StarCitizen:Scythe (replica) - Revision history

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	{{For\|the original [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] model\|Scythe}}		{{For\|the original [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] model\|Scythe}}
	{{Vehicle		{{Vehicle
	\| uuid = 28f22bb8-9f1c-4a46-9a39-20bcb1e5000e		\| uuid = 28f22bb8-9f1c-4a46-9a39-20bcb1e5000e
	\| name = Scythe (replica)		\| name = Scythe (replica)
	\| image = Scythe x2 flying by desert world.jpg		\| image = Scythe x2 flying by desert world.jpg
	\| size = medium		\| size = medium
	\| manufacturer = ESPR		\| manufacturer = ESPR
	\| career = Combat		\| career = Combat
	\| role =		\| role =
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| novariant = yes
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5\|Alpha 1.1.5]]. Rework in progress		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| mincrew = 1		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5\|Alpha 1.1.5]]. Rework in progress
	\| maxcrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
	\| pledgeavailability = Not available for sale		\| maxcrew = 1
	\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe		\| model = Scythe
	\| smwqueryname = Scythe (replica)		\| pledgeavailability = Not available for sale
			\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe
			\| smwqueryname = Scythe (replica)
	}}		}}

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	== ~~Specifications~~ ==		== Ports ==
	{{~~Vehicle hardpoints~~}}		{{Entity/Ports}}

	== Model ==		== Model ==

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	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5\|Alpha 1.1.5]]. Rework in progress		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5\|Alpha 1.1.5]]. Rework in progress
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	The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Scythe''' is a replica of the [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] [[StarCitizen:Scythe]] medium fighter manufactured for [[StarCitizen:Human]] usage. It is used as an aggressor in [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] (UEEN) training units such as the [[StarCitizen:323rd Aggressor Squadron]]. An extremely limited number of the ship is available to civilian hobbyists.<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe\|text=Galactapedia: Scythe}}</ref>		The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Scythe''' is a replica of the [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] [[StarCitizen:Scythe]] medium fighter manufactured for [[StarCitizen:Human]] usage. It is used as an aggressor in [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] (UEEN) training units such as the [[StarCitizen:323rd Aggressor Squadron]]. An extremely limited number of the ship is available to civilian hobbyists.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe\|text=Galactapedia: Scythe}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	{{~~SC/~~Vehicle hardpoints}}		{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

	== Model ==		== Model ==
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	== Acquisition ==		== Acquisition ==
	{{SC/~~Vehicle availability~~}}		{{Entity/Availability}}

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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	== Development ==		== Development ==
	*The Scythe is first revealed in the ''[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]]'' cinematic trailer in [[StarCitizen:Kickstarter campaign]] in October 2012, making it the first [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ship in ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]''.<ref name="sq422012">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgUuGunU0o Squadron 42 - Full Cinematic Trailer] on YouTube</ref>		*The Scythe is first revealed in the ''[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]]'' cinematic trailer in [[StarCitizen:Kickstarter campaign]] in October 2012, making it the first [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ship in ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]''.<ref name="sq422012">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgUuGunU0o Squadron 42 - Full Cinematic Trailer] on YouTube</ref>
	*It was redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13568-Scythe-PBR-Update\|text=Scythe PBR Update}}</ref><ref name="wipold">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/13772-WIP-Scythe-Update\|text=WIP: Scythe Update}}</ref>		*It was redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13568-Scythe-PBR-Update\|text=Scythe PBR Update}}</ref><ref name="wipold">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/13772-WIP-Scythe-Update\|text=WIP: Scythe Update}}</ref>
	*The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]'', and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready\|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14773-Preview-Flying-The-Scythe\|text=Preview: Flying the Scythe}}</ref>		*The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]'', and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready\|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14773-Preview-Flying-The-Scythe\|text=Preview: Flying the Scythe}}</ref>
	*The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>		*The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>
	*In [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023]], CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.<ref name="citcon2023">[https://youtu.be/2otksAGrCOc?si=BlNYB07praj8qftd&t=2043 CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship] on YouTube</ref>		*In [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023]], CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.<ref name="citcon2023">[https://youtu.be/2otksAGrCOc?si=BlNYB07praj8qftd&t=2043 CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship] on YouTube</ref>

