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{{Vehicle
| uuid = e4770804-b43a-4c2d-a4e4-fedd410e50fb
| name = Zeus Mk II ES
| image = SC-3.24 20241025 204114 Zeus-ES-Good-Doctor f.png
| manufacturer = RSI
| series = Zeus Mk II
| career = Exploration
| role =
| size = Medium
| hangar = S3/S
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.2|Alpha 3.24.2]]
| mincrew = 1
| maxcrew = 3
| length = 45.7
| height = 7
| width = 34.3
| retractedlength =
| retractedwidth = 26.3
| retractedheight =
| mass = 276600
| cargocapacity = 32
| stowage = 4050K µSCU
| pledgecost = 175
| originalpledgecost = 150
| warbondcost = 160
| originalwarbondcost = 135
| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/zeus-mk-ii/Zeus-Mk-II-ES
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20070-RSI-Zeus-Mk-II
| presentationurl2 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19446-Introducing-The-RSI-Zeus-MK-II
| trailerurl = https://youtu.be/GieY5c59s1o
| brochureurl = https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/96953heymtmv1/source.pdf
| brochureur2 = https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/mv2982zfnjuwo/source.pdf
| qandaurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/19587-Q-A-RSI-Zeus-Mk-II
| qandaurl2 =
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V7dDEeONjm-zeus-mk-ii-es
| releasedate = 2953
| conceptdate = 2023-10-21
| saledate = 2023-10-21
| queryimage =
}}

[[StarCitizen:Roberts Space Industries]] has developed the '''Zeus Mk II ES''', a multi-crew [[StarCitizen::Category:Reconnaissance ships|exploratory spacecraft]] specifically engineered for the purpose of exploration. This vessel features a cutting-edge radar system that facilitates the efficient identification of new discoveries. Furthermore, the ES is enhanced with sophisticated weaponry and protective shielding, ensuring the secure return of both the crew and the discoveries acquired throughout the mission.<ref name="RSIZeusMkII">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/20070-RSI-Zeus-Mk-II|text=RSI-Zeus-Mk-II|accessdate=2025-03-16}}</ref>

==Features==

{{List item
|Cargo
|The RSI Zeus Mk II ES comes with an cargo area sporting up to 32 SCU of storage.<ref name="RSIZeusMkII"/>
}}
{{List item
|Radar
|The Zeus Mk II ES features a robust radar package for making new discoveries.<ref name="RSIZeusMkII"/>
}}
{{List item
|Weapons
|Firepower consists of two forward-facing Size 4 lasers, a ventral remote turret with a pair of Size 3 repeaters, and pair of size 4 missile racks with a total of 8 size 2 missiles.<ref name="RSIZeusMkII"/>
}}
{{List item
|Crew habitation
|The crew area is designed to be compact yet comfortable, ensuring optimal conditions for extended missions.<ref name="RSIZeusMkII"/>
}}

==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

==Model==

===Ship profile===
<tabber>
In-space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Zeus MkII ES in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus MkII ES in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus MkII ES in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus MkII ES in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus MkII ES in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus MkII ES in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Zeus mkII ES landed in hangar.jpg|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]]
|}
|-|
3D model=
{| class="wikitable"
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Zeus mkII ES 3D model - Above.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus mkII ES 3D model - Port.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus mkII ES 3D model - Front.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus mkII ES 3D model - Rear.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus mkII ES 3D model - Below.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

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

====Special editions====
{{Note|'''Note:''' These are non-standard 'variants' and are '''only available in-game''' as a reward by completing various missions or tasks.}}
{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:Wikelo#Ships and vehicles|"Wikelo Special"]]
|-
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Zeus Mk II series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"ArcCorp"|"ArcCorp"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Best in Show 2955"|"Best in Show 2955"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Citizens for Prosperity Garnet"|"Citizens for Prosperity Garnet"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Crusader"|"Crusader"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Firmament"|"Firmament"]]

