{"data":{"id":16589,"title":"Q&A: Crusader Hercules","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/comm-link\/engineering\/16589-Q-A-Crusader-Hercules","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-links\/16589","api_public_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/comm-links\/16589","channel":"Engineering","category":"Development","series":"Concept Ship Q&A","images":[{"id":6982,"name":"CRUS_Starlifter_Promo_Basic-And-Military_Arrival_MO01-Squashed.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/media\/2mr0e5xt04t7lr\/source\/CRUS_Starlifter_Promo_Basic-And-Military_Arrival_MO01-Squashed.jpg","alt":"","size":1001710,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2018-05-01T20:48:53+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/6982","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/6982\/similar"},{"id":25004,"name":"source.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/media.robertsspaceindustries.com\/w0shv2sobeaiw\/source.jpg","alt":"","size":927693,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2019-05-09T20:01:24+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/25004","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/25004\/similar"},{"id":25281,"name":"Logo-Crusaders.png","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/media\/3ce5s5phvbm41r\/source\/Logo-Crusaders.png","alt":"","size":17406,"mime_type":"image\/png","last_modified":"2018-05-23T22:07:35+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/25281","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/25281\/similar"},{"id":26482,"name":"Shipdetail-Concept-Bg_bw.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/media\/c2ae7q1c7cg63r\/source\/Shipdetail-Concept-Bg_bw.jpg","alt":"","size":1111159,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2017-05-24T19:35:00+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/26482","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/26482\/similar"},{"id":38062,"name":"source.jpg","rsi_url":"https:\/\/media.robertsspaceindustries.com\/huwhfjtdvra4r\/source.jpg","alt":"","size":3377215,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","last_modified":"2025-03-21T15:18:25+00:00","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/38062","similar_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-link-images\/38062\/similar"}],"images_count":25,"translations":{"en_EN":"Q&A: Crusader Hercules Starlifter\n\nFollowing the launch of the Hercules from Crusader Industries, we took your community-voted questions to our designers to give you more information on the recently unveiled tactical starlifter.\n\nIf you haven\u2019t watched our recent Ship Shape on the Hercules, you can do so here. Then, on Reverse the Verse, Matt Sherman and Corentin Billemont answered questions about the Hercules live on Twitch.\n\nSpecial thanks to Corentin Billemont and Todd Papy for answering your top-voted questions.\n\n\nHow can an outpost defend itself against a bombing from a Hercules A2?\nPlayers can protect themselves from air attacks by setting up anti-air defenses. As far as destroying an outpost goes, that\u2019s something we\u2019re looking into, along with the ramifications it would have on the law system.\n\n\n\nWhat is Medium and Heavy Armor when talking about ships?\nLight, medium, and heavy indicate the general degree of additional protection the armor gives to the ship. Each armor type offers different resistances, but it also has an impact on the weight of the ship.\n\n\nDoes it have beds, a bathroom, and a kitchen?\nAll variants have three beds for the main crew, as well as a small kitchen area and a single toilet\/shower combo. The Hercules is not made for long comfortable journeys through space, so it doesn\u2019t need anything more luxurious.\n\n\nDoes the Hercules have entrances other than the large ramps, or will the cargo bay have to be decompressed every time you need to exit the ship?\nPlayers can get into the Hercules either using the ramps or via a small lift around the middle of the cargo bay. From there, you can either go to the ground level, the cargo bay, or the cockpit.\n\n\nCan we expect to see bomb racks and bays for other ships too (like the Retaliator), or are bombs limited to the A2 and other future ground assault ships and vehicles?