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*'''Name:''' The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/serialized-fiction/12750-Cassandras-Tears-Issue-2\|text=Cassandras Tears Issue 2}}</ref>		*'''Name:''' The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/serialized-fiction/12750-Cassandras-Tears-Issue-2\|text=Cassandras Tears Issue 2}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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	{{Navplate manufacturers\|ESPR}}		{{Navplate manufacturers\|ESPR}}
	{{~~SC/~~Navplate vehicles}}		{{Navplate vehicles}}
	[[Category:Referral rewards]]		[[Category:Referral rewards]]

	{{~~SC/~~Short description\|Single-seat medium fighter manufactured by Esperia}}		{{Short description\|Single-seat medium fighter manufactured by Esperia}}
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]
	[[Category:Medium fighters]]		[[Category:Medium fighters]]

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	The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Scythe''' is a replica of the [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] [[StarCitizen:Scythe]] medium fighter manufactured for [[StarCitizen:Human]] usage. It is used as an aggressor in [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] (UEEN) training units such as the [[StarCitizen:323rd Aggressor Squadron]]. An extremely limited number of the ship is available to civilian hobbyists.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe\|text=Galactapedia: Scythe}}</ref>		The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Scythe''' is a replica of the [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] [[StarCitizen:Scythe]] medium fighter manufactured for [[StarCitizen:Human]] usage. It is used as an aggressor in [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] (UEEN) training units such as the [[StarCitizen:323rd Aggressor Squadron]]. An extremely limited number of the ship is available to civilian hobbyists.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe\|text=Galactapedia: Scythe}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
	{{Vehicle hardpoints}}		{{SC/Vehicle hardpoints}}

	== Model ==		== Model ==
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	== Acquisition ==		== Acquisition ==
	{{Vehicle availability}}		{{SC/Vehicle availability}}

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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	== Development ==		== Development ==
	*The Scythe is first revealed in the ''[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]]'' cinematic trailer in [[StarCitizen:Kickstarter campaign]] in October 2012, making it the first [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ship in ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]''.<ref name="sq422012">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgUuGunU0o Squadron 42 - Full Cinematic Trailer] on YouTube</ref>		*The Scythe is first revealed in the ''[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]]'' cinematic trailer in [[StarCitizen:Kickstarter campaign]] in October 2012, making it the first [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ship in ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]''.<ref name="sq422012">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgUuGunU0o Squadron 42 - Full Cinematic Trailer] on YouTube</ref>
	*It was redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13568-Scythe-PBR-Update\|text=Scythe PBR Update}}</ref><ref name="wipold">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/13772-WIP-Scythe-Update\|text=WIP: Scythe Update}}</ref>		*It was redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13568-Scythe-PBR-Update\|text=Scythe PBR Update}}</ref><ref name="wipold">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/13772-WIP-Scythe-Update\|text=WIP: Scythe Update}}</ref>
	*The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]'', and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready\|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14773-Preview-Flying-The-Scythe\|text=Preview: Flying the Scythe}}</ref>		*The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]'', and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready\|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14773-Preview-Flying-The-Scythe\|text=Preview: Flying the Scythe}}</ref>
	*The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>		*The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>
	*In [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023]], CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.<ref name="citcon2023">[https://youtu.be/2otksAGrCOc?si=BlNYB07praj8qftd&t=2043 CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship] on YouTube</ref>		*In [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023]], CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.<ref name="citcon2023">[https://youtu.be/2otksAGrCOc?si=BlNYB07praj8qftd&t=2043 CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship] on YouTube</ref>

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*'''Name:''' The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>{{Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/serialized-fiction/12750-Cassandras-Tears-Issue-2\|text=Cassandras Tears Issue 2}}</ref>		*'''Name:''' The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI\|url=comm-link/serialized-fiction/12750-Cassandras-Tears-Issue-2\|text=Cassandras Tears Issue 2}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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	{{Navplate manufacturers\|ESPR}}		{{Navplate manufacturers\|ESPR}}
	{{Navplate vehicles}}		{{SC/Navplate vehicles}}
	[[Category:Referral rewards]]		[[Category:Referral rewards]]

	{{Short description\|Single-seat medium fighter manufactured by Esperia}}		{{SC/Short description\|Single-seat medium fighter manufactured by Esperia}}
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]
	[[Category:Medium fighters]]		[[Category:Medium fighters]]

