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{{Vehicle
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| name = P-52 Merlin
|description=The Kruger Intergalactic P-52 Merlin is a snub fighter that comes with the Constellation Andromeda. The P-52 Merlin has a luxury counterpart, the P-72 Archimedes, that comes with the Constellation Phoenix: The luxury touring variant of the Constellation. It is faster and more intended for racing.}}
| image = P-52 - Undocking from Constellation over world.jpg
[[Category:Ships]]
| manufacturer = KRIG
[[Category:Kruger Intergalactic]]
| series = P
{{TNT|Infobox Ship
| role =
| Name = P-52 Merlin
| size = snub
| Image = Merlin.jpg
| productionstate = Flight ready
| Manufacturer = [[Kruger Intergalactic|KRGR]]
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5|Alpha 1.1.5]]
| Primary Focus = Snub Fighter
| mincrew = 1
| Secondary Focus =
| maxcrew = 1
| Production State = Flight Ready
| length = 12
| Max. Crew =1
| width = 7.7
| UEC Cost =
| height = 2
| REC Cost =
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| Pledge Cost =20
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| Length =12
| mass = 7599
| Height =2.20
| cargocapacity = 0
| Beam =7.70
| stowage = 430K µSCU
| Max. SCM Speed =270
| pledgecost = 25
| Max. Afterburner Speed =320
| originalpledgecost = 20
| Max. Cruise Speed =770
| warbondcost = 20
| Fuel Capacity =
| originalwarbondcost = 20
| Null-cargo Mass =6,000
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/pledge/ships/p52-merlin/p-52-merlin
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14854-Kruger-Intergalactic-P-52-Merlin-Now-Available
| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJbItSsu8A8
| brochureurl =
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/14865-Q-A-P-52-Merlin
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RXlXBj5rrk-p-52-merlin
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The [[Kruger Intergalactic]] P-52 Merlin is a snub fighter that comes with the [[Constellation Andromeda]]. The P-52 Merlin has a luxury counterpart, the [[P-72 Archimedes]], that comes with the [[Constellation Phoenix]]: The luxury touring variant of the [[Constellation (series)|Constellation]]. It is faster and more intended for [[Racing|racing]].{{RSIref|url=pledge/ships/p52-merlin/P-52-Merlin|text=The P-52-Merlin - Ship page}}


The '''P-52 Merlin''' is a [[snub]] fighter created by [[Kruger Intergalactic]], initially intended to complement the [[Roberts Space Industries|RSI]] [[Constellation|Constellation series]] of ships. Equipped with a central gatling cannon and a [[Lightning Power]] engine, the Merlin is characterized by its speed and agility, delivering an impressive performance in combat. It is particularly well-suited for local reconnaissance, rapid engagements, and even [[racing]] activities.<ref name="P52Store">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/pledge/ships/p52-merlin/p-52-merlin|text=The P52-Merlin Pledge Store}}</ref>
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== Model ==
==Features==
{{List item
|Gatling cannon
|The Merlin features a [[Tigerstrike T-19P]], a customized variant of Kruger Intergalactic’s Tigerstrike rotary cannons. Developed alongside the P-52 Merlin team, this powerful weapon seamlessly integrates with the light fighter's design and reliably fires rounds typical of Kruger armaments.<ref name="P52Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Other Weapons
|The vehicle is additionally equipped with two Size 1 gun hardpoints located beneath the wings, which serve to enhance the functionality of the central gatling cannon.<ref name="P52Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Compact Spaceframe
|The P-52 is a true snub fighter as its compact size allows it to fit relatively comfortably inside the cargo bays of a ship such as the [[Freelancer MAX]] or [[Constellation Taurus]].<ref name="P52Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|RSI Constellation Docking
|Both the P-52 and the [[P-72]] are designed to use RSI's Constellation series docking cradle, offering a unique symbiosis between the 2 ships.<ref name="P52Store"/>
}}


