Dolphin

Boron Dolphin Class TS Transport Buy: @ 248,820 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 41.6 - 74.9 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 1 - 3 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 2.6 - 4.6 RPM Hull Strength 18,000 Max. Shield (Total) 3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ) Shield Reactor 650 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 4,000 - 5,000 @ XL Laser Capacitor 750 MJ Laser Recharge 7 MW                                                                                                          x

Boron Dolphin Enhanced Class TS Transport Speed (Min-Max) - 102.6 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) - m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) - RPM Hull Strength Max. Shield (Total) 4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ) Shield Reactor 660 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) - 5,500 @ XL Laser Capacitor 750 MJ Laser Recharge MW                                                                                                          x

Boron Dolphin Hauler Class TS Transport Buy: @ 1,029,447 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 33.3 - 59.9 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 1 - 2 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 1.8 - 3.2 RPM Hull Strength Max. Shield (Total) 4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ) Shield Reactor 650 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 8,000 - 10,000 @ XL Laser Capacitor 750 MJ Laser Recharge 7 MW                                                                                                          x

Boron Dolphin Super Freighter Class TS Transport Buy: @ 1,115,147 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 32.0 - 57.7 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 1 - 2 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 1.6 - 2.9 RPM Hull Strength Max. Shield (Total) 5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ) Shield Reactor 715 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 7,400 - 9,250 @ XL Laser Capacitor 750 MJ Laser Recharge 7 MW                                                                                                          x

Boron Dolphin Super Freighter XL Class TS Transport Buy: @ 2,167,186 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 29.9 - 53.9 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 1 - 3 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 1.2 - 2.2 RPM Hull Strength Max. Shield (Total) 5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ) Shield Reactor 715 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 11,800 - 14,000 @ XL Laser Capacitor 750 MJ Laser Recharge 7 MW                                                                                                          x

Boron Dolphin Tanker Class TS Transport Buy: @ 510,514 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 41.6 - 74.9 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 1 - 3 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 2.6 - 4.6 RPM Hull Strength Max. Shield (Total) 3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ) Shield Reactor 650 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 4,000 - 5,000 @ XL Laser Capacitor 750 MJ Laser Recharge 7 MW                                                                                                          x

Boron Dolphin Tanker XL Class TS Transport Buy: @ 1,115,147 Cr Speed (Min-Max) 27.0 - 48.7 m/s Acceleration (Min-Max) 1 - 2 m/s2 Steering (Min-Max) 1.4 - 2.5 RPM Hull Strength Max. Shield (Total) 5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ) Shield Reactor 650 MW Cargo Class (Min-Max) 7,600 - 9,500 @ XL Laser Capacitor 750 MJ Laser Recharge 7 MW                                                                                                          x

Overview

The Boron Dolphin is the slowest of the TS class ships. However, it has a larger cargobay than all but the OTAS Mistral TS.

With its low speed, it is not fast enough to get to the best deals, and will often be left trundling around sectors towards factories whose wares have already been sold to a faster trader. As such, this freighter is not frequently used by players, preferring faster ships.

Background

The Boron Dolphin is a cost-effective transporter ship. Its unique Boron design has been combined with Argon know-how to produce a transporter that can carry great loads, whilst moving gracefully.

Variants

Dolphin

The standard Dolphin by which the other variants are measured.

Dolphin Enhanced

The Enhanced version of the Dolphin is available from the beginning of the Hub plot. It is not given directly to the player and must be claimed.

Dolphin Hauler

The Hauler doubles the Dolphin's cargo space in exchange for a maximum speed of 59.9m/s.

Dolphin Super Freighter

The Super Freighter is better shielded than the Hauler, but carries slightly less cargo and moves slightly slower.

Dolphin Super Freighter XL

The Super Freighter XL carries the most cargo of all Dolphin variants, but also moves the slowest, at 53.9m/s. In Albion Prelude, this variant's role is superseded by the Sturgeon.

Dolphin Tanker

The Dolphin Tanker is identical to the standard model in every way, except that it is available at different shipyards.

Dolphin Tanker XL

The Tanker XL is the slowest Dolphin variant, yet its cargo does not match that of the Super Freighter XL, making the SFXL the better choice, if a choice is available.

Physical Characteristics

All TS-class ships are the same size, although the Dolphin is an odd shape, with its distinctive ovoid hull atop its external freight rack.

Combat

The Dolphin has average shielding for a TS, but is completely unarmed. It may carry certain light missiles for defense, but it should not stray anywhere it is likely to be attacked. If you must send a Dolphin into potentially hostile space, make sure it carries Fighter Drones.

Equipment

Missiles

Mosquito Missile Dragonfly Missile Firefly Missile

Aurora Missile Rapier Missile Firelance Missile

Availability

Availability

Variant	Depths of Silence	Great Reef	Kingdom End	Lucky Planets	Ocean of Fantasy	Queen's Retribution
Dolphin		X				X
Dolphin Hauler			X			X
Dolphin Super Freighter	X					X
Dolphin Super Freighter XL			X			X
Dolphin Tanker					X	X
Dolphin Tanker XL				X		X

The Dolphin Enhanced is only available as part of the Hub plot.

Suggested Roles

Due to their low speed but generous freight bays, all of the Dolphin variants are best for short-range, high volume goods runs. The few trades it can do are those that involve little competition, such as Commodity Logistics work, or selling goods in low-population sectors.

See Also

Ships by Class

TS Ships

Argon	Mercury (Hauler) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Tanker XL) (Enhanced) (Prototype)
ATF	none
Boron	Dolphin (Hauler) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Tanker XL) (Enhanced)
Goner	none
Kha'ak	none
OTAS	Mistral
Paranid	Demeter (Hauler) (Miner) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Prototype)
Pirate	none
Split	Caiman (Hauler) (Miner) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Tanker XL)
Teladi	Vulture (Hauler) (Miner) (Super Freighter) (Super Freighter XL) (Tanker) (Prototype)
Terran	Baldric (Miner)
Xenon	none
Yaki	none