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The [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] '''F8A Lightning''' is a heavy fighter employed by the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy]] to support space superiority. It was specifically designed to counter heavy [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] craft, such as the [[StarCitizen:Glaive]] and [[StarCitizen:Scythe]]. It is a more nimble and heavily armed fighter craft than its [[StarCitizen:Hornet (series)|F7]] predecessor, trading off a second turret for more fixed weaponry. Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the [[StarCitizen:F8C Lightning]] civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption. | The [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace|Anvil]] '''F8A Lightning''' is a [[StarCitizen::Category:Heavy fighters|heavy fighter]] employed by the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy]] to support space superiority. It was specifically designed to counter heavy [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] craft, such as the [[StarCitizen:Glaive]] and [[StarCitizen:Scythe]]. It is a more nimble and heavily armed fighter craft than its [[StarCitizen:Hornet (series)|F7]] predecessor, trading off a second turret for more fixed weaponry. Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the [[StarCitizen:F8C Lightning]] civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption. | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
{{List item | {{List item | ||
|Folding wings | |Folding wings | ||
|The folding wings enable it to fit in hangars built for fighters a class below.<ref name="jp1102">{{ | |The folding wings enable it to fit in hangars built for fighters a class below.<ref name="jp1102">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Manufacturer Feature: Anvil Aerospace|volume=11|month=2|startpage=19|endpage=30|accessdate=2023-06-20}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | == Ports == | ||
{{ | {{Entity/Ports}} | ||
== Model == | == Model == | ||
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=== Special editions === | === Special editions === | ||
* '''F8C Lightning Executive Edition''': The F8C Lightning Executive Edition is an exclusive edition F8C Lightning with a black and gold livery and a premium cockpit detailed with gold. It is only available to [[StarCitizen:concierge]] members who hold the rank of [[StarCitizen:Praetorian]] (US$15,000 pledged). Previously, it was only available to [[StarCitizen:Legatus (rank)|Legatus]] (US$25,000 pledged) concierge members until the introduction of the Praetorian rank and the 600i Executive Edition.<ref>{{ | * '''F8C Lightning Executive Edition''': The F8C Lightning Executive Edition is an exclusive edition F8C Lightning with a black and gold livery and a premium cockpit detailed with gold. It is only available to [[StarCitizen:concierge]] members who hold the rank of [[StarCitizen:Praetorian]] (US$15,000 pledged). Previously, it was only available to [[StarCitizen:Legatus (rank)|Legatus]] (US$25,000 pledged) concierge members until the introduction of the Praetorian rank and the 600i Executive Edition.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Knowledge Base: Concierge Levels and Rewards}}</ref> | ||
==Lore== | ==Lore== | ||
The F8A won the UEE Navy's [[StarCitizen:Next Generation Star Fighter]] bid, surpassing [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics|Aegis']] [[StarCitizen:Dogfighter 3000]] in the 2nd place and [[StarCitizen:RSI]] [[StarCitizen:Black Widow]] in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.<ref>{{ | The F8A won the UEE Navy's [[StarCitizen:Next Generation Star Fighter]] bid, surpassing [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics|Aegis']] [[StarCitizen:Dogfighter 3000]] in the 2nd place and [[StarCitizen:RSI]] [[StarCitizen:Black Widow]] in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/12975-The-Aurora-Revealed|text=Jump Point Issue 5}}</ref> As of 2953, the F8 Lightning is currently in service on all RSI [[StarCitizen:Bengal]] supercarriers.<ref name="jp1102"/> | ||
=== Invictus Launch Week === | === Invictus Launch Week === | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:F8A Lightning | {{for|a full gallery|:Category:F8A Lightning|:Category:Anvil Aerospace F8 Lightning}} | ||
