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| name                            = Freelancer
| image                           = Freelancer.jpg
| size                            = medium
| manufacturer                    = MISC
| series                          = Freelancer
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.1.0|Alpha 2.1.0]]
| maxcrew                         = 4
| pledgecost                      = 110
| originalpledgecost              = 110
| length                          = 38
| height                          = 9.5
| width = 23.5
| pledgeavailability              = Always available
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/misc-freelancer/Freelancer
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/psa2rz0q320fer/source/Freelancer-Brochure.pdf
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RvgzWy7o6v-freelancer
| trailerurl                      = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOPAsg77PsI
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13926-Introducing-The-Freelancer-Line-Up
| mincrew                         = 1
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The '''Freelancer''' is a medium-sized long range cargo hauler manufactured by [[MISC]]. The Freelancer's modularity, versatility, and firepower have made it extremely popular among owner-operators and major corporations alike. The chassis also serves as the base for several specialized variants. The Freelancer was the first ship class to be developed as part of a unique technology-sharing agreement with the [[Xi'an Empire|Xi'an government]].<ref name="galactapedia">{{Cite RSI|url=galactapedia/article/RvgzWy7o6v-freelancer|text=Galactapedia: Freelancer}}</ref>

==Features==
*'''Cargo:''' The ship is capable of accommodating up to 66 SCU of cargo within its hold, as well as 66,000K μSCU of internal stowage. Thanks to its rear ramp, the ship is also capable of carrying ground vehicles, from the [[Dragonfly]] to the [[PTV]] to the [[ROC]].
*'''Crew Accommodation:''' While the Freelancer can be flown solo, it can carry a crew of up to four people. Each crew-mate can enjoy their own bed in the crew area, along with a shared kitchenette and bathroom.
*'''Weapons:''' With a pair of pilot controlled turrets on the side of the ship, each capable of carrying a pair of Size 3 guns each, a rear manned turret which can hold a pair of Size 2 guns and racks that can carry four Size 3 and four Size 2 missiles, the Freelancer can hit back hard if attacked.

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===

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

===Series Variant===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Freelancer DUR in space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Freelancer DUR]]'''
|Focused on exploration & discovery. It has an enhanced jump drive, a more advanced scanner, and an expanded fuel tank.
|-
|[[File:Freelancer MAX in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Freelancer MAX]]'''
|Focused on cargo transportation. With up to 120 SCU capacity, the cargo hold is also capable of carrying a various range of different ground vehicles.
|-
|[[File:Freelancer MIS in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Freelancer MIS]]'''
|Focused on combat & militia. Features an automated missile storage and reloading system.
|}

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

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Paint Name
!Description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
|-
|[[File:Freelancer 2951 AR in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Auspicious Red"
|Red colour with gold & dark grey accents and gold ram's head decals. '''Limited sale. Only available during annual [[Red Festival]] event.''' <ref name="Red Festival 2951">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17985-Lunar-New-Year-2021|text=Red Festival 2951|accessdate=2021-02-11}}</ref>
|[not available]
|9.00
|-
|[[File:Freelancer Black in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Black"
|Dark grey colour with grey accents.
|85,000
|5.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Freelancer-Black-Paint|text=Freelancer Black Paint|accessdate=2022-05-23}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Freelancer FF landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.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/18737-Foundation-Festival-2022|text=Foundation Festival 2952|accessdate=2023-07-11}}</ref>
|[not available]
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Freelancer Storm Surge in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Storm Surge"
|Blue camo colouring with dark grey accents and Invictus logos.
|86,500
|7.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Freelancer-Storm-Surge-Paint|text=Freelancer Storm Surge Paint|accessdate=2022-05-23}}</ref>
|}

== Universe availability ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
<tabber>
 The Ship of Choice=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
The Freelancer follows the MiSC-HI concept of extreme modularity on a smaller, more distinctive hull. Initially marketed as an efficient long-haul merchant ship for private enterprises, the Freelancer quickly became the ship of choice for dedicated explorers. With the range of a transport plus room to install advanced scanning and jump technology, Freelancers have enabled their captains to chart a number of new [[Jump Point|jump points]] in recent years. With a noted engine upgrade capacity and the ability to maneuver better than any other dedicated transport ship, it is no wonder the Freelancer's roles continue to expand.
|}
|-|
 For and Against=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
It can also be said of the Freelancer that it has inspired more debate than any other spacecraft on the market. Detractors claim the hull is unattractive, that the cockpit's field of view is unnecessarily limiting and that on paper it is not suited to the roles it has expanded to fill. The Freelancer's supporters, however, are equally dedicated to the ship. They argue vehemently that the ship is the secret of their business success: that rare cost-effective ship that fulfills many of the same roles as the [[Roberts Space Industries (manufacturer)|RSI]] [[Constellation (series)|Constellation]], but requiring far fewer crew.
|}
|-|
 Independence by Governance=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
In some sense, the Freelancer image has begun to appear at odds with that of MISC itself: dashing space captains charting new frontiers on a wing and a prayer versus heavily organized corporate governance. The truth is, the Freelancer project would not exist without that governance. Every aspect that makes the design popular for independent pilots was carefully researched, analyzed, tested and produced. From the optimal radar package placement to the vacuum form cupholders, the components of the Freelancer went through hundreds of thousands of man-hours in an effort to produce a design that comes together seamlessly.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/13435-Galactic-Guide-MISC|text=MISC Galactic Guide}}</ref>
|}
</tabber>

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

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 Official=
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|Ship-freelancer-exitorbit.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-bottomfly.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-hangar.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-interior.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-takeoff.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-backfly.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-cargo.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-cockpit2.jpg
|Ship-freelancer-cockpit.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|Freelancer_Series_-_RandY_-_Above.jpg
|Freelancer_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg
}}
|-|
 Official paints=
{{gallery
|Freelancer - 2951 Auspicious Red.jpg
|Freelancer Auspicious Red - Icon.png
|Freelancer - Black.jpg
|Freelancer Black Red - Icon.png
|Freelancer FF landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.jpg
|Freelancer FF - Icon.png
|Freelancer - Storm Surge.jpg
|Freelancer Storm Surge Red - Icon.png
}}
</tabber>

==Trivia==

*The CEO and founder of [[Consolidated Outland]], [[Silas Koerner]], refers to the Freelancer as ''"unprintable"''.<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=Portfolio: Consolidated Outland|int=Comm-Link:Galactic Guide - Consolidated Outland|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/14165-Consolidated-Outland}}</ref>

==References==
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