Rock Hermit (Oolite)
| Rock Hermit | |
|---|---|
| |
| Size (metres, W×H×L) | 750 x 750 x 750 |
| Cargo capacity | N/A |
| Cargo bay extension | Unknown |
| Maximum speed | N/A |
| Manoeuvrability | Roll: 0.0 Pitch: 0.0 |
| Energy banks | N/A |
| Energy recharge rate | Unknown |
| Gun mounts | 0? |
| Missile slots | Unknown |
| Shield boosters available | N/A |
| Military shields available | N/A |
| Hyperspace capable | No |
| OXP or standard | Standard/OXP |
| Available to player | No |
| Base price | Unknown |
Overview
Ancient miners, retired bountyhunters and other even less savoury spacefaring types, sometimes hollow out a particularly large asteroid and live in it. Some are watering holes for spacers others pirate hideouts. The generic name for these Rocks is Rock Hermits, because asteroid prospectors started this practice in the days of yore.
Notable Features
Usually small traders are welcome, to trade, swap gossip or to get robbed. Often Rock Hermits are home to shady affairs, so narcotics can be obtained here at a low price. Food and luxuries are the stuff a hermit cannot produce, so these will go at a premium. Assure you get paid, before you offload your fine Inrerian Brandy though! Do not let the unglamorous name fool you: rock hermits are not defenceless, most have a small fleet of ships ready to be launched.
Docking with a Hermit
Insofar as docking with a GalCop station is a similar exercise, Rock Hermits do not rotate.
Famous Anecdotes
Xiibli Nbilibli, The legendary Blue Slimy Frog whose 'ColdCrushCorp' mining concern based in Eszara, spanned Galaxy Two. It is alleged that 'ColdCrushCorp' was the front for a massive smuggling ring. Xiibli was said to be the richest amphibian since the 'great marauder' Bloxfod Agriblad of Biabite. After 37 years of complete monopoly the 'ColdCrushCorp' was plunged into a financial scandal, the subsequent investigation promised to uncover corruption that went to the very top of GalCop. However the star witness Mau-Mau Mau-Mau a feline from Soinuste (Chief accountant of Plyforth/Garand/Plyforth), mysteriously disappeared just hours before he was to take the stand. With It's reputation in ruins and a now hawk-like eye on it's dealings from GalCop special anti-corruption department. 'ColdCrushCorp' was broken up into many smaller companies (who were greedily bought by ColdCrushCorps' previously intimidated rivals). Xiibli disappeared and many rumours circulated in dark corners of Corolis taverns about Xiibli having Hyper-spaced to Galaxy 4 to start a new empire of space junk yards. In fact the truth has only very recently been revealed that Xiibli had had a full body transplant and lived out his days as rock hermit dealing in gemstones & precious metals in the Atzaxe system until he was assassinated by Zau-Mau Mau-Mau the brother of Mau-Mau Mau-Mau. A posthumous DNA test revealed his identity. In excess of 100 tonnes of Gold was found hidden in the caves of his asteroid.
