https://wiki.sasgaming.net/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=StarCitizen%3AC2_Hercules_StarlifterStarCitizen:C2 Hercules Starlifter - Revision history2026-04-09T07:18:41ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.8https://wiki.sasgaming.net/index.php?title=StarCitizen:C2_Hercules_Starlifter&diff=53680&oldid=previmported>Teizan: Category:Medium freighters, decided to change role to "Heavy lifter" to emphasise the Hercules' focus.2026-02-27T07:27:11Z<p>Category:Medium freighters, decided to change role to "Heavy lifter" to emphasise the Hercules' focus.</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Vehicle<br />
| uuid = 7533ff77-836c-4bd2-9171-487d9c63863c<br />
| name = C2 Hercules Starlifter<br />
| image = C2 Feature Style clouds.jpg<br />
| manufacturer = CRUS<br />
| series = Hercules<br />
| career = Transport<br />
| role = Heavy lifter<br />
| size = large<br />
| productionstate = Flight ready<br />
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1|Alpha 3.13.1]]<br />
| mincrew = 1<br />
| maxcrew = 2<br />
| length = 94<br />
| width = 70<br />
| height = 23<br />
| mass = 3139240<br />
| cargocapacity = 696<br />
| stowage = 9000K µSCU<br />
| pledgecost = 400<br />
| originalpledgecost = 360<br />
| warbondcost = 370<br />
| originalwarbondcost = 300<br />
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales<br />
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/C2-Hercules<br />
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter<br />
| presentationurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18128-Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter<br />
| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/TamoB9ubodE<br />
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf<br />
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16589-Q-A-Crusader-Hercules<br />
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0QxYEKvorl-c2-hercules<br />
| whitleysguideurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/19967-Whitleys-Guide-Hercules<br />
| releasedate = 2948<br />
| conceptdate = 2018-05-13<br />
| saledate = 2018-05-13<br />
| queryimage = <br />
}}<br />
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The '''C2 Hercules Starlifter''' is a civilian heavy lift transport developed by [[StarCitizen:Crusader Industries]]. Utilizing the patented Hercules military-grade spaceframe and expanding cargo capacity, while sacrificing barely any firepower, the C2 has taken the private sector by storm. It has become the industry standard for racing teams, ship dealers and manufacturers, construction orgs, mining corporations, and even large-scale touring entertainment outfits.<ref name="C2Store">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/C2-Hercules|text=C2 Hercules Starlifter - Ship Page}}</ref><br />
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==Features==<br />
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{{List item<br />
|Cargo<br />
|The C2 Hercules carries an impressive 696 SCU of cargo within its large hold. Ground vehicles may also be carried, including large vehicles like the [[StarCitizen:Nova]], [[StarCitizen:Ballista]] and [[StarCitizen:Spartan]], using the large front and rear ramps for loading.<ref name="C2Store"/><br />
}}<br />
{{List item|Stowage|The C2 has 2,890 KµSCU of internal storage for personal equipment, six 1,500 KμSCU storage units (along the center of [[StarCitizen:engineering]]), as well as dedicated EVA suit lockers and gun racks in the bridge hallway. The center console in the bridge also houses a small compartment capable of holding 2 small firearms or equipment (such as the [[StarCitizen:Pyro RYT Multi-Tool|multi-tool]]).<ref name="C2Store"/><br />
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{{List item<br />
|Easy Access Components<br />
|The ship components can be easily accessed from within the vehicle, allowing you to maintain or repair without the need to go outside the ship.<ref name="C2Store"/><br />
}}<br />
{{List item<br />
|Living Areas<br />
|The Starlifter can be a home away from home, thanks to its spacious crew quarters with beds, bathrooms, personal areas and storage. The ship also has a separate crew rest room with seating, kitchen and even a large monitor for watching your favorite vids on the [[StarCitizen:Spectrum]].<ref name="C2Store"/><br />
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{{List item<br />
|Weapons<br />
|With a pair of forward facing pilot controlled size 5 gun hard-points, which can be discreetly concealed, and a rear facing remote controlled turret that can hold a pair of size 4 guns, the C2 can hit back hard if required.<ref name="C2Store"/><br />
}}<br />
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==Specifications==<br />
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}<br />
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==Model==<br />
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===Ship profile===<br />
====Exterior====<br />
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In space=<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Isometric<br />
!Above<br />
!Port-side<br />
!Front<br />
!Rear<br />
!Below<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|}<br />
|-|<br />
Landed=<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Isometric<br />
!Above<br />
!Port-side<br />
!Front<br />
!Rear<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]<br />
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]<br />
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]<br />
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]<br />
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]<br />
|}<br />
</tabber><br />
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====Interior====<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Lower deck<br />
!Upper deck<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:C2 Hercules Starlifter - Interior Map - Lower Deck.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:C2 Hercules Starlifter - Interior Map - Upper Deck.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|}<br />
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===Series variants===<br />
{{Vehicle variants}}<br />
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===Paints===<br />
