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{{Vehicle
| uuid = ec956be2-8e3a-460d-b3a8-97df4cb12b78
| name = Aurora Mk II
| image = Aurora Mk II x3 flying close to mountains - cropped.jpg
| manufacturer = RSI
| series = Aurora
| career = Multi-role
| role = Starter / Light Fighter
| size = Small
| hangar =
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.0|Alpha 4.7.0]]
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| length = 24.5
| width = 28.0
| height = 7.5
| retractedlength = 27.5
| retractedwidth = 10.5
| retractedheight = 5.5
| mass = 63500
| cargocapacity = 2.244
| stowage = 1000K µSCU-->
| pledgecost = 45
| originalpledgecost = 45
| warbondcost = 40
| originalwarbondcost = 40
| pledgeavailability = Always available
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/aurora-mk-ii/Aurora-Mk-II
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20449-RSI-Aurora-Mk-II
| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/SzMHlkiv4DQ
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/engineering/21063-Q-A-RSI-Aurora
| galactapediaurl =
| releasedate = 2956
| conceptdate = 2026-03-24
| saledate = 2026-03-25
| queryimage = 
| smwqueryname =
}}

The '''Aurora Mk II''' is a small starter multi-role ship, manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Roberts Space Industries]]. The designers have reinterpreted the classic ship with a fresh perspective, completely redesigning the reliable [[StarCitizen::Category:Aurora Mk I series|Aurora]] from the ground up. This new version enhances performance, usability, and aesthetics for a new generation of pilots. It also features interchangeable modules, allowing for easy specialization without limiting career paths. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot looking for an upgrade, the Aurora Mk II is ready for you.<ref name="AuroraMk2Store">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/aurora-mk-ii/Aurora-Mk-II|text=RSI Aurora Mk2 Store|accessdate=2026-03-25}}</ref><ref name="AuroraMk2Launch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20449-RSI-Aurora-Mk-II|text=RSI Aurora Mk II|accessdate=2026-03-25}}</ref><ref name="AuroraMk2Q&A">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/21063-Q-A-RSI-Aurora|text=Q&A: RSI Aurora|accessdate=2026-03-26}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item
|Modularity
|The Mk II has been engineered to facilitate the attachment of bespoke external [[#Modules|modules]] to the rear of the vessel, enabling the vehicle to concentrate its functionality on specific requirements. These modules can be easily attached and detached using just a personal tractor beam or through the [[StarCitizen:mobiGlas]] Vehicle Loadout Manager.<ref name="AuroraMk2Q&A"/>
}}
{{List item
|Weaponry
|The vessel is outfitted with four Size 2 [[StarCitizen:Gun|gun]] hardpoints and four Size 2 [[StarCitizen:Missile|missile]] hardpoints.<ref name="AuroraMk2Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Variable-geometry wings
|The Aurora has a four-wing design with a backward-swept over-under configuration. The shorter lower wings feature [[StarCitizen:VTOL]] fans for hovering and landing. All wings can fold back for a compact landing profile, resembling the original Aurora's wings.<ref name="AuroraMk2Q&A"/>
}}
{{List item
|Internal space
|The Mk II inherits the original Aurora's compact interior with a single port-side access leading to the pilot seat, an [[StarCitizen:Engineering|engineering]] terminal, a bed, a suit locker and weapon/utility racks.<ref name="AuroraMk2Launch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Cargo
|The base hull possesses a 2 SCU drop down internal cargo hold that can store container sizes of up to [[StarCitizen:1-SCU container|1 SCU]]. There is also two internal shelves that can each hold a [[StarCitizen:1/8-SCU_container|1/8 container]] (0.122 SCU).<ref name="AuroraMk2Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Stowage
|Inside the ship there is an internal storage space that can hold up to 1000k µSCU of various items. There is also a suit locker, however as of Alpha 4.7.0 this functionality has yet to be implemented.<ref name="AuroraMk2Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Weapon/Utility racks
|There are internal racks that can hold two Size 2-4 [[StarCitizen:Personal_weapon|weapons]] (no utility tools), in addition to three Size 1 [[StarCitizen::Category:Pistols|pistols]] or [[StarCitizen::Category:Medguns|medguns]], as well as three Size 1 [[StarCitizen::Category:Gadgets_(Size_1)|utility tools]].<ref name="AuroraMk2Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Easy access components
|All [[StarCitizen:Ship_components|ship components]] are readily accessible, including those situated at the top of the ship, which can be reached by climbing the cockpit window from the very front.<ref name="AuroraMk2Launch"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==
===Ship profile===
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In-space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Aurora Mk II in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Aurora Mk II landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
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|}
</tabber>

