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The '''Khartu-al''' {{SClang|lang=xian|kyexiin=Kal'tuāl|srx=Kal'tuāl|srx-meaning=Dire fly's dance}} is an export model of the [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]] fighter developed by the [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] [[StarCitizen:Aopoa|Aopoa Corporation]]. This vehicle is tailored for the [[StarCitizen:human]] civilian sector, serving as a specialized scout and explorer. It features the same Xi'an maneuvering system but is modified with control surfaces suitable for human use and has a limited armament capacity.<ref name="KhartuAlLaunch2">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref> | The '''Khartu-al''' {{SClang|lang=xian|kyexiin=Kal'tuāl|srx=Kal'tuāl|srx-meaning=Dire fly's dance}} is an export model of the [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]] fighter developed by the [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] [[StarCitizen:Aopoa|Aopoa Corporation]]. This vehicle is tailored for the [[StarCitizen:human]] civilian sector, serving as a specialized scout and explorer. It features the same Xi'an maneuvering system but is modified with control surfaces suitable for human use and has a limited armament capacity.<ref name="KhartuAlLaunch2">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|accessdate=2014-11-27}}</ref> | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
{{Vehicle hardpoints}} | {{SC/Vehicle hardpoints}} | ||
==Model== | ==Model== | ||
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==Acquisition== | ==Acquisition== | ||
{{Vehicle availability}} | {{SC/Vehicle availability}} | ||
==Pledge price history== | ==Pledge price history== | ||
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==Lore== | ==Lore== | ||
The mysterious ship, nicknamed Quark but now known to be a [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]], had been found derelict and pilotless by a [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy|naval]] recon squadron. Taken immediately to an undisclosed bunker for further study, unnamed scientists spent years trying to decipher and understand the damaged technology.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=The Khartu Al - Ship page}}</ref> | The mysterious ship, nicknamed Quark but now known to be a [[StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu]], had been found derelict and pilotless by a [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy|naval]] recon squadron. Taken immediately to an undisclosed bunker for further study, unnamed scientists spent years trying to decipher and understand the damaged technology.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14329-XiAn-High-Tech-The-Khartu-Al|text=The Khartu Al - Ship page}}</ref> | ||
The Khartu-al was exported to Human since the 2910s, it was offically the first [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] ship that is exported to Human.<ref name="jp0611">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Whitley's Guide: Apoa San'tok.yāi|volume=6|month=11|startpage=27|endpage=30|accessdate=2020-04-26}}</ref> | The Khartu-al was exported to Human since the 2910s, it was offically the first [[StarCitizen:Xi'an]] ship that is exported to Human.<ref name="jp0611">{{SC/Cite Jump Point|title=Whitley's Guide: Apoa San'tok.yāi|volume=6|month=11|startpage=27|endpage=30|accessdate=2020-04-26}}</ref> | ||
Early production models of the [[StarCitizen:Khartu-al]] had a second seat.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmFMuQrp6yQ Talkin Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 2025-11-21.</ref> | Early production models of the [[StarCitizen:Khartu-al]] had a second seat.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmFMuQrp6yQ Talkin Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries]. ''YouTube.'' Retrieved 2025-11-21.</ref> | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
{{Timeline styles}} | {{SC/Timeline styles}} | ||
{| class="timeline" | {| class="timeline" | ||
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|2012-11-19 | |2012-11-19 | ||
|The design is in part a reference to the mysterious "red ship," a vertical spacecraft that appeared in original landing zone mockup in 2012-11-19.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12810-54-Million-Spaceport-Test-Footage|text=$5.4 Million - Spaceport Test Footage!|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref> | |The design is in part a reference to the mysterious "red ship," a vertical spacecraft that appeared in original landing zone mockup in 2012-11-19.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/12810-54-Million-Spaceport-Test-Footage|text=$5.4 Million - Spaceport Test Footage!|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2013-11-26 | |2013-11-26 | ||
|The "Xi’an Scout" had its first pre-concept sale during the 2013 Anniversay event.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13396-Star-Citizen-Anniversary-Livestream-Sale|text=2013 Anniversary Sale}}</ref> | |The "Xi’an Scout" had its first pre-concept sale during the 2013 Anniversay event.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13396-Star-Citizen-Anniversary-Livestream-Sale|text=2013 Anniversary Sale}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2014-06-20 | |2014-06-20 | ||
|The Khartu-al concept was announced and release.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13954-XiAn-Scout-Available|text=Xi'an Scout Available!|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref> | |The Khartu-al concept was announced and release.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/13954-XiAn-Scout-Available|text=Xi'an Scout Available!|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2018-06-30 | |2018-06-30 | ||
|It became flight ready in the [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0|Alpha 3.2.0]] release.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//16638-Star-Citizen-Alpha-320|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0 - Patch notes|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref> | |It became flight ready in the [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0|Alpha 3.2.0]] release.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//16638-Star-Citizen-Alpha-320|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0 - Patch notes|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2020-11-28 | |2020-11-28 | ||
