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| name = Command module
| name = Command module
| image = Ironclad command module flying away from rest of ship - Cropped.png
| image = Ironclad command module flying away from rest of ship - Cropped.png
| manufacturer = DRAK
| manufacturer = DRAK
| series = <!--Command module-->
| series = <!--Command module-->
| career = Combat
| career = Transport
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The [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]] '''Command module''' is a small command shuttle designed to move & control both the Caterpillar and the Ironclad series of ships. It can be separated from the rest of the [[StarCitizen:Ships|ship]] and be flown independently, then dock back.<ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/R97aCFJmPSQ?si=-V3VXeE-MaVMZtel&t=1163 Star Citizen Live: Ship Showdown Q&A], Star Citizen, Youtube, Aug 21, 2025</ref> It steers the ship when it's attached, and serves as an escape pod as well.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9d8GXMtHOs&t=198s Inside Star Citizen: Ironclad is Rad], Star Citizen, Youtube, May 23, 2024</ref> It's designed for emergencies and is not intended to be used as a primary ship.<ref>[https://youtu.be/laFTPWnFCf4?si=qGErmIywqxew0Vd7&t=2466 Reverse the Verse: September 25th, 2015], Star Citizen, Youtube, Sep 26, 2015</ref><ref name=":1" /> It enables the player to forsake their ship and cargo, thereby ensuring their own safety when faced with peril, which becomes significant in relation to [[StarCitizen:death]] mechanics and their subsequent penalties.<ref name=":1" /> When docking back, it takes back control of the whole ship.<ref name=":0" />
The [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]] '''Command module''' is a module with command capabilities for the [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar]] and the [[StarCitizen::Category:Drake Interplanetary Ironclad|Ironclad series]] of ships by [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]].<ref name="CMQ&A">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/en/comm-link/engineering/21086-Q-A-DefenseCon-2956-New-Ships|text=Q&A DefenseCon New Ships|accessdate=2026-05-21}}</ref> It steers the ship when it's attached, and serves as an escape pod as well.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9d8GXMtHOs&t=198s Inside Star Citizen: Ironclad is Rad], Star Citizen, Youtube, May 23, 2024</ref> It can be separated from the rest of the [[StarCitizen:Ships|ship]] and be flown independently, then dock back.<ref name=":0">[https://youtu.be/R97aCFJmPSQ?si=-V3VXeE-MaVMZtel&t=1163 Star Citizen Live: Ship Showdown Q&A], Star Citizen, Youtube, Aug 21, 2025</ref> It's designed for emergencies and is not intended to be used as a primary ship.<ref name=":1" /><ref>[https://youtu.be/laFTPWnFCf4?si=qGErmIywqxew0Vd7&t=2466 Reverse the Verse: September 25th, 2015], Star Citizen, Youtube, Sep 26, 2015</ref>  
 
It enables the player to forsake their ship and cargo, thereby ensuring their own safety when faced with peril, which becomes significant in relation to [[StarCitizen:death]] mechanics and their subsequent penalties.<ref name=":1" /> When docking back, it takes back control of the whole ship.<ref name=":0" />


There are currently no plans to have different command modules per ship.<ref>[https://youtu.be/4vMHjqEzaC0?si=uNpYKO2K0rHId1aF&t=3451 Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse - July 1st, 2016], Star Citizen, Youtube, Jul 1, 2016</ref>
There are currently no plans to have different command modules per ship.<ref>[https://youtu.be/4vMHjqEzaC0?si=uNpYKO2K0rHId1aF&t=3451 Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse - July 1st, 2016], Star Citizen, Youtube, Jul 1, 2016</ref>
==Specifications==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}


