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| name = Carrack
| name = Carrack
| image = Carrack over microTech 3.8.png
| image = Carrack over microTech 3.8.png
| size = large
| manufacturer = ANVL
| manufacturer = ANVL
| series = Carrack
| role =
| size = large
| hangar = S1
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.8.0|Alpha 3.8]]
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.8.0|Alpha 3.8.0]]
| mincrew = 4
| mincrew = 4
| maxcrew = 6
| maxcrew = 6
| length = 126.5
| width = 76.5
| height = 30
| retractedlength =
| retractedwidth =
| retractedheight =
| mass =
| cargocapacity =
| stowage =
| pledgecost = 600
| pledgecost = 600
| originalpledgecost = 350
| originalpledgecost = 350
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| originalwarbondcost = 500
| originalwarbondcost = 500
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| hangar = S1
| length = 126.5
| height = 30
| width = 76.5
| releasedate = 2938-02-01
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/carrack/Carrack
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/carrack/Carrack
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R4ZGyLQaBl-carrack
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17495-Anvil-Carrack-Flyable-Now
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17495-Anvil-Carrack-Flyable-Now
| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BBg3BTbcLo
| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BBg3BTbcLo
| brochureurl =
| qandaurl1 =
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R4ZGyLQaBl-carrack
| whitleysguideurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/20067-Whitleys-Guide-Carrack
| releasedate = 2938
| conceptdate = 2014-11-28
| saledate =
| queryimage =
}}
}}


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==Features==
==Features==
*'''Self-sufficient exploration:''' On-board accommodations allow for truly self-sufficient flight, including crew medical and repair facilities, and a mapping-oriented sensor suite capable of always charting a route on the go.<ref name="ReferenceB" />
{{List item|Self-sufficient exploration|On-board accommodations allow for truly self-sufficient flight, including crew medical and repair facilities, and a mapping-oriented sensor suite capable of always charting a route on the go.<ref name="ReferenceB" /> The Carrack's Tier 2 medical bed allows players to respawn up to 50 kilometers away.
}}
*'''Extended range''': The ship features reinforced fuel tanks for long-duration flight, a highly advanced [[Tarsus Electronics|Tarsus]] Tunneler [[jump drive]] array and a dedicated computer core room that allows it to put the maximum processing power into jump charting operations.<ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name="ReferenceB" />
{{List item
*'''Scout crafts''': The Carrack houses a [[Pisces]]-class scout ship that is able to launch from its hangar, an [[Ursa]] rover, and unmanned explorer drone pods.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
|Extended range
*'''Canopy protection''': The Carrack features a beautiful single-pane multi-story cockpit window that offers an unprecedented view alongside a titanium-reinforced blast cover capable of sealing off the ship quickly when danger strikes. When in blast mode, the Carrack relies on its extensive onboard sensors for flight.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
|The ship features reinforced fuel tanks for long-duration flight, a highly advanced [[Tarsus Electronics|Tarsus]] Tunneler [[jump drive]] array and a dedicated computer core room that allows it to put the maximum processing power into jump charting operations.<ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name="ReferenceB" />
*'''Bridge''': The Carrack's bridge is divided into two levels which features extensive scanning, mapping, charting sensor suites, multiple crew stations and a large unobstructed canopy.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> The lower level include 3 handing control seats, the center being the pilot seat. The upper level includes 2 crew stations and a commander station which has the ability to pilot the ship. The starboard control station is also able to control the remote turret that is located on the top of the ship.
}}
*'''Modules''': The Carrack is capable of carrying 3 swappable modules under its belly. These modules are designed to allow the Carrack to adapt to a more specific job. The default modules on the Carrack are cargo modules, capable of carrying 456 total SCU of cargo.
{{List item
|Scout crafts
|The Carrack houses a [[Pisces]]-class scout ship that is able to launch from its hangar, an [[Ursa]] rover, and unmanned explorer drone pods.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
}}
{{List item
|Canopy protection
|The Carrack features a beautiful single-pane multi-story cockpit window that offers an unprecedented view alongside a titanium-reinforced blast cover capable of sealing off the ship quickly when danger strikes. When in blast mode, the Carrack relies on its extensive onboard sensors for flight.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
}}
{{List item|Bridge|The Carrack's bridge is divided into two levels which features extensive scanning, mapping, charting sensor suites, multiple crew stations and a large unobstructed canopy.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> The lower level include 3 hanging control seats, the center being the pilot seat. The upper level includes 2 crew stations and a commander station which has the ability to pilot the ship. The starboard control station is also able to control the remote turret that is located on the top of the ship.
}}
{{List item
|Modules
|The Carrack is capable of carrying 3 swappable modules under its belly. These modules are designed to allow the Carrack to adapt to a more specific job. The default modules on the Carrack are cargo modules, capable of carrying 456 total SCU of cargo.
}}