|The Khartu-al (originally known as "Xi’an Scout") is the first Xi'an ship designed in the game. Its distinctive vertical flight mode has become a major design element as Xi'an culture has developed. The ship was first offered as part of the $23 million [[StarCitizen:stretch goal]] in 2013, which aimed to create both the "Xi’an Scout" and to expand the game’s focus to alien races.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/wfg21hkodc87mr/source/JP08-11-NOV-Mercury-Rising-1.pdf|text=JumpPoint Nov-2020|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref> | |The Khartu-al (originally known as "Xi’an Scout") is the first Xi'an ship designed in the game. Its distinctive vertical flight mode has become a major design element as Xi'an culture has developed. The ship was first offered as part of the $23 million [[StarCitizen:stretch goal]] in 2013, which aimed to create both the "Xi’an Scout" and to expand the game’s focus to alien races.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/wfg21hkodc87mr/source/JP08-11-NOV-Mercury-Rising-1.pdf|text=JumpPoint Nov-2020|accessdate=2020-11-28}}</ref> | ||
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|Original Concept Artist | |Original Concept Artist | ||
|[[StarCitizen:Elijah McNeal]] (first round), [[StarCitizen:Eddie Del Rio]] (second round), [[StarCitizen:Gary Sanchez]] (third round)<ref name="wip-scout">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Work in Progress: Xi'An Scout|volume=4|month=2|startpage=3|endpage=33|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref> | |[[StarCitizen:Elijah McNeal]] (first round), [[StarCitizen:Eddie Del Rio]] (second round), [[StarCitizen:Gary Sanchez]] (third round)<ref name="wip-scout">{{SC/Cite Jump Point|title=Work in Progress: Xi'An Scout|volume=4|month=2|startpage=3|endpage=33|accessdate=2023-06-15}}</ref> | ||
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|Chief Visual Officer | |Chief Visual Officer | ||
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{{Navplate manufacturers|XNAA}} | {{Navplate manufacturers|XNAA}} | ||
{{Navplate vehicles}} | {{SC/Navplate vehicles}} | ||
{{Short description|Exported Xi'an military scout ship for Human civilian uses}} | {{SC/Short description|Exported Xi'an military scout ship for Human civilian uses}} | ||
[[Category:Fighters]] | [[Category:Fighters]] | ||
[[Category:Light fighters]] | [[Category:Light fighters]] | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 9 April 2026
The Khartu-al Template:SClang is an export model of the StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu fighter developed by the StarCitizen:Xi'an Aopoa Corporation. This vehicle is tailored for the StarCitizen:human civilian sector, serving as a specialized scout and explorer. It features the same Xi'an maneuvering system but is modified with control surfaces suitable for human use and has a limited armament capacity.<ref name="KhartuAlLaunch2">Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref>
Features
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Specifications
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Model
Ship profile
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Acquisition
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Pledge price history
| Date | Pledge cost (USD) | Insurance | Availability | Sale |
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| 2013-11-26 | 150 | LTI | Time-limited | 2013 Anniversary sale |
| 2016-03-26 | 170 | 6 | Time-limited | Flight-ready sale |
| 2024-11-25 | 175 | 120 | Time-limited | IAE 2954 |
Lore
The mysterious ship, nicknamed Quark but now known to be a StarCitizen:Qhire Khartu, had been found derelict and pilotless by a naval recon squadron. Taken immediately to an undisclosed bunker for further study, unnamed scientists spent years trying to decipher and understand the damaged technology.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref>
The Khartu-al was exported to Human since the 2910s, it was offically the first StarCitizen:Xi'an ship that is exported to Human.<ref name="jp0611">"Whitley's Guide: Apoa San'tok.yāi". Jump Point. Vol. 6 no. 11. pp.27–30.Template:NbspRetrieved 2020-04-26.<templatestyles src="Module:Cite/styles.css"/></ref>
Early production models of the StarCitizen:Khartu-al had a second seat.<ref>Talkin Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries. YouTube. Retrieved 2025-11-21.</ref>
Gallery
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Development
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| 2012-11-19 | The design is in part a reference to the mysterious "red ship," a vertical spacecraft that appeared in original landing zone mockup in 2012-11-19.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
| 2013-11-26 | The "Xi’an Scout" had its first pre-concept sale during the 2013 Anniversay event.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
| 2014-06-20 | The Khartu-al concept was announced and release.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
| 2018-06-30 | It became flight ready in the Alpha 3.2.0 release.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
| 2020-11-28 | The Khartu-al (originally known as "Xi’an Scout") is the first Xi'an ship designed in the game. Its distinctive vertical flight mode has become a major design element as Xi'an culture has developed. The ship was first offered as part of the $23 million StarCitizen:stretch goal in 2013, which aimed to create both the "Xi’an Scout" and to expand the game’s focus to alien races.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
Credits & Design brief
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| Original Concept Artist | StarCitizen:Elijah McNeal (first round), StarCitizen:Eddie Del Rio (second round), StarCitizen:Gary Sanchez (third round)<ref name="wip-scout">David Ladyman,Template:Nbsp"Work in Progress: Xi'An Scout". Jump Point. Vol. 4 no. 2. pp.3–33.Template:NbspRetrieved 2023-06-15.<templatestyles src="Module:Cite/styles.css"/></ref> |
| Chief Visual Officer | StarCitizen:Chris Olivia<ref name="wip-scout"/> |
| Lead Vehicle Artist | StarCitizen:Chris Smith<ref name="wip-scout"/> |
| Art Director | StarCitizen:Mark Skelton, StarCitizen:Paul Jones<ref name="wip-scout"/> |
| Lead Writer | StarCitizen:Dave Haddock<ref name="wip-scout"/> |
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Design brief=
| Manufacturer | AopoA |
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| Max Crew | 1 (Pilot) |
| Role | Light Fighter |
| Cargo Cap. | None |
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Trivia
The name Kal'tuāl can be broken down into Kal'tuTemplate:SClang and Template:SClang.
References
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Template:SHORTDESC:Exported Xi'an military scout ship for Human civilian uses