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{{Vehicle
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| image = Gladiator - Flying over arid mountains firing turret guns.jpg
| name = Gladiator
| name = Gladiator
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| series = Gladiator
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| productionstatedesc = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.1|Alpha 1.1.1]]
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| presentationurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14327-Bombs-Away-The-Anvil-Gladiator
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The [[Anvil]] '''T8C Gladiator''' is the civilian variant of the [[T8A Gladiator]]. Supporting a maximum of two, the Gladiator is equipped to engage in combat with or without a wingman. Its great modularity allows pilots to choose between an extra cargo hold or a bomb bay, and replace the rear turret's cannon with a [[tractor beam]], making it a suitable craft for light [[salvage]] missions.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/anvil-gladiator/Gladiator|text=Gladiator - Ship Page}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14366-Anvil-Presents-The-Gladiator-Bomber|text=Anvil Presents: The Gladiator Bomber}}</ref>
The '''Gladiator''' is a civilian variant of the [[T8A Gladiator]] light bomber, developed by [[Anvil Aerospace]]. Designated as the 'T8C Gladiator', this ship primarily functions as a bomber, enabling combat operations both independently and alongside a wingman. It is equipped to transport substantial munitions in its 'bomb-bay' and beneath its wings, in addition to featuring powerful guns for self-defense. The civilian version is also designed to enable the substitution of the 'bomb-bay' with a cargo module, while the manned turret weapons can be exchanged for a [[tractor beam]].<ref name="GladiatorStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-gladiator/Gladiator|text=Gladiator Store}}</ref><ref name="GladiatorHangar">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14366-Anvil-Presents-The-Gladiator-Bomber|text=Anvil Presents: The Gladiator Bomber}}</ref><ref name="GladiatorLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14327-Bombs-Away-The-Anvil-Gladiator|text=Bombs Away: The Anvil Gladiator}}</ref>


==Features==
==Features==

{{List item
{{List item
|Bomb-bay
|Fighter support
|The undercarriage of the Gladiator features a bespoke 'bomb-bay' module designed to accommodate four powerful Size 5 missiles.<ref name="GladiatorStore"/>
|It was originally designed as a combination fighter-bomber companion to Anvil's [[F7A Hornet (Mk I)|F7A Hornet]].
}}
}}
{{List item
{{List item
|Missiles
|Missiles
|In addition, the vessel is equipped with four Size 4 missile hardpoints, enabling a range of configurations beneath its wings.<ref name="GladiatorStore"/>
|The vehicle can hold 4 size 5 torpedoes in its bomb bay as well as 4 size 3 missiles hardpoints under its wings.
}}
}}
{{List item
{{List item
|Guns
|Guns
|The vehicle is equipped with two pilot-operated Size 4 gun hardpoints located beneath its wings, in addition to a dedicated manned turret capable of accommodating two Size 3 guns.<ref name="GladiatorStore"/>
|The ship has a pair of size 3 guns, controlled by the pilot, as well as a pair of size 3 guns on a manned turret.
}}
{{List item
|*Modularity
|The Gladiators' 'bomb-bay' can be exchanged for a cargo module, and the weaponry on the manned turret can be substituted with a tractor beam.<ref name="GladiatorHangar"/>
}}
}}


{{Note|*Note: As of [[Star Citizen Alpha 4.1.0|Alpha 4.1.0]], some of the features have yet to be implemented in-game.}}
== Specifications ==

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}


== Model ==
==Model==


===Ship profile===
===Ship profile===

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<tabber>
In space=
In space=
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!Below
!Below
|-
|-
|[[File:Gladiator_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator in Space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator in Space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator in Space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator in Space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator in Space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Gladiator in Space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|}
|-|
|-|
Hangar=
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Isometric
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===Series variants===
===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:T8A_Gladiator_WIP_01.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[T8A Gladiator]]'''
|The T8A Gladiator is the military variant of the Gladiator used by the [[UEE Military]].
|}


===Paints===
===Paints===
{{Note|As of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.22.0|3.22.0]], there are '''NO PAINTS''' available for the Gladiator.}}
{{Note|Note: As of [[Star Citizen Alpha 4.1.0|4.1.0]], there are '''NO PAINTS''' available for the Gladiator.}}


== Acquisition ==
==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}
{{Vehicle availability}}


