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What to know

The C2 Hercules combines a vast drive-through hold with Crusader's clean aerospace design, giving two operators an elegant way to move bulk freight, racing teams, and the largest ground vehicles.

cargo Fleet Guide Manufacturer: Crusader Industries Role: Cargo

C2 Hercules specifications

RoleCivilian heavy lifter
CareerTransport
Crew1-2
Cargo696 SCU
Length94 m
Beam70 m
Height23 m
Mass3,139,240 kg
StatusFlight ready

Meet the C2 Hercules

The C2 makes heavy transport feel straightforward. A vast drive-through deck accepts bulk freight and oversized vehicles, while a separate upper crew level and compact flight crew keep a very large payload from demanding an equally large ship organization.

C2 Hercules - concept - Underside in Star Citizen
C2 Hercules - Hercules Starlifter Exterior Work In Progress January 2021 in Star Citizen

Development note: The C2 Hercules is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.13.1. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.

A simpler way to move heavy cargo

The C2 combines capacity, clear access, crew comfort, and credible defense so the difficult part of a heavy-lift contract remains the payload, not the ship around it.

C2 Hercules - Hercules Starlifter Cargo Hold Work In Progress January 2021 in Star Citizen
696 SCU hold

A broad internal cargo grid accommodates major freight contracts as well as large vehicles such as the Nova, Ballista, and Spartan.

Drive-through loading

Large ramps at both ends streamline vehicle movement and reduce the maneuvering needed in crowded loading areas.

Crew interior

Beds, personal storage, facilities, and a separate rest area make the C2 comfortable enough for long commercial routes.

Defensive firepower

Pilot-controlled Size 5 hardpoints and a rear remote turret let the C2 answer threats without compromising its civilian mission.

Military-derived spaceframe

The civilian C2 retains the structural scale and confidence of the Hercules family while prioritizing commercial carrying volume.

Compact crew operation

One or two flight crew can move an outsized load, leaving drivers and cargo handlers to join only when the mission requires them.

Why the C2 Hercules works

The C2 has one long cargo floor between two large ramps. Vehicles can drive straight through, freight can be arranged in delivery order, and the crew can unload from whichever end works best.

C2 Hercules - C2 Cargo in Star Citizen

One clear path through 696 SCU

RoleCivilian heavy lifter
CareerTransport
Crew1-2
Cargo696 SCU
Length94 m
Beam70 m

One continuous route from loading ramp to destination

The C2 earns its reputation through a simple idea executed at large scale: open the front and rear of the ship, organize the hold around the delivery order, fly the payload where it is needed, and drive it straight back out.

C2 Hercules - C2 Gallery flyby Lorville in Star Citizen
  1. Sequence the payload

    Vehicles and freight are arranged around weight, access, and unloading order before the ramps close.

  2. Use the drive-through floor

    The long cargo deck accepts large vehicles without forcing them through lifts or narrow side access.

  3. Keep crew above the cargo floor

    Flight and living spaces remain on the upper deck, away from vehicles and cargo moving through the hold.

  4. Open both ends of the route

    At the destination, ground assets can leave through the most practical ramp instead of reversing the entire loading process.

One clear route through the ship

The C2's defining feature is not only capacity but access: an uninterrupted vehicle and freight deck connects the forward and rear ramps beneath a separate crew level.

C2 Hercules - Starlifter Cargo Hold in Star Citizen
Main deck A true drive-through hold

The broad cargo floor carries large ground vehicles and major freight loads without forcing them through a side door or lift.

Lower deck Freight stays below the crew

The lower-deck plan shows the long loading route and the working space available between both ramps.

Upper deck Crew spaces stay separate

The upper-deck plan places habitation and flight operations away from the traffic moving through the cargo bay.

Oversized payload Move more than containers

The Hercules is shaped to carry large vehicles and specialized equipment as naturally as conventional freight.

Who the C2 Hercules is for

The C2's small crew plans vehicles or cargo around the wide bay, keeps both ramps usable, and protects a clean unload at the destination.

C2 Hercules - concept - Profiles in Star Citizen

A compact flight crew can move an oversized mission

The C2 keeps ship operation approachable, but the payload may bring its own drivers, cargo handlers, and ground team. The total mission is larger than the cockpit roster.

Best fit Vehicle movers and bulk haulers

It works for crews that value direct loading and the ability to carry equipment too large for ordinary freight decks.

Crew roles Flight crew plus load team

The ship can fly with few people, but loading and unloading are faster when drivers and cargo handlers are ready at both ends of the route.

Plan around Runway and ramp access

The C2's capacity is only useful when the destination offers enough room to land, open the ramps, and move the payload safely.

See the C2 Hercules in action

See the C2 Hercules's exterior design, movement, and intended mission profile in official footage.

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