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{{For|the original [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] model|Glaive}}

{{Vehicle
| uuid = e379e38c-459a-4705-be7d-49a5f5d7a928
| name = Glaive (replica)
| image = Glaive flying over world firing weapons.jpg
| size = medium
| manufacturer = ESPR
| career = Combat
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Patch V0.8.5|Alpha 0.8.5]]. Rework in progress
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| pledgecost = 350
| originalpledgecost = 350
| pledgeavailability = Game mode exclusive
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/esperia-glaive/Glaive
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14888-1-000-vanduul-glaive-reproductions-for-the-taking
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bo1dozJpB2-glaive|trailerurl
| smwqueryname = Glaive (replica)
}}

The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Glaive''' is a symmetrical version of the [[StarCitizen:Scythe]] reproduced for [[StarCitizen:Human]] usage. Generally flown by Vanduul with more combat experience, they are better armed and have two huge blades/wings as opposed to one on the standard Scythe.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/esperia-glaive/Esperia-Glaive|text=The Esperia Glaive - Ship page}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item
|Notoriety
|While not as well known as the [[StarCitizen:Scythe (replica)|Scythe]], the Glaive can easily put the same terror into others before even firing a single shot.
}}
{{List item
|Trainer
|The spacecraft for ideal for aggressor training operations.
}}
{{List item|Weapons|The replica has a pair of Size 5 [[StarCitizen:'WRATH' Cannon]]s, a pair of Size 1 [[StarCitizen:'WEAK' Repeater]]s as well as pair of Size 4 missile hard-points (each holding a rack of four Size 2 missiles) installed.
}}
{{List item
|Blades
|The Glaive is probably most notable for its pair of giant retractable blades that is designed to rip its prey apart.
}}
{{List item
|Stowage
|It has the capability to stow up to 250K μSCU of items via an external storage unit.
}}

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===
'''Currently, only the version 1 (V1) model is available in-game.'''

<tabber>
In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Glaive in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive in space - Above.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive in space - Port.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive in space - Front.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive in space - Rear.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive in space - Below.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Extended blades=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Glaive extended blades in space - Above.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive extended blades in space -Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive extended blades in space -Port.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive extended blades in space -Front.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive extended blades in space -Rear.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive extended blades in space -Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Glaive_in_Selfland_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive_in_Selfland_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive_in_Selfland_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive_in_Selfland_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive_in_Selfland_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

===Version 2===
The following images are screenshots of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCE7gxQOVY Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser] as well as the [[StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen]] episode "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hoEbs4krE Enemy Mine]", which showed a work-in-progress second version model. This version will not be made available until [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]] is released.

{| class="wikitable"
!Images
|-
|[[File:Vanduul Glaive SQ42 2019 Visual Teaser 01.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive-iso-isc-2020-06-18.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive-top-detail-isc-2020-06-18.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive-rear-isc-2020-06-18.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive-wing-detail-isc-2020-06-18.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Glaive-cockpit-isc-2020-06-18.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

===Paints===
{{Note|As of [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.3|3.24.3]], there are '''NO PAINTS''' available for the Glaive.}}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Glaive images}}

<tabber>
Official (V1)=
{{gallery
|Glaive_-_Front_right.jpg
|Glaive_in_Dying_Star_-_Rear.png
|Glaive_landed_in_fog.png
|Glaives_x3_in_formation.jpg
|Glaives_x2_in_formation.jpg
|Glaive_close.png
|Glaive flying over world firing weapons.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game (V1)=
{{gallery
|IAE2954-day4-glaive.jpg
}}
|-|
Concepts (V1)=
{{gallery
|Vanduul_glaive_viz2.jpg
|Vanduul_glaive_viz3.jpg
|Vanduul_glaive_viz4.jpg
|Vanduul_glaive_viz5.jpg
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2015-08-07
|The vehicle was originally sold during a flyable promotion sale back in 2015, limited to only 1000 in numbers.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14888-1-000-vanduul-glaive-reproductions-for-the-taking|text=Vanduul Glaive concept sale|accessdate=2022-12-22}}</ref>
|-
|2020-06-18
|The Glaive along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>
|-
|2023-11-01
|In [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023]], CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.<ref name="citcon2023">[https://youtu.be/2otksAGrCOc?si=BlNYB07praj8qftd&t=2043 CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship] on YouTube</ref>
|-
|}

==Trivia==
*The ship gets its name from a particular type of pole weapon, distinguished by a single-edged blade at its tip, known for its distinctive design and versatility in different combat situations. {{WP|Glaive}}
*The Glaive is now obtainable through one of two methods. First, by making a pledge: upon successfully completing up to wave 25 of [[StarCitizen:Vanduul Swarm]] in [[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]], your account will be granted the opportunity to purchase the ship from the [[StarCitizen:Roberts Space Industries (website)|RSI store]] during specific limited-time sales held throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003091714-Arena-Commander|text=Arena Commander|accessdate=2025-11-13}}</ref> Second, through referrals: accumulating 200 Recruitment Points (RP) will result in a Glaive being added to your hangar.

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|ESPR}} {{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Referral rewards]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Medium fighters]]

StarCitizen:Glaive (replica) - Revision history

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