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


== Model ==
==Model==


===Ship profile===
===Ship profile===

<tabber>
<tabber>
In space=
In space=
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!Rear
!Rear
|-
|-
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|}
|}
</tabber>
</tabber>


===Series variants===
===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}
*'''Other possible variants:''' According to lore, military version of Carrack are actively produced and utilized by the UEEN.<ref name="whitley">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Whitley’s Guide: The Anvil Aerospace Carrack|volume=8|month=2|startpage=17|endpage=20|accessdate=2023-06-20}}</ref>

===Special editions===

'''Carrack Expedition'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|[[File:Carrack Expedition Concept.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|Become a trailblazing beacon in the darkest reaches of space with this limited-edition livery that celebrates the fearless crews piloting Carracks bravely into the unknown.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/carrack/Carrack-Expedition|text=Carrack Expedition pledge page|accessdate=30/12/2021}}</ref>
|}


===Paints===
===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Category:Carrack_series#Paints}}
{{for|more information|:Carrack series/Paints}}


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Auspicious Red"|"Auspicious Red"]]
!Image
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Best in Show 2950"|"Best in Show 2950"]]
!Paint Name
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Citizens for Prosperity Garnet"|"Citizens for Prosperity Garnet"]]
!Description
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Frontier Fighters Camo"|"Frontier Fighters Camo"]]
!Price (aUEC)
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Headhunters Trauma"|"Headhunters Trauma"]]
!Price ($)
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Polar"|"Polar"]]
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Purple Haze"|"Purple Haze"]]
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Red Alert"|"Red Alert"]]
![[Carrack series/Paints#"Stormbringer"|"Stormbringer"]]
|-
|-
|[[File:Carrack Auspicious Red in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Carrack Auspicious Red in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Auspicious Red"
|Red colour with gold & dark grey accents and gold rooster head decals. '''Limited sale. Only available during the annual [[Red Festival]] event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19079-Lunar-New-Year-2023|text=Lunar New Year 2023|accessdate=2023-03-27}}</ref>
|[not available]
|19.00
|-
|[[File:Carrack BIS2950 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Carrack BIS2950 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Carrack Citizens For Prosperity - Icon.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Best in Show 2950"
|[[File:Carrack Frontier Fighters - Icon.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|White colour with dark grey, gold and red accents and yellow tinted windows. '''Limited edition. Reward only to Carrack owners during the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2950|IAE2950]] event.'''
|[[File:Carrack Head Hunters - Icon.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[not available]
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Carrack Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Carrack Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Carrack Purple Haze in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Polar"
|White and dark grey colour with grey and red accents and grey tinted windows.
|[not available]
|19.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Carrack-Polar-Paint|text=Carrack Polar Paint|accessdate=30/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Carrack Red Alert in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Carrack Red Alert in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Red Alert"
|Metallic red and grey in colour with red and grey accents. '''Limited edition. Reward only to Carrack owners during the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2952|IAE2952]] event.'''
|[not available]
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Carrack Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Carrack Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Stormbringer"
|Dark grey in colour with blue and white accents.
|[not available]
|14.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Carrack-Stormbringer-Paint|text=Carrack Stormbringer Paint|accessdate=30/12/2021}}</ref>
|}
|}