\nAt the moment, only the Hercules A2 and future ground assault ships are planned to have bombs. However, we\u2019re looking at ways of allowing a few select ships we\u2019ve already announced or released (like the Retaliator) to transport and use bombs, although they might not be able to carry the impressive S10-sized bombs like the Hercules.\n\n\nFor cargo running, what advantage does the C2 Hercules have over the cheaper Starfarer that uses Cargo pods in place of Fuel pods?\nExternal cargo pods, as featured on the Starfarer, are more exposed and vulnerable than those on the Hercules. Plus, the Starfarer isn\u2019t made to transport vehicles, which is the main point of the Hercules.\n\n\nHow do S10 MOABs compare to S10 torpedoes?\nIn terms of size, the bombs are larger than the torpedoes. The bombs are also unguided, offer a wider damage radius, and higher damage. Like missiles and torpedoes, bombs might have different specs in the future for different damage types and situations.\n\n\nHow do the interior living quarters compare between the ships? Are the C-2\u2019s more liveable compared to the spartan cabins of the M2 & A2?\nIn terms of functionality, the interior living quarters are the same between all variants of the Hercules Starlifter that use the M2 as the base. However, like some other ships having military variants, it\u2019s possible that the materials might differ.\n\n\nCan you tell us more about the \u201cSix Hardpoints of Countermeasure\u201d of the Hercules?\nLike every other ship, the Starlifter has several countermeasure launchers at strategic placements around the body. Due to its size and shape, the Starlifter has six launchers installed, compared to the four of the Starfarer. There are two near the rear cargo bay, two next to the landing gear, and two on the rear wings.\n\n\nIf you drop a gravity assisted cluster bomb in space, can you create a minefield?\nIt depends on how we make the bomb detonation work. Currently, we\u2019re thinking that they will trigger on impact. However, we will look at proximity and time later on.\n\n\nWhat is the smallest size pad that the Hercules can land on, and will it fit onto the pads of the small\/medium rest stops and orbital stations that are coming into the game?\nThe Hercules Starlifter, like other ships of similar size, will only fit on large landing pads.\n\n\nHow does the C2 \u2018medium\u2019 armor compare to the Starfarer-Gemini \u2018upgraded\u2019 armor?\nThe Starfarer Gemini\u2019s upgraded armor is a heavy model, akin to the Starlifter M2. The Starlifter C2\u2019s medium armor is similar to the regular Starfarer\u2019s armor.\n\n\nHow can the C2 survive a defensive engagement with only 2xM coolers to cool 2xL shield generators when similar ships (Starfarer\/Gemini, Genesis, Caterpillar, Carrack) ALL have 2xL coolers to only cool 1xL shield generator?\nWhile it\u2019s better for anyone flying a C2 to have an escort nearby, this configuration should still last long enough to get away or call for help. The other ships mentioned all have to use their power in ways that the Starlifter doesn\u2019t, be it to run life support, computers, or other modules).\n\n\nWhat are the specific roles of the three crewmen on the M2?\nThe crew roles on the M2 are similar to other ships of the same configuration: one pilot, one co-pilot that has access to some of the remote turrets, and a dedicated gunner that has full control of the turrets.\n\n\nIs the cargo-space in the A2 usable for normal cargo if the bombs aren\u2019t equipped?\nThe A2 has half the cargo space of the M2. When bombs aren\u2019t equipped, the bomb ordnance system is still present, so it\u2019s impossible to store cargo in this area. However, you can still put 234 standard cargo units (SCU) in the front half of the ship (that\u2019s if you don\u2019t decide to put a Tumbril Nova tank there instead!).","de_DE":"F&A: Kreuzritter Herkules Sternenheber\n\nNach der Einf\u00fchrung des Hercules von Crusader Industries haben wir Ihre von der Community gestimmten Fragen an unsere Designer weitergeleitet, um Ihnen mehr Informationen \u00fcber den k\u00fcrzlich vorgestellten taktischen Sternheber zu geben.