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[[File: | [[File:Elite-Dangerous-Cargo-Canisters-Planet-Surface.png|thumb|300px|Cargo canisters on a planet]] | ||
'''Cargo Canisters''' are used to transport different goods across the galaxy. A filled canister weighs approximately 1 tonne. All [[Commodities]] transported in the [[Cargo Rack]]s of [[Ships]] and [[SRV]]s do so in canisters. | '''Cargo Canisters''' are used to transport different goods across the galaxy. A filled canister weighs approximately 1 tonne. All [[Commodities]] transported in the [[Cargo Rack]]s of [[Ships]] and [[SRV]]s do so in canisters. | ||
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Various other objects, such as [[Black Box]]es, [[Occupied Escape Pod]]s, and [[Unknown Artefact]]s conform to the canister form factor closely enough to be compatible with standard cargo racks. | Various other objects, such as [[Black Box]]es, [[Occupied Escape Pod]]s, and [[Unknown Artefact]]s conform to the canister form factor closely enough to be compatible with standard cargo racks. | ||
You can [[salvage]] canisters with a [[Cargo Scoop|cargo scoop]] or limpet [[Collector Drone|collectors]] in space or on a celestial body's surface. Check the GUI text when targeting canisters whether it's "legal salvage" or "illegal salvage". | You can [[salvage]] canisters with a [[Cargo Scoop|cargo scoop]] or limpet [[Collector Drone|collectors]] in space or on a celestial body's surface. Check the GUI text when targeting canisters whether it's "legal salvage" or "illegal salvage". These can be [[points of interest]] on the surface of [[planets]] and [[moons]]. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
Each cargo canister is shaped like a rounded octagonal prism and is about the size of a full-grown human. There are various different cannister designs, used by different types of commodities. | |||
There are several markings on the canisters, one showing the manufacturer, [[Vespine Transport Systems]] and other miscellaneous information that vary depending on the canister type and content. | There are several markings on the canisters, one showing the manufacturer, [[Vespine Transport Systems]] and other miscellaneous information that vary depending on the canister type and content. | ||
==Cargo Containers== | ==Cargo Containers== | ||
Cargo containers contain multiple canisters. One metric tonne cargo cannisters are utilized to contain freight. This standardized system has made loading and unloading more efficient and easier. | [[File:Cargo Containers.png|thumb|250px|Cargo Containers]]Cargo containers contain multiple canisters. One metric tonne cargo cannisters are utilized to contain freight. This standardized system has made loading and unloading more efficient and easier. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Cargo_Canisters_View.png|Detailed view of two types of cargo canisters. As indicated by the markings on the side, they are manufactured by the Vespine Transport Systems. | |||
Asp-Salvage-Canisters.png|Asp salvage canisters | |||
Elite-Dangerous-Cargo-Canisters-Planet-Surface.png|Cargo Canisters on a planet surface | |||
CanistersOnAMoon.png|Canisters on a moon | |||
Cargo Containers.png|Cargo Containers | |||
Elite-Dangerous-Pilot-Cargo-Canisters-Art.png|Pilot and cargo canisters art | |||
Lakon Type 7 Salvage Canisters.jpg|Lakon Type 7 salvaging canisters | |||
Cargo.jpg|Concept art for cargo canisters. | Cargo.jpg|Concept art for cargo canisters. | ||
Cargo_Canisters.jpg|Early renders of canister models. | Cargo_Canisters.jpg|Early renders of canister models. | ||
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CanistersInSpace.png|Ejected cargo canisters of various types floating in space. | CanistersInSpace.png|Ejected cargo canisters of various types floating in space. | ||
ContainerOfCanisters.png|These large cuboid containers contain multiple canisters. | ContainerOfCanisters.png|These large cuboid containers contain multiple canisters. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||