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| uuid = 36726a9f-7e14-4942-bc4f-1a398b5bef6a<br />
| name = Herald<br />
| image = Herald landed on microTech 3.9.png<br />
| manufacturer = DRAK<br />
| series = <br />
| career = Transport<br />
| role = <br />
| size = small<br />
| hangar = S2/XS<br />
| productionstate = Flight ready<br />
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 2.6.0|Alpha 2.6.0]]<br />
| mincrew = 1<br />
| maxcrew = 1<br />
| length = 23.5<br />
| width = 12.5<br />
| height = 9<br />
| retractedlength = <br />
| retractedwidth = <br />
| retractedheight = <br />
| mass = 62205<br />
| cargocapacity = 0<br />
| stowage = 900<br />
| pledgecost = 85<br />
| originalpledgecost = 85<br />
| warbondcost = 80<br />
| originalwarbondcost = 80<br />
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales<br />
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/herald/Herald<br />
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15638-DRAKE-Herald<br />
| trailerurl = <br />
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/fluimh9wgqzg5r/source/Herald_brochure.pdf<br />
| qandaurl1 = <br />
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VpGEmdYJPA-herald<br />
| releasedate = <br />
| conceptdate = 2014-10-31<br />
| saledate = <br />
| queryimage = <br />
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The '''Herald''' is a small data running ship developed by [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]]. It is designed to be a compact, fortified vessel engineered to securely transport information from one location to another. It is equipped with a robust central engine that facilitates rapid transit and provides the necessary power for efficient data encryption and containment. Additionally, the ship boasts sophisticated encryption software and a reinforced computer core. What sets the Herald apart from other personal spacecraft is its design, which allows for straightforward 'cleaning' procedures in the event of a potential capture.<ref name="HeraldStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/herald/Herald|text=Drake Herald Store}}</ref><ref name="Heraldbrochure">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/yuhmsfwd85cssr/source/Herald_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Herald Brochure}}</ref> <br />
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==Features==<br />
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|*Computer Core<br />
|The armored computer core will operate on a dedicated server, accessible solely from the secure control terminal located within the ship, thereby mitigating the risk of remote hacking.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/><br />
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|*Broadcast Array<br />
|The SATA-M6A1 high-power broadcast array is designed to facilitate long-distance data transmission for communication and emergency applications.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/><br />
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|*Data Storage Pods<br />
|Data stored within the data storage pods will be subjected to a proprietary encryption algorithm. Additionally, equipped with rapid access ports, these pods can be detached from the ship for purposes of delivery or in case of an emergency.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/><br />
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|*EMP Protection<br />
|The Herald will feature state-of-the-art EMP shielding and supplementary power systems designed to prevent complete power failure in the event of an electromagnetic pulse blast.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/><br />
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|Speed<br />
|The vehicle is exceptionally fast and was engineered as a spacecraft that prioritizes its propulsion system over its structural design. Many have described the experience of operating a Herald at maximum velocity as akin to strapping yourself to a thruster.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/><br />
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|Habitation<br />
|The vessel is equipped with a kitchenette, bed, and bathroom, making it suitable for extended journeys or periods of waiting.<ref name="Heraldbrochure"/><br />
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|Stowage<br />
|The Herald is equipped with an internal stowage capacity of up to 900K µSCU, along with specialized racks for guns and utilities.<ref name="HeraldStore"/><br />
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|Weapons<br />
|The vessel features a Size 3 gun hardpoint located beneath the cockpit, in addition to two hardpoints under the wings designed to support Size 2 guns. Furthermore, it is equipped with two racks, each capable of carrying nine Size 2 missiles.<ref name="HeraldStore"/><br />
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{{Note|*Note: As of [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 4.3.1|Alpha 4.3.1]], some of the features have yet to be implemented in-game.}}<br />
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==Specifications==<br />
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==Model==<br />
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===Ship profile===<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:Herald_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_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:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|}<br />
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===Paints===<br />
{{for|more information|:Herald series/Paints}}<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
![[StarCitizen:Herald series/Paints#"Ghoulish Green"|"Ghoulish Green"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Herald series/Paints#"Polar"|"Polar"]]<br />
![[StarCitizen:Herald series/Paints#"Stormbringer"|"Stormbringer"]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Herald Ghoulish Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald Polar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]<br />
|[[File:Herald Stormbringer 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:Herald images}}<br />
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Official=<br />
{{gallery<br />
|Herald taking off from world.jpg<br />
|Drake Herald Transmit.jpg<br />
|Drake_Herald_LandingPad.jpg<br />
|Heraldback.jpg<br />
|Herald_with_blue_Skin.PNG<br />
|Drake Herald Interior 04.jpg<br />
|Herald-MR2016-10-Austin3.png<br />
|Drake_Herald_Interior_03.jpg<br />
|MonthlyReport-1509-Herald_Interior_04.jpg<br />
|MonthlyReport-1606-Wip_Herald_05.jpg<br />
}}<br />
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In-game=<br />
{{gallery<br />
|Herald landed on microTech 3.9.png<br />
|IAE2954-day7-herald.jpg<br />
|Herald Ops.jpg<br />
|Herald Ops 2.png<br />
|Herald ops.png<br />
|Drake Herald leaving Port Olisar.jpg<br />
|Drake_Herald_Interior_04.jpg<br />
|Drake Herald fleeing pirates within the Yela asteroid belt - 36677018203.jpg<br />
|Drake Herald fleeing pirates within the Yela asteroid belt.jpg<br />
|Herald-retaliator-back.jpg<br />
}}<br />
|-|<br />
Original design=<br />
{{gallery<br />
|Herald_Concept_Front.jpg<br />
}}<br />
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==Development==<br />
{{Timeline styles}}<br />
{| class="timeline"<br />
|-<br />
|2013-12-22<br />
|The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar [[StarCitizen:Stretch Goals|Stretch Goal]] of [[StarCitizen:Crowdfunding campaign|Star Citizen's Crowfunding campaign]]. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/transmission/13449-Letter-From-The-Chairman-35-Million|text=Letter From The Chairman: 35 Million}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|2016-04-28<br />
|The Herald is designed by [[StarCitizen:Josh Coons]] and was featured in "Ship Shape" of [[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]] Episode 2.29 and Episode 3.7.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15320-Around-The-Verse|text=Around The Verse 2.29|trx=around-the-verse-episode-2-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15517-Around-The-Verse|text=Around The Verse 3.7|trx=around-the-verse-3-7-austin}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|2017-03-31<br />
|The Herald creation was influenced by the Speeder from [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander: Privateer|''Privateer'']], as an unarmed racer going fast with a small cargo.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/m9FmVWiUoFo?feature=shared&t=2875 Happy Hour Museum: Wing Commander Privateer], Star Citizen, YouTube, 31 mars 2017</ref><br />
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|CIG showed a blue and red colored variant of the ship in the Pre-Sale Livestream 2016. According to [[StarCitizen:Jared Huckaby]], these skins were only made for presentation.{{Cite}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*The term "herald" designates an official present at tournaments, particularly those associated with knightly sports during the Middle Ages. The responsibilities of a herald encompassed making various announcements, which explains the term's application to both literal and metaphorical forms of communication.<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herald</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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