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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image              = D1-Ship.png
| image              = Beluga Liner Passenger Carrier.jpeg
| manufacturer        = Saud Kruger
| manufacturer        = Saud Kruger
| dimensions          = 209.1m length x 131.6m  width x 38.6m height
| yearsproduced      = 3302-Present
| type                = Passenger Liner
| type                = Passenger Liner
| cost                = 84532780
| cost                = 84,532,780
| insurance          = 4,226,639
| factionreq          =
| factionrank        =
| expansionreq        = ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]''
| landingpad          = Large
| dimensions          = 209.1m x 131.6m x 38.6m
| seats              = <abbr title="This ship gains a 4th seat only if Odyssey is installed.">3-4</abbr>
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = Yes
| hullmass            = 950
| masslock            = 18
| armour              = 504
| armourhardness      = 60
| shields            = 110
| heatcapacity        = 283
| fuelcapacity        = 128
| manoeuvrability    = 2
| topspeed            = 197
| topspeed            = 197
| maxtopspeed        = 230
| boostspeed          = 276
| boostspeed          = 276
| manouvrebility      = 2
| maxboostspeed      = 322
| shields            = 110
| jumprange          = 10.62
| armour              = 504
| maxjumprange        = 30.09
| hullmass            = 950
| cargocapacity      = 44
| cargocapacity      = 44
| fuelcapacity        = 128
| maxcargocapacity    = 370
| jumprange          = 10.60
| landingpad          = Large
| utility            = 6
| utility            = 6
| small              =  
| small              =  
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| large              =  
| large              =  
| huge                =  
| huge                =  
| size1              =  
| size1              = 1
| size2              =  
| size2              =  
| size3              = 4
| size3              = 4
| size4              = 1
| size4              = 1
| size5              =  
| size5              = 2
| size6              = 2
| size6              = 4
| size7              =  
| size7              =  
| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| maxjumprange        = 29.82
| reservedic          =  
| maxtopspeed        = 230
|scooptimised=No}}
| maxboostspeed      = 322
{{Quote|Manufactured by Saud Kruger, the Beluga Liner is a high-end passenger ship for those who value luxury and comfort. With the largest passenger capacity of any Saud Kruger vessel, and the ability to accommodate a luxury-tier passenger cabin, the Beluga is the only choice for those who want to travel in style.|In-Game Description}}
| maxcargocapacity    = 368
The '''Beluga Liner''' is a large [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Saud Kruger]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q YouTube: Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016]</ref> Comparable to an [[Imperial Cutter]] in mass and even bulkier in volume, the Beluga is a ponderous cruise liner designed to carry passengers to their destination in luxurious comfort. Only the Beluga and its smaller cousins the [[Orca]] and the [[Dolphin]] can be equipped with Luxury [[Passenger Cabin]] modules, allowing them to transport high-paying VIP passengers.
| manoeuvrability    = 2
 
| reservedic          = 2x Size 5 [[Reserved Compartment]]<br>2x Size 6 [[Reserved Compartment]]
==Overview==
| masslock            = 18
The largest ship in the Saud Kruger line after the [[Dolphin]] and [[Orca]], the Beluga Liner is the passenger liner equivalent of the [[Type-9 Heavy]], sacrificing the huge cargo hold to carry luxury VIPs (though the Beluga is much more maneuverable than the Type-9, and can escape interdiction easier). It is designed to accommodate even more passengers in luxury and comfort than an Orca, but this specialization comes at the cost of speed and maneuverability. The result is a slow, cumbersome ship that is difficult to fit through a station's [[Access Corridor]]; deploying the landing gear folds the ship's bulky rear fins down, making it easier to traverse. To compensate, the Beluga features a Class 7 [[Frame Shift Drive]] and a 128-tonne [[Fuel Tank]] that gives it an impressive travel range for long-distance cruises. The Beluga can also fit a [[Fighter Hangar]] to bolster its modest offensive capability, though it is in no way optimized or recommended for extensive combat.
}}
{{Quote|The Beluga Class Liner is one of the most prestigious vessels to travel the space lanes. Only the Imperial Gutamaya liners rival these glorious vessels. If you want to travel in style, this is the vessel to do it in. A fighter hangar can be equipped to these ships.|In-game Description}}
The '''Beluga Liner''' is a passenger [[Ships|ship]] added in "The Guardians" update 2.2.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more Gamescom 2016], 2016-08-17</ref> Comparable to an [[Imperial Cutter]] in mass and even bulkier in volume, the Beluga is designed to carry passengers to their destination in comfort; only it and its smaller cousins the [[Orca]] and the [[Dolphin]] can be equipped with Luxury Suite Cabin modules, allowing it to transport VIPs. Slow and cumbersome, the Beluga is difficult to maneuver inside a dock, but features a Class 7 [[Frame Shift Drive]] and a massive [[Fuel Tank]] that gives it an impressive travel range for long-distance cruises. This ship can be bought in 9 Ceti on "Fanning Vision" and in the Founders World. The Beluga Liner is one of the seven ships capable of equipping a [[Fighter Hangar]].


