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{{for|the original military variant|F8A Lightning}} |
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| manufacturer = ANVL |
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| manufacturer = ANVL |
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| series = F8 Lightning |
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| series = F8 Lightning |
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| role = Heavy fighter |
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| role = Heavy fighter |
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| productionstate = Flight ready |
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| productionstate = Flight ready |
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| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]] |
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| mincrew = 1 |
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| warbondcost = 260 |
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| length = 26 |
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| width = 25 |
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| height = 8 |
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| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]] |
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| pledgeavailability = Concierge reward (Wing Commander), Event reward |
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| mass = 153775 |
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| cargocapacity = 0 |
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| stowage = 650K µSCU |
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| pledgecost = 300 |
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| originalpledgecost = 300 |
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| releasedate = 2933 |
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| warbondcost = 260 |
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| pledgeavailability = Reward / Buy Token* |
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| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-hornet/F8C-Lightning |
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| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-hornet/F8C-Lightning |
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| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning |
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| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On |
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| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On |
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| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/19512-Q-A-Anvil-Aerospace-F8C-Lightning |
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| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/19512-Q-A-Anvil-Aerospace-F8C-Lightning |
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| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning |
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| releasedate = 2933 |
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| conceptdate = 2023-10-09 |
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| conceptdate = 2023-10-09 |
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| queryimage = F8C in space - Isometric.jpg |
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|The 'Lightning' has an array of weapons which include two Size 3 and six Size 2 guns as well as two missiles racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles. |
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|The 'Lightning' has an array of weapons which include four Size 3 and four Size 2 guns as well as two missiles racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles. |
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===Special editions=== |
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===Series variants=== |
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'''"Executive"''' |
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|[[File:F8C Executive in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|Dark grey colouring with gold accents, its cockpit is detailed with gold and comes with a brown leather seat. |
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'''Limited edition. Reward to [[ Concierge]] backers who reached the rank of Praetorian.''' <ref name="support.robertsspaceindustries.com">{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text= Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards}}</ref> |
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===Paints=== |
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![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Best In Show 2954"|"Best In Show 2954"]] |
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![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Shockwave"|"Shockwave"]] |
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![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Shockwave"|"Shockwave"]] |
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![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Stormfire"|"Stormfire"]] |
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![[F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Stormfire"|"Stormfire"]] |
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|[[File:F8C Best In Show 2954 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:F8C Shockwave in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:F8C Shockwave in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:F8C Stormfire flying above clouds.png|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:F8C Stormfire flying above clouds.png|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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===Series military variants=== |
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None of the military variants are available to the general public for purchase. |
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|[[File:Sq42 SneakPeekF8.png|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|'''[[F8A Lightning]]''' |
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|The next generation space superiority fighter, the original F8 on which the F8C is based off. |
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==Acquisition== |
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==Acquisition== |
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'''*The F8C Lightning can only be obtained by completing one of the following;''' |
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* As a reward for obtaining the [[Concierge]] level of '''Wing commander'''. |
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* Receiving a '''buy token''' as a reward for obtaining a [[Golden Ticket]] in loot-boxes during certain events. |
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==Lore== |
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During IAE 2950, [[Jax McCleary]] talked about a military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.<ref name="iae2950">[https://youtu.be/PfB228kYlhI Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace]</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
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==Gallery== |
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{{for|a full gallery|:Category:F8C Lightning images}} |
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|F8C flying over hills firing guns.jpg |
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|F8C in hangar above world with pilot walking towards it.jpg |
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|F8C in hangar above world with pilot walking towards it.jpg |
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|F8C landed with lightning behind it.jpg |
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|F8C - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg |
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|F8C landing in Lorville tunnel.png |
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'Executive'= |
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|F8C Executive - Landed on platform - Cut.jpg |
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|F8C Executive flying above clouds.jpg |
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|F8C Executive - Internal cockpit.jpg |
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==Development== |
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*The F8C Lightning was available as the [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] [[concierge]] reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards|accessdate=2021-05-28}}</ref> |
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*The F8 Lightning was designed by [[Chris Smith]] (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWnN8cpX6k Reverse the Verse 2.16]([[File:Relay icon.svg|x13px|link=https://relay.sc]] [https://relay.sc/transcript/reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin transcript])</ref> and [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref> |
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*CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="Hunt">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text="The Hunt Is On"|accessdate=2024-01-20}}</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> |
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** Obtain a [[CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)|gold license]], looted from crates in the [[PU]]. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the [[Pledge Store]]. |
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|The F8 Lightning was designed by [[Chris Smith]] (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWnN8cpX6k Reverse the Verse 2.16]([[File:Relay icon.svg|x13px|link=https://relay.sc]] [https://relay.sc/transcript/reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin transcript])</ref> and [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref> |
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**Obtain a platinum license, only obtainable by taking it from [[CIG]] developers in-game. Once obtained, all other players across the server will be alerted to your location. If the player manages to bring it to a ship dealership, they could obtain permanent ownership of the F8C, with [[LTI]]. |
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|CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="Hunt">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text="The Hunt Is On"|accessdate=2024-01-20}}</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> One was obtaining a [[CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)|gold license]], looted from crates in the [[PU]]. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the [[Pledge Store]]. |
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|A special Platinum paint along with an F8C was on offer by obtaining a platinum license, which was only available by taking it from [[CIG]] developers in-game. Once obtained, all other players across the server will be alerted to your location. If the player manages to bring it to a ship dealership, they could obtain permanent ownership of the F8C, with [[LTI]]. |
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==Trivia== |
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