Category: Ships

Carrack – Anvil Carrack Ship Information
The Anvil Carrack

The Carrack from Anvil Aerospace is the most coveted exploration ship in Star Citizen. This ship allows Star Citizens to live out their exploration fantasies to the fullest. The Carrack offers many desirable features as:

Hangar bay for snub

Rover and cargo hangar

Medbay (Respawn)

Cartography room

Drones & drone operator room

Three swappable modules
About The Carrack

Considered to be the best dedicated exploration vessel by many, the Carrack is perhaps the largest ship capable of being used by a solo player. The Carrack is listed as having an operational crew between 4 and 6 which means that it is ideally suited for small teams of players to explore the far reaches of the galaxy and perhaps beyond.

Designed to be a home away from home, the Carrack offers all the facilities required to operate a space exploration ship. Many players also prefer to use it as a solo base of operations as it offers a little bit of almost everything while still being able to land on planets.

The Anvil Carrack has a ground vehicle bay as well as a small hangar. The ship is ideally matched with the Pisces snub ship and URSA rover.

The Carrack was first introduced as a concept sale on 24th November 2014. It is one of the most iconic ships in Star Citizen and certainly was the most anticipated.

Carrack Minigame

The Carrack concept sale was released with a minigame – Into the Unknown: A Carrack & Her Crew. List of Star Citizen Minigames.

Anvil Carrack Quick Facts

Original Sale Date November 2014

Concept Sale Price $350

Max Crew 6

Length 126.5m

Role Exploration

Cargo Capacity 456 SCU

Official Page Anvil Carrack
Anvil Carrack Cargo Capacity

Ships with less dedicated cargo space than the Anvil Carrack:

Drake Cutlass Black 46 SCU

MISC Hull A 64 SCU

MISC Freelancer 66 SCU

Crusader Mercury Star Runner 96 SCU

MISC Freelancer MAX 122 SCU

Anvil Crucible 230 SCU

Crusader A2 Hercules 234 SCU

Crusader M2 Hercules 234 SCU

MISC Odyssey 252 SCU

MISC Hull B 384 SCU

Ships with more dedicated cargo space than the Anvil Carrack:

Drake Caterpillar 564 SCU

Crusader C2 Hercules 624 SCU

Banu Merchantman 2880 SCU

MISC Hull C 4806 SCU
Anvil Carrack Modules

The Carrack features 3 modules which can be swapped out. In the default Carrack they are cargo modules.

Anvil Carrack Size Comparison

Carrack Strategy

Solo Players

The Carrack is an attractive ship for solo players seeking the ultimate challenge in space exploration. While the ship is not meant to be played by solo players, many people consider this ship to be the largest “home away from home” that could be soloable for the most experienced of space captains.

The medbay can act as a respawn location and therefore as long as the player does not venture too far from the Carrack he/she should be able to spawn at the medbay upon death.

Solo Players with NPCs

Players will eventually be able to hire NPC crew and this makes the Carrack a bit more appealing. A capable captain could lead an NPC crew across the galaxy in search of discoveries and treasure.

Two Players

The Carrack is quite impractical for two players. While a solo player may be able to carefully enjoy his adventures, for two players the Carrack as an exploration ship will still feel too sparsely crewed.

Two Players with NPCs

The Carrack starts to really shine with more than a couple hands on deck. With two human players and some NPCs the Carrack makes for a spacious discovery ship.

Small Groups

Small groups of players (between 4 and 6 people) are probably the the ones that will benefit from crewing the Carrack the most.

Large Groups

For large groups of players the Carrack will seem to be a rather useless ship. While the ship can be somewhat seen as potentially being a carrier for a small ground force, the lack of significant defenses will mean a large escort would be needed for the Carrack to be supported during large ground assault operations. Large groups would be better suited to use other ships than the Carrack. The max crew really is about 6.

Safety

The Carrack’s primary safety feature is that it will be exploring in deep space, far from the reach of pirates or other potential troublemakers. This means the Carrack is mostly vulnerable when it is leaving from port or returning from an exploration voyage.

However, it is worth noting that the Carrack is a retired military vessel meaning that it will still be quite tough (Anvil tough!) so fleeing from disadvantageous combat situations should not prove too difficult.

Carrack Raiding

The Carrack is capable of dealing quite a bit of damage when fully manned, this means that it can be used as a raiding ship to attack small outposts or stations that are weakly defended. Players interested in raiding should also look at the Drake Corsair.

Carrack Antenna Array

The Carrack features an extendable array of antennas.

The function of the antennae is something that still needs to be developed.

Carrack Medbay

The Anvil Carrack features an extensive medical bay with decent capacity for its crew. This means that it can be also considered a medical ship. Again, the Carrack shines as one of the most versatile ships for its small crew and its large size.
Carrack Hangars

The Carrack features both a ground vehicle hangar as well as a ship hangar.

Ship Hangar

The Carrack’s ship hangar is purposely built to fit the Anvil Pisces C8 (or C8X variant). Other ships can also fit depending on their dimensions.

Ships that fit well in the Anvil Carrack hangar:

Anvil Pisces (C8 & C8X)

Kruger P-52 Merlin

Kruger P72- Archimedes

Origin 85X

Source for this fitting guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxCBAYML9fc

Carrack Vehicle Hangar

The Carrack has a vehicle hangar with a ramp accessible from the ground. Several vehicles can be stored in the vehicle bay of the Carrack but the Nova Tank is too tall to fit.
Carrack Versatility

The Carrack is an incredibly versatile ship. Capable of running cargo, attending to medical emergency calls as well as it’s intended role of discovery.

The ship features repair rooms, drones, deployable antennae arrays, vehicle and ship hangars and even a cartography room.

The ship is designed to be a home away from home, as a result it has all the capabilities for extended duration travel.

Carrack Questions & Answers

Is the Carrack really soloable?

Yes. The Carrack is soloable for extremely knowledgeable and skilled players who are capable of carrying out all the roles needed. For pilots who want to use it as a home away from home, the Carrack is as large as one can go without resorting to Origin ships.

Is the Carrack Worth The Price?

The Carrack is seen by many as the ultimate Star Citizen experience. It offers exploration as well as nearly a bit of everything else albeit for a price that has increased significantly since its announcement.

What does the Carrack Pledge come with?

The Carrack pledge comes with an Anvil Pisces and an URSA Rover.

Can the Carrack Vehicle Hangar Fit a Tumbril Nova Tank?

No. The Nova Tank is too tall for the Carrack’s vehicle hangar.

How does the Carrack compare with the Drake Corsair?

The Carrack differs from the Corsair in that it is much larger and dedicated for deep space exploration. The Corsair is more of a glass cannon better suited for skirmish and attacking ouposts and space stations. True explorers at heart should go for the Carrack while the corsair is smaller and less self-sustainable.
Carrack Images
Sources for this article

Carrack Concept Sale (November 2014)
The Carrack
Q & A Anvil Pisces (December 2019)
April 7, 2020
Anvil Pisces Ship Information – C8 & C8X Pisces
The Anvil Pisces

The Pisces is a very compact and small ship which is also the “snub” of the Anvil Carrack. There are two variants of this ship the C8 Pisces and the C8X Pisces. This ship offers a swappable interior loadout which results in a high amount of versatility.

Anvil Pisces C8X

Anvil Pisces C8 (Snub of the Carrack)

About The Pisces

This small and nimble ship makes for a very good away craft. Small enough to fit in almost all hangars and yet spacious enough to be able to carry a pilot, 2 passengers and cargo.

