View source for Vanguard Harbinger

{{Vehicle
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| image                           = Harbinger_-_Main_gun_firing_close_-_Front.jpg
| name                            = Vanguard Harbinger
| manufacturer                    = AEGS
| size                            = medium
| mincrew                         = 2
| maxcrew                         = 2
| series                          = Vanguard
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0|Alpha 3.7.0]]
| pledgeavailability              = Time-limited sales
| pledgecost                      = 290
| originalpledgecost              = 280
| warbondcost                     = 270
| originalwarbondcost             = 280
| releasedate                     = 2737
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/vanguard/Vanguard-Harbinger
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/Vgg7Jj5Dge-harbinger
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14915-Vanguards-And-Then-There-Were-Three
| conceptdate                     = 2015-08-28
}}

The [[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]] A3G '''Vanguard Harbinger''' is [[UEE|UEE's]] standard fighter-bomber, converting the standard [[Vanguard Warden|Warden]] model's escape pod into a potent bomb bay. The extended range of the Vanguard and the relatively small profile mean that it can go where carrier-based planes or larger strategic bombers don't… and then strike hard and make it back to frontier bases. The Vanguard Harbinger is a powerful bomber that can operate out of the roughest forward operating bases.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/vanguard/Vanguard-Harbinger|text=Vanguard Harbinger - Ship page}}</ref>

==Features==

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|Bomber
|The extended range of the Vanguard and the relatively small profile means that it can go where carrier-based planes or larger strategic bombers don't... and then strike hard and make it back to frontier bases.
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|Torpedo launcher
|Built into it modular room is a launcher that can hold up to three Size 5 torpedoes.
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|Missile turret
|The top manned turret has replaced its guns for a pair of [[Jericho XL]] Size 3 rocket pods, each pod holding up to  eighteen Size 1 rockets.
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|Weapons
|As well as the above mentioned weaponry, the Harbinger is also equipped with a Size 5 gun hard-point, four Size 2 guns built into the ships nose and missiles racks that can hold four Size 3 and eight Size 2 missiles.
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|Long Range
|The ships extensive range can allow for missions lasting days or even weeks. Internally, the ship is fitted with sleeping berths and reclamation facilities to support such missions.
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|Durability
|At the expense of maneuverability compared to other medium/heavy fighters like the [[Hornet]] or [[Lightning]], the Warden is made from a distinct tungsten alloy and has an extensive backup systems which enhances the ships combat survivability.
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|Modularity
|Similar to the other Vanguard models, the Harbinger has a unique swappable modular room that can alter the ships role and making it more focused for specific missions.
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== Specifications ==
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== Model ==

===Ship profile===

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 In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Harbinger_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_Space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_Space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_Space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_Space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_Space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Harbinger_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Harbinger_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
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===Series variants===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Vanguard_HopLite_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Vanguard Hoplite]]'''
|A cross between the Vanguard Warden and a dedicated boarding ship.
|-
|[[File:Sentinel_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Vanguard Sentinel]]'''
|Focused on electronic warfare to provide necessary combat support.
|-
|[[File:Vanguard Warden mk2 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Vanguard Warden]]'''
|A long-range military fighter.
|}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Vanguard series/Paints}}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Pledge Price History==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Name
!Date
!Pledge cost (USD)
!Insurance
!Availability
!Sale
|-
|Harbinger
|2020-05-26
|290
|120 months
|Time-limited
|Invictus 2950 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/17595-Invictus-2950|text=Invictus 2950 Sale}}</ref>
|}

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

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 Official=
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|Harbinger_-_Main_gun_firing_close_-_Front.jpg
|Harbinger_-_Interior_looking_forward.jpg
|Harbinger Int1.png
|Harbinger Ext1.png
|Harbinger_-_Interior_torpedo_station.jpg
|Harbinger Int2.png
|Harbinger_and_Sentinel_flying_in_formation.jpg
|Harbinger Int4.png
|CloudImperiumGames StarCitizen Ship-Interior-Missile.jpg
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|placeholderv2.png
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 Original design=
{{gallery
|Vanguard Harbinger concept.jpg
|Vanguard_harbinger_section_starboardside.png
|Vanguard harbinger life pod 01.png
|Vanguard harbinger life pod 02.png
|Vanguard harbinger life pod 03.png
|Vanguard harbinger life pod section portside.png
|Vanguard harbinger life pod section starboardside.png
|Vanguard harbinger section portside.png
}}
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==Development==
{{for|more information|:Category:Vanguard_series#Development}}

==Trivia==
*The Vanguard Harbinger (as of 3.24) along with the [[Gladiator]] is one of only two playable ships capable of mounting the [[Stalker V Missile]], which is also the only Size 5 ordinance the Vanguard can mount.

==References==
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{{Navplate manufacturers|AEGS}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
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