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{{Vehicle
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| name = Ares Star Fighter Ion
| name = Ares Star Fighter Ion
| image = Ares Ion - Flying by asteroids firing gun.jpg
| image = Ares Ion - Flying by asteroids firing gun - cropped.jpg
| size = Medium
| manufacturer = CRUS
| manufacturer = CRUS
| series = Ares Star Fighter
| series = Ares
| role = Heavy Fighter
| role = Heavy Fighter
| size = Small
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Alpha 3.15.1]]
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Alpha 3.15.1]]
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| mincrew = 1
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
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| length = 27
| rentable = false
| width = 30
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| height = 6
| rentcostac =
| mass = 325001
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| stowage = 860K µSCU
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| pledgecost = 250
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| originalpledgecost = 220
| warbondcost = 220
| warbondcost = 220
| originalwarbondcost = 195
| originalwarbondcost = 195
| cargocapacity = 0
| stowagespace = 250000
| length = 27.2
| height = 5.5
| beam = 30.2
| combatspeed = 170
| maxspeed = 1120
| mass = 329001
| expeditetime = 03:22
| expeditecost = 5065
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-ares/Ares-Ion
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-ares/Ares-Ion
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| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/sn7A6En6ROA
| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/sn7A6En6ROA
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17414-Q-A-CRUSADER-ARES
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17414-Q-A-CRUSADER-ARES
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RPD64YANnr-ares
| releasedate = 2949
| conceptdate = 2019-12-12
| saledate = 2019-12-13
| queryimage =
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The '''Ares Star Fighter Ion''' is an anti-capital fighter manufactured by [[Crusader Industries]]. Designed to lead the charge against capital ships and heavily armed flotillas, the Ares ION excels at spearheading a fleet of fighters and support ships. Its purpose-built Behring SF7E laser cannon accurately delivers high-powered shots to quickly disable the shields of gunships and, with the support of other Ares variants, efficiently incapacitate capital-class vessels.
The '''Ares Star Fighter Ion''' is an anti-capital fighter manufactured by [[Crusader Industries]]. Designed to lead the charge against capital ships and heavily armed flotillas, the Ares ION excels at spearheading a fleet of fighters and support ships. Its purpose-built Behring SF7E laser cannon accurately delivers high-powered shots to quickly disable the shields of gunships and, with the support of other Ares variants, efficiently incapacitate capital-class vessels.<ref name="CruAres">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17379-Crusader-Ares|text=Crusader Ares|accessdate=2025-03-09}}</ref>


==Features==
==In-game description==
{{List item
<blockquote>Spark fear in the corridors of the most formidable gunships and frigates with the Ares Ion. This laser-equipped variant delivers extremely powerful shots to quickly disable the shields of even the biggest enemy vessels.</blockquote>
|Laser Cannon

|The bespoke [[SF7E Laser Cannon]] is designed for the long-range targeting of large and capital-class spacecraft. Its accurate laser projectiles deliver significant impact, effectively neutralizing the shields of adversarial vessels and rendering them susceptible to direct assaults from allied forces.<ref name="CruAres"/>
==Specifications==
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Avionics & Systems=
{{Vehicle avionics
| radarcount = 1
| computercount = 1

| radar1quantity = 1
| radar1size = 2
| radar1manufacturer = GRNP
| radar1name = [[Epier]]

| computer1quantity = 1
| computer1size = 2
| computer1manufacturer =
| computer1name = M Computer
}}
}}
{{List item
{{Vehicle systems
|Missiles
| powerplantcount = 1
|The Ares is equipped with three racks, capable of accommodating a total of twenty Size 3 missiles.<ref name="CruAres"/>
| coolercount = 1
| shieldgeneratorcount = 1

| powerplant1quantity = 2
| powerplant1size = 2
| powerplant1manufacturer = AEGS
| powerplant1name = [[Maelstrom]]

| cooler1quantity = 3
| cooler1size = 2
| cooler1manufacturer = AEGS
| cooler1name = [[Arctic]]

| shieldgenerator1quantity = 2
| shieldgenerator1size = 2
| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = GODI
| shieldgenerator1name = [[FullStop]]
}}
}}
{{List item
|-|
|Equipment Storage
Propulsion & Thrusters=
|The Ares is equipped with an 860K μSCU storage unit and specialized gun racks, both of which are accessible from the exterior at the rear.<ref name="CruAres"/>
{{Vehicle propulsion
| fuelintakecount = 1
| fueltankcount = 1
| quantumdrivecount = 1
| jumpdrivecount = 1
| quantumfueltankcount = 1