The two variants of this ship differ in that the C8 is designed to be the snub of the Carrack while the C8X has been enhanced to make it into a capable stand-alone vessel.

The C8 comes with the Carrack while the C8X is available to purchase also as a starter pack (pending availability).

Anvil Pisces C8X

The C8X Pisces is the Exploration variant of the C8 Pisces. The C8X has 4 weapon hardpoints while the C8 only has 2 weapon hardpoints.

Anvil Pisces C8X Quick Facts

Original Sale Date November 2019

Concept Sale Price $45

Max Crew 3

Length 12m

Role Exploration

Cargo Capacity 4 SCU

Official Page Anvil C8X Pisces

Anvil Pisces C8

The C8 Pisces is the standard version of the Anvil Pisces. It features 2 weapon hardpoints instead of the 4 weapon hardpoints of the C8X version.

Anvil Pisces C8 Quick Facts

Original Sale Date November 2019

Concept Sale Price N/A (Comes with the Carrack)

Max Crew 3

Length 12m

Role Exploration

Cargo Capacity 4 SCU

Official Page Anvil C8 Pisces
Anvil Pisces Cargo Capacity

Ships with less dedicated cargo space than the Anvil Pisces:

Origin 315P 2 SCU

Reliant SEN 2 SCU

Aurora MR 3 SCU

Ships with the same cargo space than the Anvil Pisces:

Mustang Alpha 4 SCU

Reliant Kore 4 SCU

Ships with more dedicated cargo space than the Anvil Pisces:

Aurora CL 6 SCU

Origin 135C 6 SCU

Avenger Titan 8 SCU
Pisces C8 & C8X Questions & Answers

These questions and answers are speculative and could vary from official sources. Always double check the information.

Is The Pisces A Good Starter Ship?

The Anvil Pisces makes for a great choice as a starter pack. While offering similar capabilities to the Aurora or Mustang it also offers seats for 2 additional crew. Its tiny silhouette also makes the ship very useful.

Does The Pisces Have Scanners?

The Anvil Pisces is capable of scanning using an upgradable radar and scanner. The standard radar and scanning suite, however, cannot scan for special types such as mining deposits. It is possible that in the future all scanners will be able to have some capability to detect various types of objects. This is to be determined.

Can The Pisces Scan For Mineable Rocks Or Other Deposits?

While the standard scanning and radar equipment will probably not be able to it should be possible to upgrade to other scanners that are suited for different scanning roles. Additionally, it is possible that all scanners could eventually be able to detect most things albeit at nearer distance.

Can The Pisces Equip A Jump Drive?

Yes. The Pisces is designed to explore before the Carrack and therefore can jump. The Pisces comes standard with only a quantum drive (like other small ships) and therefore will need to add the Jump Drive Module attachment.

Can The Pisces Be Refueled Form The Carrack?

Yes. The Carrack (and other ships with dedicated hangars) can refuel ships in the hangar from their own supplies.

Both Hydrogen and Quantum fuel can be refueled by the Pisces this way while in the Carrack hangar.

Does The Pisces Have A Life Support System Inside?

Yes.

Is The C8X Pisces Starter Pack Worth It?

The C8X Pisces starter pack is priced significantly higher than the Aurora MR or Mustang Alpha starter packs. However, the ship does offer decent specs as well as the option to seat two additional crew. Combined with the very compact size the C8X Pisces is a good starter ship option.

How Tough Is The Pisces?

The Pisces is designed to explore sometimes hostile areas and therefore is tough for its size. However, this doesn’t mean it can be considered a very tough ship.

Can the Anvil Pisces Float On Water?

It is not currently estimated that the Pisces will float due its construction.

Who Is The Pisces For?

The Pisces is for explorers who either need a snub / away craft for their larger exploration ship (such as a Carrack or 890 Jump). The Starter version of the Pisces, the C8X is also a capable ship in its own right, able to explore with a lot of agility due to it’s high speed and small size.
Sources

C8 Pisces
C8X Pisces
Q & A Anvil Pisces (2019)
December 9, 2019
Mantis – RSI Mantis Ship Information
The RSI Mantis

The Mantis by Roberts Space Industries is the first Quantum Enforcement ship. It was also released with Alpha 3.7 as flight ready with Quantum Enforcement and Interdiction playable.

Beautiful and highly specialized, the Mantis is a small ship capable of pulling ships out of quantum travel as well as keeping ships from quantum jumping. This ship is meant to be used alongside other ships.

RSI Mantis Video

RSI Mantis Quick Facts

Original Sale Date September 2019

Concept Sale Price $135 Warbond

Max Crew 1

Length 30m

Cargo 0

Role Quantum Enforcement

Official Page RSI Mantis
RSI Mantis Strategy

The Mantis is capable of “Quantum Enforcement” which means the ability to pull ships out of quantum travel as well as to prevent them from initiating a quantum jump.

Since the ship is extremely weak and poorly armed, it is likely that most quantum interdictions and snares will involve catching larger prey than the Mantis alone can deal with. This means that successful Mantis operators will need to be part of larger operations making the Mantis a single-role ship in terms of gameplay.

Quantum Enforcement

Interfering with other ship’s quantum travel is termed under Quantum Enforcement. The Mantis is capable of two types of quantum enforcement:

Quantum Snaring

Quantum Dampening

Quantum Snare

Pulling other ships out of Quantum travel involves the Mantis to be located within a travel path of another ship. Since planetary bodies in Star Citizen move, the best location for quantum snares will be between two planets and / or distant points of interest. Between moons and planets could also be a valid choice.

After a ship has been snared the heat signature from the Mantis will likely reveal it on the radar. Additionally, the Mantis will appear as an enemy to the snared ship. The target ship will be able to open retaliatory fire on the Mantis without infringing a crime.

Quantum Dampening

Preventing other ships from engaging Quantum Travel is called Quantum Dampening. This ability prevents all ships within range of the Mantis from engaging quantum travel.

Using the Quantum Enforcement device uses tremendous amounts of energy so the time frame that a ship can be jammed will be limited with the Mantis.

RSI Mantis General Strategy

The Mantis was sold to help bounty hunters capture targets by preventing them from jumping to quantum. Additionally, militia operations across the UEE will require ships with Quantum Enforcement abilities.

Since the Mantis is a small ship it is meant to work with groups of ships to work effectively. While it is possible for a smart Mantis player to snare a Hull A, for example, it would still be a challenge to pull enough energy to quantum dampen while also engaging in combat.

This ship is not recommended for solo players.
Mantis Questions & Answers

Is the Mantis the only ship capable of Quantum Enforcement

No. The Mantis is dedicated to Quantum Enforcement and is very efficient at it for its size. Other ships with special mounts could be able to equip Quantum Enforcement devices.

Will you get a criminal rating for interdicting other players and NPCs?

In a jurisdiction where it is not permitted the corresponding fines and criminal status will be issued.

What is the best chance of snaring other players?

Placing the Mantis near the source of the quantum jump between two frequently traveled destinations is the best option. It will be also possible to scan long range targets once long range scanning is in the game.

Does the disruption device work inside another ship?

No. Once the Mantis enters the another ship the device disables.

Does Quantum Interdiction Affect Friendly Ships or Ships in the same Party?

Quantum enforcement effects will affect all ships in the corresponding vicinity.

Sources

RSI Mantis Concept Sale

RSI Mantis Q & A (October 2019)

Star Citizen Live: Mantis and Quantum Enforcement (October 2019)
October 18, 2019
Corsair – Drake Interplanetary Corsair Information
The Drake Corsair

The Corsair by Drake Interplanetary is a raiding and exploration ship with a strong weapons loadout in the front for taking down bigger targets and looting them / raiding. Sold as an “exploration” vessel to compete with the RSI Constellation ships, the Corsair is an aggressive and asymmetric cannon boat that can fit a rover or / and some cargo.

