Saturn

The Saturn is an affordable Miner class ship with two Medium Mining Lasers.

Saturn
Overview
Health
Shields	1,450
Hull	2,150
Maneuverability
Top Speed	90
Acceleration	16
Turn Speed	0.45
Armament
Med. Turrets	2 Medium Mining Laser
Max Turret Range	5,500
Recom. Range from Target	5,500
Mining Lasers	2 Medium Mining Laser
Mining Range	5500
Utility
Cargo Hold	200
Ore Hold	2,000
Warp Drive	Yes
Stealth	No
Average Turret DPS	7
Explosion Radius	25
Cost
Estimated Manufacturing Fee	0
Estimated Manufacturing Fee	0
Estimated Materials Cost	$1420
Estimated Materials Cost	$1420
Warehouse Level	1
Warehouse Level	1
Misc
Description	A reliably affordable mining vessel, the Saturn-class is one of the cheapest configurations to support higher yield mining equipment compared to other entry level miners. As well as providing various luxuries that are otherwise standard for larger barges, the Saturn-class' high price to performance ratio makes it an appealing choice to manufacture for aspiring mining operations to manufacture and deploy en masse.
Creator	Original model: Confinium Current model: Patanautic
Version Added	.46
VIP Required	No
Loyalty Required	0% + Level 1 Starbase

Description

The Saturn has the sixth-quickest mining speed out of all standard Mining ships in the game due to its two Medium Mining Lasers. The ship has low health, only being able to withstand a few hits from Medium and Heavy weapons before being destroyed. Physically, the ship has four main thrusters behind the bridge, four large containers for Ores, and a tapered front end resembling an old model of the Advanced Miner. It takes a minimum of 150 seconds to fill up its hold.

Appearance

The Saturn interior consists only of a short, yellow and gray hallway separated from the pilot's seat by a team-colored "door." The pilot's seat is about as tall as the player, black and gray in color, and faces an empty, gray room.

Advantages

• Sixth fastest mining speed in the game.
• Sixth largest Ores hold in the game.
• The two Medium Mining Lasers have a range of 5500 studs, the same as the Rorqual.
• Affordable.

Disadvantages 

• Low Shields and Hull for its size.
• Same mining speed as the Advanced Miner which costs around 2k Credits less.
• Can be easily destroyed if too far from a Starbase/ the Megabase.
• Aliens often target Miners.

Strategy

• Check if any enemies are coming every 30 seconds, either by looking around or on the Minimap.
• Always mine in a peaceful faction to ensure safe Mining.
• If in a War, check enemy locations every 30 seconds to avoid destruction of your Ship.
• If an Alien ship or an enemy ship is approaching you, head back to base.
• If an Alien ship is targeting your Starbase while you are mining, stay where you are.
• If possible, mine in a VIP Server to ensure safety from pirates.

• Don't mine at the Mega Base during War, especially without protection.

Version History

• Received a remodel in version .56b.
• Received a buff that increased its mining range by 50%.
• Received a buff in .61e4 that doubled the ship's health and added some damage resistance.
• .61h1? - Warp Drive added.
• Received another remodel in version .65a.
• Was remodeled and renamed from “Industrial Miner” in 77b5.

Trivia

• It takes the Saturn about 2.5 minutes to get a full Ore Hold of Silicate.
• Brings in about 1875 Credits without any Loyalty per run, but can earn up to 3375.
• Used to be the biggest Miner, before the Rorqual, Mammoth, and Orca came.
• A top pick for new players because of its low cost and high credit output as it will out pay its cost in 3 runs.
• Used to be called the "Industrial Miner" and had a nicknamed called "Ind Miner".

• Industrial Miner-1.png

  Original Model

• New industrial miner.png

  Second Model