Beluga Liner: Difference between revisions

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==Overview==

The third in the Saud Kruger line after the Dolphin and Orca the Beluga is the Passenger equivalent to the [[Type-9]]; sacrificing the huge cargo hold to carry luxury VIPs.

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.

In Combat the Belgua is not very good. While the ship does boast better hardpoints and maneuverability than the [[Type-9]] they are all situated below the ship, making it difficult to keep even turreted mounts on targets. The biggest downside is the shield generator and hull mass; which make the Belgua 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 Hanger only helps so much; especially as the Beluga only has 2 compartments above size 5 that aren't reserved.

As a cargo ship, the Beluga has 368t of cargo. This is fairly poor for a large ship, only slightly beating the [[Type-7]]. The Beluga is capable of doing cargo runs but the price puts in range of the [[Type-9]]; which completely overshadows it all together.

As a dedicated, high-capacity passenger liner or simple [[Explorer]], 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 is debatably worse than the [[Orca]] predecessor. It has worse Jump range, only marginally better combat potential and a frustratingly large size making docking difficult. The Beluga is able to carry a large amount of Passengers however and is unbeaten in the profit one can make for bulk VIP passenger missions; however, for long range missions the Dolphin is a better option and for bulk lower class, the Type-9 can carry more. This makes the Beluga a very specialised ship that excels in bulk VIP passanger delivery, but little else.

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>

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== 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}}

==Trivia==

* The Beluga Liner is the largest pilotable ship in Elite Dangerous; larger than even the [[Imperial Cutter]].

== Videos ==

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 ==Overview==
+The third in the Saud Kruger line after the Dolphin and Orca the Beluga is the Passenger equivalent to the [[Type-9]]; sacrificing the huge cargo hold to carry luxury VIPs.
 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.
+In Combat the Belgua is not very good. While the ship does boast better hardpoints and maneuverability than the [[Type-9]] they are all situated below the ship, making it difficult to keep even turreted mounts on targets. The biggest downside is the shield generator and hull mass; which make the Belgua 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 Hanger only helps so much; especially as the Beluga only has 2 compartments above size 5 that aren't reserved.
+As a cargo ship, the Beluga has 368t of cargo. This is fairly poor for a large ship, only slightly beating the [[Type-7]]. The Beluga is capable of doing cargo runs but the price puts in range of the [[Type-9]]; which completely overshadows it all together.
+As a dedicated, high-capacity passenger liner or simple [[Explorer]], 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 is debatably worse than the [[Orca]] predecessor. It has worse Jump range, only marginally better combat potential and a frustratingly large size making docking difficult. The Beluga is able to carry a large amount of Passengers however and is unbeaten in the profit one can make for bulk VIP passenger missions; however, for long range missions the Dolphin is a better option and for bulk lower class, the Type-9 can carry more. This makes the Beluga a very specialised ship that excels in bulk VIP passanger delivery, but little else.
 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>
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 == 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}}
+==Trivia==
+* The Beluga Liner is the largest pilotable ship in Elite Dangerous; larger than even the [[Imperial Cutter]].
 == Videos ==

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