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Fer-de-Lance

2019-06-07T03:32:51Z

192.0.221.197:

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| yearsproduced = 3100-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 51,567,040
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Medium
| dimensions = 73.6m x 51.6m x 15.4m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 250
| masslock = 12
| armour = 405
| armourhardness = 70
| shields = 271
| manoeuvrability = 4
| topspeed = 265
| boostspeed = 357
| jumprange = 7.04
| cargocapacity = 24
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 6
| small =
| medium = 4
| large =
| huge = 1
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 302
| maxboostspeed = 407
| maxjumprange = 20.94
}}
{{quote|The Fer-de-Lance is another classic design that has now been in production for two centuries. The ship became famous for its popularity with top business executives and wealthy bounty hunters, being a fast, well armed vessel, with luxurious accommodation and high quality components fitted as standard. Early models were built by Zorgon Peterson, but more recently, limited numbers have been upgraded by Saud Kruger in a rare collaboration, resulting in even more lavish creations, without spoiling the original design and specification requirements.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Fer-de-Lance''' is a heavy combat [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It features a hull that is more resistant to smaller [[weapons]] than other ships of its class,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120789&p=1873136&viewfull=1#post1873136 Sandro Sammarco in the Official Forums]</ref> and alongside its sister ship, the [[Mamba]], it is one of only two medium ships capable of mounting Class 4 weaponry. Although fast, manoeuvrable, well-armed, and well-shielded, the Fer-de-Lance suffers from a few notable drawbacks: poor jump range, a small fuel tank, and a limited number of internal compartments for its size.

==Overview==
The Fer-de-Lance is outstanding in its role as a combat vessel. Its damage output is among the highest of all medium sized ships thanks to its high number of hardpoints including one class 4, which have excellent convergence when firing allowing the use of fixed mounts on all of them. Among medium sized ships, only the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Python]], [[Krait MkII]] and the Mamba can compete with the Fer-de-Lance in terms of firepower, although the Fer-de-Lance is roughly as manoeuvrable as the Krait MkII and more manoeuvrable than the rest, meaning in practice it is usually more capable of dishing out damage than ships of the latter category. This does not take [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] into consideration, a capability that the Federal Gunship and Krait MkII possess while the Fer-de-Lance does not.

This is not to say the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable medium sized ship: the [[Alliance Chieftain]] as well as the [[Federal Assault Ship]] both exceed it in that regard, although they are somewhat less formidable than the Fer-de-Lance when it comes to firepower.

The Fer-de-Lance is reliant on its shield for defense. Its base shield is by far the highest of all medium sized ships, and it has 6 utility mounts compared to the average 4 on most medium sized ships, allowing it to install more [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] for even more protection (since shield boosters increase shield by percentages, they are also more effective on the Fer-de-Lance than on ships with lesser shields). The result is that Fer-de-Lance builds can exceed 1000MJ of shield even without engineering, but with engineering it can reach over 2000MJ. The Fer-de-lance's armor is comparably mediocre, as its base armor is not quite as durable as the Federal ships, the Alliance ships or the Python, and its abysmal optional internal compartments leave little room for [[Hull Reinforcement Package|Hull]] or [[Module Reinforcement Package|Module]] Reinforcement Packages, unlike the others.

The Fer-de-Lance's sole downside in combat is its low mass lock factor of 12, meaning it will not be able to mass lock any medium sized combat ships aside from itself and the Mamba, or any large sized ships save for the [[Imperial Clipper]]. This means several medium sized ships as well as most large sized ships can easily flee from a Fer-de-Lance, making it worse at pirating than the Python; especially due to its tiny cargo bay. Conversely, a Fer-de-Lance will have a hard time escaping from other medium sized ships, especially since many of them can match the Fer-de-Lance's speed.

The Fer-de-Lance also functions brilliantly as an Anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, having huge damage output and it can easily deal with Scouts, and has no trouble equipping as much AX weaponry as possible. In the right hands, the Fer-de-Lance is one of the few ships capable of soloing a [[Thargoid Interceptor]]. In addition, it is widely agreed in the PvP community that the Fer-de-Lance is the single best PvP ship in the entire game, even more so than the much more expensive [[Anaconda]], [[Federal Corvette]] and [[Imperial Cutter]] , due to the Fer-de-Lance's superior manoeuvrability.

The Fer-de-Lance is specialized in its role as a fighter and is virtually unusable in any other role. Its jump range falls just short of 21 ly without engineering, the 4th lowest of all current ships, making it one of the worst vessels for exploration. It cannot effectively chase targets across the bubble or hunt down bounties, and will have serious trouble jumping away to the nearest [[Interstellar Factors|Interstellar Factor]] to clear its own bounties. It has a cargo capacity of 70t max, which is extremely poor for its price and size, making it an unsuitable ship for pirating, trading, and mining.

