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The '''Fuel Rats''' are a group of pilots | The '''Fuel Rats''' are a group of pilots who help ships that have run out of [[fuel]]<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/node/338 Community Spotlight: Kerenn and the Fuel Rats]</ref>. They use [[Limpet Controller/Fuel Transferer|fuel transferrer limpets]] to transfer fuel. | ||
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29 NOV 3301 | |||
* A joint venture between the [[The Pilots Federation|Pilots Federation]] and the Fuel Rats resulted in new colour scheme for search-and-rescue vessels. Commander Father Cool, who designed the livery, originally intended it to be used by the Fuel Rats.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/565725a09657ba6e18802b4e Rescue Ships to be Given Bold New Livery]</ref> | |||
09 OCT 3301 | |||
* Commander F-Zlim, pilot of the 'Korblah' and member of the exploration arm of the Olympus Corp, experienced a fuel emergency after losing consciousness due to a CO2 leak while on the home stretch of a six-month galactic tour. He had exactly two minutes and 48 seconds of air remaining when Commanders Orphius and Lokda Babybel of the Fuel Rats saved him. Olympus Corporation awarded them the first-ever Korblah Medal.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/561645219657ba022f435572 Olympus Corp Thanks the Fuel Rats]</ref> | |||
21 JUL 3301 | |||
* The Fuel Rats undertook a massive relay operation to rescue Commander Neospike, whose fuel scoop had broken on the way back from [[Sagittarius A*]]. The effort involved roughly 540 limpet drones and several ships, including those piloted by Commanders Domaq, Paul_Kavinsky, Rusticolus, Cpt_Shinobi, Surly_badger, and Anuranium.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55ae28f49657ba7e74357514 Fuel Rat Deep Space Relay Rescue]</ref> | |||
07 JUL 3301 | |||
* The Fuel Rats rescued Commander Fionn Mac Cumhaill, who while returning from deep space ran out of fuel in the [[PRAEA EUQ SY-S B3-3]] system, which has no [[Fuel Scoop|scoopable]] stars. Commanders Beornfrið, Kerenn and Anuranium located the drifting [[Asp Explorer]] just as its oxygen level dropped to 41 seconds of sustainable life support.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/559bd4779657ba9d154208e8 Fuel Rat Rescue Operation Saves Millions of Credits]</ref> | |||
24 JUN 3301 | |||
* The Pilots Federation backed the Fuel Rats.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/558ad1ce9657ba23216cd316 The Pilots Federation Supports Fuel Rat Initiative]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Fuel emergency.jpg|The Fuel Rats' guidelines for players who want their help. | |||
Educating Ed Episode 1- How to Fuel Rat | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | |||
<references /> | |||
[[Category:Fuel]] | [[Category:Fuel]] | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 30 November 2015
Template:PolicyTemplate:PlayerGroup The Fuel Rats are a group of pilots who help ships that have run out of fuel[1]. They use fuel transferrer limpets to transfer fuel.
Timeline
29 NOV 3301
- A joint venture between the Pilots Federation and the Fuel Rats resulted in new colour scheme for search-and-rescue vessels. Commander Father Cool, who designed the livery, originally intended it to be used by the Fuel Rats.[2]
09 OCT 3301
- Commander F-Zlim, pilot of the 'Korblah' and member of the exploration arm of the Olympus Corp, experienced a fuel emergency after losing consciousness due to a CO2 leak while on the home stretch of a six-month galactic tour. He had exactly two minutes and 48 seconds of air remaining when Commanders Orphius and Lokda Babybel of the Fuel Rats saved him. Olympus Corporation awarded them the first-ever Korblah Medal.[3]
21 JUL 3301
- The Fuel Rats undertook a massive relay operation to rescue Commander Neospike, whose fuel scoop had broken on the way back from Sagittarius A*. The effort involved roughly 540 limpet drones and several ships, including those piloted by Commanders Domaq, Paul_Kavinsky, Rusticolus, Cpt_Shinobi, Surly_badger, and Anuranium.[4]
07 JUL 3301
- The Fuel Rats rescued Commander Fionn Mac Cumhaill, who while returning from deep space ran out of fuel in the PRAEA EUQ SY-S B3-3 system, which has no scoopable stars. Commanders Beornfrið, Kerenn and Anuranium located the drifting Asp Explorer just as its oxygen level dropped to 41 seconds of sustainable life support.[5]
24 JUN 3301
- The Pilots Federation backed the Fuel Rats.[6]
Gallery
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The Fuel Rats' guidelines for players who want their help.
