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{{Vehicle
{{Infobox vehicle
| image = Caterpillar_firing_guns_-_Front_Port.jpg
| uuid = dc39ca6b-1d76-4db5-9346-356f49954978
| image = Caterpillar flying fast through space - Cropped.jpg
| name = Caterpillar
| name = Caterpillar
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar
| manufacturer = DRAK
| manufacturer = DRAK
| role = Heavy freight
| series = Caterpillar
| size = Large
| role = Heavy Freight
| mincrew = 1
| size = large
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.0|Alpha 2.6.0]]
| mincrew = 2
| maxcrew = 4
| maxcrew = 4
| series =
| length = 111.5
| width = 39.5
| height = 13.4
| mass = 1508063
| cargocapacity = 576
| cargocapacity = 576
| stowagespace = 576000000
| stowage =
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.0|Alpha 2.6.0]]
| loanervehicle =
| buycost = 4686600
| rentable = false
| rentableac = false
| rentcost =
| rentcostac =
| claimtime = 18:00
| expeditetime = 06:00
| expeditecost = 9000
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| pledgecost = 330
| pledgecost = 330
| originalpledgecost = 225
| originalpledgecost = 225
| warbondcost = 295
| warbondcost = 295
| originalwarbondcost =
| originalwarbondcost =
| length = 111.5
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| beam = 39.5
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14331-Raid-Commander-The-Drake-Caterpillar
| height = 13.4
| combatspeed = 99
| maxspeed = 894
| mass = 1660063
| releasedate = {{SDA|sctime=yes|2871}}
| retiredate =
| developedfrom =
| developedinto =
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VY4WmNG9v6-caterpillar
| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14331-Raid-Commander-The-Drake-Caterpillar
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf
| trailerurl =
| trailerurl =
| qandaurl1 =
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VY4WmNG9v6-caterpillar
| releasedate = 2871
| conceptdate = 2012-11-18
| saledate =
| queryimage =
}}
}}


The [[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] '''Caterpillar''' is a large, modular cargo ship with a focus on significant capacity and flexibility. It is commonly used for legitimate commerce, extended search, and rescue missions. However, because of the low cost and popularity among civilians, the Caterpillar is known for being used by pirates as the storage location fo their ill-gotten gains.<ref name="pledge">{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar|text=Caterpillar - Ship page}}</ref><ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI|url=media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Caterpillar - Ship Brochure}}</ref>
The '''Caterpillar''' is a large [[:Category:Cargo ships|cargo ship]] manufactured by [[Drake Interplanetary]]. It has established itself as a dependable and economically viable multi-role vessel, suitable for a wide range of applications, including commercial activities and combat assistance. Recognized as a robust alternative to the widely used Hull series, the Caterpillar is a freighter that offers substantial armament and extensive customization options. <ref name="pledge">{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar|text=Caterpillar - Ship page}}</ref><ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI|url=media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Caterpillar - Ship Brochure}}</ref>


==Features==
==Features==


{{List item
*'''Command Module:''' The Command Module can be detached from the main hull and used as an independent ship. It can be used to move multiple Caterpillar hulls, or an escape ship, even at some shipping stations, Caterpillar crews have been known to race Command Modules while waiting for their cargo to be transferred.
|Command ship
*'''Cargo Module:''' The Cargo Modules are outfitted with side-access elevator that allows all the sections to act as self-contained units, which allows people to add or remove cargo without disturbing any of the other modules.
|The Caterpillar has a command ship that can detach from the primary hull and operate independently, transporting multiple Caterpillar hulls or serving as an emergency escape vehicle. Crews of Caterpillar vessels often race command modules while waiting for cargo transfer.
*'''Front Cargo Bay:''' The Front Cargo Bay can be used for additional storage and housing open canopy vehicles like the [[Dragonfly]]. It is equipped with an [[airshield]], which allows crew to transfer pallets and launch small vehicles without decompressing. The module is also outfitted with a manned turret, a cargo lift, and multiple sensors to assist in piloting.
*'''Tractor Beam Station:''' The Tractor Beam Station consists of a terminal that allows the ship to safely guide debris and even errant cargo directly into the side access doors of the Cargo Modules.

