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{{TNT|Infobox Ship
| Name = Drake Herald
| Image = Drake Herald Transmit.jpg
| Size = Small
| Manufacturer = DRAK
| Focus = Medium Data
| Production State = Flight Ready
| Max. Crew = 1
| UEC Cost = 
| REC Cost = 
| Pledge Cost = 85
| Original Pledge Cost = 85
| Cargo Capacity = 0
| Length = 23.50
| Height = 9.00
| Beam = 12.50
| SCM Speed = 185
| Afterburner Speed = 1.362
| Fuel Capacity =
| Null-cargo Mass = 66,031
| Availability = Time limited sales
| Store Page = {{RSI|ref=no|url=pledge/ships/herald/Herald|text=Standalone Ship}}
| apiurl= http://starcitizendb.com/static/ships/specs/DRAK_Herald.json
}}

The [[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] '''Herald''' is a small, armored ship designed to safely get information from Point A to Point B. Featuring a powerful central engine (for high-speed transit and generating the power needed for effective data encryption/containment), advanced encryption software and an armored computer core, the Herald is unique among personal spacecraft in that it is designed to be easily ‘cleaned’ when in danger of capture.

MEASUREMENT

Length
23.5m

Beam
12.5m

Height
9.0m

Size
Small

Mass
{{RSI|ref=yes|url=pledge/ships/herald/Herald|text=Drake Herald - Ship Page}}{{RSI|ref=yes|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/yuhmsfwd85cssr/source/Herald_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Herald Brochure}}

== Features ==

=== Armored Computer Core ===

The computer core runs on a dedicated server that can only be accessed from the secure control terminal inside the ship. It eliminates the threat of remote [[hacking]].{{RSI|ref=yes|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/yuhmsfwd85cssr/source/Herald_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Herald Brochure}}

=== Broadcast Array ===

The [[SATA-M6A1]] high power broadcast array allows long range data transmission for both communication and emergency purposes.{{RSI|ref=yes|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/yuhmsfwd85cssr/source/Herald_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Herald Brochure}}

=== Data Storage Pods ===

All data placed inside the data storage pod undergoes a proprietary encryption algorithm. With quick loading access ports, the data storage pods can be detached from the ship for delivery or emergency.{{RSI|ref=yes|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/yuhmsfwd85cssr/source/Herald_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Herald Brochure}}

=== EMP Protection ===

The Herald is equipped with advanced rated [[EMP]] shielding and backup power systems to avoid total power loss in an EMP blast.{{RSI|ref=yes|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/yuhmsfwd85cssr/source/Herald_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Herald Brochure}}