The ship might have heat management issues, especially while entering and exiting a hyperspace jump. This can be somewhat mitigated with higher grade power plants.
As a [[Trader|trading]] ship, the Beluga has 368t of potential space. This is fairly poor for a large, expensive ship, only beating the capacity of the significantly cheaper [[Type-7 Transporter]] by 60 tonnes. Additionally, for only slightly more than the price of a Beluga Liner, a trader seeking a reliable ship for cargo runs can purchase the higher-capacity Type-9 Heavy. Overall, the Beluga is simply an inefficient choice for trading.


The Beluga does suffer though from a lack of outfitting space to fit a [[Fighter Hangar]] and a [[Fuel Scoop]] superior to a class 4 since it cannot fit a [[Shield Generator]] of this size and of the numerous [[Reserved Compartment]]s.
The Beluga Liner makes for an interesting option as an [[Explorer|Exploration]] vessel. With proper [[Engineers|Engineering]] and a [[Guardian Frame Shift Drive Booster]], its jump range tops out at 40-50 ly depending on what other modules it is carrying, but there are cheaper, less unwieldy ships to choose from that can achieve higher jump ranges. What makes the Beluga a decent contender as an explorer is its internal space and ability to equip a [[Fighter Hangar]], it can carry every essential exploration module, a number of non-essential ones, and still have room for modules that have less usefulness out in the black, such as [[Cargo Rack]]s. Not to be overlooked is the Beluga's open cockpit layout, which provides a wide, unobstructed view and its excellent manoeuvrability in supercruise, much surpassing all the other ships in its size category.


Due to its high hull mass and lack of class 7 or above unreserved internal compartments, the Beluga is limited to fitting only Class 6 [[Shield Generator]]s. This makes it currently the only ship that is unable to fit an optimized mass shield generator.
[[File:Convergence beluga.png|thumb|250px|Beluga Liner hardpoints convergence]]
The Beluga Liner performs poorly in [[combat]]. While the ship does boast better hardpoints and maneuverability than the Type-9, the five Class 2 hardpoints are positioned in a way that does not allow them good coverage areas or firing arcs, making it difficult to keep even turreted mounts on targets. The biggest downside is the shield generator and hull mass, which make the Beluga very easy to take down with even moderate fire. Combined with its colossal size making it a ridiculously large target, the Beluga is often easy pickings for many ships, and even a Fighter Hangar only helps so much.


The ship is available only to the owners of the [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|Horizons expansion]].<sup><ref>[https://support.frontier.co.uk/kb/faq.php?id=345 Official FAQ]</ref></sup>
As a dedicated, high-capacity passenger liner the Beluga Liner suffers from a number of shortcomings that restrict its ability to adequately serve other roles. The Beluga cannot hold a [[Shield Generator]] larger than Class 6, making it the only ship unable to fit a shield generator that is optimized for its mass. The Beluga also has issues with heat management, which can exceed safe levels during and immediately after a [[Hyperspace]] jump due the heat build-up from the charging FSD; this can be partially mitigated by installing a higher-rated [[Power Plant]], but the added mass will hinder the ship's jump range. It also has a worse jump range than the [[Orca]], only marginally better combat potential, and a frustratingly large size that complicates docking. The Beluga is unsurpassed in its capacity for bulk VIP passenger missions, but with its various flaws, the Beluga is in essence cripplingly over-specialized.


