StarCitizen:F8C Lightning - Revision history

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	===Series variants===		===Series variants===
	{{~~Vehicle variants~~}}		{{Entity/Related}}

	===Paints===		===Paints===

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:F8C Lightning ~~images~~}}		{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:F8C Lightning#mw-category-media\|:Category:Anvil Aerospace F8 Lightning#mw-category-media}}

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	\| uuid = 663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63		\| uuid = 663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63
	\| name = F8C Lightning		\| name = F8C Lightning

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			====Special editions====
			{{Note\|'''Note:''' These are non-standard 'variants' and are '''only available in-game''' as a reward by completing various missions or tasks.}}
			{\| class="wikitable"
			![[StarCitizen:Wikelo#Ships and vehicles\|"Wikelo Special"]]
			\|-
			\|[[File:F8C Lightning Wikelo.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]
			\|}

	===Series variants===		===Series variants===

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	\| size = small		\| size = small
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| ~~productionstatedesc~~ = ~~Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen~~ Alpha 3.20.0b~~\|Alpha 3.20.0b]]~~		\| addedinversion = Alpha 3.20.0b
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
	\| maxcrew = 1		\| maxcrew = 1

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	\| uuid = 663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63		\| uuid = 663b6047-5b06-489c-a906-bc91fb7d6e63
	\| name = F8C Lightning		\| name = F8C Lightning
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	\| originalwarbondcost = 260		\| originalwarbondcost = 260
	\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales		\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
	\| ~~rsistoreurl~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/F8C-Lightning		\| pledgeurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/F8C-Lightning
	\| ~~presentationurl1~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On		\| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On
	\| trailerurl =		\| trailerurl =
	\| brochureurl =		\| brochureurl =
	\| ~~qandaurl1~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/19512-Q-A-Anvil-Aerospace-F8C-Lightning		\| qaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/19512-Q-A-Anvil-Aerospace-F8C-Lightning
	\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning		\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning
	\| releasedate = 2933		\| releasedate = 2933

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

	==Model==		==Model==

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	==Acquisition==		==Acquisition==
	{{~~Vehicle availability~~}}		{{Entity/Availability}}
	The F8C Lightning can only be obtained by completing one of the following:		The F8C Lightning can only be obtained by completing one of the following:
	* As a reward for reaching the [[StarCitizen:Concierge]] level of [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]].		* As a reward for reaching the [[StarCitizen:Concierge]] level of [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]].

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	\| size = small		\| size = small
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b\|Alpha 3.20.0b]]		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b\|Alpha 3.20.0b]]
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
	\| maxcrew = 1		\| maxcrew = 1
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	The [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace]] '''F8C Lightning''' is the civilian variant of the [[StarCitizen:F8A Lightning]] space superiority fighter that is used by the [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]]. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] invaders. It was made available in extremely limited numbers to the civilian market by Anvil to celebrate the debut of the F8A in the UEE Navy.<ref name="F8CStore">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/F8C-Lightning\|text=Anvil F8C Store}}</ref><ref name="F8Galactapedia">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning\|text=Galactapedia: F8C Lighting}}</ref>		The [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace]] '''F8C Lightning''' is the civilian variant of the [[StarCitizen:F8A Lightning]] space superiority fighter that is used by the [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]]. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] invaders. It was made available in extremely limited numbers to the civilian market by Anvil to celebrate the debut of the F8A in the UEE Navy.<ref name="F8CStore">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/F8C-Lightning\|text=Anvil F8C Store}}</ref><ref name="F8Galactapedia">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning\|text=Galactapedia: F8C Lighting}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	==Specifications==		==Specifications==
	{{~~SC/~~Vehicle hardpoints}}		{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

	==Model==		==Model==
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	==Acquisition==		==Acquisition==
	{{~~SC/~~Vehicle availability}}		{{Vehicle availability}}
	The F8C Lightning can only be obtained by completing one of the following:		The F8C Lightning can only be obtained by completing one of the following:
	* As a reward for reaching the [[StarCitizen:Concierge]] level of [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]].		* As a reward for reaching the [[StarCitizen:Concierge]] level of [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]].
	* Collecting a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)]] during the 2023 anniversary.*<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On\|text=The Hunt Is On\|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>		* Collecting a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)]] during the 2023 anniversary.*<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On\|text=The Hunt Is On\|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>
	* Claiming one from an [[StarCitizen:Guide:Executive Hangars\|Executive Hangar in Pyro]].		* Claiming one from an [[StarCitizen:Guide:Executive Hangars\|Executive Hangar in Pyro]].
	* Completing the [[StarCitizen:Wikelo]] contracts [[StarCitizen:F8 War Mod]] or [[StarCitizen:Sneaky Stabber]].		* Completing the [[StarCitizen:Wikelo]] contracts [[StarCitizen:F8 War Mod]] or [[StarCitizen:Sneaky Stabber]].
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	==Development==		==Development==
	{{~~SC/~~Timeline styles}}		{{Timeline styles}}
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	\|2018-01		\|2018-01
	\|The F8C Lightning was available as the [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]] [[StarCitizen:concierge]] reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards\|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards\|accessdate=2021-05-28}}</ref>		\|The F8C Lightning was available as the [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]] [[StarCitizen:concierge]] reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards\|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards\|accessdate=2021-05-28}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|2023-10-10		\|2023-10-10
	\|CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b\|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="Hunt">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On\|text="The Hunt Is On"\|accessdate=2024-01-20}}</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> One was obtaining a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)\|gold license]], looted from crates in the [[StarCitizen:PU]]. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]].		\|CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b\|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="Hunt">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On\|text="The Hunt Is On"\|accessdate=2024-01-20}}</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> One was obtaining a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)\|gold license]], looted from crates in the [[StarCitizen:PU]]. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]].
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	\|2023-10-10		\|2023-10-10
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	\|2025-11-13		\|2025-11-13
	\|CIG announced that pledging would no longer require a gold license starting from IAE 2955. It was made available for all players for pledge, but still kept the one-per-account limitation. To compensate previous owners who had redeemed a license or reached [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]] rank, a special [[StarCitizen:F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Nightweaver"\|"Nightweaver"]] livery was to be distributed on Anvil Day of the event. The special paint is not giftable and is limited to one-per-account.<ref name="iae2955">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/iae-2955-faq-orison-welcomes-you\|text=IAE 2955 FAQ - Orison Welcomes You!\|accessdate=2025-11-25}}</ref>		\|CIG announced that pledging would no longer require a gold license starting from IAE 2955. It was made available for all players for pledge, but still kept the one-per-account limitation. To compensate previous owners who had redeemed a license or reached [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)\|Wing Commander]] rank, a special [[StarCitizen:F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Nightweaver"\|"Nightweaver"]] livery was to be distributed on Anvil Day of the event. The special paint is not giftable and is limited to one-per-account.<ref name="iae2955">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/iae-2955-faq-orison-welcomes-you\|text=IAE 2955 FAQ - Orison Welcomes You!\|accessdate=2025-11-25}}</ref>
	\|}		\|}

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

	==See ~~Also~~==		==See also==

	==References==		==References==
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	{{Navplate manufacturers\|ANVL}}		{{Navplate manufacturers\|ANVL}}
	{{~~SC/~~Navplate vehicles}}		{{Navplate vehicles}}

	[[Category:Concierge items]]		[[Category:Concierge items]]

	{{~~SC/~~Short description\|Single-seat heavy fighter manufactured by Anvil}}		{{Short description\|Single-seat heavy fighter manufactured by Anvil}}
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]
	[[Category:Heavy fighters]]		[[Category:Heavy fighters]]