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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

Radar

1x

S0

Denning

Civilian (C)

Cooler

2x

S1

Frost-Star

Civilian (C)

Life support

1x

S0

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s00_comfortairlite

Power plant

1x

S1

LightBlossom

Civilian (C)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (10s)

500 🗡️ · 10 m

Shield generator

1x

S1

SecureHyde

Military (D)

Fuel intake

2x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_krig_p52_merlin

0 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_krig_p52_merlin

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

Left, Right

Main thruster

2x

S1

Main thrusterkrig_p52_merlin_thruster_main

0.979 MN

Maneuvering thruster

13x

S1

Maneuvering thrusterkrig_p52_merlin_thruster_mav_vertical

0.217 MN

Weapons

2x

S1

VariPuck S1 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S1

CF-117 Bulldog Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

375/375 Ammunition

1x

S2

Tigerstrike T-19P

Kruger Intergalactic

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

1200/1200 Ammunition

Defensive devices

1x

S1

Origin Jumpworks Noise Launcher

Bottom

1x

S1

Magazine

24/24 Ammunition

1x

S1

Origin Jumpworks Noise Launcher

Top

1x

S1

Magazine

2/2 Ammunition

Personal storage

1x

S1

Access

430,000K µSCU

Armor

1x

S1

Merlin Ship Armor

Docking collar

1x

S1

Docking collarkrig_p52_merlin_dockingtube

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

"Deck the Hull"	"Fortuna"	"Icebreak"	"Murray Cup"

Acquisition

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Purchase
System	Terminal	Price
Stanton	Astro Armada - Area 18	283,500

Lore

Gallery

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]

References

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

Spacecraft

P-52 Merlin P-72 Archimedes P-72 Archimedes Emerald

Guns

Quarreler Cannon Tigerstrike T-21 Gatling

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XNAA

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ARGO

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Banu Souli

BANU

Triptaker Merchantman Defender

Consolidated Outland

CNOU

Mustang Alpha Nomad Pioneer Mustang Gamma HoverQuad Mustang Beta Mustang Omega Mustang Delta Mustang Alpha Vindicator

Crusader Industries

CRUS

A1 Spirit E1 Spirit Intrepid Genesis Starliner A2 Hercules Starlifter Ares Star Fighter Inferno M2 Hercules Starlifter C1 Spirit Ares Star Fighter Ion Mercury Star Runner C2 Hercules Starlifter

Esperia

ESPR

Prowler Talon Glaive (replica)Scythe (replica)Talon Shrike Blade (replica)

P-72 Archimedes Emerald P-72 Archimedes P-52 Merlin

Mirai

MRAI

Pulse Fury LX Fury Pulse LX Fury MX Razor LX Razor Razor EX Guardian Guardian QI

Origin Jumpworks

ORIG

X1 890 Jump 400i M50 600i Explorer X1 Velocity 325a 100i 600i Executive Edition X1 Force 350r 300i 125a 85X 600i Touring 315p 135c

United Empire of Earth Navy

Vanduul McTyphoonFace Blade Kingship Glaive Lightfire Void Cleaver Scythe Mauler Driller Hunter Vanduul Bob Stinger

Ground vehicles

Anvil Aerospace

ANVL

Centurion Spartan Ballista Ballista Dunestalker Ballista Snowblind

Argo Astronautics

ARGO

ATLS GEO ATLS CSV-SM CSV-FM

ROC STV UTV PTV ROC-DS

Origin Jumpworks

ORIG

G12r G12 G12a

Roberts Space Industries

RSI

Ursa Fortuna Lynx Ursa Medivac Ursa

Tumbril Land Systems

TMBL

Storm Cyclone MT Nova Ranger RC Cyclone Ranger TR Cyclone TR Ranger CV Cyclone RC Storm AA Cyclone RN Cyclone AA

Vanduul Clans

VNCL

Harvester

[P52Store-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

[1]

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-The [[Kruger]] '''P-52 Merlin''' is a [[snub fighter]] originally designed to pair with the [[Constellation|RSI Constellation]]. Boasting a centerline Gatling cannon and a [[Lightning Power]] engine, the Merlin is a fast, maneuverable ship that packs a surprising punch! Ideal for [[racing]], local reconnaissance and fast combat.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/p52-merlin/P52-Merlin|text=The P52-Merlin - Ship page}}</ref>
+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>
-== Features ==
+==Features==
+{{List item
-*'''[[Tigerstrike T-19P]]:''' A custom variant on Kruger Intergalactic’s Tigerstrike line of rotary cannons, this powerful gun was designed in conjunction with the team working on the P-52 Merlin to ensure that it fit seamlessly with the graceful lines of light fighter’s hull while still rapidly delivering round after round with the dependability that one expects from a Kruger weapon.
+|Gatling cannon
-*'''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.
+|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"/>
-*'''Compact Spaceframe:''' The P-52 is a true snub fighter as its compact size allows it to fit relatively comfortably inside a ship such as the [[Freelancer MAX]] or [[Constellation Taurus]].
+}}
+{{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 ==
+==Specifications==
+{{Vehicle hardpoints}}
+==Model==
-=== Ship profile ===
+===Ship profile===
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-=== Series variants ===
+===Series variants===
+{{Vehicle variants}}
+===Paints===
+{{for|more information|:P series/Paints}}
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+![[P series/Paints#"Deck the Hull"|"Deck the Hull"]]
-!Image
+![[P series/Paints#"Fortuna"|"Fortuna"]]
-!Name
+![[P series/Paints#"Icebreak"|"Icebreak"]]
-!Description
+![[P series/Paints#"Murray Cup"|"Murray Cup"]]
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+|[[File:P72 Fortuna landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|'''[[P-72 Archimedes]]'''
+|[[File:P52 Icebreak landed in hangar - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|A luxury variant of the Merlin. It features a lighter hull, a more powerful engine and has an extra intake.
+|[[File:P72 Murray Cup landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
 |}
+==Acquisition==
-== Universe availability ==
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-== Gallery ==
+==Lore==
+==Gallery==
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-== See also ==
+==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}}
-== Trivia ==
+==References==
-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.
-== References ==
 <references />