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 unique among personal spacecraft in that it is designed to be easily 'cleaned' when in danger of capture.^[1]^[2]

Brochure Description

The Herald from Drake Interplanetary. Marking a significant step forward in interstella data transfer, the Herald features unparalleled speed and protection.

Specifications

Radar

1x

S1

Capston

WillsOp

Computer

1x

S1

S Computer

N/A

Power plant

1x

S1

SonicLite

Tyler Design & Tech

Cooler

2x

S1

HeatSafe

Tyler Design & Tech

Shield generator

2x

S1

Shimmer

Ascension Astro

Quantum drive

1x

S1

Expedition

Tarsus

Jump drive

1x

S1

S Jump Module

N/A

Fuel intake

2x

S1

S Fuel Intake

N/A

Fuel tank

2x

S1

S Fuel Tank

N/A

Quantum fuel tank

1x

S1

S Quantum Fuel Tank

N/A

Thrusters

2x

S4

Main Thruster

N/A

2x

S1

Retro Thruster

N/A

14x

S1

Trireme S-1

Drake Interplanetary

Pilot weapon

1x

S2

Scorpion GT-215

Gallenson Tactical Systems

2x

S1

YellowJacket GT-210

Gallenson Tactical Systems

Ordnance

2x

S3

MSD-341 Missile Rack

Behring Applied Technology

8x

S1

TaskForce I

Thermyte Concern

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.^[2]
Broadcast Array: The SATA-M6A1 high power broadcast array allows long range data transmission for both communication and emergency purposes.^[2]
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.^[2]
EMP Protection: The Herald is equipped with advanced rated EMP shielding and backup power systems to avoid total power loss in an EMP blast.^[2]

Model

Ship Profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

In-game availability & pricing

Buying

New Deal, Lorville	Astro Armada, Area18	Teach's Ship Shop, Levski
Unavailable	Unavailable	1,181,100

Renting

Vantage Rentals, Lorville	Traveller Rentals, Area18	Regal Luxury Rentals, New Babbage
Unavailable	Unavailable	Unavailable

Prices given are per-day. Prices for all rental periods can be found at Ship renting.

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.^[3]^[4]
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.