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{{Vehicle
{{Infobox vehicle
| image = RSI-Perseus-promo 01.jpg
| image = RSI-Perseus-promo 01.jpg
| name = Perseus
| name = Perseus
| manufacturer = RSI
| manufacturer = RSI
| role = Gunship
| role = Heavy Gunship
| size = large
| size = large
| sizenum = 5
| mincrew = 1
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 6
| maxcrew = 6
| series =
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| cargocapacity = 50
| stowagespace =
| productionstate = Active production
| productionstate = In concept
| productionstatedesc =
| productionstatedesc =
| loanervehicle = [[Hammerhead]], [[Vanguard Harbinger]]
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| rentableac = false
| rentcost =
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| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| pledgecost = 675
| pledgecost = 675
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| originalwarbondcost = 600
| originalwarbondcost = 600
| length = 100
| length = 100
| beam = 50
| width = 50
| height = 21
| height = 21
| combatspeed = 92
| combatspeed = 92
| maxspeed =
| mass =
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| releasedate = Late 2520s
| retiredate =
| developedfrom =
| developedinto =
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| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/perseus/Perseus
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17881-RSI-Perseus
| galactapediaurl =
| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17881-RSI-Perseus
| brochureurl = https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/7z87yphjoj2jk/source.pdf
| brochureurl = https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/7z87yphjoj2jk/source.pdf
| trailerurl =
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17915-Q-A-RSI-Perseus
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17915-Q-A-RSI-Perseus
| conceptdate = 2020-11-28
}}
}}


The '''Perseus''' is a large gunship developed in the late 2520s by [[Roberts Space Industries]] (RSI) for the [[United Planets of Earth]] Navy (UPEN). It was redesigned as a civilian model in [[2950]] with modern components and an emphasis on additional utility. Originally intended for blockade duty and engagements against sub-capital ships, the Perseus is outfitted with four massive size 7 cannons, supported by two smaller remote turrets and a launch bay of twenty size 5 torpedoes.<ref name="presentation">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17881-RSI-Perseus|text=Perseus - presentation}}</ref><ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI|url=https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/7z87yphjoj2jk/source.pdf|text=Perseus - brochure|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>
The '''Perseus''' is a large [[:Category:Patrol vessels|patrol gunship]] developed in the late 2520s by [[Roberts Space Industries]] (RSI) for the [[United Planets of Earth]] Navy (UPEN). It was redesigned as a civilian model in [[2950]] with modern components and an emphasis on additional utility. Originally intended for blockade duty and engagements against sub-capital ships, the Perseus is outfitted with four massive size 7 cannons, supported by two smaller remote turrets and a launch bay of twenty size 5 torpedoes.<ref name="presentation">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17881-RSI-Perseus|text=Perseus - presentation}}</ref><ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI|url=https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/7z87yphjoj2jk/source.pdf|text=Perseus - brochure|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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| radar1name = M Radar
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| computer1name = M Computer
}}
}}
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| powerplant1quantity = 2
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| powerplant1size = 3
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| powerplant1name = L Power Plant
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| cooler1name = L Cooler
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| shieldgenerator1name = L Shield Generator
| shieldgenerator1name = L Shield Generator
}}
}}
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| fueltank1name = L Fuel Tank
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| quantumdrive1name = L Quantum Drive
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| jumpdrive1name = L Jump Drive
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| quantumfueltank1size = 3
| quantumfueltank1manufacturer =
| quantumfueltank1name = L Quantum Fuel Tank
| quantumfueltank1name = L Quantum Fuel Tank
}}
}}
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| mainthruster1quantity = 2
| mainthruster1quantity = 2
| mainthruster1size = 1
| mainthruster1size = 1
| mainthruster1manufacturer =
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster
| mainthruster2quantity = 2
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| mainthruster2size = 1
| mainthruster2size = 1
| mainthruster2manufacturer =
| mainthruster2name = VTOL Thruster
| mainthruster2name = VTOL Thruster
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| maneuveringthruster1size = 1
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| maneuveringthruster1manufacturer =
| maneuveringthruster1name = Fixed Thruster
| maneuveringthruster1name = Fixed Thruster
}}
}}
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| turret1quantity = 2
| turret1quantity = 2
| turret1size = 7
| turret1size = 7
| turret1manufacturer =
| turret1name = Manned Turret
| turret1name = Manned Turret
| turret1weaponcount = 1
| turret1weaponcount = 1
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| turret2quantity = 2
| turret2quantity = 2
| turret2size = 3
| turret2size = 3
| turret2manufacturer =
| turret2name = Remote Turret
| turret2name = Remote Turret
| turret2weaponcount = 1
| turret2weaponcount = 1
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| missilerack1quantity = 1
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| missilerack1size = 5
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| missilerack1manufacturer =
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| missilerack1missile1name = S5 Torpedoes
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| missilerack2size = 5
| missilerack2manufacturer =
| missilerack2name = Tube Torpedo Launcher
| missilerack2name = Tube Torpedo Launcher
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| missilerack2missile1manufacturer =
| missilerack2missile1name = S5 Torpedoes
| missilerack2missile1name = S5 Torpedoes
}}
}}
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The Perseus was first constructed in the late 2520s, a few years before the [[Xi'an-Human Cold War]]. These gunships were frequently deployed along the [[Perry Line]], making them a regular fixture after Xi'an-Human first Contact in 2530.<ref name="brochure"/>
The Perseus was first constructed in the late 2520s, a few years before the [[Xi'an-Human Cold War]]. These gunships were frequently deployed along the [[Perry Line]], making them a regular fixture after Xi'an-Human first Contact in 2530.<ref name="brochure"/>


