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Type-9 Heavy

Overview

Manufacturer

Lakon Spaceways

Years Produced

3300-Present

Type

Freighter

Cost

76,555,842 CR

Specifications

Landing Pad Size

Large

Dimensions

117.4m x 115.3m x 33.2m

Pilot Seats

3

Multicrew

Yes

Fighter Hangar

Yes

Hull Mass

850 t

Mass Lock Factor

16

Armour

864

Armour Hardness

65

Shields

110 MJ

Fuel Capacity

64 t

Manoeuvr-
ability

0

Top Speed

132 m/s (default)
151 m/s (upgraded)

Boost Speed

202 m/s (default)
232 m/s (upgraded)

Unladen Jump Range

8.68 ly (default)
22.12 ly (upgraded)

Cargo Capacity

348 t (default)

Outfitting

Hardpoints

4× Utility Mounts
2× Small Hardpoints
3× Medium Hardpoints

Internal Compartments

1× Class 1 Compartment
1× Class 2 Compartment
2× Class 3 Compartments
2× Class 4 Compartments
1× Class 5 Compartment
1× Class 6 Compartment
1× Class 7 Compartment
2× Class 8 Compartments

The Type-9 Heavy is one of the largest cargo ships on the market. While it lacks the carrying capacity of the Imperial Cutter, it is significantly less expensive and can be purchased without acquiring ranks in the Imperial Navy. Furthermore, the ship's ability to equip a fighter bay makes It popular with traders looking to protect their cargoes from criminals.

— In-Game Description

The Type-9 Heavy is a heavy freighter and the largest of the five freighters manufactured by Lakon Spaceways. It has the second largest maximum cargo capacity of any ship available, behind only the Imperial Cutter, but can be purchased at a fraction of the Cutter's cost and does not require any rank. Although generally lacking in offensive and defensive capabilities, the Type-9 is a bulky yet capable ship best suited for trading or mining.

Overview

The pilot's station is located in the front center of the ship's canopy, with two co-pilot seats below the pilot on either side parallel to each other. The canopy has one of the largest views in the game with a near 180° view of the outside, with some visibility even below the ship and directly above; which can be quite useful in various situations and is especially helpful for VR players.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: two class 2 hardpoints situated on top of the ship and one more on the bottom of the ship making them excellent for turreted mounts, and two class 1 hardpoints situated on either side of the canopy, identically to the Type-7 Transporter. Two of the utility mounts are on top of the ship, near the hardpoints while the other two at the back; below the ship.

The Type-9 shares a maneuverability rating of 0 with the Type-10 Defender, and also has one of the lowest base speeds of all available ships. Combined with its large size, the Type-9 has extreme difficulty in shaking smaller ships from its blind spot and evading enemy fire (using a Fighter Hangar could help mitigate this). It has five weapon hardpoints to defend itself. Equipped with medium sized turrets, they can force enemy ships to operate with caution and give the Type-9 a chance to escape. Unlike its lower-tier options in the Type-6 Transporter and Type-7 the ship is better at defending itself and can often take care of small and medium ships making trading far less risky and often more profitable as it can often deal with the incoming enemy events, gaining bigger payouts. However, the low maneuverability makes it much harder to avoid FSD interdictions, so keep in mind you may be forced to fight incoming ships, which can be problematic for time-sensitive missions; or for simply maximizing profit per hour. It also makes normal supply mission a death sentence, since you will be unable to dodge the incoming powerful foes, and they can easily defeat a Type-9.

As a trading ship, the Type-9 has the second best cargo capacity behind only the Imperial Cutter. However, this is only a difference of 4T of cargo. Furthermore, the T-9 can downgrade to a class 5 Shield Generator, while the cutter can only equip a minimum of class 6. Thus if wishing to trade with a shield, the T-9 has the best cargo space in the game. Because of the Cutter's very high repair and rebuy prices and the Type-9's interdiction vulnerability, going shieldless in either case is not recommended.

