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The '''Khartu-al''' {{SClang|lang=xian|kyexiin=Kal'tuāl|srx=Kal'tuāl|srx-meaning=Dire fly's dance}} is an export model of the [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]] fighter developed by the [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] [[StarCitizen:Aopoa|Aopoa Corporation]]. This vehicle is tailored for the [[StarCitizen:human]] civilian sector, serving as a specialized scout and explorer. It features the same Xi'an maneuvering system but is modified with control surfaces suitable for human use and has a limited armament capacity.<ref name="KhartuAlLaunch2">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref>
The '''Khartu-al''' {{SClang|lang=xian|kyexiin=Kal'tuāl|srx=Kal'tuāl|srx-meaning=Dire fly's dance}} is an export model of the [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]] fighter developed by the [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] [[StarCitizen:Aopoa|Aopoa Corporation]]. This vehicle is tailored for the [[StarCitizen:human]] civilian sector, serving as a specialized scout and explorer. It features the same Xi'an maneuvering system but is modified with control surfaces suitable for human use and has a limited armament capacity.<ref name="KhartuAlLaunch2">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref>


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


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


==Pledge price history==
==Pledge price history==
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==Lore==
==Lore==
The mysterious ship, nicknamed Quark but now known to be a [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]], had been found derelict and pilotless by a [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy|naval]] recon squadron. Taken immediately to an undisclosed bunker for further study, unnamed scientists spent years trying to decipher and understand the damaged technology.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=The Khartu Al - Ship page}}</ref>
The mysterious ship, nicknamed Quark but now known to be a [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]], had been found derelict and pilotless by a [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy|naval]] recon squadron. Taken immediately to an undisclosed bunker for further study, unnamed scientists spent years trying to decipher and understand the damaged technology.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=The Khartu Al - Ship page}}</ref>


The Khartu-al was exported to Human since the 2910s, it was offically the first [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] ship that is exported to Human.<ref name="jp0611">{{SC/Cite Jump Point|title=Whitley's Guide: Apoa San'tok.yāi|volume=6|month=11|startpage=27|endpage=30|accessdate=2020-04-26}}</ref>
The Khartu-al was exported to Human since the 2910s, it was offically the first [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] ship that is exported to Human.<ref name="jp0611">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Whitley's Guide: Apoa San'tok.yāi|volume=6|month=11|startpage=27|endpage=30|accessdate=2020-04-26}}</ref>


Early production models of the [[StarCitizen:Khartu-al]] had a second seat.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmFMuQrp6yQ Talkin Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 2025-11-21.</ref>
Early production models of the Khartu-al had a second seat.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmFMuQrp6yQ Talkin Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 2025-11-21.</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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|Khartu-Al - x4 firing guns.jpg
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|IAE2954-day4-khartu-al.jpg
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==Development==
==Development==
{{SC/Timeline styles}}
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
{| class="timeline"
|-
|-
|2012-11-19
|2012-11-19
|The design is in part a reference to the mysterious "red ship," a vertical spacecraft that appeared in original landing zone mockup in 2012-11-19.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12810-54-Million-Spaceport-Test-Footage|text=$5.4 Million - Spaceport Test Footage!|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>
|The design is in part a reference to the mysterious "red ship," a vertical spacecraft that appeared in original landing zone mockup in 2012-11-19.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12810-54-Million-Spaceport-Test-Footage|text=$5.4 Million - Spaceport Test Footage!|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2013-11-26
|2013-11-26
|The "Xi’an Scout" had its first pre-concept sale during the 2013 Anniversay event.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13396-Star-Citizen-Anniversary-Livestream-Sale|text=2013 Anniversary Sale}}</ref>
|The "Xi’an Scout" had its first pre-concept sale during the 2013 Anniversay event.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13396-Star-Citizen-Anniversary-Livestream-Sale|text=2013 Anniversary Sale}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2014-06-20
|2014-06-20
|The Khartu-al concept was announced and release.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13954-XiAn-Scout-Available|text=Xi'an Scout Available!|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|The Khartu-al concept was announced and release.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13954-XiAn-Scout-Available|text=Xi'an Scout Available!|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2018-06-30
|2018-06-30
|It became flight ready in the [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0|Alpha 3.2.0]] release.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//16638-Star-Citizen-Alpha-320|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0 - Patch notes|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|It became flight ready in the [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0|Alpha 3.2.0]] release.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//16638-Star-Citizen-Alpha-320|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0 - Patch notes|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2020-11-28
|2020-11-28
|The Khartu-al (originally known as "Xi’an Scout") is the first Xi'an ship designed in the game. Its distinctive vertical flight mode has become a major design element as Xi'an culture has developed. The ship was first offered as part of the $23 million [[StarCitizen:stretch goal]] in 2013, which aimed to create both the "Xi’an Scout" and to expand the game’s focus to alien races.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/wfg21hkodc87mr/source/JP08-11-NOV-Mercury-Rising-1.pdf|text=JumpPoint Nov-2020|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>
|The Khartu-al (originally known as "Xi’an Scout") is the first Xi'an ship designed in the game. Its distinctive vertical flight mode has become a major design element as Xi'an culture has developed. The ship was first offered as part of the $23 million [[StarCitizen:stretch goal]] in 2013, which aimed to create both the "Xi’an Scout" and to expand the game’s focus to alien races.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/wfg21hkodc87mr/source/JP08-11-NOV-Mercury-Rising-1.pdf|text=JumpPoint Nov-2020|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref>
|}
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|-
|-
|Original Concept Artist
|Original Concept Artist
|[[StarCitizen:Elijah McNeal]] (first round), [[StarCitizen:Eddie Del Rio]] (second round), [[StarCitizen:Gary Sanchez]] (third round)<ref name="wip-scout">{{SC/Cite Jump Point|title=Work in Progress: Xi'An Scout|volume=4|month=2|startpage=3|endpage=33|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|[[StarCitizen:Elijah McNeal]] (first round), [[StarCitizen:Eddie Del Rio]] (second round), [[StarCitizen:Gary Sanchez]] (third round)<ref name="wip-scout">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Work in Progress: Xi'An Scout|volume=4|month=2|startpage=3|endpage=33|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Chief Visual Officer
|Chief Visual Officer
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{{Navplate manufacturers|XNAA}}
{{Navplate manufacturers|XNAA}}
{{SC/Navplate vehicles}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}


