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| hangar                          = S4/M
| hangar                          = S4/M
| productionstate                = Flight ready
| productionstate                = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.6.0|Alpha 3.6.0]]
| addedinversion             = Alpha 3.6.0
| mincrew                        = 1
| mincrew                        = 1
| maxcrew                        = 2
| maxcrew                        = 2
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| originalwarbondcost            = 120
| originalwarbondcost            = 120
| pledgeavailability              = Always available
| pledgeavailability              = Always available
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-ballista/Ballista
| pledgeurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/anvil-ballista/Ballista
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17153-Anvil-Ballista
| presentationurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17153-Anvil-Ballista
| trailerurl                      = https://youtu.be/kUseGGO_vXc
| trailerurl                      = https://youtu.be/kUseGGO_vXc
| brochureurl                    =  
| brochureurl                    =  
| qandaurl1                      = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17177-Q-A-Anvil-Ballista
| qaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17177-Q-A-Anvil-Ballista
| galactapediaurl                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V8gJyXMDrM-ballista
| galactapediaurl                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/V8gJyXMDrM-ballista
| releasedate                    = 2947
| releasedate                    = 2947
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{{List item
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|Anti-Aerospace Armament
|Anti-Aerospace Armament
|The '''Ballista''''s rotating launcher is equipped with eight [[StarCitizen:Scimitar V Missile]]s and two [[StarCitizen:Hellion VII Missile]]s - the largest type of missile to be categorised as a missile - and both types of missile are specifically configured for the '''Ballista''' and its operating environment. This launcher is controlled by a specialized gunner seat located at the rear of the vehicle, enabling the gunner to focus on tracking and engaging targets while the driver attends to additional responsibilities.<ref name="BallistaLaunch"/>
|The '''Ballista''''s rotating launcher is equipped with eight [[StarCitizen:Scimitar V-G Missile]]s and two [[StarCitizen:Hellion VII-G Missile]]s - the largest type of missile to be categorised as a missile - and both types of missile are specifically configured for the '''Ballista''' and its operating environment. This launcher is controlled by a specialized gunner seat located at the rear of the vehicle, enabling the gunner to focus on tracking and engaging targets while the driver attends to additional responsibilities.<ref name="BallistaLaunch"/>
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===Series variants===
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===Paints===
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==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The vehicle derives its name from the ancient missile apparatus known as the "ballista", which was designed to propel either bolts or stones toward a remote target.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballista Wikipedia: Ballista]</ref>
*The Ballista was a large military machine for projectiles, resembling a bow, stretched with cords and thongs, by which masses of stone and other missiles were thrown to a great distance, which was used among others by the [[StarCitizen:Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Romans]].<ref>[https://logeion.uchicago.edu/ballista ballista], logeion.uchicago.edu</ref>


==See also==
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{{Short description|Anti-aircraft vehicle manufactured by Anvil Aerospace}}
{{Short description|Anti-aircraft vehicle manufactured by Anvil Aerospace}}

Latest revision as of 11:29, 3 October 2026

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The Ballista is a ground-based anti-aircraft vehicle hailing from the [[StarCitizen::Category:Anvil Aerospace Atlas|Atlas Platform]] developed by StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace. This mobile missile defense system is specifically engineered to protect ground locations against aerial threats. It boasts an impressive array of heavy missiles and a quiet signature, allowing the Ballista to proficiently address danger from the skies with a deadly surprise.<ref name="BallistaStore">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="BallistaLaunch">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

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  • The Ballista was a large military machine for projectiles, resembling a bow, stretched with cords and thongs, by which masses of stone and other missiles were thrown to a great distance, which was used among others by the Romans.<ref>ballista, logeion.uchicago.edu</ref>

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