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Quick facts:Starfarer
Flight ready
Since Alpha 2.4.0
Flight ready
The vehicle can fly/drive with full operations including physics, interactions, systems, fuel, cargo, and more.
Starfarer
Role
Heavy Refuelling
Size
Large
Ship Matrix sizeShip Matrix size is the vehicle size that CIG uses on the pledge store and ship matrix. It might not match the in-game size and can be outdated for flight ready vehicles.Data sourceShip Matrix
(S5/LIn-game sizeIn-game size is the vehicle size that CIG uses in game. It is referred by CIG both numerically and alphabetically.Data sourceGame data
)Series
Capacity
Crew
1 – 7
Cargo
291 SCU
Stowage
9,140 KµSCU
Cost
Claim
18m
Expedite
6m
Expedite fee
9,000 aUEC
Specifications
Height
23.5 m
Mass
0 kg
Length
101 m
Width
46.5 m
💪
-45%
Physical damage resistanceModify the physical damage taken.
⚡
+10%
Energy damage resistanceModify the energy damage taken.
〰️
+10%
Distortion damage resistanceModify the distortion damage taken.
🔥
0%
Thermal damage resistanceModify the Thermal damage taken.
☣️
0%
Biochemical damage resistanceModify the biochemical damage taken.
💫
-100%
Stun damage resistanceModify the Stun damage taken.
CS
+40%
Cross Section signatureCross Section (CS) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the shape and material of the vehicle hull.
EM
+40%
Electromagnetic signatureElectromagnetic (EM) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the power consumed by the vehicle.
IR
+40%
Infrared signatureInfrared (IR) is a type of vehicle emission. It is determined by the heat generated by the vehicle.
Scm speed
106 m/s
Max speed
845 m/s
Roll rate
45.0 °/s
Pitch rate
23.0 °/s
Yaw rate
23.0 °/s
Hydrogen capacity
0 SCU
Hydrogen intake
0.22 SCU/s
Quantum capacity
0 SCU
Development
Announced
18 October 2012
Other sitesThe Starfarer is a large Refueling vessel developed by Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern. It distinguishes itself from conventional bulk freighters primarily by serving as a specialized fuel platform. It is engineered not only to load, store, and safeguard fuel stasis units but also to extract and refine space-borne gases for utilization without the need to land. In addition to its proficiency in fuel management, the Starfarer is capable of transporting standard bulk cargo pods.[1][2]
Features
Fuel Tanker
One of the main functions of the Starfarer is to serve as a fuel tanker, transporting hydrogen fuel throughout the 'Verse with the aid of its six large detachable tanks.[2]
Mobile refinery
Another primary function of the vessel entails traversing different star systems, collect raw hydrogen gases from areas near stars and other extrasolar sources, and refine the gases into a usable fuel.[2]
Refueler
An additional crucial role of the Starfarer is to act as a mobile refueling platform, providing support to a range of entities from extensive capital fleets to solitary ships that may be marooned in isolated areas.[2]
Cargo
In addition to transporting fuel, it possesses a substantial cargo capacity, capable of accommodating up to 291 SCU of goods.[1]
Weapons
The Starfarer is equipped with two forward-facing side remote turrets, each armed with a pair of Size 4 guns. Additionally, it features a top-mounted manned turret that also carries a pair of Size 4 guns, along with two rear-facing manned turrets, each outfitted with a pair of Size 3 guns. This formidable armament serves as a strong deterrent against potential pirate boarding attempts.[1]
Habitation
Despite its classification as an industrial vessel, it features a relatively comfortable mess hall and crew accommodations designed for up to seven personnel.[2]
Specifications
Radar1x
S2
Civilian (C)
Cooler2x
S3
Industrial (C)
Life support1x
S3
Life supportlfsp_tydt_s03_comfortairmax
Power plant1x
S3
Industrial (C)
1x
S3
Military (C)
Self destruct1x
S1
15,000 🗡️ · 80 m
Shield generator3x
S3
Industrial (C)
Fuel intake1x
S6
0.12 SCU/s
2x
S1
Fuel intakeintk_misc_starfarer
0.05 SCU/s
Fuel port
1x
S1
Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_misc_starfarer
Fuel tank1x
