StarCitizen:Talon - Revision history

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	{{~~Navplate manufacturers\|ESPR~~}}		{{Entity/Navplates}}
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	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]
	[[Category:Light fighters]]		[[Category:Light fighters]]
			[[Category:Tevarin ships]]

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	===Series variants===		===Series variants===
	{{~~Vehicle variants~~}}		{{Entity/Related}}

	===Paints===		===Paints===

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	{{for\|~~a full gallery~~\|:Category:Talon ~~images~~}}		{{for\|related galleries\|:Category:Talon#mw-category-media\|:Category:Esperia Talon#mw-category-media}}

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	{{~~Entity~~		{{Vehicle
	\| uuid = 41a84db8-062b-4359-ad16-611ad540fbdb		\| uuid = 41a84db8-062b-4359-ad16-611ad540fbdb
	\| name = Talon		\| name = Talon
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	\|Cockpit		\|Cockpit
	\|Even though the cockpit has been significantly modified for Human use, it is still quite different in may ways compared to other craft. From its unique single-stick control scheme to its Tevarin airshielding, to the fact that the entire cockpit is also a detachable escape pod.<ref name="TalonLaunch"/>		\|Even though the cockpit has been significantly modified for Human use, it is still quite different in may ways compared to other craft. From its unique single-stick control scheme to its Tevarin airshielding, to the fact that the entire cockpit is also a detachable [[StarCitizen:escape pod]].<ref name="TalonLaunch"/>
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	\| hangar = S1/XXS		\| hangar = S1/XXS
	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| ~~productionstatedesc~~ = ~~Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen~~ Alpha 3.12.0~~\|Alpha 3.12.0]]~~		\| addedinversion = Alpha 3.12.0
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
	\| maxcrew = 1		\| maxcrew = 1

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	\| uuid = 41a84db8-062b-4359-ad16-611ad540fbdb		\| uuid = 41a84db8-062b-4359-ad16-611ad540fbdb
	\| name = Talon		\| name = Talon
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	\| originalwarbondcost = 90		\| originalwarbondcost = 90
	\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales		\| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
	\| ~~rsistoreurl~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/talon/Talon		\| pledgeurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/talon/Talon
	\| ~~presentationurl1~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17565-Esperia-Talon		\| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17565-Esperia-Talon
	\| trailerurl =		\| trailerurl =
	\| brochureurl = https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/wy93vuqky3poh/source.pdf		\| brochureurl = https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/wy93vuqky3poh/source.pdf
	\| ~~qandaurl1~~ = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17745-Q-A-Esperia-Talon		\| qaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17745-Q-A-Esperia-Talon
	\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/01LQXljox8-talon		\| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/01LQXljox8-talon
	\| releasedate =		\| releasedate =

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	==Lore==		==Lore==
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	Before First Tevarin War=		\|-\|Before First Tevarin War =

	The Talon-class light fighter was initially developed a century before the [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]] as an escort craft for Tevarin mercantile interests. These early Talons were about 1.5 times the size of the war-era models and served as technology demonstrators and flagship vessels. They underwent regular updates and advancements in weapons, engines, stealth systems, and shield generators.<ref name="whitleysguide">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Whitley's Guide: The Esperia Talon\|volume=8\|month=12\|startpage=33\|endpage=36\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>		The Talon-class light fighter was initially developed a century before the [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]] as an escort craft for Tevarin mercantile interests. These early Talons were about 1.5 times the size of the war-era models and served as technology demonstrators and flagship vessels. They underwent regular updates and advancements in weapons, engines, stealth systems, and shield generators.<ref name="whitleysguide">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Whitley's Guide: The Esperia Talon\|volume=8\|month=12\|startpage=33\|endpage=36\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
	\|-\|		\|-\|First Tevarin War =
	First Tevarin War=

	At the beginning of [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]], Talons primarily served as escort ships for freighters and ground forces. However, Tevarin leadership recognized their effectiveness as attack fighters against vulnerable human supply lines. This led to the development of the [[StarCitizen:Talon Shrike]], which was classified as a missile boat by human intelligence. Roughly one-third of the existing Talon force was equipped with Shrike upgrade kits, forming mixed units of escort fighters and strike craft.		At the beginning of [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]], Talons primarily served as escort ships for freighters and ground forces. However, Tevarin leadership recognized their effectiveness as attack fighters against vulnerable human supply lines. This led to the development of the [[StarCitizen:Talon Shrike]], which was classified as a missile boat by human intelligence. Roughly one-third of the existing Talon force was equipped with Shrike upgrade kits, forming mixed units of escort fighters and strike craft.

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	Human pilots engaging the Talons found their lack of traditional windscreen peculiar. The absence of a natural view outward, coupled with the sightless appearance of the fighters, added an uncanny element to dogfights. As a result, the human pilots nicknamed the Talons "blinders" and "specters" due to the sensation they evoked.<ref name="whitleysguide"/>		Human pilots engaging the Talons found their lack of traditional windscreen peculiar. The absence of a natural view outward, coupled with the sightless appearance of the fighters, added an uncanny element to dogfights. As a result, the human pilots nicknamed the Talons "blinders" and "specters" due to the sensation they evoked.<ref name="whitleysguide"/>
	\|-\|		\|-\|Second Tevarin War =
	Second Tevarin War=		During the [[StarCitizen:Second Tevarin War]], human tactics and technological advancements quickly adapted to counter the Tevarin spacecraft. The introduction of the [[StarCitizen:Gladius]] light fighter proved to be a strong match against the Talon. Human sensor technology advanced significantly, negating the Talon's stealth advantage and allowing long-range human fighters to engage them from a distance. Tevarin pilot training also declined, resulting in the loss of numerous Talons.

