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{{For|the original [[Vanduul]] model|Blade}}
{{For|the original [[Vanduul]] model|Blade}}
{{Vehicle
{{Infobox vehicle
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| name = Blade
| name = Blade
| image = Blade - V3 rework WIP - Starboard close.jpg
| image = Vanduul Blade 3.5.0 landed.png
| size = Small
| size = small
| manufacturer = ESPR
| manufacturer = ESPR
| role = Light Fighter
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0|Alpha 3.2.0]]. Rework in progress
| maxcrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| buycost =3370600
| pledgecost = 275
| rentcostac =
| originalpledgecost = 250
| pledgecost = 275
| originalpledgecost = 250
| warbondcost = 250
| warbondcost = 250
| originalwarbondcost = 250
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RegdeBENkw-blade
| originalwarbondcost = 250
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| cargocapacity = 0
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/vanduul-blade/Blade
| length = 15.5
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| height = 4.5
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| beam = 20
| mincrew = 1
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| smwqueryname = Blade (replica)
| maxspeed = 1238
}}
| mass = 27019
| claimtime = 8:26
| expeditetime = 1:24
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| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/vanduul-blade/Blade
|mincrew=1}}


The [[Esperia]] '''Blade''' is a [[Vanduul]] light fighter replica produced by [[Esperia]] for military use. They are often used for training for the UEE pilots.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15248-Important-Announcement-From-Esperia-Inc|text=Important Announcement from Esperia, Inc.}}</ref> The maneuverability of the Blade is beyond anything else out there which makes up for its lacking armor.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15263-Esperia-Vanduul-Blade-Q-A-Part-1|text=Esperia Vanduul Blade Q&A Part 1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/vanduul-blade/Blade|text=The Esperia Blade - Ship page}}</ref>
The [[Esperia]] '''Blade''' is a [[Vanduul]] light fighter replica produced by [[Esperia]] for military use. They are often used for training for the UEE pilots.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15248-Important-Announcement-From-Esperia-Inc|text=Important Announcement from Esperia, Inc.}}</ref> The maneuverability of the Blade is beyond anything else out there which makes up for its lacking armor.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15263-Esperia-Vanduul-Blade-Q-A-Part-1|text=Esperia Vanduul Blade Q&A Part 1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/vanduul-blade/Blade|text=The Esperia Blade - Ship page}}</ref>


==Features==
{{Quote|With every purchase, Blade owners are not only helping to protect themselves, they are helping to protect the brave starmen that are fighting for our way of life. Esperia may not have the resources of some of our competitors, but we have identified a very special situation where we can benefit the whole Empire… and give those Vanduul monsters a black eye or two in the process.|Esperia CEO [[Charlotte Hussion]]}}
{{List item

|Versatile Fighter
== Specifications ==
|The vehicle can serve multiple fighter roles from an advance scout to an escort fighter, as an interceptor or even an independent skirmisher.

