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The StarCitizen:Vanduul Scythe (UEE designation) is a medium fighter that appears in every Vanduul raid. There is not a single allowance for comfort, cargo or anything that would dilute the ship's function as a dedicated dogfighter. Featuring a hefty weapons payload, the Scythe's real asset is its maneuverability, found in the twin main and twelve maneuvering thrusters.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Gallery

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Development

The Scythe was originally designed by StarCitizen:Jim Martin as the Dralthi from Wing Commander for what became the StarCitizen:Star Citizen pitch.<ref>"The Scythe was originally designed by the great Jim Martin as the Dralthi for what became the Star Citizen pitch.[...]", @banditloaf.wcnews.com‬, Blueksy, April 29, 2025</ref> It was first revealed in the StarCitizen:Squadron 42 cinematic trailer in StarCitizen:Kickstarter campaign in October 2012, making it the first StarCitizen:Vanduul ship in StarCitizen:Star Citizen.<ref name="sq422012">Squadron 42 - Full Cinematic Trailer on YouTube</ref>

The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in StarCitizen:Arena Commander, and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

It was first redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="wipold">Template:Cite RSI</ref> The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were then redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated StarCitizen:Kingship interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020 on YouTube</ref>

StarCitizen:Chris Roberts kept calling the Scythe the Dralthi from Wing Commander for years.

Trivia

Name: The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>

References

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-The [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] '''Scythe''' (UEE designation) is a medium fighter that appears in every Vanduul raid. There is not a single allowance for comfort, cargo or anything that would dilute the ship's function as a dedicated dogfighter. Featuring a hefty weapons payload, the Scythe's real asset is its maneuverability, found in the twin main and twelve maneuvering thrusters.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/scythe/Vanduul-Scythe|text=The Vanduul Scythe - Ship Page}}</ref><ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=media/1c1bbpmb3uat3r/source/AC-Manual-1-1a-V11.pdf|text=Arena Commander Manual}}</ref>
+The [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] '''Scythe''' (UEE designation) is a medium fighter that appears in every Vanduul raid. There is not a single allowance for comfort, cargo or anything that would dilute the ship's function as a dedicated dogfighter. Featuring a hefty weapons payload, the Scythe's real asset is its maneuverability, found in the twin main and twelve maneuvering thrusters.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/scythe/Vanduul-Scythe|text=The Vanduul Scythe - Ship Page}}</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/1c1bbpmb3uat3r/source/AC-Manual-1-1a-V11.pdf|text=Arena Commander Manual}}</ref>
 == Gallery ==
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 The Scythe was originally designed by [[StarCitizen:Jim Martin]] as the Dralthi from [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (series)|''Wing Commander'']] for what became the ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]'' pitch.<ref>"[https://bsky.app/profile/banditloaf.wcnews.com/post/3lnxjeaojy226 <nowiki>The Scythe was originally designed by the great Jim Martin as the Dralthi for what became the Star Citizen pitch.[...]</nowiki>]", @banditloaf.wcnews.com‬, Blueksy, April 29, 2025</ref> It was first revealed in the ''[[StarCitizen:Squadron 42]]'' cinematic trailer in [[StarCitizen:Kickstarter campaign]] in October 2012, making it the first [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] ship in ''[[StarCitizen:Star Citizen]]''.<ref name="sq422012">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpgUuGunU0o Squadron 42 - Full Cinematic Trailer] on YouTube</ref>
-The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]'', and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14773-Preview-Flying-The-Scythe|text=Preview: Flying the Scythe}}</ref>
+The Scythe was implemented in game as NPC enemies in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]'', and was later added to the game as a [[StarCitizen::Category:Flight ready|flyable ship]] as a captured model.<ref name="commlink14773">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14773-Preview-Flying-The-Scythe|text=Preview: Flying the Scythe}}</ref>
-It was first redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13568-Scythe-PBR-Update|text=Scythe PBR Update}}</ref><ref name="wipold">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/13772-WIP-Scythe-Update|text=WIP: Scythe Update}}</ref> The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were then redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>
+It was first redesigned in 2014 with physically based rendering technique.<ref name="pbrupdate">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13568-Scythe-PBR-Update|text=Scythe PBR Update}}</ref><ref name="wipold">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/13772-WIP-Scythe-Update|text=WIP: Scythe Update}}</ref> The Scythe along with the rest of the Vanduul fleet were then redesigned in 2019 using the design styles of the updated [[StarCitizen:Kingship]] interior.<ref name="isc2020-06-18">[https://youtu.be/J8hoEbs4krE Inside Star Citizen: Enemy Mine - Spring 2020] on YouTube</ref>
 [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]] kept calling the Scythe the Dralthi from [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (series)|''Wing Commander'']] for years.
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 == Trivia ==
-*'''Name:''' The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/serialized-fiction/12750-Cassandras-Tears-Issue-2|text=Cassandras Tears Issue 2}}</ref>
+*'''Name:''' The Scythe was originally known as the Raider.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/serialized-fiction/12750-Cassandras-Tears-Issue-2|text=Cassandras Tears Issue 2}}</ref>
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 [[Category:Vanduul]]
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