Mercury

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Mercury-class Shuttle
High Tech Frigate
4,000c
Logistical data
CR per deployment	20%
CR per deployment	20%
Recovery rate (per day)	5%
Recovery rate (per day)	5%
Recovery cost (supplies)	2
Recovery cost (supplies)	2
Deployment points	2
Deployment points	2
Peak performance (sec)	180
Peak performance (sec)	180
Ordnance points	27
Ordnance points	27
Maintenance (supplies/month)	2
Maintenance (supplies/month)	2
Cargo capacity	20
Cargo capacity	20
Maximum crew	30
Maximum crew	30
Skeleton crew required	1
Skeleton crew required	1
Fuel capacity	15
Fuel capacity	15
Maximum burn	9
Maximum burn	9
Fuel per LY / Jump cost	0.5
Fuel per LY / Jump cost	0.5
Combat performance
Hull integrity	1000
Armor rating	150
Flux capacity	1600
Flux dissipation	150
Top speed	135
Systems
Defense	Omni Shield
Shield arc	120
Shield upkeep/sec	75
Shield flux/damage	0.8
System	Active Flare Launcher
Mounts	3x Small Universal
Hullmods	Civilian-grade Hull

	One of the smallest ships in the Sector equipped with an on-board hyperdrive actuator, this class is typically used for safely transporting VIPs or couriers between star systems. Although small, the Shuttle-class is outfitted for the comfort and security of its potential VIP passengers. It is rare to see one in combat; if a captain is unlucky enough to be in such a spot, one can quickly see why: most power systems on board are reserved for use by the life support, comfort and entertainment modules, installed to make sure that passengers do not get bored on long voyages.
–In-game description

Overview

Generally used for its logistics capabilities although some enterprising (or desperate) players can use it as an improvised missile ship, mounting three Harpoon MRMs.

Strategy and tips

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Changelog

Patch 0.8.1a-RC5:  Fuel capacity reduced from 25 to 15 Fuel per l.y. & jump cost reduced from 1 to 0.5 Fuel Range increased from 25 to 30