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{{Vehicle
| uuid = daddeefa-fef0-4146-b630-a33d6e8904d3
| name = Nox
| image = Nox x2 flying fast close to Daymar hills - cropped.png
| manufacturer = XNAA
| series = Nox
| career = Competition
| role =
| size = snub
| hangar = S1
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0|Alpha 3.1.0]]
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| lengt = 5.5
| width = 1.5
| height = 1.5
| mass = 4230
| cargocapacity = 0
| stowage = 300K µSCU
| pledgecost = 45
| originalpledgecost = 40
| warbondcost = 35
| originalwarbondcost = 35
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/nox/Nox
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15982-Terminal-Velocity
| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2vgYRiO07M
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/thvaalg23d6rnr/source/AopoaNox.pdf
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15991-Q-A-Aopoa-Nox
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0OaBoZeqMZ-nox
| releasedate = 2947
| conceptdate = 2017-06-23
| saledate = 2017-06-23
| queryimage = 
}}

The '''Nox''' is a small open-canopy [[StarCitizen:racing]] vehicle developed by the [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] [[StarCitizen:Aopoa]] corporation. It is designed to adeptly traverse various planetary terrains and outer space. This groundbreaking model has been reengineered for [[StarCitizen:Human]] pilots, representing a significant advancement in competitive racing. Its innovative design enables high-speed performance while addressing the unique challenges of both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments, establishing a new benchmark in racing technology.<ref name="NoxStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/nox/Nox|text=Nox Store}}</ref><ref name="NoxLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/15982-Terminal-Velocity|text=Nox Terminal-Velocity}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item
|Anti-Gravity
|The Nox is equipped with an anti-gravity propulsion system that allows it to hover above the ground, enabling movement over difficult terrains, including water. However, it cannot transition directly between terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments without a carrier vehicle. This system also serves as landing gear, allowing the vessel to hover when emergency power is available. If the emergency power is depleted, the anti-gravity system will shut down, causing the Nox to descend due to gravity.<ref name="NoxQ&A">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/15991-Q-A-Aopoa-Nox|text=Nox - Q&A}}</ref>
}}
{{List item
|Lightweight
|The Nox's sleek hull is crafted from lightweight molded carbon composite that provides maximum speed and maneuverability in both atmospheric environments and vacuum.<ref name="NoxBrochure"/>
}}
{{List item
|Weapons
|The vehicle is equipped with pairs of Size 1 gun hardpoints, allowing it to retaliate if necessary.<ref name="NoxStore"/>
}}
{{List item
|Back Plate
|The adjustable back plate provides enhanced overhead protection for the pilot when the vessel is engaged.<ref name="NoxBrochure">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/thvaalg23d6rnr/source/AopoaNox.pdf|text=Nox Brochure}}</ref>
}}
==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===
<tabber>
In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Nox in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Nox_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