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
Note the recent date seen are the most accurate. Some purchase locations can get outdated after a while.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
{| class="article-table sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! System
! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
! Notes
! Discount
|-
|-
|Diaguandri
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Ray Gateway
|Jameson Memorial
|Oct 02, 2017
|Always available
|15% discount, Orca also avaiable (15% off)
|10% discount
|-
|-
|44 Rho-1 Sagittarii
|Brestla
|Crippen Reach
|i Sola Prospect
|Aug 12, 2017
|Always available
|Orca available as well
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
|9 Ceti
|Borr
|Fanning Vision
|Armstrong City
|
|Jan. 13, 2020
|
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Alioth
|Lembava
|Irkutsk
|Goldstein Port
|April 16, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|Orca (20%) and Dolphin also available here
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Arjung
|Momus Reach
|Hiyya
|Ralphus
|Sep 9, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|15% discount
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Baedule
|Ix
|Coye Horizons
|Scully-Power Station
|Oct 29, 2016
|Apr. 13, 2019
|Orca also available here
|15% discount
|-
|Waq
|Fischer Orbital
|Nov 14, 2016
|
|-
|Jitabos
|Finney Ring
|Dec 1, 2016
|
|-
|HR 692
|Zindell Gateway
|Nov 12, 2016
|10% discount
|-
|-
|Qama
|Qi Yomisii
|Thurston Ring
|Seddon Terminal
|Apr 8, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|15% discount
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Exioce
|Wolf 562
|Macmillan Depot
|Hopkins Port
|Oct 29, 2016
|Apr. 13, 2019
|
|-
|Anlave
|Kobayashi City
|Oct 25, 2016
|
|-
|LHS 3447
|Dalton Gateway
|Sep 25, 2016
|
|-
|Gende
|Bellunas Hub
|Jan 29, 2017
|
|-
|CD-61 1439
| Huygens Gateway
|Feb 7, 2017
|
|
|-
|-
|NLTT 21088
|Atagat
|Weber Terminal
|Glashow City
|Mar 02, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|
|
|-
|-
|Nahua
|Cemiess
|Fuller Vision
|Meech Dock
|June 18, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|
|
|-
|-
|LTT 377
|Miphifa
|Zoline Port
|Happis
|Apr 14, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|
|
|-
|-
|LTT 4961
|LHS 2637
|Conway City
|Perez Ring
|July 17, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|
|
|-
|-
|Eleu
|Asellus Primus
|Farmer Silo
|Beagle 2 Landing
|May 01, 2017
|Apr. 13, 2019
|
|
|-
|Harm
|Gentil Hub
|July 12, 2017
|15% discount
|-
|Toolfa
|Crook Hub
|July 17, 2017
|Orca also available here
|-
|Alrai
|Bounds Hub
|Sep 30, 2017
|Only Dolphin available [check]
|-
|Zaragas
|Jenner Hub
|August 6, 2017
|Dolphin and Orca also available
|-
|Rhea
|Carter Port
|August 7, 2017
|Orca also available
|}
|}


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|-
| rowspan="5" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="5" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
|-
|[[Pulse Laser]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|F
|1
|2
|-
|-
|''Empty''
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
| --
| --
| --
|-
|-
|''Empty''
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
| --
| --
| --
|-
|-
| ''Empty''
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
| --
| --
| --
|-
|-
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
|-
|''Empty''
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
| --
| --
|0
|-
|-
|''Empty''
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
| --
| --
|0
|-
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
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|-
|-
| Thruster Mounting
| Thruster Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 7|| 7
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 7|| 7
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
|-
| Environment Control
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 8|| 8
| [[Life Support]] || E || 8 || 8
|-
|-
| Power Coupling
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6|| 6
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
|-
| Sensor Suite
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 5|| 5
| [[Sensors]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x128] || C || 7|| 7
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x128] || C || 7 || 7
|-
|-
| rowspan="11" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="13" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]]|| E || 6|| 6
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
|-
|[[Cargo Rack]] [x32]
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|E
|5
|6
|-
|-
| [[Passenger Cabin]] <sup>[r]</sup>
| [[Passenger Cabin]] || D || 6 || 6
| D|| 6|| 6
|-
|-
| [[Passenger Cabin]] <sup>[r]</sup>
| [[Passenger Cabin]] || D || 6 || 6
| D|| 6|| 6
|-
|-
| [[Passenger Cabin]] <sup>[r]</sup>
| [[Passenger Cabin]] || D || 4 || 5
| D|| 4|| 5
|-
|-
|[[Passenger Cabin]] <sup>[r]</sup>
| [[Passenger Cabin]] || D || 4 || 5
|D
|4
|5
|-
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
|-
|[[Cargo Rack]] [x4]
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|E
|-
|2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|3
|-
|-
|''Empty''
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
| --
| --
|3
|-
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 3
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| (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 ==
{{Quote|Whale by name, whale by nature, the Beluga is one of the largest ships in the game. As a specialised Passenger Liner the Beluga has multiple module slots that can accommodate all types of passenger cabins. Well armoured, and decently quick for such a large civilian ship, the Beluga has a similar speed to the Hauler. When escorting passengers across the galaxy you’ll need defence, so the Beluga has 6 utility mounts and 5 medium hardpoints. The Beluga has plenty of mid-range sized internal slots (4 threes, 1 four, 2 fives and 4 sixes). The Beluga can fit a size 7 FSD, but it’s a very heavy ship so it’s more suited for multiple jumps rather than giant leaps.|From Gamescon 2016 Day One Complete Thread dev post}}
*The Beluga Liner was added to ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' by ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' The Guardians (update 2.2) on October 25, 2016.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-the-guardians-2-2-update.300177/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: The Guardians 2.2 update]</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>
 
