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The '''P5G Gladius''' is a light fighter produced by [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]]. Its first design was introduced in 2579 as a replacement for the [[StarCitizen:Stiletto]] and has been updated over the years to keep up with modern technology.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0j46NP5eB3-p5-g-gladius|text=Galactapedia: P5G Gladius|accessdate=2022-09-05}}</ref> In military circles, the Gladius is beloved for its performance and its simplicity. A fast, light fighter with a laser-focus on dogfighting, the Gladius is an ideal interceptor or escort ship.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/gladius/Gladius|text=Gladius - Ship Page}}</ref> | The '''P5G Gladius''' is a light fighter produced by [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics|Aegis]]. Its first design was introduced in 2579 as a replacement for the [[StarCitizen:Stiletto]] and has been updated over the years to keep up with modern technology.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0j46NP5eB3-p5-g-gladius|text=Galactapedia: P5G Gladius|accessdate=2022-09-05}}</ref> In military circles, the Gladius is beloved for its performance and its simplicity. A fast, light fighter with a laser-focus on dogfighting, the Gladius is an ideal interceptor or escort ship.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/gladius/Gladius|text=Gladius - Ship Page}}</ref> | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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==Model== | ==Model== | ||
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==Acquisition== | ==Acquisition== | ||
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==Pledge price history== | ==Pledge price history== | ||
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|Invictus 2950 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/17595-Invictus-2950|text=Invictus 2950 Sale}}</ref> | |Invictus 2950 <ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/17595-Invictus-2950|text=Invictus 2950 Sale}}</ref> | ||
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The Gladius was developed in the 26th century by [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics]] to replace the [[StarCitizen:Stiletto|Stiletto interceptors]]. It was first deployed in the [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]].<ref>Jump Point September 2014</ref><ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0j46NP5eB3-p5-g-gladius|text=Galactapedia: P5G Gladius|accessdate=2022-09-05}}</ref> | The Gladius was developed in the 26th century by [[StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics]] to replace the [[StarCitizen:Stiletto|Stiletto interceptors]]. It was first deployed in the [[StarCitizen:First Tevarin War]].<ref>Jump Point September 2014</ref><ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0j46NP5eB3-p5-g-gladius|text=Galactapedia: P5G Gladius|accessdate=2022-09-05}}</ref> | ||
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Declassification= | Declassification= | ||
In [[StarCitizen:2944]], with some Gladius squadrons converting to the wider deployment of the [[StarCitizen:F7A Hornet]] and the introduction of the [[StarCitizen:F8 Lightning]] to elite units, the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy|Navy]] has begun to auction older Gladius to planetary governments and qualified mercenaries. The spacecraft available to civilians are retired military models, with the same specifications and upgrade potential. Classified weapons technologies have been removed from the spaceframes, but they can be outfitted with a variety of civilian-grade weapons. The decommissioning process has also made room for [[StarCitizen:civilian]] standard upgrades such as [[StarCitizen:Jump Drive|jump drives]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14008-Aegis-Gladius-Declassified|text=Aegis Gladius Declassified!}}</ref> | In [[StarCitizen:2944]], with some Gladius squadrons converting to the wider deployment of the [[StarCitizen:F7A Hornet]] and the introduction of the [[StarCitizen:F8 Lightning]] to elite units, the [[StarCitizen:UEE Navy|Navy]] has begun to auction older Gladius to planetary governments and qualified mercenaries. The spacecraft available to civilians are retired military models, with the same specifications and upgrade potential. Classified weapons technologies have been removed from the spaceframes, but they can be outfitted with a variety of civilian-grade weapons. The decommissioning process has also made room for [[StarCitizen:civilian]] standard upgrades such as [[StarCitizen:Jump Drive|jump drives]].<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/14008-Aegis-Gladius-Declassified|text=Aegis Gladius Declassified!}}</ref> | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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|2014-11-03 | |2014-11-03 | ||
|The Gladius was designed by [[StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist)<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref> and directed by [[StarCitizen:Paul Jones]]. Other contributors include [[StarCitizen:Foundry 42]]'s [[StarCitizen:Bjorn Seinstra]] (Lead Vehicle Artist), [[StarCitizen:Phill Meller]] (Lead Designer), [[StarCitizen:Neil McKnight]] (Senior 3D Artist), along with [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/14273-WIP-Gladius|text=Comm-Link - WIP: Gladius}}</ref> | |The Gladius was designed by [[StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery]] (Freelance Conceptist)<ref>[http://www.gavinrothery.com/820-park/ Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design]</ref> and directed by [[StarCitizen:Paul Jones]]. Other contributors include [[StarCitizen:Foundry 42]]'s [[StarCitizen:Bjorn Seinstra]] (Lead Vehicle Artist), [[StarCitizen:Phill Meller]] (Lead Designer), [[StarCitizen:Neil McKnight]] (Senior 3D Artist), along with [[StarCitizen:Chris Roberts]].<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/engineering/14273-WIP-Gladius|text=Comm-Link - WIP: Gladius}}</ref> | ||
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|2017-07-09 | |2017-07-09 | ||
