Outrider (Oolite)

Outrider Mark I
Size (W×H×L)	65 m×15 m×65 m
Cargo capacity	2 TC
Cargo bay extension	N/A
Maximum speed	0.37 LM
Manoeuvrability	Pitch: 1.4 Roll: 2.4 Yaw: 1.4 Thrust: 37
Energy banks	4
Energy recharge rate	Good (4.0)
Gun mounts	Fore: 1x Rear: 1x
Missile slots	2
Shield boosters available	Yes
Military shields available	N/A
Hyperspace capable	Yes
OXP or standard	OXP
Available to player	Yes
Base price	110,000 Cr

One of the Outrider's external views, showing the ship's unique HUD

Overview

The Outrider is the first ship to be produced by Taranis Corp. The vessel was conceived as a relatively well-specced freighter escort, capable of offering serious resistance to the modern generation of fast attack ships, yet affordable enough for the mass market. Taranis originally aimed to sell the ship for 100,000 credits; modifications to improve the hull rigidity resulted in a final price tag of 110K.

Initially, sales of the Outrider were modest at best; however, since its prominent appearance in the hit film "The Riedquat Connection", it has become much more popular with shipping firms, bounty hunters of limited means and - reinforcing its "dangerous" image - pirates.

Notable features

The Outrider is available in two models - red and green - which are functionally identical. It matches the Sidewinder for speed but not maneuverability. It is relatively big for a vessel of its type, and despite its size, offers little room for cargo; on the other hand, it is on a par with the much larger Cobra Mk III in terms of resilience. The ship is fitted with a pulse laser as standard.

Model comparisons

	Outrider Mark I	Outrider Mark II	Outrider Mark II-N
Picture (click to fully expand)
Size (meters: WxHxL)	65 × 15 × 65	65 × 15 × 65	65 × 15 × 65
Mass (tons)	53.159 t	53.159 t	53.159 t
Cargo capacity (tons)	2 (not expandable)	5 (not expandable)	4 (not expandable)
Maximum speed (LM)	0.370	0.380	0.390
Maneuverability	Pitch: 1.40 / Roll: 2.40 / Yaw: 1.40	Pitch: 1.40 / Roll: 2.40 / Yaw: 1.40	Pitch: 1.60 / Roll: 2.60 / Yaw: 1.60
Thrust	37	38	39
Energy banks	4.00	5.00	5.50
Energy recharge rate	Good (4.00)	Good (4.00)	Good (4.00)
Gun mounts & Turrets	Fore: 1x Rear: 1x Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A	Fore: 3x Rear: 1x Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A	Fore: 3x Rear: 1x Port: N/A Starboard: N/A Turrets: N/A
Missile pylons	2	2	3
Shield Upgrades	Boosters	Boosters & military	Boosters & military
Hyperspace capable	Yes (in 12 sec)	Yes (in 11 sec)	Yes (in 10 sec)
Available to player	Yes (TL 9)	Yes (TL 9)	Yes (in unstable and dangerous systems on stations outside GalCop jurisdiction)
Base price (Cr)	110,000	120,000	130,000

• The Outrider Mark II-N could only be bought in systems with a government of 2 (multi-government) or lower and only on stations not regulated by GalCop law (station allegiance different to GalCop).

Gallery

The Outrider is used by various individuals and organizations, so different hull paints could be seen on the space lanes:

Click on thumbnails to view full-size images

• 

  Outrider Mark I (Hunter)
• 

  Outrider Mark I (Pirate)
• 

  Outrider Mark II (Escort)
• 

  SSG Escorts/Defenders
• 

  Taranis Corporation Security
• 

  Bounty Hunter Guild
• 

  GalCop Police Deputy
• 

  GalCop Police

Remarks

• The Outrider Mark I is a slightly tweaked version of Roberto's original OXP, all other ships were added with V 2.00.
• This OXP includes an overwrite of the Taranis.OXP. While Roberto designed defense fighters, the station actually never used them. The AI is also corrected.
• The Outrider Mark II-N could only be bought in systems with a government of 2 (multi-government) or lower and only on stations not regulated by GalCop law (station allegiance different to GalCop).

Remember, the purchase of this ship is still restricted.

Credits

• Roberto aka Robert Todd (author, model, basic textures and specifications)
• Griff (model and basic textures of the escape capsules)
• another_commander (basic specular map of the escape capsules)

Thanks to Murgh, Selezen, Giles, Draco Caeles and others for their advice, and to Daniel Walker for his texturing guide !

Requirements

Oolite V 1.88 or higher.

Download

• The current version is available on the Expansions Manager or alternatively at Outrider (OXZ).
• The original Outrider (Roberto/2006) could be found on Box (OXP)

License

This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

• Note: This license was added following Roberto's statement on the BB: Outrider and Frigate

Version History

• Version 2.00 / 2022/05/30 / Montana05

converted and overhauled the entire package

improved the materials and added more textures

various implementations to adjust to the current standards

• Version 1.12 / 2021/05/23 / Montana05

improved textures

adjusted roles

• Version 1.11 / 2021/05/22 / Montana05

added manifest.plist

uploaded the package to the Expansions Manager

• Version 1.10 / 2006/08/14 / Roberto

modified custom views

added "laser darkness" to the textures

included the defense ship for the Taranis OXP

• Version 1.00 / 2006/06/20 / Roberto

initial release

Quick Facts

Version	Released	License	Features	Category	Author(s)	Feedback
1.12	2021-05-23	CC BY-NC-SA 4.0	Ship	Ships OXPs	Roberto, Montana05	BB

Links

• Navy Frigate (a warship based on the Outrider)
• Taranis Corp (manufacturer)
• Taranis OXP (missions)
• Oolite Bulletins Board