== Universe availability ==
== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
<tabber>
Early development=
In [[2815]], the [[UEEN Carraway|UEEN cruiser ''Carraway'']], dispatched to investigate peculiar transmissions within the [[Tohil system|Tohil System's]] dense asteroid field, tragically vanished with its entire crew. This incident caused embarrassment for the [[United Empire of Earth Navy|Admiralty]], as they had previously debated the value of utilizing warships for exploratory missions. To mitigate the loss and improve upon the missions previously undertaken by larger warships, a secret no-bid contract was awarded to [[Anvil Aerospace]].
|-|
Unexpected appearance=
The year [[2822]] marked a significant turning point when the Anvil Carrack made an unexpected appearance at the [[MacArthur|MacArthur Naval Base]] in [[Kilian system|Kilian]]. Aerospace enthusiasts were astounded by the ship's impressive design and mystified about its origin. Developing a spacecraft in secrecy is a complex and costly endeavor, typically pursued when it can impact the balance of power. However, the Carrack, as the first corvette-sized, dedicated exploration ship in the Navy's inventory, seemed to have emerged fully formed and ready for service, leaving many perplexed.
|-|
Ship's classification=
The unexpected arrival of the Carrack sparked widespread speculation about its true purpose. Sinister theories circulated, suggesting it might be a disguised electronic warfare vessel or harbored a powerful new type of weapon. However, these conjectures proved to be unfounded. The ship's classification, which was subsequently revoked, was intended to conceal the actual reason behind its development—a need for a dedicated explorer to replace and enhance the missions carried out by larger warships.
|-|
Remarkable journey=
Despite the controversies surrounding its creation, the [[:Category:UEEN Carrack-class vessels|UEEN Carracks]] embarked on a remarkable journey of expert survey work that spanned more than a century. These military Carracks logged numerous discoveries, meticulously surveying moons, comets, jump points, and asteroid fields. Even to this day, they continue to be actively produced and utilized.<ref name="whitley"/>
|-|
Civilianization=
In the early days following the Carrack's launch in UEEN service, its exceptional blend of military durability and appealing design captured the attention of the galaxy. Anvil Aerospace, the ship's manufacturer, received an overwhelming response, with over four thousand requests from organizations and individuals eager to acquire their own Carrack. Anvil sought permission from the military to sell the ship to civilians once the initial 18-month construction contract ended in [[2825]]. However, the military initially declined due to the classified nature of the Carrack's original design process. Despite believing the decision to be wrong, Anvil chose not to contest it, as they didn't want to jeopardize their standing as a prime contractor for other projects like the [[F7A Hornet|Hornet]]. It would take the replacement of the staff officers who classified the destruction of the ''Carraway'' and several decades of waiting before the government finally relented.
|-|
UEEN restrictions=
In [[2933]], Anvil finally obtained authorization to develop a civilian version of the Carrack. However, the UEEN imposed certain requirements, including a complete overhaul of the sensor software and the prohibition of producing civilian Carracks in the same facilities as the military hulls. Development work commenced promptly but encountered delays. Rewriting the software proved challenging, and teams faced difficulties adapting the ship's standard metrics to civilian equipment, even in seemingly simple aspects like the dimensions of the loading ramp. To secure a slot in the initial production run, prospective captains were encouraged to place a deposit, leading to a "Carrack craze" as people bought and traded planned future hulls. Owners closely followed the progress of the civilian version through the various development delays.
|-|
Carrack Day=
Finally, on February 21, [[2938]], the first civilianized Carrack, affectionately named ''[[Sonny Boy]]'' by its crew, was delivered. This momentous occasion is annually celebrated as an unofficial "Carrack Day" by Carrack user groups. Civilian Carracks and their crews swiftly became a symbol of humanity's finest spacefarers, dedicated to the noble pursuit of exploration rather than commerce or defense. They represented the epitome of human curiosity and the aspiration to venture into the unknown for both knowledge and profit.<ref name="whitley"/>
|-|
Variants=
According to lore, military version of Carrack are actively produced and utilized by the UEEN.<ref name="whitley">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Whitley’s Guide: The Anvil Aerospace Carrack|volume=8|month=2|startpage=17|endpage=20|accessdate=2023-06-20}}</ref>
</tabber>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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|IAE2951-day1-anvil-carrack-top.jpg
|IAE2951-day1-anvil-carrack-top.jpg
|IAE2951-day1-anvil-carrack-close.jpg
|IAE2951-day1-anvil-carrack-close.jpg
}}
|-|
'Expedition'=
{{gallery
|Carrack Expedition - Icon.png
|Carrack-expedition-02.png
|Carrack- expedition-01.png
|Carrack Expedition Concept.jpg
}}
|-|
Official paints=
{{gallery
|Carrack Auspicious Red landed - Isometric - Cut.png
|Carrack Auspicious Red - Icon.png
|Carrack - Best in Show 2950 Skin.jpg
|Carrack BIS2950 - Icon.png
|Carrack Polar - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Carrack Polar - Icon.png
|Carrack Red Alert Landed in hangar - Isometric.jpg
|Carrack Red Alert - Icon.png
|Carrack Stormbringer - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Carrack Stormbringer - Icon.png
}}
}}
|-|
|-|
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|Carrack Front Top Space.png
|Carrack Front Top Space.png
}}
}}
</tabber>

==Lore==
<tabber>
Early development=

In [[2815]], the [[UEEN Carraway|UEEN cruiser ''Carraway'']], dispatched to investigate peculiar transmissions within the [[Tohil system|Tohil System's]] dense asteroid field, tragically vanished with its entire crew. This incident caused embarrassment for the [[United Empire of Earth Navy|Admiralty]], as they had previously debated the value of utilizing warships for exploratory missions. To mitigate the loss and improve upon the missions previously undertaken by larger warships, a secret no-bid contract was awarded to [[Anvil Aerospace]].