The Type-9 has a massive fuel tank that can hold up to 64 tons of fuel. This gives the Type-9 a large range before needing to refuel: about 100ly when fully laden. This allows the Type-9 to move around the bubble without a fuel scoop when exploring for new trade routes, or when trading rare commodities (though smaller dedicated exploration ships are better suited for that task). However, for shorter range trading, one should consider downsizing the fuel tank to reduce weight so as to increase the ship's jump range.

The Type-9 has actually seen some niche use as a combat vessel. Although its low number of hardpoints makes its offensive damage lacking; when engineered and turreted they can deal decent damage. The biggest advantage the ship has is its dual Class 8 compartments which allow both a max level Shield Generator and Shield Cell Bank; which can often make taking the ship down difficult without engineering. However, while this is possible on paper the issue is that having both cell banks and a shield generator; along with Shield Boosters is rather difficult with the ship's Power Plant. Engineering or a Guardian Hybrid Power Plant, as well as power management, are mandatory for this strategy to function. Because of the low number of hardpoints and low speed, the weapons and engines will draw less power, meaning there is more power for systems. Furthermore, this makes it advisable to upgrade the system's capacity with engineering for the power distributor.

Its four utility slots are good for Shield Boosters and can help with a lower grade of shield. Chaff Launchers are not advisable, as the ship is often too large and slow of a target for them to be effective. Point-Defence Turrets also don't work too well as the large body will cut off half of the turrets range and the low maneuverability will make it impossible to face the turret in the right direction in time; thus an ECM would be a better fit for the T-9.

Another upside is its low cost means NPC pirates will generally fly similarly priced ships, usually flying Cobras or Vipers and will rarely fly Fer-de-Lances or Alliance Chieftains etc; which can all be outclassed unless upgraded by the Type-9. In open play this strategy also functions well as few players would expect a heavy freighter to exhibit offensive powers, they can be given a nasty shock if they were expecting an easy mark. It doesn't function well as a bounty hunter or Pirate, however, as its poor maneuverability and speed make interdictions difficult to perform, as well as its slow speed making it very difficult to catch up to ships.

Many pilots have problems fitting through the entrance of Stations while they are first getting used to the Type-9, and it can, therefore, be expensive for a new pilot to get used to. A Standard Docking Computer or Advanced Docking Computer can be useful for pilots who have trouble docking this ship, and it will usually dock the Type-9 no slower than piloting it manually, unlike with other ships. It will also prevent Bounties/Fines from hitting other ships, which is quite hard to avoid in a Type-9 even for veterans. It should also be noted that the Type-9 Heavy has better maneuverability when stopped; even though it is not very useful in combat, it is handy for docking.

On December 20, 3303, Lakon Spaceways released a revised model of the Type-9 known as the Type-10 Defender, which was commissioned by the Alliance to help counter the Thargoid threat. The Type-10 improves upon the Type-9's features by adding various combat-oriented improvements while sacrificing some cargo capacity.

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen	Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra	Jameson Memorial	Always available	10% discount
Brestla	i Sola Prospect	Always available	20% surcharge
Oduduro	Conrad Hub	Jul. 30, 2019	15% discount
KP Tauri	Spedding Orbital	Mar. 13, 2018	15% discount
Caerus	Popov Hub	Mar. 13, 2018	15% discount
Ki	Binet Port	Sep. 15, 2018	15% discount
Wolf 406	Hamilton Gateway	Mar. 12, 2018
Barnard's Star	Miller Depot	Mar. 13, 2018
Luyten's Star	Ashby City	Mar. 13, 2018
Huokang	Steiner City	Mar. 13, 2018
Ao Guang	H.G. Wells Plant	Mar. 13, 2018
Beta Trianguli Australis	Lunan Hub	Mar. 13, 2018
Guathiti	Messier Port	Apr. 04, 2018
Robigo	Hauser's Reach	Jul. 05, 2018
BD-15 447	Good Enterprise	Jul. 31, 2018	15% Discount
Diaguandri	Ray Gateway	Sep. 16, 2018	15% Discount
Tollan	Gordon Plant	Dec, 20, 2018
Ye'kuape	Bobko Hub	Feb 4, 2018
Deciat	Garay Terminal	Aug 30, 2019
CD-37 641	Tikhonravov City	Sep. 1, 2019

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Type-9 Heavy.