About the Corsair

The Corsair can be thought of as a small version of the Carrack and a competitor to the RSI Constellation. The extended range makes the Corsair ideal for exploration raiding with enough Quantum Fuel to return and bring back goods without refueling.

Given the front facing cannon loadout and the ability to carry cargo this ship can prey on larger lightly-defended cargo ships (like the Hull C) or on space stations as per the concept sale picture.

This ship is a very good option for small crews of 3 or 4 players to play space pirates travelling the far reaches of the universe raiding other ships, stations and perhaps outposts and then returning home with the spoils. A true Corsair!

Drake Corsair Quick Facts

Original Sale Date March 2019

Concept Sale Price $195

Max Crew 4

Length 55m

Role Exploration (Raiding)

Cargo Capacity 72 SCU

Official Page Drake Corsair
Drake Corsair Cargo Capacity

Ships with less dedicated cargo space than the Drake Corsair:

RSI Apollo 28 SCU

Anvil Valkyrie 30 SCU

Origin 600i Explorer 40 SCU

Drake Cutlass Black 46 SCU

MISC Hull A 64 SCU

MISC Freelancer 66 SCU

Ships with more dedicated cargo space than the Drake Corsair:

Crusader Mercury Star Runner 96 SCU

MISC Freelancer MAX 122 SCU

Anvil Crucible 230 SCU

Crusader A2 Hercules 234 SCU

Crusader M2 Hercules 234 SCU

MISC Hull B 384 SCU

Anvil Carrack 456 SCU

Crusader C2 Hercules 624 SCU

Banu Merchantman 3584 SCU

MISC Hull C 4806 SCU
Drake Corsair Size Comparison

Drake Corsair Ship Layout

The concept art layout shows a rather well spaced compact ship. Each crew member potentially having small crew quarters.
Drake Corsair Images
Drake Corsair & Ship Naming

Owners of the Drake Corsair can uniquely name their ship. Players interested in knowing more about naming ships should read the official Ship Name Reservation FAQ.

Corsair Questions & Answers

Is the Corsair better than the Constellation?

The Corsair and the Constellation are very similar ships on paper. The Constellation is more robust and also features a snub ship (except for the Constellation Taurus variant). The Constellation has many missiles but less firepower and the Corsair has more turrets including a rear-facing turret.

The RSI Constellation currently has very limited living quarters in all variants except the Phoenix. This means that the Corsair is currently far better suited at extended duration travel. The Corsair is listed as having 2 quantum fuel tanks while the Constellation Andromeda only has one.

~~The Corsair offers weaker armor than the Constellation meaning it is more of a “glass cannon”.~~ The Corsair was released with Alpha 3.17.4 with size 3 shields and based on early combat experience it is quite tanky and not a glass cannon.

For players looking for a longer range dedicated explorer / raider and a small crew the Corsair is currently a better option than the Constellation series. For pure exploration the Constellation Aquila seems to have the advantage with more advanced and comprehensive scanning options.

Is the Corsair like a small Carrack?

The Corsair is a smaller and more affordable version of the Carrack. While the Carrack is a tough military long range explorer the Corsair offers some of the same gameplay but with a smaller and faster ship that will have less woes getting to a planet’s surface and back into deep space.

Can the Corsair fit a Tank?

The Ursa Rover (or similar sized) will be the largest vehicle that fits in the Corsair. The Corsair will not fit a tank.

Sources

Drake Corsair Concept Sale Page (2019)

Around the Verse – Lights, Flavours, Action (2019)

Reverse the Verse – Drake Corsair (2019)

Ship Name Reservation FAQ (2019)
April 28, 2019
Avenger – Aegis Avenger Ship Information
The Aegis Avenger

The Avenger series from Aegis Dynamics is a versatile small ship for militia, policing and bounty hunting operations. It is one of the earliest introduced ships in Star Citizen. Currently the Avenger is available in three variants:

Avenger Stalker – Combat variant for patrol and prison transport

Avenger Titan – Cargo capable variant

Avenger Titan Renegade

Avenger Warlock – EMP capable variant

Avenger Warlock Video
About The Avenger

Considered a better starter ship than the Aurora or Mustang, the Aegis Avenger is capable of combat and also offers some “modularity”.

The Avenger offers a decent weapons loadout as well as enough interior space to make it very versatile depending on the variant.

Originally introduced June 28th 2013. View the Introduction Here

Aegis Avenger Stalker

The Avenger Stalker was originally the base avenger model before the modules were announced. The Stalker is an entry level patrol or bounty hunting ship capable of combat and also comes equipped with prisoner cells at the expense of cargo.

Aegis Avenger Stalker Quick Facts

Original Sale Date June 2013

Concept Sale Price $60

Max Crew 1

Length 22.5m

Role Police / Bounty Hunting

Cargo Capacity 0 SCU

Official Page Aegis Avenger Stalker
Aegis Avenger Titan

The Avenger Titan makes for a nice starting ship upgrade from the Aurora MR or Mustang Alpha. This ship is small and maneuverable enough for combat while at the same time being able to carry some cargo.

Aegis Avenger Titan Quick Facts

Original Sale Date December 2015

Concept Sale Price $50

Max Crew 1

Length 22.5m

Role Light Freight

Cargo Capacity 8 SCU

Official Page Aegis Avenger Titan

Aegis Avenger Titan Cargo Capacity

Ships with less dedicated cargo space than the Aegis Avenger Titan:

Origin 100i 2 SCU

Origin 300i 2 SCU

Mustang Alpha 4 SCU

Reliant Kore 4 SCU

Aurora CL 6 SCU

Origin 135c 6 SCU

Ships with more dedicated cargo space than the Aegis Avenger Titan:

Drake Vulture 12 SCU

Aegis Vulcan 12 SCU

Drake Cutlass Red 16 SCU

Origin 600i Touring 16 SCU

Drake Cutlass Blue 25 SCU

RSI Apollo 28 SCU

Anvil Valkyrie 30 SCU

Origin 600i Explorer 40 SCU

Drake Cutlass Black 46 SCU

MISC Hull A 64 SCU

MISC Freelancer 66 SCU

Drake Corsair 72 SCU

Crusader Mercury Star Runner 96 SCU

MISC Freelancer MAX 122 SCU

Anvil Crucible 230 SCU

Crusader A2 Hercules 234 SCU

MISC HULL B 384 SCU

Anvil Carrack 456 SCU

Crusader M2 Hercules 468 SCU

Drake Caterpillar 564 SCU

Crusader C2 Hercules 624 SCU

Banu Merchantman 3584 SCU

MISC Hull C 4806 SCU
Aegis Avenger Titan Renegade

The Avenger Titan Renegade is a variant of the Avenger Titan with custom livery and more powerful weapons loadout.

Aegis Avenger Titan Renegade Quick Facts

Original Sale Date November 2016

Concept Sale Price $75

Max Crew 1

Length 22.5m

Role Light Freight

Cargo Capacity 8 SCU

Official Page Aegis Avenger Titan Renegade

Aegis Avenger Warlock

The Warlock is the EMP variant for disabling ships without destroying them.

Aegis Avenger Warlock Quick Facts

Original Sale Date December 2015

Concept Sale Price $85

Max Crew 1

Length 22.5m

Role Combat

Cargo Capacity 0 SCU

Official Page Aegis Avenger Warlock

Avenger Questions & Answers

Is the Avenger the best starter ship?