==Features==
==Features==
{{List item
{{List item
|Defense
|Defense
|The vessel has two Size 3 [[StarCitizen:Gun|gun]] hardpoints at the front-side as well as a top mounted remote turret that can hold a pair for Size 2 guns.
|The vessel has two Size 3 [[StarCitizen:gun]] hardpoints at the front-side as well as a top mounted remote turret that can hold a pair for Size 2 guns.
}}
}}
{{List item
{{List item
|Tractor Beam
|Tractor Beam
|Under the front of the ship is a remotely operated Size 2 [[StarCitizen:Tractor_beam|tractor beam]].
|Under the front of the ship is a remotely operated Size 2 [[StarCitizen:tractor beam]].
}}
}}
{{List item
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{{List item
{{List item
|Weapon/Utility racks
|Weapon/Utility racks
|There a two racks is available, capable of accommodating two Size 2 [[StarCitizen:Personal_weapon|weapons]].
|There a two racks is available, capable of accommodating two Size 2 [[StarCitizen:Personal weapon|weapons]].
}}
}}
{{List item
{{List item
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|On the lower deck, there are two beds along with a kitchenette area and a table that accommodates two individuals.
|On the lower deck, there are two beds along with a kitchenette area and a table that accommodates two individuals.
}}
}}
== Ports ==
{{Entity/Ports}}


==Model==
==Model==
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===Paints===
{{Note|'''Note:''' At present, the Command module features a separate livery. Within mobiGlas, both the Caterpillar and Ironclad series of vessels possess an additional paint slot designated for the command module. It remains unclear whether the ship will be permitted to have distinct paints separate from the main ship to which it is docked.}}
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==List of ships with a command module==
==List of ships with a command module==
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===Paints===
{{Note|'''Note:''' At present, the Command module features a separate livery. Within mobiGlas, both the Caterpillar and Ironclad series of vessels possess an additional paint slot designated for the command module. It remains unclear whether the ship will be permitted to have distinct paints separate from the main ship to which it is docked.}}
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==Acquisition==
==Acquisition==
{{Vehicle availability}}
{{Entity/Availability}}


==Lore==
==Lore==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the real world, the command module would be the equivalent of a towboat, also known as a pusher or pusher boat/craft/tug, designed to move barges.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pusher_(boat) wikipedia: Pusher (boat)]</ref>
 
* While intended for emergencies, players can use it as a shuttle or as a towboat.


==See also==
==See also==
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{{Short description|A small command ship manufactured by Drake}}
{{Short description|A small command ship manufactured by Drake}}
[[Category:Drake Interplanetary Caterpillar]]
[[Category:Drake Interplanetary Ironclad]]

Latest revision as of 11:15, 5 June 2026

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The StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary Command module is a module with command capabilities for the StarCitizen:Caterpillar and the [[StarCitizen::Category:Drake Interplanetary Ironclad|Ironclad series]] of ships by StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary.<ref name="CMQ&A">Template:Cite RSI</ref> It steers the ship when it's attached, and serves as an escape pod as well.<ref name=":1">Inside Star Citizen: Ironclad is Rad, Star Citizen, Youtube, May 23, 2024</ref> It can be separated from the rest of the ship and be flown independently, then dock back.<ref name=":0">Star Citizen Live: Ship Showdown Q&A, Star Citizen, Youtube, Aug 21, 2025</ref> It's designed for emergencies and is not intended to be used as a primary ship.<ref name=":1" /><ref>Reverse the Verse: September 25th, 2015, Star Citizen, Youtube, Sep 26, 2015</ref>

It enables the player to forsake their ship and cargo, thereby ensuring their own safety when faced with peril, which becomes significant in relation to StarCitizen:death mechanics and their subsequent penalties.<ref name=":1" /> When docking back, it takes back control of the whole ship.<ref name=":0" />

There are currently no plans to have different command modules per ship.<ref>Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse - July 1st, 2016, Star Citizen, Youtube, Jul 1, 2016</ref>

Features

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List of ships with a command module

Drake Caterpilar Drake Ironclad Drake Ironclad Assault
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Acquisition

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2026-05-14 It was introduced in game for the Drake Caterpillar with Alpha 4.8.
2025-08-21 It was added to the roadmap In August 2025.<ref name=":0" />
2016-09-08 Caterpillar module redesign.<ref>Star Citizen: Around The Verse 3.6 – LA, Star Citizen, Youtube, Sep 8, 2016</ref>

Trivia

  • While intended for emergencies, players can use it as a shuttle or as a towboat.

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