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The Freelancer is a medium-sized long range cargo hauler manufactured by Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern. The Freelancer's modularity, versatility, and firepower have made it extremely popular among owner-operators and major corporations alike. The chassis also serves as the base for several specialized variants. The Freelancer was the first ship class to be developed as part of a unique technology-sharing agreement with the Xi'an government.^[1]

Features

Cargo

The Freelancer features a main rear cargo bay and a smaller midships cargo hold that hold a combined total of 66 SCU of cargo, as well as 66,000K μSCU of internal stowage. Thanks to its rear ramp, the ship is also capable of carrying ground vehicles such as the Dragonfly, PTV or the ROC.

Crew Accommodation

While the Freelancer can be flown solo, it can accommodate up to four people. Each crewmate enjoys their own bed in the crew area, along with a shared kitchenette and bathroom.

Weapons

With a pair of pilot-controlled turrets on the side of the ship, each capable of carrying a pair of Size 3 guns, a rear manned turret which can hold a pair of Size 2 guns, and racks that can carry four Size 3 and four Size 2 missiles, the Freelancer can hit back hard if attacked.

Specifications

Radar

1x

S2

Chernykh

Civilian (C)

Cooler

2x

S2

Frost-Star EX

Civilian (C)

Life support

1x

S2

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s02_comfortairplus

Power plant

2x

S2

DayBreak

Civilian (C)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (30s)

5,000 🗡️ · 50 m

Shield generator

3x

S2

5MA 'Chimalli'

Civilian (C)

Fuel intake

2x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_misc_freelancer

0.025 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_misc_freelancer

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

Left, Right

Quantum drive

1x

S2

Odyssey

Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S2

Internal Tank

Main thruster

2x

S1

Main thrustermisc_freelancer_thruster_main

7.25 MN

Maneuvering thruster

3x

S1

Retro thrustermisc_freelancer_thruster_retro

1.815 MN

12x

S1

Maneuvering thrustermisc_freelancer_thruster_mav_joint

1.815 MN

Ordnance

2x

S4

MSD-423 Missile Rack

Left, Right

4x

S3

Arrester III Missile

FireStorm Kinetics

2x

S3

MSD-322 Missile Rack

Left, Right

4x

S2

Ignite II Missile

FireStorm Kinetics

Turret

1x

S6

Manned Turret

Rear

2x

S3

VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S3

CF-337 Panther Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

374/374 Ammunition

2x

S5

PC2 Dual S3 Mount

Left, Right

4x

S3

M5A Cannon

Behring Applied Technology

4x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

100/100 Ammunition

Defensive devices

1x

S1

Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher

Right

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

5/5 Ammunition

1x

S1

Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher

Left

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

48/48 Ammunition

Cargo grid

2x

S1

Cargo gridmisc_freelancer_cargogrid_mid

12,000 SCU · L 1.25 m x W 2.5 m x H 3.75 m

1x

S1

Cargo gridmisc_freelancer_cargogrid

54,000 SCU · L 11.25 m x W 2.5 m x H 3.75 m

Armor

1x

S1

Freelancer Ship Armor

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Bottom

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Series variants

Freelancer

Freelancer

Medium Freight

Freelancer DUR

Freelancer DUR

Expedition

Freelancer MAX

Freelancer MAX

Heavy Freight

Freelancer MIS

Freelancer MIS

Gunship

Paints

"Auspicious Red"	"Black"	"Deck The Hull"	"Foundation Festival"	"IceBreak"	"Storm Surge"

Acquisition

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Purchase
System	Terminal	Price
Stanton	New Deal - Teasa Spaceport - Lorville	3,118,500

Rental
System	Terminal	Price
Stanton	Vantage Rentals - Lorville	62,370

Lore

The Freelancer follows the MiSC-HI concept of extreme modularity on a smaller, more distinctive hull. Initially marketed as an efficient long-haul merchant ship for private enterprises, the Freelancer quickly became the ship of choice for dedicated explorers. With the range of a transport plus room to install advanced scanning and jump technology, Freelancers have enabled their captains to chart a number of new jump points in recent years. With a noted engine upgrade capacity and the ability to maneuver better than any other dedicated transport ship, it is no wonder the Freelancer's roles continue to expand.

It can also be said of the Freelancer that it has inspired more debate than any other spacecraft on the market. Detractors claim the hull is unattractive, that the cockpit's field of view is unnecessarily limiting and that on paper it is not suited to the roles it has expanded to fill. The Freelancer's supporters, however, are equally dedicated to the ship. They argue vehemently that the ship is the secret of their business success: that rare cost-effective ship that fulfills many of the same roles as the RSI Constellation, but requiring far fewer crew.

