Ships

There is a variety of ships available for ownership in the Rings. (Note: salvage vessels and military craft are not available to the civilian market.)

Civilian Ships

See also: List of ship variants

K37 TNTRL

Often labeled "Workhorse of the Rings", the K37 is the most common ship between Enceladus and Saturn. Introduced in the late 22nd century, the simple and robust design has proven its worth many times over, leading to the creation of numerous variants.

Manufacturer: Rusatom-Antonoff

Length:	Dry mass:	Processed cargo:	Cargo bay:	Hardpoints:	Crew:	New price:
34 m	33 t	42 t (7 t each)	96 m^3	1 High-stress, 2 Low-stress	4	365,999 E$

More about the K37 | Variants : KTA24, KX37, KR37, K44

Eagle Prospector

The Eagle Prospector is a modern, dedicated mining ship. Devised in the early 23rd century, incorporating recent yet affordable technology, its sophisticated design allows it to surpass the K37 in almost every stat, and still achieve a lower dry mass.

Manufacturer: Mitsudaya-Starbus

Length:	Dry mass:	Processed cargo:	Cargo bay:	Hardpoints:	Crew:	New price:
50 m	28 t	84 t (14 t each)	125 m^3	2 Low-stress, 2 Drone mounts	6	2,539,999 E$

More about the Eagle Prospector | Variants: Peacock Prospector, Vulture Prospector, Pelican Prospector

Cothon

Too useful to be dismantled, the Cothon stood the test of time. It stands out by being one of the few ships that have EMP shielding. The Cothon originally was developed in the late 21st century as interlunar cargo hauler, hence the impressive cargo space and reinforced frame with sturdy Faraday cage. The focus on automated interplanetary flights meant that besides adding a strong main engine to the mix, not much else was given attention.

Many years later, resourceful ringdivers would welcome the cheap cargo space, retrofit a lifepod to serve as minimalist crew cabin – and there you have today’s Cothon-212. The ships are no longer in production, but continually change hands as yet another Cothon captain made enough profit to swap to a more comfortable ship – and the next up-and-coming miner is looking to buy a Cothon to do just the same.

Manufacturer: Conlido RVM

Length:	Dry mass:	Processed cargo:	Cargo bay:	Hardpoints:	Crew:	Stripped hull price:
54 m	84 t	162 t (27 t each)	260 m^3	4 Low-stress	3	79,549 E$

More about the Cothon-212 | Variants: Cothon-211, Cothon-213, Cothon-217

OCP-209

The OCP, short for Orbital Construction Platform, is a utility vessel of unusual design, specialized in extended construction or resupply missions. The entire ship is designed around a huge cylindrical cargo bay, with the center of mass exactly in the middle. This allows the OCP to transport large assemblies and components such as reactors, and also side-load and rotate around them as needed.

The twin high-stress hardpoints are located on the starboard side, where the bay opens. The standard loadout features two manipulator arms to assist in (un)loading or installation work. Ringdivers gladly repurpose the ship’s capabilities for salvaging, possibly retrieving two ships via ARMs (in addition to raw materials and smaller derelicts in the sizable cargo bay).

The comfortable habitat works wonders for crew morale. However, the 209 cannot carry any cargo containers, captains are therefore limited to 50 t of processed minerals.

Manufacturer: Obonto Microengineering

Length:	Dry mass:	Processed cargo:	Cargo bay:	Hardpoints:	Crew:	Stripped hull price:
85 m	185 t	50 t (combined)	610 m^3	2 High-stress, 2 Low-stress	8	217,200 E$

More about the OCP-209 | Variants: none

K225 "Titan"

The AT-K225, commonly referred to as "Titan", is a modular design cargo carrier. The stock variant comes with 6 THI Cargo Containers preinstalled, which increase mineral capacity by 540 tons. (The capacity below refers to the internal base storage.)

This is not a ship for inexperienced captains. Titan miners will commonly swap some containers for nanodrones and point defense weapons, but even then it still becomes harder to maneuver as it fills up with ore. Last but not least, the K225 is capable of equipping the largest propellant, ammunition, and nanodrone storages.

Manufacturer: Antonoff-Titan Heavy Industries

Length:	Dry mass:	Processed cargo:	Cargo bay:	Hardpoints:	Crew:	New price:
84 m	220 t	42 t (7 t each)	280 m^3	2 Low-stress, 6 Docking bays	12	3,999,999 E$

More about the K225 | Variants: K225-BB

Model E

The Model E is an extraordinary ship. The price tag reflects that, but how could it not when this is the first commercial vessel with a fusion reactor. Those who get to pilot one, tend to confirm that the Stellarator and Z-Pinch indeed deliver on the marketing claims of "unparalleled performance". Still, the general notion is the HUD and semi-autonomous autopilot are hard to get used to, as are the cargo doors and MPU placement.

The stock loadout includes entirely gimbaled engines and RCS. Despite all the technical marvel, it’s still a ship, and if you fly her into a rock, she will need repairs. Just be prepared that with a Model E, the repair bill will be equally unparalleled, ground-breaking and stellar.

Manufacturer: Elon Interstellar

Length:	Dry mass:	Processed cargo:	Cargo bay:	Hardpoints:	Crew:	New price:
39 m	27 t	66 t (11 t each)	140 m^3	1 High-stress, 2 Low-stress	5	8,999,999 E$

More about the Model E | Variants: none

ND-LIS Kitsune

Kitsune are small ex-military shuttlecraft, decommissioned for civilian use. They were designed for short-range hauls and, due to their low hull mass, can operate without a main engine. Another unusual feature is the extendable cargo bay. Miners use them for pilot training and quick trading runs with Obonto habitats.

Manufacturer: Nakamura Dynamics

Length:	Dry mass:	Processed cargo:	Cargo bay:	Hardpoints:	Crew:	Stripped hull price:
13 m	4 t	18 t (combined)	40-75 m^3	1 Low-stress	3	14,999 E$

More about the Kitsune | Variants: none

Non-Civilian Ships

MAD-CERF

A ship designed specifically for SAR (search and rescue) and salvage operations. Built to recover stranded or abandoned vessels, it's large enough to fit most ships within it.

Tsukuyuomi-Class Frigate

In the late 22nd century, the light tactical frigate with NSWR propulsion was a novelty, and state of the art. Today however, the enormous waste heat of its main drive make it obsolete on the modern battlefield. Nevertheless, it is rumored that Vilcy still operate one, and given their influence and ex-military background, a viable possibility.

Dry mass: 1,300 t

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