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Sagittarius A*

2017-07-27T07:09:30Z

188.193.98.160: /* The Right Stuff */

{{SystemInfobox
|controller = None
|government = None
|allegiance = None
|population = 0
|security = 0|image = Sagittarius A 2015-09-23 22-32-31.jpg}}
{{quote|Supermassive Black Holes tend to form when an initial Black Hole begins to swallow even more mass including other Black Hole. With time they acquire a vast mass - and become a key compoment of the galaxy. With much of the other galactic mass rotating around them and can be several million solar masses.|In-Game Description}}

'''Sagittarius A*''', often abbreviated as '''Sag A*''' or "Saga", is a famous system that serves as the exact centre of the galaxy. It is home to the game's only known Supermassive Black Hole, and a much smaller white star called Source 2. The system is very popular due to its significance as the centre of the galaxy, and is a common destination for [[explorer]]s.

Sagittarius A* is 25,900 light years from Sol. It will take roughly 700 jumps to reach the system with a 35-40ly jump range. The record time for reaching Sagittarius A* is around 8-9 hours of nonstop play and not exploring the systems on the way there. Normally, a realistic, profitable voyage to Sagittarius A* and back will take a few weeks.
==A Guide to Getting There==
A voyage to Sagittarius A* and back is not easy - in fact, it is sometimes said to be quite dangerous, but if you ping every system with your [[Discovery Scanner]] and explore the ones that look valuable, it can be extremely profitable - you can make several tens of millions from a Sagittarius A* trip.
===The Right Stuff===

If you want to set off on the journey, you need to be equipped properly''':'''
*'''An exploration ship''' - you can't go exploring without having a ship meant for it! [[Diamondback Explorer]]s are particularly recommended for exploration due to their low cost (2 million credits) and very high maximum jump range (34ly). [[Asp Explorer]]s have a higher jump range at 37ly, but they are much more expensive at a price of 6 million credits. [[Anaconda]]s are capable of reaching up to 40ly, but it is extremely expensive. Shorter voyages to other locations like the Orion Nebula can be accomplished in a [[Cobra MkIII]] or a [[Hauler]], however.
*'''Advanced Discovery Scanner''' - most systems, especially systems with hot, white stars, will have objects that are over 1,000 light-seconds away from the star and will not be detected with an Intermediate or Basic scanner.
*'''[[Detailed Surface Scanner]]''' - Detailed surface scans will maximise the amount of credits you can get by scanning objects.
*'''Class D modules''', except [[Frame Shift Drive]] (FSD) - Having Class D modules will increase your jump range, but your FSD must be the best it can possibly be. The best FSDs cost around 4-5 million credits. By the way, if you get worried downgrading your modules to Class D, don't. You don't actually need anything other than Class D (Except your FSD, of course), including [[Life Support]], [[Power Plant]], and [[Thrusters]]. Installing an A-rated smaller Power Plant in some cases might be preferable to a D-rated larger one, due to higher heat efficiency which will make scooping stars a lot easier.
*'''Fuel Scoop '''- there are no stations on the way to Sagittarius A*, which means you'll have to fly into a star's corona to refill your fuel tank. Equip the best one you can afford, you don't want to spend more time next to the star than you absolutely need to.
*Bringing weapons and most utility modules is not recommended! There will probably be no-one around to attack you while exploring, and having weapons or utility slots on board will decrease your jump range. The only utility modules that would be of any use are heat-sinks and shield boosters.
*Shields are useful for preventing damage when landing on planets and for the occasional pirate on return to civilization. Also useful for protection from players who occasionally hang around Sagittarius A* preying on unprotected explorers.
*[[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]]s are handy to have but they're not essential. Your modules will deteriorate over time and it's likely you will warp into a not-nice location along the way. They don't reduce your jump range.
===Patience is Key===
Sagittarius A* isn't exactly a walk down the street - it's 25,900 light years away from sol. You read that right - Twenty-five thousand light years from [[Sol]]. You won't be able to plop yourself in the seat of an Asp Explorer, hop on over to the centre of the galaxy, and get back to Earth in time for tea at grandma's. It takes, at the absolute minimum, 8 hours to get there. That's not an awfully long time, but remember that the guy that got there in 8 hours did literally nothing else but get to his destination, and 8 hours is just the time it took to get there, and it's unknown how long he spent getting back to Sol.

If you want a profitable voyage, you'll need both time and patience and you must be able to handle being away from civilisation for a few weeks of playing until you get to the core where it's likely you'll meet up with other visiting explorers.
===Know What You Can Scoop===
Not every star is scoopable - only 7 star types are scoopable:
*Red Dwarf Stars (M)
*Orange Dwarf Stars (K)
*Yellow Dwarf Stars (G)
*Yellow-White Dwarf Stars (F)
*Blue Main Sequence Stars (A, B and O)
The sequence can be remembered with the phrase, "Oh Be A Fine Girl, Kiss Me!" or simply "KGB Foam". Be aware that T-Tauri stars are often mistaken for normal stars, as they look exactly the same - but you can tell if it's a T-Tauri star if you get into fuel scooping range and nothing happens. It will also show that it's a T-Tauri star on the system map. Be aware that sometimes you will stumble into massive swathes of space that are full of T-Tauri stars and you might run low on [[Fuel]] while inside. If this happens, search for the nearest scoopable star or if there are none nearby and you're close enough to inhabited space (<1,000ly), you can get someone with [[Fuel Transfer Drone]] to help out.