<tabber>
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 = TBD
| PowerPlant1Model = TBD
| PowerPlant1SizeInstalled = TBD
| PowerPlant1SizeMax = TBD
| PowerPlant1PerMount = 1
| PowerPlant1TotalMounts = 1
| Cooler1MFU = TBD
| Cooler1Model = TBD
| Cooler1SizeInstalled = TBD
| Cooler1SizeMax = TBD
| Cooler1PerMount = 1
| Cooler1TotalMounts = 1
| ShieldGen1MFU = TBD
| ShieldGen1Model = TBD
| ShieldGen1SizeInstalled = TBD
| ShieldGen1SizeMax = TBD
| ShieldGen1PerMount = 1
| ShieldGen1TotalMounts = 1
}}
}}
{{List item
|-|
|Trainer
Propulsion & Thrusters=
|The spacecraft for ideal for aggressor training operations.
{{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 = TBD
| MainThruster1Model = Main Thruster
| MainThruster1Type = Main
| MainThruster1PerMount = 1
| MainThruster1TotalMounts = 2
| MainThruster2MFU = TBD
| MainThruster2Model = Retro Thruster
| MainThruster2Type = Retro
| MainThruster2PerMount = 1
| MainThruster2TotalMounts = 2
| ManeuveringThruster1MFU =
| ManeuveringThruster1Model = Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster
| ManeuveringThruster1Type = Gimbal
| ManeuveringThruster1PerMount = 1
| ManeuveringThruster1TotalMounts = 8
}}
}}
{{List item
|-|
|Weapons
Weaponry=
|The replica has a pair of size 3 "Warlord" plasma cannons, a pair of size 2 "Wasp" laser cannons as well as a pair of size 3 missile hard-points (each holding a rack of four size 1 missiles) installed.
{{VehicleWeaponry
| Weapon1MFU = [[{{MFUNAME|VNCL}}]]
| Weapon1Model = S2 Vanduul Laser Cannon
| Weapon1SizeInstalled = 2
| Weapon1SizeMax = 2
| Weapon1PerMount = 1
| Weapon1TotalMounts = 2
| Weapon1Details =
| Weapon2MFU = [[{{MFUNAME|VNCL}}]]
| Weapon2Model = S2 Plasma Cannon
| Weapon2SizeInstalled = 2
| Weapon2SizeMax = 2
| Weapon2PerMount = 1
| Weapon2TotalMounts = 2
| Weapon2Details =
| Missile1MFU = TBD
| Missile1Model = Missile TBC
| Missile1Size = 3
| Missile1RackSize = 3
| Missile1PerRack = 4
| Missile1TotalRacks = 1
| Missile2Details =
| Missile3MFU = TBD
| Missile3Model = Missile TBC
| Missile3Size = 3
| Missile3RackSize = 3
| Missile#PerRack = 4
| Missile3TotalRacks = 1
| Missile3Details =
}}
}}
</tabber>


== History ==
== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}


== Model ==
For some decades, [[UEE|United Empire of Earth]] aggressor squadrons have operated replica Blade fighters produced under exclusive contract by [[Esperia Inc.]] These spacecraft, produced in great quantity, have been used to train generations of fighter pilots for [[Vanduul]] engagements. Today, [[Esperia]] manufactures [[Scythe (replica)|Scythe]] and [[Glaive (replica)|Glaive]] clones for training and testing purposes, with most former Blades having been returned to the manufacturer for storage and disassembly. The so-called "[[Esperia Boneyard]]" (location classified) contains hundreds upon hundreds of used examples in varying states of disassembly. In the wake of the recent attack on [[Uriel]], many of the Blade trade-ins produced in the past decade are being outfitted for frontier defense use, part of an extremely controversial program aimed at better-arming those threatened by alien attack.


===Ship profile===
The current crop of Blade spacecraft available was manufactured between [[2930]] and [[2940]] under a lease agreement with the [[UEE|United Empire of Earth]]'s military. Per Esperia's [[UEE Navy|Naval]] contract, Blades have been returned to Esperia's care as more advanced aggressor designs are manufactured at a 1:1 basis. While each of these Blades is already a veteran of [[Human]]ity's [[Vanduul War|war on the Vanduul]], each has been restored to factory settings and features a full manufacturer's guarantee.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
'''Currently, only the version 2 (V2) model is available in-game.'''


<tabber>
== In-game availability & pricing ==
In space=
{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2020|10|22|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.0|Alpha 3.11.0]]}}

=== Buying ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|-
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Isometric.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
![[New Deal]], Lorville
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Port.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
![[Teach's Ship Shop]], Levski
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Front.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Rear.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|-
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|Unavailable
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|Unavailable
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|3,370,600
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|}
</tabber>

===Version 3===
The following images are screenshots of the [[Inside Star Citizen]] episode "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hoEbs4krE Enemy Mine]", which showed a work-in-progress third version model. This version will not be made available until [[Squadron 42]] is released.


=== Renting ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Images
|-
|-
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Above.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
!Vantage Rentals, Lorville
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Starboard close.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
!Traveller Rentals, Area18
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Cockpit Front Left.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
!Regal Luxury Rentals, New Babbage
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Cockpit starboard.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|-
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Below.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|Unavailable
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Starboard close.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|Unavailable
|Unavailable
|}
|}
''Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at [[Ship renting]].''