The Avenger Titan variant offers very similar capabilities as the Aurora MR or Mustang Alpha but features more cargo space as well as a walk-in cargo area. This makes the Avenger an extremely popular starting option as well as a small very versatile ship.

How versatile is the Avenger?

The Avenger variants are quite specialized in their roles and therefore each one is not particularly versatile. The Avenger Titan is a bit more of a jack of all trades ship but incapable of special equipment (like tractor beams). The Avenger therefore is not as much of a jack of all trades ships as the Cutlass Black.

What Vehicles Fit In The Avenger Titan?

The Avenger Titan fits small vehicles like the Greycat Buggy or the Drake Dragonfly.
Sources

Avenger Variants Q & A (2015)

Introducing the Avenger (2013)

Avenger Variants Announcement Sale (2015)

Avenger Titan Renegade Variant Announcement Sale (2016)
March 14, 2019
ARGO SRV – ARGO SRV Ship Information

ARGO SRV

The ARGO SRV is a single crew dedicated tug ship capable of moving containers and ships. The ARGO SRV features a roomy interior to transport stranded pilots comfortably.

Original Sale Date February 2019

Concept Sale Price $130 Warbond

Max Crew 1

Length 28.5m

Role Ship Recovery

Cargo Capacity 10 SCU

Official Page ARGO SRV

About the ARGO SRV

The ARGO SRV is a dedicated Tug ship designed to recover immobilized ships as well as some cargo or other items. The ship uses tractor beams to move ships and objects.

ARGO SRVs can team up to move heavier / larger loads.

What does SRV stand for?

SRV is an acronym for Standard Recovery Vehicle. The ARGO SRV is for recovering ships.

Who is the ARGO SRV Intended For?

The ARGO SRV is primarily for large organisations and players who want to dedicate themselves to the ship recovery profession. Ships can become stranded in space for a variety of reasons (probably engines were destroyed) and this profession is designed to recover ships whole rather than in pieces.

Is the ARGO SRV good at making money (UEC)?

The SRV is an industrial ship capable of moving ships and other objects around the Star Citizen Universe. While there will be missions created for ship recovery it will also be a decent ship at helping players bring their stranded ships home. Additionally, it is possible to find a wreck of a repairable ship and return it.

The utility of the ship seems very clear. How much the SRV can earn is another story. Compared to trading or mining, it seems rather limited to how much this ship is able to earn. The biggest payout seems like it would be to recover entire ships that have been abandoned and restoring them for sale or use. The lowest payout being towing of small ships like Auroras.

This ship doesn’t seem likely to be as profitable as the MISC Prospector.

Can the ARGO SRV tow cargo?

Yes the ARGO SRV is capable of moving and towing cargo. One of the key design goals for the ARGO SRV was to allow it to unload larger cargo ships like the HULL series.

Can the ARGO SRV jump while towing another ship?

The ARGO SRV can tow ships through quantum travel. For Jump Travel the current stance is for it not to be possible for the ARGO SRV to tow.

Can the ARGO SRV tow tanks?

Towing ground vehicles will work the same as towing ships.

Can the ARGO SRV steal other vehicles by towing?

For the ARGO SRV to tow a vehicle the vehicle will need to be incapacitated / have the shields down. Leaving your ship / vehicle unattended with the shields down in unmonitored space could result in theft of the vehicle by ARGO SRV or other ways.

Is the ARGO SRV overpriced?

The ARGO SRV is a specialized ship and given the single crew nature of it is likely OK priced. The ability to tow large objects offsets the potential low income role.

How big is the ARGO SRV?

Image credit: https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/arbvt9/star_citizen_scale_comparison_tugboat_edition/

Images

Sources

ARGO SRV Concept Sale (2019)
Star Citizen: Reverse the Verse LIVE – Argo SRV (2019)
Argo SRV Q & A (2019)

February 21, 2019
Arrow – Anvil Arrow Ship Information
Page Updated 10th December 2019

Anvil Arrow Light Fighter

The Arrow is a light fighter with a sleek design capable of excellent agility in and out of atmosphere.

Best suited for starting combat pilots this ship is maneuverable and features the toughness associated with Anvil Aerospace.

A powerful and nimble small fighter that was the most used ship between January and October 2019.

Original Sale Date November 2018 (Anniversary Sale)

Concept Sale Price $65 Warbond

Max Crew 1

Length 16m

Cargo 0 SCU

Role Light Fighter

Official Page Anvil Arrow

About The Arrow from Anvil Aerospace

Boasting an ultra-aerodynamic frame, slight, sexy profile, and the most advanced maneuvering thruster tech available, the Arrow is among the quickest and nimblest light fighters on the civilian market.

– From the Arrow Concept Sale Page

The Anvil Arrow was the second ship ever to be presented while also being released as Flight Ready after the Anvil Valkyrie Dropship. This single crew light fighter is a more aerodynamic competitor to the Aegis Gladius.

This light fighter features a very sexy design and was a favorite of many players during the 2948 Anniversary Sales where it was presented during a free fly event and in-game expo.

At only 12m wide, 16m long and 4m tall, this small light fighter is ideal for deployment from carriers or ships with hangar space. The wings fold allowing for an even smaller volume during storage and transportation.

With the Anvil Aerospace toughness and a solid weapons loadout this ship really looks to “punch above its class”. This is a short-range fighter best used from planetside bases or carriers.

Anvil Arrow Player Stats

RSI Released information about player stats from January to October 2019 and the Anvil Arrow took the top spot as the player used ship with most kills.
Who is the Arrow intended for?

The Arrow is suitable for a wide variety of players at different stages of the game. From starting combat pilots looking for an affordable ship to carrier based operations the Arrow provides several possibilities as a light fighter.

Due to its small size and foldable wings the Anvil Arrow should be deployable in high numbers from hangars. This ship is a small light fighter and it might be possible to outfit it with some stealth equipment also.

Veteran combat pilots could use large numbers of these small, nimble and fast fighters to “bewilder” other fighter operations.

Is the Arrow good at making money (UEC)?

For a light fighter it is expected that the Arrow should be quite capable at earning money from starting and low level combat missions. This ship will probably be quite affordable in game and present a good starting point for combat pilots in both atmosphere and in space.

Its small size means it should be also relatively cheap to transport in larger ships. However, its short range could be a negative factor for money making and will certainly limit the missions it can accept.

Is the Anvil Arrow a stealth ship?

No. The Arrow is not a stealth ship. However, due to the small size and the stealth mechanics planned in Star Citizen it is possible that the low signature combined with a “stealth” loadout could make the ship hard to detect. This means it can be considered stealthy even though it is not a specialized stealth ship.

How agile is the Arrow?

Extremely. It is labelled as one of the fastest and most agile in its class. Whether or not this is reflected in the current state of the game is another story. In any case, buying ships based on how they perform currently is always a bad idea as balance will and does happen continuously. This ship is intended to be more maneuverable than the Gladius. It is expected to be more agile than the Hawk but slightly slower.

Is the Arrow better than the Gladius?

No. It is a competitor of the Gladius. Better or worse will depend on the situation, pilots and ship loadouts.

Can the Arrow fit in the Carrack?

No. The Carrack’s hangar is specifically designed to fit the Pisces.* The Arrow has been stated to fit in the following ships:

Idris

Kraken

Bengal

Javelin

Endeavor Hangar

890 Jump

Polaris

*While the Arrow should not fit in the Carrack it is possible players will be able to fit it. This information is pending confirmation once the Carrack is flyable in 2020.