The year [[2822]] marked a significant turning point when the Anvil Carrack made an unexpected appearance at the [[MacArthur|MacArthur Naval Base]] in [[Kilian system|Kilian]]. Aerospace enthusiasts were astounded by the ship's impressive design and mystified about its origin. Developing a spacecraft in secrecy is a complex and costly endeavor, typically pursued when it can impact the balance of power. However, the Carrack, as the first corvette-sized, dedicated exploration ship in the Navy's inventory, seemed to have emerged fully formed and ready for service, leaving many perplexed.

The unexpected arrival of the Carrack sparked widespread speculation about its true purpose. Sinister theories circulated, suggesting it might be a disguised electronic warfare vessel or harbored a powerful new type of weapon. However, these conjectures proved to be unfounded. The ship's classification, which was subsequently revoked, was intended to conceal the actual reason behind its development—a need for a dedicated explorer to replace and enhance the missions carried out by larger warships.

Despite the controversies surrounding its creation, the [[:Category:UEEN Carrack-class vessels|UEEN Carracks]] embarked on a remarkable journey of expert survey work that spanned more than a century. These military Carracks logged numerous discoveries, meticulously surveying moons, comets, jump points, and asteroid fields. Even to this day, they continue to be actively produced and utilized.<ref name="whitley"/>
|-|
|-|
=CitizenCon 2019
Civilianization=
{{gallery

|Carrack made of ice.jpg
In the early days following the Carrack's launch in UEEN service, its exceptional blend of military durability and appealing design captured the attention of the galaxy. Anvil Aerospace, the ship's manufacturer, received an overwhelming response, with over four thousand requests from organizations and individuals eager to acquire their own Carrack. Anvil sought permission from the military to sell the ship to civilians once the initial 18-month construction contract ended in [[2825]]. However, the military initially declined due to the classified nature of the Carrack's original design process. Despite believing the decision to be wrong, Anvil chose not to contest it, as they didn't want to jeopardize their standing as a prime contractor for other projects like the [[F7A Hornet|Hornet]]. It would take the replacement of the staff officers who classified the destruction of the ''Carraway'' and several decades of waiting before the government finally relented.
}}

In [[2933]], Anvil finally obtained authorization to develop a civilian version of the Carrack. However, the UEEN imposed certain requirements, including a complete overhaul of the sensor software and the prohibition of producing civilian Carracks in the same facilities as the military hulls. Development work commenced promptly but encountered delays. Rewriting the software proved challenging, and teams faced difficulties adapting the ship's standard metrics to civilian equipment, even in seemingly simple aspects like the dimensions of the loading ramp. To secure a slot in the initial production run, prospective captains were encouraged to place a deposit, leading to a "Carrack craze" as people bought and traded planned future hulls. Owners closely followed the progress of the civilian version through the various development delays.

Finally, on February 21st, [[2938]], the first civilianized Carrack, affectionately named ''[[Sonny Boy]]'' by its crew, was delivered. This momentous occasion is annually celebrated as an unofficial "Carrack Day" by Carrack user groups. Civilian Carracks and their crews swiftly became a symbol of humanity's finest spacefarers, dedicated to the noble pursuit of exploration rather than commerce or defense. They represented the epitome of human curiosity and the aspiration to venture into the unknown for both knowledge and profit.<ref name="whitley"/>
</tabber>
</tabber>


