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The RAFT (Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport) is a medium cargo hauler developed by StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics. This compact vehicle is designed to transport six standardized 32 SCU [[StarCitizen::Category:Containers|cargo containers]], maximizing payload capacity and minimizing complications. Eliminate the hassle of hand-loading crates; the RAFT allows for efficient loading and unloading, preparing you for your next task. With reinforced shields, a robust weapons system, and a wide range of countermeasures, the RAFT ensures secure delivery of your cargo.<ref name="RAFTStore">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="RAFTLaunch">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="RAFTQ&A">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Features

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Specifications

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Paints

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"Alliance Aid Green"	"Anchor"	"ArcCorp"	"Crusader"	"Hazard"	"Hurston"	"Lovestruck"	"MicroTech"	"Polar"
File:RAFT Alliance Aid Green landed in hangar - cropped.png	File:RAFT Anchor in space - Isometric.jpg	File:RAFT ArcCorp flying by IO-North tower - cropped and adjusted.png	File:RAFT Crusader flying by Orison platform - cropped and adjusted.png	File:RAFT Hazard in space - Isometric.jpg	File:RAFT Hurston flying by Central Tower - cropped and adjusted.png	File:Raft Lovestruck landed in hangar.png	File:RAFT MicroTech flying by Logistics Depot - cropped and adjusted.png	File:RAFT Polar in space - Isometric.jpg

Acquisition

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Lore

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Development

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2021-11-24	RAFT was first demonstrated to various players on Day 4 of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2951.<ref>https://starcitizen.fandom.com/wiki/RAFT https://clips.twitch.tv/BrightSaltyToothVoteYea-KAvQ2SvPal81G6MS https://clips.twitch.tv/CleverOddChickenBudBlast-S_Gwb_cgId9CeYWj https://clips.twitch.tv/HedonisticTolerantPresidentHoneyBadger-nNfX4UNigy-qTBAF</ref>
2021-11-25	RAFT was officially revealed and implemented to the PU in Alpha 3.15.1<ref>https://starcitizen.fandom.com/wiki/RAFT</ref>.
2025-05	In Alpha 4.1.1, RAFT's 3 sets of cargo arms were removed, and had the 3x32scu of separated cargo grids replaced by a unified 6x32scu cargo grid, effectively doubling the ship's hauling capacity from 96scu to 192scu.
2026-01	RAFT's webstore price received an increase from $125 to $190, due to its change in hauling capability.

Trivia

RAFTRON: Defender of the Persistent Universe was a very short segment that was shown at the very end of a StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen episode. It featured a giant super robot or mecha formed by combining five RAFTs of different colors. It wields a giant red sword and has a proportionally-sized Pico-ball for a head.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref>https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQnLStExSSCjcnOu6XMZk0Fnov6_GXfZv Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey - RAFTRON Clip</ref>

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-The '''RAFT (Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport)''' is a medium cargo hauler developed by [[StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics]]. This compact vehicle is designed to transport six standardized 32 SCU [[StarCitizen::Category:Containers|cargo containers]], maximizing payload capacity and minimizing complications. Eliminate the hassle of hand-loading crates; the RAFT allows for efficient loading and unloading, preparing you for your next task. With reinforced shields, a robust weapons system, and a wide range of countermeasures, the RAFT ensures secure delivery of your cargo.<ref name="RAFTStore">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/raft/RAFT|text=RAFT Store}}</ref><ref name="RAFTLaunch">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18436-Introducing-The-Argo-RAFT|text=Introducing the Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref><ref name="RAFTQ&A">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18441-Q-A-ARGO-RAFT|text=Q&A Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref>
+The '''RAFT (Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport)''' is a medium cargo hauler developed by [[StarCitizen:Argo Astronautics]]. This compact vehicle is designed to transport six standardized 32 SCU [[StarCitizen::Category:Containers|cargo containers]], maximizing payload capacity and minimizing complications. Eliminate the hassle of hand-loading crates; the RAFT allows for efficient loading and unloading, preparing you for your next task. With reinforced shields, a robust weapons system, and a wide range of countermeasures, the RAFT ensures secure delivery of your cargo.<ref name="RAFTStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/raft/RAFT|text=RAFT Store}}</ref><ref name="RAFTLaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18436-Introducing-The-Argo-RAFT|text=Introducing the Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref><ref name="RAFTQ&A">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18441-Q-A-ARGO-RAFT|text=Q&A Argo RAFT|accessdate=2021-11-25}}</ref>
 ==Features==
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 ==Specifications==
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 ==Model==
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 ==Acquisition==
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+{{Vehicle availability}}
 ==Lore==
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 ==Development==
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 {| class="timeline"
+|2021-11-24
+|RAFT was first demonstrated to various players on Day 4 of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2951.<ref>https://starcitizen.fandom.com/wiki/RAFT
+https://clips.twitch.tv/BrightSaltyToothVoteYea-KAvQ2SvPal81G6MS
+https://clips.twitch.tv/CleverOddChickenBudBlast-S_Gwb_cgId9CeYWj
+https://clips.twitch.tv/HedonisticTolerantPresidentHoneyBadger-nNfX4UNigy-qTBAF</ref>
+|-
+|2021-11-25
+|RAFT was officially revealed and implemented to the PU in Alpha 3.15.1<ref>https://starcitizen.fandom.com/wiki/RAFT</ref>.
 |-
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+|2025-05
-|<!--INFO-->
+|In Alpha 4.1.1, RAFT's 3 sets of cargo arms were removed, and had the 3x32scu of separated cargo grids replaced by a unified 6x32scu cargo grid, effectively doubling the ship's hauling capacity from 96scu to 192scu.
 |-
+|2026-01
+|RAFT's webstore price received an increase from $125 to $190, due to its change in hauling capability.
 |}
 ==Trivia==
-*'''RAFTRON: Defender of the Persistent Universe''' was a very short segment that was shown at the very end of a ''[[StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen]]'' episode. It featured a giant super robot or mecha formed by combining five RAFTs of different colors. It wields a giant red sword and has a proportionally-sized [[StarCitizen:PicoBall|Pico-ball]] for a head.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18465-Inside-Star-Citizen|text=Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey|accessdate=2023-04-27}}</ref><ref>https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQnLStExSSCjcnOu6XMZk0Fnov6_GXfZv Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey - RAFTRON Clip</ref>
+*'''RAFTRON: Defender of the Persistent Universe''' was a very short segment that was shown at the very end of a ''[[StarCitizen:Inside Star Citizen]]'' episode. It featured a giant super robot or mecha formed by combining five RAFTs of different colors. It wields a giant red sword and has a proportionally-sized [[StarCitizen:PicoBall|Pico-ball]] for a head.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18465-Inside-Star-Citizen|text=Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey|accessdate=2023-04-27}}</ref><ref>https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxQnLStExSSCjcnOu6XMZk0Fnov6_GXfZv Inside Star Citizen: A Space Odyssey - RAFTRON Clip</ref>
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