==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==


=== Factory Specifications ===
===Ship profile===
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|[[File:P-52 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|Power Plant
|[[File:P-52 in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|S1
|[[File:P-52 in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|S1
|[[File:P-52 in space - Front.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[Kruger Intergalactic]]
|[[File:P-52 in space - Rear.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[Lightning]]
|[[File:P-52 in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|-
|Shields
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|S1
|[[Seal Corp.]]
|[[INK-1]]
|-
|Cooling System
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
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|-|

Landed=
==== Propulsion ====
{| class="wikitable"
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!Above
!Max Thrust Rating
!Port-side
!Thrust Rating
!Front
!Manufacturer
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!Amount
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|-
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|{{TR|2}}
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|{{TR|2}}
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[Hammer Propulsion]]
|[[File:Merlin_in_Selfland_-_3.6.0_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[HM 4.1]]
|2
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|Maneuvering Thruster
|{{TR|1}}
|{{TR|1}}
|[[Hydra Propulsion]]
|[[M1-16]]
|12
|}
|}
</tabber>

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

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:P series/Paints}}


==== Weapon Hardpoints ====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
![[P series/Paints#"Deck the Hull"|"Deck the Hull"]]
!Max Size
![[P series/Paints#"Fortuna"|"Fortuna"]]
!Size
![[P series/Paints#"Icebreak"|"Icebreak"]]
!Manufacturer
![[P series/Paints#"Murray Cup"|"Murray Cup"]]
!Model
!Mount
!Position
!Amount
|-
|S1
|S1
|[[Behring]]
|[[M3A Laser Cannon]]
|Fixed
|Wings
|2
|-
|-
|[[File:P52 Deck The Hull landed in hangar - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|S1
|[[File:P72 Fortuna landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|S1
|[[File:P52 Icebreak landed in hangar - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[Kruger Intergalactic]]
|[[File:P72 Murray Cup landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[T19-Tigerstriek-P]]
|Fixed
|Nose
|1
|}
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:P-52 Merlin images}}
{{Gallery

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Official=
{{gallery
|Merlin_-_Flying_over_Arccorp_-_Rear_Starboard.png
|Merlin_-_Docked_to_Constellation.png
|Merlin_01.jpg
|Merlin_02.jpg
|Merlin_03.jpg
|Merlin_-_Landed_in_ArcCorp_hangar_-_Rear_Port.png
|Merlin_-_Cockpit_-_Starboard.jpg
|Merlin_04.jpg
|Archimedes_and_Merlin_-_Flying_in_formation_-_Starboard.png
|Merlin_archimedes_01.jpg
|Merlin_archimedes_02.jpg
|Merlin_archimedes_03.jpg
|P-52 - Undocking from Constellation over world.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|P-52 Merlin Concept Art Recreation.png
|IAE2951-day7-ARGO-Merlin-Archimedes.jpg
}}
|-|
Original design=
{{gallery
|Merlin yela.png
|TopOpen.jpg
|TopOpen.jpg
|Side.jpg
|Side.jpg
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|CockpitA.jpg
|CockpitA.jpg
}}
}}
</tabber>

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

==Trivia==
* It was part of the [[Referral program|Referral Bonus]] for players who referred the game for friends through their code during the Ship Showdown in 2020. The ship came with LTI as all other Referral Campaigns.
* The Merlin was offered as Referral Bonus again during the Patch 3.18.1 [[Free-fly|Free Fly campaign]]. The ship came with LTI as all other Referral Campaigns.
* The P-52 was named Merlin by [[Ben Lesnick]] in reference to [[Wing Commander (series)|''Wing Commander'']], where it is both a Terran Confederation fighter and the name of the interface to Blair's Portable Personal Computer, a 16" tall holographic wizard who can appear to provide needed information similarly to Alexa or Siri, and voiced by [[Steve Colton|Mark Hamill]] in the [[Wing Commander (movie)|''Wing Commander movie'']].<ref>"[https://x.com/banditloaf/status/1322276282248417281 Dad holograms are the rage right now which means it's time to tweet about Merlin!]", @banditload, Twitter thread, Oct 30, 2020</ref>

==See also==
* {{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/14865-Q-A-P-52-Merlin|text=Q&A: P-52 Merlin}}
* {{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/14908-WIP-The-Kruger-Intergalactic-Merlin|text=WIP: The Kruger Intergalactic Merlin}}


