RSI Skylark Guide: Weapons, Cockpit, Docking and Specs
A close look at RSI’s seven-metre snub: its prone cockpit, guns, missiles, twin shields and equipment storage, plus Centaurus docking limits, paint options and official films.
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The RSI Skylark carries its pilot lying prone between two forward hull sections. Underneath sit three Size 2 guns and ten small missiles. The hull measures just seven metres long, with split rear wings that echo the larger Constellation.
The Skylark first appeared as the Constellation Mk V Centaurus’s dedicated snub. Its standalone release at IAE 2956 makes it available separately for crews with a suitable carrier.
Flight-readyStandalone release at IAE 2956; originally paired with the Centaurus.
Inside a seven-metre snub
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Pilot position
A prone cockpit beneath a wraparound canopy
The pilot lies forward beneath glazing that extends above and below the cockpit. CIG chose the prone arrangement to keep the ship slim. From outside, the cockpit occupies the centre of a narrow hull with guns mounted beneath it and missile clusters on either side.
The styling draws on the Zeus and Scorpius as well as the larger Constellation. The split rear wings are particularly recognisable beside the Centaurus: the snub shares its carrier’s angular engine-and-wing arrangement.
There is personal inventory space and a weapon rack, both accessible when the Skylark is landed or docked inside the Centaurus. A pilot can collect equipment without first launching the fighter. Its listed cargo capacity is still 0 SCU; personal storage is separate from a freight grid.
Three guns, ten missiles and two shields
The Skylark carries more protection than its snub peers, with a corresponding handling penalty.
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Armament
Size 2 guns and bespoke missile racks
The pilot controls three swappable Size 2 guns. RSI’s equipment listing shows CF-227 Badger repeaters on Size 2 gimbal mounts. Two bespoke launchers carry five Size 1 missiles apiece, for ten missiles in total.
The specification page describes the launchers themselves as Size 3. That does not make the missiles Size 3: the engineering Q&A and launch diagram explicitly identify ten Size 1 rounds.
Two Size 1 shield generators give the Skylark more protection than a typical snub. In the IAE Q&A, CIG describes greater shield capacity and hull health than other snubs released to date, helping it withstand laser fire and potentially more ballistic damage. The cost is lower manoeuvrability among its peers.
Flying from a Centaurus or another carrier
Transport, docking compatibility and servicing are three separate considerations.
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Centaurus pairing
A dedicated docking mount
The Centaurus mount is built for the Skylark. CIG says its geometry prevents the P-52 Merlin and P-72 Archimedes from docking there. Owners moving from a Mk IV Constellation cannot transfer a Kruger snub to the Mk V mount.
Once docked, the Skylark’s inventory and weapon rack remain accessible. The Centaurus does not refuel, rearm or repair it, however.
The Centaurus interior guide follows the route from the bridge and habitation spaces to the rear cargo and snub area. For the older pairings, our Merlin and Archimedes comparison covers the Kruger craft separately.
Carrying a Skylark elsewhere
RSI describes the Skylark as a companion for medium and large ships. Carrying one in an ordinary hangar is different from using the Centaurus’s dedicated docking mechanism. Hangar-door clearance, usable floor space and room to enter the cockpit all matter.
Travel and servicing
The Skylark has no quantum drive or jump module. It flies locally under its own power and depends on transport for quantum travel. Refuelling, rearming and repairs must come from a suitable service location or a carrier that actually supports those services.
RSI Skylark specifications
Dimensions, flight speeds and standard equipment.
| Role | Single-seat snub fighter |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 m long / 6.5 m wide / 3.5 m high in the current RSI listing |
| Height discrepancy | The launch graphic says 3 m; RSI has not explained the difference |
| Mass | 14,868 kg (rounded) |
| SCM / afterburner speed | 227 m/s / 1,240 m/s |
| Guns | 3 × Size 2; CF-227 Badger repeaters listed |
| Missiles | 2 bespoke launchers × 5 Size 1 missiles |
| Shields | 2 × Size 1; 5SA Rhada generators listed |
| Power / cooling | 1 × Size 1 PowerBolt / 2 × Size 1 Frost-Star |
| Radar | Size 1 Capston |
| Quantum / jump capability | No quantum drive, quantum fuel tank or jump module listed |
| Cargo | 0 SCU; separate personal storage and weapon rack |
| Dedicated docking | Constellation Mk V Centaurus |
| Servicing aboard Centaurus | No refuelling, rearming or repair |
Speed and component loadouts can change with balance updates. Neither height figure establishes clearance for an untested hangar.
Factory finish and five paints
The launch selector offers six appearances for the same ship.
| Factory standard | Grey with white highlights |
|---|---|
| Convergence | Blue with black and yellow highlights |
| Heritage | Red and black with yellow highlights |
| Patrician | White and black with yellow highlights |
| Blackthorn | Black and purple |
| Magnitude | Blue with black and orange highlights; identified by RSI as a Chairman’s Club finish |
Skylark films and gallery
The launch film shows the exterior; the Centaurus developer presentation examines the Skylark from 10:54.
Watch Behind the Ships: Centaurus and Skylark on YouTube
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Official launch action image / CIG.
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The dedicated snub beside its carrier / CIG.
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Official Skylark paint render / CIG.
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Official Skylark paint render / CIG.
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Official Skylark paint render / CIG.
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Official Skylark paint render / CIG.
Frequently asked questions
Quantum travel, weapons, docking and the limits of the Centaurus pairing.
Is the RSI Skylark flight-ready?
Yes. It debuted with the Constellation Mk V Centaurus before receiving its standalone IAE 2956 release.
Does the Skylark have a quantum drive?
No. It relies on a carrying ship for quantum travel. The published equipment list also has no jump module or quantum fuel tank.
How many guns and missiles does it carry?
Three Size 2 guns and ten Size 1 missiles. Each of the two bespoke missile launchers holds five rounds.
Why does the ship page say Size 3 missiles?
The Size 3 entries identify the bespoke launchers. CIG’s engineering answer and launch graphic specify Size 1 ammunition.
Can the guns be changed?
Yes. The launch graphic identifies the three pilot-controlled Size 2 guns as swappable. The published default loadout is three CF-227 Badger repeaters.
Can it dock to the Centaurus?
Yes. It is the dedicated snub for the Constellation Mk V Centaurus. That docking mount does not accept the P-52 Merlin or P-72 Archimedes.
Does the Centaurus service its Skylark?
No. CIG explicitly excludes refuelling, rearming and repair aboard the Centaurus.
Can I access storage while docked?
Yes. The personal inventory and weapon rack can be used while the ship is docked within the Centaurus or landed separately.
Can it carry cargo or a passenger?
The Skylark is listed for one pilot with 0 SCU cargo. Its personal inventory and weapon rack do not provide a passenger seat or a freight grid.
Is it more agile than other snubs?
CIG describes the opposite trade: greater shields and health, with lower manoeuvrability among its snub peers.
Will it fit in my ship’s hangar?
The published length and width are 7 m and 6.5 m. Those dimensions alone do not confirm a fit. Door openings, the landing envelope, cockpit access and the carrier’s handling of stored vehicles must also be considered.
Is the Skylark 3 m or 3.5 m tall?
The launch graphic says 3 m; the current RSI specification page says 3.5 m. CIG has not explained whether this reflects a different configuration or a listing error.
Choosing a Skylark or its carrier
Ask us about standalone Skylark availability, or view the Centaurus listing and its included equipment. Check the exact contents and insurance on the individual listing.