\n\nWenn Sie unsere aktuelle Schiffsform auf der Herkules nicht gesehen haben, k\u00f6nnen Sie dies hier tun. Dann, auf Reverse the Vers, beantworteten Matt Sherman und Corentin Billemont Fragen \u00fcber den Herkules live auf Twitch.\n\nBesonderen Dank an Corentin Billemont und Todd Papy f\u00fcr die Beantwortung Ihrer top gestimmten Fragen.\n\n\nWie kann sich ein Au\u00dfenposten gegen einen Bombenangriff von einem Herkules A2 verteidigen?\nSpieler k\u00f6nnen sich vor Luftangriffen sch\u00fctzen, indem sie eine Luftverteidigung einrichten. Was die Zerst\u00f6rung eines Au\u00dfenpostens angeht, so untersuchen wir das, zusammen mit den Auswirkungen auf das Rechtssystem.\n\n\nWas ist mittlere und schwere R\u00fcstung, wenn es um Schiffe geht?\nLeicht, mittel und schwer zeigen den allgemeinen Grad des zus\u00e4tzlichen Schutzes an, den die R\u00fcstung dem Schiff bietet. Jeder R\u00fcstungstyp bietet unterschiedliche Widerst\u00e4nde, hat aber auch Auswirkungen auf das Gewicht des Schiffes.\n\n\nHat es Betten, ein Badezimmer und eine K\u00fcche?\nAlle Varianten haben drei Betten f\u00fcr die Hauptmannschaft, sowie eine kleine K\u00fcchenzeile und eine einzelne Toiletten-\/Duschkombination. Der Herkules ist nicht f\u00fcr lange, komfortable Reisen durch den Weltraum gedacht, so dass er nichts Luxuri\u00f6seres braucht.\n\n\nHat der Herkules andere Eing\u00e4nge als die gro\u00dfen Rampen, oder muss der Frachtraum jedes Mal dekomprimiert werden, wenn Sie das Schiff verlassen m\u00fcssen?\nDie Spieler k\u00f6nnen in den Herkules entweder \u00fcber die Rampen oder \u00fcber einen kleinen Lift um die Mitte des Laderaums gelangen. Von dort aus k\u00f6nnen Sie entweder ins Erdgeschoss, in den Frachtraum oder ins Cockpit gelangen.\n\n\nK\u00f6nnen wir erwarten, dass Bombenregale und -sch\u00e4chte auch f\u00fcr andere Schiffe (wie den Vergelter) zu sehen sind, oder sind Bomben auf die A2 und andere zuk\u00fcnftige Bodenangriffsschiffe und -fahrzeuge beschr\u00e4nkt?\nIm Moment sind nur die Hercules A2 und zuk\u00fcnftige Bodenangriffsschiffe mit Bomben geplant. Wir pr\u00fcfen jedoch M\u00f6glichkeiten, einigen ausgew\u00e4hlten Schiffen, die wir bereits angek\u00fcndigt oder freigegeben haben (wie dem Vergelter), den Transport und die Verwendung von Bomben zu erm\u00f6glichen, obwohl sie m\u00f6glicherweise nicht in der Lage sind, die beeindruckenden S10-gro\u00dfen Bomben wie die Hercules zu tragen.\n\n\nWelchen Vorteil hat der C2 Herkules gegen\u00fcber dem billigeren Starfarer, der Cargo-Pods anstelle von Fuel-Pods verwendet?\nExterne Frachtkapseln, wie sie auf dem Starfarer zu sehen sind, sind st\u00e4rker exponiert und anf\u00e4llig als die auf dem Herkules. Au\u00dferdem ist der Starfarer nicht f\u00fcr den Transport von Fahrzeugen bestimmt, was der Hauptzweck des Herkules ist.\n\n\nWas ist der Unterschied zwischen S10 MOABs und S10 Torpedos?\nWas die Gr\u00f6\u00dfe betrifft, sind die Bomben gr\u00f6\u00dfer als die Torpedos. Die Bomben sind auch ungef\u00fchrt, bieten einen gr\u00f6\u00dferen Schadensradius und h\u00f6heren Schaden. Wie Raketen und Torpedos k\u00f6nnen Bomben in Zukunft unterschiedliche Spezifikationen f\u00fcr verschiedene Schadensarten und -situationen haben.\n\n\nWie sieht der Vergleich der Innenwohnungen zwischen den Schiffen aus? Sind die C-2's lebenswerter als die spartanischen Kabinen der M2 & A2?\nHinsichtlich der Funktionalit\u00e4t sind die Innenr\u00e4ume zwischen allen Varianten des Hercules Starlifter, die den M2 als Basis verwenden, gleich. Wie bei einigen anderen Schiffen mit milit\u00e4rischen Varianten ist es jedoch m\u00f6glich, dass sich die Materialien unterscheiden k\u00f6nnen.\n\n\nK\u00f6nnen Sie uns mehr \u00fcber die \"Sechs Fixpunkte der Gegenma\u00dfnahme\" des Herkules erz\u00e4hlen?\nWie jedes andere Schiff verf\u00fcgt auch der Starlifter \u00fcber mehrere Werfer f\u00fcr Gegenma\u00dfnahmen an strategischen Stellen rund um den K\u00f6rper. Aufgrund seiner Gr\u00f6\u00dfe und Form ist der Starlifter mit sechs Startern ausgestattet, im Vergleich zu den vier Starfarern. Es gibt zwei in der N\u00e4he des hinteren Laderaums, zwei neben dem Fahrwerk und zwei auf den hinteren Fl\u00fcgeln.