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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image              = Orca_Newsletter_50_2.jpg
| image              = Orca-Earth-like-Planet.png
| manufacturer        = Saud Kruger
| manufacturer        = Saud Kruger
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| type                = Passenger Liner
| cost                = 48,539,887
| cost                = 48,539,887
| topspeed            = 304
| insurance          = 2,426,994
| boostspeed         = 385
| factionreq          =
| manoeuvrability    = 2
| factionrank        =
| shields            = 114
| expansionreq        =
| landingpad          = Large
| dimensions         = 130.4m x 50.8m x 22.7m
| seats              = 2
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 290
| masslock            = 13
| armour              = 396
| armour              = 396
| hullmass           = 580
| armourhardness      = 55
| shields            = 233
| heatcapacity        = 262
| fuelcapacity        = 32
| manoeuvrability    = 1
| topspeed           = 308
| maxtopspeed        = 348
| boostspeed          = 390
| maxboostspeed      = 441
| jumprange          = 11.10
| maxjumprange        = 36.17
| cargocapacity      = 72
| cargocapacity      = 72
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| maxcargocapacity    = 194
| jumprange          =  
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              =  
| small              =  
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| large              = 1
| huge                =  
| huge                =  
| size1              =  
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| size2              = 2
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| size3              = 1
| size4              = 1
| size4              = 1
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| size5              = 3
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| size6              = 1
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| size7              =  
| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| reservedic          = 1x Size 5 Cargo Rack<br>1x Size 6 Cargo Rack
| reservedic          =  
| landingpad          = Large
|scooptimised=No}}
|dimensions = 130.4L - 50.8W - 22.7H|type = Large Cruise Ship|maxjumprange = 19.41|maxtopspeed = 348|maxboostspeed = 441|maxcargocapacity = 184|masslock = 15}}
{{quote|The Orca is a high-end passenger ship manufactured by Saud Kruger, the market leader in civilian-transport vessels. Like Saud Kruger's other ships, the Orca can accommodate a luxury-tier passenger cabin, allowing it to transport passengers in comfort and style. The Orca has not been designed for combat or exploration, however, and its internal compartments cannot accommodate military modules.|In-Game Description}}
{{quote|Saud Kruger are famed for their range of luxury passenger vessels. This is their top of the line vessel (although they do offer custom built vessels that are bigger) and is capable of carrying passengers in extreme comfort and elegance. For its size and class it's also quite capable of defending itself.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Orca''' is a large [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Saud Kruger]]. One of the galaxy's most popular passenger liners, the Orca combines Saud Kruger's signature sleek aesthetics and luxury accommodations into a relatively affordable package in the large-size ship range. As with other Saud Kruger vessels, it is capable of equipping Luxury-class [[Passenger Cabin]]s, a manufacturer-exclusive feature. Although the Orca's initial specifications are not especially impressive given its heavy focus on [[Passenger Carrier|passenger transport]], with the right modules and [[Engineers|engineering]] it can be transformed into a surprisingly manoeuvrable ship with above-average jump range. In most roles, the Orca can get the job done in style.
 
==Overview==
The Orca is Saud Kruger's middle-of-the-road passenger liner. It has greater passenger capacity than the [[Dolphin]], but less than the [[Beluga Liner]]. Although generally comparable in size to medium ships, its dimensions nonetheless exceed the limits of medium [[Landing Pad]]s, relegating it to the status of a large ship. Consequently some may overlook the Orca in favor of the larger Beluga Liner, but the Orca's sleeker design makes it easier to fly and allows it to attain a greater jump range.
 
Where officially its maneuverability is slightly better than an [[Anaconda]] and worse than a Beluga Liner, in practice the Orca handles far better than this rating suggests. It has a remarkably high turn rate, especially yaw, high acceleration and max speed, and it is very good at strafing and ramming. However, its relatively small [[Power Plant]] and limited hardpoint capacity prevent it from becoming a great combat ship. Its large size makes it an easy target, and its shields are mediocre at best for a ship of this size and class. The Orca's armour, on the other hand, can be modified to values on par with other medium combat ships, such as the [[Federal Assault Ship]], and pilots outfitting an Orca for combat tend to fly it shieldless with the largest possible [[Hull Reinforcement Package]]s and [[Module Reinforcement Package]]s. This also makes it possible for the Orca to wade into anti-[[Thargoid]] combat, though better options are available. One of the biggest drawbacks of an Orca in combat is its hardpoint placement; all hardpoints are on the underside of the ship, making it easy for enemy ships to stay out of the Orca's firing range. This has not stopped a handful of pilots from setting up groups dedicated to combat in Orcas, and like any ship, it is still formidable with engineering and skilled pilots.
 
The jump range of the Orca can reach a rather impressive average of 36 ly before [[Engineers|Engineering]], making it a solid choice for an [[Explorer|exploration]] ship at a fraction of the price of the Anaconda. This makes the Orca a better ship for long distance passenger hauling than most others and contributes heavily to its role as a cruise ship, allowing Commanders to take high-paying VIPs many light-years. Its range is still less than that of a [[Diamondback Explorer]] or [[Asp Explorer]], which are both a fraction of the price.
 