In the 2863s, RSI retired the Perseus from production due to a lack of interest from the UEEN.<ref name="brochure"/>
In 2863, RSI retired the Perseus from production due to a lack of interest from the UEEN.<ref name="brochure"/>


During [[Operation Mandrake]] in [[2946]] in the [[Vanduul War]], the aging Perseus ''[[UEES Achilles]]'' managed to take down two Vanduul destroyers when the ship was damaged beyond repair. Due to its performance, UEEN Admiral [[Ernst Bishop]] personally lobbied RSI to start producing Perseus models again for use against the [[Vanduul]].<ref name="brochure"/>
During [[Operation Mandrake]] in [[2946]] in the [[Vanduul War]], the aging Perseus ''[[UEES Achilles]]'' managed to take down two Vanduul destroyers when the ship was damaged beyond repair. Due to its performance, UEEN Admiral [[Ernst Bishop]] personally lobbied RSI to start producing Perseus models again for use against the [[Vanduul]].<ref name="brochure"/>


Following Perseus success against the Vanduul, RSI expanded development to include a civilian version under the [[Militia Mobilization Initiative]].<ref name="galactapedia">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bEzXg6qGe6-perseus|text=Galactapedia: Perseus|accessdate=2023-04-20}}</ref> The new Perseus, equipped with modernized weapons and a redesigned lower deck that could accomodate cargo vehicles<ref name="brochure"/> was released on day 9 of the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2950]] <ref name="iae2950yt">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPO7lm84LWc Star Citizen: IAE 2950 – Roberts Space Industries] on Youtube</ref> event.
Following Perseus success against the Vanduul, RSI expanded development to include a civilian version under the [[Militia Mobilization Initiative]].<ref name="galactapedia">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bEzXg6qGe6-perseus|text=Galactapedia: Perseus|accessdate=2023-04-20}}</ref> The new Perseus, equipped with modernized weapons and a redesigned lower deck that could accommodate cargo vehicles<ref name="brochure"/> was released on day 9 of the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2950]] <ref name="iae2950yt">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPO7lm84LWc Star Citizen: IAE 2950 – Roberts Space Industries] on YouTube</ref> event.


== Model ==
== Model ==
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</tabber>

==Development==
Chris Roberts wanted a ship that stood apart from the standard battleship or the destroyers, torpedo boats, carriers, etc already added to the line-up. He chose the ironclad gunboat as the inspiration. In the initial stages, the Perseus' was referred to as "RSI Gunboat", not receiving its final name until very late in the concept development process.<ref name="JP812">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/wcsmbufcvqphvr/source/JP08-12-DEC-Its-A-Gas.pdf|text=Jump Point Issue 8–12 December 2020: "It's A Gas"|accessdate=2023-07-21}}</ref>

John Crewe put together the design brief. Paul Jones and Gavin Rothery created the concept artwork, with principle work beginning in July 2020.

The Perseus was publicly revealed during [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2950|IAE 2950]].


