StarCitizen:Defender - Revision history

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	{{~~Navplate manufacturers\|BANU~~}}		{{Entity/Navplates}}
	{{Navplate vehicles}}		{{Navplate vehicles}}
	{{Short description\|Dual-seat medium fighter made by Banu}}		{{Short description\|Dual-seat medium fighter made by Banu}}
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:Defender ~~images~~}}		{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:Banu Souli Defender#mw-category-media}}

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	\| uuid = 081236f5-9549-4a60-9123-6ae21f0cd261		\| uuid = 081236f5-9549-4a60-9123-6ae21f0cd261
	\| name = Defender		\| name = Defender

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	\| novariant = yes		\| novariant = yes
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| ~~productionstatedesc~~ = ~~Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen~~ Alpha 3.7.0~~\|Alpha 3.7.0]]~~		\| addedinversion = Alpha 3.7.0
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
	\| maxcrew = 2		\| maxcrew = 2

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	\| uuid = 081236f5-9549-4a60-9123-6ae21f0cd261		\| uuid = 081236f5-9549-4a60-9123-6ae21f0cd261
	\| name = Defender		\| name = Defender
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	\| originalwarbondcost = 170		\| originalwarbondcost = 170
	\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales		\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
	\| ~~rsistoreurl~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/defender/Defender		\| pledgeurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/defender/Defender
	\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf		\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf
	\| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6hXjxQ0_lk		\| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6hXjxQ0_lk
	\| ~~presentationurl1~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender		\| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender
	\| ~~qandaurl1~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender		\| qaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender
	\| saledate = 2017-04-21		\| saledate = 2017-04-21
	\| conceptdate = 2017-04-22		\| conceptdate = 2017-04-22

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	\| uuid = 081236f5-9549-4a60-9123-6ae21f0cd261		\| uuid = 081236f5-9549-4a60-9123-6ae21f0cd261
	\| name = Defender		\| name = Defender
	\| image = Defender - Firing over Delemar.jpg		\| image = Defender - Firing over Delemar.jpg
	\| manufacturer = BANU		\| manufacturer = BANU
	\| career = Combat		\| career = Combat
	\| series = Defender		\| series = Defender
	\| size = small		\| size = small
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| novariant = yes
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]]		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| mincrew = 1		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]]
	\| maxcrew = 2		\| mincrew = 1
	\| pledgecost = 220		\| maxcrew = 2
	\| originalpledgecost = 185		\| pledgecost = 220
	\| warbondcost = 200		\| originalpledgecost = 185
	\| originalwarbondcost = 170		\| warbondcost = 200
	\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales		\| originalwarbondcost = 170
	\| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/defender/Defender		\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
	\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf		\| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/defender/Defender
	\| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6hXjxQ0_lk		\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf
	\| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender		\| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6hXjxQ0_lk
	\| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender		\| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender
	\| saledate = 2017-04-21		\| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender
	\| conceptdate = 2017-04-22		\| saledate = 2017-04-21
			\| conceptdate = 2017-04-22
	}}		}}

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	\| manufacturer = BANU		\| manufacturer = BANU
	\| career = Combat		\| career = Combat
	\| ~~role~~ =		\| series = Defender
	\| size = small		\| size = small
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready

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	== ~~Specifications~~ ==		== Ports ==
	{{~~Vehicle hardpoints~~}}		{{Entity/Ports}}

	== Model ==		== Model ==

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	\| size = small		\| size = small
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]]		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]]
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
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	The [[StarCitizen:Banu]] '''Defender''' {{SClang\|meaning=\|ochoa=oktæ banu\|srb=oktæ Banu}} is a small two-seat combat ship utilized by the Banu to provide protection and fly alongside the [[StarCitizen:Merchantman]]. Its design features [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] thrusters, [[StarCitizen:Tevarin]] shields, and four [[StarCitizen:Singe tachyon cannon]]s. As a result, with a light-weight hull, it allows the ship to be agile and fast. Though cargo space is limited, the Defender features modest accommodations for its crew and provides easy access to components.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15860-Around-The-Verse\|text=Around the Verse - The Banu Defender\|trx=around-the-verse-2}}</ref><ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=pledge/ships/defender/BANU-defender\|text=The Banu Defender - Ship Page}}</ref>		The [[StarCitizen:Banu]] '''Defender''' {{SClang\|meaning=\|ochoa=oktæ banu\|srb=oktæ Banu}} is a small two-seat combat ship utilized by the Banu to provide protection and fly alongside the [[StarCitizen:Merchantman]]. Its design features [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] thrusters, [[StarCitizen:Tevarin]] shields, and four [[StarCitizen:Singe tachyon cannon]]s. As a result, with a light-weight hull, it allows the ship to be agile and fast. Though cargo space is limited, the Defender features modest accommodations for its crew and provides easy access to components.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15860-Around-The-Verse\|text=Around the Verse - The Banu Defender\|trx=around-the-verse-2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=pledge/ships/defender/BANU-defender\|text=The Banu Defender - Ship Page}}</ref>

