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| image              = Alliance-Crusader-Ship.png
| image              = Alliance-Crusader-ship-in-ED.png
| factionreq          = Alliance
| factionrank        = None
| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced      = 3304-Present
| type                = Combat
| type                = Combat
| dimensions          =
| cost                = 25,367,279
| cost                = 25,367,279
| insurance          = 1,268,364
| factionreq          = Alliance
| factionrank        = None
| expansionreq        = ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]''
| landingpad          = Medium
| dimensions          = 68.1m x 58.5m x 19.8m
| seats              = <abbr title="This ship gains a 4th seat only if Odyssey is installed.">3-4</abbr>
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = Yes
| hullmass            = 500
| masslock            = 13
| armour              = 540
| armourhardness      = 65
| shields            = 126
| heatcapacity        = 316
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| manoeuvrability    = 3
| topspeed            = 183
| topspeed            = 183
| maxtopspeed        = 209
| boostspeed          = 305
| boostspeed          = 305
| manoeuvrability    = 3
| maxboostspeed      = 348
| landingpad          = Medium
| jumprange          = 8.24
| shields            = 126
| maxjumprange        = 21.76
| armour              = 540
| hullmass            = 500
| cargocapacity      = 40
| cargocapacity      = 40
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| maxcargocapacity    = 122
| jumprange          = 8.21
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              = 3
| small              = 3
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| reservedic          = 3x Size 4 [[Military Compartment]]s
| reservedic          = 3× Class 4 [[Military Compartment]]s
| maxjumprange        = 21.76
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| maxtopspeed        = 209
{{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Crusader's main point of distinction is its fighter bay. The Crusader also offers three internal military compartments and space for up to three crew members, making it ideally suited to combat situations.|In-Game Description}}
| maxboostspeed      = 348
The '''Alliance Crusader''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]]. It represents a middle-ground between the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and the [[Alliance Challenger]],<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/443558-3-2-Launch-Announcement Frontier Forums: Beyond - Chapter Three Launch Announcement]</ref> combining heavy firepower with a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] and additional pilot seats to accommodate [[Multicrew]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/99h56d/spoilers_leaked_presentation_footage_from/ r/EliteDangerous: Leaked presentation footage from Frontier's Gamescom Community Meet]</ref> While the inclusion of the Fighter Hangar has resulted in a noticeable decrease in overall speed and manoeuvrability, Lakon is confident that the Crusader can hold its own in any combat situation, especially against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>
| maxcargocapacity    = 120
| masslock            = 13
}}
{{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Crusader's main point of distinction is its fighter bay. The Crusader also offers three internal military compartments and space for up to two crew members, making it ideally suited to combat situations.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Alliance Crusader''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]]. It represents a middle-ground between the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and the [[Alliance Challenger]],<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/443558-3-2-Launch-Announcement Frontier Forums: Beyond - Chapter Three Launch Announcement]</ref> combining heavy firepower with a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] and two additional pilot seats to accommodate [[Multicrew]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/99h56d/spoilers_leaked_presentation_footage_from/ r/EliteDangerous: Leaked presentation footage from Frontier's Gamescom Community Meet]</ref> While the inclusion of the Fighter Hangar has resulted in a noticeable decrease in overall speed and manoeuvrability, Lakon is confident that the Crusader can hold its own in any combat situation, especially against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b7fedf14d1824475d5fbaaa GalNet: Lakon Releases Alliance Crusader]</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The third ship in the Alliance faction ship series and the second variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]], the Alliance Crusader's primary advantage over the other two Alliance ships is its ability to equip a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]], a feature that both the Chieftain and the [[Alliance Challenger]] lack. Consequently, it also boasts an additional pilot seat for [[Multicrew]], giving it a total of three seats versus the two of its companion ships.
The third ship to release in the [[Alliance]] faction ship series and the second variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]], the Alliance Crusader's primary advantage over the other two Alliance ships is its ability to equip a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]], a feature that both the Chieftain and the [[Alliance Challenger]] lack. Consequently, it also boasts two additional pilot seats for [[Multicrew]], giving it a total of four seats versus the two of its companion ships.
 
The Alliance Crusader possesses an almost identical hardpoint layout to the Alliance Chieftain, but trades one Class 3 hardpoint for one Class 2 hardpoint, making it comparable to a [[Federal Assault Ship]] in terms of base firepower. Its increased mass drags its manoeuvrability and speed down when compared to the Chieftain and Challenger, although it does retain the trademark handling features of the ship series. Its agility surpasses that of every other medium-size ship able to launch fighters, including the [[Krait Mk II]].


The Alliance Crusader possesses an almost identical Hardpoint layout to the Alliance Chieftain, but trades one Class 3 Hardpoint for one Class 2 Hardpoint, making it comparable to a [[Federal Assault Ship]] in terms of base firepower. Its increased mass also drags its manoeuvrability down, somewhat hindering its capability as a pure combat vessel compared to the more agile Chieftain and Challenger. Fortunately, the Crusader can compensate for its reduced Hardpoints and agility with Ship-Launched Fighters, resulting in it being a stronger option for combat than it would appear to be at first glance.
The reduced number of hardpoints of the Crusader is compensated for by its ability to deploy Ship-Launched Fighters, resulting in it potentially being a stronger option for combat than it would appear to be at first glance, if a player is utilising a fighter bay.


