Herald - Star Citizen Wiki

The Herald is a small data running ship developed by Drake Interplanetary. It is designed to be a compact, fortified vessel engineered to securely transport information from one location to another. It is equipped with a robust central engine that facilitates rapid transit and provides the necessary power for efficient data encryption and containment. Additionally, the ship boasts sophisticated encryption software and a reinforced computer core. What sets the Herald apart from other personal spacecraft is its design, which allows for straightforward 'cleaning' procedures in the event of a potential capture.^[1]^[2]

Features

*Computer Core

The armored computer core will operate on a dedicated server, accessible solely from the secure control terminal located within the ship, thereby mitigating the risk of remote hacking.^[2]

*Broadcast Array

The SATA-M6A1 high-power broadcast array is designed to facilitate long-distance data transmission for communication and emergency applications.^[2]

*Data Storage Pods

Data stored within the data storage pods will be subjected to a proprietary encryption algorithm. Additionally, equipped with rapid access ports, these pods can be detached from the ship for purposes of delivery or in case of an emergency.^[2]

*EMP Protection

The Herald will feature state-of-the-art EMP shielding and supplementary power systems designed to prevent complete power failure in the event of an electromagnetic pulse blast.^[2]

Speed

The vehicle is exceptionally fast and was engineered as a spacecraft that prioritizes its propulsion system over its structural design. Many have described the experience of operating a Herald at maximum velocity as akin to strapping yourself to a thruster.^[2]

Habitation

The vessel is equipped with a kitchenette, bed, and bathroom, making it suitable for extended journeys or periods of waiting.^[2]

Stowage

The Herald is equipped with an internal stowage capacity of up to 900K µSCU, along with specialized racks for guns and utilities.^[1]

Weapons

The vessel features a Size 3 gun hardpoint located beneath the cockpit, in addition to two hardpoints under the wings designed to support Size 2 guns. Furthermore, it is equipped with two racks, each capable of carrying nine Size 2 missiles.^[1]

Ports

S3VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount

S3Mantis GT-220 Gatling

2×S2VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount

S2CF-227 Badger Repeater

2×S5MSD-582 Missile Rack

9×S2Dominator II Missile

S1ARMR_DRAK_Herald

S1Explorer

S1Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher

S1Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher

S1hardpoint_paint

Other

2×S1Hardpoint_Body_Interior

S1hardpoint_avionics_motherboard_left

S1hardpoint_avionics_motherboard_right

S1hardpoint_gravity_generator

S1hardpoint_life_support

S1hardpoint_scanner

S1hardpoint_ping

S1hardpoint_transponder

S1hardpoint_cockpit_flair_hang

Doors & Hatches

Fuel

2×S1INTK_DRAK_Herald

2×S1Internal Tank

S1Internal Tank

Crew Stations

2×S1TRGT. STATUS

S1DRAK_Herald_SeatAccess_Support

S1DRAK_Herald_SeatAccess_Ship_Enter

S1DRAK_Herald_SCItem_Dashboard_Station

Thrusters

4×S1DRAK_Herald_Thruster_Mav_Fixed_Bottom

2×S1DRAK_Herald_Thruster_Retro

2×S1DRAK_Herald_Thruster_Mav_Fixed_Left

4×S1DRAK_Herald_Thruster_Mav_Fixed_Top

2×S1DRAK_Herald_Thruster_Mav_Fixed_Right

2×S4DRAK_Herald_Thruster_Main

2×S1DRAK_Herald_Thruster_Mav_Fixed

Systems

S1Self Destruct Unit

2×S1hardpoint_weapon_regen_pool

Landing Systems

S1Default_LandingSystem

Controllers

S1Controller_CapacitorAssignment

S1Controller_Fuel

S1hardpoint_air_traffic_controller

Docking

S1DockingTube_Fuel_Ports_DRAK_Herald

Relays

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Paints

"Ghoulish Green"	"Polar"	"Stormbringer"

Acquisition

Buy: Yes
Rent: Unknown
Pledge: Yes

System	Location	Buy	Updated	Version
Stanton	New Deal - Teasa Spaceport - Lorville	1,220,940	2026-06-13	4.8.2

Lore

Gallery

Development

2013-12-22	The Herald was the 35,000,000 Dollar Stretch Goal of Star Citizen's Crowdfunding campaign. The goal was reached on 2013-12-22.^[3]
2016-04-28	The Herald is designed by Josh Coons and was featured in "Ship Shape" of Around the Verse Episode 2.29 and Episode 3.7.^[4]^[5]
2017-03-31	The Herald creation was influenced by the Speeder from Privateer, as an unarmed racer going fast with a small cargo.^[6]
	CIG showed a blue and red colored variant of the ship in the Pre-Sale Livestream 2016. According to Jared Huckaby, these skins were only made for presentation.^{[citation needed]}

Trivia

The term "herald" designates an official present at tournaments, particularly those associated with knightly sports during the Middle Ages. The responsibilities of a herald encompassed making various announcements, which explains the term's application to both literal and metaphorical forms of communication.^[7]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Drake Herald Store. Pledge Store
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 Drake Herald Brochure
↑ Letter From The Chairman: 35 Million. Transmission - Comm-Link
↑ Around The Verse 2.29. Transmission - Comm-Link
↑ Around The Verse 3.7. Transmission - Comm-Link
↑ Happy Hour Museum: Wing Commander Privateer, Star Citizen, YouTube, 31 march 2017
↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herald

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