StarCitizen:F8C Lightning: Difference between revisions

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The StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace F8C Lightning is the civilian variant of the StarCitizen:F8A Lightning space superiority fighter that is used by the StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against StarCitizen:Vanduul invaders. It was made available in extremely limited numbers to the civilian market by Anvil to celebrate the debut of the F8A in the UEE Navy.<ref name="F8CStore">Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref><ref name="F8Galactapedia">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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Series variants

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Paints

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"Auspicious Red"	"Auspicious Red Rat"	"Best In Show 2954"	"Nightweaver"	"Shockwave"	"Stormfire"
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Acquisition

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As a reward for reaching the StarCitizen:Concierge level of Wing Commander.
Collecting a StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold) during the 2023 anniversary.*<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref>
Claiming one from an Executive Hangar in Pyro.
Completing the StarCitizen:Wikelo contracts StarCitizen:F8 War Mod or StarCitizen:Sneaky Stabber.

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Lore

During IAE 2950, StarCitizen:Jax McCleary talked about a military trainer variant with two seats in the cockpit.<ref name="iae2950">Star Citizen: IAE 2950 - Anvil Aerospace</ref>

Gallery

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Development

2016-12-09	The F8 Lightning was designed by StarCitizen:Chris Smith (Lead Vehicle Artist)<ref>Reverse the Verse 2.16(File:Relay icon.svg transcript)</ref> and StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist).<ref>Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design</ref>
2018-01	The F8C Lightning was available as the Wing Commander StarCitizen:concierge reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref>
2023-10-10	CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in Alpha 3.20.0b.<ref name="Hunt">Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> One was obtaining a gold license, looted from crates in the StarCitizen:PU. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the StarCitizen:Pledge Store.
2023-10-10	A special Platinum paint along with an F8C was on offer by obtaining a platinum license, which was only available by taking it from StarCitizen:CIG developers in-game. Once obtained, all other players across the server will be alerted to your location. If the player manages to bring it to a ship dealership, they could obtain permanent ownership of the F8C, with StarCitizen:LTI.
2025-11-13	CIG announced that pledging would no longer require a gold license starting from IAE 2955. It was made available for all players for pledge, but still kept the one-per-account limitation. To compensate previous owners who had redeemed a license or reached Wing Commander rank, a special "Nightweaver" livery was to be distributed on Anvil Day of the event. The special paint is not giftable and is limited to one-per-account.<ref name="iae2955">Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref>

Trivia

References

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-The [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace]] '''F8C Lightning''' is the civilian variant of the [[StarCitizen:F8A Lightning]] space superiority fighter that is used by the [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]]. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] invaders. It was made available in extremely limited numbers to the civilian market by Anvil to celebrate the debut of the F8A in the UEE Navy.<ref name="F8CStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/F8C-Lightning|text=Anvil F8C Store}}</ref><ref name="F8Galactapedia">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning|text=Galactapedia: F8C Lighting}}</ref>
+The [[StarCitizen:Anvil Aerospace]] '''F8C Lightning''' is the civilian variant of the [[StarCitizen:F8A Lightning]] space superiority fighter that is used by the [[StarCitizen:United Empire of Earth Navy]]. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against [[StarCitizen:Vanduul]] invaders. It was made available in extremely limited numbers to the civilian market by Anvil to celebrate the debut of the F8A in the UEE Navy.<ref name="F8CStore">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/lightning/F8C-Lightning|text=Anvil F8C Store}}</ref><ref name="F8Galactapedia">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5LW2ekd-f8c-lightning|text=Galactapedia: F8C Lighting}}</ref>
 ==Features==
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 ==Specifications==
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 ==Model==
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 ==Acquisition==
-{{Vehicle availability}}
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 The F8C Lightning can only be obtained by completing one of the following:
 * As a reward for reaching the [[StarCitizen:Concierge]] level of [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]].
-* Collecting a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)]] during the 2023 anniversary.*<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text=The Hunt Is On|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>
+* Collecting a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)]] during the 2023 anniversary.*<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text=The Hunt Is On|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>
 * Claiming one from an [[StarCitizen:Guide:Executive Hangars|Executive Hangar in Pyro]].
 * Completing the [[StarCitizen:Wikelo]] contracts [[StarCitizen:F8 War Mod]] or [[StarCitizen:Sneaky Stabber]].
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 |2018-01
-|The F8C Lightning was available as the [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] [[StarCitizen:concierge]] reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards|accessdate=2021-05-28}}</ref>
+|The F8C Lightning was available as the [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] [[StarCitizen:concierge]] reward which is introduced in January 2018.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://support.robertsspaceindustries.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002542733-Concierge-Levels-and-Rewards|text=Concierge Levels and Rewards|accessdate=2021-05-28}}</ref>
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 |2023-10-10
-|CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="Hunt">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text="The Hunt Is On"|accessdate=2024-01-20}}</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> One was obtaining a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)|gold license]], looted from crates in the [[StarCitizen:PU]]. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]].
+|CIG released the F8C Lightning from its pre-Squadron 42 "spoiler" lock to Concierge owners on 10 October 2023 in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.20.0b|Alpha 3.20.0b]].<ref name="Hunt">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/19208-The-Hunt-Is-On|text="The Hunt Is On"|accessdate=2024-01-20}}</ref> At the same time, a special event was held where players could obtain access to the F8C in several ways:<ref name="Hunt" /> One was obtaining a [[StarCitizen:CDF F8C Certification Pass (Gold)|gold license]], looted from crates in the [[StarCitizen:PU]]. When you turned this into a rental kiosk, the player would gain access to an F8C for 24 hours, and be able to purchase the ship on the [[StarCitizen:Pledge Store]].
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 |2025-11-13
-|CIG announced that pledging would no longer require a gold license starting from IAE 2955. It was made available for all players for pledge, but still kept the one-per-account limitation. To compensate previous owners who had redeemed a license or reached [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] rank, a special [[StarCitizen:F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Nightweaver"|"Nightweaver"]] livery was to be distributed on Anvil Day of the event. The special paint is not giftable and is limited to one-per-account.<ref name="iae2955">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/iae-2955-faq-orison-welcomes-you|text=IAE 2955 FAQ - Orison Welcomes You!|accessdate=2025-11-25}}</ref>
+|CIG announced that pledging would no longer require a gold license starting from IAE 2955. It was made available for all players for pledge, but still kept the one-per-account limitation. To compensate previous owners who had redeemed a license or reached [[StarCitizen:Wing Commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] rank, a special [[StarCitizen:F8 Lightning series/Paints#"Nightweaver"|"Nightweaver"]] livery was to be distributed on Anvil Day of the event. The special paint is not giftable and is limited to one-per-account.<ref name="iae2955">{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/1/thread/iae-2955-faq-orison-welcomes-you|text=IAE 2955 FAQ - Orison Welcomes You!|accessdate=2025-11-25}}</ref>
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 [[Category:Concierge items]]
-{{Short description|Single-seat heavy fighter manufactured by Anvil}}
+{{SC/Short description|Single-seat heavy fighter manufactured by Anvil}}
 [[Category:Fighters]]
 [[Category:Heavy fighters]]