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| {{Note|'''Note''': The Caterpillar Best In Show Edition is no longer a variant. CIG have converted these to be a standard Caterpillar with a separate "2949 Best In Show" paint. This page still exists as the UUID is still in the game files.}}{{Outdated|Reason=As of [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0|Alpha 4.8]] the Caterpillar 2949 Best In Show Edition has been converted into a [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar]] + Paint|what=page|Deprecated=yes}}{{Vehicle
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| | uuid = ca888820-a627-4f5e-927b-426f654e9968
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| | name = Caterpillar Best In Show Edition
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| | image = Caterpillar Best In Show Edition 2949 - Cut.png
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| | manufacturer = DRAK
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| | series = <!--This is no longer a standalone variant-->
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| | career = Transport
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| | role = Medium Freight
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| | size = Large
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| | productionstate = Flight ready
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| | productionstatedesc = [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.2|Alpha 3.7.2]]
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| | mincrew = 1
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| | maxcrew = 4
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| | length = 111.5
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| | width = 39.5
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| | height = 13.4
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| | retractedlength =
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| | retractedwidth =
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| | retractedheight =
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| | mass = 1508063
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| | cargocapacity = 576
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| | stowage = <!--0K µSCU-->
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| | pledgecost = 330
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| | originalpledgecost = 330
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| | warbondcost =
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| | originalwarbondcost =
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| | pledgeavailability = Limited edition (No longer available)
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| | rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar<!--NOTE: The original store page no longer exists https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar-Best-In-Show-Edition-2949-->
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| | presentationurl1 =
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| | trailerurl =
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| | brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf
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| | qandaurl1 =
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| | galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VY4WmNG9v6-caterpillar
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| | releasedate = 2949
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| | conceptdate = 2019-12-02
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| | saledate = 2019-12-02
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| | queryimage = <!--Alternative image for variant thumbnails-->
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| | smwqueryname =
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| The '''Caterpillar 2949 Best In Show Edition''' is a medium [[StarCitizen::Category:Cargo ships|freight ship]] manufactured by [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]]. This special edition was created especially for the 'Best In Show' event at the [[StarCitizen:Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2949]] and has a unique white and purple livery. The Caterpillar has gained a reputation as a reliable and cost-effective multi-role vessel, adept for various uses, including commercial operations and combat support. It is acknowledged as a strong alternative to the popular [[StarCitizen::Category:Hull series|Hull series]], providing significant firepower and a wide array of customization possibilities.<ref name="CaterpillarStore">{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-caterpillar/Caterpillar|text=Caterpillar - Ship page}}</ref><ref name="brochure">{{Cite RSI|url=media/2lxuyk90h9qupr/source/Carterpillar_brochure.pdf|text=Drake Caterpillar - Ship Brochure}}</ref>
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| ==Features==
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| |Cargo
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| |The vessel's [[StarCitizen:cargo]] is divided into five compartments. Four have doors on both sides that function as elevators for efficient cargo transfer, each holding up to 124 [[StarCitizen:SCU]], with a max container size of [[StarCitizen:24-SCU container|24 SCU]]. The forward cargo bay features a front door with an airshield, also convertible to an elevator, accommodating up to 80 SCU and a max container size of [[StarCitizen:16-SCU container|16 SCU]].<ref name="CaterpillarStore"/>
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| |Command module
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| |The Caterpillar features a detachable [[StarCitizen:Command module]] that can operate independently, serving as a lookout during cargo transfers or performing other tasks, and can also act as an emergency escape vehicle.<ref name="CaterpillarStore"/>
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| |Tractor Beams
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| |A Size 2 [[StarCitizen:tractor beam]] station with a terminal allows the ship to direct cargo into the starboard cargo doors. Another Size 2 tractor beam on the Command module serves the port-side cargo doors.<ref name="CaterpillarStore"/>
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| |Defense
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| |The ship has two crewed turrets with two Size 4 [[StarCitizen:gun]] hardpoints each. The Command module includes two Size 3 gun hardpoints on the front sides and a top-mounted remotely operated turret for two Size 3 guns, but these can only be used when the Command module is detached.<ref name="CaterpillarStore"/>
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| |Habitation
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| |A living space that is minimalistic yet functional has been designed to accommodate a maximum of four crew members which comprises of beds, a bathroom, and mess hall.