The Crusader retains the three [[Military Compartment]]s found in both of its predecessors, but trades the Chieftain's single Class 4 [[Internal Compartment]] for two Class 3 slots. This alteration provides slightly more flexibility in terms of module selection, but results in the same maximum cargo capacity as the Chieftain: 120t.
The Crusader retains the three [[Military Compartment]]s found in both of its predecessors, but trades the Chieftain's single Class 4 [[Internal Compartment]] for two Class 3 slots. This alteration provides slightly more flexibility in terms of module selection, but results in the same maximum cargo capacity as the Chieftain: 120t.
The jump range of the Crusader is even lower than that of the Challenger. This makes the Crusader a less than ideal option for exploration and further emphasizes its specialized combat use, as most combat ships tend to have greater mass values and consequently lower jump ranges.
Compared to the Chieftain and the Challenger, the Crusader has lower mobility and multipurpose potential, as well as reduced weapons loadout versatility due to its lower number of total hardpoints. However, its ability to deploy up to two fighters simultaneously is something that should not be underestimated, especially when these are flown by skilled pilots. Therefore, the Crusader is a decent option for commanders who make good use of ship-launched fighters, but for others, the Chieftain and Challenger may be better suited to their needs.
[[File:Convergence crusader.png|thumb|250px|Aliance Crusader hardpoints convergence]]
When compared to the Krait Mk II, the Crusader features a significantly lower top speed, superior agility, weaker shields, and a far more durable hull. Compared to the Federal Gunship, the Crusader is faster and far more agile, with relatively higher hull durability and similar but potentially lower shield capacity depending on the loadout; the Crusader must be fitted with a Class 5 shield generator if one wishes to make use of a Class 6 Fighter Hangar and 2 SLFs, thus trading defence for firepower.


The Alliance Crusader is most commonly available in Alliance systems. Despite its name and affiliation, it requires no rank or reputation with the Alliance to purchase.
The Alliance Crusader is most commonly available in Alliance systems. Despite its name and affiliation, it requires no rank or reputation with the Alliance to purchase.
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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
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| rowspan="6" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="11" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
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| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
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| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 4
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| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 4
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| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 4
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|-
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| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | Military Compartments
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
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|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
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*''(L) = Loaned''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], [[Shield Cell Bank]], [[Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package]], [[Guardian Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Guardian Module Reinforcement Package]]''


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
*The Alliance Crusader was released with the Chapter Three (3.2) update of ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' on August 28, 2018.
*The Alliance Crusader was released with the Chapter Three (3.2) update of ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' on August 28, 2018.
*The Alliance Crusader's name was accidentally first revealed on the Frontier Store shortly after the release of the 3.1 update. It was promptly removed, leading many to believe that "Alliance Crusader" was an old internal name for the Alliance Challenger rather than a new ship.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/435235-Krait-Phantom-and-Alliance-Crusader Frontier Forums: Krait Phantom and Alliance Crusader]</ref>
*The Alliance Crusader's name was accidentally first revealed on the Frontier Store shortly after the release of the 3.1 update. It was promptly removed, leading many to believe that "Alliance Crusader" was an old internal name for the Alliance Challenger rather than a new ship.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/435235-Krait-Phantom-and-Alliance-Crusader Frontier Forums: Krait Phantom and Alliance Crusader]</ref>
*When deployed, the cover for the top mounted hardpoint will clip through the ship.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*Like the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Alliance Challenger]], the Alliance Crusader is named after a British tank, the A15 Crusader.
*Like the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Alliance Challenger]], the Alliance Crusader is named after a British tank, in this case the A15 Crusader.
*Visually, the Crusader has an identical body to the Alliance Challenger, however its wings are instead those found on the Alliance Chieftain.
*Visually the Crusader can be extremely difficult to distinguish from the Chieftain, as its only visual differences are its back wing and paint scheme.
*The Crusader is the only Alliance ship to not have a white paint scheme, instead being a dark blue
 
== Videos ==
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File:The Crusader Elite Dangerous-0
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Alliance-Crusader-Ship.png|Alliance Crusader
File:Alliance Crusader Ship Front.jpg|Alliance Crusader Ship Front.jpg|Alliance Crusader Ship Front
Alliance-Challenger-and-Chieftain-and-Crusader.png|Alliance Challenger and Chieftain and Crusader
File:Alliance-Crusader-ship-in-ED.png|Alliance Crusader in space
Alliance-Crusader-and-Guardian-Javelin-SLF.png|Guardian Javelin and Alliance Crusader
File:Alliance-Crusader-and-Guardian-Javelin-SLF.png|Guardian Javelin and Alliance Crusader
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
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