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	\| uuid = 5cf39b3b-41d8-45c1-8ef2-d4678c7a7b85		\| uuid = 5cf39b3b-41d8-45c1-8ef2-d4678c7a7b85
	\| name = M2 Hercules Starlifter		\| name = M2 Hercules Starlifter
	\| image = M2 Gallery Fly Front.jpg		\| image = M2 Gallery Fly Front.jpg
	\| manufacturer = CRUS		\| manufacturer = CRUS
	\| series = Hercules		\| series = Hercules Starlifter
	\| career = Combat		\| career = Combat
	\| role =		\| role =
	\| size = large		\| size = large
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1\|Alpha 3.13.1]]		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1\|Alpha 3.13.1]]
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
	\| maxcrew = 3		\| maxcrew = 3
	\| length = 94		\| length = 94
	\| width = 70		\| width = 70
	\| height = 23		\| height = 23
	\| mass = 3139240		\| mass = 3139240
	\| cargocapacity = 522		\| cargocapacity = 522
	\| stowage = 9000K µSCU		\| stowage = 9000K µSCU
	\| pledgecost = 520		\| pledgecost = 520
	\| originalpledgecost = 480		\| originalpledgecost = 480
	\| warbondcost = 480		\| warbondcost = 480
	\| originalwarbondcost = 400		\| originalwarbondcost = 400
	\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales		\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
	\| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules		\| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules
	\| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter		\| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter
	\| presentationurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18128-Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter		\| presentationurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18128-Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter
	\| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/TamoB9ubodE		\| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/TamoB9ubodE
	\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf		\| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf
	\| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16589-Q-A-Crusader-Hercules		\| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16589-Q-A-Crusader-Hercules
	\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5Dk8aGa-m2-hercules		\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5Dk8aGa-m2-hercules
	\| whitleysguideurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/19967-Whitleys-Guide-Hercules		\| whitleysguideurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/19967-Whitleys-Guide-Hercules
	\| releasedate = 2948		\| releasedate = 2948
	\| conceptdate = 2018-05-13		\| conceptdate = 2018-05-13
	\| saledate = 2018-05-13		\| saledate = 2018-05-13
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	\| size = large		\| size = large
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1\|Alpha 3.13.1]]		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1\|Alpha 3.13.1]]
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
	\| maxcrew = 3		\| maxcrew = 3
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	The '''M2 Hercules Starlifter''' (nickname: "Mama Bird")<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter\|text=Introducing The Hercules: Crusader's Premier Tactical Starlifter}}</ref> is a military protean vehicle transport that supports strategic lift and landing operations (i.e. [[StarCitizen:Sword of Hope]]). It is developed by [[StarCitizen:Crusader Industries]].<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf\|text=Hercules - Ship Brochure}}</ref> It is the [[StarCitizen:UEE\|UEE's]] premier tactical starlifter. The ship's potent combination of capacity, maneuverability, and durability make it the obvious choice in large-scale transport, and a robust weapons package assures your cargo, and crew, gets to where they're going in one piece.<ref name="M2Store">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules\|text=M2 Hercules Starlifter - Ship Page}}</ref>		The '''M2 Hercules Starlifter''' (nickname: "Mama Bird")<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter\|text=Introducing The Hercules: Crusader's Premier Tactical Starlifter}}</ref> is a military protean vehicle transport that supports strategic lift and landing operations (i.e. [[StarCitizen:Sword of Hope]]). It is developed by [[StarCitizen:Crusader Industries]].<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf\|text=Hercules - Ship Brochure}}</ref> It is the [[StarCitizen:UEE\|UEE's]] premier tactical starlifter. The ship's potent combination of capacity, maneuverability, and durability make it the obvious choice in large-scale transport, and a robust weapons package assures your cargo, and crew, gets to where they're going in one piece.<ref name="M2Store">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules\|text=M2 Hercules Starlifter - Ship Page}}</ref>

