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{{ShipInfobox
| image              = Dolphin_Asteroids.jpg
| image              = Dolphin Asteroids.jpg
| manufacturer        = Saud Kruger
| manufacturer        = Saud Kruger
| dimensions          =  
| yearsproduced      = 3303-Present
| type                = Passenger Liner
| type                = Passenger Liner
| cost                = 1,337,323
| cost                = 1,337,330
| insurance          = 66,867
| factionreq          =
| factionrank        =
| expansionreq        = ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]''
| landingpad          = Small
| dimensions          = 51.8m x 20.8m x 8.8m
| seats              = 1
| multicrew          = No
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 140
| masslock            = 9
| armour              = 198
| armourhardness      = 35
| shields            = 143
| heatcapacity        = 245
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| manoeuvrability    = 3
| topspeed            = 258
| topspeed            = 258
| maxtopspeed        = 290
| boostspeed          = 361
| boostspeed          = 361
| manoeuvrability    = 3
| maxboostspeed      = 406
| shields            = 143
| jumprange          = 11.39
| armour              = 198
| maxjumprange        = 35.10
| hullmass            = 140
| cargocapacity      = 14
| cargocapacity      = 14
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| maxcargocapacity    = 88
| jumprange          = 10.67
| landingpad          = Small
| utility            = 3
| utility            = 3
| small              = 2
| small              = 2
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| size2              = 3
| size2              = 3
| size3              = 1
| size3              = 1
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| size4              = 2
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| size7              =  
| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| reservedic          = 1x Size 5 [[Reserved Compartment]]
| reservedic          =  
| maxjumprange        = 35.10
|scooptimised=No}}
| maxtopspeed        = 290
{{Quote|Like Saud Kruger's other passenger vessels, the Dolphin can accommodate a luxury-tier passenger cabin, allowing it to transport passengers in comfort. And despite costing significantly less than its sister ships, the Beluga Liner and the Orca, the Dolphin boasts the same sleek lines and refined aesthetic.|In-Game Description}}
| maxboostspeed      = 406
The '''Dolphin''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Saud Kruger]]. It is the latest in that company's line of luxury passenger ships, which are known throughout the galaxy as some of the finest vessels travelling the space lanes. A small vessel with a low asking price aimed at pilots seeking to start a career in [[Passenger Carrier|passenger transportation]], the Dolphin also boasts the ability to equip [[Passenger Cabin|luxury suite cabins]] exclusive to the Saud Kruger brand. Furthermore, with its above-average [[jump range]] and a sleek design, the Dolphin has carved out a distinct role for itself not only in the field of space tourism, but in [[Explorer|exploration]] as well.
| masslock            = 9
 
| maxcargocapacity    = 84
==Overview==
}}
The Dolphin is one of the three [[Saud Kruger]] ships designed as passenger liners, along with the [[Orca]] and [[Beluga Liner]]. Its intended role is as an entry-level passenger liner, similar to how the [[Type-6 Transporter]] is an entry-level freighter. However, the Dolphin's characteristics make it a viable ship in other roles as well.
{{Quote|Saud Kruger builds some of the finest luxury vessels traveling the space lanes. Their Dolphin class passenger vessel is able to transport a small number of people in extreme comfort.}}
 
The '''Dolphin''' is the latest addition to [[Saud Kruger]]'s line of luxury passenger ships. It’s a small vessel with a very low starter price aimed at commanders wishing to embark upon a role of a tourist pilot. As the rest of the passenger liners, the Dolphin can fit all the necessary passenger suites ensuring maximum comfort for all on board.
Passenger missions are the Dolphin's primary focus. It can carry one Luxury [[Passenger Cabin]], and up to 42 passengers when completely outfitted with Economy Cabins. Due to its high base jump range and low compartment space, the Dolphin is better suited for completing VIP contracts than bulk contracts.
 
The Dolphin excels as a budget [[explorer]]. By equipping a 4A [[Frame Shift Drive]] and the appropriate undersized and/or D-rated modules, as well as removing irrelevant optional modules, the Dolphin can hit potential jump ranges of 32-35 ly before engineering, giving it a jump range that is slightly better than the Type-6 and only marginally worse than the [[Asp Explorer]], the latter which is considerably more expensive. Once engineered, the Dolphin can reach jump ranges approaching 70 ly. The Dolphin also has excellent [[heat]] management compared to most other ships and will rarely exceed 70% heat even when fuel scooping and charging its Frame Shift Drive simultaneously. With 9 optional module slots—the same number of slots as the [[Krait Phantom]] and 1 more than both the [[Diamondback Explorer]] and Asp Explorer—the Dolphin can be outfitted with all the standard modules for exploration, including a class 5 [[Guardian Frame Shift Drive Booster]], a [[Fuel Scoop]], two [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]]s, and a [[Planetary Vehicle Hangar]]; removing [[Supercruise Assist]] and the [[Advanced Docking Computer]] frees up enough slots for a [[Repair Limpet Controller]] and [[Cargo Rack]] for storing limpets. Furthermore, the Dolphin is well suited for [[exobiologist|exobiology]] as its smaller profile makes it easier to land on uneven terrain versus medium and large ships. However, the Dolphin's 16 t fuel tank can be a hindrance during long-distance travel, as it requires more frequent refuels while traversing multiple star systems and limits extended use of Supercruise Overcharge for quickly crossing large distances within systems.


