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Herald

Medium Data

FLIGHT READY IN MATRIX

Designed by Drake Interplanetary for medium data. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.

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Herald
Official reference image, shown in its original proportions. Image provenance
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Matrix size

Small

Length × beam × height

24.75 m × 12.5 m × 9 m

At a glance

Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.

Crew and living

Advertised crew
1
Supporting details and sources

Advertised crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Pilot control

Pilot weapons
1 × Mantis GT-220 Gatling (S3); 2 × CF-227 Badger Repeater (S2)
Supporting details and sources

Pilot weapons

1 × Mantis GT-220 Gatling (S3); 2 × CF-227 Badger Repeater (S2)

Current top-level direct gun mounts and their fitted children match the extracted direct pilot-gun count. Remote turret slaving is a separate documented assignment; a crew operator may override it.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Cargo and carried craft

Cargo (SCU)
0 SCU
Supporting details and sources

Cargo (SCU)

0 SCU

Latest build extracted cargo capacity in SCU, not door clearance or a guarantee that a single crate of this volume fits. Earlier matrix reference: 0 SCU.

Latest known value · Current published reference

More specifications and source notes
Total bed objects (not berth capacity)
1
Bed objects without medical tier
1
Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)
2
Advertised minimum crew
1
Operating station / seat count
2
Fuel / quantum information
Hydrogen capacity (source-native units); Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units); Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units); +1 more
Defenses / countermeasures
Extracted shield HP: 4488
Release / availability status
flight-ready
Length (m)
24.75 m
Beam (m)
12.5 m
Height (m)
9 m
Listed mass (kg)
62,205 kg
Listed SCM speed (m/s)
245 m/s
Listed maximum speed (m/s)
1,450 m/s
Listed pitch (degrees/s)
47 degrees/s
Listed yaw (degrees/s)
40 degrees/s
Listed roll (degrees/s)
150 degrees/s
Specification details and sources

Total bed objects (not berth capacity)

1

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Bed objects without medical tier

1

Raw bed objects without a functional medical tier, NOT sleeping capacity: includes bunk objects and may include medical-looking objects without medical function.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)

2

Build extractor source-listed crew field. Its counting semantics differ from advertised crew and may include payload/station configuration. Not a physical capacity or recommended crew.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Advertised minimum crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Operating station / seat count

2

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Fuel / quantum information

Hydrogen capacity (source-native units): 4.4; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 0; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 1; Extracted quantum range (m): 102040816327

Versioned fitted drive/configuration; calculated range is not a measured route or safety reserve. Unlabelled capacity units are not reinterpreted as litres.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Defenses / countermeasures

Extracted shield HP: 4488

Configured shield total is not a damage immunity or a duration under fire.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Release / availability status

flight-ready

Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Length (m)

24.75 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Beam (m)

12.5 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Height (m)

9 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed mass (kg)

62,205 kg

Official matrix kg, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed SCM speed (m/s)

245 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed maximum speed (m/s)

1,450 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed pitch (degrees/s)

47 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed yaw (degrees/s)

40 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed roll (degrees/s)

150 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Not yet documented

Unknown does not mean absent.

  • Medical beds: Unknown
  • Treatment tier: Unknown
  • Regeneration range: Unknown
  • Treatment / imprint / MedGel requirements: Unknown
  • Sleeping berths: Unknown
  • Ore capacity (SCU): Unknown
  • Largest verified vehicle fit: Unknown
  • Vehicle space: Unknown
  • Documented fit examples: Unknown
  • Hangar / carried-craft capacity: Unknown
  • Snub / docking compatibility: Unknown
  • Included craft: Unknown
  • Pledge package contents: Unknown
  • Crew weapons: Unknown
  • Missiles and torpedoes: Unknown
  • Point defense: Unknown
  • Solo use: Unknown
  • Build-listed crew minimum (source definition): Unknown
  • Passenger / jump seats: Unknown
  • Captain’s quarters: Unknown
  • Interior rooms / arrangement: Unknown
  • Living facilities: Unknown
  • Entrances / exits: Unknown
  • Refuel other craft: Unknown
  • Repair other craft: Unknown
  • Restock / rearm other craft: Unknown
  • Special equipment / features: Unknown
  • Cargo arrangement / crate limits: Unknown
Weapon mounts, fitted items and control stations (3 rows)

Direct mounts and pilot-slaved remote turrets are different assignments. See Pilot-controlled armament for documented slaving and crew override. Mount size alone does not establish installed gun size.