== Development ==
===Paints===
{{Note|As of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|3.17.4]], there are '''NO PAINTS''' available for the Blade.}}


== Acquisition ==
In 2018-06-30, with the release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0]], the ship became Flight Ready.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16639-Star-Citizen-Alpha-32-Available|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.2 Available!}}</ref>
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
For some decades, [[UEE|United Empire of Earth]] aggressor squadrons have operated replica Blade fighters produced under exclusive contract by [[Esperia Inc.]] These spacecraft, produced in great quantity, have been used to train generations of fighter pilots for [[Vanduul]] engagements. Today, [[Esperia]] manufactures [[Scythe (replica)|Scythe]] and [[Glaive (replica)|Glaive]] clones for training and testing purposes, with most former Blades having been returned to the manufacturer for storage and disassembly. The so-called "[[Esperia Boneyard]]" (location classified) contains hundreds upon hundreds of used examples in varying states of disassembly. In the wake of the recent attack on [[Uriel]], many of the Blade trade-ins produced in the past decade are being outfitted for frontier defense use, part of an extremely controversial program aimed at better-arming those threatened by alien attack.

The current crop of Blade spacecraft available was manufactured between [[2930]] and [[2940]] under a lease agreement with the [[UEE|United Empire of Earth]]'s military. Per Esperia's [[UEE Navy|Naval]] contract, Blades have been returned to Esperia's care as more advanced aggressor designs are manufactured at a 1:1 basis. While each of these Blades is already a veteran of [[Human]]ity's [[Vanduul War|war on the Vanduul]], each has been restored to factory settings and features a full manufacturer's guarantee.<ref name="ReferenceA" />


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


<tabber>
<tabber>
Official=
Official (V2)=
{{gallery
{| class="wikitable"
|Blade-Left-Squashed.jpg
|-
|Blade-Front-Squashed.jpg
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Above.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Blade-Rear-Squashed.jpg
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Cockpit Front Left.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Blade-Right-Squashed.jpg
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Cockpit starboard.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Blade-Cockpit-Squashed.jpg
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Below.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Blade 01.jpg
|[[File:Blade - V3 rework WIP - Starboard close.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|}
}}
|-|
|-|
In-Game=
In-game (V2)=
{{gallery
{| class="wikitable"
|Blaade_and_Stone.png
|-
|IAE2954-day4-blade.jpg
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|IAE2951-day4-alien-showfloor-blade-01.jpg
|}
|IAE2951-day4-alien-showfloor-blade-02.jpg
|IAE2951-day4-alien-showfloor-blade-top.jpg
|Vanduul Blade 3.5.0 landed.png
}}
|-|
|-|
Original design (V1)=
Version 2 Design=
{{gallery
{| class="wikitable"
|Blade.jpg
|-
|Light_Fighter_Blade.jpg
|[[File:Blade-Left-Squashed.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Vanduul Blade Whitebox 01.jpg
|[[File:Blade-Front-Squashed.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Vanduul Blade Whitebox 02.jpg
|[[File:Blade-Rear-Squashed.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Vanduul Blade Whitebox 03.jpg
|[[File:Blade-Right-Squashed.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Vanduul Blade Whitebox 04.jpg
|[[File:Blade-Cockpit-Squashed.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Vanduul Blade Whitebox 05.jpg
|[[File:Blade 01.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Blade 3.5.0 landed.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|Vanduul Blade Document 01.jpg
}}
|[[File:Blaade_and_Stone.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Isometric.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Port.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Front.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_game_-_Rear.png|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Blade_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|}
|-|
Original Design=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|[[File:Blade.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Light_Fighter_Blade.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Blade Whitebox 01.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Blade Whitebox 02.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Blade Whitebox 03.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Blade Whitebox 04.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Blade Whitebox 05.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Blade Document 01.jpg|center|frameless|200x113px]]
|}
</tabber>
</tabber>