==Tactics==
==Lore==
<tabber>
Beginnings=
The T8A Gladiators were originally developed to bridge the gap between fighters and bombers for the military. Since their introduction into [[UEE]] service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/k9o0qbp9vvu1tr/source/Gladiator-Brochure-V4.pdf|text=Gladiator - Ship Brochure}}</ref>
|-|
Vandull=
During the [[Vanduul]] push after 2681, battling the encroaching horde from [[Orion System|Orion]] to [[Tiber System|Tiber]], the Gladiators of the [[214th Squadron]]'s Bravo Flight pulled double duty as S&R craft up to the last minutes of the [[Siege of Tiber|Tiber pullout]]. In 2932, Bravo Flight broke rank in a raid on [[Virgil System|Virgil]] to pursue a distress signal. Rigged for stealth, the six Gladiators tracked the signal to the surface of [[Cyrene]]. A Vanduul patrol group was alerted and the ensuing battle resulted in heavy losses. The signal originated from a long destroyed 214th Squadron [[Wildcat]]. The black box was returned to [[Kilian System|Kilian]] and rather than face charges the survivors were hailed for finding this artefact of the squadron's history.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/14436-Portfolio-Squad-214-Bravo-Flight|text=Portfolio: Squad 214, Bravo Flight}}</ref>

In 2933, the Gladiator was immortalised in the photograph "The Calm Before the Storm" by Major Taia Wallen - one of only a handful of images of [[Corin]], [[Kilian System|Kilian]].
|-|
Civilian version=
The ship was introduced to the civilian market as the T8C Gladiator in 2943.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/12970-Portfolio-Anvil-Aerospace|text=Portfolio: Anvil Aerospace|accessdate=2021-08-30}}</ref> Though a heavy-hitting bomber, the Gladiator has proven easy to modify and thus has become commonplace in the civilian market. The bomb bay can easily be converted for light transport. Many pilots choose to replace the rear turret’s laser cannon with a tractor beam, making it an ideal craft for light salvage missions.<ref name="GladiatorLaunch"/>
|-|
Tactics=
Since their introduction into UEE service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond. Gladiators have been used in:
Since their introduction into UEE service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond. Gladiators have been used in:


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*Modified C&C and target assignment for multi-squadron combat scenarios
*Modified C&C and target assignment for multi-squadron combat scenarios
*Aggressive environmental recalibration
*Aggressive environmental recalibration
*Capital ship torpedo strikes
*[[Capital ships|Capital ship]] torpedo strikes
*Stealth operations
*Stealth operations
*Supply drops through enemy-controlled territory
*Supply drops through enemy-controlled territory
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*Law enforcement high value target interception
*Law enforcement high value target interception


This multi-role capability will continue to evolve as the Gladiator's systems are further developed.
This multi-role capability will continue to evolve as the Gladiator's systems are further developed.{{Cite}}
|-|

Silas Koerner quote=
==Lore==
{{Quote|A half-assed toy for full grown children to play fighter hero|[[Silas Koerner]], CEO of [[Consolidated Outland]]<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/14165-Portfolio-Consolidated-Outland|text=Portfolio: Consolidated Outland}}</ref>}}
The T8A Gladiators were originally developed to bridge the gap between fighters and bombers for the military. Since their introduction into [[UEE]] service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/k9o0qbp9vvu1tr/source/Gladiator-Brochure-V4.pdf|text=Gladiator - Ship Brochure}}</ref>
</tabber>

During the [[Vanduul]] push after 2681, battling the encroaching horde from [[Orion System|Orion]] to [[Tiber System|Tiber]], the Gladiators of the [[214th Squadron]]'s Bravo Flight pulled double duty as S&R craft up to the last minutes of the [[Fall of Tiber|Tiber pullout]]. In 2932, Bravo Flight broke rank in a raid on [[Virgil System|Virgil]] to pursue a distress signal. Rigged for stealth, the six Gladiators tracked the signal to the surface of [[Virgil I]]. A Vanduul patrol group was alerted and the ensuing battle resulted in heavy losses. The signal originated from a long destroyed 214th Squadron [[Wildcat]]. The black box was returned to [[Kilian System|Kilian]] and rather than face charges the survivors were hailed for finding this artefact of the squadron's history.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/14436-Portfolio-Squad-214-Bravo-Flight|text=Portfolio: Squad 214, Bravo Flight}}</ref>

In 2933, the Gladiator was immortalised in the photograph "The Calm Before the Storm" by Major Taia Wallen - one of only a handful of images of [[Corin]], [[Kilian System|Kilian]].