== Specifications ==
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Avionics & Systems=
{{VehicleAvionics
|           Radar1MFU = TBD
|         Radar1Model = S Radar
| Radar1SizeInstalled = S
|       Radar1SizeMax = S
|      Radar1PerMount = 1
|   Radar1TotalMounts = 1
|           Computer1MFU = TBD
|         Computer1Model = S Computer
| Computer1SizeInstalled = S
|       Computer1SizeMax = S
|      Computer1PerMount = 1
|   Computer1TotalMounts = 1
}}{{VehicleSystems
|           PowerPlant1MFU = [[Tyler Design]]
|         PowerPlant1Model = [[SonicLite]]
| PowerPlant1SizeInstalled = S
|       PowerPlant1SizeMax = S
|      PowerPlant1PerMount = 1
|   PowerPlant1TotalMounts = 1
|           Cooler1MFU = [[Tyler Design]]
|         Cooler1Model = [[HeatSafe]]
| Cooler1SizeInstalled = S
|       Cooler1SizeMax = S
|      Cooler1PerMount = 1
|   Cooler1TotalMounts = 2
|           ShieldGen1MFU = [[Ascension Astro]]
|         ShieldGen1Model = [[Shimmer]]
| ShieldGen1SizeInstalled = S
|       ShieldGen1SizeMax = S
|      ShieldGen1PerMount = 1
|   ShieldGen1TotalMounts = 2
}}
|-|
Propulsion & Thrusters=
{{VehiclePropulsion
|           FuelIntake1MFU = TBD
|         FuelIntake1Model = S Fuel Intake
| FuelIntake1SizeInstalled = S
|       FuelIntake1SizeMax = S
|      FuelIntake1PerMount = 1
|   FuelIntake1TotalMounts = 2
|           FuelTank1MFU = 
|         FuelTank1Model = S Fuel Tank
| FuelTank1SizeInstalled = S
|       FuelTank1SizeMax = S
|      FuelTank1PerMount = 1
|   FuelTank1TotalMounts = 2
|           QuantumDrive1MFU = TBD
|         QuantumDrive1Model = S Quantum Drive
| QuantumDrive1SizeInstalled = S
|       QuantumDrive1SizeMax = S
|      QuantumDrive1PerMount = 1
|   QuantumDrive1TotalMounts = 1
|           JumpModule1MFU = TBD
|         JumpModule1Model = S Jump Module
| JumpModule1SizeInstalled = S
|       JumpModule1SizeMax = S
|      JumpModule1PerMount = 1
|   JumpModule1TotalMounts = 1
|           QuantumFuelTank1MFU = 
|         QuantumFuelTank1Model = S Quantum Fuel Tank
| QuantumFuelTank1SizeInstalled = S
|       QuantumFuelTank1SizeMax = S
|      QuantumFuelTank1PerMount = 1
|   QuantumFuelTank1TotalMounts = 1
}}{{VehicleThrusters
|           MainThruster1MFU = 
|         MainThruster1Model = Main Thruster
|          MainThruster1Type = 
|      MainThruster1PerMount = 1
|   MainThruster1TotalMounts = 2
|           MainThruster2MFU = 
|         MainThruster2Model = Retro Thruster
|          MainThruster2Type = 
|      MainThruster2PerMount = 1
|   MainThruster2TotalMounts = 2
|           ManeuveringThruster1MFU = 
|         ManeuveringThruster1Model = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster
|          ManeuveringThruster1Type = 
|      ManeuveringThruster1PerMount = 1
|   ManeuveringThruster1TotalMounts = 14
}}
|-|
Weaponry=
{{VehicleWeaponry
|           Weapon1MFU = [[Klaus & Werner]]
|         Weapon1Model = [[CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater]]
| Weapon1SizeInstalled = 2
|       Weapon1SizeMax = 3
|      Weapon1PerMount = 1
|   Weapon1TotalMounts = 1
|       Weapon1Details = 
|           Weapon2MFU = [[Klaus & Werner]]
|         Weapon2Model = [[CF-117 Bulldog Laser Repeater]]
| Weapon2SizeInstalled = 1
|       Weapon2SizeMax = 2
|      Weapon2PerMount = 1
|   Weapon2TotalMounts = 2
|       Weapon2Details = 
|           Turret1MFU = 
|         Turret1Model = 
| Turret1SizeInstalled =
|       Turret1SizeMax = 
|      Turret1PerMount = 
|   Turret1TotalMounts = 
|       Turret1Details = 
|        Missile1MFU = [[Thermyte Lightfire]]
|      Missile1Model = [[TaskForce I]]
|       Missile1Size = 1
|   Missile1RackSize = 3
|    Missile1PerRack = 4
| Missile1TotalRacks = 2
|    Missile1Details = [[Behring MSD-341]]
|           Utility1MFU = 
|         Utility1Model = 
| Utility1SizeInstalled = 
|       Utility1SizeMax = 
|      Utility1PerMount = 
|   Utility1TotalMounts = 
}}
</tabber>

==Gallery== 
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Herald Images}}
{{Gallery
|Drake Herald leaving Port Olisar.jpg
|Herald Ops.jpg
|Drake Herald fleeing pirates within the Yela asteroid belt - 36677018203.jpg
|Drake Herald Interior 03.jpg
|Drake Herald fleeing pirates within the Yela asteroid belt.jpg
|Heraldback.jpg
|Herald-retaliator-back.jpg
|Drake Herald Interior 04.jpg
|Herald Ops 2.png
|Herald ops.png
}}

== Development ==

The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar Stretch Goal of Star Citizen's Crowfunding campaign. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22. The Herald is designed by Josh Coons and was featured in "Ship Shape" of [[Around the Verse]] Episode 2.29 and Episode 3.7.{{RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15320-Around-The-Verse|text=Around The Verse 2.29|trx=around-the-verse-episode-2-29}}{{RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15517-Around-The-Verse|text=Around The Verse 3.7|trx=around-the-verse-3-7-austin}}

=== Blue and Red "Variant" ===

CIG showed a blue and red colored variant of the ship in the Pre-Sale Livestream 2016. According to [[Jared Huckaby]], these skins were only made for presentation.

== References ==

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