What component lines can the Arrow equip (Civilian, Industrial, Stealth, Performance and Military)?

The Arrow can use Military, Stealth and Civilian components and comes stock with Military components.

What is the range of the Arrow?

The arrow is a short range fighter mainly deployed from a carrier where it can refuel and restock. Do not expect to be freelancing all over a system or let alone travel between systems easily in this ship. This ship seems best suited for carrier deployment and single atmosphere missions on planets.

Can the Arrow really take out two Cutlass Blacks like the official trailer?

As a general rule you shouldn’t buy ships based on what you can see them do in the ship commercials. It is better to read about the ship and understand the intended role it plays in the Star Citizen ‘Verse.

It is worth noting that small fighters like the arrow are natural counters to medium combat ships like the Vanguard or Cutlass Black. Therefore, vs easy AI pilots or unskilled human pilots the Arrow can and does take out multiple ships such as two Cutlass Blacks and more.
The Arrow Starter Pack

The Arrow is available also as a Starter Pack for $90* (prices and taxes may vary based on location). Even though the Avenger pack is cheaper, the Arrow has been labeled as a Starter Pack. Aspiring combat pilots were left a bit short with the Mustang Alpha and Aurora MR and the Avenger Stalker package is more of a 2nd tier version of these two Starter Ships than a starter combat ship. Therefore the Anvil Arrow Starter Pack comes in as the place to start for combat pilots albeit at double the price.

While the Arrow Starter Pack comes with 6 month insurance it is worth noting the starting credits are just 1000 UEC. This isn’t much considering the equally priced Avenger Titan comes with 2000 UEC. Military Grade components are more expensive so players should keep this in mind. Players opting to start with the Arrow Starter Pack should be sure to use a Star Citizen referral code for the absolutely necessary extra 5000 UEC. Choosing a combat profession will be a tough start and starting with just 1000 UEC will make it all the more challenging.

Top Arrow – Anvil Arrow

The Anvil Arrow was an instant crowd favorite receiving a lot of good words on Reddit as well as inspiring this Top Arrow video.

This video was filmed entirely in the game during Alpha 3.3.6. Movie by Tazz 99 and the United Federation of Danes.

Top Gun – Star Citizen

Another stunning Top Gun recreation Star Citizen video!

This video was filmed entirely in the game during Alpha 3.3.6. Movie by The Few, Phantom0Killer and Moist_Noodle.

Anvil Arrow Pictures

Sources

Official Anvil Arrow page on RSI

Anvil Arrow Concept Sale Page

Anvil Arrow Official Q & A

Reddit Anvil Arrow praise

Playable Now – The Stats (2019)
December 3, 2018
What is the best ship in Star Citizen?
Best Ships in Star Citizen By Class 2025

Want to know what the best Star Citizen ships are? Star Citizen is a universe of a game – literally – as such, the intricacies of the different ships are very complex and most of the time there simply is not a best ship – certainly not a meta ship that beats every other ship in every category.

We have analyzed the ships that have come out for concept sale based on general categories that we have deemed to be linked to primary professions. Here are our winners and runners up for each category…

List of Best Ships By Category (click to go to section)

Best Snub Ships:

Snub Fighter

Snub Cargo

Snub Exploration

Snub Racing

Best Single Seater Ships:

Single Crew Starter

Single Crew Light Fighter

Single Crew Fighter

Single Crew Bomber

Single Crew Missile Boat

Single Crew Cargo Hauler

Single Crew Exploration

Single Crew Mining

Single Crew Refining

Single Crew Salvage

Single Crew Racing

Single Crew Touring

Single Crew Vehicle Transport

Single Crew Tug

Best Single Crew Ship – Winner

Best 2 Player Multi Crew Ships

2 Crew Starter

2 Crew Fighter

2 Crew Bomber

2 Crew Cargo Hauler

2 Crew Exploration

2 Crew Mining

2 Crew Touring

2 Crew Medical

Best 2 Crew Ship – Winner

Best Multi Crew Ships

Multi Crew Starter

Multi Crew Fighter

Multi Crew Bomber

Multi Crew Cargo Hauler

Multi Crew Mining

Multi Crew Exploration

Multi Crew Salvage

Multi Crew Repair

Multi Crew Touring

Multi Crew Support

Multi Crew Vehicle Transport

Multi Crew Dropship

Multi Crew Gunship

Best Capital Class Ships

Capital Class Multi Crew Combat

Capital Class Base Building

Capital Class Medical

Capital Class Exploration

Capital Class Transport

Best Money Making Ships Star Citizen Alpha

Starter Money Making

Combat Money Making

Medium Money Making Cargo

Big Money Making Ship

Most Popular Ships In Star Citizen Alpha

Most Flown Ships

Ships With Most Kills

Jumptown 2.0 Most Kills and Stats
Best Snub Ships in Star Citizen

Snub ships are small and cannot independently travel between systems.

Best Snub Fighter in Star Citizen

Winner: Kruger P-72 Archimedes

Runner up: Mirai Fury

Reason: While the Mirai Fury is smaller and has more firepower, the P-72 should win with maneuverability and toughness.

Best Snub Cargo Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Argo MPUV Tractor

Runner up: 135C

Reason: The MPUV Tractor variant features a cargo grid and two tractor beams. The Origin 135C is a very small ship, could be classed as a snub and can be used for bed login/out.

Best Snub Exploration Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Anvil C8R Pisces

Runner up: Origin 100i

Reason: The Pisces is a very capable snub* exploration ship which also includes a quantum drive (and can be fitted with a jump drive). The ability to be able to heal on your away trip and carry some things back make this an ideal exploration snub.

*While technically not a snub due to the quantum and jump drive, the Pisces is so small it is being listed under this category for this article due to landing pad size.

Best Snub Racing Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Kruger P72 Archimedes

Runner up: Kruger P52-Merlin

Reason: The P-72 Archimedes is currently labelled as having 2 TR3 engines with a mass of just 8,290 kg (18,276 lbs). This makes is currently listed as potentially the fastest snub.

Best Single Seater Starter Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Tie Mustang Alpha & Aurora MR

Runner up: Origin 100i

Reason: The Mustang Alpha is sleeker and faster and gives an additional $5 when you upgrade but the Aurora MR is a tough ship with better all-round capabilities and a fan favorite. Read our Aurora MR vs Mustang Alpha comparison.

The 100i is a new competitor to the starters and is an XXS ship capable of being spawned on outpost vehicle bays.

Best Single Seater Light Fighter Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Aegis Gladius

Runner up: Anvil Arrow

Reason: The Gladius is slightly more capable with slightly better armament and dual engines, however, the best of the two will be determined with the new flight model and this category will be updated. Read more about the newly released Anvil Arrow.

Best Single Seater Fighter Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: F8C Lightning

Runner up: F7A Mk II

Reason: F8C Lightning is an exclusive heavy fighter that had a strong debut.

Best Single Seater Bomber Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Aegis Eclipse

Runner up: A1 Spirit

Reason: The Eclipse is a powerful single seater dedicated bomber.

Best Single Seater Missile Boat in Star Citizen

Winner: Aegis Sabre Firebird

Runner up: Talon Shrike

Reason: The Aegis Sabre Firebird made a strong debut being able to simultaneously lock 6 size three missiles at once. The ship’s design, firepower and abilities make it the top missile boat in Star Citizen.

Best Single Seater Cargo Hauling Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: MISC Hull B

Runner up: Hull A

Reason: Reason: When it comes to shipping cargo around the verse the Hull series packs the best value albeit at the sacrifice of defense capability.

