This Star Citizen Talon Shrike CCU upgrade is for buyers who want to upgrade a compatible base pledge to the Esperia Talon Shrike. The upgrade target is a small light fighter ship built for firepower, durability, and combat-focused gameplay, delivered through the RSI gifting system.

The Talon Shrike combines weapons, missiles, and shields for dogfighting and direct combat roles.

What you're getting

• Item type: CCU / ship upgrade
• Game: Star Citizen
• Upgrade target: Esperia Talon Shrike
• Manufacturer: Esperia
• Role: Light Fighter
• Delivery: RSI Gifting System

Upgrade target overview

The Esperia Talon Shrike is a variant of the basic Talon strike craft with smaller weapons and more missiles. The Talon Shrike trades in its Size 3 weapons for Size 2 guns, but has been modified with an internal missile bay carrying 24x Size 3 missiles.

Key features

• Weapons: Even though the ship has a pair of Size 2 guns hard-points, the vehicle is famous for its missile capability. With two internal racks, each holding up to twelve Size 3 missiles, the Shrike is capable of unleashing devastating volleys of hard-hitting projectiles against its enemies
• Shielding: The Talon is famous for it unique "Phalanx" shields which offers powerful protection from a focused direction, making it ideal for devastating hit-and-run attacks typical of the Tevarin offensive strategy
• Cockpit: Even though the cockpit has been significantly modified for Human use, it is still quite different in may ways compared to other craft. From its unique single-stick control scheme to its Tevarin airshielding, to the fact that the entire cockpit is also a detachable escape pod
• Stealth: The alloy that makes up much of the Talon's hull is a fully synthetic material, reverse-engineered in-house to replicate the uncommon stealth qualities of the mysterious metal on which it is based
• Speed: The vehicle offers blinding speeds that facilitate dive-assault tactics. This offensive approach are achieved via super-charged thrusters and a traditionally aerodynamic frame

Specs at a glance

• These specs describe the upgrade target, not the base ship used to apply the CCU.
• Talon Shrike: Small Combat Light Fighter
• Manufacturer: Esperia
• Crew: 1
• Dimensions: 26 m length, 23.5 m beam, 8.6 m height
• Mass: 51,352 kg

Loadout highlights

• Weapons: 2 mounts S2 Weapon
• Missiles: 2 mounts, 12x S3 Missiles
• Shield Generators: 2 mounts Shield Generator
• Power Plants: 1 mount, Power Plant
• Coolers: 2 mounts, S Cooler
• Quantum Drives: 1 mount, Quantum Drive
• Jump Modules: 1 mount, S Jump Module
• Fuel Tanks: 1 mount, S Fuel Tank
• Quantum Fuel Tanks: 1 mount, Quantum Fuel Tank
• Fuel Intakes: 2 mounts Fuel Intake
• Radar: 1 mount, S Radar
• Computers: 1 mount, S Computer
• Main Thrusters: 4 mounts Main Thruster
• Maneuvering Thrusters: 2 mounts Retro Thruster; 12 mounts Maneuvering Thruster

Why choose this upgrade?

Choose this Star Citizen Talon Shrike CCU if you want to upgrade a compatible base pledge to the Talon Shrike. It is best for buyers building an upgrade chain rather than buying a standalone ship or vehicle directly.

Purchase notes

• This is a digital item for Star Citizen, not a physical product. Delivery is completed through the RSI gifting system.
• This is a CCU / ship upgrade, not a standalone ship. You need a compatible base pledge in your RSI account to apply it.
• Specs and availability can change while Star Citizen develops; The Impound is independent and not affiliated with Cloud Imperium Games, Roberts Space Industries, or Star Citizen.