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The '''''Rorqual''''' is a popular | The '''''Rorqual''''' is a popular '''[[:Category:Miner|Miner]]'''-Class ship commonly seen in Galaxy. | ||
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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]]. | 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 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. | 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 | * Earns a good amount of [[Credits]]. | ||
* Tied with its VIP counterpart, the [[Mammoth]] for 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]]. | ||
== 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. | * 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]] 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]]. | ||
== 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]] around its [[Starbase]] and is not using as many [[:Category:Miner|Miners]]. | ||
==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== | ||
* 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. | ||