| fuelintake1quantity = 2
| fuelintake1size = 2
| fuelintake1manufacturer =
| fuelintake1name = M Fuel Intake

| fueltank1quantity = 1
| fueltank1size = 2
| fueltank1manufacturer =
| fueltank1name = M Fuel Tank

| quantumdrive1quantity = 1
| quantumdrive1size = 2
| quantumdrive1manufacturer = WETK
| quantumdrive1name = [[Crossfield]]

| jumpdrive1quantity = 1
| jumpdrive1size = 2
| jumpdrive1manufacturer =
| jumpdrive1name = M Jump Module

| quantumfueltank1quantity = 2
| quantumfueltank1size = 2
| quantumfueltank1manufacturer =
| quantumfueltank1name = M Quantum Fuel Tank
}}
}}
{{Vehicle thrusters
| mainthrustercount = 2
| maneuveringthrustercount = 1


==Specifications==
| mainthruster1quantity = 2
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}
| mainthruster1size = 1
| mainthruster1manufacturer =
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster

| mainthruster2quantity = 2
| mainthruster2size = 1
| mainthruster2manufacturer =
| mainthruster2name = Retro Thruster

| maneuveringthruster1quantity = 12
| maneuveringthruster1size = 1
| maneuveringthruster1manufacturer =
| maneuveringthruster1name = Maneuvering Thruster
}}
|-|
Weaponry=
{{Vehicle weaponry
| weaponcount = 1
| turretcount = 0
| missilerackcount = 1
| utilityitemcount = 2

| weapon1quantity = 1
| weapon1size = 7
| weapon1manufacturer = BEHR
| weapon1name = [[SF7E Cannon]]

| missilerack1quantity = 1
| missilerack1size = 7
| missilerack1manufacturer =
| missilerack1name = [[Ares Star Fighter Missile Launcher]]
| missilerack1missilecount = 1

| missilerack1missile1quantity = 12
| missilerack1missile1size = 3
| missilerack1missile1manufacturer = FSKI
| missilerack1missile1name = [[Arrester III]]

| missilerack2quantity = 2
| missilerack2size = 5
| missilerack2manufacturer = BEHR
| missilerack2name = [[MSD-543 Missile Rack]]
| missilerack2missilecount = 1

| missilerack2missile1quantity = 8
| missilerack2missile1size = 3
| missilerack2missile1manufacturer = NOVP
| missilerack2missile1name = [[Viper III]]

| utilityitem1quantity = 1
| utilityitem1size = 1
| utilityitem1manufacturer = JOKR
| utilityitem1name = Defcon Noise Launcher

| utilityitem2quantity = 1
| utilityitem2size = 1
| utilityitem2manufacturer =
| utilityitem2name = Decoy Launcher
}}
</tabber>

==Features==

*'''[[Behring]] [[SF7E Laser Cannon]]:''' Exclusive to the Ares Ion, this laser cannon is integrated into the ship's frame and can't be swapped. It has a range of at least 8&nbsp;km.<ref name=":0" /> The purpose-built laser cannon accurately delivers high-powered shots to disable the shields of gunships before working with other vessels to incapacitate them.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17379-Crusader-Ares|text=Ares Starfighter Brochure|accessdate=}}</ref>
*'''Other:''' The ship is able to fly without a power plant for a certain time due to its batteries.<ref name=":0">[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17414-Q-A-CRUSADER-ARES Q&A: Crusader Ares]</ref> It is also described as a 'long range' fighter, which means it can fight against a target from a large distance. The ship has no interior (bed or bathroom).<ref name=":0" /> The ship fits in the hangar of a [[Javelin]].<ref name=":0" />


==Model==
==Model==
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|[[File:Ares Ion - Landed in hangar - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Ares Ion - Landed in hangar - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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|}
|}
</tabber>
</tabber>


===Series variants===
===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Ares Inferno in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Ares Star Fighter Inferno]]'''
|This variant features a size 7 ballistic gatling gun instead of a laser cannon. It has also has a thicker armor.<ref name=":0" />
|}


===Paints===
===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Category:Ares_series#Paints}}
{{for|more information|:Ares series/Paints}}