Category	Default System	Default Rating	Default Class	Max Class
Small Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	1
Small Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	1
Medium Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	2
	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
Utility Mount	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
Bulkheads	Lightweight Alloys	I	1	8
Reactor Bay	Power Plant	E	6	6
Thrusters Mounting	Thrusters	E	7	7
Frame Shift Drive Housing	Frame Shift Drive	E	6	6
Environment Control	Life Support	E	5	5
Power Coupling	Power Distributor	E	6	6
Sensor Suite	Sensors	E	4	4
Fuel Store	Fuel Tank [x64]	C	6	6
Internal Compartments	Cargo Rack [x128]	E	7	8
	Cargo Rack [x128]	E	7	8
	Cargo Rack [x64]	E	6	7
	Shield Generator	E	6	6
	Cargo Rack [x16]	E	4	5
	Cargo Rack [x8]	E	3	4
	Empty	--	--	4
	Cargo Rack [x4]	E	2	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	2
	Supercruise Assist	E	1	1
	Planetary Approach Suite (H)	I	1	1

(L) = Loaned Module
[x#] = Capacity
(H) = Requires Elite Dangerous: Horizons, reserved solely for Planetary Approach Suite

Notes

The Type-9 first appeared in the development diary videos and in some of the live streams posted by Frontier Developments. Later it appeared in the early Alpha stages for Elite Dangerous and is one of the four ships that were in the first release of the Premium Beta.

Trivia

The Type-9 Heavy length and width (117.4m, 115.3m) is comparable to the International Space Station.^[1]
The Type-9 Heavy's animated loading screen erroneously depicts the ship with different primary thrusters that resemble those seen on an Asp Explorer.

