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The Aegis Eclipse is a mid-range StarCitizen:stealth bomber designed for tactical torpedo strikes on installations or large StarCitizen:ships. Concealed engines and internally-stored weapons allow the Eclipse to stealthily deliver its payload with a minimum of risk of counter-attack. After extensive service with the StarCitizen:UEE, this high-tech military equipment is making its debut on the civilian market for 2947.<ref name="ReferenceA">Template:Cite RSI</ref>
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Specifications
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Acquisition
Pledge price history
| Date | Pledge cost (USD) | Insurance | Availability | Sale |
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| 2020-05-26 | 300 | 120 months | Time-limited | Invictus 2950 <ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref> |
Tactics
The sole purpose of Eclipse is to be a mid-range stealth bomber, capable of sneaking behind enemy lines and delivering a high damage strike, but it should not stay in combat due to its defensive shortcomings. The ship is designed to approach a target silently, fire its payload, and leave. The Eclipse carries three size 9 torpedoes, and two size 2 ballistic gatling weapons. These larger torpedoes take a while to lock on to smaller ships, and combined with its relative lack of agility, that will mean the Eclipse is not recommended to be used in dogfighting.<ref name="ReferenceB">Template:Cite RSI</ref>
Lore
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Project Eclipse=The Eclipse was commissioned under the previous administration on the orders of StarCitizen:Imperator Coley. At the time, the administration felt that despite the efforts to mend ties with the StarCitizen:Xi'an, the species longer lives resulted in lingering hostilities towards the UEE under the StarCitizen:Messer reign. Imperator Coley requested bids for a classified stealth bomber to have as a cautionary defensive measure should another Cold War arise between the StarCitizen:Humans and Xi'an.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref> In StarCitizen:2930, the StarCitizen:UEE Navy was in need of a more advanced stealth bomber to use specifically in defensive operations against the StarCitizen:Vanduul. Military casualties were mounting in cases of direct combat with Vanduul capital ships. The Navy needed a ship that could strike quickly before the enemy detected their presence or soften up strategic targets in anticipation of a larger attack. Aegis Dynamics won that bid. The arrowing design, massive firepower, and cutting-edge clandestine technology of their design easily surpassed the competition. The Eclipse's advanced hull system is adaptable to environments thanks to multiple wing configurations that adjust to space or atmospheric flight.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
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Military Services=After 2 years of extensive field tests, the Aegis Eclipse went into service in StarCitizen:2932. Since its introduction, it has distinguished itself as the most advanced stealth bomber in the UEE arsenal, with over three dozen successful operations. Since its first flight in StarCitizen:Operation Lighthammer, the Eclipse has participated in numerous stealth and tactical bombing operations over the years, primarily for defensive measures performed by the UEE Navy.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
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Declassification=The Eclipse was declassified as a military-level asset in StarCitizen:2947 under StarCitizen:Historical Truth Act and the StarCitizen:Militia Mobilization Initiative and sold to UEE citizens with a good standing. The fund was used to continue funding Project Eclipse for the UEE Military.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref> Notwithstanding the declassification of Project Eclipse, the ship embodies proprietary technologies and intellectual property that remain under the ownership of Aegis Dynamics and/or the UEE.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
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Development
The Eclipse's concept is designed by StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery (Freelance Conceptist) in collaboration with StarCitizen:Paul Jones (Art Director) in StarCitizen:Foundry 42 UK.<ref name="jumppoint">StarCitizen:Gavin Rothery, StarCitizen:David Ladyman and StarCitizen:Ben Lesnick, Work in Progress: Eclipse, Jump Point, vol. 5, no. 5, pp. 3-40, 2017-05-19.</ref> The ship is brought into engine by StarCitizen:Joe Neville (Senior Vehicle Artist) in Foundry 42 UK with contributions from StarCitizen:Corentin Billemont (Systems Designer).<ref name="shipshape">Ship Shape: Aegis Eclipse</ref> The ship was first revealed in 2017-05-19 in the Template:Link RSI. In 2018-06-30, with the release of StarCitizen:Star Citizen Alpha 3.2.0, the ship became Flight Ready.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
Design brief
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| Aesthetic | The AEGIS bomber should combine elements of Aegis's rounded aesthetic, and the design elements of iconic stealth ships.