Best Single Crew Exploration Star Citizen Ship

Winner: Anvil Terrapin

Runner up: Origin 315p

Reason: Designed to be durable enough to penetrate enemy lines and with the scanners required to bring back essential military intel, the Anvil Terrapin is a single crew dedicated explorer.

Best Single Crew Mining Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Misc Prospector

Runner up: None

At the time of writing the Misc Prospector is the only mining single crew ship available. It might be possible to fit some mining equipment on some of the other ships but the exact specifications are unknown (in development).

Best Single Crew Salvage Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Drake Vulture

Runner up: None

At the time of writing the Drake Vulture is the only salvage single crew ship available.

Best Single Crew Refining Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: MISC Expanse

Runner up: None

At the time of writing the MISC Expanse is the only refining single crew ship available.

Best Single Crew Racing Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Origin M50

Reason: The M50 has consistently been the racing ship of choice in Arena Commander for several years.

Best Single Crew Vehicle Transport Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Nomad

Runner up: None

Reason: The Consolidated Outland Nomad is currently the best single crew vehicle carrier in the game.

Best Single Crew Touring Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Origin 300i

Runner up: Mustang Beta

Reason: The 300i is a small yet luxurious ship with some cargo room as well as a decent defensive package for it’s class. The Mustang Beta is designed to be a single-seater long distance explorer.

Best Single Crew Tug Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: ARGO SRV

Runner up: None

Reason: The ARGO SRV is currently the only Tug / Ship Recovery ship in star Citizen.

Best Single Crew Ship – Winner

Winner: Aegis Avenger Titan

Reason: The Avenger Titan is the cargo variant of the Avenger series and this makes it a quick, powerful and spacious jack-of-all-trades ship. Read more about the Avenger.

Best 2 Crew Starter Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Cutlass Black

Runner up: Freelancer Dur
Reason: Available at the time of writing, for 2 player crews, the game package options (that come with Star Citizen) are: MISC Reliant Kore, Drake Cutlass Black, Anvil Hornet F7C, MISC Freelancer and RSI Constellation Andromeda. Of these the best value 2 player crew ship would be the Cutlass Black due to its low operational costs and great flexibility. Read more in our Freelancer vs Cutlass article.

Best 2 Crew Fighter Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Scorpius

Runner up: Hurricane

Reason: The Scorpius offers devastating firepower and good maneuverability for a crew of 2.

Best 2 Crew Bombing Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: A1 Spirit

Runner up: Anvil Gladiator Bomber

Reason: The A1 Spirit can drop 10 bombs (5 at a time) even over a mountain and still hit the target.

Best 2 Crew Cargo Hauling Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: MISC Hull C

Runner up: MISC Freelancer MAX

Reason: The Hull C is a powerful cargo hauler albeit without much defense. The Freelancer max won’t haul as much cargo but you have a better chance of of survival should things get scary.

Best 2 Crew Exploration Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Anvil Terrapin

Runner up: Reliant SEN

Reason: The Terrapin is a tough explorer that goes deep into the universe, or enemy territory if you prefer.

Best 2 Crew Mining Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: None

There are currently no mining ships well suited for a crew of two.

Best 2 Crew Touring Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Reliant Kore

Runner up: Origin 85X

The Reliant Kore, while not a dedicated touring ship is currently the best 2 crew ship for touring. It has a beautiful cockpit view for both pilot and copilot and also features some cargo space. The Origin 85X is more luxurious and a true touring ship. However, the lack of cargo space relegates this ship to 2nd in this category. For small area reconnaissance the 85X is probably better.

Best 2 Crew Medical Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: RSI Apollo

Runner up: Cutlass Red

The RSI Apollo is a new addition to the medical profession and offers more medical facilities than the Cutlass Red. The Cutlass Red is more like an ambulance while the Apollo is a small medical clinic.

Best 2 Crew Ship In Star Citizen – Winner

Winner: Cutlass Black

The Cutlass Black is a tried and tested favorite for too many reasons to list here. Pirate or not it is hard to resist the Cutlass Black’s appeal as it is perhaps the most versatile ship that Star Citizen might offer.

Best Multi Crew Starter

Winner: Constellation Andromeda

Runner up: Freelancer

Reason: The constellation Andromeda can bring a decent sized crew almost anywhere in the verse and return home safely. A multirole ship that is incredibly versatile and has a decent cargo hold.

Best Multi Crew Combat Ship in Star Citizen

RSI Polaris

Reason: The RSI Polaris is a multi-crew experience that simulates a crewed spaceship experience of the future. Powerful guns, automated cannons, missiles and torpedoes allows the Polaris to destroy everything in its path.

Best Multi Crew Bombing Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Crusader A2 Hercules

Runner up: Aegis Retaliator Bomber

Reason: As of Alpha 3.15 the A2 Hercules introduces ground bombing. While the roles are now slightly different, the A2 can also carry vehicles.

Best Multi Crew Cargo Hauling Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Misc Hull E

Runner up: Banu Merchantman

Reason: For strictly cargo haulage the Misc Hull E (and D) carry the most but the Banu Merchantman is a sneaky trader that can double as a trading outpost.

Best Multi Crew Mining Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: RSI Orion

Runner up: ARGO Mole

Reason: The Orion is a giant mining platform of a ship. The ARGO Mole (introduced in 2019) is a 4 crew mining vessel.

Best Multi Crew Exploration Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Carrack

Runner up: MISC Odyssey

Reason: The Carrack is by design an impressive dedicated exploration ship that can hold its own while exploring hostile or dangerous space. The MISC Odyssey, while bigger and more multirole, is better suited at exploring relatively safe space.

Best Multi Crew Repair Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Anvil Crucible

Runner up: Aegis Vulcan

Reason: The Crucible is a large multi crew dedicated repair ship. The Aegis Vulcan is smaller yet more versatile and designed to introduce players to the repair, refuel and rearm profession.

Best Multi Crew Salvage Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Aegis Reclaimer

Runner up: None

Reason: The Reclaimer stands tall as a large massive salvage spaceship. The reclaimer can scrape, fracture, and disintegrate ships and turn them into sellable or craftable commodities.

Best Multi Crew Touring Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Origin 890 Jump

Runner up: Origin 600i

Reason: The 890 Jump represents the most exclusive and luxurious ship in the galaxy. Boasting an exotic range of defensive capabilities, a luxuriously stylish snub fighter (X85) and all the comforts of a luxury yacht this ship can be considered the superyacht of space.

Best Multi Crew Support Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Hercules Starlifter

Runner up: Liberator

Reason: The Starlifter variants offer a variety of large scale support operations.

Best Multi Crew Vehicle Transport Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Anvil Liberator

Runner up: Drake Ironclad Assault

Reason: Both these ships are somewhat similar with the Ironclad being able to offer more facilities while the Liberator seems to be able to carry more in terms of ships. This could easily be a tie.

Best Multi Crew Dropship in Star Citizen

Winner: Anvil Valkyrie

Runner up: Cutlass Steel

Reason: The Valkyrie seems more survivable and offers better crew accommodation.

Best Multi Crew Gunship in Star Citizen

Winner: RSI Polaris

Runner up: Constellation Andromeda

Reason: The Polaris is equipped with dual cannons that are sure to stop almost anything flyable as well as multiple turrets for medium and light targets.

Best Capital Class Ship in Star Citizen

Winner: Aegis Javelin – Class Destroyer

Runner up: Aegis Idris (P & M)

Reason: The Javelin is the largest and greatest ship that can be bought by players at this time. Also it is the most expensive digital ship ever sold.

Best Capital Class Base Builder

Winner: CNOU Pioneer

Runner up: None

Reason: The Consolidated Outland Pioneer is a dedicated outpost construction and transportation facility.

