StarCitizen:Aurora Mk II

The Aurora Mk II is a small starter multi-role ship, manufactured by StarCitizen:Roberts Space Industries. The designers have reinterpreted the classic ship with a fresh perspective, completely redesigning the reliable [[StarCitizen::Category:Aurora Mk I series|Aurora]] from the ground up. This new version enhances performance, usability, and aesthetics for a new generation of pilots. It also features interchangeable modules, allowing for easy specialization without limiting career paths. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot looking for an upgrade, the Aurora Mk II is ready for you.<ref name="AuroraMk2Store">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="AuroraMk2Launch">Template:Cite RSI</ref><ref name="AuroraMk2Q&A">Template:Cite RSI</ref>

Model

Ship profile

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Modules

The Aurora Mk II is equipped with a modular section situated at the rear of the vessel, which allows the ships to adjust its functionality. Initially there are only two available, however more modules are planned for the future.<ref name="AuroraMk2Q&A"/>

Image	Name	Type	Description	Price ($)
File:Aurora Mk II DM module in hangar - cropped.png	DM	Combat	A reliable option for individuals venturing into more dangerous regions, the Mk II’s Combat Module equips it with extra racks that can hold eight Size 2 missiles and a third Size 1 shield generator, enabling courageous pilots to pursue their travels with enhanced safety.	10.00
File:Aurora Mk II TS module in hangar - cropped.png	TS	Cargo	A diligent approach to initiating your interplanetary ventures involves establishing a reputation and career within the cargo market. In conjunction with the Mk II’s 2 SCU, the Cargo Module’s supplementary 6 SCU of storage capacity enables you to achieve this objective.	10.00

Paints

"Caspian"	"Cloudbuster"	"Medallion"	"Obscurity"	"Shade"	"Shimmerscale"
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Gallery

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Development

2026-03-13	A sneak peek image of Aurora Mk II's pilot seat was teased in the Weekly Update newsletter with a tag line "A new beginning for what's yet to come".<ref>Weekly Update Newsletter: 2026-03-13</ref>
2026-03-19	A blurred flyby of Aurora Mk II was briefly revealed during an episode of Inside Star Citizen: Alpha 4.7 Patch Report.<ref>Inside Star Citizen: Alpha 4.7 Patch Report</ref>
2026-03-25	The RSI Aurora Mk II was released straight to flyable in Alpha 4.7.

Trivia

• An Aurora, commonly referred to as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis), represents a vibrant, dynamic, and frequently delicate visual phenomenon resulting from the complex interplay of particles and magnetic fields between the Sun and Earth, a process known as space weather. The colorful illumination occurs when high-energy particles from space interact with atmospheric atoms and molecules, leading to the captivating glow..<ref name="NASASciAuroras">NASA Science: Auroras</ref>
• Aurora is derived from the Latin term for "dawn" and also refers to the Roman goddess associated with the dawn.<ref name="NASASciAuroras"/>

References

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