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Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the [[F8C Lightning]] civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption. |
Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the [[F8C Lightning]] civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption. |
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==Specifications== |
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{{Editorial Note|'''Notes:''' Some of the following stats are extracted from the game file of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.0|Alpha 3.9]] and some of the components may be placeholder.<ref>[https://scunpacked.com/api/ships/anvl_lightning_f8_fleetweek.json ANVL Lightning F8A on SCunpacked]</ref>}} |
{{Editorial Note|'''Notes:''' Some of the following stats are extracted from the game file of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.0|Alpha 3.9]] and some of the components may be placeholder.<ref>[https://scunpacked.com/api/ships/anvl_lightning_f8_fleetweek.json ANVL Lightning F8A on SCunpacked]</ref>}} |
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| ⚫ | *'''F8C Lightning Executive Edition''': The F8C Lightning Executive Edition is an exclusive edition F8C Lightning with a black and gold livery and a premium cockpit detailed with gold. It is only available to [[concierge]] members who hold the rank of [[Praetorian]] (USD$15,000 pledged). Previously, it was only available to [[Legatus (rank)|Legatus]] (USD$25,000 pledged) concierge members until the introduction of the Praetorian rank and the 600i Executive Edition.<ref>{{Cite RSI|link=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards}}</ref> |
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The F8A won the UEE Navy's [[Next Generation Star Fighter]] bid, surpassing [[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis’]] [[Dogfighter 3000]] in the 2nd place and [[RSI]] [[Black Widow]] in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/12975-The-Aurora-Revealed|text=Jump Point Issue 5}}</ref> |
The F8A won the UEE Navy's [[Next Generation Star Fighter]] bid, surpassing [[Aegis Dynamics|Aegis’]] [[Dogfighter 3000]] in the 2nd place and [[RSI]] [[Black Widow]] in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/12975-The-Aurora-Revealed|text=Jump Point Issue 5}}</ref> |
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===Invictus Launch Week=== |
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[[File:Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-f8-01.jpg|thumb|[[999th Squadron]] special edition]] |
[[File:Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-f8-01.jpg|thumb|[[999th Squadron]] special edition]] |
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During the 2950 [[Invictus Launch Week]], a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the [[UEE Navy]] fleet around the [[Stanton]] system. It was flown by the [[999th Squadron]] and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with [[F7A Hornet Mk II]]s accompanied a [[Javelin]], and two [[Idris-M]]'s.<ref>[[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.1|Alpha 3.9.1]] in-game survey during [[Invictus Launch Week]]</ref> |
During the 2950 [[Invictus Launch Week]], a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the [[UEE Navy]] fleet around the [[Stanton]] system. It was flown by the [[999th Squadron]] and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with [[F7A Hornet Mk II]]s accompanied a [[Javelin]], and two [[Idris-M]]'s.<ref>[[Star Citizen Alpha 3.9.1|Alpha 3.9.1]] in-game survey during [[Invictus Launch Week]]</ref> |
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The F8 Lightning was designed by [[Chris Smith]] (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWnN8cpX6k Reverse the Verse 2.16] {{trx|url=reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin}}</ref> and [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Concept Artist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref> |
The F8 Lightning was designed by [[Chris Smith]] (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JWnN8cpX6k Reverse the Verse 2.16] {{trx|url=reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin}}</ref> and [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Concept Artist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref> |
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{{for|a full gallery|:Category:F8A Lightning Images}} |
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The Anvil F8A Lightning is a heavy fighter used is used as a space superiority fight in the UEE Navy. It was specifically designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe. it is a more nimble, more heavily armed fighter craft than its F7 predecessor, trading off a second turret for more fixed weaponry.
Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the F8C Lightning civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption.
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OrdnanceThe F8A won the UEE Navy's Next Generation Star Fighter bid, surpassing Aegis’ Dogfighter 3000 in the 2nd place and RSI Black Widow in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.[3]
During the 2950 Invictus Launch Week, a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the UEE Navy fleet around the Stanton system. It was flown by the 999th Squadron and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with F7A Hornet Mk IIs accompanied a Javelin, and two Idris-M's.[4]
The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)[5] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Concept Artist).[6]
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