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{{Vehicle | |||
| uuid = 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 | |||
| name = Command module | |||
| image = Ironclad command module flying away from rest of ship - Cropped.png | |||
| manufacturer = DRAK | |||
| series = <!--Command module--> | |||
| career = Combat | |||
| role = | |||
| size = Small | |||
| productionstate = Flight ready | |||
| productionstatedesc = <!--Since [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0|Alpha 4.8.0]]--> | |||
| mincrew = 1 | |||
| maxcrew = 2 | |||
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| stowage = <!--0K µSCU--> | |||
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| pledgeavailability = Time-limited sales | |||
| rsistoreurl = <!--https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/ --> | |||
| presentationurl1 = <!--https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/ --> | |||
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| qandaurl1 = <!--https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/ --> | |||
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| galactapediaurl = <!--https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/ --> | |||
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| saledate = 2026-05-14 | |||
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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> | 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" /> | ||
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== | |||
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|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. | |||
}} | |||
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|Tractor Beam | |||
|Under the front of the ship is a remotely operated Size 2 [[StarCitizen:Tractor_beam|tractor beam]]. | |||
}} | |||
{{List item | |||
|Jump seats | |||
|On the upper deck, there are jump seating that can carry up to ten people. | |||
}} | |||
{{List item | |||
|Stowage | |||
|Under each of the ten jump seats, there are personal storage lockers that can each hold 1 SCU of various items. | |||
}} | |||
{{List item | |||
|Weapon/Utility racks | |||
|There a two racks is available, capable of accommodating two Size 2 [[StarCitizen:Personal_weapon|weapons]]. | |||
}} | |||
{{List item | |||
|Living quarters | |||
|On the lower deck, there are two beds along with a kitchenette area and a table that accommodates two individuals. | |||
}} | |||
==Model== | |||
===Ship profile=== | |||
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==List of ships with a command module== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
![[StarCitizen:Caterpillar|Drake Caterpilar]] | |||
![[StarCitizen:Ironclad|Drake Ironclad]] | |||
![[StarCitizen:Ironclad Assault|Drake Ironclad Assault]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:Caterpillar flying fast through space - Cropped.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] | |||
|[[File:Ironclad x2 floating over sandy world - Cropped.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] | |||
|[[File:Ironclad Assault flying low over world firing weapons - Cropped.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]] | |||
|} | |||
== | ===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== | ||
{{Vehicle availability}} | |||
== Gallery == | ==Lore== | ||
Crews of Caterpillar vessels often race command modules while waiting for cargo transfer.{{fact}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
{{For|a full gallery|Category:Command module images}} | |||
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Official= | |||
{{gallery | {{gallery | ||
|Ironclad_command_module_flying_away_from_rest_of_ship.jpg | |Ironclad_command_module_flying_away_from_rest_of_ship.jpg | ||
|Command module front cockpit close and zoomed - Rotated.png | |||
|Ironclad command module flying away from rest of ship - Cropped.png | |||
}} | |||
|-| | |||
In-game= | |||
{{gallery | |||
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|-| | |||
Original design= | |||
{{gallery | |||
|Star_Citizen_command_module.jpg | |||
|Caterpillar_Concept_ShipInterior.jpg | |Caterpillar_Concept_ShipInterior.jpg | ||
|Command_module_star_citizen.jpg | |Command_module_star_citizen.jpg | ||
|Command_module_in_star_citizen.jpg | |Command_module_in_star_citizen.jpg | ||
}} | }} | ||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
==Development== | |||
== Development == | |||
{{Timeline styles}} | {{Timeline styles}} | ||
{| class="timeline" | {| class="timeline" | ||
|2026 | |- | ||
|2026-05-14 | |||
|It was introduced in game for the [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar|Drake Caterpillar]] with [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0|Alpha 4.8]]. | |It was introduced in game for the [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar|Drake Caterpillar]] with [[StarCitizen:Update:Star Citizen Alpha 4.8.0|Alpha 4.8]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2025 | |2025-08-21 | ||
|It was added to the roadmap In August 2025.<ref name=":0" /> | |It was added to the roadmap In August 2025.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2016 | |2016-09-08 | ||
|Caterpillar module redesign.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Py2KSLveyT4?si=URw8BG8w3HMbfRqE&t=402 Star Citizen: Around The Verse 3.6 – LA], Star Citizen, Youtube, Sep 8, 2016</ref> | |Caterpillar module redesign.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Py2KSLveyT4?si=URw8BG8w3HMbfRqE&t=402 Star Citizen: Around The Verse 3.6 – LA], Star Citizen, Youtube, Sep 8, 2016</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
== 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> | |||
==See also== | |||
==References== | |||
<references /> | |||
{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}} | |||
{{Navplate vehicles}} | |||
{{Short description|A small command ship manufactured by Drake}} | |||
Revision as of 11:30, 1 May 2026
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 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 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's designed for emergencies and is not intended to be used as a primary ship.<ref>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" />
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>
Specifications
Features
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Model
Ship profile
| Isometric | Above | Port-side | Front | Rear | Below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
List of ships with a command module
Paints
Acquisition
Lore
Crews of Caterpillar vessels often race command modules while waiting for cargo transfer.Template:Fact
Gallery
<tabber>
Official=
Template:Gallery |-|
In-game=
Template:Gallery |-|
Original design=
Template:Gallery </tabber>
Development
| 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
- 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>wikipedia: Pusher (boat)</ref>
See also
References
<references />