StarCitizen:Freelancer - Revision history

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	{{~~Navplate manufacturers\|MISC~~}}		{{Entity/Navplates}}
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	[[Category:Cargo ships]]		[[Category:Cargo ships]]
	[[Category:Light freighters]]		[[Category:Light freighters]]

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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:Freelancer}}		{{for\|related galleries\|:Category:Freelancer#mw-category-media\|:Category:Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern Freelancer#mw-category-media}}

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:Freelancer ~~images~~}}		{{for\|a full gallery\|:Category:Freelancer}}

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			\|MISC Freelancer.jpg
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	\|Ship-freelancer-bottomfly.jpg		\|Ship-freelancer-bottomfly.jpg
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	\|-\|		\|-\|In-game =
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	{{gallery		{{gallery
	\|Freelancer_Series_-_RandY_-_Above.jpg		\|Freelancer_Series_-_RandY_-_Above.jpg
	\|Freelancer_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg		\|Freelancer_in_Space_-_Isometric.jpg
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			\|-\|Original Concept =
			{{gallery
			\|Freelancer Original concept art.png
			\|Freelancer concept in engine 1.png
			\|Freelancer concept in engine 2.jpg
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	{{~~Entity~~		{{Vehicle
	\| uuid = b4791030-9d64-4f98-85cb-ca106f868c5e		\| uuid = b4791030-9d64-4f98-85cb-ca106f868c5e
	\| name = Freelancer		\| name = Freelancer

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	\| size = medium		\| size = medium
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| ~~productionstatedesc~~ = ~~Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen~~ Alpha 2.1.0~~\|Alpha 2.1.0]]~~		\| addedinversion = Alpha 2.1.0
	\| mincrew = 2		\| mincrew = 2
	\| maxcrew = 4		\| maxcrew = 4

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	{{~~Vehicle~~		{{Entity
	\| uuid = b4791030-9d64-4f98-85cb-ca106f868c5e		\| uuid = b4791030-9d64-4f98-85cb-ca106f868c5e
	\| name = Freelancer		\| name = Freelancer
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	\| originalwarbondcost = 100		\| originalwarbondcost = 100
	\| pledgeavailability = Always available		\| pledgeavailability = Always available
	\| ~~rsistoreurl~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/misc-freelancer/Freelancer		\| pledgeurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/misc-freelancer/Freelancer
	\| ~~presentationurl1~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13926-Introducing-The-Freelancer-Line-Up		\| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13926-Introducing-The-Freelancer-Line-Up
	\| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOPAsg77PsI		\| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOPAsg77PsI
	\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/psa2rz0q320fer/source/Freelancer-Brochure.pdf		\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/psa2rz0q320fer/source/Freelancer-Brochure.pdf
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	\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RvgzWy7o6v-freelancer		\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RvgzWy7o6v-freelancer
	\| releasedate =		\| releasedate =

