Anaconda
The Anaconda is a large ship produced by Faulcon DeLacy. A ponderous yet highly versatile vessel that excels in multiple roles, the Anaconda was originally produced by RimLiner Galactic and debuted in 2856. It's one of the most iconic vessels since the original debuted in Elite (1984).[1]
The pride of Faulcon deLacy's shipyards. the Anaconda is a versatile ship that can carry large cargos and pack a heavy punch. So hardy is the Anaconda, some smaller navies use it in lieu of a frigate or light cruiser. The ship can also be upgraded with a docking bay.
— In-Game Description
History
The Anaconda was first produced by RimLiner Galactic and debuted in 2856. It's also one of the most iconic vessels of Elite (1984).[1] The blueprint eventually came into Faulcon DeLacy's possession after several mergers. Only minor changes were made to the classic design.
The Big Three
It was considered by the independent pilot community as one of "The Big Three". It was the third, most expensive ship on the market behind the Federal Corvette and the Imperial Cutter. However, the release of the Panther Clipper Mk II and Caspian Explorer moved it to fifth place. The Federal Corvette is specialized for combat, the Imperial Cutter is a multirole ship with exceptional cargo capacity, while the Anaconda is a jack-of-all-trades. It's competitively adaptable for combat, mining, trading, or exploration. The Anaconda serves as a light cruiser or frigate in some navies. It has one of the highest potential jump ranges after engineering, making it a popular choice for long-distance journeys. DeLacy launched the reimagined successor, Anaconda Mk II, on 20 October 3312.[2]
Overview
The Anaconda offers a highly generalized hull and internal layout, which allows it to be adapted for a wide variety of roles, including exploration, trading, mining, and combat operations.
The vessel is equipped with a total of eight Hardpoints. A single Huge hardpoint is located on the ventral side of the hull, positioned alongside one Large hardpoint. The two Small hardpoints are also on the ventral side, but further back. Two additional Large hardpoints are situated on the dorsal hull, while two Medium hardpoints are mounted on the port and starboard sides. Additionally, the Anaconda possesses eight utility mounts and it supports the installation of a Fighter Hangar to deploy Ship-Launched Fighters.
The Anaconda's bridge is located on the top of the ship roughly at its midpoint. The pilot's seat is positioned in the centre of the bridge, with one co-pilot seat to the right and two more on the left. The canopy offers a wide horizontal field of view (more than 180 degrees), however the canopy's widths are tapered off to either side, limiting vertical field of view. The ship's nose also obstructs the view underneath the ship. In a combat scenario, two Class 3 hardpoints and two utility mounts are deployed directly in front of the bridge, which can obstruct the pilot's view when they fire. Turreted weapons have special mounts that will obscure your view further.
A defining characteristic of the Anaconda is its notably low base hull mass relative to its overall size. This structural trait, when combined with specific modules and engineering selections, affords it one of the highest potential jump ranges of any ship, making it a prominent choice for deep-space exploration and long-haul travel. Its bulk restricts it to large landing pads however, and has low manoeuvrability in both normal space flight[3] and supercruise[4].