Running out of fuel in the middle of a voyage is the worst thing that can happen to an explorer - without fuel, you can't make jumps, your modules will run out of power, and you'll be left to die. Unless the fuel rats manage to save you.

==System Layout==
* Sagittarius A*
** [[Sagittarius A*]]
** [[/Source 2/]]

==Notes==
* Sagittarius A* is the only known Supermassive Black Hole in the game - as well as being one of the largest objects.
* Being the centre of the galaxy, Sagittarius A* is one of the most popular systems outside of inhabited space. It is particularly popular with explorers, but caution is advised if going there in Open Play as some explorers have had issues with gankers waiting at the black hole to interdict unarmed explorers going to the system.
* Many explorers have pleaded to have a special community goal to colonise the system and build [[Starport]]s there.
* Special voyages have been proposed to bring an [[Unknown Artefact]] to the black hole and see if it will do anything. None have been attempted due to how far away it is, the knowledge that it might do nothing at all, and the fact that Unknown Artefacts attack your ship's modules.
* On 18/02/16 Sagittarius A* became the first location where the theoretical instance cap was broken with over 50 player ships in the same visible space. Soon after this record was again broken with 101 players recorded.
* The maximum surface scan range for Sagittarius A* is 144,278 Ls.<ref>http://i.imgur.com/O1xSG6I.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ndBXYV2.jpg
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* It's essentially a harmless graphical entity. They haven't put in any particular hazards yet.

== References ==
<references />

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sagittarius A 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A* info
Sagittarius A at 1AU 2015-09-23.jpg|Sagittarius A at 1 AU
Green boundy line at 40LS 0379.jpg|Green boundary line at 40LS
Source 2 Class B star 2015-09-23.jpg|Source 2 Class B star
Sagittarius A.png|Sagittarius A*
</gallery>
[[Category:Star systems with in-game descriptions]]

Hauler

2015-06-21T20:00:27Z

188.193.168.11: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = hauler4.jpg
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| cost = 52,720
| topspeed = 203
| boostspeed = 305
| manoeuvrability = 6
| shields = 65
| armour = 90
| hullmass = 14
| cargocapacity = 8
| fuelcapacity = 4
| jumprange = 9.87
| utility = 2
| small = 1
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Small
|dimensions = 28.6L - 26.2W - 10.4H|type = Freighter|maxjumprange = 31.68}}
{{quote|The Hauler is Zorgon Peterson's low level entry in the freighter market and has been a big success. A large cargo capacity (for its size), cheap purchase price and low running costs have made these the most popular small cargo ships in human space.|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a light freighter that was designed to give pilots a [[ships|ship]] with a sizeable cargo hold for a relatively low price. It is not a [[combat]] ship however; it is slow for its size, poorly armoured and shielded, and features only a single small weapon [[hardpoint]].

The Hauler is the true start point of most [[trader]]s' careers; it is the first step up from the Sidewinder that is not a pure combat ship, and is well suited to the trading of [[List of Rare Commodities|rare commodities]].

This craft is also good for exploration; with its relatively long jump range when geared for exploring (28.55LY), not only is it affordable for early [[explorer]]s, but many explorers actively prefer it even when they can afford a more expensive craft. Low overhead in terms of purchase price, [[outfitting]], [[fuel]], maintenance, and even insurance, means high profit. If used correctly, this ship can allow new pilots to turn a large profit quickly.

The small weapon hardpoint is located under the nose of the ship.

==Purchase Locations==

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
|Regira (A)
|Clayton Orbital
|Apr 11, 2015
|-
| Asellus Primus
| Beagle 2 Landing
|
|-
| Beta Trianguli Australis
| Hutchinson City
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
| Bolg
| Moxon's Mojo
|
|-
| Rakapila
| Stone Enterprise
| Gamma ?
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub
|
|-
| Chemaku
| Crampton Port
|
|-
| Eravate
| Ackerman Market
| 02-22-2015
|-
| Aiabiko
| Gooch Terminal
|
|-
|Aphra
|Beckman Terminal
|May 25, 2015
|-
| [[Aulin]]
| [[Aulin Enterprise]]
| Beta 3.9
|-
| FK5 2550
| Samokutyayev Dock
| Gamma ?
|-
| FK5 2550
| Vela Ring
| Gamma ?
|-
|HIP 97384
|Eilenberg Gateway
|June 21, 2015
|-
| LTT 15449
| Reilly Dock
| Gamma ?
|-
| Korovii
| Casper Ring
| Dec 21, 2014
|-
| Brani
| Akiyama Market
| Dec 22, 2014
|-
| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| Lwen
| Oliver Enterprise
| Jan 1, 2015
|-
| Cauani
| Hardy City
| Jan 1, 2015
|-
| Kremainn
| Wohler Terminal
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
|Bolos
|Vizcaino Horizons
|May 16, 2015
|-
| Una
42 AQUILAE
| Hoard Orbital
Baker Hub
| Feb 19, 2015
Feb 20, 2015
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway (10% discount)
|June 12, 2015
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x4] || C || 2 || 2
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 2 || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 1
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Peek of the week 37.jpg|Cockpit concept
Screenshot_0002.jpg|Hauler in dock
Hauler landing.JPG|landing Hauler
Hauler 1.png
Hauler 3.png
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Freighter]]
[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
[[ru:Hauler]]

