StarCitizen:Corsair

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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">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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Paints

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"Best In Show 2953"	"Commando"	"Downburst"	"Dying Star"	"Eternity"	"Ghoulish Green"	"Hinterland"	"Skullcrusher"
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Acquisition

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Development

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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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