== Development ==
In 2018-06-30, with the release of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0]], the ship became Flight Ready.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16639-Star-Citizen-Alpha-32-Available|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0 Available!}}</ref>

In [[CitizenCon 2023]], CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.<ref name="citcon2023">[https://youtu.be/2otksAGrCOc?si=BlNYB07praj8qftd&t=2043 CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship] on YouTube</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
<references />
{{Reflist}}


{{Navplate manufacturer|ESPR}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|ESPR}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
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{{SEO}}
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[[Category:Referral rewards]]

Latest revision as of 19:44, 26 November 2024

Quick facts:
Blade
Flight ready
Blade
Esperia (ESPR)
Role
Light Fighter
Size
Small (S2/XS)
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
1,300 KµSCU
Cost
Purchase
7,796,250 aUEC
Rental
🚫 Not available
Standalone
$ 275.00 ($ 250.00)
Warbond
$ 250.00
Availability
Time-limited sales
Claim
10m
Expedite
3m
Expedite fee
5,124 aUEC
Specifications
Height
5.5 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
20.5 m
Width
16.5 m
💪
-52%
0%
〰️
0%
🔥
0%
☣️
0%
💫
-100%
CS
0%
EM
0%
IR
0%
Scm speed
225 m/s
Max speed
1200 m/s
Roll rate
200.0 °/s
Pitch rate
55.0 °/s
Yaw rate
65.0 °/s
Hydrogen intake
0 SCU/s
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The Esperia Blade is a Vanduul light fighter replica produced by Esperia for military use. They are often used for training for the UEE pilots.[1] The maneuverability of the Blade is beyond anything else out there which makes up for its lacking armor.[2][3]

Features

Versatile Fighter
The vehicle can serve multiple fighter roles from an advance scout to an escort fighter, as an interceptor or even an independent skirmisher.
Trainer
The spacecraft for ideal for aggressor training operations.
Weapons
The replica has a pair of size 3 "Warlord" plasma cannons, a pair of size 2 "Wasp" laser cannons as well as a pair of size 3 missile hard-points (each holding a rack of four size 1 missiles) installed.

Specifications

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Currently, only the version 2 (V2) model is available in-game.

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Below

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear

Version 3

The following images are screenshots of the Inside Star Citizen episode "Enemy Mine", which showed a work-in-progress third version model. This version will not be made available until Squadron 42 is released.

Images

Paints

Acquisition


Purchase
SystemTerminalPrice
StantonAstro Armada - Area 187,796,250

Lore

For some decades, United Empire of Earth aggressor squadrons have operated replica Blade fighters produced under exclusive contract by Esperia Inc. These spacecraft, produced in great quantity, have been used to train generations of fighter pilots for Vanduul engagements. Today, Esperia manufactures Scythe and Glaive clones for training and testing purposes, with most former Blades having been returned to the manufacturer for storage and disassembly. The so-called "Esperia Boneyard" (location classified) contains hundreds upon hundreds of used examples in varying states of disassembly. In the wake of the recent attack on Uriel, many of the Blade trade-ins produced in the past decade are being outfitted for frontier defense use, part of an extremely controversial program aimed at better-arming those threatened by alien attack.

The current crop of Blade spacecraft available was manufactured between 2930 and 2940 under a lease agreement with the United Empire of Earth's military. Per Esperia's Naval contract, Blades have been returned to Esperia's care as more advanced aggressor designs are manufactured at a 1:1 basis. While each of these Blades is already a veteran of Humanity's war on the Vanduul, each has been restored to factory settings and features a full manufacturer's guarantee.[1]

Development

In 2018-06-30, with the release of Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0, the ship became Flight Ready.[4]

In CitizenCon 2023, CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.[5]

See also

References

  1. Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Important Announcement from Esperia, Inc.. Transmission - Comm-Link
  2. Esperia Vanduul Blade Q&A Part 1. Transmission - Comm-Link
  3. The Esperia Blade - Ship page. Pledge Store
  4. Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0 Available!. Transmission - Comm-Link
  5. CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship on YouTube
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