Mole

Mole
Manufacturer		Argo Astronautics (ARGO)
Size		Medium
Focus		Mining
Production state		Flight Ready
Minimum crew		2
Maximum crew		4
Cargo capacity		96 SCU
Cost
Pledge cost		315 USD
Specifications
SCM speed		128 m/s
Maximum speed		1,090 m/s
Length		38.5 m
Beam		17 m
Height		8 m
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The Argo Astronautics Mole is a medium sized multicrew mining ship, featuring a "multi operator laser extractor" (M.O.L.E.). With 3 independent mining turrets and a large storage capacity, it is a ship perfect for efficient multicrew mining.

Product Description

ARGO’s iconic multi-operator laser extractor, more commonly referred to as the MOLE, lets you work faster and more effectively than ever before, thanks to its patented trilateral mining system. Three independently controlled articulated extraction stations allow for maximum power and near-limitless versatility. The MOLE lives by the adage "many hands make for light work".

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	CHCO	Surveyor	2 (2)	1 x 1
Computers		M Computer	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	JUST	Ginzel	3 (3)	1 x 1
Coolers	JUST	ThermalCore	3 (3)	1 x 1
Shield Generators	BEHR	5MA Chimalli	2 (2)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes		M Fuel Intake	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Fuel Tanks		M Fuel Tank	Medium (Medium)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	JUST	Huracan	2 (2)	1 x 1
Jump Modules		M Jump Module	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		M Quantum Fuel Tank	Medium (Medium)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	Main	1 x 4
		VTOL Thruster	VTOL	1 x 4
		Retro Thruster	Retro	1 x 2
Maneuvering Thrusters		Joint Maneuvering Thruster	Joint	1 x 8

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Weapons	KLWE	CF-227 Badger Laser Repeater		2 (2)	1 x 2
Utility Items	GRIN	Arbor MH2	Mining laser heads only	2 (2)	1 x 3

Features

• Three independent articulated extraction stations, each with size 2 Mining laser heads.
• Purchased with 24 MISC cargo pods, of which the ship can hold 8 at a time. Each pod holds 12 SCU of mineral storage.
• Can support up to a 4 person crew (1 pilot + 3 miners).
• On-board habitation facilities:
  • Four beds (which double as escape pods)
  • Integrated shower and toilet facilities
  • Onboard clothing and suit storage lockers
  • A shared rest area with food-making facilities

Model

Special editions

• Argo Mole Carbon Edition: boasts the same mining proficiency as the standard ship along with a black skin.
• Argo Mole Talus Edition: boasts the same mining proficiency as the standard ship along with a more discreet grey skin.

Development

The ship was first revealed to CitizenCon 2019 attendees during the "Ship Talk" panel in the Croshaw Auditorium. This panel wasn't streamed live but made available to everyone later on YouTube. At this stage, the Mole was already fairly far into production state, because Cloud Imperium announced that it would be made available for Alpha 3.8, due later that year.

During the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo a few days after CitizenCon 2019, the Mole was also featured in a Whitley's Guide episode. Here, presenter Jax Mccleary gained exclusive access to the Mole.

The ship was made playable for Star Citizen Alpha 3.8.0.

See Also

• Argo Mole Promotion page
• Video: IAE 2949 - MISC, ARGO

Gallery

  For a full gallery, see :Category:Mole images.

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