S1
Quantum drive1x
S3
Industrial (C)
Quantum fuel tank1x
S3
Main thruster3x
S6
Main thrustermisc_starfarer_thruster_aux
25.5 MN
Maneuvering thruster2x
S3
Retro thrustermisc_starfarer_thruster_retro
25 MN
8x
S3
Maneuvering thrustermisc_starfarer_thruster_mav_joint
3 MN
4x
S4
VTOL thrustermisc_starfarer_thruster_mav_fixed_02
16 MN
4x
S3
Maneuvering thrustermisc_starfarer_thruster_mav_fixed_01
1 MN
Turret Defensive devices
2x
S1
Left, Right
2x
S1
25/25 Ammunition
2x
S1
Left, Right
2x
S1
10/10 Ammunition
Utility devices
1x
S3
Fuel refinerymisc_fuelrefinery_r
Right
Cargo grid1x
S1
Cargo gridmisc_starfarer_cargogrid_center
175,000 SCU · L 8.75 m x W 6.25 m x H 6.25 m
2x
S1
Cargo gridmisc_starfarer_cargogrid_alcove
16,000 SCU · L 2.5 m x W 2.5 m x H 2.5 m
2x
S1
Cargo gridmisc_starfarer_cargogrid
100,000 SCU · L 2.5 m x W 6.25 m x H 6.25 m
Cargo pod
Armor
Bed
7x
S1
Bedbed_single_starfarer_captain
No vehicle parts information found.
Model
Ship profile
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Series variants
Paints
Acquisition
Lore
The Starfarer came about as a result of an 18-month survey of space travel which resulted in a 15,000-page study on ship roles and the current shortcomings faced by space pilots. The study concluded with the decision to produce a spacecraft capable of fuel collection, refining, storage and distribution to other ships in flight.[3]
Development of the Starfarer began in 2870 as a result of MISC's study. Preceding this craft, the role was filled by a number of massive supertankers, notorious for being dangerous and ineffective.[4] This had lead to a pirate rule of thumb that "a ship caught refueling could be captured intact, as no captain would ever risk a firefight breaking out". The safety and ease of use of these crafts have seen them become the standard for space refueling, with many being upgraded with refining mechanisms that can refine collected fuel, ready for use. A final upgrade allows the fuel tanks to be swapped out altogether, to be replaced by a cargo chassis for goods transport. However, this has proven unpopular compared to the versatile Freelancer or the specialised Hull series.[3]
One way MISC envisioned making refueling safer with the Starfarer was to do the exact opposite of what it did with the Hull-Series, making a large hull capable of holding internal fuel tanks under armored protection. The ship still needed a way to process fuel, however. Addressing this need meant developing technology that could safely collect spaceborne hydrogen, something that pre-mass production was as expensive as the ship itself.[4]
While the initial reception to the Starfarer was poor, it wasn't anything that MISC hadn't predicted. Within six months of limited release sales, MISC had raised enough funds to establish new lines for the next seven years.[4] By 2878 MISC began offering modifications such as converting the fuel tanks to become liquid foodstuff storage units.[3] In 2895 amidst a need for a faster, more maneuverable, and better armored version of the Starfarer became apparent as the UEE fell prey to attacks by the Vanduul, leading to the advent of the Starfarer Gemini.[4]
Gallery
Development
| 2016-03-26 | The Starfarer became hangar ready in Star Citizen Alpha 2.3.0, and was the largest ship in game at that time.[2] |
| 2016-05-25 | The initial concept of the Starfarer is designed by Daren Dochterman (Freelance Conceptist), followed by Ted Beargeon (Freelance Conceptist), Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist), and the UK ship design team.[5] |
Trivia
See also
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2
Starfarer Store. Pledge Store
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Massive-Hauling-The-MISC-Starfarer. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 3.2 MISC Galactic Guide. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Whitely's Guide: MISC Starfarer". Jump Point. Vol. 10 no. 4. pp.29–32. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ↑ WIP: Starfarer Development. Engineering - Comm-Link
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