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

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Nox series/Paints}}
{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Finish Line"|"Finish Line"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Harmony"|"Harmony"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Ocellus"|"Ocellus"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Overdrive"|"Overdrive"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Slipstream"|"Slipstream"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Star Kitten"|"Star Kitten"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Tubocharged"|"Tubocharged"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Wanderer"|"Wanderer"]]
![[StarCitizen:Nox series/Paints#"Whirlwind"|"Whirlwind"]]
|-
|[[File:Nox Finish Line in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Harmony in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Ocellus in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Overdrive in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Slipstream in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Star Kitten landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Turbocharged in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Wanderer in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Nox Whirlwind in hangar cutout - Stripe BG SCT logo - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
<tabber>
Hyperion Rally=
Before the introduction of the Human variant, the Nox already had a notorious reputation in [[StarCitizen:Hyperion Rally]].
|-|
Inspired by Humans=
The Nox was first introduced in the late 28th century, it represents one of the most recent additions to the [[StarCitizen:Aopoa]] lineup. It was designed as a direct Xi'an response to Human open-canopy vehicles such as the [[StarCitizen:Dragonfly]]. After the ship was introduced into Xi'an culture via a settlement on [[StarCitizen:Oya III]], the inhabitants there learned to love riding these Human space bikes. Thus with permission from [[StarCitizen:Emperor Kr.ē]], the [[StarCitizen:Aopoa]] council started designing an open-canopy vehicle which is now known as the Nox.<ref name="NoxLaunch"/>
|-|
Human Variant=
The Nox has been long valued among open-canopy enthusiasts. Because of its Xi'an technology and limited trade restriction between [[StarCitizen:UEE]] and [[StarCitizen:Xi'an Empire]] prior to the passage of the [[StarCitizen:Human Xi'an Trade Initiative]],<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/thvaalg23d6rnr/source/AopoaNox.pdf|text=The Nox - Ship Brochure}}</ref> they had to search far and wide to get their hands on a Nox, and spend a great sum of credits to rebuild and customize one for human usage themselves.<ref name="NoxLaunch"/><ref>{{Cite RSI|text=Empire Report: Hyperion Rally|int=Comm-Link:Empire Report - Hyperion Rally|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/15632-Empire-Report-Hyperion-Rally}}</ref> But in 2947, with the passage of the HuXa, [[StarCitizen:Aopoa]] and the [[StarCitizen:Maiden Group]] started the sale of the Nox that has been adapted for human usage.<ref name="NoxLaunch"/>
|-|
First Shipment=
On 2947-06-20, a [[StarCitizen:Hull C]] named the [[StarCitizen:MV Golden Ticket]] was delivering the first shipment of the human variant of the Nox from Xi'an space to an [[StarCitizen:Astro Armada]] in the [[StarCitizen:Terra system]]. During transportation the shipment was attacked by pirates under the leadership of [[StarCitizen:Captain Bane]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/RobertsSpaceInd/status/877219611476996096 MV Golden Ticket under attack]</ref> With the help of law-abiding [[StarCitizen:citizen]]s, the ship was able to reach [[StarCitizen:Prime|Terra Prime]] safely on 2947-06-21, and the [[StarCitizen:Advocacy]] hunted down and captured these pirates shortly after.<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=B0otyCall: Small Fish|int=Comm-Link:B0otyCall - Small Fish|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/15989-B0otyCall-Small-Fish}}</ref>
The first human-pilotable variant of the Nox was finally made available to the public on 2947-06-23 through [[StarCitizen:Astro Armada]], along with the limited edition [[#Nox Kue|Nox Kue]] to celebrate the inaugural sale of the first Nox for Human riders.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/nox/Nox-Kue|text=The Nox Kue - Ship page}}</ref>
</tabber>