The Fer-de-Lance is essentially a bigger [[Vulture]]; unbeaten in combat potential for its size but is terrible in every other role. The ship therefore is perfect for Bounty Hunters and can rack up profits in Resource Sites extremely fast. It makes a very poor [[Pirate]] when compared to other similar ships however due to its terrible cargo space and low Mass Lock and the fact that the extreme firepower is often overkill in the role. For Thargoid fighting, it's a perfect ship, and can easily outperform the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender]] in this role.

The weapon [[hardpoints]] are located as follows: two top mounted class 2 hardpoints on the nose, about a quarter of the way back from the tip, two side mounted class 2 hardpoints, at about the ship's midpoint, and a single bottom mounted class 4 hardpoint in the centre of the ship's frame. Four out of six utility mounts are located around the huge hardpoint on the bottom, with the other two being behind the cockpit, next to the fins on top of the vessel.

The Fer-De-Lance has a relatively low heat signature, and is well-suited for both shielded (using a [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell]] does not result in a major overheating, and the strong base shielding can be improved further with shield boosters) and shieldless stealth builds (small heat output, durable hull and the ability to mount several [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sinks]] without sacrificing other utility modules allowing for prolonged silent running).

The pilot's seat of the Fer-de-Lance is to the right of the centre of the ship, having the co-pilot's to the left and slightly further back. The canopy glass offers a phenomenal field of view, having more than 90 degrees vertically, and more than 180 degrees horizontally.

The Fer-De-Lance has different heat radiator animations for general heat dissipation and [[Frame Shift Drive]] charge up for hyperspace. While both feature the animation of the same yellow/orange lighted radiators, the Frame Shift Drive charging animation also features blue lighted radiators and two blue beams. The blue beams are projected from slightly behind the cockpit and are visible from the cockpit from the side windows on both sides.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Momus Reach
|Ralphus
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|HIP 9989
|Capek Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Ix
|Scully-Power Station
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|YZ Ceti
|Clement Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Anlave
|Kobayashi City
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Avalon
|Persephone
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|LHS 331
|Dyr Enterprise
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Groombridge 34
|Jones Estate
|Apr. 21, 2019
|
|-
|Ratraii
|Colonia Dream
|Jun. 03, 2019
|20% surcharge
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Fer-de-Lance.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''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 || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environmental Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[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 Fer-de-Lance was added to ''Elite Dangerous'' in the 1.2 [[Wings]] update released on March 10, 2015.
*Some weapons on the huge hardpoint clip into the bottom of the hangar when viewed in Outfitting.
*Prior to 1.5/2.0 the ship utilized a class 5 powerplant, resulting in major power issues.
*The Fer-de-Lance has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/fer-de-lance-ship-kit.html Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

== Trivia ==
*The Fer-de-Lance length (73.6 m) is similar to a Boeing 747-300 (70.66 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
*Fer-de-Lance is French for "spearhead" (or more literally, "iron of the lance" or "tip of the spear") but also maintains the snake-themed naming common to Independent ships, as it can refer to various members of the [[wikipedia:Bothrops|Bothrops genus]] of snakes, also sometimes called lanceheads.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
Luxurious_and_Deadly_-_Elite_Dangerous_Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance_-_Zorgon_Peterson_Elite_Dangerous
Elite_Dangerous_-_Commercials_The_Fer-de-Lance
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
fer_de_lance_amend_Comp.jpg|Concept art from newsletter 57
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Station.png|Fer-de-Lance docked at a station
Fer-De-Lance-Top-View-Docked.png|Fer-de-Lance top view docked
Fer-De-Lance-Weapons-Deployed.png|Fer-de-Lance weapons deployed
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Close-Up.png|Fer-de-Lance docked close up
Fer-de-Lance-top-diagonal-ship-closeup.png|Fer-de-Lance top diagonal ship closeup
Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png|Fer-de-Lance top side view
fdl2.jpg |View of Fer-de-Lance showing medium hardpoints
Fer-De-Lance-rear-side-docked.png|Fer-de-Lance rear side close up
Fer-De-Lance-Launches-From-Planet.png|Fer-de-Lance launches from a planet
2015-04-08_00001.jpg|A Huge Gimballed Cannon mounted on the Fer-de-Lance
fer-de-lance_panorama.jpg|Cockpit by CMDR Klepto
File:ShadowWolf-Kell-EliteDangerous32.exe_DX11_20151106_224349.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance preparing for a hyperspace jump. Note the blue light beams and blue lit hull sections that only appear while the frameshift drive is charging.
File:Fdl-pp.png|FDL and a gas giant
File:E941755464aa863b52553d15363cae4d1f2fbeea.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance mining in an ice ring as seen in Newsletter #121
File:A81d805d8500096c22390717756b8a93bf69bab8.jpg|FDL in combat
FDL PF.png|FDL engines
bp-fer-de-lance.png|Zorgon Peterson Fer-De-Lance Blueprint
Fer-De-Lance-Landed.png|Fer-de-Lance landed
tbf-liberator.png|Vibrant Green FDL above Earth
Fer-de-Lance-Cockpit.png|Fer-de-Lance cockpit
Fer-De-Lance-in-Witch-space.png|Fer-de-Lance in Witch-space
Elite-Dangerous-Walking-in-Station.png|Zorgon Peterson, Fer-de-Lance ad in a station art
Black-Fer-de-Lance-Ship-Top.png|Black Fer-de-Lance top
</gallery>

