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The [[StarCitizen:Drake]] '''Corsair''' is a multi-crew [[StarCitizen::Category:Reconnaissance ships|explorer ship]] that gives up defenses for a focus on versatility and firepower. It has asymmetric convertible wings, and a large cargo hold. Up to four crew can be accommodated in the Corsair's functional quarters, and a full complement of scanning suites along with a pair of quantum fuel tanks provide the means and method of exploring distant, dangerous stars.<ref name="CorsairBrochure">{{ | The [[StarCitizen:Drake]] '''Corsair''' is a multi-crew [[StarCitizen::Category:Reconnaissance ships|explorer ship]] that gives up defenses for a focus on versatility and firepower. It has asymmetric convertible wings, and a large cargo hold. Up to four crew can be accommodated in the Corsair's functional quarters, and a full complement of scanning suites along with a pair of quantum fuel tanks provide the means and method of exploring distant, dangerous stars.<ref name="CorsairBrochure">{{Cite RSI|url=https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/o3427rihcafop/source.pdf|text=Corsair - Ship Brochure|accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
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|It boasts six fixed guns and three turrets along with four missile racks for an impressive array of firepower in an exploration vessel, enough to make even the hardiest pirate think twice.<ref>{{ | |It boasts six fixed guns and three turrets along with four missile racks for an impressive array of firepower in an exploration vessel, enough to make even the hardiest pirate think twice.<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=Drake Corsair - Sail the Stars Comm-Link|url=comm-link/transmission/16995-Drake-Corsair-Sail-The-Stars}}</ref> Furthermore, the dorsal and lateral turrets can fully point forward, adding to the already impressive frontal firepower of the ship. | ||
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|The Corsair was first introduced in the vote "YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship". It came last in the vote to be the next Drake ship by backers with 19% of 37696 voters.<ref>{{ | |The Corsair was first introduced in the vote "YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship". It came last in the vote to be the next Drake ship by backers with 19% of 37696 voters.<ref>{{Cite RSI|text=YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship|int=Comm-Link:YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/citizens/16303-YOU-Pick-The-Next-Drake-Ship}}</ref> | ||
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|It was revealed that the Corsair was in production and to be implemented in game with an allocated work schedule of 6 weeks.<ref name="RR2105">{{ | |It was revealed that the Corsair was in production and to be implemented in game with an allocated work schedule of 6 weeks.<ref name="RR2105">{{Cite RSI|text=Roadmap Roundup - May 5th, 2021|url=spectrum/community/SC/forum/3/thread/roadmap-roundup-may-5th-2021/262093}}</ref> | ||
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|2022-11-18 | |2022-11-18 | ||
|The Corsair became flight ready with the release of [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|Alpha 3.17.4]].<ref name="patch-3174">{{ | |The Corsair became flight ready with the release of [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|Alpha 3.17.4]].<ref name="patch-3174">{{Cite RSI|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4 patch notes|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//19017-Star-Citizen-Alpha-3174|accessdate=2022-11-19}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:21, 17 May 2026
The StarCitizen:Drake Corsair is a multi-crew [[StarCitizen::Category:Reconnaissance ships|explorer ship]] that gives up defenses for a focus on versatility and firepower. It has asymmetric convertible wings, and a large cargo hold. Up to four crew can be accommodated in the Corsair's functional quarters, and a full complement of scanning suites along with a pair of quantum fuel tanks provide the means and method of exploring distant, dangerous stars.<ref name="CorsairBrochure">Template:Cite RSI</ref>
Features
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- 4x Drawer Storage Units - Each with a storage capacity of 1500K uSCU
- 1x Gun Rack - Fits 6 regular guns and 6 small arms
- 2x Big Gun Racks - Fit 1 size 5 weapon each
- 8x Armor Lockers
Specifications
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Development
| 2017-12-01 | The Corsair was first introduced in the vote "YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship". It came last in the vote to be the next Drake ship by backers with 19% of 37696 voters.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref> |
| 2020-05-30 | During the 2950 StarCitizen:Drake Defensecon, the ship was on display at the StarCitizen:Riker Memorial Spaceport in StarCitizen:Area18. It was represented by a downscaled holographic display of the model.<ref>Alpha 3.9.1 in-game survey during StarCitizen:Drake Defensecon</ref> |
| 2021-05-05 | It was revealed that the Corsair was in production and to be implemented in game with an allocated work schedule of 6 weeks.<ref name="RR2105">Template:Cite RSI</ref> |
| 2022-11-18 | The Corsair became flight ready with the release of Alpha 3.17.4.<ref name="patch-3174">Template:Cite RSI</ref> |
Trivia
- The name is a reference to the Wing Commander Corsair as well as the WWII warplane.<ref>"I would’ve been thinking of pirate names. But I had the WC Corsair and the WW2 one in my mind too.", @loaf, Discord, 4/26/2025</ref> A Corsair is someone who is engaged in privateering or piracy, typically in the Mediterranean region.<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corsair</ref> One of the most infamous corsairs was Francis Drake.<ref>Francis Drake, Wikipedia</ref>
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