Videos

Ship Introducing Type-9 Heavy - Elite Dangerous Short cinematic video

Elite Dangerous 2.3 Beta - The Grandaddy Type-9 - 4K

Sagittarius Eye Bulletin - Type-9 Canyon Race Announced

Elite Dangerous Ascorbius's Epic Type 9 Race

Elite Dangerous deutsch Beyond Chapter 4 HUGE EMA Type 9 Heavy

Gallery

References

↑ Elite ship scale 3.0

[1] Elite ship scale 3.0

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-{{quote|The Type-9 Heavy is Lakon Spaceways' large freighter class. This ship is built to transport large cargos, a job it does very well, but it doesn't stand up well in a fight, although adding a fighter bay improves its combat capability considerably - in the right hands!|In-Game Description}}
+{{quote|The Type-9 Heavy is one of the largest cargo ships on the market. While it lacks the carrying capacity of the Imperial Cutter, it is significantly less expensive and can be purchased without acquiring ranks in the Imperial Navy. Furthermore, the ship's ability to equip a fighter bay makes It popular with traders looking to protect their cargoes from criminals.|In-Game Description}}
-The '''Type-9 Heavy''' is a heavy freighter and the largest of the five freighters manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. It has the second largest maximum cargo capacity of any ship available, behind only the [[Imperial Cutter]], but can be purchased at a fraction of the Cutter's cost, does not require any [[Empire/Ranks|rank]] and can also fit a smaller class Shield Generator. Although generally lacking in offensive capabilities, the Type-9 is a bulky yet capable ship best suited for trading or mining and with the potential of class 8 shield generators and cell banks as well as high armor values; it can be surprisingly durable.
+The '''Type-9 Heavy''' is a heavy freighter and the largest of the five freighters manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. It has the second largest maximum cargo capacity of any ship available, behind only the [[Imperial Cutter]], but can be purchased at a fraction of the Cutter's cost and does not require any [[Empire/Ranks|rank]]. Although generally lacking in offensive and defensive capabilities, the Type-9 is a bulky yet capable ship best suited for trading or mining.
 ==Overview==
 The pilot's station is located in the front center of the ship's canopy, with two co-pilot seats below the pilot on either side parallel to each other. The canopy has one of the largest views in the game with a near 180° view of the outside, with some visibility even below the ship and directly above; which can be quite useful in various situations and is especially helpful for VR players.
-The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: two class 2 hardpoints situated on top of the ship and one more on the bottom of the ship making them excellent for turreted mounts, and two class 1 hardpoints situated on either side of the canopy, identically to the [[Type-7 Transporter|Type-7]]. Two of the utility mounts are on top of the ship, near the hardpoints while the other two at the back; below the ship.
+The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: two class 2 hardpoints situated on top of the ship and one more on the bottom of the ship making them excellent for turreted mounts, and two class 1 hardpoints situated on either side of the canopy, identically to the [[Type-7 Transporter]]. Two of the utility mounts are on top of the ship, near the hardpoints while the other two at the back; below the ship.
-The Type-9 shares the worst maneuverability in the game with the [[Type-10 Defender]],  and also has one of the lowest base speeds. Combined with its large size the ship has extreme difficulty in shaking smaller [[ships]] from its blind spot and evading enemy fire (using a [[Fighter Hangar]] could help mitigate this). It has five weapon [[hardpoint|hardpoints]] to defend itself. Equipped with medium sized turrets, they can force enemy ships to operate with caution and give the Type-9 a chance to escape. Unlike its lower-tier options in the [[Type-6 Transporter|Type-6]] and [[Type-7 Transporter|Type-7]] the ship is better at defending itself and can often take care of small and medium ships making trading far less risky and often more profitable as it can often deal with the incoming enemy events, gaining bigger payouts. However, the low maneuverability makes avoiding [[interdiction|interdictions]] almost impossible, so keep in mind you'll often be forced to fight incoming ships, which can be problematic for time-sensitive missions; or for simply maximizing profit per hour. It also makes normal supply mission a death sentence, since you will be unable to dodge the incoming powerful foes, and they can easily defeat a T-9.