===Modules===
The Aurora Mk II is equipped with a modular section situated at the rear of the vessel, which allows the ships to adjust its functionality. Initially there are only two available, however more modules are planned for the future.<ref name="AuroraMk2Q&A"/>
{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Type
!Description
!Price ($)
|-
|[[File:Aurora Mk II DM module in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''DM'''
|Combat
|A reliable option for individuals venturing into more dangerous regions, the Mk II’s Combat Module equips it with extra racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles and a third Size 1 shield generator, enabling courageous pilots to pursue their travels with enhanced safety.
|[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Add-Ons/Aurora-Mk-II-Combat-Module 10.00]
|-
|[[File:Aurora Mk II TS module in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''TS'''
|Cargo
|A diligent approach to initiating your interplanetary ventures involves establishing a reputation and career within the cargo market. In conjunction with the Mk II’s 2 SCU, the Cargo Module’s supplementary 6 SCU of storage capacity enables you to achieve this objective.
|[https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Add-Ons/Aurora-Mk-II-Cargo-Module 10.00]
|-
|}


===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Aurora Mk II series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:Aurora Mk II series/Paints#"Caspian"|"Caspian"]]
![[StarCitizen:Aurora Mk II series/Paints#"Cloudbuster"|"Cloudbuster"]]
![[StarCitizen:Aurora Mk II series/Paints#"Medallion"|"Medallion"]]
![[StarCitizen:Aurora Mk II series/Paints#"Obscurity"|"Obscurity"]]
![[StarCitizen:Aurora Mk II series/Paints#"Shade"|"Shade"]]
![[StarCitizen:Aurora Mk II series/Paints#"Shimmerscale"|"Shimmerscale"]]
|-
|[[File:Aurora Mk II Caspian landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II Cloudbuster landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II Medallion landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II Obscurity landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II Shade landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Aurora Mk II Shimmerscale landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}



==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Aurora Mk II images}}

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|Aurora Mk II landed on rocky world with hatch open.jpg
|Rsi-aurora mkii ts cargo module.webp
|Rsi-aurora mkii dm combat module.webp
|Aurora Mk II cockpit seat.jpg
|RSI Fleet.png
|Rsi-aurora mkii 1.webp
|Aurora Mk II - Icon.png
|Aurora Mk II x3 flying close to mountains.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|Aurora Mk I SE - Aurora Mk II - Scorpius landed in hangar.jpg
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2026-03-13
|A sneak peek image of Aurora Mk II's pilot seat was teased in the Weekly Update newsletter with a tag line "A new beginning for what's yet to come".<ref>[https://mailchi.mp/cloudimperiumgames/weekly-friday-newsletter-3132026 Weekly Update Newsletter: 2026-03-13]</ref>
|-
|2026-03-19
|A blurred flyby of Aurora Mk II was briefly revealed during an episode of Inside Star Citizen: Alpha 4.7 Patch Report.<ref>[https://youtu.be/TsMvQtRtLfw?t=447 Inside Star Citizen: Alpha 4.7 Patch Report]</ref>
|-
|2026-03-25
|The RSI Aurora Mk II was released straight to flyable in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.0|Alpha 4.7]].
|-
|}

==Trivia==
*An Aurora, commonly referred to as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), represents a vibrant, dynamic, and frequently delicate visual phenomenon resulting from the complex interplay of particles and magnetic fields between the Sun and Earth, a process known as space weather. The colorful illumination occurs when high-energy particles from space interact with atmospheric atoms and molecules, leading to the captivating glow..<ref name="NASASciAuroras">[https://science.nasa.gov/sun/auroras/ NASA Science: Auroras]</ref>
*Aurora is derived from the Latin term for "dawn" and also refers to the Roman goddess associated with the dawn.<ref name="NASASciAuroras"/>



==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|RSI}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

[[Category:Starter ships]]
[[Category:Starter fighters]]
[[Category:Light fighters]]
[[Category:Couriers]]
[[Category:Modular]]

{{Short description|Small starter modular multi-role ship manufactured by RSI}}

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