Best Capital Class Medical

Winner: MISC Endeavor

Runner up: None

Reason: The Endeavor Hope Class is a dedicated medical space hospital capable of providing the most advanced medical treatment.

Best Capital Class Exploration

Winner: MISC Endeavor

Runner up: None

Reason: The Endeavor is a highly versatile capital end-game ship and the exploration configuration with things like the Telescope and detaching exploration module make it a space exploration base of operations.

Best Capital Class Transport

Winner: Drake Kraken

Runner up: None

Reason: Want to transport a fleet across the galaxy? Look no further.

Best Starter Money Making Ship

Winner: Avenger Titan

Runner up: None

Reason: The Avenger Titan offers great versatility compared with other starting ship options. It can perform a wide range of missions in Alpha from combat to cargo. A reliable money maker for beginners.

Best Combat Money Making Ship

Winner: Vanguard Warden

Runner up: None

Reason: The Vanguard Warden is a powerful long distance combat ship with room for cargo mission boxes.

Best Medium Cargo Money Making Ship

Winner: Freelancer Max

Runner up: None

Reason: The Freelancer Max is a currently the medium ship that is capable of generating significant profits via hauling.

Big Money Making

Winner: Aegis Reclaimer

Runner up: None

Reason: With the introduction of Salvage and the working Reclaimer let the money roll!

Most Popular Ships In Star Citizen

What is the most popular ship in Star Citizen?

RSI has posted the most popular ships of 2023:
Jumptown Certified Ships Q3 2024

The following ships have been certified Jumptown 2.1 worthy for Q3 2024 Jumptown season:

Aegis Firebird

Anvil F7A Hornet Mk II

Anvil F8C Lightning

Crusader A2 Hercules

Aegis Hammerhead

Esperia Talon

Esperia Talon Shrike

Constellation Andromeda

Aegis Redeemer
Most Flown Ships in Star Citizen

Winner: RSI Aurora

Runner up: Drake Cutlass Black

Reason: According to the stats released from January to October of 2019 these are the most flown ships.

Ships With Most Kills

Winner: Anvil Arrow

Runner up: Drake Cutlass Black

Reason: According to the stats released by RSI these are the ships with the most kills.

Jumptown 2.0 Stats

Winner: Aegis Redeemer

Runner up: Aegis Gladius

Bonus Content

Best Ship In Star Citizen

Winner: Friendship

The best ship in Star Citizen is friendship. The ship of friends will not only greatly enhance your gaming experience but is a force-multiplier when competing against others. Friendship is the best ship in the game.
November 26, 2018
Valkyrie – Anvil Valkyrie Ship Information

Page Updated 29th June 2019 (Cargo)

The Anvil Valkyrie Dropship

The Valkyrie is a dropship gunship hybrid capable of delivering up to 20 troops and at least one vehicle to the action zone.

This aggressive ship has a max crew of 5 and was surprise-released in concept as flight ready for Alpha 3.3.

Original Sale Date October 2018 (Citizencon)

Concept Sale Price $330 Warbond

Max Crew 5

Length 38m

Cargo 30 SCU*

Role Military Dropship

Official Page Anvil Valkyrie

*The Valkyrie was originally confirmed as having no cargo in the official Valkyrie Q & A. However, a 13th June 2019 post on Spectrum confirms that the Valk will indeed have some secured cargo space (as well as unsecured).

About The Valkyrie from Anvil Aerospace

Seize fate and turn the tide of battle with the Valkyrie. Rugged, high-performance jump seats safely transport up to twenty personnel into and out of the fray; a vehicle bay and speed ramp efficiently launch ground-based transports or reconnaissance vehicles for unmatched support; four powerful VTOL thrusters capacitate surgically precise take-offs and landings; and a devastating array of weaponry blurs the line between dropship and gunship.

– From the Valkyrie Concept Sale Page

The Valkyrie is labelled as the most efficient in its class. From the Concept Sale Page: “Built with military, militia, and private defense contractors in mind, the Valkyrie is the most efficient and effective troop personnel transport in its class.”

The Valkyrie is classed as a “small” ship, meaning that the Aegis Redeemer could be the most efficient medium sized drop ship. The Valkyrie is small enough to fit inside some of the capital class ships with larger hangars.

Fun fact: The Valkyrie was the first ship released first time as Flight Ready. This makes it technically not a concept ship since most of its functionality was released at the same time as it was announced.

Who is the Valkyrie intended for?

Organizations and medium to large combat player fleets are most interested in the Valkyrie dropship. This ship is not recommended for solo players or small groups. Even though the ship has 5 beds the living quarters are extremely minimal and this ship should not be considered as a medium to long term base of operations.

The Valkyrie is efficiently suited to bringing troops and small vehicles to the hot zone. It can also provide limited air support for troops on the ground.

Is the Valkyrie good at making money (UEC)?

No. The Valkyrie is a military dropship for medium to large assaults. Unlike other military ships that can be used for bounty hunting or paid patrolling, the Valkyrie has a very specific role as a dropship and profits, if any, will be very indirect.

Missions could be available to drop off or pick up personnel, however, given the large scale of the Star Citizen universe it will be difficult for Valkyries to generate steady incomes, even if they are based near active combat zones.

Players might offer large rewards for safe extraction, however, the Valkyrie will still probably need to spend on a fighter escort further diluting any possible profits.

This ship seems mostly designed to serve in Squadron 42 and has been released early to Star Citizen due to its advanced development.

Summary: The Valkyrie, while fun to operate and essential for troop deployment, is not expected to earn a profit.

Can The Valkyrie Carry Cargo?

The ‘Valk’ is a dropship gunship. ~~It does not have dedicated cargo capacity~~. The Valkyrie will have limited cargo area as well as the ability (as in all ships) to loosely place cargo and other objects in unused space.

By using up the vehicle space the Valkyrie can secure up to 30 SCU of cargo as of Alpha 3.6.

Update: 14th June 2019. The Valk will be getting a cargo grid equal to the vehicle storage area as mentioned on this official Anvil Valkyrie Post on Spectrum dated 13th June 2019.

Should I Buy The Valkyrie Because It’s Such A Pretty Ship?

No. Even though the Valkyrie is a very good looking ship, it has a very focused role as a gunship dropship. It is not new player friendly and only has a use for specific military operations. Buying this ship for other purposes will cost even more money than using it for its intended role (which is also expected to lose players money).

Why Does The Valkyrie Not Make Money (UEC)?

The Valkyrie provides a tactical advantage when bringing troops to the battle. It will probably not make money even for missions designed for it – shuttling troops to the combat zone. Players at best will financially break even with this ship. However, usage of this ship is expected to be incredibly fun so it will still be very sought after.

Update June 2019: With the cargo capacity now at 30 SCU by sacrificing the vehicle transport capability, it makes the Valkyrie more versatile in scope and able to extract potentially more profits from missions.

Is The Valkyrie Overpriced?

Yes. However, given the ship’s size and scope it is expected to continue to stay overpriced and even become more overpriced with time. Don’t like the price? Don’t buy it! The Valkyrie is very good looking ship hence why many players made the mistake of purchasing it. Keep in mind many more ships will be released (hundreds) and the dropship category will probably have several competitors at this size including the more stealthy Esperia Prowler.

What Ships Does The Valkyrie Fit Inside?

The Valkyrie does not fit inside an Idris, Polaris nor Javelin! CIG has been very specific about their metrics and there are in game reasons (though not mentioned) why the Valkyrie cannot be carried by the (Big Guns Of the UEE). As with all things Star Citizen – details matter!