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

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|Nox_x2_flying_fast_over_ice_world_-_Front.jpg
|Nox_on_Daymar_looking_at_Connie_wreck_in_valley.jpg
|Nox_on_Daymar_looking_at_valley_-_Rear.jpg
|Nox_Desert_Concept.jpg
|Nox_Concept_Front.jpg
|Nox Hanger 1.jpg
|Nox_Hyperion_Rally.jpg
|Nox HUD closeup.jpg
|Nox_Garage.jpg
|Nox Dark Rider 1.jpg
|Nox Dark Rider 2.jpg
|Nox_Reveal_Concept.jpeg
|Nox Nose Concept.png
|Nox x2 flying fast close to Daymar hills.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|IAE2954-day4-nox.jpg
|Star Citizen- Sometimes you gotta feel the wind in your hair.png
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|
|Unlike many other ships, the Nox was produced by multiple studios. The initial 2D concept of the Nox was created in [[StarCitizen:Foundry 42 UK]] after which it was passed onto [[StarCitizen:CIG Austin]] to get the ship flight-ready.{{Cite}}
|-
|2017-06-23
|Concept sale along with the limited edition Nox Kue.<ref name="NoxLaunch"/>
|-
|2018-03-31
|Flight ready in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0|Alpha 3.1.0]] along with Nox Kue.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16487-Star-Citizen-Alpha-310|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.1.0 - Patch notes|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|-
|2020-11-28
|The Nox was concepted by the Vehicle Team in the CIG UK studio after the [[StarCitizen:Dragonfly]], based on the reimagination of the 30th century equivalent of a sports bike. The Xi'an was chosen to provide an alien spin on the original open-canopy concept.<ref name="jpvdas">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Visual Dictionary: Alien Ships|volume=8|month=11|startpage=22|endpage=22|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Credits & Design brief===
<tabber>
Credits=
{| class="wikitable"
!Role
!Contributors
|-
|Original concept
|[[StarCitizen:Gary Sanchez]]<ref name="jp0507">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Work In Progress: Nox|volume=05|month=07|startpage=3|endpage=22|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|-
|Art
|[[StarCitizen:Chris Smith]],<ref name="jp0507"/> CIG UK Vehicle Team
|-
|Narrative
|[[StarCitizen:Will Weissbaum]], [[StarCitizen:Dave Haddock]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|-
|Technical design
|[[StarCitizen:Partick Salerno]],<ref>[https://youtu.be/STwVI6_xWqc?t=13m55s Ship Shape: The Nox]</ref> [[StarCitizen:Calix Reneau]], [[StarCitizen:Karl Jones]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|-
|User interface
|[[StarCitizen:Zane Bien]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|-
|Visual effect
|[[StarCitizen:Michal Piatek]]<ref name="jp0507"/>
|}
|-|
Design brief=
{{Note|'''Note''': The following design brief is extracted from [[StarCitizen:Jump Point (magazine)|Jump Point]] issue 05.07.<ref name="jp0507"/>}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Aims & Aesthetic
!Aims
|A small, space motorcycle for racing
|-
!Aesthetic
|Sleek and sporty — if the Dragonfly is a Harley, the Xi'an Nox is a superbike.
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Key stats
|-
|Max crew
|1 Pilot
|
|-
|Length
|5.5 m
|-
|Width
|1.5 m
|-
|Height
|1.5 m
|-
|Entry method
|Open-Side canopy
|-
|Modular components
|No
|-
|Ejection seat
|No
|-
|Variants
|None
|-
|Mass
|1,000 kg
|-
|Landing gear
|Skids
|-
|Docking ring
|No
|-
|Cargo capacity
|0 SCU
|-
|Take-off method
|VTOL
|-
|Radar type
|3D
|-
|Cargo storage
|N/A
|-
|Role
|Racing
|-
|Item categories
|Civilian, Racing
|-
|Default categories
|Racing C
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Hull
|-
|Armor
|None
|-
|Life support
|None (flight suit only)
|-
|Fuel ports
|1
|-
|Seats
|1
|-
|Stations (inc seats)
|1
|-
|Fuel tank
|1x S0
|-
|Light
|1
|-
|Audio
|1
|-
|Relay
|0
|-
|Doors
|0
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Avionics
|-
|Landing system
|Hover
|-
|Computers
|1x S0
|-
|Computer blades
|TBD
|-
|Scanner
|1
|-
|Radar
|1x S0
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Propulsion
|-
|Power plant
|1x S0
|-
|Engine
|1
|-
|Thrusters
|1x S0 (Main), 16x S0 (Joint)
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Other
|-
|Coolers
|1x S0
|-
|Fuel intakes
|1x S0
|-
|Gravity generator
|None
|-
|Battery
|1x S0
|-
|Shield emitters
|1
|-
|Shield generator
|1x S0
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Weapons
|-
|Countermeasures
|2x
|-
|Hardpoints
|2x S1 (Nose), 2x S1 Laser
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+Cannon TBC
|-
|Ammobox
|None
|-
|Missiles
|None
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Special equipment
|None
|-
|Default loadout
|None
|}
</tabber>

==Trivia==
*The term "Nox" originates from Latin, signifying "night" or "darkness."<ref name="wiki-Nox">[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nox Nox]</ref>
*In chemistry, Nitrogen oxides, commonly referred to as NOx, encompass nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which are the primary nitrogen oxides associated with air pollution. These gases play a significant role in the development of smog and acid rain, in addition to influencing tropospheric ozone levels.
*Nox is not pronounceable in Xi'an. It is unknown whether the Xi'an have another name for the vehicle.{{Cite}}
*[[StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick]] once jokingly said that the plural of Nox is Noxoodles.<ref>[https://i.redd.it/gekh9z7jvj5z.png Ben Lesnick tweets about Noxoodles]</ref>

==See also==
*[https://youtu.be/STwVI6_xWqc?t=13m55s Ship Shape: The Nox]

==References==
<references/>

{{Navplate manufacturers|XNAA}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Racing ships]]

StarCitizen:Nox - Revision history

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