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The [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]] '''Command module''' is a module with command capabilities for the [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar]] and the [[StarCitizen::Category:Ironclad series|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>  
The [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary]] '''Command module''' is a module with command capabilities for the [[StarCitizen:Caterpillar]] and the [[StarCitizen::Category:Ironclad series|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" />
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>
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==Features==
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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==
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Revision as of 11:16, 26 May 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:Ironclad series|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

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Acquisition

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Lore

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Development

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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.

See also

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