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The Herald is a small data running ship developed by Drake Interplanetary. It is designed to be a compact, fortified vessel engineered to securely transport information from one location to another. It is equipped with a robust central engine that facilitates rapid transit and provides the necessary power for efficient data encryption and containment. Additionally, the ship boasts sophisticated encryption software and a reinforced computer core. What sets the Herald apart from other personal spacecraft is its design, which allows for straightforward 'cleaning' procedures in the event of a potential capture.^[1]^[2]

Features

*Computer Core

The armored computer core will operate on a dedicated server, accessible solely from the secure control terminal located within the ship, thereby mitigating the risk of remote hacking.^[2]

*Broadcast Array

The SATA-M6A1 high-power broadcast array is designed to facilitate long-distance data transmission for communication and emergency applications.^[2]

*Data Storage Pods

Data stored within the data storage pods will be subjected to a proprietary encryption algorithm. Additionally, equipped with rapid access ports, these pods can be detached from the ship for purposes of delivery or in case of an emergency.^[2]

*EMP Protection

The Herald will feature state-of-the-art EMP shielding and supplementary power systems designed to prevent complete power failure in the event of an electromagnetic pulse blast.^[2]

Speed

The vehicle is exceptionally fast and was engineered as a spacecraft that prioritizes its propulsion system over its structural design. Many have described the experience of operating a Herald at maximum velocity as akin to strapping yourself to a thruster.^[2]

Habitation

The vessel is equipped with a kitchenette, bed, and bathroom, making it suitable for extended journeys or periods of waiting.^[2]

Stowage

The Herald is equipped with an internal stowage capacity of up to 900K µSCU, along with specialized racks for guns and utilities.^[1]

Weapons

The vessel features a Size 3 gun hardpoint located beneath the cockpit, in addition to two hardpoints under the wings designed to support Size 2 guns. Furthermore, it is equipped with two racks, each capable of carrying nine Size 2 missiles.^[1]

Specifications

Radar

1x

S1

Capston

Civilian (C)

Cooler

2x

S1

HeatSafe

Stealth (C)

Life support

1x

S1

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s01_comfortair

Power plant

1x

S1

Slipstream

Stealth (A)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (30s)

5,000 🗡️ · 50 m

Shield generator

2x

S1

Shimmer

Stealth (C)

Fuel intake

2x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_drak_herald

0 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_drak_herald

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

Left, Right

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Expedition

Civilian (C)

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

Internal Tank

Main thruster

2x

S4

Main thrusterdrak_herald_thruster_main

3.783 MN

Maneuvering thruster

16x

S1

Maneuvering thrusterdrak_herald_thruster_mav_fixed

0.817 MN

Ordnance

2x

S3

MSD-341 Missile Rack

Left, Right

8x

S1

TaskForce I Missile

Thermyte Concern

Weapons

1x

S3

VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount

Flashfire Systems

1x

S3

Mantis GT-220 Gatling

Gallenson Tactical Systems

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

2133/2133 Ammunition

2x

S2

VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S2

CF-227 Badger Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

375/375 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

Armor

1x

S1

Personal armor

Bed

1x

S1

Bedbed_single_herald_drak

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Paints

"Ghoulish Green"	"Polar"	"Stormbringer"

Acquisition

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Purchase
System	Terminal	Price
Stanton	New Deal - Teasa Spaceport - Lorville	1,285,200

Lore

Gallery

Development

2013-12-22	The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar Stretch Goal of Star Citizen's Crowfunding campaign. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22. ^[3]
2016-04-28	The Herald is designed by Josh Coons and was featured in "Ship Shape" of Around the Verse Episode 2.29 and Episode 3.7.^[4]^[5]
2017-03-31	The Herald creation was influenced by the Speeder from Privateer, as an unarmed racer going fast with a small cargo.^[6]
	CIG showed a blue and red colored variant of the ship in the Pre-Sale Livestream 2016. According to Jared Huckaby, these skins were only made for presentation.^{[citation needed]}