== Specifications ==

{{Note|'''Note''': The specification below is a merge of the in-game data as of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.11.0|Alpha 3.11]] and the ship matrix. The small size components do not appear in game yet as the command module is not implemented.}}
<tabber>
Avionics & Systems=
{{Vehicle avionics
| radarcount = 2
| computercount = 2

| radar1quantity = 3
| radar1size = 2
| radar1manufacturer = WLOP
| radar1name = [[Chernykh]]

| radar2quantity = 1
| radar2size = 1
| radar2manufacturer =
| radar2name = S Radar

| computer1quantity = 3
| computer1size = 2
| computer1manufacturer =
| computer1name = M Computer

| computer2quantity = 1
| computer2size = 1
| computer2manufacturer =
| computer2name = S Computer
}}
}}
{{List item
{{Vehicle systems
|Cargo holds
| powerplantcount = 2
|The vessel's cargo is divided into four compartments, each with elevators on both sides for independent loading and unloading. The forward cargo bay provides extra storage for open-canopy vehicles like the Dragonfly, featuring an airshield for pallet transfer and vehicle deployment without decompression. It also includes a manned turret, cargo lift, and navigation sensors.
| coolercount = 2
| shieldgeneratorcount = 2

| powerplant1quantity = 2
| powerplant1size = 3
| powerplant1manufacturer = JUST
| powerplant1name = [[Ginzel]]

| powerplant2quantity = 2
| powerplant2size = 1
| powerplant2manufacturer = JUST
| powerplant2name = [[Endurance]]

| cooler1quantity = 2
| cooler1size = 3
| cooler1manufacturer = JUST
| cooler1name = [[ThermalCore]]

| cooler2quantity = 2
| cooler2size = 1
| cooler2manufacturer = JUST
| cooler2name = [[Thermax]]

| shieldgenerator1quantity = 2
| shieldgenerator1size = 3
| shieldgenerator1manufacturer = BASL
| shieldgenerator1name = [[Stronghold]]

| shieldgenerator2quantity = 2
| shieldgenerator2size = 1
| shieldgenerator2manufacturer = BASL
| shieldgenerator2name = [[Bulwark]]
}}
}}
{{List item
|-|
|Tractor Beam Station
Propulsion & Thrusters=
|The tractor beam station consists of a terminal that allows the ship to safely guide debris and even errant cargo directly into the side access doors of the cargo modules.
{{Vehicle propulsion
| fuelintakecount = 2
| fueltankcount = 2
| quantumdrivecount = 2
| jumpdrivecount = 1
| quantumfueltankcount = 2

| fuelintake1quantity = 2
| fuelintake1size = 3
| fuelintake1manufacturer =
| fuelintake1name = L Fuel Intake

| fuelintake2quantity = 1
| fuelintake2size = 1
| fuelintake2manufacturer =
| fuelintake2name = S Fuel Intake

| fueltank1quantity = 1
| fueltank1size = 3
| fueltank1manufacturer =
| fueltank1name = L Fuel Tank

| fueltank2quantity = 1
| fueltank2size = 1
| fueltank2manufacturer =
| fueltank2name = S Fuel Tank

| quantumdrive1quantity = 1
| quantumdrive1size = 3
| quantumdrive1manufacturer = WETK
| quantumdrive1name = [[Pontes]]

| quantumdrive2quantity = 1
| quantumdrive2size = 1
| quantumdrive2manufacturer =
| quantumdrive2name = S Quantum Drive

| jumpdrive1quantity = 1
| jumpdrive1size = 3
| jumpdrive1manufacturer =
| jumpdrive1name = L Jump Module

| quantumfueltank1quantity = 1
| quantumfueltank1size = 3
| quantumfueltank1manufacturer =
| quantumfueltank1name = L Quantum Fuel Tank

| quantumfueltank2quantity = 1
| quantumfueltank2size = 1
| quantumfueltank2manufacturer =
| quantumfueltank2name = S Quantum Fuel Tank
}}
}}
{{Note|'''Note''': Command ship detachment and Cargo Module Elevators are not yet implemented as of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.3|Alpha 3.24.3]].}}
{{Vehicle thrusters
| mainthrustercount = 3
| maneuveringthrustercount = 4