The ship was introduced to the civilian market as the T8C Gladiator in 2943.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/12970-Portfolio-Anvil-Aerospace|text=Portfolio: Anvil Aerospace|accessdate=2021-08-30}}</ref> Though a heavy-hitting bomber, the Gladiator has proven easy to modify and thus has become commonplace in the civilian market. The bomb bay can easily be converted for light transport. Many pilots choose to replace the rear turret’s laser cannon with a tractor beam, making it an ideal craft for light salvage missions.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14327-Bombs-Away-The-Anvil-Gladiator|text=Bombs Away: The Anvil Gladiator}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Official=
Official=
{{gallery
{{gallery
|Gladiator - Flying over arid mountains firing turret guns.jpg
|Gladiator landed in hangar.png
|Gladiator zoomed onto the turret.png
|Gladiator_Promo_01_thumb.jpg
|Gladiator_Promo_01_thumb.jpg
|T8C Gladiator Concept 01.jpg
|T8C Gladiator Concept 01.jpg
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|T8C Gladiator Concept 04.jpg
|T8C Gladiator Concept 04.jpg
|T8C_Gladiator_Concept_03.jpg
|T8C_Gladiator_Concept_03.jpg
|Gladator flying over world.png
|Gladiator - Flying over arid mountains firing turret guns.jpg
}}
}}
|-|
|-|
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==Development==
==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}

{| class="timeline"
The development of Gladiator in 2013, the initial 2D concepts and a 3D concept mesh created by [[David Hobbins]] (Conceptist). When he was done, [[Andrew Ley]] (Concept Design Director) further refined the 3D concept mesh and the ship's appearance, as well as providing rough animations for the many mechanical elements. After that, [[Matthew Johns]] (Senior 3D Artist) remodelled the ship, adding detail as well as further refining the mechanical elements and rough animations. With rendered images of the newly created 3D mesh and guidance from [[Paul Jones]] (Art Director), [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist) provided a 2D 'paintover' image for the [[Squadron 42]] version of the Gladiator. Matthew then used this 2D paintover as a guide to inform the creation of textures and shaders that define the surfaces of the ship.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/14521-WIP-Gladiator|text=Work in Progress: Gladiator}}</ref>
|-
|2014-11-26
|The Gladiator was initially created for Squadron 42 only.<ref name="GladiatorLaunch"/>
|-
|2015-02-26
|The development of Gladiator in 2013, the initial 2D concepts and a 3D concept mesh created by [[David Hobbins]] (Conceptist). When he was done, [[Andrew Ley]] (Concept Design Director) further refined the 3D concept mesh and the ship's appearance, as well as providing rough animations for the many mechanical elements. After that, [[Matthew Johns]] (Senior 3D Artist) remodelled the ship, adding detail as well as further refining the mechanical elements and rough animations. With rendered images of the newly created 3D mesh and guidance from [[Paul Jones]] (Art Director), [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist) provided a 2D 'paintover' image for the [[Squadron 42]] version of the Gladiator. Matthew then used this 2D paintover as a guide to inform the creation of textures and shaders that define the surfaces of the ship.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/14521-WIP-Gladiator|text=Work in Progress: Gladiator}}</ref>
|-
|<!--DATE-->
|<!--INFO-->
|-
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The design of the Gladiator drew inspiration from the carrier-based dive and torpedo bombers utilized during World War II, including models like the Grumman {{WP|ref=no|Grumman_TBF_Avenger|text=TBF Avenger}} and the Douglas {{WP|ref=no|Douglas_SBD_Dauntless|text=SBD Dauntless}}.<ref name="GladiatorLaunch"/>
*The Gladiator is (as of 3.24 and earlier) along with the [[Vanguard Harbinger]] one of only two playable ships capable of mounting the [[Stalker V Missile]], which is also the only Size 5 ordinance the Gladiator and Vanguard can mount.<ref name="GladiatorStore"/><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/pledge/ships/vanguard/Vanguard-Harbinger|text=Vanguard Harbinger Store}}</ref>
*It is unknown whether the Sol Gladiators of [[Sataball]] are named after the ship.{{Cite}}