Trivia

The term "herald" designates an official present at tournaments, particularly those associated with knightly sports during the Middle Ages. The responsibilities of a herald encompassed making various announcements, which explains the term's application to both literal and metaphorical forms of communication.^[7]

References

↑ ^{Jump up to: 1.0} ^1.1 ^1.2 Drake Herald Store. Pledge Store
↑ ^{Jump up to: 2.0} ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 Drake Herald Brochure
↑ Letter From The Chairman: 35 Million. Transmission - Comm-Link
↑ Around The Verse 2.29. Transmission - Comm-Link
↑ Around The Verse 3.7. Transmission - Comm-Link
↑ Happy Hour Museum: Wing Commander Privateer, Star Citizen, YouTube, 31 mars 2017
↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herald

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[HeraldStore-1] {Jump up to: 1.0} ^1.1 ^1.2 Drake Herald Store. Pledge Store

[Heraldbrochure-2] {Jump up to: 2.0} ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 Drake Herald Brochure

[3] Letter From The Chairman: 35 Million. Transmission - Comm-Link

[4] Around The Verse 2.29. Transmission - Comm-Link

[5] Around The Verse 3.7. Transmission - Comm-Link

[6] Happy Hour Museum: Wing Commander Privateer, Star Citizen, YouTube, 31 mars 2017