==Specifications==
| mainthruster1quantity = 2
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}
| mainthruster1size = 5
| mainthruster1manufacturer =
| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster

| mainthruster2quantity = 2
| mainthruster2size = 5
| mainthruster2manufacturer =
| mainthruster2name = Aux Thruster

| mainthruster3quantity = 2
| mainthruster3size =
| mainthruster3manufacturer =
| mainthruster3name = Main Thruster

| maneuveringthruster1quantity = 6
| maneuveringthruster1size = 5
| maneuveringthruster1manufacturer =
| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster

| maneuveringthruster2quantity = 28
| maneuveringthruster2size = 5
| maneuveringthruster2manufacturer =
| maneuveringthruster2name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster

| maneuveringthruster3quantity = 2
| maneuveringthruster3size =
| maneuveringthruster3manufacturer =
| maneuveringthruster3name = Retro Thruster

| maneuveringthruster4quantity = 6
| maneuveringthruster4size =
| maneuveringthruster4manufacturer =
| maneuveringthruster4name = Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster
}}
|-|
Weaponry=
{{Vehicle weaponry
| weaponcount = 2
| turretcount = 1
| missilerackcount = 0
| utilityitemcount = 0

| weapon1mountquantity = 1
| weapon1mountsize = 5
| weapon1mountmanufacturer =
| weapon1mountname = Dual Weapon Mount
| weapon1quantity = 2
| weapon1size = 3
| weapon1manufacturer = BEHR
| weapon1name = [[M5A Cannon]]

| weapon2mountquantity = 2
| weapon2mountsize = 3
| weapon2mountmanufacturer = FFSY
| weapon2mountname = VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount
| weapon2quantity = 2
| weapon2size = 2
| weapon2manufacturer = BEHR
| weapon2name = [[M4A Cannon]]

| turret1quantity = 2
| turret1size = 6
| turret1manufacturer =
| turret1name = Manned Turret
| turret1weaponcount = 1
| turret1weapon1quantity = 4
| turret1weapon1size = 4
| turret1weapon1manufacturer = BEHR
| turret1weapon1name = [[M6A Cannon]]
}}
</tabber>

==History==

<tabber>
First Introduction=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
In the wake of the [[Cutlass|Cutlass']] success in [[28th Century]], Drake Interplanetary's CEO and lead designer [[Jan Dredge]] was looking for a new project to move the company forward. Although the Cutlass enjoyed some success in commercial hauling, it is more known for its combat abilities. Dredge knew that they should take the same design principles and apply it to something much bigger.

The Caterpillar prototype is initially unreviled at the [[2871]] [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]]. The ship received a lot of critics for its old design, the negativity almost threatened the whole project. It wasn't until the reports of Caterpillar spread through the [[UEE|Empire]], that the tide began to turn. People were floored by two things: the ability to mix and match cargo modules and the price.<ref name="brochure"/>
|}
|-|
Kesslering Heist=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
{{Main|Kesslering Heist}}
On [[2903]]-06-21 SET, a Caterpillar broke out from heavy traffic, and rammed into an [[eriesium]] transport using the front sensor array as hooks to latch onto the hull. The front cargo door opened and pirates leapt onto the immobilized transport and cut their way inside while the turret engaged the shocked security detail.

Within five minutes, the security detail had been destroyed, the transport breached and the eriesium taken. The Command Module detached from the Caterpillar and the pirates disappeared back into the spacelane with their fighter accomplices. By the time [[Advocacy|authorities]] arrived, they found an image that permanently seared itself into the public's consciousness, a Drake Caterpillar attached to the vented husk of a transport.

