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{{For|other uses|Mercury (disambiguation)}}

{{Vehicle
| uuid                            = c8e10f09-38a0-4730-9dd3-eb0a510c9e43
| name                            = Mercury Star Runner
| image                           = Mercury_Star_Runner_over_Hurston.png
| size                            = large
| manufacturer                    = CRUS
| series                          = Mercury Star Runner
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.1|Alpha 3.11.1]]
| mincrew                         = 2
| maxcrew                         = 3
| pledgecost                      = 260
| originalpledgecost              = 225
| warbondcost                     = 240
| originalwarbondcost             = 200
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-mercury-star-runner/Mercury
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16725-Crusader-Mercury-Join-The-Manhunt
| brochureurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/ojvejr73cmfp2r/source/Crusader-Mercury-Star-Runner.pdf
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RkZ9m2DO1N-mercury-star-runner
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16753-Q-A-Crusader-Mercury
| conceptdate                     = 2018-08-23
}}

The '''Mercury Star Runner'''  is a courier ship by [[Crusader Industries]] that is focused on quickly and discreetly delivering small payloads of goods or data. With features such as dedicated data storage computers and "smugglers' holds", the mercury made a name for itself delivering crucial information into the right hands. And for being the only ship to date to succesfully complete the [[Able Baker Challenge]] in back-to-back years.

==Features==

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|Data Storage Computers
|Built-in encryption protocols, data kill switches, and customizable security allows the Mercury to ensure that private information never falls into the wrong hands.
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|Scanning Station
|The ship has a dedicated scanning station that allows for the collection of data on missions or for private resale.
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|Living Areas
|The Star Runner can be a home away from home, thanks to its spacious crew quarters with beds, bathrooms, personal areas and storage. The ship also has a separate crew rest room with seating, kitchen and even a [[chessboard]] table that holds a hidden secret. Light-switches are available in every room.
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|Cargo
|The Mercury has the ability to store up to 114 SCU of cargo within its hold as well as 114,000K μSCU of internal stowage. With a drop-down rear ramp, it can also carry ground vehicles. Brave pilots can also store a Merlin ship, or a Archimedes.
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|Shielded Storage
|Some of its holdings are within a stealthy, hidden set of compartments that can be used for discreet or sensitive cargo.
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|Weapons
|With a pair of remotely manned turrets that are placed on top and below the ship, each holding a pair of Size 3 guns, a pilot-controlled turret at the front that hold a pair of Size 3 guns and racks that can hold two Size 3 and four Size 2 missiles, the Star Runner can defend itself when needed.
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|Seating
|5 Crew: Pilot, Co-pilot, Upper Turret, Lower Turret, Scanning Room. Additional seating at habitation desks and recreation couch.
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|Beds
|3.  Bed logging: Yes.
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|Weapon Racks
|8. Four in cockpit, four in bridge room.
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|Sustenance
|None. Kitchen is non-functional and does not restock.
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==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===

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 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Mercury in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
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===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Mercury Star Runner series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Best In Show 2951"|"Best In Show 2951"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Blackguard"|"Blackguard"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Equinox"|"Equinox"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Fortuna"|"Fortuna"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Foundation Festival"|"Foundation Festival"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Meridian"|"Meridian"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Nightrunner"|"Nightrunner"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Polar"|"Polar"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Red Alert"|"Red Alert"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Silver Spark"|"Silver Spark"]]
![[Mercury Star Runner series/Paints#"Skyrider"|"Skyrider"]]

|-
|[[File:Mercury BIS2951 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Blackguard in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Equinox in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury 2951 Fortuna in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury FF in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Meridian in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Nightrunner in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Red Alert in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Sliver Spark in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mercury Skyrider in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Mercury Star Runner images}}

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 Official=
{{gallery
|Mercury - flying over clouds.jpg
|Mercury - Landed rear ramp unloading.jpg
|Mercury - Discrete Cargo Area.jpg
|Mercury - Servers.jpg
|Mercury - x2 flying in formation.jpg
|Mercury - Rest Area.jpg
|Mercury - Top turret cloeup firing.jpg
|Mercury - Missile rack closeup.jpg
|Mercury - Front turret closeup firing.jpg
|StarRunner Unmanned Turret 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Turrets 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner ScannerRoom 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Missiles 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Dorm 112020-Min.jpg
|StarRunner Corridor 112020-Min.jpg
|Mercury - TP Background.png
}}
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 In-game=
{{gallery
|Mercury_Star_Runner_over_Hurston.png
|IAE2950-day4-mercury-01.jpg
|IAE2950-day4-mercury-02.jpg
|IAE2950-day4-mercury-03.jpg
|Invictus2951-Crusader-MSR.jpg
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-mercury-top.jpg
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-mercury-side.jpg
|IAE2951-day10-bis-mercury.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-01.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-02.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-03.jpg
|Invictus-2950-hologram-mercury-04.jpg
}}
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 Original concept=
{{gallery
|Mercury Action Concept.jpeg  
|Mercury ThreeQuarter Concept.png  
|Mercury TwoShips Concept.jpeg  
|Mercury Cockpit Concept.jpg  
|Mercury SecurityFootage Concept.jpeg  
|Mercury Teaser.jpg  
|Mercury Landed Concept.jpg  
|Mercury TopView Concept.jpg  
|BelligerentDuck_NavMapLocation.png  
}}
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==See also==
*'''[[Belligerent Duck|The Belligerent Duck]]''': A Mercury used by a pair of outlaws with outstanding warrants with the [[Advocacy]]
*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16725-Crusader-Mercury-Join-The-Manhunt|text=Comm-Link: Crusader Mercury - Join the Manhunt}}
*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16729-Reverse-The-Verse-LIVE|text=Reverse the Verse - Mercury Star Runner Town Hall}} {{Transcript|url=reverse-the-verse-mercury-star-runner-town-hall}}
*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/16753-Q-A-Crusader-Mercury|text=Q&A: Crusader Mercury}}
*[https://imgur.com/gallery/9sik0h8 Gallery of Concept Images]

==References==
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