{{SC/Short description|Exported Xi'an military scout ship for Human civilian uses}}
{{Short description|Exported Xi'an military scout ship for Human civilian uses}}
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Light fighters]]
[[Category:Light fighters]]

Latest revision as of 11:19, 26 May 2026

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The Khartu-al Template:SClang is an export model of the StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu fighter developed by the StarCitizen:Xi'an Aopoa Corporation. This vehicle is tailored for the StarCitizen:human civilian sector, serving as a specialized scout and explorer. It features the same Xi'an maneuvering system but is modified with control surfaces suitable for human use and has a limited armament capacity.<ref name="KhartuAlLaunch2">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Features

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Ports

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Model

Ship profile

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In space=
Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear Below
File:Khartu-Al in space - Front Port.jpg
File:Khartu-Al in space - Above.jpg
File:Khartu-Al in space - Port.jpg
File:Khartu-Al in space - Front.jpg
File:Khartu-Al in space - Rear.jpg
File:Khartu-Al in space - Below.jpg

|-|

Landed=
Isometric Above Port-side Front Rear
File:Khartu-al in SelfLand - Isometric.jpg
File:Khartu-al in SelfLand - Above.jpg
File:Khartu-al in SelfLand - Port.jpg
File:Khartu-al in SelfLand - Front.jpg
File:Khartu-al in SelfLand - Rear.jpg

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Series variants

Template:Vehicle variants

Paints

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"Harmony" "Ocellus" "Polar" "Stormbringer"
File:Khartu-Al Harmony in space - Isometric.jpg
File:Khartu-Al Ocellus in space - Isometric.jpg
File:Khartu-Al Polar in space - Isometric.jpg
File:Khartu-Al Stormbringer in space - Isometric.jpg

Acquisition

Template:Entity/Availability

Pledge price history

Date Pledge cost (USD) Insurance Availability Sale
2013-11-26 150 LTI Time-limited 2013 Anniversary sale
2016-03-26 170 6 Time-limited Flight-ready sale
2024-11-25 175 120 Time-limited IAE 2954

Lore

The mysterious ship, nicknamed Quark but now known to be a StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu, had been found derelict and pilotless by a naval recon squadron. Taken immediately to an undisclosed bunker for further study, unnamed scientists spent years trying to decipher and understand the damaged technology.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>

The Khartu-al was exported to Human since the 2910s, it was offically the first StarCitizen:Xi'an ship that is exported to Human.<ref name="jp0611">Template:Cite Jump Point</ref>

Early production models of the Khartu-al had a second seat.<ref>Talkin Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries. YouTube. Retrieved 2025-11-21.</ref>

Gallery

Template:For

<tabber> |-|Official = Template:Gallery |-|In-game = Template:Gallery |-|Original design = Template:Gallery |-|Squadron 42 = Template:Gallery </tabber>

Development

Template:Timeline styles

2012-11-19 The design is in part a reference to the mysterious "red ship," a vertical spacecraft that appeared in original landing zone mockup in 2012-11-19.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
2013-11-26 The "Xi’an Scout" had its first pre-concept sale during the 2013 Anniversay event.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
2014-06-20 The Khartu-al concept was announced and release.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
2018-06-30 It became flight ready in the Alpha 3.2.0 release.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
2020-11-28 The Khartu-al (originally known as "Xi’an Scout") is the first Xi'an ship designed in the game. Its distinctive vertical flight mode has become a major design element as Xi'an culture has developed. The ship was first offered as part of the $23 million StarCitizen:stretch goal in 2013, which aimed to create both the "Xi’an Scout" and to expand the game’s focus to alien races.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Credits & Design brief

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Credits=
Role Contributors
Original Concept Artist StarCitizen:Elijah McNeal (first round), StarCitizen:Eddie Del Rio (second round), StarCitizen:Gary Sanchez (third round)<ref name="wip-scout">Template:Cite Jump Point</ref>
Chief Visual Officer StarCitizen:Chris Olivia<ref name="wip-scout"/>
Lead Vehicle Artist StarCitizen:Chris Smith<ref name="wip-scout"/>
Art Director StarCitizen:Mark Skelton, StarCitizen:Paul Jones<ref name="wip-scout"/>
Lead Writer StarCitizen:Dave Haddock<ref name="wip-scout"/>

|-|

Design brief=
Key stats
Manufacturer AopoA
Max Crew 1 (Pilot)
Role Light Fighter
Cargo Cap. None
Length
  • 12.5m (in flight)
  • 30.5m (landed)
Width
  • 19m (in flight)
  • 13m (landed)
Height
  • 29.5m (in flight)
  • 8m (landed)

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Trivia

The name Kal'tuāl can be broken down into Kal'tuTemplate:SClang and Template:SClang.

References

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