Despite an exhaustive search through all the system, authorities never figured out who was behind the heist. The Caterpillar was forever tied with criminal element to the present after the event.<ref name="brochure"/>
|}
</tabber>


==Model==
==Model==


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

<tabber>
<tabber>
In space=
In space=
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</tabber>
</tabber>


===Special editions===
===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'Best In Show 2949'
|White and dark grey colour with purple accents and a IAE logo. '''Limited edition. Created to celebrate the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]] 2949 event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar-Best-In-Show-Edition|text=The Caterpillar Best In Show Edition - Pledge store}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'Pirate'
|Dark olive green and dark grey colour with pirate decals. '''It's only available when defeating "Pirate Swarm" in [[Arena Commander]].''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar-Pirate-Edition|text=The Caterpillar Pirate Edition - Pledge store}}</ref>
|}


===Paints===
===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Category:Caterpillar_series#Paints}}
{{for|more information|:Caterpillar series/Paints}}
The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Caterpillar.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
![[100 series/Paints#"Deck the Hull"|"Deck the Hull"]]
!Image
![[100 series/Paints#"Foundation Festival"|"Foundation Festival"]]
!Paint Name
![[100 series/Paints#"Ghoulish Green"|"Ghoulish Green"]]
!Description
![[100 series/Paints#"IceBreak"|"IceBreak"]]
!Price (aUEC)
![[100 series/Paints#"Mistwalker"|"Mistwalker"]]
!Price ($)
![[100 series/Paints#"Polar"|"Polar"]]
![[100 series/Paints#"Stormbringer"|"Stormbringer"]]
|-
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar DTH in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar DTH in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar FF in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Deck the Hull"
|Pale green colouring with dark grey and red accents. '''Limited edition. Reward for the [[Luminalia]] 2951 event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18448-Celebrate-Luminalia-2951|text=Celebrate Luminalia 2951|accessdate=22/12/2021}}</ref>
|[not available]
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Ghoulish Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar Ghoulish Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Ghoulish Green"
|Metallic green and dark grey colour with dark grey accents. '''Limited sale. Only available during the [[Day of the Vara]] event.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18304-Horror-Beyond-The-Stars|text=Horror Beyond The Stars - Day of the Vara 2951|accessdate=2022-05-23}}</ref>
|[not available]
|11.00
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar IceBreak in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar IceBreak in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar Mistwalker in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"IceBreak"
|White and metallic blue colour with dark grey accents. '''Limited edition. Reward for the [[Luminalia]] 2951 event.'''
|[not available]
|(Reward)
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Mistwalker landed - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Mistwalker"
|Green 3 tone digital camo pattern and dark grey colour.
|[not available]
|13.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Caterpillar-Mistwalker-Paint|text=Caterpillar Mistwalker Paint|accessdate=2022-06-05}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Polar"
|White and grey colour with dark grey accents.
|[not available]
|11.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Caterpillar-Polar-Paint|text=Caterpillar Polar Paint|accessdate=22/12/2021}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Caterpillar Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Caterpillar Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Stormbringer"
|Blue and dark grey colour with white accents.
|[not available]
|7.50 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Caterpillar-Stormbringer-Paint|text=Caterpillar Stormbringer Paint|accessdate=22/12/2021}}</ref>
|}
|}


==Acquisition==
== In-game availability & pricing ==
{{Vehicle availability}}
{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2021|05|10|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]}}


=== Buying ===
==Pledge price history==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
![[New Deal]], Lorville
![[Astro Armada]], Area18
|-
|4,686,600
|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
|}

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

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

===Pledge price history===


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|2016 holiday sale <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161223020630/https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Standalone-Ships/Drake-Caterpillar-Holiday-2016 Drake Caterpillar - 2016 Holiday Sale] Archived 2016-12-23.</ref>
|2016 holiday sale <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161223020630/https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Standalone-Ships/Drake-Caterpillar-Holiday-2016 Drake Caterpillar - 2016 Holiday Sale] Archived 2016-12-23.</ref>
|}
|}