|The Gladius received a cockpit rework to accompany the new [[StarCitizen:item 2.0]] system. The center monitor is removed to provide better visibility for the front turret. The side monitors are enlarged to show additional information. The cockpit reworked is deployed in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15955-Around-The-Verse|text=Around the Verse - Upgrading Ships to Item 2.0, Part 2|trx=around-the-verse-upgrading-ships-to-item-2-0-part-2}}</ref> | |The Gladius received a cockpit rework to accompany the new [[StarCitizen:item 2.0]] system. The center monitor is removed to provide better visibility for the front turret. The side monitors are enlarged to show additional information. The cockpit reworked is deployed in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0]].<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/15955-Around-The-Verse|text=Around the Verse - Upgrading Ships to Item 2.0, Part 2|trx=around-the-verse-upgrading-ships-to-item-2-0-part-2}}</ref> | ||
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|2021-04-01 | |2021-04-01 | ||
|The [[StarCitizen:Gold Standard|gold standard]] Gladius is released to the [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]. That includes many level of detail, decal, geometry, material, and paint changes inside the cockpit and on the exterior of the ship. Noticeably, the update implements the exterior access points to the physicalized components, as well as personal locker, fuel port access, and numerous maintenance panels.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/190048/thread/star-citizen-alpha-3-13-0-ptu-7240320-patch-notes|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0 PTU Patch Notes|accessdate=2021-04-06}}</ref><ref name="ingame3130">{{Cite game|build=[[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]|text=In-game survey}}</ref> | |The [[StarCitizen:Gold Standard|gold standard]] Gladius is released to the [[StarCitizen:Persistent Universe]] in [[StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]. That includes many level of detail, decal, geometry, material, and paint changes inside the cockpit and on the exterior of the ship. Noticeably, the update implements the exterior access points to the physicalized components, as well as personal locker, fuel port access, and numerous maintenance panels.<ref>{{SC/Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/spectrum/community/SC/forum/190048/thread/star-citizen-alpha-3-13-0-ptu-7240320-patch-notes|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0 PTU Patch Notes|accessdate=2021-04-06}}</ref><ref name="ingame3130">{{SC/Cite game|build=[[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.13.0|Alpha 3.13.0]]|text=In-game survey}}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Referral rewards]] | [[Category:Referral rewards]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:06, 9 April 2026
The P5G Gladius is a light fighter produced by Aegis. Its first design was introduced in 2579 as a replacement for the StarCitizen:Stiletto and has been updated over the years to keep up with modern technology.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> In military circles, the Gladius is beloved for its performance and its simplicity. A fast, light fighter with a laser-focus on dogfighting, the Gladius is an ideal interceptor or escort ship.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref>
Features
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Specifications
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Acquisition
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Pledge price history
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| 2020-05-26 | 90 | 120 months | Time-limited | Invictus 2950 <ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
Lore
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The Gladius was developed in the 26th century by StarCitizen:Aegis Dynamics to replace the Stiletto interceptors. It was first deployed in the StarCitizen:First Tevarin War.<ref>Jump Point September 2014</ref><ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |-|
Declassification=
In StarCitizen:2944, with some Gladius squadrons converting to the wider deployment of the StarCitizen:F7A Hornet and the introduction of the StarCitizen:F8 Lightning to elite units, the Navy has begun to auction older Gladius to planetary governments and qualified mercenaries. The spacecraft available to civilians are retired military models, with the same specifications and upgrade potential. Classified weapons technologies have been removed from the spaceframes, but they can be outfitted with a variety of civilian-grade weapons. The decommissioning process has also made room for StarCitizen:civilian standard upgrades such as jump drives.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> </tabber>
Gallery
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Development
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| 2014-11-03 | The Gladius was designed by StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist)<ref>Gavin Rothery: Star Citizen Hardware and Ship Design</ref> and directed by StarCitizen:Paul Jones. Other contributors include StarCitizen:Foundry 42's StarCitizen:Bjorn Seinstra (Lead Vehicle Artist), StarCitizen:Phill Meller (Lead Designer), StarCitizen:Neil McKnight (Senior 3D Artist), along with StarCitizen:Chris Roberts.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
| 2017-07-09 | The Gladius received a cockpit rework to accompany the new StarCitizen:item 2.0 system. The center monitor is removed to provide better visibility for the front turret. The side monitors are enlarged to show additional information. The cockpit reworked is deployed in StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref> |
| 2021-04-01 | The gold standard Gladius is released to the StarCitizen:Persistent Universe in Alpha 3.13.0. That includes many level of detail, decal, geometry, material, and paint changes inside the cockpit and on the exterior of the ship. Noticeably, the update implements the exterior access points to the physicalized components, as well as personal locker, fuel port access, and numerous maintenance panels.<ref>Script error: No such module "Cite RSI".</ref><ref name="ingame3130">In-game survey.Template:NbspAlpha 3.13.0 -Template:NbspStar Citizen<templatestyles src="Module:Cite/styles.css"/></ref> |
Trivia
- The ship is named after a Gladius which is a type of sword that was used by ancient Roman foot soldiers starting from the 3rd century BC and until the 3rd century AD.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladius</ref>
- A ship model of the Gladius is displayed at the CIG offices in Manchester.<ref>"And finally, the last of three models we made at Mangostone for our friends at Cloud Imperium Games was The Gladius. ", Laurens Nockels, Sci Fi/Fantasy Scratchbuild and kitbash modeler facebook group, Facebook, March 17, 2025</ref>
See also
References
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