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

	==Model==		==Model==

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

	==Lore==		==Lore==

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	\| size = medium		\| size = medium
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 2.1.0\|Alpha 2.1.0]]		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 2.1.0\|Alpha 2.1.0]]
	\| mincrew = 2		\| mincrew = 2
	\| maxcrew = 4		\| maxcrew = 4
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	The '''Freelancer''' is a medium-sized long range cargo hauler manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern]]. The Freelancer's modularity, versatility, and firepower have made it extremely popular among owner-operators and major corporations alike. The chassis also serves as the base for several specialized variants. The Freelancer was the first ship class to be developed as part of a unique technology-sharing agreement with the [[StarCitizen:Xi'an Empire\|Xi'an government]].<ref name="galactapedia">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RvgzWy7o6v-freelancer\|text=Galactapedia: Freelancer}}</ref>		The '''Freelancer''' is a medium-sized long range cargo hauler manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern]]. The Freelancer's modularity, versatility, and firepower have made it extremely popular among owner-operators and major corporations alike. The chassis also serves as the base for several specialized variants. The Freelancer was the first ship class to be developed as part of a unique technology-sharing agreement with the [[StarCitizen:Xi'an Empire\|Xi'an government]].<ref name="galactapedia">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RvgzWy7o6v-freelancer\|text=Galactapedia: Freelancer}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	=== Flaws ===		=== Flaws ===
	{{List item\|Manned turret\|The manned turret of the ~~[[StarCitizen:~~Freelancer]] series is subject to a restricted range of motion, particularly in elevation. Contributors to this issue are the large hump attachment common to ~~[[StarCitizen:Freelancer]]s~~ which is mounted forward of the turret and the manned turret's low vantage point over the aft cargo bay door.<ref name="Experience">{{~~SC/~~Cite game\|build=[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 4.0.0\|Alpha 4.0.0]]\|text=Long-term experience\|accessdate=2025-12-07}}</ref>		{{List item\|Manned turret\|The manned turret of the Freelancer series is subject to a restricted range of motion, particularly in elevation. Contributors to this issue are the large hump attachment common to Freelancers which is mounted forward of the turret and the manned turret's low vantage point over the aft cargo bay door.<ref name="Experience">{{Cite game\|build=[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 4.0.0\|Alpha 4.0.0]]\|text=Long-term experience\|accessdate=2025-12-07}}</ref>
	}}{{List item\|Remote turrets\|Despite the ~~[[StarCitizen:~~Freelancer]] series supporting a full four crew members with accompanying crew stations, the third and fourth crew members are not provided the ability to assume control of the pilot-slaved remote turrets. This issue contributes to lack of crew purpose and some difficulty in engaging faster targets.<ref name="Experience"/>		}}{{List item\|Remote turrets\|Despite the Freelancer series supporting a full four crew members with accompanying crew stations, the third and fourth crew members are not provided the ability to assume control of the pilot-slaved remote turrets. This issue contributes to lack of crew purpose and some difficulty in engaging faster targets.<ref name="Experience"/>
	}}{{List item\|Vestigial airlock\|A residual trait from a period of ship design where vertical docking collars were common, all ~~[[StarCitizen:~~Freelancer]] series variants include a mid-section airlock with such a docking collar. In modern ship design these collars are considered wasteful due to the difficulty of using them in a gravity environment. As this airlock includes cargo capacity for 6 SCU, crews seeking to maximise their cargo grid use must also contend with pushing freight containers through the airlock's relatively small door.<ref name="Experience"/>		}}{{List item\|Vestigial airlock\|A residual trait from a period of ship design where vertical docking collars were common, all Freelancer series variants include a mid-section airlock with such a docking collar. In modern ship design these collars are considered wasteful due to the difficulty of using them in a gravity environment. As this airlock includes cargo capacity for 6 SCU, crews seeking to maximise their cargo grid use must also contend with pushing freight containers through the airlock's relatively small door.<ref name="Experience"/>
	}}{{List item\|VTOL\|The ~~[[StarCitizen:~~Freelancer]]'s main thruster nacelles are nominally capable of VTOL thrust by means of rotating the entire nacelle. However, the usage of this feature prevents the usage of the aft landing gear installed in each nacelle which means that while performing a landing the ~~[[StarCitizen:~~Freelancer]]'s pilot must contradictorily cease usage of the ship's VTOL mode, and cannot take off in VTOL mode at all. While theoretically capable of supporting a hover for a longer duration than maneuvering thrusters alone, this feature was disabled shortly after the ~~[[StarCitizen:~~Freelancer]]'s release.<ref name="Experience"/>		}}{{List item\|VTOL\|The Freelancer's main thruster nacelles are nominally capable of VTOL thrust by means of rotating the entire nacelle. However, the usage of this feature prevents the usage of the aft landing gear installed in each nacelle which means that while performing a landing the Freelancer's pilot must contradictorily cease usage of the ship's VTOL mode, and cannot take off in VTOL mode at all. While theoretically capable of supporting a hover for a longer duration than maneuvering thrusters alone, this feature was disabled shortly after the Freelancer's release.<ref name="Experience"/>
	}}		}}

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

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

	==Lore==		==Lore==
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	In some sense, the Freelancer image has begun to appear at odds with that of MISC itself: dashing space captains charting new frontiers on a wing and a prayer versus heavily organized corporate governance. The truth is, the Freelancer project would not exist without that governance. Every aspect that makes the design popular for independent pilots was carefully researched, analyzed, tested and produced. From the optimal radar package placement to the vacuum form cupholders, the components of the Freelancer went through hundreds of thousands of man-hours in an effort to produce a design that comes together seamlessly.<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/13435-Galactic-Guide-MISC\|text=MISC Galactic Guide}}</ref>		In some sense, the Freelancer image has begun to appear at odds with that of MISC itself: dashing space captains charting new frontiers on a wing and a prayer versus heavily organized corporate governance. The truth is, the Freelancer project would not exist without that governance. Every aspect that makes the design popular for independent pilots was carefully researched, analyzed, tested and produced. From the optimal radar package placement to the vacuum form cupholders, the components of the Freelancer went through hundreds of thousands of man-hours in an effort to produce a design that comes together seamlessly.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/13435-Galactic-Guide-MISC\|text=MISC Galactic Guide}}</ref>
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	==Development==		==Development==
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The CEO and founder of [[StarCitizen:Consolidated Outland]], [[StarCitizen:Silas Koerner]], refers to the Freelancer as ''"unprintable"''.<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|text=Portfolio: Consolidated Outland\|int=Comm-Link:Galactic Guide - Consolidated Outland\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/14165-Consolidated-Outland}}</ref>		*The CEO and founder of [[StarCitizen:Consolidated Outland]], [[StarCitizen:Silas Koerner]], refers to the Freelancer as ''"unprintable"''.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|text=Portfolio: Consolidated Outland\|int=Comm-Link:Galactic Guide - Consolidated Outland\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/14165-Consolidated-Outland}}</ref>

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

	[[Category:Cargo ships]]		[[Category:Cargo ships]]
	[[Category:Light freighters]]		[[Category:Light freighters]]