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	The '''M2 Hercules Starlifter''' (nickname: "Mama Bird")<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter\|text=Introducing The Hercules: Crusader's Premier Tactical Starlifter}}</ref> is a military protean vehicle transport that supports strategic lift and landing operations (i.e. [[StarCitizen:Sword of Hope]]). It is developed by [[StarCitizen:Crusader Industries]].<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf\|text=Hercules - Ship Brochure}}</ref> It is the [[StarCitizen:UEE\|UEE's]] premier tactical starlifter. The ship's potent combination of capacity, maneuverability, and durability make it the obvious choice in large-scale transport, and a robust weapons package assures your cargo, and crew, gets to where they're going in one piece.<ref name="M2Store">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules\|text=M2 Hercules Starlifter - Ship Page}}</ref>		The '''M2 Hercules Starlifter''' (nickname: "Mama Bird")<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter\|text=Introducing The Hercules: Crusader's Premier Tactical Starlifter}}</ref> is a military protean vehicle transport that supports strategic lift and landing operations (i.e. [[StarCitizen:Sword of Hope]]). It is developed by [[StarCitizen:Crusader Industries]].<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf\|text=Hercules - Ship Brochure}}</ref> It is the [[StarCitizen:UEE\|UEE's]] premier tactical starlifter. The ship's potent combination of capacity, maneuverability, and durability make it the obvious choice in large-scale transport, and a robust weapons package assures your cargo, and crew, gets to where they're going in one piece.<ref name="M2Store">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules\|text=M2 Hercules Starlifter - Ship Page}}</ref>

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{{Vehicle
| uuid = 5cf39b3b-41d8-45c1-8ef2-d4678c7a7b85
| name = M2 Hercules Starlifter
| image = M2 Gallery Fly Front.jpg
| manufacturer = CRUS
| series = Hercules
| career = Combat
| role =
| size = large
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.1|Alpha 3.13.1]]
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 3
| length = 94
| width = 70
| height = 23
| mass = 3139240
| cargocapacity = 522
| stowage = 9000K µSCU
| pledgecost = 520
| originalpledgecost = 480
| warbondcost = 480
| originalwarbondcost = 400
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter
| presentationurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18128-Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter
| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/TamoB9ubodE
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/16589-Q-A-Crusader-Hercules
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5Dk8aGa-m2-hercules
| whitleysguideurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/19967-Whitleys-Guide-Hercules
| releasedate = 2948
| conceptdate = 2018-05-13
| saledate = 2018-05-13
| queryimage =
}}

The '''M2 Hercules Starlifter''' (nickname: "Mama Bird")<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter|text=Introducing The Hercules: Crusader's Premier Tactical Starlifter}}</ref> is a military protean vehicle transport that supports strategic lift and landing operations (i.e. [[StarCitizen:Sword of Hope]]). It is developed by [[StarCitizen:Crusader Industries]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/rsmrf96ceweoir/source/Crusader-Hercules-Starlifter.pdf|text=Hercules - Ship Brochure}}</ref> It is the [[StarCitizen:UEE|UEE's]] premier tactical starlifter. The ship's potent combination of capacity, maneuverability, and durability make it the obvious choice in large-scale transport, and a robust weapons package assures your cargo, and crew, gets to where they're going in one piece.<ref name="M2Store">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/crusader-starlifter/M2-Hercules|text=M2 Hercules Starlifter - Ship Page}}</ref>

==Features==

{{List item
|Cargo
|The M2 Hercules carries an impressive 522 SCU of cargo within its large hold. Ground vehicles may also be carried, including large vehicles like the [[StarCitizen:Nova]], [[StarCitizen:Ballista]] and [[StarCitizen:Spartan]], using the large front and rear ramps for loading.<ref name="M2Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Equipment Storage
|The M2 has 3,430 KµSCU internal storage, nine 1,500K μSCU storage units (6 in engineering, 3 in the armory), as well as dedicated EVA suit lockers and gun racks in the bridge hallway. The center console in the bridge also houses a small compartment capable of holding 2 small firearms or equipment (such as the [[StarCitizen:Pyro RYT Multi-Tool|multi-tool]]).<ref name="M2Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Armory
|In addition to the guns racks mentioned above, the M2 has a separate armory with guns racks for pistols, rifles, and even larger weapons (such as the [[StarCitizen:Scourge Railgun]]). It also includes EVA suit lockers and the three storage units mentioned above in the ceiling of the armory.<ref name="M2Store"/>
}}
{{List item
|Easy Access Components
|The ship components can be easily accessed from within the vehicle, allowing you to maintain or repair without the need to go outside the ship.<ref name="M2Store"/>
}}
{{List item|Weapons|With a pair of forward facing pilot controlled size 5 gun hard-points, which can be discreetly concealed, and a rear facing remote controlled turret that can hold a pair of size 4 guns, the M2 can hit back hard if required.<ref name="M2Store"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===
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!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
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|-|
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===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Hercules series/Paints}}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:M2 Hercules images}}

