What to know
The Meteor is a medium fighter based on the Mantis chassis and developed by Roberts Space Industries. Firepower gives the Meteor authority against tougher targets without turning it into a slow heavy fighter.
Meteor specifications
The airframe and weapons behind the Meteor
The RSI Meteor places two bespoke Size 5 guns and four Size 3 guns on a responsive medium-fighter frame. Four Size 4 missile hardpoints and four Size 2 missiles add guided firepower for targets that demand more than the main battery alone.
The combat tradeoffs built into the Meteor
The Meteor is armed more heavily than a typical medium fighter without becoming a slow, multi-crew heavy fighter.
Development note: The Meteor is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 4.2.1. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
How the Meteor is equipped for combat
The Meteor combines the two Size 5 guns backed by the secondary battery with more firepower and protection than a light fighter while remaining responsive enough for close combat.
The Meteor adds four Size 4 missile hardpoints and two fixed racks carrying two Size 2 missiles each to its main gun battery.
Alongside its primary weapons, the Meteor features four additional Size 3 gun hardpoints.
The Meteor carries a pair of bespoke Size 5 mounts that can use Leonids ballistic cannons or Echion laser repeaters.
The single-seat cockpit keeps the information needed for flying and fighting within easy reach.
The crew balances power and cooling so sensors, shields, and weapons remain available when they are needed.
The Meteor's first-strike loadout
The Meteor mounts two bespoke Size 5 guns and lets the pilot choose Leonids ballistic cannons or Echion laser repeaters. The supporting guns add more direct fire, while four Size 4 and four Size 2 missiles complete a loadout built for a hard first attack.
Two Size 5 guns backed by four Size 3 guns
The Meteor carries two Size 5 guns backed by four Size 3 guns. Use the guns for sustained fire and save missiles for targets that justify them.
The pilot uses the Meteor's movement to hold aim without ignoring incoming fire or another target.
A quick check of damage, shields, ammunition, and missiles tells the pilot whether the Meteor is ready for another attack.
Break tougher fighters with the Meteor's heavy battery
The Meteor carries two bespoke Size 5 guns, the secondary battery, and two missile groups on a single-seat medium-fighter frame. It is built to bring unusually heavy firepower without moving up to a slower heavy fighter.
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Choose ballistic or laser Size 5 weapons
The bespoke mounts accept Leonids ballistic cannons or Echion laser repeaters.
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Add the supporting guns
The secondary battery increases sustained direct fire after the first attack.
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Use both missile groups
Four Size 4 hardpoints and four Size 2 missiles give the pilot guided options at different ranges.
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Check six guns before the next launch
Ammunition, weapon heat, missiles, shields, and control response all need attention between sorties.
Weapons and controls aboard the Meteor
The Meteor combines its two Size 5 guns backed by four Size 3 guns with the handling, protection, and targeting systems needed for its combat role.
Major components inside the Meteor can be reached from within the hull, helping the crew inspect or replace them without an EVA.
A bed, bathroom, and kitchenette give the Meteor pilot a practical cabin for work beyond a short sortie.
Cargo or equipment remains organized aboard the Meteor through storage.
Inside the Meteor, responsive handling helps the pilot keep the gun battery on target through tight turns.
One pilot controls six guns and two missile groups
The Meteor puts two Size 5 guns, the additional cannons, missiles, flight, and shields under one pilot.
The Meteor concentrates heavy firepower in one seat
The fighter's value comes from combining a pair of unusually large main guns with four supporting weapons and useful missile capacity.
The pilot can choose Leonids ballistic cannons or Echion laser repeaters.
The secondary battery adds sustained fire around the two main weapons.
The Meteor carries four Size 4 missile hardpoints and two fixed racks with two Size 2 missiles each.
Meteor's weapons and controls
The Meteor keeps the two Size 5 guns backed by the additional cannons within easy reach of the pilot or crew. Flight, targeting, and damage information share the same working area.
See the Meteor in action
Watch official footage of the Meteor in action and see it from every angle.
Find your Meteor
Explore in-stock Meteor ships, upgrades, and game packages available from The Impound.