New (new) ship teased - Type-11 Prospector

[RadiKyle]

Liking the T11 asymmetric cockpit, and what appear to be articulated nacelles. I hope it rattles lol

Also wondering if that's a hardpoint beside the cockpit (A-10 style).

 

[Rat Catcher]

I hope it rattles

Ominous noises during SCO...

 

[Arioch]

Looks like the retractable nacelles that the Imperial Courier should have had

 

[Darrack]

Also wondering if that's a hardpoint beside the cockpit (A-10 style).

looks like the new mining gear

O7

 

[Darrack]

Incoming Mining CG for release

O7

 

[aRJay]

Liking the T11 asymmetric cockpit, and what appear to be articulated nacelles. I hope it rattles lol

Also wondering if that's a hardpoint beside the cockpit (A-10 style).

It is and it can carry a new module.

That module looks as if it is for boring a tunnel so maybe we are going to be able to mine the inside of rocks using space legs and a new suit with a pick axe attachment.

 

[aRJay]

Incoming Mining CG for release

O7

In the autumn.

 

[Agony_Aunt]

It is and it can carry a new module.

That module looks as if it is for boring a tunnel so maybe we are going to be able to mine the inside of rocks using space legs and a new suit with a pick axe attachment.

Could be the first multi-mode "weapon" - capable of laser mining and abrasion blasting or something,

 

[DrakeAurum]

Can i kill pirates with that?

O7

Only if they're holed up in an asteroid station.

 

[RadiKyle]

It is and it can carry a new module.

That module looks as if it is for boring a tunnel so maybe we are going to be able to mine the inside of rocks using space legs and a new suit with a pick axe attachment.

Minecraft Elite lolz... Lapis lazuli and creepers for everyone

 

[aRJay]

Can i kill pirates with that?

O7

Yes, persuade them to stand on the weapon then retract the hard point, it will work like saluting while standing on the entry ramp.

 

[Inscydeus]

My guess: machine gun mining

Or could be some sort of gatling laser.

Is it just me, or does it look like that weapon shouldn't fit inside the space it comes from?

There are pistons, looks like the barrel extends and retracts.

Liking the T11 asymmetric cockpit, and what appear to be articulated nacelles. I hope it rattles lol

Also wondering if that's a hardpoint beside the cockpit (A-10 style).

It is. Curious to know if it will be limited to the new mining equipment; it's not the large Alliance combat ship I was hoping it would be, but technically, it IS an Alliance ship and it does look kinda aggressive to me. I like it.

 

[Darrack]

It is and it can carry a new module.

That module looks as if it is for boring a tunnel so maybe we are going to be able to mine the inside of rocks using space legs and a new suit with a pick axe attachment.

DRG comes to Elite, new race revealed, Dwarves!!

O7

 

[Vardaugas]

If it is a module that only the new ship can fit and it is required for the new mining features, but the ship is only available for ARX, effectively locking gameplay features behind premium currency, I will be rather dejected.

 

[Darrack]

If it is a module that only the new ship can fit and it is required for the new mining features, but the ship is only available for ARX, effectively locking gameplay features behind premium currency, I will be rather dejected.

Pay to Mine also confirmed!!
If its a size 3 gatling laser mining I'm going to get aroused.

O7

 

[Rubbernuke]

Pay to Mine also confirmed!!
If its a size 3 gatling laser mining I'm going to get aroused.

O7

 

[Bob McBobblehead]

Probably just a multi mining tool that can only be fitted on new ship. Laser, abrasion blaster, subsurface displacement missile and seismic charge launcher all-in-one.

 

[DrakeAurum]

If it is a module that only the new ship can fit and it is required for the new mining features, but the ship is only available for ARX, effectively locking gameplay features behind premium currency, I will be rather dejected.

It seems unlikely that they'd implement a new game mechanic for just one ship, Arx or not. What I'd guess is that it will be the only ship of its size that can do it - like, maybe it's got a Huge weapon mount that can only be used for mining weapons.

 

[Jaffz]

Vanguards: meh
This ship: sort of meh

What's next?

 

[-VR- Max Factor]

If it is a module that only the new ship can fit and it is required for the new mining features, but the ship is only available for ARX, effectively locking gameplay features behind premium currency, I will be rather dejected.

Just wait for it to come out for credits. You pay for early access and that's it.