{{for|more information|:Hercules series/Paints}}<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"ArcCorp"|"ArcCorp"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Argent"|"Argent"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Best In Show 2951"|"Best In Show 2951"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Cerberus"|"Cerberus"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Crusader"|"Crusader"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Draco"|"Draco"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Dryad"|"Dryad"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Fortuna"|"Fortuna"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Frostbite"|"Frostbite"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Hurston"|"Hurston"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Invictus Blue & Gold"|"Invictus Blue & Gold"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Meridian"|"Meridian"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"MicroTech"|"MicroTech"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Sylvan"|"Sylvan"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Hercules series/Paints#"Timberline"|"Timberline"]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Hercules ArcCorp flying by IO-North tower - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Argent in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 BIS2951 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Cerberus in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules Crusader flying by Orison platform - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Draco in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Dryad in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Fortuna in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Frostbite in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules Hurston flying by Central Tower - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Invictus BG in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Meridian in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules MicroTech flying by Logistics Depot - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Sylvan in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Hercules C2 Timberline in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Acquisition==<br />
{{Vehicle availability}}<br />
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==Lore==<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:C2 Hercules images}}<br />
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Official=<br />
{{gallery<br />
|C2 Cargo.jpg<br />
|C2 Gallery Landing.jpg<br />
|C2 Weapons.jpg<br />
|C2 Gallery Cockpit.jpg<br />
|C2 Feature Carry.jpg<br />
|C2 Gallery flyby Lorville.jpg<br />
|C2 Feature Style clouds.jpg<br />
|Crusader-Hercules trailer-Thumb.jpg<br />
}}<br />
|-|<br />
In-game=<br />
{{gallery<br />
|C2_Hercules_Starlifter_215221.png<br />
|C2_Hercules_Starlifter_220203.png<br />
|IAE2951-day5-crusader-hercules-c2.jpg<br />
|IAE2951-day10-bis-hercules.jpg<br />
|Invictus-2950-hologram-hercules-03.jpg<br />
|Invictus-2950-hologram-hercules-02.jpg<br />
|Invictus-2950-hologram-hercules-01.jpg<br />
}}<br />
Concept=<br />
{{gallery<br />
|C2Starlifter FrontTop Concept.png<br />
|C2 Hercules concept - Front close.png<br />
|C2 Hercules concept - Profiles.png<br />
|C2_Hercules_Starlifter_Cargo_Hold.jpg<br />
|C2 Hercules concept - Underside.png<br />
|CRSD-Starlifter-ComponentBay-Preview.jpg<br />
|C2_and_M2_Hercules_VTOL.jpg<br />
|Hercules Starlifter Exterior Work In Progress January 2021.jpg<br />
|Hercules Starlifter Cargo Hold Work In Progress January 2021.jpg<br />
}}<br />
</tabber><br />
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==Development==<br />
{{Timeline styles}}<br />
{| class="timeline"<br />
|-<br />
|2018-05-03<br />
|The Hercules was introduced in the [[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]: The Labours of Hercules episode.<ref>[https://youtu.be/iqVnBrYu2Ns Star Citizen: Around the Verse - The Labours of Hercules]</ref><br />
|-<br />
|2018-05-04<br />
|The term Starlifter was originally referred to as the Genesis Starlifter, a variant of the [[StarCitizen:Genesis Starliner]]. According to the 2018-05-04 episode of Reverse the Verse, the Genesis Starlifter has been retconned and replaced by the Hercules Starlifter.<ref>[https://youtu.be/5gZLYcIXTYE?t=30m29s Reverse the Verse - Hercules Starlifter and Anvil Hurricane]</ref><br />
|-<br />
|2018-05-31<br />
|The ship concept is designed by [[StarCitizen:Michael Oberschneider]] (Senior Conceptist) in [[StarCitizen:Foundry 42 UK]] with contributions from [[StarCitizen:Sarah McCulloch]] (Conceptist), [[StarCitizen:Paul Jones]] (Art Director), [[StarCitizen:Corentin Billemont]] (Systems Designer), [[StarCitizen:John Crewe]] (Lead Technical Designer).<ref name="jumppoint">[[StarCitizen:David Ladyman]] and [[StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick]], ''Work in Progress: Crusader Hercules Starlifter'', [[StarCitizen:Jump Point (magazine)|Jump Point]], vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 15-32, 2018-05-31.</ref><br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*Hercules is the first ship in the Star Citizen universe designed to transport tanks (such as the [[StarCitizen:Nova]]).<br />
*In the real world, the {{WP|ref=no|Lockheed_C-130_Hercules|text=Lockheed C-130 Hercules}}, the {{WP|ref=no|Lockheed_C-141_Starlifter|text=Lockheed C-141 Starlifter}}, or the {{WP|ref=no|Airbus_A400M_Atlas|text=Airbus A400M Atlas}} fill a similar role.<br />
*The YouTuber Bankii made a gaming room based o0n the Hercules.<ref>[https://www.pcgamer.com/this-man-built-a-dollar30k-gaming-room-modeled-after-a-star-citizen-spaceship/ This man built a $30K gaming room modeled after a Star Citizen spaceship], pcgamer.com, 31 May 2022</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[https://youtu.be/iqVnBrYu2Ns Star Citizen: Around the Verse - The Labours of Hercules] {{trx|url=around-the-verse-the-labours-of-hercules}}<br />
*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter|text=Introducing The Hercules Crusaders Premier Tactical Starlifter}}<br />
*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/16589-Q-A-Crusader-Hercules|text=Q&A: Crusader Hercules Starlifter}}<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Navplate manufacturers|CRUS}}<br />
{{Navplate vehicles}}<br />
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[[Category:Cargo ships]]<br />
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