Python

2015-02-16T11:50:34Z

188.193.247.253: /* Specifications */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Python2.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 56,978,179
| topspeed = 240
| boostspeed = 310
| maneuverability = 6
| shields = 260
| armour = 260
| hullmass = 350
| cargocapacity = 82
| fuelcapacity = 32
| jumprange = 8.23
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 2
| large = 3
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 3
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Medium
}}
{{quote|Another classic design that has survived the centuries. The first vessel was constructed in 2700 by Whatt and Pritney Ship Constructions. With the demise of the company and after various mergers and takeovers the ship design is now owned by Faulcon deLacy. The ship remains the slow and sturdy craft it was originally famous for and some smaller navies still use this class as a patrol cruiser (although tiny compared to the Imperial Interdictors and Federal Battle cruisers).|In-Game Description}}

The '''Python''' is a heavily armed and well-protected craft, boasting considerable maneuverability for its hulking size. Despite being exceptionally powerful and potentially useful in a variety of roles, the Python does suffer from exceptionally high operating costs, making it a potentially cost-prohibitive option for many pilots.

Because of some unknown reason, the Python's fuel costs a lot more than if you were to use a Type 6 Transport. If someone knows why, feel free to write it here. 32 tons of fuel is close to 160,000 CR when refueling the Python.

It is considered by some to be the most effective balance between firepower, maneuverability, and protection currently available. In addition to being capable of holding its own against the larger Anaconda in a toe-to-toe frontal battle through its substantial protection and firepower, the Python is generally agile enough to comfortably deal with smaller fighter classes without having to rely on turret mounts.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 2,848,908 CR
|-
! Type:
| Heavy Multipurpose
|-
! Crew:
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 82 (Max 292*)
|-
! Dimensions:
| 125L 45W 25H (estimated)
|}

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
| Alioth
| Golden gate
| 1.06
|-
| Arexe
| Janes Horizon
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
| Cerno
| Kanwar Enterprise
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
|
|-
| BD+75 58
| Stephenson Station
| Jan 6, 2015
|-
| FK5 2550
| Samokutyayev Dock ''(Correct in Gamma)''
|
|-
| HO HSI
| Hand Ring
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Ho Hsien
| Dutton Station
| Dec 30, 2015
|-
| HR 7793
| Benyovszky Ring
| Jan 21, 2015
|-
| Leesti
| George Lucas
| Jan 1, 2015
|-
| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| LHS 2764A
| Low Orbital
|
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City (Release 1.03)
|
|-
| LHS 3564
| Froude Enterprise
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| LP 811-17
| Doyle Dock
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|-
| Maljenni
| Bowsersox Enterprise
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| Meliontit
| Abe Hub
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| Mizar
| Judson Station ''(Gamma 1.05)''
|
|-
| Quivira
| Godel Dock
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Saktsak
| Bursch Enterprise
|
|-
| Cebalrai
| Hornblower Dock
| Jan 10, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Wolf 562
| Hopkins Port
| Jan 13, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Nehet
| Xuesen Orbital
| Jan 14, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Bhritzameno
| Feynman Terminal
| Jan 14, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Jan 24, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align:center;" | Category
! style="text-align:center;" | Default System
! style="text-align:center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align:center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align:center;" | Max Class
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
|
''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''
|
<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
3

3

3
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
|
[[Pulse Laser]] (L)

[[Pulse Laser]] (L)
|
H

H
|
1

1
|
2

2
|-
| Utility Mount
|
''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''

''Not Equipped''
|
<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
0

0

0

0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
| I
| 1
| 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]]
| E
| 7
| 7
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]]
| E
| 6
| 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]]
| E
| 5
| 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]]
| E
| 4
| 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]]
| E
| 7
| 7
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]]
| E
| 6
| 6
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32]
| C
| 5
| 5
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
|
[[Shield Generator]]

[[Cargo Rack]] (x32)

[[Cargo Rack]] (x32)

[[Cargo Rack]] (x16)

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

[[Discovery Scanner|Basic Discovery Scanner]]

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

[[Cargo Rack]] (x2)
|
E

E

E

E

?

?

E

?

E
|
6

5

5

4

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

1

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

1
|
6

6

6

5

5

4

3

3

2
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
HighResScreenShot_2014-11-19_11-35-55.jpg|Python interior
Python_Screenshot_3.jpg
Python_Screenshot_6.jpg
Python.jpg
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Multipurpose]]