Herald: weapon reference
Mount / groupSize / mountsFitted items per mountControl evidence
VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount weaponsSize 3 · 1 mounts · quantity 1
  • Mantis GT-220 Gatling · size 3 · 1 per mount
Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment
VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount weaponsSize 2 · 2 mounts · quantity 1
  • CF-227 Badger Repeater · size 2 · 1 per mount
Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment
MSD-582 Missile Rack missilesSize 5 · 2 mounts · quantity 1No child loadout suppliedOperator not established · Assignment needs verification
Full equipment and technical reference

Open to load this ship only.

Current equipped turrets (7 stations)

4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. A bridge-controllable flag alone does not identify the pilot as operator. Documented pilot slaving is described separately above.

  • VariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
    • Mantis GT-220 Gatling · size 3
  • VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
    • CF-227 Badger Repeater · size 2
  • VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount: Direct pilot mount
    • CF-227 Badger Repeater · size 2
  • MSD-582 Missile Rack: Operator not established
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
  • MSD-582 Missile Rack: Operator not established
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
    • Dominator II Missile · size 2
  • Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher: Operator not established
    • Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher: Operator not established

      Reviewed ship fact contributions

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      Plan a useful session
      YOUR FIRST USEFUL SESSION

      Check the profession separately from the hull

      Separate the ship’s design purpose, its released equipment and a complete activity you can perform now.

      SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources.

      1. STEP 1

        Name the feature you want

        Write down the actual action you expect the ship to perform.

        Ready when: You have a feature to check, not just a marketing role.

        Why it matters

        Data, science, reporting, minelaying and construction each need their own current evidence. Flight-ready does not mean every associated profession is complete.

        Open the practical guide
      2. STEP 2

        Check a current source

        Compare the model reference with current patch notes and available interactions.

        Ready when: You can distinguish released function from planned design.

        Why it matters

        Do not infer output, specialist equipment, payouts or contract availability from the matrix specification.

        Open the practical guide
      3. STEP 3

        Organize a useful session now

        Choose a supported task or join another crew to learn the adjacent activity.

        Ready when: The session has a real objective and an agreed end point.

        Why it matters

        Save the missing feature as a question for a future update rather than promising other players that it works.

        Open the practical guide

      Where to get this ship

      Selected community reports, checked 2026-10-20. Confirm the current price and availability at the terminal before spending aUEC.

      No dated offer included for this hull yet. This does not mean it is unavailable.

      Rental rules, resets and source limits

      Rentals are temporary access, not ownership. The PU rental timer continues while logged out, and rented component loadouts cannot be customized. Daily rates above do not establish discounts for longer rentals. RSI rental rules (updated 2026-04-28).

      In-game purchases are distinct from pledges and may be affected by Alpha resets. RSI in-game purchase guidance.

      Pledge availability and real-money prices have not been checked in this snapshot. Official ship information. An in-game offer does not establish pledge availability or that a game package is included.

      PEOPLE AND PREPARATION

      What changes when a friend joins?

      When you are alone

      Start with a task supported by the actual ship and current game. A specialist name does not define an available income loop.

      1 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.

      Record my Herald setup and results

      Travel and recovery

      Check installed travel equipment and reachable services. The role and external dimensions do not establish range or jump capability.

      Plan how you return
      CHECK THIS HULL

      The details that change a Herald session.

      Expand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.

      A fitted component still needs powerOfficial reference · A loadout leaves a system greyed out

      Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.

      What helps

      Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.

      CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

      Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      Access and equipment need a separate checkPlanning check · Buying, renting or fitting this variant

      The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.

      What helps

      Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.

      Official matrix snapshot and model reference

      Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

      LEARN THE RELEVANT WORK

      Practical guides for this role.

      Reference equipment and specification provenance

      The official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2026-06-22 16:00:23. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.

      CategoryReference itemListed sizeMountsQuantity
      radarCapston111
      fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified21
      quantum drivesExpedition111
      jump modulesExplorer111
      quantum fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified11
      power plantsSlipstream111
      coolersHeatSafe121
      shield generatorsShimmer121
      life supportComfortAir111
      weaponsVariPuck S3 Gimbal Mount311
      weaponsVariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount221
      missilesMSD-582 Missile Rack521
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