==Trivia==
*The Beluga Liner is the largest pilotable ship in ''Elite Dangerous'', larger than even the [[Imperial Cutter]].


== Videos ==
== Videos ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Stellar_Vision_-_Elite_Dangerous_Beluga_Liner
File:Stellar_Vision_-_Elite_Dangerous_Beluga_Liner
File:Via_Lactea
File:The Beluga Liner Elite Dangerous
File:Ship Introducing- Beluga Liner - Elite- Dangerous Short cinematic video
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center">
<gallery position="center">
Beluga Liner.jpg|Beluga Liner
File:Beluga-Liner-Official-Art.png|Beluga Liner official art
Beluga-Liner.jpg|Concept of the Beluga Liner
File:Beluga-Liner.jpg|Concept of the Beluga Liner
File:17204x1827.jpg |From v2.2 beta
File:Beluga Liner Passenger Carrier.jpeg|Beluga Liner Passenger Carrier
File:17203x1624.jpg |From v2.2 beta
File:Beluga-Liner-Planetary-Ring.png|Beluga Liner and a planetary ring system
File:17199x1635.jpg |From v2.2 beta
File:Beluga Liner right side of cockpit.jpg|The right side of the cockpit of a Beluga Liner (from v2.2 beta)
File:17250x9741.jpg |From v2.2 beta
File:Beluga Liner right rear view of cockpit.jpg|The rear right hand side of the cockpit of a Beluga Liner (from v2.2 beta)
File:17309x5406.jpg |From v2.2 beta
File:ED-Beluga-Liner-Cockpit.png|Beluga Liner cockpit view
File:17285x1987.jpg |From v2.2 beta
File:Beluga-Liner-Cockpit-Black-hole.png|Beluga Liner cockpit and black hole
File:17201x1221.jpg |From v2.2 beta
File:Beluga-Liner-and-Jaques-Station.png|Beluga Liner and Jaques station
File:Beluga_Liner_right_side_of_cockpit.jpg |The right side of the cockpit of a Beluga Liner (from v2.2 beta)
File:Beluga Liner orbits Earth Like World.jpg|Beluga Liner orbits Earth Like World
File:Beluga_Liner_right_rear_view_of_cockpit.jpg |The rear right hand side of the cockpit of a Beluga Liner (from v2.2 beta)
File:Beluga Liner Stern in Tourism Station.jpg|Beluga Liner stern in Tourism Station
Screenshot_0103.jpg|Beluga Liner landing
File:Beluga-Saud-Kruger-Mathew-Maddison.png|Beluga Liner - Saud Kruger art
Screenshot_0071.jpg|Beluga Liner
File:Bp-beluga.png|Saud Kruger Beluga Liner Blueprint
Beluga Liner at station.jpg|Beluga Liner at station
File:Beluga Asp Sidewinder Ship Scale.jpg|Beluga Asp Sidewinder ship scale
bp-beluga.png|Saud Kruger Beluga Liner Blueprint
Beluga-Liner-Official-Art.png|Beluga Liner official art
Beluga-Liner-Cockpit-Black-hole.png|Beluga Liner cockpit and black hole
Beluga-Liner-Planetary-Ring.png|Beluga Liner and a planetary ring system
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Pre-Release Description ==
{{Quote|Whale by name, whale by nature, the Beluga is one of the largest ships in the game. As a specialised Passenger Liner the Beluga has multiple module slots that can accommodate all types of passenger cabins. Well armoured, and decently quick for such a large civilian ship, the Beluga has a similar speed to the Hauler. When escorting passengers across the galaxy you’ll need defence, so the Beluga has 6 utility mounts and 5 medium hardpoints. The Beluga has plenty of mid-range sized internal slots (4 threes, 1 four, 2 fives and 4 sixes). The Beluga can fit a size 7 FSD, but it’s a very heavy ship so it’s more suited for multiple jumps rather than giant leaps.|From Gamescon 2016 Day One Complete Thread dev post}}


==References==
==References==
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