As a [[trader]] or [[miner]] the Orca is a very bad option. In both aspects, the [[Type-7 Transporter]] is a far better option especially due to the Orca's huge pricetag. At a maximum 194T of possible cargo it has the lowest of any large ship, even lower when shielded.


The '''Orca''' is a large ship manufactured by Saud Kruger and is currently one of three known passenger ships, the others being the [[Beluga Liner]] and the as of yet unreleased [[Dolphin]].
The biggest downside the Orca has is its pricetag; it is only slightly better at its roles than the Dolphin or Type-7 but at more than ten times the cost. It is also worse than the Beluga Liner at everything but jump range; Commanders looking for passenger missions may choose it instead. The Orca is very good at carrying passengers long range, however because of the weight it is ill-advised to bring bulk passengers long range; at which point the Dolphin outclasses the Orca.


As a passenger ship, it and it's bigger cousin, the Beluga Liner can carry the luxury suite cabins which can transport VIP's.
[[File:Convergence orca.png|thumb|250px|Orca hardpoints convergence]]
The Orca's hardpoints are placed as follows: all three hardpoints are located on the underside of the ship, with the single Class 3 hardpoint positioned in front of the front landing gear, and the two Class 2 hardpoints behind it and side by side. This placement is ideal for [[fixed]] weapons. The cockpit is located on the bottom of massive window in the front of the ship, with the pilot seat on the left side. From there the pilot enjoys excellent viewing angles in all directions but down. The Orca also has a second pilot seat and is compatible with [[Multicrew]].


It handles far better than its official maneuverability rating might indicate, with a remarkably high turn rate combined with high acceleration, and even--unlike the Imperial Clipper, with similar maneuverability--a very powerful strafing ability. Its very weak shields, even weaker than those of the Clipper, combined with its large silhouette (easy target) hinder (but do not entirely prevent) attempts to use it as a serious combat ship, but fully geared and in skilled hands it makes for an extremely hard target or dangerously effective pirate.
The Orca's [[heat]] dispersion capabilities are relatively poor, so caution must be taken when adding or engineering modules with a high thermal load. The ship is especially prone to overheat when scooping fuel. A silver lining to this inconvenience is that it can be combined with [[Silent Running]] and a weapon modified with [[Thermal Conduit]] to deal massive amounts of damage.


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
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! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
!Notes
! Discount
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|Achenar
|Macmillian Terminal
|May 8, 2015
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| Afli
| Pu City
| Feb 15, 2015
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| Afli
| Quetelet Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
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| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| Sept 26, 2016
|-20%
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| Arexe
|Shinrarta Dezhra
| Janes Horizon
|Jameson Memorial
| Jan 3, 2015
|Always available
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|10% discount
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|-
|Arjung
|Brestla
|Hiyya Orbital
|i Sola Prospect
|Apr. 25, 2015
|Always available
|
|20% surcharge
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| AZ Cancri
|Alioth
| Fisher Station
|Irkutsk
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|Oct. 11, 2020
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|20% discount
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|-
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Lalande 4268
|Adams Orbital
|Lowry Ring
|June 7, 2015
|Mar. 3, 2019
|
|15% discount
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| EZ Aquarii
|Momus Reach
| Magnus Gateway
|Ralphus
|
|Mar. 3, 2019
|
|15% discount
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| Fular
|Lembava
| Kotov Orbital
|Goldstein Port
|
|Mar. 3, 2019
|
|15% discount
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|-
| GD 219
|Ix
| McKee Ring
|Scully-Power Station
| Jan. 23, 2015
|Mar. 3, 2019
|
|15% discount
|-
|-
| HIP 105408
|Kruger 60
| Binney Horizons
|Kepler Gateway
| Jan 4, 2015
|Mar. 3, 2019
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|-
| HR 7793
|Atagat
| Benyovszky Ring
|Glashow City
| Jan 21, 2015
|Mar. 3, 2019
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|-
|-
| Bhritzameno
|Cemiess
| Feynman Terminal
|Shoemaker City
| 14 Jan. 2015 (Version 1.04)
|Mar. 3, 2019
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|-
| Branglal
|Exioce
| Skripochka Gateway
|Macmillan Depot
| Gamma 1.05
|Mar. 3, 2019
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|-
|CD-87 103
|Mizar
|Shajn City
|Judson Station
|Jun 29, 2016
|Mar. 3, 2019
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|-
|-
| Clayakarma
|Alkaid
| Kaleri Gateway
|Camus Orbiter
|
|Mar. 3, 2019
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|-
|Chona
|Smoot Terminal
|Jan 16, 2016
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|-
| LFT 367
| Levi-Montalcini Terminal
| Feb 15, 2015
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|-
| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
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|-
|LHS 531
|Nelson Terminal
|May 17, 2015
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|LHS 2651
|Kennan Dock
|June 7, 2015
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| LHS 3262
| Sy Base
| Gamma 1.05
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| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
| Release 1.03
|
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| LP 694-16
| Chapman Terminal
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| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
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|LTT 15278
|Zholobov Enterprise
|May 19, 2015
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|LTT 2337
|Bowen Terminal
|Oct 11,2015
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|Maridal
|Vonarburg
|May 11, 2015
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|Neto
|Ising Vision
|April 2 2016
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|NU-1 COLUMBAE
|MOORE RING
|Aug 26 2015
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|Nyororor
|Biermann Dock
|April 29, 2015
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|Obambivas System
|Galouye Terminal
|Apr, 13, 2015
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|Okinura
|Fisher Terminal
|Feb 23, 2016
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|Porta
|39 Tauri
|Aug 21, 2015
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| Qama
| Thurston Ring
| Feb 18, 2015
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| Saktsak
| Bursch Enterprise
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| Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Beta-1
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| Turona
| McNair Terminal
| Jan 18, 2015
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| TURIR
| Brooks Terminal
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| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
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| V374 Pegasi
| Mackeller Hub
| Jan. 22, 2015
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| Xihe
| Zhen Dock
| Jan 18, 2015
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|Yawa
|Dean Hub
|16: Jan 2016
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| YZ Ceti
| Clement Orbital
| May 22 2016
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|}
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{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}