\n\n\nWenn du eine schwerkraftunterst\u00fctzte Streubombe im Weltraum fallen l\u00e4sst, kannst du dann ein Minenfeld schaffen?\nEs h\u00e4ngt davon ab, wie wir die Bombenexplosion zum Laufen bringen. Derzeit gehen wir davon aus, dass sie den Aufprall ausl\u00f6sen werden. Wir werden uns jedoch sp\u00e4ter mit der N\u00e4he und der Zeit befassen.\n\n\nWelches ist das kleinste Pad, auf dem der Herkules landen kann, und wird es auf die Pads der kleinen\/mittleren Rastst\u00e4tten und Orbitalstationen passen, die ins Spiel kommen?\nDer Hercules Starlifter passt, wie andere Schiffe \u00e4hnlicher Gr\u00f6\u00dfe, nur auf gro\u00dfe Landepl\u00e4tze.\n\n\nWie verh\u00e4lt sich die C2 'mittlere' R\u00fcstung im Vergleich zur Starfarer-Gemini 'aufger\u00fcsteten' R\u00fcstung?\nDie verbesserte R\u00fcstung des Starfarer Gemini ist ein schweres Modell, \u00e4hnlich dem Starlifter M2. Die mittlere R\u00fcstung des Starlifter C2 ist \u00e4hnlich wie die der regul\u00e4ren Starfarer-R\u00fcstung.\n\n\nWie kann der C2 ein defensives Engagement mit nur 2xM K\u00fchlern \u00fcberleben, um 2xL Schildgeneratoren zu k\u00fchlen, wenn \u00e4hnliche Schiffe (Starfarer\/Gemini, Genesis, Caterpillar, Carrack) alle 2xL K\u00fchler haben, um nur 1xL Schildgeneratoren zu k\u00fchlen?\nObwohl es f\u00fcr jeden, der einen C2 fliegt, besser ist, eine Eskorte in der N\u00e4he zu haben, sollte diese Konfiguration dennoch lange genug dauern, um zu entkommen oder Hilfe zu rufen. Die anderen genannten Schiffe m\u00fcssen ihre Energie auf eine Art und Weise einsetzen, die der Starlifter nicht nutzt, sei es, um Lebenserhaltung, Computer oder andere Module zu betreiben).\n\n\nWelche spezifischen Rollen spielen die drei Besatzungsmitglieder auf der M2?\nDie Besatzungsrollen auf der M2 \u00e4hneln denen anderer Schiffe der gleichen Konfiguration: ein Lotse, ein Co-Pilot, der Zugang zu einigen der entfernten T\u00fcrme hat, und ein engagierter Sch\u00fctze, der die volle Kontrolle \u00fcber die T\u00fcrme hat.\n\n\nIst der Laderaum in der A2 f\u00fcr normale Ladung nutzbar, wenn die Bomben nicht ausger\u00fcstet sind?\nDer A2 hat die H\u00e4lfte des Laderaums des M2. Wenn die Bomben nicht ausger\u00fcstet sind, ist das Bombenabwehrsystem immer noch vorhanden, so dass es unm\u00f6glich ist, Fracht in diesem Bereich zu lagern. Sie k\u00f6nnen jedoch immer noch 234 Standard-Ladeeinheiten (SCU) in die vordere H\u00e4lfte des Schiffes stellen (wenn Sie sich nicht entscheiden, stattdessen einen Tumbril Nova-Tank dort unterzubringen!).","zh_CN":"Q&A: Crusader Hercules Starlifter\n\nFollowing the launch of the Hercules from Crusader Industries, we took your community-voted questions to our designers to give you more information on the recently unveiled tactical starlifter.\n\nIf you haven\u2019t watched our recent Ship Shape on the Hercules, you can do so here. Then, on Reverse the Verse, Matt Sherman and Corentin Billemont answered questions about the Hercules live on Twitch.\n\nSpecial thanks to Corentin Billemont and Todd Papy for answering your top-voted questions.\n\n\nHow can an outpost defend itself against a bombing from a Hercules A2?\nPlayers can protect themselves from air attacks by setting up anti-air defenses. As far as destroying an outpost goes, that\u2019s something we\u2019re looking into, along with the ramifications it would have on the law system.\n\n\n\nWhat is Medium and Heavy Armor when talking about ships?\nLight, medium, and heavy indicate the general degree of additional protection the armor gives to the ship. Each armor type offers different resistances, but it also has an impact on the weight of the ship.\n\n\nDoes it have beds, a bathroom, and a kitchen?\nAll variants have three beds for the main crew, as well as a small kitchen area and a single toilet\/shower combo. The Hercules is not made for long comfortable journeys through space, so it doesn\u2019t need anything more luxurious.\n\n\nDoes the Hercules have entrances other than the large ramps, or will the cargo bay have to be decompressed every time you need to exit the ship?\nPlayers can get into the Hercules either using the ramps or via a small lift around the middle of the cargo bay. From there, you can either go to the ground level, the cargo bay, or the cockpit.