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Ironclad Assault
Large combined arms platform ship manufactured by Drake
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Active production
Active production
Development, designers, and QA work from start to finish on the vehicle.
Ironclad Assault
Drake Interplanetary (DRAK)
Career
Role
Combined Arms Platform
Size
Large
Ship Matrix sizeShip Matrix size is the vehicle size that CIG uses on the pledge store and ship matrix. It might not match the in-game size and can be outdated for flight ready vehicles.Data sourceShip Matrix
Series
Capacity
Crew
1 – 6
Cargo
1,440 SCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 535.00 ($ 525.00)
Standalone pledge priceStandalone pledges are pledge packages that do not contain the game. Original price is shown in the brackets if it is different than the currnet price.
Warbond
$ 465.00
Warbond pledge priceWarbond pledges are available at a discount as they are available for cash only and cannot be acquired using any amount of store credit. Original price is shown in the brackets if it is different than the currnet price.
Availability
Time-limited sales
Specifications
Height
20 m
Mass
-
Length
120 m
Width
52 m
Development
Announced
23 May 2024
Other sitesThe Drake Ironclad Assault is a versatile combined-arms platform which excels in transporting heavy vehicles and infantry squads, complemented by formidable auxiliary turrets for direct combat support. Furthermore, equipped with a comprehensive garage facility capable of refueling, rearming, and manufacturing new components for ground vehicles, this self-sustaining behemoth is well-equipped to overcome any obstacles or adversaries encountered on the battlefield.[1]
Features
Command Module
The command module can be detached from the main hull and used as an independent ship. It serves as the ship's escape pod and may be re-attached to the ship. It will be compatible with that of the Drake Caterpillar.[2]
Fortified ramp
This enables it to deploy heavy ground vehicles onto a battlefield without warning. With the capacity to transport up to four fully-armored assault vehicles, it exhibits exceptional swiftness and effectiveness in their deployment.
Vehicle garage with Repair Bay
A comprehensive vehicle garage at the rear of the cargo bay allows for refuelling, repairing, and re-arming ground vehicles along with fabricating new components for on-site replacement. The Repair Bay can repair both vehicles and ships.[2]
Armory
The Assault variant will be equiped with an Armory for storing arms and military equipment for the transported troops.[2]
Weapons
The Assault variant is equipped with three quad turrets, which serve the purpose of delivering deadly air support and ensuring the safe clearance of landing zones. Additionally, it boasts an extra Size 3 turret that can be operated remotely, granting it an offensive advantage.
Specifications
Radar1x
S3
L Radar
To be determined
1x
S1
S Radar
To be determined
Computer3x
S2
M Computer
N/A
Power plant2x
S3
L Power Plant
To be determined
Cooler2x
S3
L Cooler
To be determined
Shield generator4x
S3
L Shield Generator
To be determined
1x
S1
S Module Shield Generator
To be determined
Quantum drive1x
S3
L Quantum Drive
To be determined
1x
S1
S Module Quantum Drive
To be determined
Jump drive1x
S3
L Jump Module
To be determined
Fuel intake3x
S3
L Fuel Intake
N/A
Fuel tank2x
S3
L Fuel Tank
N/A
1x
S1
S Module Fuel Tank
N/A
Quantum fuel tank2x
S3
L Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
1x
S1
S Module Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
Thrusters8x
SX
Main Thruster
N/A
2x
SX
Main Thruster
N/A
2x
SX
Retro Thruster
N/A
12x
SX
Fixed Maneuvering Thruster
N/A
Turret2x
S3
Remote Turret
N/A
4x
S3
S3 Weapon
To be determined
1x
S2
Interior Remote Turret
N/A
TBDx
S2
S2 Weapon
To be determined
1x
S5
Manned Turret
N/A
1x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
1x
S3
Manned Turret
N/A
2x
S3
S3 Weapon
To be determined
1x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
1x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
1x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
Ordnance4x
S5
S4 Missile Rack
To be determined
2x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
1x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
1x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
1x
SX
Empty hardpoint
N/A
Utility items3x
S2
Tractor Beam
N/A
Model
Ship profile
Exterior
Interior
| Isometric |
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Series variants
Paints
Acquisition
Pledge price history
| Date | Pledge cost (USD) | Insurance | Availability | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-25 | 450 | LTI | Limited | Invictus Launch Week 2954 |
Lore
- The Ironclad and Ironclad Assault were unveiled by Drake Interplanetary during Drake DefenseCon 2954, an event run by Drake as a tagalong to the Invictus Launch Week. The obvious aim was to eclipse the official convention.[1]
Gallery
Development
| 2024-05-23 | Ironclad Assault Concept announced |
| 2025-11-05 | Ironclad Assault progressed well into greybox[3] |
| 2026-01-21 | Ironclad Assault progressed into greybox review[4] |
Trivia
- The community has affectionately dubbed the Ironclad with playful nicknames like "Fatterpillar" and "Ironchad".
- The Ironclad Assault was originally concepted with a cargo capacity of 1,152 SCU but after the developers removed some ladders this removed the need for walkways which allowed them to increase the cargo capacity to 1,440 SCU[5]
See also
- Inside Star Citizen: Ironclad is Rad on YouTube
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Ironclad - presentation page. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-05-26
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Q&A Drake Ironclad. Engineering - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2024-05-26
- ↑ Star Citizen Monthly Report October 2025. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2025-11-05
- ↑ Star Citizen Monthly Report November & December 2025. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2026-01-21
- ↑ Star Citizen Live - Lots of Ship Talk. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2025-11-27
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