==Development==
==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
*On 2013-11-23, CIG conducted a poll with the community to decide the role of the ship that was coming next.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13391-Letter-From-The-Chairman-30-Million|text=Letter from the Chairman: $30 Million!|accessdate=2020-03-23}}</ref> On 2013-11-25, the exploration role won the poll, and the Carrack was announced.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13394-Letter-From-The-Chairman-31-Million|text=Letter from the Chairman: $31 Million|accessdate=2020-03-23}}</ref> On 2013-11-26, the Carrack officially became promised feature of the $33 million [[Stretch Goals|crowdfunding goal]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/13400-Letter-From-The-Chairman-33-Million|text=Letter From The Chairman: $33 Million}}</ref>
{| class="timeline"
*The initial concept of the ship was designed by [[Gurmukh Bhasin]] and [[Omar Aweidah]] (concept artist).<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14631-Meet-The-Devs|text=Meet the Devs: Gurmukh Bhasin|trx=meet-devs-gurmukh-bhasin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14345-Monthly-Report-November|text=Monthly Report: November 2014|accessdate=2020-03-23}}</ref> It is also the first large Anvil ship that went into development. The concept art of the ship was first revealed on 2014-11-28.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14323-Into-The-Unknown-A-Carrack-Her-Crew|text=Anvil Carrack Concept Sale}}</ref> On 2017-10-06, the Carrack went in production on white box phrase,<ref>[https://youtu.be/yiPWcsZfLRw?t=4148 Happy Hour Gamedev: Creating a Space Whale on Youtube]</ref> but stopped afterwards due to development priorities. On 2018-11-23, the Carrack resumed into production with a 5-person team from [[Foundry 42 UK]]. The ship was scaled back to roughly the original size of the concept.<ref name="anni2948">[https://youtu.be/VGEwCHu8Wa8?t=492 Star Citizen: Anniversary 2948 - Anvil Aerospace on Youtube]</ref>
|-
|2013-11-23
|CIG conducted a poll with the community to decide the role of the ship that was coming next.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13391-Letter-From-The-Chairman-30-Million|text=Letter from the Chairman: $30 Million!|accessdate=2020-03-23}}</ref>
|-
|2013-11-25
|The exploration role won the poll, and the Carrack was announced.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13394-Letter-From-The-Chairman-31-Million|text=Letter from the Chairman: $31 Million|accessdate=2020-03-23}}</ref>
|-
|2013-11-26
|The Carrack officially became promised feature of the $33 million [[Stretch Goals|crowdfunding goal]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/13400-Letter-From-The-Chairman-33-Million|text=Letter From The Chairman: $33 Million}}</ref>
|-
|2014-11-28
|It is also the first large Anvil ship that went into development. The concept art of the ship was first revealed.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14323-Into-The-Unknown-A-Carrack-Her-Crew|text=Anvil Carrack Concept Sale}}</ref>
|-
|2015-03-31
|The initial concept of the ship was designed by [[Gurmukh Bhasin]] and [[Omar Aweidah]] (concept artist).<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14631-Meet-The-Devs|text=Meet the Devs: Gurmukh Bhasin|trx=meet-devs-gurmukh-bhasin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14345-Monthly-Report-November|text=Monthly Report: November 2014|accessdate=2020-03-23}}</ref>
|-
|2017-10-06
|The Carrack went in production on white box phrase,<ref>[https://youtu.be/yiPWcsZfLRw?t=4148 Happy Hour Gamedev: Creating a Space Whale on YouTube]</ref> but stopped afterwards due to development priorities.
|-
|2018-11-23
|The Carrack resumed into production with a 5-person team from [[Foundry 42 UK]]. The ship was scaled back to roughly the original size of the concept.<ref name="anni2948">[https://youtu.be/VGEwCHu8Wa8?t=492 Star Citizen: Anniversary 2948 - Anvil Aerospace on YouTube]</ref>
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Carrack is the favourite ship of [[Jared Huckaby]] (Disco Lando). He is forced to like the ship as he is ''"legally bounded by his obligation to the community to like the ship"''.<ref name="anni2948" /> It is originated from the ship shape segment on 2018-04-12, he asked the community to vote his favorite ship in the comments,<ref>[https://youtu.be/55OAW0ont88?t=2046 Star Citizen: Around the Verse - A New Origin on Youtube]{{trx|url=around-the-verse-a-new-origin}}</ref> his favourite ship officially became the Carrack on 2018-05-03.<ref>[https://youtu.be/iqVnBrYu2Ns?t=1903 Star Citizen: Around the Verse - The Labours of Hercules on Youtube]{{trx|url=around-the-verse-the-labours-of-hercules}}</ref>
*Carrack is the favourite ship of [[Jared Huckaby]] (Disco Lando). He is forced to like the ship as he is ''"legally bounded by his obligation to the community to like the ship"''.<ref name="anni2948" /> It is originated from the ship shape segment on 2018-04-12, he asked the community to vote his favorite ship in the comments,<ref>[https://youtu.be/55OAW0ont88?t=2046 Star Citizen: Around the Verse - A New Origin on YouTube]{{trx|url=around-the-verse-a-new-origin}}</ref> his favourite ship officially became the Carrack on 2018-05-03.<ref>[https://youtu.be/iqVnBrYu2Ns?t=1903 Star Citizen: Around the Verse - The Labours of Hercules on YouTube]{{trx|url=around-the-verse-the-labours-of-hercules}}</ref>
*Carrack was released with a minigame.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
*Carrack was released with a minigame.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
* The name of the class comes from a three- or four-masted ocean-going sailing ship that was developed in the 14th to 15th centuries in Europe. The origin of the term ''carraca'' is unclear, perhaps from Arabic ''qaraqir'' "merchant ship", itself of unknown origin (maybe from Latin ''carricare'' "to load a car" or Greek ''καρκαρίς'' "load of timber") or the Arabic القُرْقُورُ (''al-qurqoor'') and from thence to the Greek κέρκουρος (''kerkouros'') meaning approximately "lighter" (barge) literally, "shorn tail", a possible reference to the ship's flat stern).
*The name of the class comes from a three- or four-masted ocean-going sailing ship that was developed in the 14th to 15th centuries in Europe. The origin of the term ''carraca'' is unclear, perhaps from Arabic ''qaraqir'' "merchant ship", itself of unknown origin (maybe from Latin ''carricare'' "to load a car" or Greek ''καρκαρίς'' "load of timber") or the Arabic القُرْقُورُ (''al-qurqoor'') and from thence to the Greek κέρκουρος (''kerkouros'') meaning approximately "lighter" (barge) literally, "shorn tail", a possible reference to the ship's flat stern).
*'''Naval Station of La Carraca''', is a naval shipyard and a naval base in San Fernando, Spain. It is a naval base for the construction and repair of ships, and the storage and distribution of arms and ammunition. The first military establishment of its kind to be created in Spain under the naval policy of Felipe V, it was developed by Patiño and the Marquis de la Ensenada. Though work on building the shipyard began in 1720, the formal decree issued by Fernando VI on October 3, 1752, accelerated its construction until it was completed in the late 18th century.
*'''Naval Station of La Carraca''', is a naval shipyard and a naval base in San Fernando, Spain. It is a naval base for the construction and repair of ships, and the storage and distribution of arms and ammunition. The first military establishment of its kind to be created in Spain under the naval policy of Felipe V, it was developed by Patiño and the Marquis de la Ensenada. Though work on building the shipyard began in 1720, the formal decree issued by Fernando VI on October 3, 1752, accelerated its construction until it was completed in the late 18th century.


