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Railen
Xi'an medium freight ship manufactured by Gatac Manufacture
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Active production
Active production
Development, designers, and QA work from start to finish on the vehicle.
Railen
Gatac Manufacture (GAMA)
Career
Role
Medium Freight
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 It might not match the in-game size and can be outdated for flight ready vehicles.Data sourceShip Matrix
Loaner
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Capacity
Crew
1 – 4
Cargo
640 SCU
Cost
Standalone
$ 225.00
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
$ 200.00
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
67 m
Mass
-
Length
54 m
Width
52 m
Lore
Released
2951
Development
Announced
10 June 2021
Other sitesThe Railen ( Xi'an: 9sanrai0len (Proper); literally smooth/peaceful cargo; ) is an upcoming multi-crew Xi'an cargo ship manufactured by Gatac Manufacture. Featuring grav-lev technology and tested design features, the Railen is promoted as a safe and reliable solution for commercial-grade medium cargo hauling.[1]
Features
Grav-Lift Technology
Access the Railen swiftly and effectively with a patented exterior grav-lift and navigate the interior decks with a separate interior grav-lift
Adaptable Cockpit
Fully-loaded Living Space
Adaptable sleeping pods, a comprehensive galley, and an expansive mess hall make the Railen a comfortable ship for long-haul routes.
Unique Cargo Hold
Bespoke triangular cargo-pods are made from high-grade materials in a unique shape to ensure freight remains safe
Specifications
Radar1x
S2
M Radar
To be determined
Scanner1x
S2
M Scanner
To be determined
Computer1x
S2
M Computer
N/A
Power plant1x
S3
L Power Plant
To be determined
Cooler2x
S3
L Cooler
To be determined
Shield generator2x
S3
L Shield Generator
To be determined
Shield emitter1x
S3
L Shield Emitter
To be determined
Life support1x
S2
M Life Support
To be determined
Quantum drive1x
S2
M Quantum Drive
To be determined
Jump drive1x
S2
M Jump Module
To be determined
Fuel intake2x
S2
M Fuel Intake
N/A
Fuel tank2x
S2
M Fuel Tank
N/A
Quantum fuel tank1x
S2
M Quantum Fuel Tank
N/A
Turret2x
S4
Manned Turret
N/A
4x
S4
S4 Weapon
To be determined
Ordnance2x
S4
Bespoke S4 Missile Rack
To be determined
16x
S1
S1 Missiles
To be determined
2x
S3
Bespoke S3 Missile Rack
To be determined
4x
S2
S2 Missiles
To be determined
Utility items2x
S1
Tractor Beam
N/A
Model
Ship profile
Paints
| Image | Paint Name | Description | Price (aUEC) | Price ($USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
"Hyaotan" | Black in colour with blue highlights.
Limited edition. Only available to the Concierge backers during the concept sale.[2] |
- | 11.00 |
Pledge price history
| Date | Pledge cost (USD) | Insurance | Availability | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-11 | 200 | LTI | Time-limited |
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Development
| 2019-11-23 | Announced in CitizenCon 2019 under the provisional name Vehicle 2. It was planned as a multicrew cargo ship of Xi'an origin, and expected to have similar dimensions to Hull B or Freelancer MAX.[3] |
| 2021-05-26 | Hinted on the Gatac Manufacture article on Galactapedia after its update.[4] |
| 2021-06-10 | The name Railen was first revealed in the Inside Star Citizen tease on the official Instagram.[5] |
| 2021-06-11 | Early concept sale for Concierge backers.[6] |
| 2021-06-12 | Concept sale open to public.[1] |
| 2023-05-26 | Announced to be scheduled for production in 2024.[7] |
| 2025-07-03 | Pre-production has begun during June 2025 with work happening between different tasks. The ship is planned to officially enter production later in 2025.[8] |
| 2025-08-21 | In a Star Citizen Live Q&A, John Crewe said in response to a spectrum question about the validity of the Railen's cargo pod system, that it will be made able to support standard 32 SCU cargo containers and confirmed that the cargo capacity is going to go 'way up'.[9] |
| 2025-11-20 | Pledge Store page updated to state the SCU capacity as 640 (previously 320 SCU). The Railen's info panel at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2955 also states: '[...] with an astounding double the cargo capacity of earlier prototypes'.[10] |
| 2026-01-21 | The Gatac Railen entered full production, entering Whitebox development in mid-November following the pre-production work done in the months prior.[11] |
| 2026-02-04 | The Gatac Railen progressed towards its Greybox review, expected in February.[12] |
| Role | Contributors |
|---|---|
| Original concept | Michael Oberschneider[13] |
| Art | Paul Jones[13] |
| System design | Adam Parker, Jon Dadley[13] |
| Technical design | John Crewe, Geoff Coffin[13] |
- A small Xi'an cargo ship to compete with the Freelancer MAX and Caterpillar, possessing a cargo capacity and weapon loadout placed between the two.
- Produced by Gatac Manufacture.
- The ship will be vertical, rather than horizontal - much like the other Xi'an capital and cargo ships designed and shown in concept art.
- As one entity manufactures all Xi'an ships for a given role (one manufacturer makes all transport, one makes all light fighters, etc.), it stands to reason that they might all follow a loose template, so it would be nice for the ship to be vertically aligned.
Trivia
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Railen - presentation page. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-06-10
- ↑ Railen - Hyaotan Paint - Pledge Store. Pledge Store
- ↑ YouTube: CitizenCon 2949 - Ship Talk, acc. 2020-06-27
- ↑ Galactapedia Update May 2021. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2021-06-12
- ↑ ISC Preview: Alien Week & Gatac Railen. Retrieved 2021-06-10
- ↑ Reddit post on Railen Concierge sale. Retrieved 2021-06-10
- ↑ Star Citizen Live: Invictus All-Vehicles Roundtable
- ↑ Star Citizen Monthly Report June 2025. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2025-03-07
- ↑ Star Citizen Live Q&A - Ship Showdown. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2025-08-21
- ↑ Railen Pledge Store page. Pledge Store. Retrieved 2025-11-20
- ↑ PU Monthly Report November & December 2025. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2026-01-21
- ↑ PU Monthly Report January 2026. Transmission - Comm-Link. Retrieved 2026-02-04
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 "Work in Progress: Gatac Railen". Jump Point. Vol. 9 no. 7. pp.3–20. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
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