	Although the shape, hull, and design of the Defender remains consistent across all Defender models, features can be different from different manufacturers. The below features are based on the Human export model manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Jannue Mon-Li]].<ref name="brochure">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf\|text=The Defender - Ship Brochure}}</ref>		Although the shape, hull, and design of the Defender remains consistent across all Defender models, features can be different from different manufacturers. The below features are based on the Human export model manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Jannue Mon-Li]].<ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI\|url=media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf\|text=The Defender - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	\|Extended range		\|Extended range
	\|The Banu developed the Defender to provide protection and fly alongside the Merchantman, so its design includes a much improved range over other fighters of similar size due to its fuel intakes, dual fuel tanks, large quantum drive, and a powerful, efficient jump drive.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender\|text=Q&A: Banu Defender}}</ref>		\|The Banu developed the Defender to provide protection and fly alongside the Merchantman, so its design includes a much improved range over other fighters of similar size due to its fuel intakes, dual fuel tanks, large quantum drive, and a powerful, efficient jump drive.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender\|text=Q&A: Banu Defender}}</ref>
	}}		}}
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	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	{{~~SC/~~Vehicle hardpoints}}		{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

	== Model ==		== Model ==
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	== Acquisition ==		== Acquisition ==
	{{SC/~~Vehicle availability~~}}		{{Entity/Availability}}

	==Pledge price history==		==Pledge price history==
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	\|LTI		\|LTI
	\|Time-limited		\|Time-limited
	\|Concept sale <ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender\|text=Banu Defender}}</ref>		\|Concept sale <ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender\|text=Banu Defender}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|2020-06-12		\|2020-06-12
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	\|6 months		\|6 months
	\|Time-limited		\|Time-limited
	\|2020 Alien Week<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17622-Alien-Week-2950\|text=Alien Week 2950\|accessdate=}}</ref>		\|2020 Alien Week<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17622-Alien-Week-2950\|text=Alien Week 2950\|accessdate=}}</ref>
	\|}		\|}

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	==Development ==		==Development ==
	The concept was designed to introduce an alien interceptor and prototype the look and feel of Banu materials, processes, and controls that will eventually carry over to the larger Merchantman implementation.<ref name="jpvdas">{{~~SC/~~Cite Jump Point\|title=Visual Dictionary: Alien Ships\|volume=8\|month=11\|startpage=23\|endpage=23\|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>		The concept was designed to introduce an alien interceptor and prototype the look and feel of Banu materials, processes, and controls that will eventually carry over to the larger Merchantman implementation.<ref name="jpvdas">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Visual Dictionary: Alien Ships\|volume=8\|month=11\|startpage=23\|endpage=23\|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>

