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The Anvil F8C Lightning is the civilian variant of the F8A Lightning space superiority fighter that is used by the United Empire of Earth Navy. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against Vanduul invaders. It was made available in extremely limited numbers to the civilian market by Anvil to celebrate the debut of the F8A in the UEE Navy.^[1]

Features

Weapons

The 'Lightning' has an array of weapons which include two Size 3 and six Size 2 guns as well as two missiles racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles.

Maneuverability

Even though the F8C is a heavy fighter, it is a more nimble fighter craft than its F7 predecessor.

Stowage

It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage.

Pedigree

It is based on the UEE Navy's F8A, which is designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe.

Specifications

Radar

1x

S1

Ecouter

Military (C)

Cooler

2x

S1

Polar

Military (B)

Life support

1x

S1

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s01_comfortair

Power plant

1x

S2

Maelstrom

Military (C)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (20s)

2,500 🗡️ · 30 m

Shield generator

2x

S2

Sheut

Stealth (B)

Fuel intake

2x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_anvl_lightning_f8

0.018 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_anvl_lightning

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

Left, Right

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Expedition

Civilian (C)

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

Internal Tank

Main thruster

3x

S1

Main thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_main

5.028 MN

Maneuvering thruster

2x

S1

Retro thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_retro

2.765 MN

12x

S1

Maneuvering thrusteranvl_lightning_f8_thruster_mav_joint

2.38 MN

Ordnance

2x

S4

MSD-442 Missile Rack

Left, Right

8x

S2

Ignite II Missile

FireStorm Kinetics

Weapons

4x

S3

VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S3

CF-337 Panther Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

374/374 Ammunition

2x

S3

Tarantula GT-870 Mark 3 Cannon

Gallenson Tactical Systems

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

500/500 Ammunition

2x

S2

VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S2

Tarantula GT-870 Mark 2 Cannon

Gallenson Tactical Systems

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

467/467 Ammunition

1x

S3

Anvil Lightning F8C Turret

2x

S2

CF-227 Badger Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

375/375 Ammunition

Defensive devices

1x

S1

Anvil Noise Launcher

Right

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

5/5 Ammunition

1x

S1

Anvil Decoy Launcher

Left

1x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

48/48 Ammunition

Personal storage

1x

S1

Access

650,000K µSCU

Armor

1x

S1

Personal armor

No vehicle parts information found.

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Bottom

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Special editions

"Executive"

	Dark grey colouring with gold accents, its cockpit is detailed with gold and comes with a brown leather seat. Limited edition. Reward to Concierge backers who reached the rank of Praetorian. ^[2]

Paints

The following paints (skins) can be used on all variants of the F8C Lightning.

Image	Paint Name	Description	Price (aUEC)	Price ($)
	"Shockwave"	Green tinted gold colouring with dark grey and red accents. Limited edition. Reward to Concierge backers who reached the rank of Wing Commander.^[2]	[not available]	(reward)
	"Stormfire"	Metallic silver in colour with grey accents. Limited edition. Reward to backers who claimed a Platinum License during the annual Birthday Hunt. ^[3]	[not available]	(reward)

Series military variants

None of the military variants are available to the general public for purchase.

Image	Name	Description
	F8A Lightning	The next generation space superiority fighter, the original F8 on which the F8C is based off.

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Development

The F8C Lightning was available as the Wing Commander concierge reward which is introduced in January 2018.^[4]
The F8 Lightning was designed by Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)^[5] and Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).^[6]
CIG released the F8C Lightning to owners on 10 October 2023 in Alpha 3.20.0b.^[3] At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:^[3]
- Obtain a gold license, looted from crates in the PU. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the Pledge Store.
- Obtain a platinum license, only obtainable by taking it from CIG developers in-game. Once obtained, all other players across the server will be alerted to your location. If the player manages to bring it to a ship dealership, they could obtain permanent ownership of the F8C, with LTI.

References

↑ Galactapedia: F8C Lighting. Galactapedia
↑ ^{Jump up to: 2.0} ^2.1 Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base
↑ ^{Jump up to: 3.0} ^3.1 ^3.2 The Hunt Is On - 2023. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2023-10-11
↑ Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2021-05-28
↑ Reverse the Verse 2.16( transcript)
↑ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design

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BANU

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CNOU

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Crusader Industries

CRUS

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MRAI

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Origin Jumpworks

ORIG

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United Empire of Earth Navy

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Ground vehicles

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ANVL

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ROC STV UTV PTV ROC-DS

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RSI

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Tumbril Land Systems

TMBL

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

Vanduul Clans

VNCL

Harvester

[1] Galactapedia: F8C Lighting. Galactapedia

[support.robertsspaceindustries.com-2] {Jump up to: 2.0} ^2.1 Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base

[hunt-3] {Jump up to: 3.0} ^3.1 ^3.2 The Hunt Is On - 2023. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2023-10-11

[4] Concierge Levels and Rewards. Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2021-05-28

[5] Reverse the Verse 2.16( transcript)

[6] Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design

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 ==Features==
+{{List item
-*'''Weapons:''' The 'Lightning' has an array of weapons which include two Size 3 and six Size 2 guns as well as two missiles racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles.
+|Weapons
-*'''Maneuverability:''' Even though the F8C is a heavy fighter, it is a more nimble fighter craft than its F7 predecessor.
+|The 'Lightning' has an array of weapons which include two Size 3 and six Size 2 guns as well as two missiles racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles.
-*'''Stowage:''' It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage.
+}}
-*'''Pedigree:''' It is based on the UEE Navy's F8A, which is designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe.
+{{List item
+|Maneuverability
+|Even though the F8C is a heavy fighter, it is a more nimble fighter craft than its F7 predecessor.
+}}
+{{List item
+|Stowage
+|It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage.
+}}
+{{List item
+|Pedigree
+|It is based on the UEE Navy's F8A, which is designed to counter heavy Vanduul craft, such as the Glaive and Scythe.
+}}
 == Specifications ==
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 |[[File:F8C Executive in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
 |Dark grey colouring with gold accents, its cockpit is detailed with gold and comes with a brown leather seat.
-'''Limited edition. Reward to [[Concierge]] backers who reached the rank of Praetorian.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards}}</ref>
+'''Limited edition. Reward to [[Concierge]] backers who reached the rank of Praetorian.''' <ref name="support.robertsspaceindustries.com">{{Cite RSI|url=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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 |"Shockwave"
 |Green tinted gold colouring with dark grey and red accents.
-'''Limited edition. Reward to [[Concierge]] backers who reached the rank of Wing Commander.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards}}</ref>'''
+'''Limited edition. Reward to [[Concierge]] backers who reached the rank of Wing Commander.<ref name="support.robertsspaceindustries.com"/>'''
 |[not available]
 |(reward)
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 *The F8C Lightning was available as the [[Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] [[concierge]] reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards|accessdate=2021-05-28}}</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]([[File:Relay icon.svg|x13px|link=https://relay.sc]]&nbsp;[https://relay.sc/transcript/reverse-the-verse-2-16-austin transcript])</ref> and [[Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref>
-*CIG released the F8C Lightning to owners on 10 October, 2023 in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="hunt" /> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="hunt" />
+*CIG released the F8C Lightning to owners on 10 October 2023 in [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="hunt" /> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="hunt" />
 ** Obtain a [[CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)|gold license]], looted from crates in the [[PU]]. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the [[Pledge Store]].
 **Obtain a platinum license, only obtainable by taking it from [[CIG]] developers in-game. Once obtained, all other players across the server will be alerted to your location. If the player manages to bring it to a ship dealership, they could obtain permanent ownership of the F8C, with [[LTI]].