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|-|RSI images = | |||
{{gallery | {{gallery | ||
|Sq42 SneakPeekF8.png | |Sq42 SneakPeekF8.png | ||
|F8.png | |F8.png | ||
|F8_2.png | |F8_2.png | ||
|SQ42 3840x1440 Wide F7X F8 Flight.jpg | |||
|F8 cockpit concept.jpg | |F8 cockpit concept.jpg | ||
|F8 Greybox 01.jpg | |F8 Greybox 01.jpg | ||
|F8 Greybox 02.jpg | |F8 Greybox 02.jpg | ||
}} | }} | ||
|-| | |-|999th Squadron = | ||
{{gallery | {{gallery | ||
|FN80.jpg | |FN80.jpg | ||
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|Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-fighters.jpg | |Invictus-2950-naval-fleet-fighters.jpg | ||
}} | }} | ||
|-| | |-|IAE 2950 = | ||
{{gallery | {{gallery | ||
|IAE2950-day3-F8.jpg | |IAE2950-day3-F8.jpg | ||
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{{Navplate manufacturers|ANVL}} | {{Navplate manufacturers|ANVL}} | ||
{{ | {{Navplate vehicles}} | ||
{{ | {{Short description|UEE Navy next generation space superiority fighter}} | ||
[[Category:Heavy fighters]] | [[Category:Heavy fighters]] | ||
[[Category:Fighters]] | [[Category:Fighters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:20, 9 July 2026
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The Anvil F8A Lightning is a [[StarCitizen::Category:Heavy fighters|heavy fighter]] employed by the StarCitizen:UEE Navy to support space superiority. It was specifically designed to counter heavy StarCitizen:Vanduul craft, such as the StarCitizen:Glaive and StarCitizen:Scythe. It is a more nimble and heavily armed fighter craft than its F7 predecessor, trading off a second turret for more fixed weaponry. Use of the F8A Lightning is generally restricted to elite UEEN squadrons, though the StarCitizen:F8C Lightning civilian variant is beginning to see greater adoption.
Features
Ports
Model
Series variants
- Unnamed trainer variant: A military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.<ref name="iae2950">Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace</ref>
Special editions
- F8C Lightning Executive Edition: The F8C Lightning Executive Edition is an exclusive edition F8C Lightning with a black and gold livery and a premium cockpit detailed with gold. It is only available to StarCitizen:concierge members who hold the rank of StarCitizen:Praetorian (US$15,000 pledged). Previously, it was only available to Legatus (US$25,000 pledged) concierge members until the introduction of the Praetorian rank and the 600i Executive Edition.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
Lore
The F8A won the UEE Navy's StarCitizen:Next Generation Star Fighter bid, surpassing Aegis' StarCitizen:Dogfighter 3000 in the 2nd place and StarCitizen:RSI StarCitizen:Black Widow in the 3rd place, becoming the latest heavy fighter utilized by the navy.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref> As of 2953, the F8 Lightning is currently in service on all RSI StarCitizen:Bengal supercarriers.<ref name="jp1102"/>
Invictus Launch Week
During the 2950 StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week, a special edition of the ship was seen accompanying the StarCitizen:UEE Navy fleet around the StarCitizen:Stanton system. It was flown by the StarCitizen:999th Squadron and featured a red color and navy/squadron logos. Several Lightnings, together with StarCitizen:F7A Hornet Mk IIs accompanied a StarCitizen:Javelin, and two StarCitizen:Idris-M's.<ref>Alpha 3.9.1 in-game survey during StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week</ref>
Development
The F8 Lightning was designed by StarCitizen:Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>Reverse the Verse 2.16 Template:Trx</ref> and StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design</ref>
Gallery
Template:For <tabber> |-|RSI images = Template:Gallery |-|999th Squadron = Template:Gallery |-|IAE 2950 = Template:Gallery </tabber>
Trivia
- Some F8As were captured by players during StarCitizen:Invictus Launch Week event in May 2020. The F8As were first flown in StarCitizen:Persistent Universe by the NPCs during the event and some players managed to kill the NPC pilot and steal the ship.<ref name="fleetweekmorph">We STOLE an F8A Air Superiority Fighter by Morphologis on YouTube</ref>
References
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