![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Frontier Fighters Camo"|"Frontier Fighters Camo"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Headhunters Trauma"|"Headhunters Trauma"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Hurston"|"Hurston"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Lovestruck"|"Lovestruck"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Microtech"|"Microtech"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Monteverde"|"Monteverde"]]

![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Purple Haze"|"Purple Haze"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Solstice"|"Solstice"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Solar"|"Solar"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Starscape"|"Starscape"]]
![[StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II series/Paints#"Sunswept"|"Sunswept"]]

|-
|[[File:RSI Zeus with ArcCorp Race for Stanton paint - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus MkII BIS2955 landed in hangar - cropped.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus mkII Citizens for Prosperity in pyro hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:RSI Zeus with Crusader Race for Stanton paint - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus Firmament landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]

|[[File:Zeus mkII Frontier Fighters in pyro hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus mkII Head Hunters in pyro hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:RSI Zeus with Hurston Race for Stanton paint - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus ES mk2 Lovestruck in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:RSI Zeus with MicroTech Race for Stanton paint - cropped and adjusted.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus Monteverde landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]

|[[File:Zeus ES mk2 Purple Haze in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus MkII ES Solstice in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus ES mk2 Solar in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus ES mk2 Starscape in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Zeus ES mk2 Sunswept in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]

|}

==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
The series is named in homage to the first commercially available spaceship equipped with the [[StarCitizen:Quantum drive]], the [[StarCitizen:Zeus]], built by Roberts Space Industries in [[StarCitizen:2140]]. The [[StarCitizen::Category:Zeus Mk II series|Zeus Mk II]] has a passing resemblance to the original Zeus, with a more angled design.

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Zeus Mk II ES images}}

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|Zeus mkII ES x2 flying over clouds.jpg
|Zeus mkII ES in ring system attacking 3 Buccaneers.jpg
|Zeus mkII ES inside cockpit looking at crew.jpg
|Zeus mkII ES tech specs and view angles.png
|Zeus mkII ES flying over mountainous world towards sun.jpg
|Zeus mkII ES with graphics front.jpg
|Zeus mkII ES with graphics rear rightside.png
|Zeus mkII ES with graphics underside closeup.jpg
|Zeus mkII ES with CL flying over world.jpg
|Zeus series badges.jpg
|Zeus mkI stylized inside cockpit.jpg
|Zeus mkI stylized pilot beside front with crowd.webp
|Zeus mkII ES landed in hangar.jpg
|Zeus mkII ES flying by world.jpg
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|SC-3.24 20241031 110059 Zeus-ES-Over-Trees f.png
|SC-3.24 20241025 204114 Zeus-ES-Good-Doctor f.png
|IAE2954-day5-zeus-es.jpg
}}
|-|
Original concept=
{{gallery
|RSI ZeusMkII ES.png
|RSI_Zeus_MkII_ES_exterior_with_labels.jpg
|RSI_Zeus_MkII_ES_interior_with_labels.jpg
|Zeus MkII ES Spec sheet.png
|RSI_Zeus_ES.jpg
|Zeus MkII ES x2 flying over world.jpg
|Zeus MkII ES - 3D concept - Isometric.png
|Zeus MkII ES - 3D concept - Above.png
|Zeus MkII ES - 3D concept - Port.png
|Zeus MkII ES - 3D concept - Front.png
|Zeus MkII ES - 3D concept - Rear.png
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
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|}

==Trivia==
*Zeus was the Greek king of the gods and the god of the sky, weather, law and order, destiny and fate, and kingship. He was depicted as a regal, mature man with a sturdy figure and dark beard. His usual attributes were a lightning bolt, a royal sceptre and an eagle.<ref>[https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Zeus.html Zeus], Theoi.com</ref>

==See also==
*[https://youtu.be/zHYhi7se4F8 Inside Star Citizen: Alpha 3.24.2 - Zeus and MFDS] on YouTube

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|RSI}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

[[Category:Reconnaissance ships]]
[[Category:Light freighters]]

StarCitizen:Zeus Mk II ES - Revision history

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