Heavy Fighter
FLIGHT READY IN MATRIXDesigned by Aegis Dynamics for heavy fighter. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.
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Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.
2
Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
1 × Deadbolt V Cannon (S5); 4 × MVSA Cannon (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
1 manned turret configuration(s)
Turret types extracted separately from pilot guns. PDC is not a human gunner; remote control still needs its actual station mapping.
Latest known value · Current published reference
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
0
Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.
Latest known value · Current published reference
0
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
5
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
2
Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
5
Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.
Latest known value · Current published reference
Warden crew/escape module with beds and extended life support
2015 Q&A distinguishes the Warden module from other Vanguard variants. No autonomous escape or current life-support duration is claimed.
Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay
Landing-oriented design without a ship-to-ship docking ring
2015 Q&A describes orbital boarding/exiting by EVA. This dated design statement is not a current-build docking test.
Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay
Hydrogen capacity (source-native units): 7.8; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 50; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 5.5; Extracted quantum range (m): 265572187349
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
Extracted shield HP: 21120
Configured shield total is not a damage immunity or a duration under fire.
Latest known value · Current published reference
flight-ready
Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
48 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
40 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
9.5 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
238,070.26 kg
Official matrix kg, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
210 m/s
Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
1,075 m/s
Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
44 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
38 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
124 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
Unknown does not mean absent.
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.
| Mount / group | Size / mounts | Fitted items per mount | Control evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount weapons | Size 5 · 1 mounts · quantity 1 |
| Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment |
| VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount weapons | Size 2 · 4 mounts · quantity 1 |
| Operator not established · Assignment needs verification |
| Manned Turret turrets | Size 2 · 1 mounts · quantity 1 |
| Crewed turret · Source group label |
| MSD-442 Missile Rack missiles | Size 4 · 1 mounts · quantity 1 | No child loadout supplied | Operator not established · Assignment needs verification |
| MSD-423 Missile Rack missiles | Size 4 · 2 mounts · quantity 1 | No child loadout supplied | Operator not established · Assignment needs verification |
| MSD-442 Missile Rack missiles | Size 4 · 1 mounts · quantity 1 | No child loadout supplied | Operator not established · Assignment needs verification |
Open to load this ship only.
4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. A bridge-controllable flag alone does not identify the pilot as operator. Documented pilot slaving is described separately above.
Current independent corrections are reflected in the facts above and in catalog search, filters and comparison. Imported reference data and immutable review history stay intact. Material corrections earn current hull credit once per contributor and independent reviewer, not per revision. Existing private ship wishlists can receive one in-app notice; no email is sent.
Complete a short lawful combat drill with the actual nose fit and a deliberate return threshold.
SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources. Hull-specific facts: CIG official matrix and Invictus 2953 Warden role, checked 20 October 2026 , reviewed 2026-10-20.
Use a low-risk Arena Commander session to see which fitted nose weapons fire together, which consume ammunition, and what the turret operator can actually aim at.
Ready when: Both operators can name their own weapons, target and cease-fire action.
Current fittings differ from the 2015 concept loadout. Do not transfer Harbinger torpedoes, Sentinel specialist equipment or proposed module swapping to a base Warden.
Choose a lawful manageable target, use the shared target and countermeasure controls, and withdraw when the agreed damage or ammunition threshold is reached.
Ready when: The pilot can break away while the gunner understands the route and target priority.
A long-range fighter label is not a guarantee of fuel endurance, armor immunity or a winning matchup. Set the return decision before the fight rather than after a system fails.
Land at suitable services and check repairs, rearm and fuel before repeating the sortie. Keep the pilot and gunner together until their next ship or safe exit is arranged.
Ready when: The actual ammunition and damage states support the next departure.
The official matrix identifies a two-person heavy fighter with a manned turret, not a freight, hospital or dropship conversion. Use another hull when that is the actual job.
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.
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.
The Warden has pilot weapons and a separate manned turret. Plan around your own weapon view and rear awareness; an empty turret is not a second set of independently aimed pilot guns.
2 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.
Record my Vanguard Warden setup and resultsLet the pilot choose course and escape while the gunner calls identified targets and stops firing on command. Practise the crew exit and regroup plan while still at a safe location.
Find members interested in this shipSearch uses members’ shared ship and activity preferences. It does not promise an available pilot or access to their ship.
Browse organizations for regular sessionsCheck installed travel equipment and reachable services. The role and external dimensions do not establish range or jump capability.
Plan how you returnExpand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.
The official 4.8 table distinguishes full, partial and basic implementations. A working console does not prove every component is physically accessible.
Walk the repair route and check the current implementation before assigning repair duties.
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.
Accessible Size 1 and 2 components can be exchanged in flight. Larger components need hangar replacement.
Check size and physical access before buying spares. Carry the appropriate repair tools and plan a service stop.
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.
A repaired destroyed component is not fully restored. If destroyed again, it needs docking before another repair.
Repair enough to return safely, then service the ship. Do not budget repeated destruction as unlimited repairs.
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.
Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.
Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.
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.
The matrix crew count does not explain which tools, turrets and engineering tasks the pilot can operate from one seat.
Borrow the exact variant and walk the stations. Check pilot controls, repairs and cargo handling with your normal crew before choosing it.
Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.
The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.
Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.
Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.
Practise current weapon, target and countermeasure bindings.
Open visual guide
Identify lawful targets and plan an exit.
Open visual guide
Read damage, supplies and service needs.
Open visual guide
Agree pilot and gunner calls before departure.
Open visual guideThe official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2026-05-27 20:02:36. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.
| Category | Reference item | Listed size | Mounts | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| radar | Chernykh | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| fuel tanks | Internal Tank | Unspecified | 2 | 1 |
| quantum drives | Crossfield | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| jump modules | Excelsior | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| quantum fuel tanks | Internal Tank | Unspecified | 1 | 1 |
| power plants | Maelstrom | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| coolers | Arctic | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| shield generators | FullStop | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| life support | ComfortAir | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| weapons | VariPuck S5 Gimbal Mount | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| weapons | VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| turrets | Manned Turret | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| missiles | MSD-442 Missile Rack | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| missiles | MSD-423 Missile Rack | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| missiles | MSD-442 Missile Rack | 4 | 1 | 1 |
