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{{Vehicle
| uuid = aaa12a00-a1e7-4dfc-8626-3bebb005209f
| name = MOTH
| image = MOTH in debris field with arms extended - cropped.jpg
| manufacturer = ARGO
| series = MO
| career = Industrial
| role = Medium Salvage
| size = Medium
| hangar = S3
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.6.0|Alpha 4.6.0]]
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 4
| length = 45
| width = 25.75
| height = 15
| mass = 852686
| cargocapacity = 224
| stowage = 
| pledgecost = 315
| originalpledgecost = 315
| warbondcost = 290
| originalwarbondcost = 290
| pledgeavailability = Time Limited
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/moth/MOTH
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20965-Argo-MOTH
| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/0cPZqVDTahM
| brochureurl =
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/21011-Q-A-Argo-MOTH
| galactapediaurl =
| releasedate = 2956
| conceptdate = 2026-02-11
| saledate = 2026-02-11
| queryimage = 
}}

The '''MOTH (Multi Operator Targeted Harvester)''' is a medium salvager developed by [[StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics]]. Tailored specifically for operators aiming to elevate their small-scale recovery efforts, the MOTH is purposefully constructed to connect the divide between light salvage operations and comprehensive industrial projects. It is equipped with the necessary tools to justify its value, offers ample storage for extended tasks, and possesses the drive to enhance your team's performance to a higher level.<ref name="MOTHStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/moth/MOTH|text=Argo MOTH Store|accessdate=2026-01-11}}</ref><ref name="MOTHLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20965-Argo-MOTH|text=Argo MOTH Launch|accessdate=2026-01-11}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item
|Utility mounts
|The MOTH is equipped with three retractable manned turrets, with each turret housing a Size 2 salvage laser. The ship also has a set of pilot-operated salvage arms designed to assist in the disintegration of the leftover debris.<ref name="MOTHStore"/>
}}
{{List item
|Cargo
|The remnants of your salvage are stored in 8 SCU containers, which are placed on two conveniently accessible cargo grids located underneath. Each grid has the capacity to hold 96 SCU, with a maximum container size of 24 SCU. Additionally, there is a cargo-lift at the rear that can accommodate an additional 32 SCU, with a maximum container size of 16 SCU.<ref name="MOTHStore"/>
}}
{{List item
|Crew Quarters
|A utilitarian but comfortable set of crew quarters provides the necessities for the pilot and three operators on long and short salvaging trips.<ref name="MOTHLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Defences
|The MOTH is capable of defense when necessary, equipped with a custom turret that accommodates sixteen Size 2 missiles alongside two Size 2 guns.<ref name="MOTHStore"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Vehicle profile===
<tabber>
In-space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:MOTH in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|-|
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:MOTH landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px|link=|class=noviewer]]
|}
</tabber>

===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

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

{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:MOTH series/Paints#"Dolomite"|"Dolomite"]]
![[StarCitizen:MOTH series/Paints#"Juniper"|"Juniper"]]
![[StarCitizen:MOTH series/Paints#"Lovestruck"|"Lovestruck"]]
![[StarCitizen:MOTH series/Paints#"Rockwell"|"Rockwell"]]
![[StarCitizen:MOTH series/Paints#"Tide Pool"|"Tide Pool"]]
![[StarCitizen:MOTH series/Paints#"Sundial"|"Sundial"]]
|-
|[[File:MOTH Dolomite landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH Juniper landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH Lovestruck landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH Rockwell landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH Sundial landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MOTH Tide Pool landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==

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

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|MOTH flying over creek with animals.jpg
|MOTH isometric view TP.png
|MOTH Landed at cargo dock.jpg
|MOTH Front salvage arms.jpg
|MOTH Pilot Controlled Salvage Arms.jpg
|MOTH Cargo grids.jpg
|MOTH Landed on sandy world.jpg
|MOTH Cargolift.jpg
|MOTH Bridge.jpg
|MOTH Messhall.jpg
|MOTH processing room.jpg
|MOTH close up on arms - Sneak Peek.png
|MOTH close up on logo - Sneak Peek.jpg
|MOTH Fling over rocky world with graphics.jpg
|MOTH landed in hangar - cropped.png
|MOTH - Whos that Spaceshipmon.jpg
|MOTH logo TP.png
|MOTH in debris field with arms extended.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|placeholderv2.png
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2026-02-11
|The ship was made flyable in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.6.0|Alpha 4.6.0]] following a maintenance period as part of the first "Content update" to an unpatched LIVE environment
|-
|}

==Trivia==
*A moth is a nocturnal insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera, characterized by its often feathery antennae, a more robust body, less vibrant coloration, and relatively smaller wings compared to butterflies. The larvae of moths are typically herbivorous caterpillars. It is estimated that there are approximately 160,000 species of moths globally!<ref>Wikipedia Moth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moth</ref>

==See also==

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|ARGO}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

[[Category:Salvage ships]]
[[Category:Medium freighters]]

{{Short description|Medium medium salvage ship manufactured by Argo}}

StarCitizen:MOTH - Revision history

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