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The '''''Rorqual''''' is a popular | The '''''Rorqual''''' is a popular '''[[:Category:Miner|Miner]]'''-Class ship commonly seen in Galaxy. | ||
{{Ship Infobox | {{Ship Infobox | ||
| | |acceleration = 11 | ||
| | |cargo_hold = 500 | ||
|creator = Original Model: VoIImond | |||
Second Model: OChaosWarrioro | |||
Current Model: CutingLife | |||
|credit = Free | |||
|description = Lumbering slowly from one asteroid to the next, the Rorqual is excellent for clearing all the ores from large swathes of space. | |||
|explosion_radius = 125 | |||
|hull = 5,750 | |||
|image = <gallery> | |||
Rorqual-icon.png|Overview | Rorqual-icon.png|Overview | ||
Rorqual-front.png|Front | Rorqual-front.png|Front | ||
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Rorqual-interior.png|Interior | Rorqual-interior.png|Interior | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
|shields = | |loyalty_required = 0% + Level 1 Starbase | ||
| | |m_class_range = 5,500 | ||
|med_turrets = 3 Medium Mining Laser | |||
|mining_lasers = 3 Medium Mining Laser | |||
|mining_range = 5500 | |||
|ore_hold = 5,000 | |||
|r_class_range = 5,500 | |||
|shields = 2,900 | |||
|stealth = No | |||
|title = Rorqual | |||
|title1 = The Rorqual | |||
|top_speed = 50 | |top_speed = 50 | ||
|total_cost = $12,486 | |||
|turn_speed = 0.30 | |||
|turret_dps = 11 | |||
|total_cost = $12, | |||
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| | |||
|version_added = .54 | |version_added = .54 | ||
|vip_required = No | |vip_required = No | ||
| | |warehouse = 2 | ||
| | |warp_drive = Yes | ||
}} | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The '''Rorqual''' is the fifth most expensive and the fifth largest of all non-limited [[:Category:Miner|Miners]]. It has 3 [[Turrets|Medium Mining Lasers]]. | The '''Rorqual''' is the fifth most expensive and the fifth largest of all non-limited [[:Category:Miner|Miners]]. It has 3 [[Turrets|Medium Mining Lasers]]. It can mine fairly fast and can fit a substantial amount of [[Ores]] in its cargo hold. It has a mining range of 5500 studs and takes a minimum of ~333 seconds to fill up its hold. Huge amounts of [[Credits]] can be made if used in sync with a [[Prepravca]] or another large trader. | ||
== | == Appearance == | ||
The back of the '''Rorqual''' contains a small teleporter to the cockpit, which is just a small metal box. In front of the | The back of the '''Rorqual''' contains a small teleporter to the cockpit, which is just a small metal box. In front of the gray pilot's seat, you will see a white screen that has colorful buttons. There is also a fluorescent light above the screen, lighting up the room. | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
* Third highest Cargo Hold of all obtainable Miners. | * Third-highest Cargo Hold of all obtainable Miners. | ||
* Large [[Ores | * Large [[Ores|Ore]] Hold. | ||
* Earns a | * Earns a good amount of [[Credits]]. | ||
* Tied with its VIP counterpart the [[Mammoth]] | * Tied with its VIP counterpart, the [[Mammoth]] for 3rd highest health of all non-limited [[:Category:Miner|Miners]]. | ||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* Slow top speed and turn speed. | * Slow top speed and turn speed. | ||
* | * It can take a while to get a full Ore Hold, usually taking 6–7 minutes to fill up. | ||
* The slow pace and vulnerability of the '''Rorqual '''make it a prime target for [[Pirating|Pirates]]. | * The slow pace and vulnerability of the '''Rorqual '''make it a prime target for [[Pirating|Pirates]]. | ||
* The positioning of the [[Turrets|Lasers]] makes it so that you have to face directly toward the target [[Ores | * The positioning of the [[Turrets|Lasers]] makes it so that you have to face directly toward the target [[Ores]] in order to mine it with maximum efficiency. | ||
* [[Aliens]] often target [[:Category:Miner|Miners]]. | * [[Aliens]] often target [[:Category:Miner|Miners]]. | ||
== Safety == | == Safety == | ||
* Make sure you always check if any enemies are coming every 30 seconds, either by looking around or | * Make sure you always check if any enemies are coming every 30 seconds, either by looking around or using the [[Minimap]]. | ||
* | * As with most [[:Category:Miner|Miners]], don't mine at war. | ||
* Stay close to friendly combat ships when possible. They can help protect you from enemies. | * Stay close to friendly combat ships when possible. They can help protect you from enemies. | ||
* Try finding a [[Factions|Faction]] that has a lot of [[Ores]] around its [[Starbase]] and is not using as many [[:Category:Miner|Miners]]. | |||
* Try finding a [[Factions|Faction]] that has a lot of [[Ores | |||
==Version History== | ==Version History== | ||
*Received a remodel in ? | *Received a remodel in ? | ||
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*Buff in .61i that increased the [[Mining]] range by 1000. | *Buff in .61i that increased the [[Mining]] range by 1000. | ||
*Explosion range decreased from 250 to 125 in .65b. | *Explosion range decreased from 250 to 125 in .65b. | ||
*Shields and Hull decreased from 2,500/5,000 to 2,000/4,000 in .75a10. | |||
*Shields and Hull increased to 2,900/7,150 with the removal of resistance in an unknown version. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Brings in about 6,550 credits without any Loyalty per run, but can earn up to 13500. | * Brings in about 6,550 credits without any Loyalty per run, but can earn up to 13500. | ||
* The ship was chosen for the 4th of July Event. The event ship, the [ | * The ship was chosen for the 4th of July Event. The event ship, the [[Patriotic Rorqual]], is better in terms of health, mining range, mining speed, and [[Ores]] mined per second. | ||
* The original '''Rorqual''' model was very similar to [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Rorqual a ship of the same name] in EVE Online. | * The original '''Rorqual''' model was very similar to [https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Rorqual a ship of the same name] in EVE Online. | ||
* One of the most commonly used Miners. | * One of the most commonly used Miners. |