	During [[StarCitizen:Second Tevarin War]], human tactics and technological advancements quickly adapted to counter the Tevarin spacecraft. The introduction of the [[StarCitizen:Gladius]] light fighter proved to be a strong match against the Talon. Human sensor technology advanced significantly, negating the Talon's stealth advantage and allowing long-range human fighters to engage them from a distance. Tevarin pilot training also declined, resulting in the loss of numerous Talons.

	By the end of the Second Tevarin War, only a small number of functional Talons survived. These remaining ships were fully scrapped within a few years, as their valuable hull alloys were harvested.<ref name="whitleysguide"/>		By the end of the Second Tevarin War, only a small number of functional Talons survived. These remaining ships were fully scrapped within a few years, as their valuable hull alloys were harvested.<ref name="whitleysguide"/>
	\|-\|		\|-\|Modernization by Esperia =
	Modernization by Esperia=

	In [[StarCitizen:2946]], Esperia CEO [[StarCitizen:Charlotte Hussion]] introduced a mass-produced Tevarin replica spacecraft called the Prowler. This modified and modernized version gained popularity in the civilian and militia markets, expanding Esperia's presence in the personal spacecraft sales industry. It was expected that Esperia would follow up with a recreation of the infamous Talon spacecraft, but no announcement came.		In [[StarCitizen:2946]], Esperia CEO [[StarCitizen:Charlotte Hussion]] introduced a mass-produced Tevarin replica spacecraft called the Prowler. This modified and modernized version gained popularity in the civilian and militia markets, expanding Esperia's presence in the personal spacecraft sales industry. It was expected that Esperia would follow up with a recreation of the infamous Talon spacecraft, but no announcement came.

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

	==Model==		==Model==

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	\| productionstate = Flight ready		\| productionstate = Flight ready
	\| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0\|Alpha 3.12.0]]		\| productionstatedesc = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0\|Alpha 3.12.0]]
	\| mincrew = 1		\| mincrew = 1
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	The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Talon''' is a small and light single-seat fighter designed for escort services and targeted strikes. Built in the [[StarCitizen:Tevarin]] style, the Talon has powerful, directional "Phalanx" shields for maximum maneuverability, but weak physical armor once the shields are dropped. A pair of Size 4 [[StarCitizen:Ship weapons\|weapons]] and a size 3 missile rack complement the Talon's "strike first and strike hard" combat style.<ref name="TalonStore">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/talon/Talon\|text=Talon - ship page}}</ref><ref name="TalonLaunch">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17565-Esperia-Talon\|text=Talon - presentation page}}</ref><ref name="TalonBrochure">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/roqe0bsh5xl5o/source.pdf\|text=Talon - brochure}}</ref>		The [[StarCitizen:Esperia]] '''Talon''' is a small and light single-seat fighter designed for escort services and targeted strikes. Built in the [[StarCitizen:Tevarin]] style, the Talon has powerful, directional "Phalanx" shields for maximum maneuverability, but weak physical armor once the shields are dropped. A pair of Size 4 [[StarCitizen:Ship weapons\|weapons]] and a size 3 missile rack complement the Talon's "strike first and strike hard" combat style.<ref name="TalonStore">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/talon/Talon\|text=Talon - ship page}}</ref><ref name="TalonLaunch">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17565-Esperia-Talon\|text=Talon - presentation page}}</ref><ref name="TalonBrochure">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/roqe0bsh5xl5o/source.pdf\|text=Talon - brochure}}</ref>

	==Features==		==Features==
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	==Specifications==		==Specifications==
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	==Acquisition==		==Acquisition==
	{{SC/~~Vehicle availability~~}}		{{Entity/Availability}}

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	Before First Tevarin War=		Before First Tevarin War=

	The Talon-class light fighter was initially developed a century before the [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]] as an escort craft for Tevarin mercantile interests. These early Talons were about 1.5 times the size of the war-era models and served as technology demonstrators and flagship vessels. They underwent regular updates and advancements in weapons, engines, stealth systems, and shield generators.<ref name="whitleysguide">{{~~SC/~~Cite Jump Point\|title=Whitley's Guide: The Esperia Talon\|volume=8\|month=12\|startpage=33\|endpage=36\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>		The Talon-class light fighter was initially developed a century before the [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]] as an escort craft for Tevarin mercantile interests. These early Talons were about 1.5 times the size of the war-era models and served as technology demonstrators and flagship vessels. They underwent regular updates and advancements in weapons, engines, stealth systems, and shield generators.<ref name="whitleysguide">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Whitley's Guide: The Esperia Talon\|volume=8\|month=12\|startpage=33\|endpage=36\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
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	\|Flight ready along with Talon Shrike in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0\|Alpha 3.12.0]].<ref name="patch3120">{{~~SC/~~Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//17927-Star-Citizen-Alpha-3120\|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0 - Patch notes\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>		\|Flight ready along with Talon Shrike in [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0\|Alpha 3.12.0]].<ref name="patch3120">{{Cite RSI\|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//17927-Star-Citizen-Alpha-3120\|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.12.0 - Patch notes\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
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	\|Original concept		\|Original concept
	\|[[StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery]]<ref name="wip">{{~~SC/~~Cite Jump Point\|title=Work In Progress: Esperia Talon\|volume=8\|month=7\|startpage=15\|endpage=30\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>		\|[[StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery]]<ref name="wip">{{Cite Jump Point\|title=Work In Progress: Esperia Talon\|volume=8\|month=7\|startpage=15\|endpage=30\|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
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	{{~~SC/~~Short description\|Reproduced Tevarin escort fighter manufactured by Esperia}}		{{Short description\|Reproduced Tevarin escort fighter manufactured by Esperia}}
	[[Category:Fighters]]		[[Category:Fighters]]
	[[Category:Light fighters]]		[[Category:Light fighters]]