\n\n\nCan we expect to see bomb racks and bays for other ships too (like the Retaliator), or are bombs limited to the A2 and other future ground assault ships and vehicles?\nAt the moment, only the Hercules A2 and future ground assault ships are planned to have bombs. However, we\u2019re looking at ways of allowing a few select ships we\u2019ve already announced or released (like the Retaliator) to transport and use bombs, although they might not be able to carry the impressive S10-sized bombs like the Hercules.\n\n\nFor cargo running, what advantage does the C2 Hercules have over the cheaper Starfarer that uses Cargo pods in place of Fuel pods?\nExternal cargo pods, as featured on the Starfarer, are more exposed and vulnerable than those on the Hercules. Plus, the Starfarer isn\u2019t made to transport vehicles, which is the main point of the Hercules.\n\n\nHow do S10 MOABs compare to S10 torpedoes?\nIn terms of size, the bombs are larger than the torpedoes. The bombs are also unguided, offer a wider damage radius, and higher damage. Like missiles and torpedoes, bombs might have different specs in the future for different damage types and situations.\n\n\nHow do the interior living quarters compare between the ships? Are the C-2\u2019s more liveable compared to the spartan cabins of the M2 & A2?\nIn terms of functionality, the interior living quarters are the same between all variants of the Hercules Starlifter that use the M2 as the base. However, like some other ships having military variants, it\u2019s possible that the materials might differ.\n\n\nCan you tell us more about the \u201cSix Hardpoints of Countermeasure\u201d of the Hercules?\nLike every other ship, the Starlifter has several countermeasure launchers at strategic placements around the body. Due to its size and shape, the Starlifter has six launchers installed, compared to the four of the Starfarer. There are two near the rear cargo bay, two next to the landing gear, and two on the rear wings.\n\n\nIf you drop a gravity assisted cluster bomb in space, can you create a minefield?\nIt depends on how we make the bomb detonation work. Currently, we\u2019re thinking that they will trigger on impact. However, we will look at proximity and time later on.\n\n\nWhat is the smallest size pad that the Hercules can land on, and will it fit onto the pads of the small\/medium rest stops and orbital stations that are coming into the game?\nThe Hercules Starlifter, like other ships of similar size, will only fit on large landing pads.\n\n\nHow does the C2 \u2018medium\u2019 armor compare to the Starfarer-Gemini \u2018upgraded\u2019 armor?\nThe Starfarer Gemini\u2019s upgraded armor is a heavy model, akin to the Starlifter M2. The Starlifter C2\u2019s medium armor is similar to the regular Starfarer\u2019s armor.\n\n\nHow can the C2 survive a defensive engagement with only 2xM coolers to cool 2xL shield generators when similar ships (Starfarer\/Gemini, Genesis, Caterpillar, Carrack) ALL have 2xL coolers to only cool 1xL shield generator?\nWhile it\u2019s better for anyone flying a C2 to have an escort nearby, this configuration should still last long enough to get away or call for help. The other ships mentioned all have to use their power in ways that the Starlifter doesn\u2019t, be it to run life support, computers, or other modules).\n\n\nWhat are the specific roles of the three crewmen on the M2?\nThe crew roles on the M2 are similar to other ships of the same configuration: one pilot, one co-pilot that has access to some of the remote turrets, and a dedicated gunner that has full control of the turrets.\n\n\nIs the cargo-space in the A2 usable for normal cargo if the bombs aren\u2019t equipped?\nThe A2 has half the cargo space of the M2. When bombs aren\u2019t equipped, the bomb ordnance system is still present, so it\u2019s impossible to store cargo in this area. However, you can still put 234 standard cargo units (SCU) in the front half of the ship (that\u2019s if you don\u2019t decide to put a Tumbril Nova tank there instead!)."},"links_count":2,"comment_count":50,"created_at":"2018-05-24T00:00:00+00:00","created_at_human":"7 years ago"},"meta":{"processed_at":"2026-05-07 23:14:42","valid_relations":["images","links"],"prev_id":16585,"next_id":16591}}