+The Type-9 shares a maneuverability rating of 0 with the [[Type-10 Defender]], and also has one of the lowest base speeds of all available ships. Combined with its large size, the Type-9 has extreme difficulty in shaking smaller [[ships]] from its blind spot and evading enemy fire (using a [[Fighter Hangar]] could help mitigate this). It has five weapon [[hardpoint]]s to defend itself. Equipped with medium sized turrets, they can force enemy ships to operate with caution and give the Type-9 a chance to escape. Unlike its lower-tier options in the [[Type-6 Transporter]] and Type-7 the ship is better at defending itself and can often take care of small and medium ships making trading far less risky and often more profitable as it can often deal with the incoming enemy events, gaining bigger payouts. However, the low maneuverability makes it much harder to avoid FSD [[interdiction]]s, so keep in mind you may be forced to fight incoming ships, which can be problematic for time-sensitive missions; or for simply maximizing profit per hour. It also makes normal supply mission a death sentence, since you will be unable to dodge the incoming powerful foes, and they can easily defeat a Type-9.
-As a trading ship, the T-9 has the second best cargo capacity behind only the [[Imperial Cutter]]. However, this is only a difference of 4T of cargo. Furthermore, the T-9 can downgrade to a class 5 [[Shield Generator]], while the cutter can only equip a minimum of class 6. Thus if wishing to trade with a shield, the T-9 has the best cargo space in the game.  Because of the Cutter's very high repair and rebuy prices and the Type-9's interdiction vulnerability, going shieldless in either case is not recommended.
+As a trading ship, the Type-9 has the second best cargo capacity behind only the [[Imperial Cutter]]. However, this is only a difference of 4T of cargo. Furthermore, the T-9 can downgrade to a class 5 [[Shield Generator]], while the cutter can only equip a minimum of class 6. Thus if wishing to trade with a shield, the T-9 has the best cargo space in the game. Because of the Cutter's very high repair and rebuy prices and the Type-9's interdiction vulnerability, going shieldless in either case is not recommended.
+The Type-9 has a massive fuel tank that can hold up to 64 tons of fuel. This gives the Type-9 a large range before needing to refuel: about 100ly when fully laden. This allows the Type-9 to move around the bubble without a fuel scoop when exploring for new trade routes, or when trading rare commodities (though smaller dedicated exploration ships are better suited for that task). However, for shorter range trading, one should consider downsizing the fuel tank to reduce weight so as to increase the ship's jump range.
-The Type-9 has actually seen some niche use as a combat vessel. Although its low number of [[hardpoints]] makes its offensive damage lacking; when [[Engineers|engineered]] and turreted they can deal decent damage. The biggest advantage the ship has is its dual Class 8 compartments which allow both a max level [[Shield Generator]] and [[Shield Cell Bank]]; which can often make taking the ship down difficult without engineering. However, while this is possible on paper the issue is that having both cell banks and a shield generator; along with [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] is rather difficult with the ship's [[Power Plant]]. Engineering or a [[Guardian Hybrid Power Plant]], as well as power management, are mandatory for this strategy to function. Because of the low number of hardpoints and low speed, the weapons and engines will draw less power, meaning there is more power for systems. Furthermore, this makes it advisable to upgrade the system's capacity with engineering for the power distributor.
+The Type-9 has actually seen some niche use as a combat vessel. Although its low number of [[hardpoints]] makes its offensive damage lacking; when [[Engineers|engineered]] and turreted they can deal decent damage. The biggest advantage the ship has is its dual Class 8 compartments which allow both a max level [[Shield Generator]] and [[Shield Cell Bank]]; which can often make taking the ship down difficult without engineering. However, while this is possible on paper the issue is that having both cell banks and a shield generator; along with [[Shield Booster]]s is rather difficult with the ship's [[Power Plant]]. Engineering or a [[Guardian Hybrid Power Plant]], as well as power management, are mandatory for this strategy to function. Because of the low number of hardpoints and low speed, the weapons and engines will draw less power, meaning there is more power for systems. Furthermore, this makes it advisable to upgrade the system's capacity with engineering for the power distributor.