==Lore==
<tabber>
First Introduction=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
In the wake of the [[Cutlass|Cutlass']] success in [[28th Century]], Drake Interplanetary's CEO and lead designer [[Jan Dredge]] was looking for a new project to move the company forward. Although the Cutlass enjoyed some success in commercial hauling, it is more known for its combat abilities. Dredge knew that they should take the same design principles and apply it to something much bigger. The Caterpillar prototype is initially unreviled at the [[2871]] [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]]. The ship received a lot of critics for its old design, the negativity almost threatened the whole project. It wasn't until the reports of Caterpillar spread through the [[UEE|Empire]], that the tide began to turn. People were floored by two things: the ability to mix and match cargo modules and the price.<ref name="brochure"/>
|}
|-|
Kesslering Heist=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
{{Main|Kesslering Heist}}
On [[2903]]-06-21 SET, a Caterpillar broke out from heavy traffic, and rammed into an [[eriesium]] transport using the front sensor array as hooks to latch onto the hull. The front cargo door opened and pirates leapt onto the immobilized transport and cut their way inside while the turret engaged the shocked security detail. Within five minutes, the security detail had been destroyed, the transport breached and the eriesium taken. The Command Module detached from the Caterpillar and the pirates disappeared back into the spacelane with their fighter accomplices. By the time [[Advocacy|authorities]] arrived, they found an image that permanently seared itself into the public's consciousness, a Drake Caterpillar attached to the vented husk of a transport. Despite an exhaustive search through all the system, authorities never figured out who was behind the heist. The Caterpillar was forever tied with criminal element to the present after the event.<ref name="brochure"/>
|}
</tabber>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Official=
Official=
{{gallery
{{gallery
|Mule-unloading-caterpillar.jpg
|Caterpillar_firing_guns_-_Front_Port.jpg
|Caterpillar landing planet.jpg
|Caterpillar_in_2948_Expo_-_Front_Starboard.png
|Caterpillar_Top.jpg
|Caterpillar_Top.jpg
|Catepillar Command Module Bridge.jpg
|The Shipyard - Careers and Roles - Transporter1.jpg
|The Shipyard - Careers and Roles - Transporter1.jpg
|Caterpillar_in_2948_Expo_-_Starboard.png
|Caterpillar_in_debris_field_-_Starboard_close.jpg
|Caterpillar_in_debris_field_-_Starboard_close.jpg
|Caterpillar_in_2948_Expo_-_Front_Starboard.png
|Caterpillar_in_2948_Expo_-_Starboard.png
|Caterpillar_Turret.jpg
|Caterpillar_Turret.jpg
|Caterpillar landing planet.jpg
|Caterpillar_CMod_Solo.jpg
|Caterpillar_CMod_Solo.jpg
|Catepillar_Bottom.jpg
|Catepillar_Bottom.jpg
|Catepillar_Front.jpg
|Catepillar_Front.jpg
|Catepillar_Back.jpg
|Catepillar_Back.jpg
|Catepillar Command Module Bridge.jpg
|Caterpillarlandedfront.jpg
|Caterpillarlandedfront.jpg
|Caterpillarlandedback.jpg
|Caterpillarlandedback.jpg
|Caterpillar_firing_guns_-_Front_Port.jpg
}}
}}
|-|
|-|
In-game=
In-game=
{{gallery
{{gallery
|IAE2949-caterpillar.jpg
|IAE2949-caterpillar-2.jpg
|IAE2949-caterpillar-cockpit.jpg
|IAE2950-day6-caterpillar.jpg
|IAE2950-day6-caterpillar.jpg
|Drake-defensecon-showfloor-07.jpg
|Drake-defensecon-showfloor-07.jpg
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|Caterpillar salvage.png
|Caterpillar salvage.png
}}
}}
|-|
'BIS 2949'=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar Best In Show Edition 2949 - Cut.png
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Above.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Port.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Front.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Rear.jpg
|Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Below.jpg
}}
|-|
'Pirate'=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar Pirate - Landed in station hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Above.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Port.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Front.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Rear.jpg
|Caterpillar_Pirate_in_space_-_Below.jpg
|Pirate_Cat_-_Above_debris_field.jpg
}}
|-|
Official paints=
{{gallery
|Caterpillar DTH - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar Ghoulish Green - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar IceBreak - Landed in hangar.jpg
|Caterpillar Mistwalker landed - Isometric.jpg
|Caterpillar_Polar.jpg
|Caterpillar_Stormbringer.jpg
}}
}
|-|
|-|
Original design=
Original design=
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}}
}}
</tabber>
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|<!--DATE-->
|<!--INFO-->
|-
|}