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{{For|the original [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] model|Scythe}}
{{Vehicle
| uuid = 28f22bb8-9f1c-4a46-9a39-20bcb1e5000e
| name = Scythe (replica)
| image = Scythe x2 flying by desert world.jpg
| size = medium
| manufacturer = ESPR
| career = Combat
| role =
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 1.1.5|Alpha 1.1.5]]. Rework in progress
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 1
| pledgeavailability = Not available for sale
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe
| smwqueryname = Scythe (replica)
}}

The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Scythe''' is a replica of the [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] [[StarCitizen:Scythe]] medium fighter manufactured for [[StarCitizen:Human]] usage. It is used as an aggressor in [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]] (UEEN) training units such as the [[StarCitizen:323rd Aggressor Squadron]]. An extremely limited number of the ship is available to civilian hobbyists.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0qakL3mmmq-scythe|text=Galactapedia: Scythe}}</ref>

==Features==
{{List item
|Notoriety
|There is probably no other object or symbol that best represents the terror of the Vanduul more than the Scythe itself.
}}
{{List item
|Trainer
|The spacecraft for ideal for aggressor training operations.
}}
{{List item|Weapons|The replica has a Size 5 [[StarCitizen:'WAR' Cannon]], a Size 5 [[StarCitizen:'WRATH' Cannon]], a pair of Size 1 [[StarCitizen:'WEAK' Repeater]]s as well as pair of Size 3 missile hard-points (each holding a rack of four Size 1 missiles) installed.
}}
{{List item
|Blade
|The Scythe is probably most notable for its giant retractable blade that is designed to rip its prey apart.
}}

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===
'''Currently, only the version 1 (V1) model is available in-game.'''

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

===Version 2===
The following images are screenshots of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCE7gxQOVY Squadron 42: 2019 Visual Teaser] as well as the [[StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen]] episode "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hoEbs4krE Enemy Mine]", which showed a work-in-progress second version model. This version will not be made available until [[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]] is released.

{| class="wikitable"
!Images
|-
|[[File:Vanduul_Scythe_SQ42_2019_Visual_Teaser_01.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Vanduul Scythe SQ42 2019 Visual Teaser 02.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Scythe ISC 2020-06-18.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Scythe-top-isc-2020-06-18.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Scythe-iso-isc-2020-06-18.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

===Paints===
{{Note|As of [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|3.17.4]], there are '''NO PAINTS''' available for the Scythe.}}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

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

<tabber>
Official (V1)=
{{gallery
|Scythe_FlightMode.jpg
|Scythe_RearView.jpg

|Scythe_WingGun.jpg
|Scythe_Engines.jpg
|Scythe_Cockpit.jpg
|Captured Scythe.jpg
|Scythe side view.jpg
|Comm-Link-Enemy-Fighter-Underside.jpg
|Star citizen scythe.jpg
|Scythe mechanical detail.jpg
|Lostsquad-vanduul-scythe-res.jpg
|Scythe x2 flying by desert world.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game (V1)=
{{gallery
|Scythe_in_flight_with_blade_-_Isometric.png
|Scythe_in_flight_with_blade_-_Forward.png
|Scythe_in_flight_with_blade_-_Starboard.png
|Scythe_in_Levski_hangar.jpg
|Scythe_with_blade_near_Daymar_-_Port.jpg
}}
</tabber>

== Development ==
*The Scythe is first revealed in the ''[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]]'' cinematic trailer in [[StarCitizen:Kickstarter campaign]] in October 2012, making it the first [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ship in ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]''.<ref name="sq422012">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgUuGunU0o Squadron 42 - Full Cinematic Trailer] on YouTube</ref>
*It was redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13568-Scythe-PBR-Update|text=Scythe PBR Update}}</ref><ref name="wipold">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/13772-WIP-Scythe-Update|text=WIP: Scythe Update}}</ref>
*The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]'', and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14773-Preview-Flying-The-Scythe|text=Preview: Flying the Scythe}}</ref>
*The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>
*In [[StarCitizen:CitizenCon 2023]], CIG announced that the owners of the Vanduul ships will get the reworked version without an unspecified date.<ref name="citcon2023">[https://youtu.be/2otksAGrCOc?si=BlNYB07praj8qftd&t=2043 CitizenCon 2953: Talking Ship] on YouTube</ref>

== Trivia ==
*'''Name:''' The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/serialized-fiction/12750-Cassandras-Tears-Issue-2|text=Cassandras Tears Issue 2}}</ref>

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|ESPR}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}
[[Category:Referral rewards]]

{{Short description|Single-seat medium fighter manufactured by Esperia}}
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Medium fighters]]