The opening the Gladius is built to use
The Gladius's character comes from how quickly it can create an angle, bring weapons onto the target, and protect its way out.
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LIGHT FIGHTER
Aegis Gladius
Fly the Gladius through the opening
The P5G Gladius is a light fighter produced by Aegis. Handling, protection, and weapon placement work toward the same goal: controlling a short, dangerous engagement.
RoleCombat
CareerCombat
Crew1
CargoNo cargo grid
Length21 m
Beam17.5 m
Height5.5 m
Mass48,552 kg
StatusFlight ready
Light Fighter
The fight the Gladius is designed to take
Its first design was introduced in 2579 as a replacement for the Stiletto and has been updated over the years to keep up with modern technology. The Gladius' chief weapons are its speed, maneuverability and its countermeasure deployment system.
Built in an evolving universe
The Gladius is flight ready and entered the live game in Patch v1.1.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Dogfighting package
What keeps the Gladius fast enough to matter
The Gladius uses its guns and guided ordnance aboard the Gladius in a light package that rewards speed, positioning, and quick decisions. Avoiding sustained fire is part of the design, not an optional tactic after the shields are gone.
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Avoidance
The Gladius' chief weapons are its speed, maneuverability and its countermeasure deployment system.
02
Pedigree
The Gladius has a reliable design that spans centuries, beloved particularly for its performance and its simplicity - from the Mark I of 2579 to the Mark VI of today.
03
Watch the fight beyond the crosshair on the Gladius
The Gladius' pilot has to track more than the target directly ahead. A clean attack leaves enough attention to notice another threat and enough room to break away.
04
From completed job to the Gladius' next launch
Fuel, inspection, repairs, supplies, and access to the working systems determine how quickly the Gladius can return to combat work.
05
Use the Gladius' movement before its weapons
The Gladius is strongest when its pilot or crew dictates range and position before committing weapons.
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Do not spend the Gladius on a bad exchange
For the Gladius, protection and ammunition are finite, so a safe exit remains part of every successful engagement.
Defining feature
The weapons built into the Gladius
For a light fighter, it has an impressive set of three Size 3 guns and missile racks under the wings that can hold a pair of Size 3 and four size 2 missiles.
Why it matters
Guns and guided ordnance aboard the Gladius
2 x S3Missiles
4 x S2Missiles
3 x S3Guns
PilotControl
The Gladius' direct-fire package is built around 3 x S3 guns.
The guided or explosive part of the Gladius' loadout is 2 x S3 missiles and 4 x S2 missiles.
The Gladius gives one pilot responsibility for flying, targeting, and weapon selection.
Close, turn, fire, break
Four pilot decisions that keep the Gladius alive
The Gladius gets the most from its guns and guided ordnance aboard the Gladius when positioning, weapon timing, and a safe exit are treated as the same tactical problem.
Spot
Give the Gladius one target that matters
For the Gladius, identify what matters most and keep the pilot or crew focused on it.
Position
Use the Gladius' movement to create an opening
Aboard the Gladius, use the ship's speed and handling to bring its weapons to bear without taking needless damage.
Fight
Apply the Gladius' firepower with control
At this stage of the Gladius' mission, concentrate fire, watch ammunition and shields, and avoid chasing a bad opportunity.
Reset
Give the Gladius room to assess the fight
To complete the Gladius' mission, create distance, check damage, and decide whether to continue or return.
Flight details
What the pilot feels first in the Gladius
A successful run depends on more than its weapons. These systems shape how the Gladius approaches danger, handles pressure, and gets home again.
01Where the Gladius keeps essential gear
Cargo and storage aboard the Gladius keep freight, supplies, or job equipment organized and accessible.
02The space a working Gladius needs
At 21 m by 17.5 m by 5.5 m, the Gladius needs landing, storage, and loading spaces that account for its full working footprint rather than length alone.
03The Gladius outside its signature mission
Owning the Gladius means planning around its actual combat work: the right route, the right equipment, and enough support to complete the return trip.
04A closer look at aegis Dynamics design on the Gladius
The Gladius applies Aegis Dynamics' design language to a combat spacecraft, shaping its controls, access, and working spaces around that purpose.
Crew and operation
How people and weapons come together aboard the Gladius
One pilot handles the Gladius's flying, sensors, weapons, damage awareness, and decision to leave the fight, with no second seat to absorb missed information.
People behind the systems
Awareness Weapons Exit
One pilot runs the whole fight in the Gladius
Gladius is controlled by a single pilot. Flying, sensors, weapons, and the decision to disengage all compete for the same attention.
Fly the Gladius with the next threat in mind
The Gladius' pilot has to track the target, incoming fire, damage, and the next safe turn without a second crew member filling the gaps.
Give the Gladius one clear weapon plan
A simple weapon plan in the Gladius leaves more attention for flying once the target starts moving and the cockpit gets busy.
Decide the Gladius' exit before committing
The Gladius is easier to protect when its pilot knows where to disengage before committing to the attack.
Available finishes
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Gladius from every angle
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Official footage
Gladius underway
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