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| name = HoverQuad |
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| name = HoverQuad |
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| image = HoverQuad (x2) flying through narrow Canyon.png |
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| image = CNOU HoverQuad Luminalia Reveal-02 - cropped.jpg |
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| manufacturer = CNOU |
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| manufacturer = CNOU |
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| size = vehicle |
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| sizenum = 1 |
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| role = Transport |
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| role = Personal Transport |
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| size = snub |
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| productionstate = Flight ready |
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| productionstate = Flight ready |
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| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.1|Alpha 3.16.1]] |
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| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.1|Alpha 3.16.1]] |
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| mincrew = 1 |
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| mincrew = 1 |
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| maxcrew = 1 |
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| buycost = 88000 |
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| length = 4.50 |
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| rentable = false |
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| width = 2.50 |
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| rentableac = false |
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| height = 1.10 |
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| rentcostac = <!-- UEC rent price in game --> |
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| mass = 4850 |
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| claimtime = 0.06 |
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| cargocapacity = 0 |
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| expeditetime = 0.00 |
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| stowage = 600K µSCU |
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| pledgecost = 30 |
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| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales |
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| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales |
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| loanervehicle = <!-- Wikilinks of loaner vehicles, separated by comma --> |
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| length = 5.15 |
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| height = 1.32 |
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| beam = 1.45 |
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| combatspeed = 125 |
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| maxspeed = 600 |
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| mass = 1,249 |
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| releasedate = <!-- Lore release date of the vehicle, preferably with SDA template --> |
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| retiredate = <!-- Lore retirement date of the vehicle, preferably with SDA template --> |
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| developedfrom = <!-- Wikilink of the predecessor of the vehicle --> |
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| developedinto = <!-- Wikilink of the successor of the vehicle --> |
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| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/hoverquad/HoverQuad |
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| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/hoverquad/HoverQuad |
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| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18526-HoverQuad-All-Out-Adventure |
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| brochureurl = <!-- URL of vehicle brochure page --> |
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| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/Qrb-StrkUqk |
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| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/Qrb-StrkUqk |
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| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18526-HoverQuad-All-Out-Adventure |
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| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18536-Q-A-Consolidated-Outland-HoverQuad |
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| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18536-Q-A-Consolidated-Outland-HoverQuad |
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| galactapediaurl = <!-- URL of Galactapedia page --> |
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| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0rxOylJ8WB-hoverquad |
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| releasedate = 2951 |
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| conceptdate = 2022-02-03 |
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| conceptdate = 2022-02-03 |
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| saledate = 2022-02-10 |
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| saledate = 2022-02-10 |
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That’s HoverQuad country, and it’s begging to be explored.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18526-HoverQuad-All-Out-Adventure|text=HoverQuad: All Out Adventure|accessdate=2022/02/12}}</ref>}}</div> |
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The '''HoverQuad''' is a hoverbike manufactured by [[Consolidated Outland]]. Designed as a companion ground vehicle for the [[Nomad]], the HoverQuad's sleek angular frame utilizes four gravlev pads for maximum maneuverability, making it the perfect transport across all kinds of surfaces. |
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The '''HoverQuad''' is a hoverbike developed by [[Consolidated Outland]]. It is engineered to function as a companion ground vehicle for versatile ships like the [[Nomad]]. It boasts a cutting-edge design characterized by its streamlined angular structure. This innovative configuration not only contributes to its aesthetic appeal but also plays a crucial role in optimizing its performance. At the heart of the HoverQuad's functionality are its four advanced gravlev pads, which are strategically positioned to enhance the vehicle's maneuverability, allowing it to navigate effortlessly through a variety of terrains, from rugged landscapes to urban environments.<ref name="HQLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18526-HoverQuad-All-Out-Adventure|text=HoverQuad-All-Out-Adventure|accessdate=2025-03-25}}</ref> |
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==Specifications== |
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==Features== |
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|Handling |
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|In comparison to similar vehicles, it exhibits a more compact turning radius and demonstrates significantly greater agility at higher speeds.<ref name="HQLaunch"/> |
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| radar1manufacturer = WLOP |
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| radar1name = [[Denning]] |
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{{Vehicle systems |
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|Grav-lev |
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| powerplantcount = 1 |
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|Equipped with cutting-edge grav-lev technology, expertly tailored by the skilled engineers at Consolidated Outland, the HoverQuad ensures smooth navigation across even the most challenging landscapes.<ref name="HQLaunch"/> |
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| powerplant1quantity = 1 |
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| powerplant1manufacturer = LPLT |
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| powerplant1name = [[Radix]] |
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| cooler1quantity = 1 |
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| cooler1manufacturer = WCPR |
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| cooler1name = [[Fridan]] |
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|Compact |
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|The HoverQuad is designed to fit seamlessly within vessels such as the [[Nomad]].<ref name="HQLaunch"/> |