==See also==
*The Gladiator was inspired by the carrier-based dive and torpedo bombers of World War II such as the {{WP|ref=no|Grumman_TBF_Avenger|text=TBF Avenger}} and the {{WP|ref=no|Douglas_SBD_Dauntless|text=SBD Dauntless}}.<ref name="robertsspaceindustries.com">{{Cite RSI|text=Bombs Away: The Anvil Gladiator|int=Comm-Link:Bombs Away - The Anvil Gladiator|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14327-Bombs-Away-The-Anvil-Gladiator}}</ref>
*[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/14521-WIP-Gladiator Gladiator: Work in Progress]
*It was initially created for Squadron 42 only.<ref name="robertsspaceindustries.com" />
*The CEO and founder of [[Consolidated Outland]], [[Silas Koerner]], refers the Gladiator as ''"a half-assed toy for full grown children to play fighter hero"''.<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>


==References==
==References==
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{{Navplate manufacturers|ANVL}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|ANVL}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

[[Category:Bombers]]
[[Category:Bombers]]

Latest revision as of 19:00, 5 April 2025

Quick facts:
Gladiator
Flight ready
Gladiator
Anvil Aerospace (ANVL)
Role
Light Bomber
Size
Small (S2/XS)
Series
Gladiator
Capacity
Crew
1 – 2
Cargo
0 SCU
Stowage
2,580 KµSCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 165.00 ($ 150.00)
Availability
Time-limited sales
Claim
8m
Expedite
3m
Expedite fee
3,800 aUEC
Specifications
Height
6 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
22.5 m
Width
22.5 m
💪
-54%
⚡
0%
〰️
0%
🔥
0%
☣️
0%
💫
-100%
CS
0%
EM
0%
IR
0%
Scm speed
210 m/s
Max speed
1125 m/s
Roll rate
130.0 °/s
Pitch rate
40.0 °/s
Yaw rate
40.0 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
Development
Announced
18 November 2012
UUID
f3f7b2e8-1e11-4649-82c6-3106ec966655
Class name
ANVL_Gladiator
Game build
4.1.0-LIVE.9650658
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The Gladiator is a civilian variant of the T8A Gladiator light bomber, developed by Anvil Aerospace. Designated as the 'T8C Gladiator', this ship primarily functions as a bomber, enabling combat operations both independently and alongside a wingman. It is equipped to transport substantial munitions in its 'bomb-bay' and beneath its wings, in addition to featuring powerful guns for self-defense. The civilian version is also designed to enable the substitution of the 'bomb-bay' with a cargo module, while the manned turret weapons can be exchanged for a tractor beam.[1][2][3]

Features

Bomb-bay
The undercarriage of the Gladiator features a bespoke 'bomb-bay' module designed to accommodate four powerful Size 5 missiles.[1]
Missiles
In addition, the vessel is equipped with four Size 4 missile hardpoints, enabling a range of configurations beneath its wings.[1]
Guns
The vehicle is equipped with two pilot-operated Size 4 gun hardpoints located beneath its wings, in addition to a dedicated manned turret capable of accommodating two Size 3 guns.[1]
*Modularity
The Gladiators' 'bomb-bay' can be exchanged for a cargo module, and the weaponry on the manned turret can be substituted with a tractor beam.[2]
*Note: As of Alpha 4.1.0, some of the features have yet to be implemented in-game.

Specifications

Ordnance
2x
S6
Anvil Gladiator Torpedo Rack
Left, Right
4x
S5
Stalker V Missile
Talon Weapons Systems
2x
S4
MSD-442 Missile Rack
Left, Right
8x
S2
Ignite II Missile
FireStorm Kinetics
2x
S4
MSD-423 Missile Rack
Left, Right
4x
S3
Arrester III Missile
FireStorm Kinetics
Turret
1x
S6
Manned Turret
2x
S3
VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount
Left, Right
2x
S3
CF-337 Panther Repeater
Klaus & Werner
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
374/374 Ammunition
Weapons
2x
S4
VariPuck S4 Gimbal Mount
Left, Right
2x
S4
CF-447 Rhino Repeater
Klaus & Werner
2x
S1
Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine
375/375 Ammunition
Defensive devices
1x
S1
Anvil Gladiator - Noise Launcher
Left
1x
S1
Magazine
5/5 Ammunition
2x
S1
Anvil Gladiator - Decoy Launcher
Right
2x
S1
Magazine
48/48 Ammunition

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Below

Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear

Series variants

Gladiator
Gladiator
Light Bomber
T8A Gladiator
T8A Gladiator
Light Bomber

Paints

Note: As of 4.1.0, there are NO PAINTS available for the Gladiator.

