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.

MEASUREMENT

Length 23.5m

Beam 12.5m

Height 9.0m

Size Small

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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

Specifications

Avionics & SystemsPropulsion & ThrustersWeaponry

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	S Radar	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	S Computer	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	Tyler Design	SonicLite	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Coolers	Tyler Design	HeatSafe	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	Ascension Astro	Shimmer	Small (Small)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	S Fuel Intake	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Fuel Tanks		S Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	TBD	S Quantum Drive	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	S Jump Module	Small (Small)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		S Quantum Fuel Tank	Small (Small)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	N/A	1 x 2
		Retro Thruster	N/A	1 x 2
Maneuvering Thrusters		Fixed Maneuvering Thruster	N/A	1 x 14

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	Klaus & Werner	CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater		2 (3)	1 x 1
	Klaus & Werner	CF-117 Bulldog Laser Repeater		1 (2)	1 x 2
Missiles	Thermyte Lightfire	TaskForce I	Behring MSD-341	1 (3)	4 x 2

Gallery

For a full gallery, see Category:Herald Images.

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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