-Its four utility slots are good for [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] and can help with a lower grade of shield. [[Chaff Launcher|Chaff Launchers]] are not advisable, as the ship is often too large and slow of a target for them to be effective. [[Point Defence Turret|Point-Defence Turrets]] also don't work too well as the large body will cut off half of the turrets range and the low maneuverability will make it impossible to face the turret in the right direction in time; thus an [[Electronic Countermeasure|ECM]] would be a better fit for the T-9.
+Its four utility slots are good for [[Shield Booster]]s and can help with a lower grade of shield. [[Chaff Launcher]]s are not advisable, as the ship is often too large and slow of a target for them to be effective. [[Point Defence Turret|Point-Defence Turrets]] also don't work too well as the large body will cut off half of the turrets range and the low maneuverability will make it impossible to face the turret in the right direction in time; thus an [[Electronic Countermeasure|ECM]] would be a better fit for the T-9.
-Another upside is its low cost means NPC [[pirates]] will generally fly similarly priced ships, usually flying [[Cobra|Cobras]] or [[Viper|Vipers]] and will rarely fly [[Fer-de-Lance|Fer-de-Lances]] or [[Alliance Chieftain|Alliance Chieftains]] etc; which can all be outclassed unless upgraded by the Type-9. In open play this strategy also functions well as few players would expect a heavy freighter to exhibit offensive powers, they can be given a nasty shock if they were expecting an easy mark. It doesn't function well as a [[bounty hunter]] or [[Pirate]], however, as its poor maneuverability and speed make [[Interdiction|interdictions]] difficult to perform, as well as its slow speed making it very difficult to catch up to ships.
+Another upside is its low cost means NPC [[pirates]] will generally fly similarly priced ships, usually flying [[Cobra]]s or [[Viper]]s and will rarely fly [[Fer-de-Lance]]s or [[Alliance Chieftain]]s etc; which can all be outclassed unless upgraded by the Type-9. In open play this strategy also functions well as few players would expect a heavy freighter to exhibit offensive powers, they can be given a nasty shock if they were expecting an easy mark. It doesn't function well as a [[bounty hunter]] or [[Pirate]], however, as its poor maneuverability and speed make [[Interdiction|interdictions]] difficult to perform, as well as its slow speed making it very difficult to catch up to ships.
-Many pilots have problems fitting through the entrance of [[Station|Stations]] while they're first getting used to the Type-9, and it can, therefore, be expensive for a new pilot to get used to. A [[Standard Docking Computer]] can be useful for players who have trouble docking this ship, and it will usually dock the ship no slower than a normal player can, unlike other ships. It will also prevent [[Bounty|Bounties/Fines]] from hitting other ships, which is quite hard to avoid in a T-9 even for veterans. It should also be noted that the Type-9 Heavy has better maneuverability when stopped; even though it isn't very useful in combat, it's handy for docking.
+Many pilots have problems fitting through the entrance of [[Station]]s while they are first getting used to the Type-9, and it can, therefore, be expensive for a new pilot to get used to. A [[Standard Docking Computer]] or [[Advanced Docking Computer]] can be useful for pilots who have trouble docking this ship, and it will usually dock the Type-9 no slower than piloting it manually, unlike with other ships. It will also prevent [[Bounty|Bounties/Fines]] from hitting other ships, which is quite hard to avoid in a Type-9 even for veterans. It should also be noted that the Type-9 Heavy has better maneuverability when stopped; even though it is not very useful in combat, it is handy for docking.
-The Type-9 first appeared in the development diary videos and in some of the live streams done by [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]]. Later it appeared in the early Alpha stages and is one of the four ships that were in the first release of the Premium Beta.
 On December 20, 3303, Lakon Spaceways released a revised model of the Type-9 known as the [[Type-10 Defender]], which was commissioned by the [[Alliance]] to help counter the [[Thargoids|Thargoid]] threat. The Type-10 improves upon the Type-9's features by adding various combat-oriented improvements while sacrificing some cargo capacity.
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 ! Station
 ! Date Seen
+! Discount
-! Notes
 |-
 |Shinrarta Dezhra
 |Jameson Memorial
 |Always available
-|10% discount, Founders Permit needed
+|10% discount
 |-
 |Brestla
