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{{quote|Expanding into the passenger liner market, Zorgon Peterson presents the Lynx Highliner. This medium-sized vessel has considerable passenger cabin capacity potential, a notable jump range and good straight-line speed. The Lynx Highliner is also surprisingly robust, with solid defences offering protection from external threats.|In-Game Description}} | {{quote|Expanding into the passenger liner market, Zorgon Peterson presents the Lynx Highliner. This medium-sized vessel has considerable passenger cabin capacity potential, a notable jump range and good straight-line speed. The Lynx Highliner is also surprisingly robust, with solid defences offering protection from external threats.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Lynx Highliner''' is a medium [[Passenger Carrier|passenger liner]] [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. Designed for passenger safety and comfort.<ref name=":0" /> It features business and economy class cabins and can be outfitted with Mk II cabins. It was released for [[credits]] and [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]] owners on 28 April 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-operations An Update on Operations] - 22 April 2026 - Elite Dangerous website</ref> | The '''Lynx Highliner''' is a medium [[Passenger Carrier|passenger liner]] [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. Designed for passenger safety and comfort.<ref name=":0" /> It features business and economy class cabins and can be outfitted with Mk II cabins. It was released for [[credits]] and [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]] owners on 28 April 2026.<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-operations An Update on Operations] - 22 April 2026 - Elite Dangerous website</ref><ref name=":1">[https://web.archive.org/web/20260429004806/https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0 Elite Dangerous - 4.3.3.0 Update Notes] - Elite Dangerous website - 28 April 2026</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Lynx Highliner was designed for passenger comfort and safety.<ref name=":0" /> It can carry up to 225 passengers. It has multiple landing ramps for swift boarding. It has a high shield and hull strength.<ref name=":0" /> It is optimized for defense with 1 large and 4 medium hardpoints.<ref name=":0" /> This makes it the most secure passenger liner to date.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit is refurbished from the [[Adder]]. | The Lynx Highliner was designed for passenger comfort and safety.<ref name=":0" /> It can carry up to 225 passengers.<ref name=":1" /> It has multiple landing ramps for swift boarding. It has a high shield and hull strength.<ref name=":0" /> It is optimized for defense with 1 large and 4 medium hardpoints.<ref name=":0" /> This makes it the most secure passenger liner to date.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit is refurbished from the [[Adder]]. | ||
Mk. II Business & Economy Passenger Cabins were added with the Lynx Highliner update (4.3.3.0).<ref name=":1" /> This has a 1.5x increase in passenger capacity.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
== Outfitting == | == Outfitting == | ||
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== Development == | == Development == | ||
[[Operations]] was delayed from April to June 2026. To compensate for this delay [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] released the Lynx Highliner for [[credits]] on 28 April 2026.<ref name=": | [[Operations]] was delayed from April to June 2026. To compensate for this delay [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] released the Lynx Highliner for [[credits]] on 28 April 2026.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> It is also available in the [[Pre-Built Ships]] store for 0 [[ARX]], and the Frontier Store. This ship requires the [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]] expansion. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||