What to know
The Aegis A3G Vanguard Harbinger is the UEE's standard fighter-bomber, replacing the Warden's escape pod with a potent torpedo bay. Guided weapons lead the attack, supported by the sensors, range, and direct-fire weapons needed before and after launch.
Vanguard Harbinger specifications
One deliberate attack shapes the Vanguard Harbinger
The Vanguard Harbinger is built around the torpedoes and supporting weapons. Its guided weapons lead the attack, while guns and defensive systems support the ship after launch. The top manned turret replaces its guns with two Jericho XL Size 3 rocket pods, each carrying up to eighteen Size 1 rockets. Built into its modular room is a launcher that can hold up to three Size 5 torpedoes.
The route, sensors, and protection behind the Vanguard Harbinger's strike
With the Vanguard Harbinger, guided weapons lead the attack, supported by the sensors, speed, and direct-fire weapons needed before and after launch.
Development note: The Vanguard Harbinger is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.7.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.
Bringing the Vanguard Harbinger's heavy weapon to the target
The Vanguard Harbinger carries the torpedoes and supporting weapons for deliberate attacks. Its sensors, weapon controls, and protection help the crew reach the target and use the limited ordnance carefully.
The top manned turret replaces its guns with two Jericho XL Size 3 rocket pods, each carrying up to eighteen Size 1 rockets.
Built into its modular room is a launcher that can hold up to three Size 5 torpedoes.
The Vanguard's range and comparatively compact profile let the Harbinger strike far from a carrier, then return to a frontier base under its own power.
A swappable central room distinguishes the Harbinger's torpedo configuration from other Vanguard variants while preserving the long-range fighter frame around it.
The crew chooses a route that protects the ship while it closes on the target.
Access, arming controls, and clear crew procedures keep the torpedoes and supporting weapons secure until the attack is ready.
The Vanguard Harbinger's combat loadout
The Vanguard Harbinger carries one Size 5 gun, four fixed Size 2 nose guns, four Size 3 missiles, and eight Size 2 missiles alongside its heavy strike payload. The top manned turret replaces its guns with two Jericho XL Size 3 rocket pods, each carrying up to eighteen Size 1 rockets. Built into its modular room is a launcher that can hold up to three Size 5 torpedoes.
Vanguard Harbinger's torpedoes and supporting weapons
Verify the target and friendly positions before the Vanguard Harbinger uses the torpedoes and supporting weapons.
Hold the Vanguard Harbinger steady and use the torpedoes and supporting weapons from the planned range.
Confirm what the target can still do before the Vanguard Harbinger fires again.
Missile Strike in action
The Vanguard Harbinger makes the torpedoes and supporting weapons count by choosing targets carefully instead of launching every weapon at the first lock.
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Confirm what the Vanguard Harbinger is attacking
Aboard the Vanguard Harbinger, identify the target, nearby allies, defenses, and range before using a limited missile.
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Choose the Vanguard Harbinger's next missile or torpedo
Aboard the Vanguard Harbinger, choose a weapon suited to the target's size and defenses. A limited missile rack is too valuable to launch all at once.
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Save the missiles for a confirmed target
The Vanguard Harbinger's crew prepares the torpedoes and supporting weapons for a verified target and the planned firing range.
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Check the target before the Vanguard Harbinger fires again
The pilot watches the damage before choosing another missile from the Vanguard Harbinger's limited load.
Vanguard Harbinger: Weapons and systems for the strike
The Vanguard Harbinger pairs its torpedoes and supporting weapons with target identification, a planned approach, release controls, and the defenses needed to leave after the attack.
Beds and basic crew facilities support the Harbinger's crew during long-range strike missions without depending on a carrier after every sortie.
The Vanguard Harbinger can use weapons to protect the people or cargo already aboard when avoidance is no longer enough.
The Vanguard Harbinger's tungsten-alloy structure and redundant systems trade some agility for the durability expected from a long-range heavy fighter.
For the Vanguard Harbinger, target identification and tracking help the crew choose when and where to use the torpedoes and supporting weapons.
The Vanguard Harbinger's pilot manages a limited guided load
Sensors, target identification, range, and countermeasures all matter before committing the torpedoes and supporting weapons.
Choose each Vanguard Harbinger missile carefully
The Vanguard Harbinger's pilot needs to know which target deserves a guided weapon, which munition fits it, and whether the first launch worked before spending the next one.
For the Vanguard Harbinger, guided weapons lead the attack, supported by the sensors, speed, and direct-fire weapons needed before and after launch.
The Vanguard Harbinger's crew uses the torpedoes and supporting weapons only after range, target identity, and friendly positions are clear.
The pilot watches the damage before choosing another weapon from the Vanguard Harbinger's missile rack.
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