The Crew Quarters Can Be Easily Vented!

Players seeking to own a Valkyrie should know that the crew quarters are designed intentionally to be easily ventable. This is a ship mostly designed to be used in breathable atmosphere and should not be opened in space unless all crew is prepared. This is a design decision for potentially gameplay balance reasons.

Picture Gallery

Anvil Valkyrie Video – Black Valk Down

This superb machinima by ZDF is entirely filmed in Star Citizen Alpha 3.5

Sources

Official Valkyrie Page on RSI

Anvil Valkyrie Concept Sale Page

Valkyrie Official Q & A

Reddit Drama About No Cargo

Anvil Valkyrie Cargo Update (June 2019)

October 23, 2018

Original Sale Date	November 2014
Concept Sale Price	$350
Max Crew	6
Length	126.5m
Role	Exploration
Cargo Capacity	456 SCU
Official Page	Anvil Carrack

Original Sale Date	November 2019
Concept Sale Price	$45
Max Crew	3
Length	12m
Role	Exploration
Cargo Capacity	4 SCU
Official Page	Anvil C8X Pisces

Original Sale Date	November 2019
Concept Sale Price	N/A (Comes with the Carrack)
Max Crew	3
Length	12m
Role	Exploration
Cargo Capacity	4 SCU
Official Page	Anvil C8 Pisces

Original Sale Date	September 2019
Concept Sale Price	$135 Warbond
Max Crew	1
Length	30m
Cargo	0
Role	Quantum Enforcement
Official Page	RSI Mantis

Original Sale Date	March 2019
Concept Sale Price	$195
Max Crew	4
Length	55m
Role	Exploration (Raiding)
Cargo Capacity	72 SCU
Official Page	Drake Corsair

Original Sale Date	June 2013
Concept Sale Price	$60
Max Crew	1
Length	22.5m
Role	Police / Bounty Hunting
Cargo Capacity	0 SCU
Official Page	Aegis Avenger Stalker

Original Sale Date	December 2015
Concept Sale Price	$50
Max Crew	1
Length	22.5m
Role	Light Freight
Cargo Capacity	8 SCU
Official Page	Aegis Avenger Titan

Original Sale Date	November 2016
Concept Sale Price	$75
Max Crew	1
Length	22.5m
Role	Light Freight
Cargo Capacity	8 SCU
Official Page	Aegis Avenger Titan Renegade

Original Sale Date	December 2015
Concept Sale Price	$85
Max Crew	1
Length	22.5m
Role	Combat
Cargo Capacity	0 SCU
Official Page	Aegis Avenger Warlock

Original Sale Date	February 2019
Concept Sale Price	$130 Warbond
Max Crew	1
Length	28.5m
Role	Ship Recovery
Cargo Capacity	10 SCU
Official Page	ARGO SRV

Original Sale Date	November 2018 (Anniversary Sale)
Concept Sale Price	$65 Warbond
Max Crew	1
Length	16m
Cargo	0 SCU
Role	Light Fighter
Official Page	Anvil Arrow

Original Sale Date	October 2018 (Citizencon)
Concept Sale Price	$330 Warbond
Max Crew	5
Length	38m
Cargo	30 SCU*
Role	Military Dropship
Official Page	Anvil Valkyrie

Apollo – RSI Apollo Ship Information

Original Sale Date	July 2018
Concept Sale Price	$250
Max Crew	2
Length	43m
Role	Medical
Official Page	RSI Apollo Triage

Original Sale Date	July 2018
Concept Sale Price	$250
Max Crew	2
Length	43m
Role	Medical
Official Page	RSI Apollo Medivac

The Apollo is for mid-game medical profession gameplay. The Cutlass Red could be considered the Starting Profession ship for medical gameplay while the RSI Apollo could be more of a long-term career ship. The Apollo should be able to traverse the universe helping to keep people healthy… and playing.

It is expected that starting with such an expensive ship to earn money sounds rather unprofitable until the contracts, reputation and experience is acquired to possibly earn an income from this ship.

The Apollo can heal from 6 people in Tier-3 beds to 2 people in Tier-1 beds depending on what beds the player has in the med bays. If one was to outfit the Apollo with two Tier-1 beds it would be capable of acting as a respawn location for two players.

Players need to consider what types of beds they need for different mission roles and having two med bays allows some flexibility. However, a single Apollo cannot equip all bed types (Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3) at the same time.

Healing severe injuries could pay a lot more than healing many smaller injuries so players will want to balance their medical bed choices carefully.

The Apollo from concept shows a possible 2 med bays with up to three lowest tier beds each. Since the more advanced beds take up more space, the three Tier-3 beds can be swapped for two Tier-2 beds or one Tier-1 bed (the most advanced).

Medical Bed Sizes

Bed Type	Size	Rough Description
Tier 3	Small	Like an advanced ambulance bed
Tier 2	Medium	Advanced medical bed capable of advanced surgery
Tier 1	Large	Like the reconstruction chamber in 5th Element

September 14, 2018

Category: Ships

The Anvil Carrack

About The Carrack

Carrack Minigame

Anvil Carrack Quick Facts

Anvil Carrack Cargo Capacity

Anvil Carrack Modules

Anvil Carrack Size Comparison

Carrack Strategy

Solo Players

Solo Players with NPCs

Two Players

Two Players with NPCs

Small Groups

Large Groups

Safety

Carrack Raiding

Carrack Antenna Array

Carrack Medbay

Carrack Hangars

Ship Hangar

Carrack Vehicle Hangar

Carrack Versatility

Carrack Questions & Answers

Is the Carrack really soloable?

Is the Carrack Worth The Price?

What does the Carrack Pledge come with?

Can the Carrack Vehicle Hangar Fit a Tumbril Nova Tank?

How does the Carrack compare with the Drake Corsair?

Carrack Images

Sources for this article

The Anvil Pisces

About The Pisces

Anvil Pisces C8X

Anvil Pisces C8X Quick Facts

Anvil Pisces C8

Anvil Pisces C8 Quick Facts

Anvil Pisces Cargo Capacity

Pisces C8 & C8X Questions & Answers

Is The Pisces A Good Starter Ship?

Does The Pisces Have Scanners?

Can The Pisces Scan For Mineable Rocks Or Other Deposits?

Can The Pisces Equip A Jump Drive?

Can The Pisces Be Refueled Form The Carrack?

Does The Pisces Have A Life Support System Inside?

Is The C8X Pisces Starter Pack Worth It?

How Tough Is The Pisces?

Can the Anvil Pisces Float On Water?

Who Is The Pisces For?

Sources

The RSI Mantis

RSI Mantis Video

RSI Mantis Quick Facts

RSI Mantis Strategy

Quantum Enforcement

Quantum Snare

Quantum Dampening

RSI Mantis General Strategy

Mantis Questions & Answers

Is the Mantis the only ship capable of Quantum Enforcement

Will you get a criminal rating for interdicting other players and NPCs?

What is the best chance of snaring other players?

Does the disruption device work inside another ship?

Does Quantum Interdiction Affect Friendly Ships or Ships in the same Party?

Sources

The Drake Corsair

About the Corsair

Drake Corsair Quick Facts

Drake Corsair Cargo Capacity

Drake Corsair Size Comparison

Drake Corsair Ship Layout

Drake Corsair Images

Drake Corsair & Ship Naming

Corsair Questions & Answers

Is the Corsair better than the Constellation?

Is the Corsair like a small Carrack?

Can the Corsair fit a Tank?

Sources

The Aegis Avenger

Avenger Warlock Video