==Trivia==
*If stood upright, a Caterpillar would be taller than the famed [[Lumière de L'espoir]] statue in [[Odyssa]], [[Borea]], near Drake's headquarters.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15639-DRAKE-Caterpillar|text=Drake Caterpillar brochure, page 7|accessdate=2024-02-28}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
<references />

{{Reflist}}


{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

[[Category:Cargo ships]]

Latest revision as of 14:25, 11 March 2025

Quick facts:
Caterpillar
Flight ready
Caterpillar
Drake Interplanetary (DRAK)
Role
Heavy Freight
Size
Large (S5/L)
Series
Caterpillar
Loaner
Buccaneer
Capacity
Crew
2 – 4
Cargo
576 SCU
Stowage
32,990 KµSCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 330.00 ($ 225.00)
Warbond
$ 295.00
Availability
Time-limited sales
Claim
18m 37s
Expedite
6m 12s
Expedite fee
7,730 aUEC
Specifications
Height
13.4 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
111.5 m
Width
39.5 m
CS
0%
EM
0%
IR
0%
💪
-58%
⚡
0%
〰️
0%
🔥
0%
☣️
0%
💫
-100%
Health
0 ❤️
Scm speed
130 m/s
0 to scm
0 s
Scm to 0
0 s
Max speed
900 m/s
0 to max
0 s
Max to 0
0 s
Roll rate
25 °/s
Pitch rate
16 °/s
Yaw rate
16 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0.05 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
Lore
Released
2871
Development
Announced
18 November 2012
UUID
dc39ca6b-1d76-4db5-9346-356f49954978
Class name
DRAK_Caterpillar
Game build
4.1.0-LIVE.9650658
[1]
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The Caterpillar is a large cargo ship manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. It has established itself as a dependable and economically viable multi-role vessel, suitable for a wide range of applications, including commercial activities and combat assistance. Recognized as a robust alternative to the widely used Hull series, the Caterpillar is a freighter that offers substantial armament and extensive customization options. [1][2]

Features

Command ship
The Caterpillar has a command ship that can detach from the primary hull and operate independently, transporting multiple Caterpillar hulls or serving as an emergency escape vehicle. Crews of Caterpillar vessels often race command modules while waiting for cargo transfer.
Cargo holds
The vessel's cargo is divided into four compartments, each with elevators on both sides for independent loading and unloading. The forward cargo bay provides extra storage for open-canopy vehicles like the Dragonfly, featuring an airshield for pallet transfer and vehicle deployment without decompression. It also includes a manned turret, cargo lift, and navigation sensors.
Tractor Beam Station
The tractor beam station consists of a terminal that allows the ship to safely guide debris and even errant cargo directly into the side access doors of the cargo modules.
Note: Command ship detachment and Cargo Module Elevators are not yet implemented as of Alpha 3.24.3.

Specifications

Turret
1x
S5
Drake Caterpillar Weapon Mount
Top
2x
S3
CF-337 Panther Repeater
Klaus & Werner
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
374/374 Ammunition
2x
S6
Manned Turret
Bottom, Top
4x
S4
VariPuck S4 Gimbal Mount
Left, Right
4x
S4
CF-447 Rhino Repeater
Klaus & Werner
4x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
375/375 Ammunition
2x
S4
Remote Turret
Left, Right
2x
S2
SureGrip S2 Tractor Beam
Greycat Industrial
Weapons
2x
S3
VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount
Left, Right
2x
S3
M5A Cannon
Behring Applied Technology
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
100/100 Ammunition
Defensive devices
1x
S1
Joker Defcon Flares Ammo
1x
S1
Magazine
25/25 Ammunition
1x
S1
Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher
1x
S1
Magazine
10/10 Ammunition
Cargo grid
1x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_nose_access
20,000 SCU · L 2.5 m x W 6.25 m x H 2.5 m
1x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_nose
60,000 SCU · L 10 m x W 6.25 m x H 3.75 m
4x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_module_walkway
32,000 SCU · L 1.25 m x W 10 m x H 2.5 m
4x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_module_ladder
80,000 SCU · L 6.25 m x W 1.25 m x H 10 m
4x
S1
Cargo griddrak_caterpillar_cargogrid_module
384,000 SCU · L 7.5 m x W 10 m x H 10 m
Armor
1x
S1
Personal armor

