{"data":{"id":18441,"title":"Q&A: ARGO RAFT","rsi_url":"https:\/\/robertsspaceindustries.com\/en\/comm-link\/engineering\/18441-Q-A-ARGO-RAFT","api_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/api\/comm-links\/18441","api_public_url":"https:\/\/api.star-citizen.wiki\/comm-links\/18441","channel":"Engineering","category":"Development","series":"Concept Ship Q&A","images":[],"images_count":0,"translations":{"en_EN":"Now that the RAFT from Argo Astronautics has been added to the 'verse, we posed a few questions to the vehicle team about the new cargo carrier. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.ARGO RAFT Q&A\nNow that the RAFT from Argo Astronautics has been added to the 'verse, we posed a few questions to the vehicle team about the new cargo carrier. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.\n\nWhat does RAFT stand for?\nRAFT is an acronym for \u2018Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport.\u2019\n\nWhy would someone choose the RAFT over something like a Freelancer MAX? What are the unique capabilities of this ship compared to its competitors?\nThe RAFT is designed to compete more against the base Freelancer than the MAX. However, it holds its own in that it\u2019s designed from the ground up to support the quick loading and unloading of standardized 32-SCU cargo crates. Whilst you can of course fit these into the MAX, it takes much longer due to its relatively narrow opening.\n\nIs it possible to lift and detach pre-loaded containers with the holding device at the ship's rear, thus gaining a time advantage when loading and unloading cargo?\nWhilst not implemented at release, this is the aim when cargo requires physical loading and unloading.\n\nAre the cargo containers on the Argo RAFT the same type we see in the cargo decks of space stations?\nYes, they\u2019re the standardized 32-SCU containers found at cargo decks.\n\nWill it be able to accommodate the containers carried by the MISC HULL series?\nThe Hull-C and above use the same 32-SCU containers as the RAFT as their minimum-equippable sized container.\n\nDo I have access to the contents of the cargo containers from within the RAFT?\nThere is no physical access to the cargo containers from within the RAFT. Once they\u2019re loaded, unless you physically exit the ship, you cannot access them.\n\nWhat is the second player's role on this two-person ship?\nThe second player can use the remote turret for defense or undertake engineering\/repair roles where necessary while the pilot concentrates on flying.\n\nIs this ship supposed to be a long-range cargo hauler or a short-range cargo vessel? Is the ship equipped with adequate crew compartments?\nThe ship has adequate facilities onboard for the crew, with beds, a bathroom, breakout area, and food-making facilities allowing the crew to tackle a wide range of hauling routes.\n\nHow does the armor compare to other cargo ships in its class?\nThe RAFT itself is more armored than other comparable cargo ships, such as the Freelancer and Cutlass, which have greater offensive firepower as an offset.\n\nDoes the Argo RAFT have a tractor beam capable of moving cargo containers as seen on cargo decks, and where does it sit?\nYes, the tractor sits on the rear of the ship to aid with loading and unloading.\n\nCan the tractor beam be used to tow a ship, or is it limited to cargo containers only?\nThe tractor beam is designed to only move cargo containers. So, unless a vehicle has the same volume or mass as a cargo container, it won\u2019t be able to be towed.\n\nHow do we access the RAFT?\nThere is a small crew lift and a docking collar.\n\nCan a small vehicle fit inside the RAFT?\nNo, the crew lift is only for personal use and likely cannot fit any of our vehicles (certainly not intentionally).\n\nWhat are those four pads that look like bumpers above the cockpit?\nThese are just rule-of-cool details. They have no gameplay functionality.