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The '''''Rorqual''''' is a popular heavy '''[[:Category:Miner|Miner]]'''-Class ship commonly seen in Galaxy.
The '''''Rorqual''''' is a popular '''[[:Category:Miner|Miner]]'''-Class ship commonly seen in Galaxy.


{{Ship Infobox
{{Ship Infobox
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Current Model: CutingLife
Current Model: CutingLife
|credit = Free
|credit = Free
|damage_res = 30%
|description = Lumbering slowly from one asteroid to the next, the Rorqual is excellent for clearing all the ores from large swathes of space.
|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
|explosion_radius = 125
|hull = 4,000
|hull = 5,750
|image = <gallery>
|image = <gallery>
640px-Rorqual-icon.png|Overview
Rorqual-icon.png|Overview
Rorqual-front.png|Front
Rorqual-front.png|Front
Rorqual-back.png|Back
Rorqual-back.png|Back
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|ore_hold = 5,000
|ore_hold = 5,000
|r_class_range = 5,500
|r_class_range = 5,500
|shields = 2,000
|shields = 2,900
|stealth = No
|stealth = No
|title = Rorqual
|title = Rorqual
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== 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]]. Its movement speed is very slow, but it can mine fast and can fit a substantial amount of [[Ores]] in its cargo hold. Huge amounts of [[Credits]] can be made if used in sync with a [[Prepravca]] or another large trader. For its class, it has a very large amount of [[Shields]] and [[Hull]] (2500/5000). It has a mining range of 5500 studs and takes a minimum of ~333 seconds to fill up its hold.
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 ==
== Appearance ==
The back of the '''Rorqual''' contains a small teleporter to the cockpit, which is just a small metal box. In front of the grey 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.
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]] Hold.
* Large [[Ores|Ore]] Hold.
* Earns a very high amount of [[Credits]].
* Earns a good amount of [[Credits]].
* Tied with its VIP counterpart the [[Mammoth]] as 3rd highest health of all non-limited [[:Category:Miner|Miners]].
* Tied with its VIP counterpart, the [[Mammoth]] for 3rd highest health of all non-limited [[:Category:Miner|Miners]].
* Can tank quite a bit of damage. This makes [[Aliens]] much less of a threat while [[Mining]].
== Disadvantages ==
== Disadvantages ==
* Slow top speed and turn speed.
* Slow top speed and turn speed.
* Can take a while to get a full Ore Hold, usually taking 6–7 minutes to fill up.
* It can take a while to get a full Ore Hold, usually taking 6–7 minutes to fill up.
* Expensive.
* 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]] in order to mine it with maximum efficiency.
* 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]].
* Mines slightly slower than the [[M Class]].
== Safety ==
== Safety ==
* Make sure you always check if any enemies are coming every 30 seconds, either by looking around or on the [[Minimap]].
* Make sure you always check if any enemies are coming every 30 seconds, either by looking around or using the [[Minimap]].
* Always [[Mining|Mine]] in a peaceful [[Factions|Faction]] so you don't risk being attacked.
* 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.
* If you are [[Mining]] in a faction that is at [[War]], only mine near your [[Starbase]].
* If you have access to one, [[Mining|Mine]] in a [[Galaxy VIP Servers|VIP Server]] to ensure safety from other players, but beware of swarms of [[Aliens]].
* Don't mine at the [[Mega Base]] If you are at war and you aren't protected.
* 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]] around its [[Starbase]] and is not using as many [[:Category:Miner|Miners]].
* Use your health to escape [[Pirates]]. When at war with someone more powerful than you, immediately go to your [[Factions|Faction]] and dock. Your immense amount of health will make sure you will survive some attackers.
==Version History==
==Version History==
*Received a remodel in ?
*Received a remodel in ?
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*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 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==
* It is the 4th largest obtainable [https://roblox-galaxy-official.fandom.com/wiki/Category%3AMiner Miner], behind the [https://roblox-galaxy-official.fandom.com/wiki/Mammoth Mammoth],[https://roblox-galaxy-official.fandom.com/wiki/M_Class M Class] , and [[Orca]].
* 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 [https://roblox-galaxy-official.fandom.com/wiki/Patriotic_Rorqual Patriotic Rorqual], is better in terms of health, mining range, mining speed, and [[Ores]] mined per second.
* 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.

Latest revision as of 21:24, 28 April 2023

The Rorqual is a popular Miner-Class ship commonly seen in Galaxy.


Description

The Rorqual is the fifth most expensive and the fifth largest of all non-limited Miners. It has 3 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 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

  • Third-highest Cargo Hold of all obtainable Miners.
  • Large Ore Hold.
  • Earns a good amount of Credits.
  • Tied with its VIP counterpart, the Mammoth for 3rd highest health of all non-limited Miners.

Disadvantages

  • 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 Pirates.
  • The positioning of the 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 Miners.

Safety

  • Make sure you always check if any enemies are coming every 30 seconds, either by looking around or using the Minimap.
  • As with most Miners, don't mine at war.
  • Stay close to friendly combat ships when possible. They can help protect you from enemies.
  • Try finding a Faction that has a lot of Ores around its Starbase and is not using as many Miners.

Version History

  • Received a remodel in ?
  • Received a small buff in .59a so people can choose this over the Mammoth.
  • Received a buff around .59b - .59c (real version unknown) that added 1000 Ore Hold and an extra Small Mining Laser.
  • Received a nerf that removed the extra Small Mining Laser in around .59d, but the Ore Hold wasn't affected by the nerf.
  • Received a buff that increased its Mining range by 50%.
  • Received a nerf around .60d that removed a Medium Mining Laser on top of the ship.
  • Nerf was reversed in .60d that removed the Medium Mining Laser on top of the ship.
  • Received a massive buff in .61e4 that doubled health and added some damage resistance.
  • Received another remodel, in .61h
  • Buff in .61h(?) that added 500 Shield, 1000 Hull, Warp Drive, but removed 1000 Ore Hold and 30 Top Speed.
  • Buff in .61i that increased the Mining range by 1000.
  • 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

  • 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 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 a ship of the same name in EVE Online.
  • One of the most commonly used Miners.
Original Rorqual Model
Second Rorqual Model
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