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| manufacturer = Saud Kruger | | manufacturer = Saud Kruger | ||
| dimensions = 209.1m | | dimensions = 209.1m x 131.6m x 38.6m | ||
| type = Passenger Liner | | type = Passenger Liner | ||
| cost = 84532780 | | cost = 84532780 | ||
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{{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}} | {{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 [[ | The '''Beluga Liner''' is a passenger [[ship]] manufactured by [[Saud Kruger]].<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 the Beluga and its smaller cousins the [[Orca]] and the [[Dolphin]] can be equipped with Luxury [[Passenger Cabin]] modules, allowing it to transport VIPs. | ||
The ship | ==Overview== | ||
The Beluga Liner 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 can barely fit through a station's [[Access Corridor]] unless the landing gear is extended, since doing so also alters the configuration of the ship's bulky rear fins. 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. | |||
As a dedicated, high-capacity passenger liner, the Beluga suffers from a number of shortcomings that restrict its ability to adequately serve other roles. The number of [[Reserved Compartment]]s reduce available outfitting space for optional modules such as a [[Fuel Scoop]]. Furthermore, due to its already high hull mass and lack of Class 7 or above unreserved Internal Compartments, the Beluga cannot hold a [[Shield Generator]] larger than Class 6, which makes it the only ship unable to fit a Shield Generator that is optimized for its mass. Another issue is 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 higher-rated [[Power Plant]]s, but the added mass will hinder the ship's jump range. | |||
The Beluga Liner is available only to the owners of ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]''.<sup><ref>[https://support.frontier.co.uk/kb/faq.php?id=345 Official FAQ]</ref></sup> | |||
==Purchase Locations== | ==Purchase Locations== | ||
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* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner'' | * ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner'' | ||
* <sup>[r]</sup> = [[Reserved Compartment]] for [[Cargo Rack]], [[Passenger Cabin]], [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Module Reinforcement Package]]. | * <sup>[r]</sup> = [[Reserved Compartment]] for [[Cargo Rack]], [[Passenger Cabin]], [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Module Reinforcement Package]]. | ||
== 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}} | |||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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Beluga-Liner-Planet.png|Beluga Liner and a planet | Beluga-Liner-Planet.png|Beluga Liner and a planet | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||