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


{{Company Navplate|Kruger Intergalactic}} {{Ship Navplate}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|Kruger Intergalactic}} {{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Snub Fighters]]
[[Category:Referral rewards]]

Latest revision as of 18:10, 13 March 2025

Quick facts:
P-52 Merlin
Flight ready
Since Alpha 1.1.5
Flight ready
The vehicle can fly/drive with full operations including physics, interactions, systems, fuel, cargo, and more.
P-52 Merlin
Kruger Intergalactic (KRIG)
Role
Snub Fighter
Size
Snub
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
(S1/XXS
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
P
Capacity
Crew
1
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
860 KµSCU
Cost
Purchase
283,500 aUEC
Rental
🚫 Not available
Standalone
$ 25.00 ($ 20.00)
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
$ 20.00
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
3m
Expedite
1m
Expedite fee
1,375 aUEC
Specifications
Height
2 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
12 m
Width
7.7 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
280 m/s
Max speed
1450 m/s
Roll rate
200.0 °/s
Pitch rate
55.0 °/s
Yaw rate
55.0 °/s
Hydrogen intake
0 SCU/s
Development
Announced
24 June 2015
UUID
a5a8e4e5-939c-4f7b-ab48-5f7db556d5a4
Class name
KRIG_P52_Merlin
Game build
4.1.0-LIVE.9650658
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The P-52 Merlin is a snub fighter created by Kruger Intergalactic, initially intended to complement the RSI Constellation series of ships. Equipped with a central gatling cannon and a Lightning Power engine, the Merlin is characterized by its speed and agility, delivering an impressive performance in combat. It is particularly well-suited for local reconnaissance, rapid engagements, and even racing activities.[1]

Features

Gatling cannon
The Merlin features a Tigerstrike T-19P, a customized variant of Kruger Intergalactic’s Tigerstrike rotary cannons. Developed alongside the P-52 Merlin team, this powerful weapon seamlessly integrates with the light fighter's design and reliably fires rounds typical of Kruger armaments.[1]
Other Weapons
The vehicle is additionally equipped with two Size 1 gun hardpoints located beneath the wings, which serve to enhance the functionality of the central gatling cannon.[1]
Compact Spaceframe
The P-52 is a true snub fighter as its compact size allows it to fit relatively comfortably inside the cargo bays of a ship such as the Freelancer MAX or Constellation Taurus.[1]
RSI Constellation Docking
Both the P-52 and the P-72 are designed to use RSI's Constellation series docking cradle, offering a unique symbiosis between the 2 ships.[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

P-52 Merlin
P-52 Merlin
Snub Fighter
P-72 Archimedes
P-72 Archimedes
Racing
P-72 Archimedes Emerald
P-72 Archimedes Emerald
Racing

Paints

For more information, see P series/Paints.
"Deck the Hull" "Fortuna" "Icebreak" "Murray Cup"

Acquisition

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Purchase and rental data are sourced from UEX
Purchase
SystemTerminalPrice
StantonAstro Armada - Area 18283,500
P-52 Merlin is not available for rental

Lore

For a full gallery, see Category:P-52 Merlin images.

Development

Trivia

  • It was part of the Referral Bonus for players who referred the game for friends through their code during the Ship Showdown in 2020. The ship came with LTI as all other Referral Campaigns.
  • The Merlin was offered as Referral Bonus again during the Patch 3.18.1 Free Fly campaign. The ship came with LTI as all other Referral Campaigns.
  • The P-52 was named Merlin by Ben Lesnick in reference to Wing Commander, where it is both a Terran Confederation fighter and the name of the interface to Blair's Portable Personal Computer, a 16" tall holographic wizard who can appear to provide needed information similarly to Alexa or Siri, and voiced by Mark Hamill in the Wing Commander movie.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The P52-Merlin Pledge Store. Pledge Store
  2. ↑ "Dad holograms are the rage right now which means it's time to tweet about Merlin!", @banditload, Twitter thread, Oct 30, 2020
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