoyed some success in commercial hauling, it is more known for its combat abilities. Dredge knew that they should take the same design principles and apply it to something much bigger.

The Caterpillar prototype is initially unreviled at the [[2871]] [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]]. The ship received a lot of critics for its old design, the negativity almost threatened the whole project. It wasn't until the reports of Caterpillar spread through the [[UEE|Empire]], that the tide began to turn. People were floored by two things: the ability to mix and match cargo modules and the price.<ref name="brochure"/>
|}
|-|
 Kesslering Heist=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
{{Main|Kesslering Heist}}
On [[2903]]-06-21 SET, a Caterpillar broke out from heavy traffic, and rammed into an [[eriesium]] transport using the front sensor array as hooks to latch onto the hull. The front cargo door opened and pirates leapt onto the immobilized transport and cut their way inside while the turret engaged the shocked security detail. 

Within five minutes, the security detail had been destroyed, the transport breached and the eriesium taken. The Command Module detached from the Caterpillar and the pirates disappeared back into the spacelane with their fighter accomplices. By the time [[Advocacy|authorities]] arrived, they found an image that permanently seared itself into the public's consciousness, a Drake Caterpillar attached to the vented husk of a transport.

Despite an exhaustive search through all the system, authorities never figured out who was behind the heist. The Caterpillar was forever tied with criminal element to the present after the event.<ref name="brochure"/>
|}
</tabber>

==Model==

===Ship profile===

<tabber>
 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_RandY_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_RandY_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_RandY_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_RandY_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar_in_RandY_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

===Special editions===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
! Name
! Description
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'Best In Show 2949'
|White and dark grey colour with purple accents and a IAE logo. '''Limited edition. Created to celebrate the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]] 2949 event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar-Best-In-Show-Edition|text=The Caterpillar Best In Show Edition - Pledge store}}</ref>
|-
| [[File:Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'Pirate'
|Dark olive green and dark grey colour with pirate decals. '''It's only available when defeating "Pirate Swarm" in [[Arena Commander]].''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar-Pirate-Edition|text=The Caterpillar Pirate Edition - Pledge store}}</ref>
|}

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

{| class="wikitable"
!Image 
!Paint Name
!Description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar DTH in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Deck the Hull"
|Pale green colouring with dark grey and red accents. '''Limited edition. Reward for the [[Luminalia]] 2951 event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18448-Celebrate-Luminalia-2951|text=Celebrate Luminalia 2951|accessdate=22/12/2021}}</ref> 
|[not available]
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar FF in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Foundation Festival"
|Metallic silver in colour with teal & white accents and a Foundation Festival logo. '''Limited edition. Only available as a reward to backers who took part in the annual [[Foundation Festival]] event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17662-Foundation-Festival-2950|text=Foundation Festival 2950|accessdate=2022-05-23}}</ref>
|[not available]
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Ghoulish Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Ghoulish Green"
|Metallic green and dark grey colour with dark grey accents. '''Limited sale. Only available during the [[Day of the Vara]] event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18304-Horror-Beyond-The-Stars|text=Horror Beyond The Stars - Day of the Vara 2951|accessdate=2022-05-23}}</ref>
| [not available]
|11.00
|-
| [[File:Caterpillar IceBreak in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"IceBreak"
|White and metallic blue colour with dark grey accents. '''Limited edition. Reward for the [[Luminalia]] 2951 event.'''
| [not available] 
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Mistwalker in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Mistwalker"
|Green 3 tone digital camo pattern and dark grey colour.
|[not available]
|13.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Caterpillar-Mistwalker-Paint|text=Caterpillar Mistwalker Paint|accessdate=2022-06-05}}</ref> 
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Polar"
|White and grey colour with dark grey accents.
|[not available]
|11.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Caterpillar-Polar-Paint|text=Caterpillar Polar Paint|accessdate=22/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Stormbringer"
|Blue and dark grey colour with white accents.
|[not available]
|7.50 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Caterpillar-Stormbringer-Paint|text=Caterpillar Stormbringer Paint|accessdate=22/12/2021}}</ref>
|}

==In-game availability & pricing==
{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2021|05|10|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]}}

===Buying===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[New Deal]], Lorville
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|-
| 4,686,600 
|<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]].''