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Below

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear

Series variants

Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Heavy Freight
Caterpillar Best In Show Edition
Caterpillar Best In Show Edition
Caterpillar Pirate Edition
Caterpillar Pirate Edition
Heavy Freight

Paints

For more information, see Caterpillar series/Paints.
"Deck the Hull" "Foundation Festival" "Ghoulish Green" "IceBreak" "Mistwalker" "Polar" "Stormbringer"

Acquisition

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Purchase
SystemTerminalPrice
StantonNew Deal - Teasa Spaceport - Lorville12,474,000
Caterpillar is not available for rental

Pledge price history

Date Pledge cost (USD) Insurance Availability Sale
2012-11-18 225 LTI Limited Kickstarter final day addon [3]
2013-09-20 225 LTI Limited Caterpillar 72 hours flash sale [4]
2013-11-20 245 LTI Time-limited 2013 anniversary sale [5]
2014-11-22 245 2 years Time-limited 2014 anniversary sale [6]
2015-11-21 245 3 years Time-limited 2015 anniversary sale [7]
2016-11-18 295 4 years Time-limited 2016 anniversary sale [8]
2016-12-16 295 6 months Time-limited 2016 holiday sale [9]

Lore

In the wake of the Cutlass' success in 28th Century, Drake Interplanetary's CEO and lead designer Jan Dredge was looking for a new project to move the company forward. Although the Cutlass enjoyed some success in commercial hauling, it is more known for its combat abilities. Dredge knew that they should take the same design principles and apply it to something much bigger. The Caterpillar prototype is initially unreviled at the 2871 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo. The ship received a lot of critics for its old design, the negativity almost threatened the whole project. It wasn't until the reports of Caterpillar spread through the Empire, that the tide began to turn. People were floored by two things: the ability to mix and match cargo modules and the price.[2]

Main article: Kesslering Heist

On 2903-06-21 SET, a Caterpillar broke out from heavy traffic, and rammed into an eriesium transport using the front sensor array as hooks to latch onto the hull. The front cargo door opened and pirates leapt onto the immobilized transport and cut their way inside while the turret engaged the shocked security detail. Within five minutes, the security detail had been destroyed, the transport breached and the eriesium taken. The Command Module detached from the Caterpillar and the pirates disappeared back into the spacelane with their fighter accomplices. By the time authorities arrived, they found an image that permanently seared itself into the public's consciousness, a Drake Caterpillar attached to the vented husk of a transport. Despite an exhaustive search through all the system, authorities never figured out who was behind the heist. The Caterpillar was forever tied with criminal element to the present after the event.[2]

For a full gallery, see Category:Caterpillar images.

Development

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ Caterpillar - Ship page. Pledge Store
  2. ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 Drake Caterpillar - Ship Brochure
  3. ↑ Star Citizen Kickstarter page
  4. ↑ A Look Inside the Pirate Ships. Transmission - Comm-Link
  5. ↑ Drake Caterpillar Now Available. Transmission - Comm-Link
  6. ↑ Star Citizen Anniversary Sale. Transmission - Comm-Link
  7. ↑ AnniVERSEary Sale: Kickoff. Transmission - Comm-Link
  8. ↑ Drake Caterpillar - 2016 Anniversary Sale Archived 2016-11-21.
  9. ↑ Drake Caterpillar - 2016 Holiday Sale Archived 2016-12-23.
  10. ↑ Drake Caterpillar brochure, page 7. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-02-28
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