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| name                            = MOLE Talus
| image                           = MOLE Talus - Flying front starboard - cropped and adjusted.jpg
| manufacturer                    = ARGO
| series                          = MOLE
| size                            = medium
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.8.0|Alpha 3.8.0]]
| maxcrew                         = 4
| mincrew                         = 2
| pledgecost                      = 315
| originalpledgecost              = 315
| warbondcost                     = 275
| originalwarbondcost             = 275
| pledgeavailability              = Limited edition*
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/argo-mole/argo-mole-talus-edition
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17399-Argo-Mole
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/17403-Q-A-ARGO-MOLE
| trailerurl                      = https://youtu.be/NYQKyhXii2Y
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0rxZXQBB3a-mole
| conceptdate                     = 2019-12-21
| releasedate                     = {{SDA|2949|sctime=yes}}
| queryimage                      =
}}
The '''MOLE Talus''' is a distinctive variant of the [[MOLE]] (Multi Operator Laser Extractor) medium-sized mining vessel, manufactured by [[Argo Astronautics]]. This special edition was specifically developed to commemorate the introduction of the MOLE and features a distinctive light grey colored exterior. The ship is equipped with three operational mining turrets and extensive crew amenities, making it ideally suited for effective multi-crew mining operations. Furthermore, it boasts a substantial collection of twenty-four mineral pods, guaranteeing that no valuable resources will be overlooked. The MOLE embodies the principle that collaborative efforts lead to increased efficiency. <ref name="MOLETalStore">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/argo-mole/argo-mole-talus-edition|text=MOLE Talus Store||accessdate=2024-12-07}}</ref><ref name="MOLELaunch">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/17399-Argo-Mole|text=ARGO MOLE Launch|accessdate=2024-12-07}}</ref>

==Features==
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|Trilateral Mining
|Three distinct and manageable mining heads enable individual operators to extract resources from different nodes and asteroids, or to concentrate their efforts on a single substantial deposit that requires additional power for extraction. <ref name="MOLETalStore"/>
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|Mineral Pods
|The Mole is equipped with 24 compressed mineral pods, each with a capacity of 12 SCU. When these pods are filled, they can be released for collection by cargo haulers. At any given moment, the Mole is capable of transporting eight fully loaded pods.<ref name="MOLETalStore"/>
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|Crew Quarters
|A practical yet comfortable arrangement of crew accommodations offers essential amenities for the pilot and three mining operators during both extended and brief mining expeditions.<ref name="MOLETalStore"/>
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|Upgraded Mining Hardware
|The Size 2 laser heads mounted on the Mole's mining arms are designed to accommodate larger targets while enhancing safety during mining operations. This capability is bolstered by a robust power plant and ARGO's highly user-friendly control interface<ref name=MOLELaunch/>
}}
{{Note|'''Note''': As of [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.24.3|Alpha 3.23.3]], while the mineral pods can be detached, there are no dedicated cargo haulers or a way to sell the contents.}}

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===
====Exterior====
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|[[File:Mole Talus in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
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====Interior====
{| class="wikitable"
!Sub Deck
!Technical deck
!Habitation deck
|-
|[[File:Mole - Interior Map - Sub Deck.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mole - Interior Map - Technical Deck.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Mole - Interior Map - Habitation Deck.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:MOLE series/Paints}}

== Acquisition ==
The ship is no longer available as a standalone pledge and can now only be acquired as part of the *[[Legatus pack|Legatus ship pack]]. It is also not available to purchase or rent in-game.

==Lore==

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:MOLE Talus images}}

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==Development==
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{| class="timeline"
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|2019-11-23
|The MOLE 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 [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.8.0|Alpha 3.8.0]], due later that year.
|-
|2019-11-27
|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.<ref>[https://youtu.be/f9-agcr9Wrk?t=52 IAE 2949: MISC, ARGO]</ref>
|-
|2019-12-21
|The ship was made playable for [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.8.0]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/roadmap/release-view/709-ARGO-Mole|text=ARGO Mole - 3.8.0 Roadmap}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Trivia==

==See also==
*[https://youtu.be/f9-agcr9Wrk?t=52 Video: IAE 2949 - MISC, ARGO]

==References==
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[[Category:Mining ships]]

{{Short description|Argo mining and prospecting ship}}
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