[7] ttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herald

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-| description=The Herald is a small, armored info runner featuring high speed, advanced data encryption and an armored computer core.
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-[[Category:Ships]]
+The '''Herald''' is a small data running ship developed by [[Drake Interplanetary]]. It is designed to be a compact, fortified vessel engineered to securely transport information from one location to another. It is equipped with a robust central engine that facilitates rapid transit and provides the necessary power for efficient data encryption and containment. Additionally, the ship boasts sophisticated encryption software and a reinforced computer core. What sets the Herald apart from other personal spacecraft is its design, which allows for straightforward 'cleaning' procedures in the event of a potential capture.<ref name="HeraldStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/herald/Herald|text=Drake Herald Store}}</ref><ref name="Heraldbrochure">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/yuhmsfwd85cssr/source/Herald_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Herald Brochure}}</ref>
-[[Category:Drake Interplanetary]]
-{{TNT|Infobox Ship
+==Features==
-| Name = Drake Herald
+{{List item
-| Image = Herald_Concept_Front.jpg
+|*Computer Core
-| Manufacturer = [[Drake Interplanetary|DRAK]]
+|The armored computer core will operate on a dedicated server, accessible solely from the secure control terminal located within the ship, thereby mitigating the risk of remote hacking.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/>
-| Primary Focus = Info Runner
+}}
-| Production State = Active Production (will be Flight Ready with Patch 2.6)
+{{List item
-| Max. Crew =2
+|*Broadcast Array
-| UEC Cost =
+|The SATA-M6A1 high-power broadcast array is designed to facilitate long-distance data transmission for communication and emergency applications.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/>
-| REC Cost =
+}}
-| Pledge Cost =
+{{List item
-| Cargo Capacity =0
+|*Data Storage Pods
-| Length =23
+|Data stored within the data storage pods will be subjected to a proprietary encryption algorithm. Additionally, equipped with rapid access ports, these pods can be detached from the ship for purposes of delivery or in case of an emergency.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/>
-| Height =9.50
+}}
-| Beam =15.50
+{{List item
-| Max. SCM Speed =
+|*EMP Protection
-| Max. Cruise Speed =950
+|The Herald will feature state-of-the-art EMP shielding and supplementary power systems designed to prevent complete power failure in the event of an electromagnetic pulse blast.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/>
-| Fuel Capacity =
+}}
-| Null-cargo Mass =18,000
+{{List item
+|Speed
+|The vehicle is exceptionally fast and was engineered as a spacecraft that prioritizes its propulsion system over its structural design. Many have described the experience of operating a Herald at maximum velocity as akin to strapping yourself to a thruster.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/>
+}}
+{{List item
+|Habitation
+|The vessel is equipped with a kitchenette, bed, and bathroom, making it suitable for extended journeys or periods of waiting.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/>
+}}
+{{List item
+|Stowage
+|The Herald is equipped with an internal stowage capacity of up to 900K µSCU, along with specialized racks for guns and utilities.<ref name="HeraldStore"/>
+}}
+{{List item
+|Weapons
+|The vessel features a Size 3 gun hardpoint located beneath the cockpit, in addition to two hardpoints under the wings designed to support Size 2 guns. Furthermore, it is equipped with two racks, each capable of carrying nine Size 2 missiles.<ref name="HeraldStore"/>
 }}
-The [[Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] [[Herald]] is a small, armored ship designed to safely get information from Point A to Point B. Featuring a powerful central engine (for high speed transit and generating the power needed for effective data encryption/containment), advanced encryption software and an armored computer core, the Herald is unique among personal spacecraft in that it is designed to be easily ‘cleaned’ when in danger of capture.
+{{Note|*Note: As of [[Star Citizen Alpha 4.1.1|Alpha 4.1.1]], some of the features have yet to be implemented in-game.}}
-== Development ==
-The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar Stretch Goal of Star Citizen's Crowfunding campaign. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22. The Herald is designed by Josh Coons and was featured in "Ship Shape" of [[Around the Verse]] Episode 2.29 and Episode 3.7.<ref>[https://youtu.be/nT62jlPAVo4 Around the Verse: Episode 2.29] from 2016-04-28
-</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/soR5XR5Sybc Around The Verse 3.7 – Austin] from 2016-09-15
-</ref>
-== Model ==
+==Specifications==
+{{Vehicle hardpoints}}
-=== Factory Specifications ===
-{| class="wikitable"
-!Type
-!Max Size
-!Size
-!Manufacturer
-!Model
-|-
-| Power Plant
-| S3
-| S2
-| [[ACOM]]
-| [[StarHeart III]]
-|-
-| Shields
-| S3
-| S2
-| [[Gorgon Defender Industries]]