\n\nDisclaimer\nThe answers accurately reflect development\u2019s intentions at the time of writing, but the company and development team reserve the right to adapt, improve, or change feature and ship designs in response to feedback, playtesting, design revisions, or other considerations to improve balance or the quality of the game overall.","de_DE":"ARGO RAFT Q&A\nJetzt, wo das RAFT von Argo Astronautics in der 'verse aufgenommen wurde, haben wir dem Fahrzeugteam ein paar Fragen zu dem neuen Frachttr\u00e4ger gestellt. Hier sind die Antworten, direkt von den Designern selbst.\n\nWof\u00fcr steht RAFT?\nRAFT ist ein Akronym f\u00fcr \"Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport\".\n\nWarum sollte sich jemand f\u00fcr den RAFT und nicht f\u00fcr einen Freelancer MAX entscheiden? Was sind die einzigartigen F\u00e4higkeiten dieses Schiffs im Vergleich zu seinen Konkurrenten?\nDer RAFT wurde entwickelt, um eher mit dem Basis-Freelancer als mit dem MAX zu konkurrieren. Sie ist jedoch von Grund auf so konzipiert, dass sie das schnelle Be- und Entladen von standardisierten 32-SCU-Frachtkisten unterst\u00fctzt. Nat\u00fcrlich kannst du diese Kisten auch in den MAX einladen, aber das dauert wegen der relativ engen \u00d6ffnung viel l\u00e4nger.\n\nIst es m\u00f6glich, vorgeladene Container mit der Haltevorrichtung am Heck des Schiffes zu heben und zu l\u00f6sen und so einen Zeitvorteil beim Be- und Entladen zu erzielen?\nDas ist zwar bei der Freigabe noch nicht m\u00f6glich, wird aber angestrebt, wenn die Ladung physisch be- und entladen werden muss.\n\nSind die Frachtcontainer auf der Argo RAFT die gleichen, die wir auf den Frachtdecks der Raumstationen sehen?\nJa, es handelt sich um die standardisierten 32-SCU-Container, die auf den Frachtdecks zu finden sind.\n\nKann es die Container der MISC HULL-Serie aufnehmen?\nDie Hull-C und h\u00f6her verwenden die gleichen 32-SCU-Container wie das RAFT als Mindestgr\u00f6\u00dfe f\u00fcr die Aufr\u00fcstung.\n\nHabe ich vom RAFT aus Zugriff auf den Inhalt der Frachtcontainer?\nEs gibt keinen physischen Zugang zu den Frachtcontainern innerhalb des RAFT. Sobald sie beladen sind, kannst du sie nicht mehr betreten, es sei denn, du verl\u00e4sst das Schiff physisch.\n\nWelche Rolle spielt der zweite Spieler auf dem Zwei-Personen-Schiff?\nDer zweite Spieler kann den ferngesteuerten Gesch\u00fctzturm zur Verteidigung nutzen oder bei Bedarf Aufgaben im Bereich Technik\/Reparatur \u00fcbernehmen, w\u00e4hrend sich der Pilot auf das Fliegen konzentriert.\n\nSoll dieses Schiff ein Langstreckenfrachtschiff oder ein Kurzstreckenfrachtschiff sein? Ist das Schiff mit angemessenen Mannschaftsr\u00e4umen ausgestattet?\nDas Schiff verf\u00fcgt \u00fcber angemessene Einrichtungen f\u00fcr die Besatzung: Betten, ein Bad, einen Pausenraum und die M\u00f6glichkeit, Essen zuzubereiten, sodass die Besatzung eine Vielzahl von Transportrouten bew\u00e4ltigen kann.\n\nWie ist die Panzerung im Vergleich zu anderen Frachtschiffen seiner Klasse?\nDie RAFT selbst ist st\u00e4rker gepanzert als andere vergleichbare Frachtschiffe wie die Freelancer und die Cutlass, die im Gegenzug eine gr\u00f6\u00dfere offensive Feuerkraft haben.\n\nVerf\u00fcgt die Argo RAFT \u00fcber einen Traktorstrahl, der Frachtcontainer bewegen kann, wie man sie auf Frachtdecks sieht, und wo sitzt er?\nJa, der Traktor befindet sich am Heck des Schiffes und hilft beim Be- und Entladen.\n\nKann der Traktorstrahl auch zum Schleppen von Schiffen verwendet werden, oder ist er nur f\u00fcr Frachtcontainer geeignet?\nDer Traktorstrahl ist nur f\u00fcr Frachtcontainer gedacht. Wenn also ein Fahrzeug nicht das gleiche Volumen oder die gleiche Masse wie ein Frachtcontainer hat, kann es nicht abgeschleppt werden.\n\nWie erreichen wir das RAFT?\nEs gibt einen kleinen Crew-Lift und einen Andockkragen.\n\nPasst ein kleines Fahrzeug in das RAFT?\nNein, der Crew-Lift ist nur f\u00fcr den pers\u00f6nlichen Gebrauch gedacht und kann wahrscheinlich keines unserer Fahrzeuge aufnehmen (jedenfalls nicht absichtlich).\n\nWas sind diese vier Polster, die wie Sto\u00dfstangen \u00fcber dem Cockpit aussehen?\nDas sind nur Regel-of-Cool-Details. Sie haben keine Funktion f\u00fcr das Spiel.