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


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| Fuel Store
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
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|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
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| [[Cargo Rack]] <sup>[r]</sup> [x16] || E || 4 || 5
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
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| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
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| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
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| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
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*''(L) = Loaned Module''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
* <sup>[r]</sup> = Reserved slot for Cargo Rack or [[Hull Reinforcement Package]]: default system cannot be changed.


==Notes==
==Notes==
* Initially decals could not be fitted. Now they can and even some basic paint jobs are available (Vibrant pack, Tactical pack, and Military pack)
*The Orca was included in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' at launch.
* The Orca is the only ship in game that cannot fit a optimal sized shield. It requires a size 6 for optimal, but can only take a size 5 in one of the size 5 slots.
*''[[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>
* The Orca sells for a 20% discount at Irkutsk in the Alioth system. (As Alioth is the political center of the Alliance, a system permit is required. Places to get such a permit include Rominger Dock in the 78 Ursae Majoris system. Look for the "Making Friends And Going Places" job on the Bulletin Board.)
 
* A 'fasten seatbelt' tone will sound in the cabin when using this ship's boost.
==Trivia==
* According to the Newsletter #84, with 0.016% of players piloting it the Orca is the least popular ship in the game.
*The Orca was the first Saud Kruger ship present in ''Elite Dangerous'', and remained the only Saud Kruger ship available until the addition of the [[Beluga Liner]].
*Activating the Orca's boost will cause a "fasten seatbelts" chime to sound in the cockpit.
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
Ship Introducing Orca - Elite Dangerous Short cinematic video
File:The Orca Elite Dangerous
File:Journey to the galactic roof - Elite Dangerous exploration montage
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery navigation="true">
<gallery>
File:Orca_Newsletter_50.jpg
Orca.jpg
File:Passenger_ship.jpg|Passenger ships
Orca cockpit view.jpg|Cockpit view
File:Orca.jpg
ED-Orca-spaceship-cockpit-sideview.png|Orca cockpit sideview
EliteDangerous64 2016-03-13 01-06-59.png|Orca Sunglare 01
Bp-orca.png|Saud Kruger Orca Blueprint
EliteDangerous64 2016-03-13 01-07-30.png|Orac Sunglare 02
Orca and Coriolis.png|Orca and Coriolis station
EliteDangerous64 2016-03-13 01-07-55.png|Orca Sunglare 03
Orca-Earth-like-Planet.png|Orca and an Earth-like planet
EliteDangerous64 2016-03-13 01-08-31.png|Orca Sunglare 04
File:Orca in station ED.jpg|Orca in station
20160331163734_1.jpg|Cockpit view.
File:Orca Ship Rear ED.jpg|Orca rear
20160401045245_1.jpg|Orca with the Black Friday paintjob.
File:Orca and Flora at Praea Euq NN-A b1-3.jpg|Orca and Flora at Praea Euq NN-A b1-3
20160406111723_1.jpg|Luxurious waste collector
20160405223047_1.jpg|Orca flying above icy body surface
20160510211150_1.jpg|Orca Over Earth-Like Planet
20160510161732_1.jpg|Orca Landed On Planet
New Africa rising 01.jpg|New Africa rising 01 - taken on Mitterand Hollow in Epsilon Indi
New Africa rising 02.jpg|New Africa rising 02 - taken on Mitterand Hollow in Epsilon Indi
O-Type star and Orca.png|Orca escaping the grasp of an O-Type Star|link=http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Orca
20160828004654_1.jpg|Orca mining within an Ice Ring.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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