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{{For|the original [[Vanduul]] model|Blade}}
{{For|the original [[Vanduul]] model|Blade}}
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| name = Blade
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| image = Vanduul Blade 3.5.0 landed.png
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| size = small
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| manufacturer = ESPR
| manufacturer = ESPR
| role = Light Fighter
| stowagespace = 0
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Patch 3.2.0|Alpha 3.2.0]]
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0|Alpha 3.2.0]]. Rework in progress
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| qandaurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15265-Q-A-Esperia-Vanduul-Blade-Part-II
| qandaurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15265-Q-A-Esperia-Vanduul-Blade-Part-II
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==Features==
==Features==
{{List item

|Versatile Fighter
*'''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.
|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 ==
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|The spacecraft for ideal for aggressor training operations.
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| powerplant1size = 1
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| powerplant1name = [[Charger]]
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| cooler1name = [[IcePlunge]]
| shieldgenerator1quantity = 2
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| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = GODI
| shieldgenerator1name = [[AllStop]]
}}
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|Weapons
Propulsion & Thrusters=
|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.
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| quantumfueltank1name = S Quantum Fuel Tank
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| mainthruster1quantity = 3
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| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster
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| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster
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== Specifications ==
| weapon1quantity = 2
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}
| weapon1size = 3
| weapon1manufacturer = VNCL
| weapon1name = [['WARLORD' Cannon]]

| weapon2quantity = 2
| weapon2size = 2
| weapon2manufacturer = VNCL
| weapon2name = [['WASP' Repeater]]

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| missilerack1manufacturer = VNCL
| missilerack1name = Quad Missile Rack
| missilerack1missilecount = 1
| missilerack1missile1quantity = 8
| missilerack1missile1size = 1
| missilerack1missile1manufacturer = VNCL
| missilerack1missile1name = [[Arrow I]]
}}
</tabber>

== History ==

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" />

{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2021|05|11|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]}}


==Model==
== Model ==


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


== Acquisition ==
==In-game availability & pricing==
{{Vehicle availability}}
{{Note|'''Correct as of ''': {{Start date and age|2022|12|15|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|Alpha 3.17.4]]}}


=== Buying ===
==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.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[New Deal]], Lorville
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|-
|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
|3,370,600
|}


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" />
=== Renting ===
<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>

''Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at [[Ship renting]].''


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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{{gallery
{{gallery
|Blaade_and_Stone.png
|Blaade_and_Stone.png
|IAE2954-day4-blade.jpg
|IAE2951-day4-alien-showfloor-blade-01.jpg
|IAE2951-day4-alien-showfloor-blade-01.jpg
|IAE2951-day4-alien-showfloor-blade-02.jpg
|IAE2951-day4-alien-showfloor-blade-02.jpg
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== Development ==
== 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>
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>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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{{Navplate manufacturers|ESPR}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|ESPR}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Light Fighters]]



[[Category:Referral rewards]]
[[Category:Referral rewards]]

Latest revision as of 19:44, 26 November 2024

For the original Vanduul model, see Blade.
Quick facts:
Blade
Flight ready
Since Alpha 3.2.0. Rework in progress
Flight ready
The vehicle can fly/drive with full operations including physics, interactions, systems, fuel, cargo, and more.
Blade
Esperia (ESPR)
Role
Light Fighter
Size
Small
Ship Matrix sizeShip Matrix size is the vehicle size that CIG uses on the pledge store and ship matrix. It might not match the in-game size and can be outdated for flight ready vehicles.Data sourceShip Matrix
(S2/XS
In-game sizeIn-game size is the vehicle size that CIG uses in game. It is referred by CIG both numerically and alphabetically.Data sourceGame data
)
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
1,300 KµSCU
Cost
Purchase
7,796,250 aUEC
Rental
🚫 Not available
Standalone
$ 275.00 ($ 250.00)
Standalone pledge priceStandalone pledges are pledge packages that do not contain the game. Original price is shown in the brackets if it is different than the currnet price.
Warbond
$ 250.00
Warbond pledge priceWarbond pledges are available at a discount as they are available for cash only and cannot be acquired using any amount of store credit. Original price is shown in the brackets if it is different than the currnet price.
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%
Physical damage resistanceModify the physical damage taken.
⚡
0%
Energy damage resistanceModify the energy damage taken.
〰️
0%
Distortion damage resistanceModify the distortion damage taken.
🔥
0%
Thermal damage resistanceModify the Thermal damage taken.
☣️
0%
Biochemical damage resistanceModify the biochemical damage taken.
💫
-100%
Stun damage resistanceModify the Stun damage taken.
CS
0%
Cross Section signatureCross Section (CS) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the shape and material of the vehicle hull.
EM
0%
Electromagnetic signatureElectromagnetic (EM) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the power consumed by the vehicle.
IR
0%
Infrared signatureInfrared (IR) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the heat generated by the vehicle.
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
UUID
0d4c5000-ffdb-41f5-9de1-d64252dfef21
Class name
VNCL_Blade
Game build
4.1.0-LIVE.9650658
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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

As of 3.17.4, there are NO PAINTS available for the Blade.

Acquisition

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StantonAstro Armada - Area 187,796,250
Blade (replica) is not available for rental

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]

For a full gallery, see Category:Blade images.

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. ↑ 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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