-| [[AllStop]]
-|-
-| Cooling System
-| N/A
-| N/A
-| N/A
-| N/A
-|}
+==Model==
-==== Propulsion ====
+===Ship profile===
+<tabber>
+ In space=
 {| class="wikitable"
+!Isometric
-!Type
+!Above
-!Max Thrust Rating
+!Port-side
-!Thrust Rating
+!Front
-!Manufacturer
+!Rear
-!Model
+!Below
-!Amount
-|-
-| Primary Thruster
-| {{TR|3}}
-| N/A
-| N/A
-| N/A
-| 2
 |-
+|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| Maneuvering Thruster
+|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| {{TR|1}}
+|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| {{TR|1}}
+|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| [[Drake Interplanetary]]
+|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| [[Trireme Ina P]]
+|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| 8
 |}
+|-|
+ Landed=
-==== Weapon Hardpoints ====
 {| class="wikitable"
+!Isometric
-!Max Size
+!Above
-!Size
+!Port-side
-!Manufacturer
+!Front
-!Model
+!Rear
-!Mount
-!Position
-|-
-| S1
-| S1
-| N/A
-| N/A
-| Gimbal
-| N/A
 |-
+|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| S1
+|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| S1
+|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| N/A
+|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| N/A
+|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| Gimbal
-| N/A
-|-
-| S1
-| S1
-| N/A
-| N/A
-| Gimbal
-| N/A
 |}
+</tabber>
+===Paints===
+{{for|more information|:Herald series/Paints}}
-==== Additional Equipment ====
 {| class="wikitable"
+![[Herald series/Paints#"Ghoulish Green"|"Ghoulish Green"]]
-!Max Size
+![[Herald series/Paints#"Polar"|"Polar"]]
-!Size
+![[Herald series/Paints#"Stormbringer"|"Stormbringer"]]
-!Type
-!Manufacturer
-!Model
 |-
+|[[File:Herald Ghoulish Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| N/A
+|[[File:Herald Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| S1
+|[[File:Herald Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
-| Jump Drive
-| [[Tarsus Electronics]]
-| [[Leaper Jump Engine]]
 |}
+==Acquisition==
+{{Vehicle availability}}
+==Lore==
 ==Gallery==
+{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Herald images}}
-{{Gallery
-|Herald-MR2016-10-Austin3.png
+<tabber>
+ Official=
+{{gallery
+|Herald taking off from world.jpg
+|Drake Herald Transmit.jpg
+|Drake_Herald_LandingPad.jpg
 |Heraldback.jpg
+|Herald_with_blue_Skin.PNG
+|Drake Herald Interior 04.jpg
+|Herald-MR2016-10-Austin3.png
+|Drake_Herald_Interior_03.jpg
+|MonthlyReport-1509-Herald_Interior_04.jpg
+|MonthlyReport-1606-Wip_Herald_05.jpg
+}}
+|-|
+ In-game=
+{{gallery
+|Herald landed on microTech 3.9.png
+|IAE2954-day7-herald.jpg
+|Herald Ops.jpg
+|Herald Ops 2.png
+|Herald ops.png
+|Drake Herald leaving Port Olisar.jpg
+|Drake_Herald_Interior_04.jpg
+|Drake Herald fleeing pirates within the Yela asteroid belt - 36677018203.jpg
+|Drake Herald fleeing pirates within the Yela asteroid belt.jpg
 |Herald-retaliator-back.jpg
 }}
+|-|
+ Original design=
+{{gallery
+|Herald_Concept_Front.jpg
+}}
+</tabber>
+==Development==
-== Blue and Red "Variant" ==
+{{Timeline styles}}
-CIG showed a blue and red colored variant of the ship in the Pre-Sale Livestream 2016. According to Jared Huckaby, these skins were only made for presentation.
+{| class="timeline"
+|-
+|2013-12-22
+|The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar [[Stretch Goals|Stretch Goal]] of [[Crowdfunding campaign|Star Citizen's Crowfunding campaign]]. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22. <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/13449-Letter-From-The-Chairman-35-Million|text=Letter From The Chairman: 35 Million}}</ref>
+|-
+|2016-04-28
+|The Herald is designed by [[Josh Coons]] and was featured in "Ship Shape" of [[Around the Verse]] Episode 2.29 and Episode 3.7.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15320-Around-The-Verse|text=Around The Verse 2.29|trx=around-the-verse-episode-2-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15517-Around-The-Verse|text=Around The Verse 3.7|trx=around-the-verse-3-7-austin}}</ref>
+|-
+|2017-03-31
+|The Herald creation was influenced by the Speeder from [[Wing Commander: Privateer|''Privateer'']], as an unarmed racer going fast with a small cargo.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/m9FmVWiUoFo?feature=shared&t=2875 Happy Hour Museum: Wing Commander Privateer], Star Citizen, YouTube, 31 mars 2017</ref>
+|-
+|
+|CIG showed a blue and red colored variant of the ship in the Pre-Sale Livestream 2016. According to [[Jared Huckaby]], these skins were only made for presentation.{{Cite}}
+|-
+|<!--DATE-->
+|<!--INFO-->
+|-
+|}
+==Trivia==
-{{Gallery|Herald_with_red_Skin.PNG|Herald_with_blue_Skin.PNG}}
+*The term "herald" designates an official present at tournaments, particularly those associated with knightly sports during the Middle Ages. The responsibilities of a herald encompassed making various announcements, which explains the term's application to both literal and metaphorical forms of communication.<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herald</ref>
-== References ==
+==References==
 <references />
+{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
-{{Company Navplate|Drake Interplanetary}} {{Ship Navplate}}
+{{Navplate vehicles}}
+[[Category:Couriers]]