In some sense, the Freelancer image has begun to appear at odds with that of MISC itself: dashing space captains charting new frontiers on a wing and a prayer versus heavily organized corporate governance. The truth is, the Freelancer project would not exist without that governance. Every aspect that makes the design popular for independent pilots was carefully researched, analyzed, tested and produced. From the optimal radar package placement to the vacuum form cupholders, the components of the Freelancer went through hundreds of thousands of man-hours in an effort to produce a design that comes together seamlessly.^[2]

Gallery

Development

Trivia

The CEO and founder of Consolidated Outland, Silas Koerner, refers to the Freelancer as "unprintable".^[3]

References

↑ Galactapedia: Freelancer. Galactapedia
↑ MISC Galactic Guide. Transmission - Comm-Link
↑ Portfolio: Consolidated Outland. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link

Cargo pods

MISC Ore Pod

Fuel nozzles

RN-7s

Fuel pods

CR-60

Weapon mounts

Reliant Gilroy Gimbal Reliant Toshima Turret

Containers

MISC Ore Pod

Ships

Aopoa

XNAA

Kuail Kal'tu Nox Kue Volper Khartu-al San'tok.yāi Nox

Argo Astronautics

ARGO

MOLE Carbon OUC MOLE Talus MPUV Tractor RAFT MOLE SRV MPUV Personnel MPUV Cargo

Banu Souli

BANU

Merchantman Defender Triptaker

Consolidated Outland

CNOU

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

Crusader Industries

CRUS

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

Esperia

ESPR

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

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

Mirai

MRAI

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

Origin Jumpworks

ORIG

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

United Empire of Earth Navy

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

Ground vehicles

Anvil Aerospace

ANVL

Ballista Dunestalker Ballista Snowblind Centurion Spartan Ballista

Argo Astronautics

ARGO

ATLS CSV-SM CSV-FM ATLS GEO

STV UTV PTV ROC-DS ROC

Origin Jumpworks

ORIG

G12a G12r G12

Roberts Space Industries

RSI

Ursa Ursa Fortuna Lynx Ursa Medivac

Tumbril Land Systems

TMBL

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

Vanduul Clans

VNCL

Harvester

[galactapedia-1] Galactapedia: Freelancer. Galactapedia

[2] MISC Galactic Guide. Transmission - Comm-Link

[3] Portfolio: Consolidated Outland. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link

[1]

[2]

[3]