With a very decent jump-range and a sleek design, the Dolphin will surely find its place among the ever-growing space tourism.
The Dolphin can be outfitted to haul up to 84 t of cargo. This is 30 t less than the Type-6, which is around 300,000 Cr cheaper, making the Dolphin a subpar bulk [[trading]] vessel. However, the Dolphin's better jump range and mobility make it a good choice for trading [[List of Rare Commodities|Rare Commodities]] over long ranges.


It is a ship that was released in update 2.3 "The Commanders".<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=ee59a3bb5e Newsletter #10]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmpRiR1u6t4 YouTube: On the Horizon - 2.3 The Commanders Beta Livestream Part 1]</ref>
In [[combat]], the Dolphin's mobility and speed make it an agile and evasive vessel. While its offensive capability is limited to its two small hardpoints, giving it the same raw damage output as a [[Sidewinder]], they have very good convergence, making it easier to hit targets with fixed weapons. Defensively, the ship's optional module slots allow it to be outfitted with a class 5 [[Shield Generator]] on top of a mix of [[Hull Reinforcement Package]]s, [[Module Reinforcement Package]]s, and [[Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package]]s. A 4A [[Armoured Power Plant]] gives the Dolphin enough power to mount three high-rated [[Shield Booster]]s in tandem with most weapons.


==Purchase Locations==
Overall, the Dolphin is the most efficient choice for transporting VIP passengers, an effective budget exploration ship, and a more expensive alternative to the trade focused Type-6 Transporter, but it is ill-suited for combat activities due to its low damage output.
{| class="article-table sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Notes
|-
| 51 Arietis
| Dillon Hub
| April 11, 2017
| 15% discount
|-
| Arjung
| Hiyya Orbital
| April 13, 2017
| 15% discount
|-
| Borr
| Armstrong City
| April 11, 2017
| 15% discount
|-
| Kamito
| Newcomb Hub
| April 11, 2017
| 15% discount
|-
| Njokujinun
| Nyberg Vision
| April 11, 2017
| 15% discount
|-
| Teppanik
| Ohm Terminal
| April 11, 2017
| 15% discount
|-
|Euryale
|EG MAIN HQ
|April 12, 2017
|
|-
|}


==Outfitting==
[[File:Convergence dolphin.png|thumb|250px|Dolphin hardpoint convergence]]
{{Main|Outfitting}}
The Dolphin's cockpit is located at the front of the ship, and like other Saud Kruger ships, it features a tinted [[Ship Canopy|canopy]] that obscures the interior. The two small hardpoints are placed directly below the cockpit, on the underside of the ship.


All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Dolphin.
==[[Outfitting]]==
All ships are highly customisable through the [[Outfitting]] menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Dolphin.


{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
|-
| rowspan="11" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="10" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Passenger Cabin]] <sup>[r]</sup> || E || 5 || 5
| [[Passenger Cabin]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
|-
|[[Cargo Rack]] [x8]
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|E
|3
|4
|-
|-
| [[Shield Generator]]
| [[Shield Generator]] || D || 4 || 4
| D || 4 || 4
|-
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|-
|-
|[[Cargo Rack]] [x2]
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|E
|-
|1
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
|-
|''Empty''
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
| --
| --
|2
|-
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
|}
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
* <sup>[r]</sup> = [[Reserved Compartment]] for [[Cargo Rack]], [[Passenger Cabin]], [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Module Reinforcement Package]].
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
 
==Notes==
*The Dolphin was added to ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' by ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' The Commanders (update 2.3) on April 11, 2017.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/2-3-the-commanders-changelog.341916/ Frontier Forums: 2.3 The Commanders - Changelog]</ref>
*''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four removed restrictions from the restricted [[module]] slots on the [[Beluga Liner]], Dolphin, and [[Orca]], allowing modules other than [[Passenger Cabin]]s to be installed in those slots. Previously, these three Saud Kruger ships were the only ships with Passenger Cabin-only slots, a design trait that was intended to reinforce their gameplay niche as luxury passenger vessels.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/beyond-chapter-four-beta-week-1.452944/#post7126760 Frontier Forums: Beyond - Chapter Four - Beta 1, post #191]</ref>
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Dolphin Tours Elite Dangerous
File:Dolphin - Saud Kruger Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Timelapse - Orbital Velocity 9
File:The Dolphin Elite Dangerous
File:The Dolphin Review - Luxury Miniaturized -Elite Dangerous-
File:Elite Dangerous Exploration Dolphin Build - Guide
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Dolphin.jpg |Concept art from newsletters
File:Dolphin.jpg|Concept art from newsletters
Dolphinrear.jpg|Promotional art
File:Dolphin Asteroids.jpg|Dolphin and ice asteroids
Dolphin-docked.jpg|Dolphin docked
File:Dolphin-Orca-Beluga-Ships-SLF.jpg|Dolphin, Orca, Beluga and SLF
Dolphin Asteroids.jpg|Dolphin and ice asteroids
File:Dolphin-Cockpit.png|Dolphin cockpit
File:Dolphin-ship-cockpit-view.png|Dolphin ship cockpit view
File:Dolphin Ship Stern at Gas Giant.jpg|Dolphin Ship Stern at Gas Giant
File:Saud Kruger Dolphin Blueprint .jpg|Saud Kruger Dolphin Blueprint
File:Operation burning rescue.png|Dolphin in a station rescue
</gallery>
</gallery>


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