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Official=
{{gallery
|M2_Carry_2_Nova_Tanks.jpg
|Tumbril_Nova_CrossBanner_21-9-Compressed.jpg
|M2 Starlifter Armory.jpg
|M2 Gallery Fly Front.jpg
|M2 Feature Weapons.jpg
|M2 Feature Armour.jpg
|M2 Cargo.jpg
|M2 Starlifter armory-suits.jpg
|M2 Fly Gallery.jpg
|M2 Living Quarters.jpg
|CRUS Starlifter x3.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
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|IAE2951-day5-crusader-hercules-m2.jpg
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|-|
Concept=
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|M2_Hercules_Starlifter.jpg
|M2 Hercules concept - Profiles.png
|C2_and_M2_Hercules_VTOL.jpg
|Hercules_Starlifter_Cockpit.jpg
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==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2018-05-03
|The Hercules was introduced in the [[StarCitizen:Around the Verse]]: The Labours of Hercules episode.<ref>[https://youtu.be/iqVnBrYu2Ns Star Citizen: Around the Verse - The Labours of Hercules]</ref>
|-
|2018-05-04
|The term Starlifter was originally referred as the Genesis Starlifter, a variant of the [[StarCitizen:Genesis Starliner]]. According to the 2018-05-04 episode of Reverse the Verse, the Genesis Starlifter has been retconned and replaced by the Hercules Starlifter.<ref>[https://youtu.be/5gZLYcIXTYE?t=30m29s Reverse the Verse - Hercules Starlifter and Anvil Hurricane]</ref>
|-
|2018-05-31
|The ship concept is designed by [[StarCitizen:Michael Oberschneider]] (Senior Conceptist) in [[StarCitizen:Foundry 42 UK]] with contributions from [[StarCitizen:Sarah McCulloch]] (Conceptist), [[StarCitizen:Paul Jones]] (Art Director), [[StarCitizen:Corentin Billemont]] (Systems Designer), [[StarCitizen:John Crewe]] (Lead Technical Designer).<ref name="jumppoint">[[StarCitizen:David Ladyman]] and [[StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick]], ''Work in Progress: Crusader Hercules Starlifter'', [[StarCitizen:Jump Point (magazine)|Jump Point]], vol. 6, no. 5, pp. 15-32, 2018-05-31.</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
*Hercules is the first ship in the Star Citizen universe designed to transport tanks (such as the [[StarCitizen:Nova]]).
*The first active-duty Starlifter squadron in the [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] was the [[StarCitizen:82nd Squadron]]. It has been active since at least March 2824.
*In the real world, the {{WP|ref=no|Lockheed_C-130_Hercules|text=Lockheed C-130 Hercules}}, the {{WP|ref=no|Lockheed_C-141_Starlifter|text=Lockheed C-141 Starlifter}}, or the {{WP|ref=no|Airbus_A400M_Atlas|text=Airbus A400M Atlas}} fill a similar role.

==See also==
*[https://youtu.be/iqVnBrYu2Ns Star Citizen: Around the Verse - The Labours of Hercules] {{trx|url=around-the-verse-the-labours-of-hercules}}
*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/16550-Introducing-The-Hercules-Crusaders-Premier-Tactical-Starlifter|text=Introducing The Hercules Crusaders Premier Tactical Starlifter}}
*{{Link RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/16589-Q-A-Crusader-Hercules|text=Q&A: Crusader Hercules Starlifter}}

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|CRUS}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

[[Category:Transports]]
[[Category:Medium freighters]]