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+The '''Freelancer''' is a medium-sized long range cargo hauler manufactured by [[Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern]]. The Freelancer's modularity, versatility, and firepower have made it extremely popular among owner-operators and major corporations alike. The chassis also serves as the base for several specialized variants. The Freelancer was the first ship class to be developed as part of a unique technology-sharing agreement with the [[Xi'an Empire|Xi'an government]].<ref name="galactapedia">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RvgzWy7o6v-freelancer|text=Galactapedia: Freelancer}}</ref>
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+{{List item
+|Crew Accommodation
+|While the Freelancer can be flown solo, it can accommodate up to four people. Each crewmate enjoys their own bed in the crew area, along with a shared kitchenette and bathroom.
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+{{List item
+|Weapons
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+}}
+==Specifications==
-*'''Cargo:''' The ship is capable of accommodating up to 66 SCU of cargo within its hold, as well as 66,000K μSCU of internal stowage. Thanks to its rear ramp, the ship is also capable of carrying ground vehicles, from the [[Dragonfly]] to the [[PTV]] to the [[ROC]].
-*'''Crew Accommodation:''' While the Freelancer can be flown solo, it can carry a crew of up to four people. Each crew-mate can enjoy their own bed in the crew area, along with a shared kitchenette and bathroom.
-*'''Weapons:''' With a pair of pilot controlled turrets on the side of the ship, each capable of carrying a pair of Size 3 guns each, a rear manned turret which can hold a pair of Size 2 guns and racks that can carry four Size 3 and four Size 2 missiles, the Freelancer can hit back hard if attacked.
-== Specifications ==
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-== Model ==
+==Model==
 ===Ship profile===
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  In space=
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-===Series Variant===
+===Series variants===
+{{Vehicle variants}}
-{| class="wikitable"
-!Image
-!Name
-!Description
-|-
-|[[File:Freelancer DUR in space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|'''[[Freelancer DUR]]'''
-|Focused on exploration & discovery. It has an enhanced jump drive, a more advanced scanner, and an expanded fuel tank.
-|-
-|[[File:Freelancer MAX in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|'''[[Freelancer MAX]]'''
-|Focused on cargo transportation. With up to 120 SCU capacity, the cargo hold is also capable of carrying a various range of different ground vehicles.
-|-
-|[[File:Freelancer MIS in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|'''[[Freelancer MIS]]'''
-|Focused on combat & militia. Features an automated missile storage and reloading system.
-|}
 ===Paints===
-{{for|more information|:Category:Freelancer series#Paints}}
+{{for|more information|:Freelancer series/Paints}}
-The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the Freelancer.
 {| class="wikitable"
+![[Freelancer series/Paints#"Auspicious Red"|"Auspicious Red"]]
-!Image
+![[Freelancer series/Paints#"Black"|"Black"]]
-!Paint Name
+![[Freelancer series/Paints#"Deck The Hull"|"Deck The Hull"]]
-!Description
+![[Freelancer series/Paints#"Foundation Festival"|"Foundation Festival"]]
-!Price (aUEC)
+![[Freelancer series/Paints#"IceBreak"|"IceBreak"]]
-!Price ($)
+![[Freelancer series/Paints#"Storm Surge"|"Storm Surge"]]
 |-
 |[[File:Freelancer 2951 AR in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|"Auspicious Red"
-|Red colour with gold & dark grey accents and gold ram's head decals. '''Limited sale. Only available during annual [[Red Festival]] event.''' <ref name="Red Festival 2951">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17985-Lunar-New-Year-2021|text=Red Festival 2951|accessdate=2021-02-11}}</ref>
-|[not available]
-|9.00
-|-
 |[[File:Freelancer Black in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
+|[[File:Freelancer Deck The Hull landed in the hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|"Black"
+|[[File:Freelancer FF in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|Dark grey colour with grey accents.
+|[[File:Freelancer IceBreak landed in the hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|85,000
-|5.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Freelancer-Black-Paint|text=Freelancer Black Paint|accessdate=2022-05-23}}</ref>
-|-
 |[[File:Freelancer Storm Surge in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-|"Storm Surge"
-|Blue camo colouring with dark grey accents and Invictus logos.
-|86,500
-|7.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Freelancer-Storm-Surge-Paint|text=Freelancer Storm Surge Paint|accessdate=2022-05-23}}</ref>
-|}
-== In-game availability & pricing ==
-{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2023|03|30|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.18.0|Alpha 3.18.0]]}}
-=== Buying ===
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-![[New Deal]], Lorville
-![[Astro Armada]], Area18
-![[Teach's Ship Shop]], Levski
-|-
-|1,697,600
-|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
-|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
-|}
-=== Renting ===
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-|style="text-align:left;" colspan="3" |<u>Surface Hubs</u>
-|-
-!Vantage Rentals, Lorville
-!Traveler Rentals, Area18
-!Regal Luxury Rentals, New Babbage
-|-
-|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
-|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
-|<span style="color:#808080">Unavailable</span>
-|}
-{| class="wikitable"
-|style="text-align:left;" colspan="3" |<u>Cargo Decks</u>
-|-
-!Traveler Rentals, Everus Harbor
-!Traveler Rentals, Baijini Point
-!Traveler Rentals, Port Tressler
-|-
-|33,952
-|33,952
-|33,952
 |}
+==Acquisition==
-''Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at [[Ship renting]].''
+{{Vehicle availability}}
-==History==
+==Lore==
 <tabber>
  The Ship of Choice=
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-}}
-|-|
- Official paints=
-{{gallery
-|Freelancer - 2951 Auspicious Red.jpg
-|Freelancer - Black.jpg
-|Freelancer - Storm Surge.jpg
 }}
 </tabber>
-==Trivia==
+==Development==
+{{Timeline styles}}
+{| class="timeline"
+|-
+|<!--DATE-->
+|<!--INFO-->
+|-
+|}
+==Trivia==
 *The CEO and founder of [[Consolidated Outland]], [[Silas Koerner]], refers to the Freelancer as ''"unprintable"''.<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=Portfolio: Consolidated Outland|int=Comm-Link:Galactic Guide - Consolidated Outland|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/14165-Consolidated-Outland}}</ref>
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 {{Navplate manufacturers|MISC}}
  {{Navplate vehicles}}
+[[Category:Cargo ships]]