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 |Oduduro
 |Conrad Hub
-|May 10, 2018
+|Jul. 30, 2019
 |15% discount
 |-
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 |Ki
 |Binet Port
-|Mar. 13, 2018
+|Sep. 15, 2018
 |15% discount
 |-
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 |Lunan Hub
 |Mar. 13, 2018
+|
+|-
+|Guathiti
+|Messier Port
+|Apr. 04, 2018
+|
+|-
+|Robigo
+|Hauser's Reach
+|Jul. 05, 2018
 |
 |-
 |BD-15 447
 |Good Enterprise
-|Mar. 16, 2018
+|Jul. 31, 2018
 |15% Discount
 |-
+|Diaguandri
-|Guathiti
+|Ray Gateway
-|Messier Port
-|Apr. 04, 2018
+|Sep. 16, 2018
+|15% Discount
+|-
+|Tollan
+|Gordon Plant
+|Dec, 20, 2018
+|
+|-
+|Ye'kuape
+|Bobko Hub
+|Feb 4, 2018
+|
+|-
+|Deciat
+|Garay Terminal
+|Aug 30, 2019
+|
+|-
+|CD-37 641
+|Tikhonravov City
+|Sep. 1, 2019
 |
 |}
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 | [[Fuel Tank]] [x64] || C || 6 || 6
 |-
-| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
+| rowspan="12" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
 | [[Cargo Rack]] [x128] || E || 7 || 8
 |-
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 | ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
 |-
-| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
+| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
+|-
+| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
+|-
+| [[Planetary Approach Suite]] (H) || I || 1 || 1
 |}
-*''(L) = Loaned''
+*''(L) = Loaned Module''
 *''[x#] = Capacity''
+*''(H) = Requires [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]], reserved solely for [[Planetary Approach Suite]]''
-*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
+== Notes ==
+*The Type-9 first appeared in the development diary videos and in some of the live streams posted by [[Frontier Developments]]. Later it appeared in the early Alpha stages for ''Elite Dangerous'' and is one of the four ships that were in the first release of the Premium Beta.
 == Trivia ==
-* The Type-9 Heavy length and width (117.4m, 115.3m) is comparable to the International Space Station.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
+*The Type-9 Heavy length and width (117.4m, 115.3m) is comparable to the International Space Station.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
+*The Type-9 Heavy's animated loading screen erroneously depicts the ship with different primary thrusters that resemble those seen on an Asp Explorer.
-* In the loading animation that shows the Type-9 Heavy, its engines are similar to the ASP Explorer's engines, like ion thrusters, as opposed to its actual rocket engine nozzles reminiscent of the Keelback.
 ==Videos==
 <gallery>
-Ship_Introducing_Type-9_Heavy_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic_video
+File:Ship_Introducing_Type-9_Heavy_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic_video
-Elite_Dangerous_2.3_Beta_-_The_Grandaddy_Type-9_-_4K
+File:Elite_Dangerous_2.3_Beta_-_The_Grandaddy_Type-9_-_4K
+File:Sagittarius_Eye_Bulletin_-_Type-9_Canyon_Race_Announced
+File:Elite_Dangerous_Ascorbius%27s_Epic_Type_9_Race
+File:Elite_Dangerous_deutsch_Beyond_Chapter_4_HUGE_EMA_Type_9_Heavy
 </gallery>
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
+ED-Type-9-Heavy-spaceship-docked.png|Type-9 Heavy docked
+Type-9 Heavy rear.png|Type-9 Heavy rear view
 blaze-03.jpg
-stars-02.jpg
+stars-02.jpg|Type-9 Heavy with pre-release default paint
+Blaze-02.jpg|Type-9 Heavy with pre-release default paint in asteroid field
-vLjx.jpg|Cockpit view
 Peek of the week 26a.jpg|Interior concept
 Trader.jpg|Exterior concept
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 File:Bandicam-2016-03-17-18-06-10-568.jpg
 File:Beached-whale.jpg |The rear of a Type-9 that has landed on a planetary body
-File:Bandicam-2016-03-27-15-44-12-317.jpg |A Type-9 near a black hole
+File:Type-9 Heavy and Black Hole.jpg |A Type-9 near a black hole
 File:Bandicam-2016-04-23-23-42-38-696.jpg
+Type-9-Heavy-Coriolis-Station.png|Type-9 Heavy trader and Coriolis station
 bp-type9.png|Lakon Type-9 Heavy Blueprint
 Type-9-Heavy-Cockpit.png|Type-9 Heavy cockpit
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 Type-9-Heavy-Cockpit-Top-View.png|Type-9 Heavy cockpit top view
 Type-9-Heavy-Cockpit-Front.png|Type-9 Heavy cockpit front
+Trader-Role-Type-9.jpg|Type-9 Heavy trader
+Type-9-and-Western-Veil-Nebula-Sector DL-Y d68.png|Type-9 and Western Veil Nebula Sector DL-Y d68
+Type-9-Heavy-Docked-Hangar.png|Type-9 Heavy docked hangar
+Type-9-ship-asteroid-mining-explosion.png|Type-9 asteroid mining explosion
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 {{ShipNavbox}}
-{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
 [[ru:Type 9. Heavy]]
-[[Category:Freighter]]
 [[Category:Lakon Spaceways]]
-[[Category:Pilotable]]
+[[Category:Freighters]]