What to know
The Cyclone AA is a specialized variant of the Cyclone series of ground vehicles, designed specifically for civilian anti-aircraft operations. For the Cyclone AA, sensors, anti-air weapons, and a mobile chassis protect a convoy, landing area, or worksite from threats overhead.
Cyclone AA specifications
The Cyclone AA's ground-combat package
Firepower alone does not define the Cyclone AA. The configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures, terrain, protection, and a clear supporting role decide where it belongs in the formation. The AA has two missile racks of Size 2, which can accommodate either two Size 2 missiles or four Size 1 missiles. A compartment beside the Cyclone AA's driver-side door provides 1.8 SCU of storage for equipment and supplies.
The crew and protection behind the Cyclone AA's weapons
With the Cyclone AA, sensors, anti-air weapons, and a mobile chassis protect a convoy, landing area, or worksite from threats overhead.
Development note: The Cyclone AA is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.3.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Mobile missile defense
Terrain choice, target information, and the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures help the Cyclone AA protect the people or vehicles operating around it.
The AA has two missile racks of Size 2, which can accommodate either two Size 2 missiles or four Size 1 missiles.
A compartment beside the Cyclone AA's driver-side door provides 1.8 SCU of storage for equipment and supplies.
Driver and gunner share target calls, terrain information, and the position of nearby friendly units.
Terrain and hull position determine which threats the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures can reach without exposing the whole Cyclone AA.
The Cyclone AA mobile air-defense package
Two Size 2 missile racks can carry either two Size 2 missiles or four Size 1 missiles, letting the crew choose the load before deployment. An EMP generator and countermeasure system help the Cyclone AA disrupt and survive aircraft attacking nearby units.
Configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures
The racks trade two larger missiles against four smaller ones, so the expected aircraft should shape the load.
EMP disruption gives the vehicle another way to interfere with a hostile aircraft inside the ground unit's immediate area.
The AA protects the force best when it can relocate instead of remaining at one known launch point after firing.
From deployment to resupply
The Cyclone AA uses terrain for protection while bringing the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures against threats to nearby troops, vehicles, or aircraft.
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Keep the Cyclone AA near the units it protects
The Cyclone AA should protect a convoy, landing zone, or worksite instead of searching for aircraft far from friendly vehicles.
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Choose a firing position with clear sky coverage
Aboard the Cyclone AA, terrain can hide the vehicle, but it must still leave sensors and weapons enough room to track an approaching ship.
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Use the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures
Aboard the Cyclone AA, terrain and cover should protect the vehicle without blocking the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures from its firing sector.
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Relocate after firing
For the Cyclone AA, changing position makes it harder for aircraft to return fire on a known point.
Cyclone AA's armored package in detail
The Cyclone AA brings its configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures to nearby troops and vehicles, with armor and mobility to fire from cover and relocate when needed.
Every Cyclone AA seat is paired with storage for one carried rifle or comparable tool.
For the Cyclone AA, clear sightlines and target calls help the crew bring the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures onto the greatest threat to nearby units.
Inside the Cyclone AA, armor and careful use of cover protect the vehicle and its crew from return fire.
The Cyclone AA can cross rough ground, use cover, and move when its firing position is exposed.
The Cyclone AA's crew divides movement, weapons, and awareness
The driver keeps the vehicle positioned and mobile while the gunner or support crew manages the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures, target calls, and threats outside the driver's view.
Use the Cyclone AA in combat
Aboard the Cyclone AA, the driver can concentrate on terrain and survival while another crew member manages the main weapon or specialist system.
The driver chooses cover and a route that leaves the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures clear to fire without trapping the Cyclone AA in one position.
The Cyclone AA's operator aims the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures at the threat that poses the greatest danger to nearby troops or vehicles.
For the Cyclone AA, short calls about targets, cover, ammunition, and vehicle condition help the crew use the configurable missiles, EMP disruption, and countermeasures while moving with nearby units.
Find your Cyclone AA
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