===Pledge price history===

{| class="wikitable"
!Date
!Pledge cost (USD)
!Insurance
!Availability
!Sale
|-
|2012-11-18
|225
|LTI
|Limited
|Kickstarter final day addon <ref>[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cig/star-citizen Star Citizen Kickstarter page]</ref>
|-
|2013-09-20
|225
|LTI
|Limited
|Caterpillar 72 hours flash sale <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/13271-A-Look-Inside-The-Pirate-Ships|text=A Look Inside the Pirate Ships}}</ref>
|-
|2013-11-20
|245
|LTI
|Time-limited
|2013 anniversary sale <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/13383-Drake-Caterpillar-Now-Available|text=Drake Caterpillar Now Available}}</ref>
|-
|2014-11-22
|245
|2 years
|Time-limited
|2014 anniversary sale <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14314-Star-Citizen-Anniversary-Sale|text=Star Citizen Anniversary Sale}}</ref>
|-
|2015-11-21
|245
|3 years
|Time-limited
|2015 anniversary sale <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15067-AnniVERSEary-Sale-Kickoff|text=AnniVERSEary Sale: Kickoff}}</ref>
|-
|2016-11-18
|295
|4 years
|Time-limited
|2016 anniversary sale <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161121205957/https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar Drake Caterpillar - 2016 Anniversary Sale] Archived 2016-11-21.</ref>
|-
|2016-12-16
|295
|6 months
|Time-limited
|2016 holiday sale <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161223020630/https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Standalone-Ships/Drake-Caterpillar-Holiday-2016 Drake Caterpillar - 2016 Holiday Sale] Archived 2016-12-23.</ref>
|}

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

<tabber>
 Official=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar_firing_guns_-_Front_Port.jpg
|Caterpillar_in_2948_Expo_-_Front_Starboard.png
|Caterpillar_Top.jpg
|The Shipyard - Careers and Roles - Transporter1.jpg
|Caterpillar_in_2948_Expo_-_Starboard.png
|Caterpillar_in_debris_field_-_Starboard_close.jpg
|Caterpillar_Turret.jpg
|Caterpillar landing planet.jpg
|Caterpillar_CMod_Solo.jpg
|Catepillar_Bottom.jpg
|Catepillar_Front.jpg
|Catepillar_Back.jpg
|Catepillar Command Module Bridge.jpg
|Caterpillarlandedfront.jpg
|Caterpillarlandedback.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|IAE2950-day6-caterpillar.jpg
|Drake-defensecon-showfloor-07.jpg
|Invictus-2952-Drake-showfloor.jpg
|Caterpillar Daymar Reentry 3.0 PTU.png
|Caterpillar Daymar Landed 3.0 PTU.png
|Caterpillar Crusader.png
|Caterpillar salvage.png
}}
|-|
 'BIS 2949'=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar Best In Show Edition 2949 - Cut.png
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Above.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Port.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Front.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Rear.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Below.jpg
}}
|-|
 'Pirate'=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar Pirate - Landed in station hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Above.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Port.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Front.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Rear.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Below.jpg
|Pirate_Cat_-_Above_debris_field.jpg
}}
|-|
 Official paints=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar DTH - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar DTH Icon TP.png
|Caterpillar FF - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar FF Icon TP.png
|Caterpillar Ghoulish Green - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar Ghoulish Green Icon TP.png
|Caterpillar IceBreak - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar IceBreak Icon TP.png
|Caterpillar Mistwalker landed - Isometric.jpg
|Caterpillar Mistwalker Icon TP.png
|Caterpillar_Polar.jpg
|Caterpillar Polar Icon TP.png
|Caterpillar_Stormbringer.jpg
|Caterpillar Stormbringer Icon TP.png
}}
}
|-|
 Original design=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar Concept Round2 VersionA.jpg
|Caterpillar Concept.jpg
|Caterpillar Concept BeautyRender.jpg
|Caterpillar Concept BeautyRender02.jpg
|Cat-Model-Render4.jpg
}}
</tabber>

==References==

<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
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