Herald

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The 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 favored by organizations such as FTL Courier Service as its data is designed to be easily ‘cleaned’ when in danger of capture.Template:RSITemplate:RSI

Features

Armored Computer Core

The computer core runs on a dedicated server that can only be accessed from the secure control terminal inside the ship. It eliminates the threat of remote hacking.Template:RSI

Broadcast Array

The SATA-M6A1 high power broadcast array allows long range data transmission for both communication and emergency purposes.Template:RSI

Data Storage Pods

All data placed inside the data storage pod undergoes a proprietary encryption algorithm. With quick loading access ports, the data storage pods can be detached from the ship for delivery or emergency.Template:RSI

EMP Protection

The Herald is equipped with advanced rated EMP shielding and backup power systems to avoid total power loss in an EMP blast.Template:RSI

Model

Factory Specifications

Type	Max Size	Size	Manufacturer	Model	Amount
Power Plant	S3	S2	ACOM	StarHeart III	1
Shields	S3	S2	Gorgon Defender Industries	AllStop	1
Cooling System	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Propulsion

Type	Max Thrust Rating	Thrust Rating	Manufacturer	Model	Amount
Primary Engines	TR3	N/A	N/A	N/A	2
Maneuvering Thruster	TR1	TR1	Drake Interplanetary	Trireme Ina P	8

Weapon Hardpoints

Max Size	Size	Manufacturer	Model	Mount	Position
S1	S1	N/A	N/A	Gimbal	N/A
S1	S1	N/A	N/A	Gimbal	N/A
S1	S1	N/A	N/A	Gimbal	N/A

Additional Equipment

Max Size	Size	Type	Manufacturer	Model
N/A	S1	Jump Drive	Tarsus Electronics	Leaper Jump Engine

Gallery

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.Template:RSITemplate:RSI

Blue and Red "Variant"

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.

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