Octopus

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Boron Octopus
ClassM5 Scout
Buy:Trusted Courtier @73,732 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)142.6 - 427.8 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)67 - 202 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)20.2 - 60.7 RPM
Hull Strength900
Max. Shield (Total)2 x 1 MJ (2 MJ)
Shield Reactor75 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)5 - 15 @ S
Laser Capacitor1,350 MJ
Laser Recharge34 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
Boron Octopus Raider
ClassM5 Scout
Buy:Trusted Courtier @108,914 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)181.1 - 543.4 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)85 - 257 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)23.7 - 71.1 RPM
Hull Strength1,710
Max. Shield (Total)1 x 1 MJ (1 MJ)
Shield Reactor82 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4 - 13 @ S
Laser Capacitor1,350 MJ
Laser Recharge34 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
Boron Octopus Sentinel
ClassM5 Scout
Buy:Trusted Courtier @106,543 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)116.9 - 350.8 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)55 - 166 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)16.6 - 49.8 RPM
Hull Strength900
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 1 MJ (3 MJ)
Shield Reactor82 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4 - 13 @ S
Laser Capacitor1,350 MJ
Laser Recharge34 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4
Boron Octopus Vanguard
ClassM5 Scout
Buy:Trusted Courtier @81,325 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)156.8 - 470.6 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)74 - 223 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)21.3 - 63.8 RPM
Hull Strength855
Max. Shield (Total)2 x 1 MJ (2 MJ)
Shield Reactor82 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4 - 14 @ S
Laser Capacitor1,620 MJ
Laser Recharge40 MW
                                                                                                         Main x 4

Overview[edit]

The Boron Octopus is not held in high esteem, and is considered by many to be one of the most useless ships available. However, it is quick, even for a scout.

There are 3 variants of the Octopus; Sentinel, Raider and Vanguard.

Background[edit]

The Octopus was developed to become the Boron version of the Discoverer, and to work in concert with it, reflecting the alliance between the Boron Kingdom and the Argon Federation. When it first rolled off the production line this ship was cutting edge and impressed friend and foe alike, but since then it has not been updated quickly enough to maintain the sharp edge and now its threat is purely legend.

The Octopus was developed to be the Boron version of the Discoverer. Its design was revolutionary and all races, when it was first seen, were very keen to know how effective it was. The success of the Octopus sent ripples throughout the Boron sectors as more was produced, but today it is considered to be obsolete, although it is still in service.

Variants[edit]

Octopus[edit]

Not featuring any fancy title, the basic version of the ship is the standard by which other variants are measured.

Octopus Sentinel[edit]

Sentinel variants of ships tend to be slower, but with higher total shield capacity. Sometimes the shield class is also upgraded for instance from 25 MJ to 200 MJ.

Octopus Raider[edit]

Raider variants are faster and usually have a higher shield generator power than their regular counterparts, but trade off cargo capacity and some have reduced shield capacity despite the more powerful generator.

Octopus Vanguard[edit]

Vanguard variants of ships are slightly faster and have bigger weapons generators than their regular counterparts.

Physical Characteristics[edit]

Combat[edit]

The Octopus mounts only the weakest weapon available, the IRE. Coupled with its poor shielding, this means that it has to be lucky to bring down even another M5. It is not a combat vessel.

Equipment[edit]

Missiles

Availability[edit]

Availability
Variant Kingdom End Ocean of Fantasy Lucky Planets Depths Of Silence Great Reef Queen's Retribution
Octopus x x x
Octopus Raider x
Octopus Vanguard x
Octopus Sentinel x

Suggested Roles[edit]

The Octopus has little usability in general, though it can act as an effective sector explorer due to its speed.

See Also[edit]


Ships by Class
Capital  M1M2 / M2+M7 / M7M / M7C
Escort  M6 / M6+M8
Fighter  M3 / M3+M4 / M4+M5
Transport  TLTS / TS+TPTM
M5 Ships
Argon  ArrowDiscoverer (Hauler) (Raider) (Vanguard) (Advanced) • Starburst
ATF  Valkyrie
Boron  Octopus (Raider) (Sentinel) (Vanguard)
Goner  none
Kha'ak  Kha'ak Scout
OTAS  none
Paranid  Pegasus (Raider) (Sentinel) (Vanguard)
Pirate  Pirate Harrier (Hauler) (Raider) (Vanguard) • Pirate Kestrel
Split  Jaguar (Hauler) (Raider) (Vanguard) (Enhanced)
Teladi  Harrier (Hauler) (Sentinel) (Vanguard) • Kestrel (Advanced)
Terran  Rapier#deca.fade
Xenon  N
Yaki  Fujin (Raider) (Sentinel)
Boron Navigation
Core Sectors Depths of Silence | Great Reef | Kingdom End | Lucky Planets | Menelaus' Frontier | Queen's Harbour | Queen's Retribution | Queen's Space | Reservoir of Tranquillity | Rolk's Drift | Rolk's Legacy
Border Sectors Atreus' Clouds | Barren Shores | Bluish Snout | Dark Waters | Faded Dreams | Great Trench | Hila's Joy | Hollow Infinity | Light Water | Mists of Elysium | Menelaus' Oasis | Menelaus' Paradise | Ocean of Fantasy | Rolk's Fate | Shining Currents | Shore of Infinity | Unknown Sector (18,16)
Capital Ships M1: Shark | M2: Ray | M2+: Megalodon | M7: Thresher | M7C: Guppy | M7M: Kraken
Fighters M3: Barracuda | M3+: Skate | M4: Mako | M4+: Pike | M5: Octopus
Escort Ships M6: Hydra | M6+: Heavy Hydra | M8: Marlin
Transports TL: Orca | TM: Pleco | TP: Angel, Manta | TS: Dolphin | TS+: Sturgeon
Shipyards Depths Of Silence | Great Reef | Kingdom End | Lucky Planets | Ocean of Fantasy | Queen's Retribution
Racial Wares BoFu | BoGas | Plankton | Stott Spices