Hermes at work
An enclosed hold, integrated tractor beam, durable hull, and strong transit speed give a small crew tighter control over every stage of a freight contract.
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Fast medium freight
RSI Hermes
Medium freight at full stride
RSI's Hermes is a fast, durable hauler for small crews who need meaningful capacity without surrendering the pace required to cross unstable routes and divided systems.
RoleMedium freight runner
CareerTransport
Crew1-2
Cargo288 SCU
Length65 m
Beam58 m
Height14 m
Mass630,456 kg
StatusFlight ready
Medium freight runner
Meet the Hermes
The Hermes is designed to spend less time waiting at cargo docks. It carries 288 SCU inside a fast, durable hull and includes its own tractor beam, giving a one- or two-person crew more control over loading and unloading.
Built in an evolving universe
The Hermes is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 4.6.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Mission systems
Load quickly, protect the cargo, keep moving
An enclosed cargo hold, onboard tractor beam, long range, and good speed help a small crew spend less time exposed at docks and on dangerous routes.
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288 SCU cargo grid
The hold balances profitable medium freight capacity with a hull compact enough for a one- or two-person operation.
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Blockade-runner mindset
Speed, range, and durability are balanced around completing the route when slower haulers would become easy targets.
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Integrated tractor beam
Onboard cargo handling reduces dependence on local infrastructure and helps the crew turn contracts around quickly.
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Crew endurance
Habitation, stowage, and equipment racks support sustained work beyond a simple station-to-station shuttle run.
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Protected internal freight
Cargo remains inside the hull rather than on an exposed spindle, supporting valuable loads and routes where discretion matters.
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One- or two-person crew
A compact team can fly the ship, operate the tractor beam, verify the load, and complete the handoff without a large onboard department.
Faster cargo runs
Why the Hermes works
The internal cargo grid and built-in tractor beam help a small crew load and unload without waiting for a fully staffed terminal. Once underway, the fast, durable hull helps the ship spend less time on exposed routes.
Signature capability
Spend less of the contract standing still
Medium freight runnerRole
TransportCareer
1-2Crew
288 SCUCargo
65 mLength
58 mBeam
It suits merchants who prefer faster trips, self-loading equipment, and protected internal cargo over the largest possible cargo hold.
One compact team can fly the ship, use the tractor beam, and check the cargo without waiting for several specialists.
The Hermes is built to complete exposed routes, but good intelligence and a sensible exit remain better than accepting every fight.
Fast freight
Spend less of the contract sitting still
The Hermes keeps medium freight inside the hull and carries its own loading equipment. This helps a small crew leave the dock sooner, cross dangerous routes quickly, and unload without waiting for outside help.
Accept
Choose a route worth the risk
Cargo value, destination access, and threat exposure determine whether the Hermes' pace can create a real advantage.
Load
Use the onboard tractor beam
Integrated handling reduces dependence on a fully staffed cargo terminal and gives the small crew more control over turnaround.
Run
Carry speed through the route
The ship is designed to keep moving when a slower hauler would give threats more time to organize an interception.
Deliver
Work the dock directly
The same handling tools support a quick final transfer so the crew can close the contract and leave before conditions change.
Fast freight
Load quickly and finish the route
The Hermes combines a practical internal hold with built-in cargo handling and the speed-focused mentality of a blockade runner.
Cargo hold288 SCU inside the hull
The internal grid protects freight while keeping the ship manageable for a one- or two-person commercial crew.
Cargo handlingAn integrated tractor beam
Onboard handling gives the crew more independence at loading zones and shortens the time spent exposed at a dock.
TurnaroundWork the cargo dock directly
The ship is arranged around repeatable arrivals, loading cycles, and departures rather than oversized port infrastructure.
Dangerous routesKeep moving when the route turns hostile
Speed and a durable medium hull help the Hermes escape situations that could trap a slower cargo ship.
Crew and logistics
Who the Hermes is for
Crew roles, workload, and support needs shape how this medium freight runner performs after departure.
Independent hauling
Best fit Crew roles Plan around
A small crew with control over the whole delivery
The Hermes is designed for operators who want meaningful freight capacity without building a large onboard department around every contract.
Small crews that value speed
It suits merchants who prefer faster trips, self-loading equipment, and protected internal cargo over the largest possible cargo hold.
Fly, load, check, depart
One compact team can fly the ship, use the tractor beam, and check the cargo without waiting for several specialists.
Speed is not invulnerability
The Hermes is built to complete exposed routes, but good intelligence and a sensible exit remain better than accepting every fight.
Available finishes
Make the Hermes your own
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Operational layout
Cargo protected, handling close at hand
The technical view connects the cockpit and crew areas to the internal cargo grid and tractor equipment, showing how a small crew can load, check, carry, and deliver freight aboard one ship.
1288 SCU cargo grid
2Blockade-runner mindset
3Integrated tractor beam
4Crew endurance
5Small crews that value speed
6Fly, load, check, depart
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Hermes underway
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Manufacturer
Roberts Space Industries
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