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{{quote|Expanding into the passenger liner market, Zorgon Peterson presents the Lynx Highliner. This medium-sized vessel has considerable passenger cabin capacity potential, a notable jump range and good straight-line speed. The Lynx Highliner is also surprisingly robust, with solid defences offering protection from external threats.|In-Game Description}} | {{quote|Expanding into the passenger liner market, Zorgon Peterson presents the Lynx Highliner. This medium-sized vessel has considerable passenger cabin capacity potential, a notable jump range and good straight-line speed. The Lynx Highliner is also surprisingly robust, with solid defences offering protection from external threats.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Lynx Highliner''' is a medium [[Passenger | The '''Lynx Highliner''' is a medium [[Passenger Liner|passenger liner]] [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. Designed for passenger safety and comfort,<ref name=":0" /> it features business and economy class cabins and can be outfitted with Mk II cabins. It was released for [[credits]] and [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]] owners on 28 April 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-operations An Update on Operations] - 22 April 2026 - Elite Dangerous website</ref><ref name=":1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20260429004806/https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0 Elite Dangerous - 4.3.3.0 Update Notes] - Elite Dangerous website - 28 April 2026</ref> It's also available in the [[Pre-Built Ships]] store for 0 [[ARX]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[File:Convergence lynx.png|thumb|250px|Lynx hardpoints convergence]] The Lynx Highliner was designed for passenger comfort and safety.<ref name=":0" /> It can carry up to 225 passengers.<ref name=":1" /> It has a high shield and hull strength.<ref name=":0" /> It is optimized for defense with 1 large and 4 medium hardpoints.<ref name=":0" /> This makes it the most secure passenger liner to date.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit is refurbished from the [[Adder]]. | [[File:Convergence lynx.png|thumb|250px|Lynx hardpoints convergence]] The Lynx Highliner was designed for passenger comfort and safety.<ref name=":0" /> It can carry up to 225 passengers.<ref name=":1" /> It has a high shield and hull strength.<ref name=":0" /> It is optimized for defense with 1 large and 4 medium hardpoints.<ref name=":0" /> This makes it the most secure passenger liner to date.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit is refurbished from the [[Adder]]. | ||
Unlike other ships, the Lynx has two entrances, both of which are within the ship's chassis instead of situated externally. Boarding ramps extend from the entrances and provide access when the ship has landed. | The Lynx's Large hardpoint is located on top of the middle of the ship. Its Medium hardpoints are placed in pairs on the sides; one in front not far behind the cockpit, the other in back where the hull flares outward leading to the engines. | ||
There is one Utility hardpoint located underneath the ship next to the cargo hatch; two more are located either side of the Large hardpoint, and the fourth is atop the back of the ship. | |||
Unlike other ships, the Lynx has two entrances, both of which are within the ship's chassis (one near the front, one near the back) instead of situated externally. Boarding ramps extend from the entrances and provide access when the ship has landed. | |||
Mk. II Business & Economy Passenger Cabins were added with the Lynx Highliner update (4.3.3.0).<ref name=":1" /> These have a 1.5x increase in passenger capacity and can currently only be equipped by the Lynx Highliner.<ref name=":1" /> | Mk. II Business & Economy Passenger Cabins were added with the Lynx Highliner update (4.3.3.0).<ref name=":1" /> These have a 1.5x increase in passenger capacity and can currently only be equipped by the Lynx Highliner.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
Unlike the line of Saud Kruger passenger liners, the Lynx Highliner cannot equip Luxury Passenger Cabins. | Unlike the line of Saud Kruger passenger liners, the Lynx Highliner cannot equip Luxury Passenger Cabins. | ||
The Lynx Highliner offers a nail-biting exploration experience. When stripped down to the bone, it breaches 80ly of max jump range when the fuel tank dips below 1/3 full. The caveat to this is the restricted slots means you are not able to fit more than the essentials, forcing Commanders into either mounting a second AFMU, a Planetary Hanger, or Supercruise Assist in the last available slot if using a Shield. | |||
== Outfitting == | == Outfitting == | ||
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File:Lynx Highliner - FULL REVIEW - Elite Dangerous | File:Lynx Highliner - FULL REVIEW - Elite Dangerous | ||
File:Elite Dangerous - Lynx- comparison to Orca. Performance tests. Combat checks | File:Elite Dangerous - Lynx- comparison to Orca. Performance tests. Combat checks | ||
File:Elite Dangerous - Lynx Highliner Passenger Build | |||
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File:Lynx Highliner at Gas Giant.jpg|Lynx Highliner at gas giant | File:Lynx Highliner at Gas Giant.jpg|Lynx Highliner at gas giant | ||
File:Lynx Highliner Launch.jpg|Lynx Highliner Launch, standard edition | File:Lynx Highliner Launch.jpg|Lynx Highliner Launch, standard edition | ||
File:Lynx Highliner with Ship Kit.jpg|Lynx Highliner with Ship Kit | |||
File:Lynx Highliner near Planet Surface.jpg|Lynx Highliner near Planet Surface | |||
File:Lynx Highliner before Planet.jpg|Lynx Highliner before planet | |||
File:Lynx Highliner and ELW.jpg|Lynx Highliner and ELW | |||
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