Hull D

The Hull D is a capital sized variant of the Hull series of cargo ships, developed by Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern. It represents the upper segment of vessel sizes, featuring an extensive ship constructed around a robust framework. It is priced reasonably, making it accessible for mid-sized organizations and enterprises. Frequently, Hull D vessels serve as flagships for commercial activities; however, their substantial size necessitates the deployment of escort fighters when operating outside secure areas.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Features

Cargo

The Hull D boasts a large cargo capacity of 6,912 SCU, with the ability of transporting as many as 216 32-SCU containers. These containers represent the minimum equitable size for the Hull C, Hull D, and Hull E.^[1]^[4]

Tractor Beams

The vessel is equipped with multiple remotely operated tractor beams that facilitate the efficient transfer of the substantial cargo it is capable of transporting.^[3]

Living quarters

A living space that is minimalistic yet functional has been designed to accommodate a maximum of five crew members during extended missions. This living quarters comprises of beds, a bathroom, and a generously sized mess hall.^[1]

Defense

The Hull D is not entirely without defense, owing to its multiple remote gun and missile turrets, in addition to its substantial industrial shields.^[1]

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	C Radar	C (C)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	M Computer	M (M)	1 x 3

Systems2
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	TBD	C Power Plant	C (C)	1 x 1
Coolers	TBD	C Cooler	C (C)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	TBD	C Shield Generator	C (C)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	C Fuel Intake	C (C)	1 x 2
Fuel Tanks		C Fuel Tank	C (C)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives		C Quantum Drive	C (C)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	C Jump Module	C (C)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		C Quantum Fuel Tank	C (C)	1 x 1

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Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	}	x 8
Main Thrusters		Retro Thrusters	}	x 4
x
x
Maneuvering Thrusters		Fixed Maneuvering Thruster	}	{{{ManeuveringThruster1PerMount}}} x 12
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{{{ManeuveringThruster4PerMount}}} x {{{ManeuveringThruster4TotalMounts}}}

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	TBD	Weapon TBC		TBD ()	x 1
Turrets	TBD	Weapon TBC	Remote	TBD (4)	2 x 1
Turrets	TBD	Weapon TBC	Remote	TBD (3)	2 x 3
Missiles	TBD	TBD		TBD ()	x 1

Model

Ship profile

Port-side	Front	Rear

Series variants

Hull A

Hull A

Light Freight

Hull B

Hull B

Medium Freight

Hull C

Hull C

Heavy Freight

Hull D

Hull D

Heavy Freight

Hull E

Hull E

Heavy Freight

Lore

For most of the concern’s history, the majority of MISC’s business has come from the production output of its heavy industrial division. MISC-HI is chiefly responsible for the Hull series range of configurable bulk transport spacecraft that have become ubiquitous in UEE space. These sturdy, modular hulls are the basis for the majority of Human corporate shipping. Their unexpected popularity among the Xi'an has spawned an unlikely business relationship (and a string of imitators on the other side of the border).

When the line launched in 2802, four standard models ranged in size from the efficient Hull A to the gargantuan Hull D. The Hull series quickly revolutionized interstellar freight, leading to the standardization of dockyards and cargo processes around the UEE. This led to long-ranging knock-on effects, including over a dozen outside companies being founded or significantly shifting focus to support the Hull design, such as Argo Astronautics launching its MPUV line of short-range cargo ferries. In 2820, MISC developed a fifth ‘super-freighter’, the Hull E, which has since become the de facto interplanetary bulk goods transporter, with docks around the galaxy moving cargo containers back and forth from the huge ships around the clock^[5]

The UEE military employs modified versions of the Hull D within their logistics network, equipping and refueling troops stationed at the front lines. The UEE Military Starlift Command call-sign is for the Hull D is R4M Quasar.^[3]

“I started my career as hull gunner on an R4M Quasar [the military conversion of the MISC Hull D] and went on to command a lifter crew for nine years while supporting border actions and anti-piracy patrols. Got into more scrapes than I can count, shot up a dozen raiders and never lost a pallet. The fighter and bomber pilots I went to officer training with may get in the history books, but they wouldn’t be effective without the supply chain we provided. Not that there was a competition: I’ll tell you this, those boys on the front lines always make it easy… our fighter screen would raise hell to make sure the weekly mail drop came through.”

- Colonel Yurg Cathonshew, UEE Military Starlift Command

Model D of the MISC cargo Hull series is the powerhouse of freighter ingenuity. This fourth iteration features a wide range of cargo configurations, making it the ideal ship for hauling large cargo to your destination. With massive engines and hearty defences, the Hull D will get you to your delivery point on time and intact.

Gallery

Development

2015-04-25	The Hull-D was initially introduced as a conceptual ship alongside the Hull-A, Hull-B, and Hull-E.^[2]
2015-05-11	The Hull series of ships including the D variant was originally concepted by Jim Martin.^[6]
2025-11-27	During the episode of Star Citizen Live: Lots of Ship Talk, it was revealed that the cargo capacity of the larger hull series of ships has been re-evaluated to reflect a more realistic gameplay experience, as the initial figures suggested that loading and unloading these ships would be excessively time-consuming. Consequently, the capacity of the Hull-D was adjusted from 20,736 to a more manageable 6,912 SCU.^[7]

Trivia

Before the 2025 redesign, the Hull D had a nominal load of 648 32-SCU containers, which gave it a similar carrying capacity to modern Feeder cargo container ship. A 32-SCU containers is roughly equivalent to a 40-foot container (FEU)^[8] and Feeder container-ships carry between 500 and 1,400 FEU. Even with the downsizing, at 216 containers the Hull D still has the same capacity as a small feeder container ship.^[9]