	According to [[StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick]] (Director of Ship Concepts), the Defender was originally pitched as the '''"Banu Minuteman"''' with the idea that it was intended specifically to protect [[StarCitizen:Merchantman\|Merchantmen]] (and larger trade ships) at a moment's notice. The name had ultimately changed because "[https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Minutemen Minuteman]" is such a specifically American historical reference that it wouldn't really make sense for an alien race.<ref name="jumppoint" />		According to [[StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick]] (Director of Ship Concepts), the Defender was originally pitched as the '''"Banu Minuteman"''' with the idea that it was intended specifically to protect [[StarCitizen:Merchantman\|Merchantmen]] (and larger trade ships) at a moment's notice. The name had ultimately changed because "[https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Minutemen Minuteman]" is such a specifically American historical reference that it wouldn't really make sense for an alien race.<ref name="jumppoint" />
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	\|2017-04-21		\|2017-04-21
	\|Concept sale.<ref name="presentation">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender\|text=Banu Defender concept sale}}</ref>		\|Concept sale.<ref name="presentation">{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender\|text=Banu Defender concept sale}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|2019-03-07		\|2019-03-07
	\|Delayed to be flight ready from [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.5.0\|Alpha 3.5.0]] to [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0\|Alpha 3.6.0]].<ref name="presentation"/>		\|Delayed to be flight ready from [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.5.0\|Alpha 3.5.0]] to [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0\|Alpha 3.6.0]].<ref name="presentation"/>
	\|-		\|-
	\|2019-07-21		\|2019-07-21
	\|Delayed to be flight ready from [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0\|Alpha 3.6.0]] to [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="patch360">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//17160-Star-Citizen-Alpha-360\|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0 - Patch notes\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>		\|Delayed to be flight ready from [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0\|Alpha 3.6.0]] to [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="patch360">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//17160-Star-Citizen-Alpha-360\|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0 - Patch notes\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|2019-10-11		\|2019-10-11
	\|Flight ready in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="37presentation">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17252-Alpha-37-Into-The-Depths\|text=Alpha 3.7.0 - Into the Depths}}</ref>		\|Flight ready in [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="37presentation">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17252-Alpha-37-Into-The-Depths\|text=Alpha 3.7.0 - Into the Depths}}</ref>
	\|}		\|}
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	\|System design		\|System design
	\|[[StarCitizen:Stephen Hosmer]]<ref name="jp0803">{{~~SC/~~Cite Jump Point\|title=Developer Interview: Esperia Prowler\|volume=8\|month=3\|startpage=3\|endpage=10\|accessdate=2020-04-07}}</ref>		\|[[StarCitizen:Stephen Hosmer]]<ref name="jp0803">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Developer Interview: Esperia Prowler\|volume=8\|month=3\|startpage=3\|endpage=10\|accessdate=2020-04-07}}</ref>
	\|}		\|}
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	{{~~SC/~~Navplate vehicles}}		{{Navplate vehicles}}
	{{~~SC/~~Short description\|Dual-seat medium fighter made by Banu}}		{{Short description\|Dual-seat medium fighter made by Banu}}
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]

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	The [[StarCitizen:Banu]] '''Defender''' {{SClang\|meaning=\|ochoa=oktæ banu\|srb=oktæ Banu}} is a small two-seat combat ship utilized by the Banu to provide protection and fly alongside the [[StarCitizen:Merchantman]]. Its design features [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] thrusters, [[StarCitizen:Tevarin]] shields, and four [[StarCitizen:Singe tachyon cannon]]s. As a result, with a light-weight hull, it allows the ship to be agile and fast. Though cargo space is limited, the Defender features modest accommodations for its crew and provides easy access to components.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15860-Around-The-Verse\|text=Around the Verse - The Banu Defender\|trx=around-the-verse-2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=pledge/ships/defender/BANU-defender\|text=The Banu Defender - Ship Page}}</ref>		The [[StarCitizen:Banu]] '''Defender''' {{SClang\|meaning=\|ochoa=oktæ banu\|srb=oktæ Banu}} is a small two-seat combat ship utilized by the Banu to provide protection and fly alongside the [[StarCitizen:Merchantman]]. Its design features [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] thrusters, [[StarCitizen:Tevarin]] shields, and four [[StarCitizen:Singe tachyon cannon]]s. As a result, with a light-weight hull, it allows the ship to be agile and fast. Though cargo space is limited, the Defender features modest accommodations for its crew and provides easy access to components.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15860-Around-The-Verse\|text=Around the Verse - The Banu Defender\|trx=around-the-verse-2}}</ref><ref>{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=pledge/ships/defender/BANU-defender\|text=The Banu Defender - Ship Page}}</ref>

	Although the shape, hull, and design of the Defender remains consistent across all Defender models, features can be different from different manufacturers. The below features are based on the Human export model manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Jannue Mon-Li]].<ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI\|url=media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf\|text=The Defender - Ship Brochure}}</ref>		Although the shape, hull, and design of the Defender remains consistent across all Defender models, features can be different from different manufacturers. The below features are based on the Human export model manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Jannue Mon-Li]].<ref name="brochure">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=media/q47zalzz81ml4r/source/Banu-Defender.pdf\|text=The Defender - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	{{List item		{{List item
	\|Extended range		\|Extended range
	\|The Banu developed the Defender to provide protection and fly alongside the Merchantman, so its design includes a much improved range over other fighters of similar size due to its fuel intakes, dual fuel tanks, large quantum drive, and a powerful, efficient jump drive.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender\|text=Q&A: Banu Defender}}</ref>		\|The Banu developed the Defender to provide protection and fly alongside the Merchantman, so its design includes a much improved range over other fighters of similar size due to its fuel intakes, dual fuel tanks, large quantum drive, and a powerful, efficient jump drive.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15871-Q-A-Banu-Defender\|text=Q&A: Banu Defender}}</ref>
	}}		}}
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	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	{{Vehicle hardpoints}}		{{SC/Vehicle hardpoints}}