==See also==
==See also==

*[https://rellim.thebase.sc/carrack/ A virtual tour of the Carrack's interior]
*[https://rellim.thebase.sc/carrack/ A virtual tour of the Carrack's interior]


==References==
==References==
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{{Short description|Deep-space multi-crew explorer manufactured by Anvil Aerospace}}
{{Short description|Deep-space multi-crew explorer manufactured by Anvil Aerospace}}

[[Category:Reconnaissance ships]]

Latest revision as of 13:30, 11 March 2025

This article is about the civilian-edition of the Carrack-class explorer. For other uses, see Carrack (disambiguation).
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Carrack
Flight ready
Carrack
Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Role
Expedition
Size
Large (S5/L)
Series
Carrack
Loaner
Ursa, C8X Pisces Expedition
Capacity
Crew
4 – 6
Cargo
456 SCU
Stowage
8,920 KµSCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 600.00 ($ 350.00)
Warbond
$ 500.00
Availability
Time-limited sales
Claim
48m 17s
Expedite
16m 6s
Expedite fee
19,595 aUEC
Specifications
Height
30 m
Mass
4,397,860 kg
Length
126.5 m
Width
76.5 m
CS
0%
EM
0%
IR
0%
💪
-54%
⚡
0%
〰️
0%
🔥
0%
☣️
0%
💫
-100%
Health
0 ❤️
Scm speed
140 m/s
0 to scm
0 s
Scm to 0
0 s
Max speed
1,050 m/s
0 to max
0 s
Max to 0
0 s
Roll rate
30 °/s
Pitch rate
16 °/s
Yaw rate
16 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0.8 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
Lore
Released
2938
Development
Announced
28 November 2014
UUID
f6d606c9-b324-4efa-814f-15a59047a6a5
Class name
ANVL_Carrack
Game build
4.1.0-LIVE.9650658
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The Anvil Carrack is a multi-crew explorer that has more than earned its long-standing status as the go-to pathfinder for both military and civilian services. The Carrack comes with two additional craft - Anvil's own specially designed Pisces snub, and an RSI Ursa Rover.[1] It is built as a single, self-sustaining ship that can make long-duration voyages through the roughest areas of space. It's designed specifically for transiting jump points, dealing with extreme conditions in space and getting back home.[2]

Since its time in the UEE Navy, it has been the vanguard of every UEE exploration effort in recent years. Combined with the high-tensile hull armor, the Carrack is one of the safest exploration ships in the galaxy.[3] The Carrack is now declassified and it is available for civilian use.[4]