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinrarta Dezhra | Jameson Memorial | Always available | 10% discount |
| Brestla | i Sola Prospect | Always available | 20% surcharge |
| Parenni | Alvares City | Apr. 8, 2019 | 15% discount |
| 109 Piscium | Ising Dock | Apr. 8, 2019 | 15% discount |
| LP 355-65 | Barba Ring | Mar. 30, 2019 | 15% discount |
| LTT 11478 | Heng Port | Mar. 30, 2019 | 15% discount |
| Ebor | Morris Enterprise | Sep. 9, 2019 | 15% discount |
| 64 Ceti | Jensen Gateway | Mar. 30, 2019 | 15% discount |
| HIP 8859 | Apgar City | Jul. 6, 2019 | 15% discount |
| Kebel Yeh | Ohm Orbital | Aug. 24, 2019 | 15% discount |
| Gliese 9106 | Abernathy City | Sep. 22, 2019 | 15% discount |
| Shenich | Wafer Terminal | Mar. 30, 2019 | |
| Luyten's Star | Ashby City | Mar. 30, 2019 | |
| Asphodel | Saaviks Sanctuary | Mar. 30, 2019 | |
| Gende | Baliunas Hub | Mar. 30, 2019 | |
| Meliae | Whitson Hub | Mar. 30, 2019 | |
| Zaraluvul | Plexico Ring | Mar. 30, 2019 | |
| Mahimata | White City | Jul. 24, 2019 | |
| Groombridge 1618 | Franklin Ring | Mar. 2, 2020 | |
| LFT 424 | Coke Dock | May 19, 2020 | 15% discount |
| BD+05 1146 | Boyle Orbital | Dec. 14, 2020 | 15% discount |
| Omicron Capricorni B | Martin Enterprise | Aug. 10, 2021 |
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 Anaconda.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 1 |
| Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 1 | |
| Medium Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 2 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Large Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 3 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Huge Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 4 |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | 0 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | I | 1 | 8 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 8 | 8 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x32] | C | 5 | 5 |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack [x64] | E | 6 | 7 |
| Cargo Rack [x32] | E | 5 | 6 | |
| Shield Generator | E | 6 | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Cargo Rack [x16] | E | 4 | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty (M) | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Cargo Rack [x2] | E | 1 | 2 | |
| Supercruise Assist | E | 1 | 1 | |
| (PAS) | I | 1 | 1 |
- (L) = Loaned Module
- [x#] = Capacity
- (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite
- (M) = Military Compartment reserved for Hull Reinforcement Package, Module Reinforcement Package, Shield Cell Bank, Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package, Guardian Hull Reinforcement Package, or Guardian Module Reinforcement Package
Notes
- The Anaconda is somewhat unusual in that it features two Cargo Hatches; the primary Cargo Hatch is located towards the front of the vessel, whilst the secondary is located towards the rear of the vessel, behind the Fighter Bay. The forward/primary Hatch is used to manually scoop items from space and to deploy SRVs, whilst the rear/secondary Hatch is used by Collector Limpets when retrieving canisters or materials; when the Cargo Scoop is toggled, only the forward/primary Hatch will be lowered.
- Due to the location of the Cargo Hatch on the Anaconda, deploying an SRV will cause the SRV to fall the distance to the ground, or in the case of boarding will cause the SRV to float upwards. Due to the Hatch location, it can also be difficult to get the SRV in the correct position to board, transfer cargo, etc. and using the handbrake may be necessary on uneven terrain.
- Prior to a patch, the Anaconda's Cargo Hatch would open directly in front of one of its lower hardpoints, causing clipping issues.
- The Anaconda is the only ship in the game to visually show damage to its hull, with pieces of its armour coming off and more damage being shown as its hull health lowers. This is purely cosmetic.
- When using a Standard Docking Computer or Advanced Docking Computer at Starports, the ventral side of the Anaconda will sometimes brush against the entrance slot. This does not appear to cause any damage even if shields are not equipped.
- An Anaconda Graveyard is located on HD 76133 (Elysium's Rest) ~ Planet 1 C ~ 23.488 / 81.934 ~ 0.18G. There is also an Anaconda Shipwreck turned into a base on HR 5906 AB.
Videos
Gallery
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Bridge view 1 -
Bridge view 2 -
Hull damage concept -
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Anaconda size comparison -
ED Ship Scale -
Concept-art of the F63 being launched from an Anaconda -
Damaged Anaconda 1 -
Search and Rescue Anaconda -
Another view of the S&R Anaconda -
Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Blueprint -
Anaconda Holo-Me character -
Remlok Survival Mask pilot character -
Anaconda walking pilot scale -
Anaconda underside docking in a station -
Anaconda ship size comparison -
Anaconda and the Flaming Star Nebula -
Anaconda at the Eagle Nebula -
Anaconda Shipwreck on HR 5906 AB -
The "Anaconda Graveyard" in HD 76133 -
Anaconda Gold Wireframe Paint Job -
Anaconda Top Close-up -
Anaconda ship top view
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 September 2026 Dev Log | Law & Disorder First Details & Anaconda Mk II Revealed - 24 September 2026 - Elite Dangerous
- ↑ Elite Dangerous: October Dev Log 2026 | Law & Disorder - 14 October 2026
- ↑ Ship agility statistics (Google Docs)
- ↑ Supercruise handling