	== Model ==		== Model ==
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	== Acquisition ==		== Acquisition ==
	{{Vehicle availability}}		{{SC/Vehicle availability}}

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	\|LTI		\|LTI
	\|Time-limited		\|Time-limited
	\|Concept sale <ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender\|text=Banu Defender}}</ref>		\|Concept sale <ref>{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/15862-Banu-Defender\|text=Banu Defender}}</ref>
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	\|2020-06-12		\|2020-06-12
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	\|Time-limited		\|Time-limited
	\|2020 Alien Week<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17622-Alien-Week-2950\|text=Alien Week 2950\|accessdate=}}</ref>		\|2020 Alien Week<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17622-Alien-Week-2950\|text=Alien Week 2950\|accessdate=}}</ref>
	\|}		\|}

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	==Development ==		==Development ==
	The concept was designed to introduce an alien interceptor and prototype the look and feel of Banu materials, processes, and controls that will eventually carry over to the larger Merchantman implementation.<ref name="jpvdas">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Visual Dictionary: Alien Ships\|volume=8\|month=11\|startpage=23\|endpage=23\|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>		The concept was designed to introduce an alien interceptor and prototype the look and feel of Banu materials, processes, and controls that will eventually carry over to the larger Merchantman implementation.<ref name="jpvdas">{{SC/Cite Jump Point\|title=Visual Dictionary: Alien Ships\|volume=8\|month=11\|startpage=23\|endpage=23\|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>

	According to [[StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick]] (Director of Ship Concepts), the Defender was originally pitched as the '''"Banu Minuteman"''' with the idea that it was intended specifically to protect [[StarCitizen:Merchantman\|Merchantmen]] (and larger trade ships) at a moment's notice. The name had ultimately changed because "[https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Minutemen Minuteman]" is such a specifically American historical reference that it wouldn't really make sense for an alien race.<ref name="jumppoint" />		According to [[StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick]] (Director of Ship Concepts), the Defender was originally pitched as the '''"Banu Minuteman"''' with the idea that it was intended specifically to protect [[StarCitizen:Merchantman\|Merchantmen]] (and larger trade ships) at a moment's notice. The name had ultimately changed because "[https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Minutemen Minuteman]" is such a specifically American historical reference that it wouldn't really make sense for an alien race.<ref name="jumppoint" />
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	\|Delayed to be flight ready from [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0\|Alpha 3.6.0]] to [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="patch360">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//17160-Star-Citizen-Alpha-360\|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0 - Patch notes\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>		\|Delayed to be flight ready from [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0\|Alpha 3.6.0]] to [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="patch360">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//17160-Star-Citizen-Alpha-360\|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0 - Patch notes\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|2019-10-11		\|2019-10-11
	\|Flight ready in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="37presentation">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17252-Alpha-37-Into-The-Depths\|text=Alpha 3.7.0 - Into the Depths}}</ref>		\|Flight ready in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.0\|Alpha 3.7.0]].<ref name="37presentation">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17252-Alpha-37-Into-The-Depths\|text=Alpha 3.7.0 - Into the Depths}}</ref>
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	\|[[StarCitizen:Stephen Hosmer]]<ref name="jp0803">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Developer Interview: Esperia Prowler\|volume=8\|month=3\|startpage=3\|endpage=10\|accessdate=2020-04-07}}</ref>		\|[[StarCitizen:Stephen Hosmer]]<ref name="jp0803">{{SC/Cite Jump Point\|title=Developer Interview: Esperia Prowler\|volume=8\|month=3\|startpage=3\|endpage=10\|accessdate=2020-04-07}}</ref>
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	{{Navplate manufacturers\|BANU}}		{{Navplate manufacturers\|BANU}}
	{{Navplate vehicles}}		{{SC/Navplate vehicles}}
	{{Short description\|Dual-seat medium fighter made by Banu}}		{{SC/Short description\|Dual-seat medium fighter made by Banu}}
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]