Features

Self-sufficient exploration
On-board accommodations allow for truly self-sufficient flight, including crew medical and repair facilities, and a mapping-oriented sensor suite capable of always charting a route on the go.[4] The Carrack's Tier 2 medical bed allows players to respawn up to 50 kilometers away.
Extended range
The ship features reinforced fuel tanks for long-duration flight, a highly advanced Tarsus Tunneler jump drive array and a dedicated computer core room that allows it to put the maximum processing power into jump charting operations.[3][4]
Scout crafts
The Carrack houses a Pisces-class scout ship that is able to launch from its hangar, an Ursa rover, and unmanned explorer drone pods.[3]
Canopy protection
The Carrack features a beautiful single-pane multi-story cockpit window that offers an unprecedented view alongside a titanium-reinforced blast cover capable of sealing off the ship quickly when danger strikes. When in blast mode, the Carrack relies on its extensive onboard sensors for flight.[3]
Bridge
The Carrack's bridge is divided into two levels which features extensive scanning, mapping, charting sensor suites, multiple crew stations and a large unobstructed canopy.[3] The lower level include 3 hanging control seats, the center being the pilot seat. The upper level includes 2 crew stations and a commander station which has the ability to pilot the ship. The starboard control station is also able to control the remote turret that is located on the top of the ship.
Modules
The Carrack is capable of carrying 3 swappable modules under its belly. These modules are designed to allow the Carrack to adapt to a more specific job. The default modules on the Carrack are cargo modules, capable of carrying 456 total SCU of cargo.

Specifications

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Below

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear

Series variants

Carrack
Carrack
Expedition
Carrack Expedition
Carrack Expedition
Expedition

Paints

For more information, see Carrack series/Paints.
"Auspicious Red" "Best in Show 2950" "Citizens for Prosperity Garnet" "Frontier Fighters Camo" "Headhunters Trauma" "Polar" "Purple Haze" "Red Alert" "Stormbringer"

Acquisition

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StantonAstro Armada - Area 1834,398,000
Carrack is not available for rental

Lore

In 2815, the UEEN cruiser Carraway, dispatched to investigate peculiar transmissions within the Tohil System's dense asteroid field, tragically vanished with its entire crew. This incident caused embarrassment for the Admiralty, as they had previously debated the value of utilizing warships for exploratory missions. To mitigate the loss and improve upon the missions previously undertaken by larger warships, a secret no-bid contract was awarded to Anvil Aerospace.

The year 2822 marked a significant turning point when the Anvil Carrack made an unexpected appearance at the MacArthur Naval Base in Kilian. Aerospace enthusiasts were astounded by the ship's impressive design and mystified about its origin. Developing a spacecraft in secrecy is a complex and costly endeavor, typically pursued when it can impact the balance of power. However, the Carrack, as the first corvette-sized, dedicated exploration ship in the Navy's inventory, seemed to have emerged fully formed and ready for service, leaving many perplexed.

The unexpected arrival of the Carrack sparked widespread speculation about its true purpose. Sinister theories circulated, suggesting it might be a disguised electronic warfare vessel or harbored a powerful new type of weapon. However, these conjectures proved to be unfounded. The ship's classification, which was subsequently revoked, was intended to conceal the actual reason behind its development—a need for a dedicated explorer to replace and enhance the missions carried out by larger warships.

Despite the controversies surrounding its creation, the UEEN Carracks embarked on a remarkable journey of expert survey work that spanned more than a century. These military Carracks logged numerous discoveries, meticulously surveying moons, comets, jump points, and asteroid fields. Even to this day, they continue to be actively produced and utilized.[5]

In the early days following the Carrack's launch in UEEN service, its exceptional blend of military durability and appealing design captured the attention of the galaxy. Anvil Aerospace, the ship's manufacturer, received an overwhelming response, with over four thousand requests from organizations and individuals eager to acquire their own Carrack. Anvil sought permission from the military to sell the ship to civilians once the initial 18-month construction contract ended in 2825. However, the military initially declined due to the classified nature of the Carrack's original design process. Despite believing the decision to be wrong, Anvil chose not to contest it, as they didn't want to jeopardize their standing as a prime contractor for other projects like the Hornet. It would take the replacement of the staff officers who classified the destruction of the Carraway and several decades of waiting before the government finally relented.