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| fuelintake1name = V Fuel Intake |
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|Internal Storage |
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|It can hold up to 600K [[Storage Point|µSCU]] of internal storage at the expense of no weapons and shields.<ref name="HQLaunch"/> |
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| maneuveringthrustercount = 3 |
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| mainthruster1name = Main Thruster |
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| maneuveringthruster1name = Retro Thruster |
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| maneuveringthruster2name = Gimbal Maneuvering Thruster |
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| maneuveringthruster3quantity = 12 |
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| maneuveringthruster3name = Fixed Maneuvering Thruster |
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| maneuveringthruster4quantity = 8 |
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| maneuveringthruster4name = Grav Lev |
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| missilerackcount = 0 |
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==Features== |
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*'''Internal Storage:''' It can hold up to 125,000 [[Storage Point|µSCU]] of internal storage at the expense of no weapons and shields. |
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*'''Handling:''' Compared to other vehicles of its type, it has a tighter turning radius and at speed is much more nimble. |
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==Model== |
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==Model== |
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=== Ship profile=== |
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===Ship profile=== |
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|[[File:HoverQuad - Landed in hangar.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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===Paints=== |
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===Paints=== |
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{{for|more information|:Category:HoverQuad_series#Paints}} |
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{{for|more information|:HoverQuad series/Paints}} |
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![[HoverQuad series/Paints#"Lovestruck"|"Lovestruck"]] |
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![[HoverQuad series/Paints#"Overdrive"|"Overdrive"]] |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Copperhead - Landed in hangar.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|"Copperhead" |
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|White & dark grey colour with bronze accents. |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Lightspeed - Landed in hangar.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|"Lightspeed" |
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|Orange & dark grey colour with yellow accents. |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Lovestruck - Landed in hangar.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|"Lovestruck" |
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|Pink & dark grey colour with grey accents. '''Limited sale''' |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Terminus - Landed in hangar.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|"Terminus" |
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|Dark grey colour with red accents. |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Lightspeed in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Lovestruck in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Overdrive in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Slipstream in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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|[[File:HoverQuad Terminus in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] |
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{{Note|'''Updated''': {{Start date and age|2022|04|10|p=yes}} - [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.0|Alpha 3.17.0]]}} |
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===Buying=== |
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![[New Deal]], Lorville |
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===Renting=== |
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''Unavailable'' |
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|HoverQuad with Silas Koerner beside.png |
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|HoverQuad Copperhead - Landed in hangar.jpg |
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|HoverQuad Lightspeed - Landed in hangar.jpg |
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|HoverQuad Lovestruck - Landed in hangar.jpg |
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|The idea for this hover vehicle was first shown during [[CitizenCon 2021]] in the '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC7onjXyex0 Ship Talk]''' panel, where they showed possible concept shapes for different vehicles, including a hover vehicle.<ref>[https://youtu.be/gC7onjXyex0 CitizenCon2951: Ship Talk] on YouTube</ref> Sometime later, it was featured in a sneak peek during [[Luminalia]] 2951. It appeared on day 6 in a close-up image of a grip handle without any context. It then reappeared on day 12 as a full-size image, revealing the entire vehicle, but still without any context or name.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18448-Celebrate-Luminalia-2951|text=Celebrate Luminalia 2951|accessdate=2021-12-22}}</ref> |
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|The vehicle then suddenly appeared in the public [[PTU]] branch of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.1|Alpha 3.16.1]] on January 21, 2022. It was then only available to [[ETF]] players to spawn. Other players could not spawn it.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/s9l8lb/the_new_hover_bike_is_available_in_the_ptu_for/ Reddit: The new hover bike is available in the ptu for evocatis]</ref> The community expected the vehicle to be implemented when 3.16.1 was published to the LIVE branch later that month, but this was not the case. In an official comm-link "This month in Star Citizen" released sometime later, the vehicle was mentioned to be brought online later in February.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18504-This-Month-In-Star-Citizen|text=This month in Star Citizen|accessdate=2022-02-02}}</ref> The vehicle was officially launched and put on sale on February 10, along with the [[Coramor]] event and a set of paints for the Hoverquad.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18527-Valentines-Day-2022|text=Valentines Day 2022|accessdate=2022-02-12}}</ref> |
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The idea for this hover vehicle was first shown during [[CitizenCon 2021]] in the '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC7onjXyex0 Ship Talk]''' panel, where they showed possible concept shapes for different vehicles, including a hover vehicle.<ref>[https://youtu.be/gC7onjXyex0 CitizenCon2951: Ship Talk] on YouTube</ref> Sometime later, it was featured in a sneak peek during [[Luminalia]] 2951. It appeared on day 6 in a close-up image of a grip handle without any context. It then reappeared on day 12 as a full-size image, revealing the entire vehicle, but still without any context or name.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18448-Celebrate-Luminalia-2951|text=Celebrate Luminalia 2951|accessdate=2021-12-22}}</ref> |
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The vehicle then suddenly appeared in the public [[PTU]] branch of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.16.1|Alpha 3.16.1]] on January 21, 2022. It was then only available to [[ETF]] players to spawn. Other players could not spawn it.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/s9l8lb/the_new_hover_bike_is_available_in_the_ptu_for/ Reddit: The new hover bike is available in the ptu for evocatis]</ref> The community expected the vehicle to be implemented when 3.16.1 was published to the LIVE branch later that month, but this was not the case. In an official comm-link "This month in Star Citizen" released sometime later, the vehicle was mentioned to be brought online later in February.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18504-This-Month-In-Star-Citizen|text=This month in Star Citizen|accessdate=2022-02-02}}</ref> The vehicle was officially launched and put on sale on February 10, along with the [[Coramor]] event and a set of paints for the Hoverquad.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18527-Valentines-Day-2022|text=Valentines Day 2022|accessdate=2022-02-12}}</ref> |
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