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| Length | ~22 meters | The ship has been discussed to be approximately the size of a StarCitizen:Gladiator. For maximum compatibility it should be able to fit inside an Idris, so should be 25m wide max. |
| Mass | 17,000 kg | Being an advanced stealth ship, the size and shape of the ship is kept to a smooth, minimalist nature, which will also help keep its weight down a little. |
| Crew | 1 | This is a single seater bomber. |
| Engine | 2 | Twin engines, as they would produce less heat together than one larger engine. A central torpedo bay also would restrict the ability for it to have one engine. |
| Thrusters | 8 x Joint Thrusters | 4 x top, 4 x bottom with two top and bottom on the front, and two top and bottom at the rear. |
| Power Plants | 1 x Small | The ship was suggested to run with small components, which should help to keep its signature down. |
| Weapon Hardpoints | 2 x Size 2 Weapons | Ballistic Gatling weapons to be used for short, brutal engagements. However, the Eclipse is not a dogfighter and isn't armed for protracted engagements. Weapons should fit inside the wings and have flaps open during flight/use. |
| Missile Hardpoints | 3 x Size 9 Torpedoes | Three size 9 torpedoes are stored inside the ship. A central hatch similar to the Retaliator's opens for them to be fired. |
| Shield | 2 x Small (front/back) | The ship is lightly armoured, relying on its stealth capabilities for quick, precise strikes |
| Armour | Small | As above. However, its armour should have enhanced scanning/detection reducing properties similar to the Hornet Ghost. |
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| A list of all components, templates and measurements that the concept artist needs to adhere to. | ||
| Animation Templates | Seat template | AEGIS Avenger-style dual flight stick setup |
| Enter/exit animation for the ship | Ladder (side cockpit), Same as the StarCitizen:Avenger Warlock | |
| Enter/exit animation for the seat + ship | Avenger Warlock entry/exit | |
| Ship Components | Components that need to be accessible behind walls or floor panels, or have the interior built around them: | |
| Power Plants | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.75m x 0.5m) | |
| Shield Generator | 2 Small (0.25m x 0.75m x 0.25m) | |
| Avionics | 1 Small (0.75m x 0.5m x 0.375m) | |
| Coolers | 2 Small (0.5m x 0.75m x 0.5m) | |
| Gravity Generator | None | |
| Jump Drive | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.75m x 0.5m) | |
| Life Support | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.5m x 0.5m) | |
| Radar | 1 Small (0.5m x 0.5m x 0.25m) | |
| Components that don't need to be accessed but are somewhere on/inside the ship: | ||
| Fuel Tanks | 1 Medium (1m x 2m x 1m) | |
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| Ballistic Weapons | S2 x 2 (3m x 0.625m x 0.625m) | |
| Torpedo Bay | S9 x 1 (10m x 4m x 2.5m)
Contains 3 torpedoes stored horizontally side-by-side Individual torpedo size 9m x 0.9m x 0.9m Same torpedo size as the Retaliator | |
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| Cockpit | Accessed via ladder on the nose of the ship like the Avenger Warlock. |
| Wing Weapon Mounts |
Weapons stored on interior of the wings; do not gimbal. Flaps on wings should open during flight so weapon can be fired. When closed they should blend in with the rest of the ship's wing profile. |
| Torpedo Bay | Internal torpedo bay with room to store three Retaliator-type torpedoes
Torpedo bay will be housed in the mid/rear of the ship, the underside will open, allowing them to be fired out. Torpedoes will be housed side by side, allowing the ship to maintain a fairly sleek profile. Bespoke mount for the hull of the Eclipse |
| Ship Size | Most Stealth ships are considerably wider than they are long. The Eclipse will be able to have a wingspan only slightly longer than its length if it is to fit inside an Idris. 22m x 25m leaves it as long as a Gladiator, and slightly wider. |
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Trivia
- In the initial tease, the Eclipse is covered in a grey tarp known as B419-AR Tactical Stealth Utility Tarp (TSUT.), which is a classified tarp produced by StarCitizen:Crusader Industries.<ref name="ReferenceB" />
- The Eclipse is an extremely specialized vessel, designed to excel at its intended task and role, so no other functionalities are currently planned other than its original role.<ref name="ReferenceB" />
- The Eclipse is heavily influenced by the real life bomber Template:WP.<ref>Template:Cite RSI</ref>
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