==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}


==Lore==
==In-game availability & pricing==
{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2022|04|14|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.0|temporary for Alpha 3.17.0]]}}

===Buying===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[New Deal]], Lorville
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|-
|Unavailable
|2,859,000
|}

===Renting===
''Unavailable''


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

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{{gallery
{{gallery
|SC-3.15_20211120_Ares_Ion_through_explosion.png
|SC-3.19_20230801_Flight_of_Ions.png
|SC-3.15_20211124_Damaged_Ion_shooting.png
|SC-3.15_20211124_Ion_Concept_Art_recreation.png
|SC-3.16 20220207 Ion at Jericho.png
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-ares-ion.jpg
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-ares-ion.jpg
}}
|-|
Video commercial=
{{gallery
|{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/sn7A6En6ROA}}
}}
}}
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</tabber>


==Development ==
==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
The Ares Ion was originally scheduled for [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.0|Alpha 3.15]]. It was delayed and implemented in the game in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Alpha 3.15.1]].<ref name="patch3151">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//18442-Star-Citizen-Alpha-3151|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1 patch notes|accessdate=2021-11-24}}</ref>
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2021-11-18
|The Ares Inferno was originally scheduled for [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.0|Alpha 3.15.0]]. It was delayed and implemented in the game in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1|Alpha 3.15.1]].<ref name="patch3151">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//18442-Star-Citizen-Alpha-3151|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1 patch notes|accessdate=2021-11-24}}</ref>
|-
|<!--DATE-->
|<!--INFO-->
|-
|}


==See also==
==Trivia==


==See also==
*{{Link RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17414-Q-A-CRUSADER-ARES|text=Q&A: Crusader Ares|int=}}
*{{Link RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17414-Q-A-CRUSADER-ARES|text=Q&A: Crusader Ares|int=}}


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


{{Navplate manufacturers|CRUS}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|CRUS}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Heavy Fighters]]

{{short description|Anti-capital fighter manufactured by Crusader Industries}}
{{short description|Anti-capital fighter manufactured by Crusader Industries}}

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Latest revision as of 14:23, 9 March 2025

Quick facts:
Ares Star Fighter Ion
Flight ready
Flight ready
The vehicle can fly/drive with full operations including physics, interactions, systems, fuel, cargo, and more.
Ares Star Fighter Ion
Role
Heavy 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
(S3/S
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
)
Series
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
1,720 KµSCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 250.00 ($ 220.00)
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
$ 220.00 ($ 195.00)
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
7,311 aUEC
Specifications
Height
6 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
27 m
Width
30 m
💪
-50%
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
200 m/s
Max speed
1050 m/s
Roll rate
105.0 °/s
Pitch rate
37.0 °/s
Yaw rate
30.0 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
Lore
Released
2949
Development
Announced
12 December 2019
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The Ares Star Fighter Ion is an anti-capital fighter manufactured by Crusader Industries. Designed to lead the charge against capital ships and heavily armed flotillas, the Ares ION excels at spearheading a fleet of fighters and support ships. Its purpose-built Behring SF7E laser cannon accurately delivers high-powered shots to quickly disable the shields of gunships and, with the support of other Ares variants, efficiently incapacitate capital-class vessels.[1]

Features

Laser Cannon
The bespoke SF7E Laser Cannon is designed for the long-range targeting of large and capital-class spacecraft. Its accurate laser projectiles deliver significant impact, effectively neutralizing the shields of adversarial vessels and rendering them susceptible to direct assaults from allied forces.[1]
Missiles
The Ares is equipped with three racks, capable of accommodating a total of twenty Size 3 missiles.[1]
Equipment Storage
The Ares is equipped with an 860K μSCU storage unit and specialized gun racks, both of which are accessible from the exterior at the rear.[1]

Specifications

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Below

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear

Series variants

Ares Star Fighter Inferno
Heavy Fighter
Ares Star Fighter Ion
Heavy Fighter

Paints

Acquisition


Purchase
SystemTerminalPrice
StantonNew Deal - Crusader Showroom - Orison4,725,000

Lore

Development

2021-11-18 The Ares Inferno was originally scheduled for Alpha 3.15.0. It was delayed and implemented in the game in Alpha 3.15.1.[2]

Trivia

See also

  • Q&A: Crusader Ares

References

  1. Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Crusader Ares. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2025-03-09
  2. Star Citizen Alpha 3.15.1 patch notes. Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-11-24
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