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| |Stowage
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| |Weapon/Utility racks
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| {{Note|'''Note''': The cargo room elevators have not yet been fully implemented as of [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0|Alpha 4.8.0]].}}
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| == Ports ==
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| ==Model==
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| ===Ship profile===
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| {| class="wikitable"
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| !Isometric
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| !Above
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| !Port-side
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| !Front
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| !Rear
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| !Below
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| |[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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| |[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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| |[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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| |[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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| |[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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| |[[File:Caterpillar_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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| |}
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| <!--
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| ===Series variants===
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| {{Vehicle variants}}
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| This is no longer a variant. CIG have converted these to be a standard Caterpillar with a separate "2949 Best In Show" paint.-->
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| ===Paints===
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| {{for|more information|:Caterpillar series/Paints}}
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| ==Acquisition==
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| <!--{{Entity/Availability}}-->
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| This was released as a limited edition during the [[StarCitizen:Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2949]] and is no longer available.
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| ==Lore==
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| <tabber>
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| First Introduction=
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| In the wake of the [[StarCitizen:Cutlass|Cutlass']] success in [[StarCitizen:28th Century]], Drake Interplanetary's CEO and lead designer [[StarCitizen:Jan Dredge]] was looking for a new project to move the company forward. Although the Cutlass enjoyed some success in commercial hauling, it is more known for its combat abilities. Dredge knew that they should take the same design principles and apply it to something much bigger. The Caterpillar prototype is initially unreviled at the [[StarCitizen:2871]] [[StarCitizen:Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]]. The ship received a lot of critics for its old design, the negativity almost threatened the whole project. It wasn't until the reports of Caterpillar spread through the [[StarCitizen:UEE|Empire]], that the tide began to turn. People were floored by two things: the ability to mix and match cargo modules and the price.<ref name="brochure"/>
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| Kesslering Heist=
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| {{Main|Kesslering Heist}}
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| On [[StarCitizen:2903]]-06-21 SET, a Caterpillar broke out from heavy traffic, and rammed into an [[StarCitizen:eriesium]] transport using the front sensor array as hooks to latch onto the hull. The front cargo door opened and pirates leapt onto the immobilized transport and cut their way inside while the turret engaged the shocked security detail. Within five minutes, the security detail had been destroyed, the transport breached and the eriesium taken. The Command Module detached from the Caterpillar and the pirates disappeared back into the spacelane with their fighter accomplices. By the time [[StarCitizen:Advocacy|authorities]] arrived, they found an image that permanently seared itself into the public's consciousness, a Drake Caterpillar attached to the vented husk of a transport. Despite an exhaustive search through all the system, authorities never figured out who was behind the heist. The Caterpillar was forever tied with criminal element to the present after the event.<ref name="brochure"/>
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| </tabber>
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| ==Gallery==
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| {{for|a full gallery|:Category:Caterpillar Best In Show Edition images}}
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| <tabber>
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| Official=
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| {{gallery
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| |BIS 2949 4 finalist.jpg
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| |Caterpillar Best In Show Edition 2949.jpg
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| |Caterpillar 2949 Best In Show - Icon.png
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| }}
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| In-game=
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| {{gallery
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| |IAE2949-caterpillar-champion.jpg
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| }}
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| </tabber>
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| ==Development==
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| {| class="timeline"
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| |2019-11-24
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| |Caterpillar Best In Show Edition implemented in [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.7.2|Alpha 3.7.2]].
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| |2026-05-16
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| |In Alpha 4.8.0, all of the "2949 Best In Show Editions" special editions (of Caterpillar, Cutlass, Hammerhead, and Reclaimer) were removed from access and were all replaced by the respective variant with their respective liveries.
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| ==Trivia==
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| * It was the winner of the 'Best In Show' event during [[StarCitizen:Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2949]]. [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar]] owners, at the time of the event, received an upgrade to this variant as a reward. The ship was also offered as a stand alone purchase to backers only during the event.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17312-IAE-2949|text=IAE 2949|accessdate=2024-11-15}}</ref>
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| ==References==
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| <references />
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| {{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
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| {{Navplate vehicles}}
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| [[Category:Cargo ships]]
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| [[Category:Modular]]
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| {{Short description|A Medium freight ship manufactured by Drake}}
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