Acquisition

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SystemTerminalPrice
StantonAstro Armada - Area 184,365,900
Gladiator is not available for rental

Lore

The T8A Gladiators were originally developed to bridge the gap between fighters and bombers for the military. Since their introduction into UEE service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond.[4]

During the Vanduul push after 2681, battling the encroaching horde from Orion to Tiber, the Gladiators of the 214th Squadron's Bravo Flight pulled double duty as S&R craft up to the last minutes of the Tiber pullout. In 2932, Bravo Flight broke rank in a raid on Virgil to pursue a distress signal. Rigged for stealth, the six Gladiators tracked the signal to the surface of Cyrene. A Vanduul patrol group was alerted and the ensuing battle resulted in heavy losses. The signal originated from a long destroyed 214th Squadron Wildcat. The black box was returned to Kilian and rather than face charges the survivors were hailed for finding this artefact of the squadron's history.[5] In 2933, the Gladiator was immortalised in the photograph "The Calm Before the Storm" by Major Taia Wallen - one of only a handful of images of Corin, Kilian.

The ship was introduced to the civilian market as the T8C Gladiator in 2943.[6] Though a heavy-hitting bomber, the Gladiator has proven easy to modify and thus has become commonplace in the civilian market. The bomb bay can easily be converted for light transport. Many pilots choose to replace the rear turret’s laser cannon with a tractor beam, making it an ideal craft for light salvage missions.[3]

Since their introduction into UEE service, Gladiators have participated with distinction in military and law enforcement operations in numerous theaters around the Empire and beyond. Gladiators have been used in:

  • Strategic Space-to-Ground bombing runs
  • Support for long-range squadron missions
  • Modified C&C and target assignment for multi-squadron combat scenarios
  • Aggressive environmental recalibration
  • Capital ship torpedo strikes
  • Stealth operations
  • Supply drops through enemy-controlled territory
  • Blockade running
  • Law enforcement high value target interception
This multi-role capability will continue to evolve as the Gladiator's systems are further developed.[citation needed]

For a full gallery, see Category:T8C Gladiator images.

Development

2014-11-26 The Gladiator was initially created for Squadron 42 only.[3]
2015-02-26 The development of Gladiator in 2013, the initial 2D concepts and a 3D concept mesh created by David Hobbins (Conceptist). When he was done, Andrew Ley (Concept Design Director) further refined the 3D concept mesh and the ship's appearance, as well as providing rough animations for the many mechanical elements. After that, Matthew Johns (Senior 3D Artist) remodelled the ship, adding detail as well as further refining the mechanical elements and rough animations. With rendered images of the newly created 3D mesh and guidance from Paul Jones (Art Director), Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist) provided a 2D 'paintover' image for the Squadron 42 version of the Gladiator. Matthew then used this 2D paintover as a guide to inform the creation of textures and shaders that define the surfaces of the ship.[8]

Trivia

  • The design of the Gladiator drew inspiration from the carrier-based dive and torpedo bombers utilized during World War II, including models like the Grumman  TBF Avenger and the Douglas  SBD Dauntless.[3]
  • The Gladiator is (as of 3.24 and earlier) along with the Vanguard Harbinger one of only two playable ships capable of mounting the Stalker V Missile, which is also the only Size 5 ordinance the Gladiator and Vanguard can mount.[1][9]
  • It is unknown whether the Sol Gladiators of Sataball are named after the ship.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Gladiator Store. Pledge Store
  2. ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Anvil Presents: The Gladiator Bomber. Transmission - Comm-Link
  3. ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Bombs Away: The Anvil Gladiator. Transmission - Comm-Link
  4. ↑ Gladiator - Ship Brochure
  5. ↑ Portfolio: Squad 214, Bravo Flight. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link
  6. ↑ Portfolio: Anvil Aerospace. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-08-30
  7. ↑ Portfolio: Consolidated Outland. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link
  8. ↑ Work in Progress: Gladiator. Engineering - Comm-Link
  9. ↑ Vanguard Harbinger Store. Pledge Store
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