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Boron Dolphin
ClassTS 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 Strength18,000
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor650 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,000 - 5,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor750 MJ
Laser Recharge7 MW
                                                                                                         x
Boron Dolphin Enhanced
ClassTS 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 Reactor660 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max) - 5,500 @ XL
Laser Capacitor750 MJ
Laser Recharge MW
                                                                                                         x
Boron Dolphin Hauler
ClassTS 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 Reactor650 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)8,000 - 10,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor750 MJ
Laser Recharge7 MW
                                                                                                         x
Boron Dolphin Super Freighter
ClassTS 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 Reactor715 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)7,400 - 9,250 @ XL
Laser Capacitor750 MJ
Laser Recharge7 MW
                                                                                                         x
Boron Dolphin Super Freighter XL
ClassTS 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 Reactor715 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)11,800 - 14,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor750 MJ
Laser Recharge7 MW
                                                                                                         x
Boron Dolphin Tanker
ClassTS 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 Reactor650 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,000 - 5,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor750 MJ
Laser Recharge7 MW
                                                                                                         x
Boron Dolphin Tanker XL
ClassTS 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 Reactor650 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)7,600 - 9,500 @ XL
Laser Capacitor750 MJ
Laser Recharge7 MW
                                                                                                         x

Overview[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Dolphin[edit]

The standard Dolphin by which the other variants are measured.

Dolphin Enhanced[edit]

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[edit]

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

Dolphin Super Freighter[edit]

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

Dolphin Super Freighter XL[edit]

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[edit]

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

Dolphin Tanker XL[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Missiles

Availability[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]


Ships by Class
Capital  M1M2 / M2+M7 / M7M / M7C
Escort  M6 / M6+M8
Fighter  M3 / M3+M4 / M4+M5
Transport  TLTS / TS+TPTM
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
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