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Short description|Large gunship manufactured by Roberts Space Industries}}
{{Short description|Large gunship manufactured by Roberts Space Industries}}


[[Category:Corvettes]]
[[Category:Patrol vessels]]

Latest revision as of 05:55, 13 December 2024

Quick facts:
Perseus
Active production
Role
Heavy Gunship
Size
Large
Loaner
Capacity
Crew
1 – 6
Cargo
50 SCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 675.00
Warbond
$ 600.00
Availability
Time-limited sales
Specifications
Height
21 m
Mass
-
Length
100 m
Width
50 m
Lore
Released
2520
Development
Announced
28 November 2020

The Perseus is a large patrol gunship developed in the late 2520s by Roberts Space Industries (RSI) for the United Planets of Earth Navy (UPEN). It was redesigned as a civilian model in 2950 with modern components and an emphasis on additional utility. Originally intended for blockade duty and engagements against sub-capital ships, the Perseus is outfitted with four massive size 7 cannons, supported by two smaller remote turrets and a launch bay of twenty size 5 torpedoes.[1][2]

Specifications

Radar
1x
S2
M Radar
N/A
Computer
2x
S2
M Computer
N/A
Power plant
2x
S3
L Power Plant
N/A
Cooler
2x
S3
L Cooler
N/A
Shield generator
2x
S3
L Shield Generator
N/A

Quantum drive
1x
S3
L Quantum Drive
N/A
Jump drive
1x
S3
L Jump Drive
N/A
Fuel intake
1x
SX
TBD
N/A
Fuel tank
2x
S3
L Fuel Tank
N/A
Quantum fuel tank
1x
S3
L Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
Thrusters
2x
S1
Main Thruster
N/A
2x
S1
VTOL Thruster
N/A
12x
S1
Fixed Thruster
N/A

Turret
2x
S7
Manned Turret
N/A
2x
S7
S7 Cannon
Behring Applied Technology
2x
S7
S7 Cannon
Behring Applied Technology
2x
S3
Remote Turret
N/A
2x
S3
S3 Ballistic Gatling
Gallenson Tactical Systems
2x
S3
S3 Ballistic Gatling
Gallenson Tactical Systems
Ordnance
1x
S5
Tube Torpedo Launcher
N/A
10x
S5
S5 Torpedoes
N/A
1x
S5
Tube Torpedo Launcher
N/A
10x
S5
S5 Torpedoes
N/A

Lore

The Perseus was first constructed in the late 2520s, a few years before the Xi'an-Human Cold War. These gunships were frequently deployed along the Perry Line, making them a regular fixture after Xi'an-Human first Contact in 2530.[2]

In 2863, RSI retired the Perseus from production due to a lack of interest from the UEEN.[2]

During Operation Mandrake in 2946 in the Vanduul War, the aging Perseus UEES Achilles managed to take down two Vanduul destroyers when the ship was damaged beyond repair. Due to its performance, UEEN Admiral Ernst Bishop personally lobbied RSI to start producing Perseus models again for use against the Vanduul.[2]

Following Perseus success against the Vanduul, RSI expanded development to include a civilian version under the Militia Mobilization Initiative.[3] The new Perseus, equipped with modernized weapons and a redesigned lower deck that could accommodate cargo vehicles[2] was released on day 9 of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2950 [4] event.

Model

Ship profile

Above Port-side Front Rear Below

Paints

Image Paint Name Description Price (aUEC) Price ($)
Thundercloud A VIP exclusive, the Thundercloud paint scheme is an abstract amalgam of greys, blacks, and whites, inspired by dazzle camouflage. Exclusive to Chairman's Club. n/a $19.00

Development

Chris Roberts wanted a ship that stood apart from the standard battleship or the destroyers, torpedo boats, carriers, etc already added to the line-up. He chose the ironclad gunboat as the inspiration. In the initial stages, the Perseus' was referred to as "RSI Gunboat", not receiving its final name until very late in the concept development process.[5]

John Crewe put together the design brief. Paul Jones and Gavin Rothery created the concept artwork, with principle work beginning in July 2020.

The Perseus was publicly revealed during IAE 2950.

References

  1. Perseus - presentation. Transmission - Comm-Link
  2. Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Perseus - brochure. Retrieved 2020-11-28
  3. Galactapedia: Perseus. Galactapedia. Retrieved 2023-04-20
  4. Star Citizen: IAE 2950 – Roberts Space Industries on YouTube
  5. Jump Point Issue 8–12 December 2020: "It's A Gas". Retrieved 2023-07-21
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