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{{Vehicle
| uuid = e19fc6c3-f5fa-4623-9a17-b00a29b71500
| name = MPUV Cargo
| image = SC-3.22 20240405 MPUV-Cargo-over-water.png
| series = MPUV
| manufacturer = ARGO
| career = Transport
| role =
| size = snub
| hangar = S1
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 2.5.0|Alpha 2.5.0]]
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| length = 9.5
| width = 8.5
| height = 4.3
| mass = 9210
| cargocapacity = 2
| stowage =
| pledgecost = 35
| originalpledgecost = 35
| warbondcost = 30
| originalwarbondcost =
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/argo/MPUV-Cargo
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15453-Argo-MPUV
| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/4eI3w0kRLUM
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/bft7w5xieirwir/source/Argo-Manual.pdf
| qandaurl1 =
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0rqzN9vek9-mpuv-1c-argo-cargo
| releasedate =
| conceptdate = 2016-08-25
| saledate =
| queryimage =
| developedfrom = [[StarCitizen:OUC]]
}}

The '''MPUV Cargo''' ('''Multi Purpose Utility Vehicle Cargo''') also known as '''MPUV-1C''' is a light transport snub ship developed by [[StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics]] and is designed to transfer small amounts of freight as well a single passenger over a short distance. Functioning as a common intergalactic [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stevedore Stevedore] , a significant number of MPUV Cargos facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo onto ships that are unable to land on planetary surfaces or in dry-docks, including vessels like the [[StarCitizen:Hull D]] and the [[StarCitizen:Orion]]. Some captains of hauler ships opt to possess and manage their own MPUV, while others prefer to engage the services of local MPUV owners available at numerous bustling ports. Numerous MPUV Cargos are employed to facilitate ship-to-ship transfers between capital vessels, including the [[StarCitizen:Javelin]] and [[StarCitizen:Idris]].<ref name="MPUVLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15453-Argo-MPUV|text=Argo MPUV}}</ref><ref name="MPUV1CStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/argo/MPUV-Cargo|text=MPUV-C Store}}</ref><ref name="MPUV1CManual">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/bft7w5xieirwir/source/Argo-Manual.pdf|text=ARGO MPUV Manual}}</ref>

== Features ==

{{List item
|Durable
|Built out of composite alloys capable of withstanding intense temperature and structural pressures both in atmosphere and out.<ref name="MPUVLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Modular Pods
|The modular undercarriage can be outfitted with a variety of different pods such as cargo pods and escape pods which can be attached and detached on command.<ref name="MPUVLaunch"/>
}}
{{List item
|Point-Precision Engines
|The combined VTOL thrusters and its Point-Precision Engines allows precise maneuvers and heavy-lifting thrust.<ref name="MPUV1CManual"/>
}}

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

=== Ship profile ===
<tabber>
In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:MPUV 1C in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV 1C in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV 1C in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV 1C in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV 1C in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV 1C in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Argo-mpuv-1c-game.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Argo-mpuv-1c-top.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Argo-mpuv-1c-side.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Argo-mpuv-1c-front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Argo-mpuv-1c-rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

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

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

{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:MPUV series/Paints#"Best In Show 2951"|"Best In Show 2951"]]
![[StarCitizen:MPUV series/Paints#"Firebrand"|"Firebrand"]]
![[StarCitizen:MPUV series/Paints#"Lovestruck"|"Lovestruck"]]
![[StarCitizen:MPUV series/Paints#"Nightbreak"|"Nightbreak"]]
![[StarCitizen:MPUV series/Paints#"Strom Grey"|"Strom Grey"]]
![[StarCitizen:MPUV series/Paints#"Sunlight"|"Sunlight"]]
|-
|[[File:MPUV 1C BIS2951 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV-1T Firebrand - landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV Lovestruck landed in hangar.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV Nightbreak landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV-1T Storm Grey - landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:MPUV-1T Sunlight - landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

== Lore ==
<tabber>
Military variant=
The UEE military use the MPUV for search & rescue and munitions loading. It is also used by new pilots to train.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15453-Argo-MPUV|text=Argo MPUV - Concept Sale}}</ref>
</tabber>

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

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|Ship-mpuvcargo-sandstorm.jpg
|Ship-mpuvcargo-topgun.jpg
|MPUV 1C - Cargo Pod rear.jpg
|MPUV 1C - blueprints.png
|Argo Cargo.jpg
|Mpuv-1c-promo.png
|MPUV 1C - flying over world.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|SC-3.22 20240405 MPUV-Cargo-landed.png
|SC-3.22 20240405 MPUV-Cargo-over-water.png
|MPUV 1C Interior looking forward.jpg
|MPUV 1C Interior looking back.jpg
|MPUV 1C and 1P - Isometric.jpg
|IAE2951-day7-ARGO-MPUV.jpg
|IAE2951-day10-bis-mpuv-02.jpg
}}
</tabber>

== Development ==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2016-08-25
|MPUV Cargo implemented in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 2.5.0|Alpha 2.5.0]].
|-
|2021-04-22
|The MPUV Cargo received a visual update in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]].<ref>[https://redd.it/mofxqg The Gladius isn't the only thing getting love in 3.13!] on Reddit</ref>
|-
|}

== Trivia ==
*The MPUV Cargo is commonly referred to within the community as the ''Argo Cargo''.
*In 2021, the MPUV Cargo won the 2951 [[StarCitizen:Ship Showdown]] competition. It reached the last 16 knockout stage of the competition thanks to a strong push by backers.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=community/ship-showdown|text=2951 Ship Showdown Submissions}}</ref> Despite the ship being inferior in many respects, the MPUV Cargo reached the grand final where it narrowly defeated the popular [[StarCitizen:Mercury Star Runner]], 18,211 votes to 18,037. The winner influenced the design of a new, officially licensed [[StarCitizen:Cataby Backpack|in-game backpack]] available for free to all backers who attend the the 2951 [[StarCitizen:IAE]] event and all owners of the MPUV Cargo will receive a free limited-edition ship livery and leather jacket for their character.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=ship-showdown2021/winners|text=2951 Ship Showdown Winners}}</ref>
*The MPUV Cargo was offered as [[StarCitizen:Referral program|Referral Bonus]] with LTI in two situations. First during [[StarCitizen:Free-fly|the Free Fly]] for the patch 3.15 and Second during the Luminalia 2952.

== References ==
<references />

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

{{Short description|Snub cargo transport ship manufactured by Argo}}

StarCitizen:MPUV Cargo - Revision history

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