\n\nHaftungsausschluss\nDie Antworten spiegeln die Absichten der Entwickler zum Zeitpunkt der Erstellung dieses Artikels wider. Das Unternehmen und das Entwicklungsteam behalten sich jedoch das Recht vor, Features und Schiffsdesigns als Reaktion auf Feedback, Spieltests, Design\u00fcberarbeitungen oder andere \u00dcberlegungen zur Verbesserung der Balance oder der Qualit\u00e4t des Spiels insgesamt anzupassen, zu verbessern oder zu \u00e4ndern.","zh_CN":"Now that the RAFT from Argo Astronautics has been added to the 'verse, we posed a few questions to the vehicle team about the new cargo carrier. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.ARGO RAFT Q&A\nNow that the RAFT from Argo Astronautics has been added to the 'verse, we posed a few questions to the vehicle team about the new cargo carrier. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.\n\nWhat does RAFT stand for?\nRAFT is an acronym for \u2018Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport.\u2019\n\nWhy would someone choose the RAFT over something like a Freelancer MAX? What are the unique capabilities of this ship compared to its competitors?\nThe RAFT is designed to compete more against the base Freelancer than the MAX. However, it holds its own in that it\u2019s designed from the ground up to support the quick loading and unloading of standardized 32-SCU cargo crates. Whilst you can of course fit these into the MAX, it takes much longer due to its relatively narrow opening.\n\nIs it possible to lift and detach pre-loaded containers with the holding device at the ship's rear, thus gaining a time advantage when loading and unloading cargo?\nWhilst not implemented at release, this is the aim when cargo requires physical loading and unloading.\n\nAre the cargo containers on the Argo RAFT the same type we see in the cargo decks of space stations?\nYes, they\u2019re the standardized 32-SCU containers found at cargo decks.\n\nWill it be able to accommodate the containers carried by the MISC HULL series?\nThe Hull-C and above use the same 32-SCU containers as the RAFT as their minimum-equippable sized container.\n\nDo I have access to the contents of the cargo containers from within the RAFT?\nThere is no physical access to the cargo containers from within the RAFT. Once they\u2019re loaded, unless you physically exit the ship, you cannot access them.\n\nWhat is the second player's role on this two-person ship?\nThe second player can use the remote turret for defense or undertake engineering\/repair roles where necessary while the pilot concentrates on flying.\n\nIs this ship supposed to be a long-range cargo hauler or a short-range cargo vessel? Is the ship equipped with adequate crew compartments?\nThe ship has adequate facilities onboard for the crew, with beds, a bathroom, breakout area, and food-making facilities allowing the crew to tackle a wide range of hauling routes.\n\nHow does the armor compare to other cargo ships in its class?\nThe RAFT itself is more armored than other comparable cargo ships, such as the Freelancer and Cutlass, which have greater offensive firepower as an offset.\n\nDoes the Argo RAFT have a tractor beam capable of moving cargo containers as seen on cargo decks, and where does it sit?\nYes, the tractor sits on the rear of the ship to aid with loading and unloading.\n\nCan the tractor beam be used to tow a ship, or is it limited to cargo containers only?\nThe tractor beam is designed to only move cargo containers. So, unless a vehicle has the same volume or mass as a cargo container, it won\u2019t be able to be towed.\n\nHow do we access the RAFT?\nThere is a small crew lift and a docking collar.\n\nCan a small vehicle fit inside the RAFT?\nNo, the crew lift is only for personal use and likely cannot fit any of our vehicles (certainly not intentionally).\n\nWhat are those four pads that look like bumpers above the cockpit?\nThese are just rule-of-cool details. They have no gameplay functionality.\n\nDisclaimer\nThe answers accurately reflect development\u2019s intentions at the time of writing, but the company and development team reserve the right to adapt, improve, or change feature and ship designs in response to feedback, playtesting, design revisions, or other considerations to improve balance or the quality of the game overall.","fr_FR":"Now that the RAFT from Argo Astronautics has been added to the 'verse, we posed a few questions to the vehicle team about the new cargo carrier. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.ARGO RAFT Q&A\nNow that the RAFT from Argo Astronautics has been added to the 'verse, we posed a few questions to the vehicle team about the new cargo carrier. Here are the answers, straight from the designers themselves.\n\nWhat does RAFT stand for?\nRAFT is an acronym for \u2018Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport.\u2019\n\nWhy would someone choose the RAFT over something like a Freelancer MAX? What are the unique capabilities of this ship compared to its competitors?\nThe RAFT is designed to compete more against the base Freelancer than the MAX. However, it holds its own in that it\u2019s designed from the ground up to support the quick loading and unloading of standardized 32-SCU cargo crates. Whilst you can of course fit these into the MAX, it takes much longer due to its relatively narrow opening.\n\nIs it possible to lift and detach pre-loaded containers with the holding device at the ship's rear, thus gaining a time advantage when loading and unloading cargo?\nWhilst not implemented at release, this is the aim when cargo requires physical loading and unloading.\n\nAre the cargo containers on the Argo RAFT the same type we see in the cargo decks of space stations?\nYes, they\u2019re the standardized 32-SCU containers found at cargo decks.\n\nWill it be able to accommodate the containers carried by the MISC HULL series?\nThe Hull-C and above use the same 32-SCU containers as the RAFT as their minimum-equippable sized container.\n\nDo I have access to the contents of the cargo containers from within the RAFT?\nThere is no physical access to the cargo containers from within the RAFT. Once they\u2019re loaded, unless you physically exit the ship, you cannot access them.\n\nWhat is the second player's role on this two-person ship?\nThe second player can use the remote turret for defense or undertake engineering\/repair roles where necessary while the pilot concentrates on flying.\n\nIs this ship supposed to be a long-range cargo hauler or a short-range cargo vessel? Is the ship equipped with adequate crew compartments?\nThe ship has adequate facilities onboard for the crew, with beds, a bathroom, breakout area, and food-making facilities allowing the crew to tackle a wide range of hauling routes.\n\nHow does the armor compare to other cargo ships in its class?\nThe RAFT itself is more armored than other comparable cargo ships, such as the Freelancer and Cutlass, which have greater offensive firepower as an offset.\n\nDoes the Argo RAFT have a tractor beam capable of moving cargo containers as seen on cargo decks, and where does it sit?\nYes, the tractor sits on the rear of the ship to aid with loading and unloading.\n\nCan the tractor beam be used to tow a ship, or is it limited to cargo containers only?\nThe tractor beam is designed to only move cargo containers. So, unless a vehicle has the same volume or mass as a cargo container, it won\u2019t be able to be towed.\n\nHow do we access the RAFT?\nThere is a small crew lift and a docking collar.\n\nCan a small vehicle fit inside the RAFT?\nNo, the crew lift is only for personal use and likely cannot fit any of our vehicles (certainly not intentionally).\n\nWhat are those four pads that look like bumpers above the cockpit?\nThese are just rule-of-cool details. They have no gameplay functionality.\n\nDisclaimer\nThe answers accurately reflect development\u2019s intentions at the time of writing, but the company and development team reserve the right to adapt, improve, or change feature and ship designs in response to feedback, playtesting, design revisions, or other considerations to improve balance or the quality of the game overall."},"links_count":0,"comment_count":0,"created_at":"2026-05-25T15:00:00+00:00","created_at_human":"1 week ago"},"meta":{"processed_at":"2026-06-06 13:04:19","valid_relations":["images","links"],"prev_id":18440,"next_id":18442}}