Mercury (ship)

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Argon Mercury
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Confirmed friend @189,335 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)50 - 100 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)2 - 5 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)3.25 - 6.5 RPM
Hull Strength60,000
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor600 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)3,000 - 4,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge8 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Argon Enhanced Mercury
ClassTS Transport
Buy: @613,530 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)55 - 110 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)2.8 - 5.6 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)3.25 - 7.5 RPM
Hull Strength20,000 / 60,000 (AP)
Max. Shield (Total)5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ)
Shield Reactor660 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,000 - 5,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge8.5 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Argon Mercury Hauler
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Confirmed friend @866,631 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)40 - 80 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)2 - 4 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)2.3 - 4.5 RPM
Hull Strength19,000
Max. Shield (Total)4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ)
Shield Reactor600 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)6,000 - 8,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge8 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Argon Mercury Prototype
ClassTS Transport
Buy: @588,375 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)60 - 120 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)3 - 6 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)3.2 - 6.5 RPM
Hull Strength20,000
Max. Shield (Total)4 x 25 MJ (100 MJ)
Shield Reactor660 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)4,000 - 5,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge12 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Argon Mercury Super Freighter
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Confirmed friend @952,331 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)38.5 - 77.0 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)2 - 5 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)2.0 - 4.0 RPM
Hull Strength19,000
Max. Shield (Total)5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ)
Shield Reactor660 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)5,550 - 7,400 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge8 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Argon Mercury Super Freighter XL
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Confirmed friend @1,752,841 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)36.0 - 72.0 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)2 - 4 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)1.5 - 3.0 RPM
Hull Strength17,000 / 51,000 (AP)
Max. Shield (Total)5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ)
Shield Reactor660 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)8,850 - 11,800 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge8 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Argon Mercury Tanker
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Confirmed friend @451,347 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)50.0 - 100.0 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)2 - 5 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)3.2 - 6.5 RPM
Hull Strength60,000
Max. Shield (Total)3 x 25 MJ (75 MJ)
Shield Reactor600 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)3,000 - 4,000 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge8 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1
Argon Mercury Tanker XL
ClassTS Transport
Buy:Confirmed friend @952,331 Cr
Speed (Min-Max)32.5 - 65.0 m/s
Acceleration (Min-Max)1 - 3 m/s2
Steering (Min-Max)1.8 - 3.6 RPM
Hull Strength60,000
Max. Shield (Total)5 x 25 MJ (125 MJ)
Shield Reactor600 MW
Cargo Class (Min-Max)5,700 - 7,600 @ XL
Laser Capacitor850 MJ
Laser Recharge8 MW
                                                                                                         Rear x 1

Not to be confused with Mercury (sector).

Overview[edit]

The Argon Mercury is a good all-round freighter. With average speed, average shields, and average cargobay capacity for a TS class freighter, it is a jack of all trades. However, some will stress that it is a master of none.

The Mercury is also one of the cheaper freighters, making it good to purchase in bulk for large trade operations.

Background[edit]

Mercury is the latest addition to the Argon Merchant Fleet, and is a worthy successor to the Argon Lifter. Armed with an aft turret for defensive purposes, and increased shield space, the Mercury is more than capable of defending itself. Argon shipwrights that developed this craft were more than pleased when the first ship rolled off the production line at Argon Prime.

Physical Characteristics[edit]

Most TS class ships are the same size, length dependent on variant. The standard variant is the smallest.

The Mercury's bow resembles a knight's helmet, with a viewport where the visor slit would be. Its stern is boxy with four engines.

Variants[edit]

Mercury[edit]

The basic version, available virtually anywhere. Identifiable by having three cargo boxes.

Enhanced Mercury[edit]

Mercury Hauler[edit]

Six cargo boxes.

Mercury Prototype[edit]

Mercury Super Freighter[edit]

One block of tanks and three cargo boxes.

Mercury Super Freighter XL[edit]

The slowest, but most heavily-defended and highest-capacity version. Two blocks of tanks and six cargo boxes.

Mercury Tanker[edit]

One block of tanks.

Mercury Tanker XL[edit]

Two blocks of tanks.

Combat[edit]

The Mercury's combat prowess goes as far as flying towards the nearest police unit and hoping that it survives long enough to get there. It can hold its own against lighter interceptors but is in trouble if attacked by a larger ship.

Its combat ability can be enhanced by loading it up with missiles and fighter drones, though this would eat up valuable cargo space.

Equipment[edit]

Supported equipment include:

Availability[edit]

At least one type of Mercury is built at every Argon shipyard.

Availability
Variant Argon Prime Cloudbase South East Omicron Lyrae Light of Heart Legend's Home Argon Sector M148
Mercury x x x x
Mercury Hauler x x x
Mercury Super Freighter x x x
Mercury Super Freighter XL x
Mercury Tanker x
Mercury Tanker XL x x x x

The Enhanced Mercury and Mercury Prototype cannot be bought, but can be earned as corporation rewards, or captured. Some Argon Mineral Transporter are Mercury Prototypes (check ship stats to determine if it is a prototype or standard Super Freighter variant).

Suggested Roles[edit]

Mercuries are explicitly designed for carrying freight.

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
Argon Navigation
Core Sectors Argon Prime | Herron's Nebula | Home of Light | Legend's Home | Light of Heart | Montalaar | Omicron Lyrae | Red Light | Ringo Moon | The Wall
Border Sectors Aladna Hill | Albion Alpha | Albion Beta | Albion Delta | Albion Gamma | Akeela's Beacon | Antigone Memorial | Argon Sector M148 | Belt of Aguilar | Black Hole Sun | Cloudbase North West | Cloudbase South East | Cloudbase South West | Circle Of Labour | Elena's Fortune | Elysium of Light | Interworlds | Getsu Fune | Midnight Star | Nathan's Voyage | Nyana's Hideout | Ore Belt | Power Circle | President's End | The Hole | Three Worlds | Treasure Chest | Wastelands
Capital Ships M1: Colossus | M2: Titan | M2+: None | M7: Cerberus | M7C: Griffon | M7M: Minotaur
Fighters M3: Nova | M3+: Eclipse | M4: Buster | M4+: Elite | M5: Arrow, Discoverer, Starburst
Escort Ships M6: Centaur | M6+: Heavy Centaur | M8: Gladiator
Transports TL: Mammoth | TM: Magnetar | TP: Express, Phantom | TS: Mercury | TS+: Lotan
Shipyards Argon Prime | Argon Sector M148 | Cloudbase South East | Legend's Home | Light of Heart | Omicron Lyrae
Racial Wares Argnu Beef | Cloth Rimes | Meatsteak Cahoonas | Space Fuel