Quick facts:Idris-K
The Aegis Idris-K is an aftermarket kit for the Idris-P that features additional equipments tailored to dealing with the swarm threat of carrier-type ships. It's a set of parts, not a separate Idris variant.[1]
Compared to the Idris-P, the Idris-K kit has an additional size 10 laser beam, four point defense turrets that replace the remote turrets, and a missile turret that replacs a manned turret.[2] Both Idris-P and Idris-M can be use this aftermarket kit.[3] It can carry two medium fighters in its main hangar as standard complement, plus an Argo MPUV-1C in a dedicated bay.
Specifications
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Lore
The aftermarket Idris-K upgrade kit was original produced for the UEE government who were seeking an improved patrol or protection plan for the Idris-P utilized by the UEE patrol services.[2]
Development
Anniversary 2018 sale | Introduced as the Aegis Idris P after market kit. It was on sale for $300 USD and $250 USD for warbond, and came with an exclusive 72 months insurance contract that is only available on that sale.[2] |
2023-11-01 | In CitizenCon 2023, CIG announced that all variants of the Idris will be delivered to the owners alongside Squadron 42 releases.[4] |
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References
- ↑ Star Citizen | Behind the Ships: Aegis Idris-P, Star Citizen, Youtube, May 15 2015
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Idris Upgrade Kit post rehosted on Reddit
- ↑ Idris Update on Spectrum. Spectrum
- ↑ CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship on YouTube