In 2933, Anvil finally obtained authorization to develop a civilian version of the Carrack. However, the UEEN imposed certain requirements, including a complete overhaul of the sensor software and the prohibition of producing civilian Carracks in the same facilities as the military hulls. Development work commenced promptly but encountered delays. Rewriting the software proved challenging, and teams faced difficulties adapting the ship's standard metrics to civilian equipment, even in seemingly simple aspects like the dimensions of the loading ramp. To secure a slot in the initial production run, prospective captains were encouraged to place a deposit, leading to a "Carrack craze" as people bought and traded planned future hulls. Owners closely followed the progress of the civilian version through the various development delays.

Finally, on February 21, 2938, the first civilianized Carrack, affectionately named Sonny Boy by its crew, was delivered. This momentous occasion is annually celebrated as an unofficial "Carrack Day" by Carrack user groups. Civilian Carracks and their crews swiftly became a symbol of humanity's finest spacefarers, dedicated to the noble pursuit of exploration rather than commerce or defense. They represented the epitome of human curiosity and the aspiration to venture into the unknown for both knowledge and profit.[5]

According to lore, military version of Carrack are actively produced and utilized by the UEEN.[5]

For a full gallery, see Category:Carrack images.

Development

2013-11-23 CIG conducted a poll with the community to decide the role of the ship that was coming next.[6]
2013-11-25 The exploration role won the poll, and the Carrack was announced.[7]
2013-11-26 The Carrack officially became promised feature of the $33 million crowdfunding goal.[8]
2014-11-28 It is also the first large Anvil ship that went into development. The concept art of the ship was first revealed.[9]
2015-03-31 The initial concept of the ship was designed by Gurmukh Bhasin and Omar Aweidah (concept artist).[10][11]
2017-10-06 The Carrack went in production on white box phrase,[12] but stopped afterwards due to development priorities.
2018-11-23 The Carrack resumed into production with a 5-person team from Foundry 42 UK. The ship was scaled back to roughly the original size of the concept.[13]

Trivia

  • Carrack is the favourite ship of Jared Huckaby (Disco Lando). He is forced to like the ship as he is "legally bounded by his obligation to the community to like the ship".[13] It is originated from the ship shape segment on 2018-04-12, he asked the community to vote his favorite ship in the comments,[14] his favourite ship officially became the Carrack on 2018-05-03.[15]
  • Carrack was released with a minigame.[3]
  • The name of the class comes from a three- or four-masted ocean-going sailing ship that was developed in the 14th to 15th centuries in Europe. The origin of the term carraca is unclear, perhaps from Arabic qaraqir "merchant ship", itself of unknown origin (maybe from Latin carricare "to load a car" or Greek καρκαρίς "load of timber") or the Arabic القُرْقُورُ (al-qurqoor) and from thence to the Greek κέρκουρος (kerkouros) meaning approximately "lighter" (barge) literally, "shorn tail", a possible reference to the ship's flat stern).
  • Naval Station of La Carraca, is a naval shipyard and a naval base in San Fernando, Spain. It is a naval base for the construction and repair of ships, and the storage and distribution of arms and ammunition. The first military establishment of its kind to be created in Spain under the naval policy of Felipe V, it was developed by Patiño and the Marquis de la Ensenada. Though work on building the shipyard began in 1720, the formal decree issued by Fernando VI on October 3, 1752, accelerated its construction until it was completed in the late 18th century.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Carrack Comm-Link. Transmission - Comm-Link
  2. ↑ Q&A: MISC Endeavor - Part II. Transmission - Comm-Link
  3. ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Into The Unknown A Carrack Her Crew. Transmission - Comm-Link
  4. ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Carrack - Ship page. Pledge Store
  5. ↑ Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Whitley’s Guide: The Anvil Aerospace Carrack". Jump Point. Vol. 8 no. 2. pp.17–20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  6. ↑ Letter from the Chairman: $30 Million!. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2020-03-23
  7. ↑ Letter from the Chairman: $31 Million. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2020-03-23
  8. ↑ Letter From The Chairman: $33 Million. Transmission - Comm-Link
  9. ↑ Anvil Carrack Concept Sale. Transmission - Comm-Link
  10. ↑ Meet the Devs: Gurmukh Bhasin. Transmission - Comm-Link
  11. ↑ Monthly Report: November 2014. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2020-03-23
  12. ↑ Happy Hour Gamedev: Creating a Space Whale on YouTube
  13. ↑ Jump up to: 13.0 13.1 Star Citizen: Anniversary 2948 - Anvil Aerospace on YouTube
  14. ↑ Star Citizen: Around the Verse - A New Origin on YouTube( transcript by Relay)
  15. ↑ Star Citizen: Around the Verse - The Labours of Hercules on YouTube( transcript by Relay)
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