==References==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Fer-de-Lance]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Vulture

2019-06-01T07:30:41Z

192.0.221.197: added info about large weapons not having damage reduction vs large ship

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| yearsproduced = 3301-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 4,925,615
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Small
| dimensions = 43.1m x 34.7m x 12.3m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 230
| masslock = 10
| armour = 288
| armourhardness = 55
| shields = 293
| manoeuvrability = 5
| topspeed = 215
| boostspeed = 348
| jumprange = 7.93
| cargocapacity = 8
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium =
| large = 2
| huge =
| size1 = 4
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic = 1x Size 5 [[Military Compartment]]
| maxtopspeed = 244
| maxboostspeed = 397
| maxjumprange = 22.36
}}
{{quote|The Vulture space superiority fighter sacrifices hardpoint flexibility for manoeuvrability. Advanced manufacturing techniques have allowed the Vulture to integrate large hardpoints into its relatively small frame, offsetting the ship's limited weapon count. The Vulture excels in the role of heavy fighter in strike missions against larger, well defended targets, but its nimble flight characteristics make it equally devastating against smaller targets. A limited cargo and passenger capability has not stopped it becoming a preferred personal transport for those who like to project a certain attitude in their dealings.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Vulture''' is a heavy space-superiority [[:Category:Fighters|fighter]] manufactured by [[Core Dynamics]]. Featuring two large [[hardpoint]]s, the Vulture packs serious firepower into a relatively small frame, but as a consequence it has difficulty adapting to roles other than combat. Although its top speed is mediocre compared to other fighters, it is very maneuverable thanks to its powerful lateral thrusters.

==Overview==
In combat, the Vulture is a powerful small-sized ship. It is capable of easily staying out of the firing range of tougher ships like [[Anaconda]]s or [[Python]]s and its two large hardpoints are capable of dishing out fairly heavy damage. Moreover, since class 3 weapons don't suffer damage reduction against large sized ships, unlike classes 1 and 2, the Vulture can be seen as an anti-large-ship specialist. However, the low number of hardpoints means weapons such as [[Missile Rack|Missiles]], [[Mine Launcher|Mines]], [[Torpedo Pylon|Torpedoes]] or [[Railgun]]s are not viable as they have limited ammo capacities and are not all available in Class 3. This limits the Vulture to only conventional weaponry. As for weapon mount types, both fixed and gimballed mounts are viable, but turreted mounts are inadvisable due to their higher power consumption, lower damage and that they don't take advantage of the Vulture's agility.

Defensively, the Vulture has impressive statistics on paper. It possesses the highest base shield and armour strengths out of all small sized ships, it has very good internal compartments, and it has four utility mounts, the same as larger ships such as [[Python]] and [[Federal Gunship]]. The Vulture's biggest defensive drawback is its limited power capacity, however, and this greatly limits viable loadout choices and requires smart [[module priority control]].

Another disadvantage of the Vulture is its speed, which is lower than most other small sized ships and even some medium sized ships. This makes it a struggle to catch up to targets and keep under fire. The Vulture's deficient speed is mitigated by formidable manoeuvrability, which is second only to the [[Eagle MkII]].

The Vulture suffers from overspecialization and is very poor in any job besides combat. Unlike the [[Fer-de-Lance]] it does very poorly as an anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, as its low number of hardpoints limits its use of AX weaponry, leaving it without many options to deal with Interceptors. Against Scouts it also suffers as it will struggle to keep a sightline on the quick moving ships; since it cannot make much use of turreted mounts and they will quickly tear the ship to pieces. Its cargo capacity is much lower than other ships near its price range, so it will do very poorly in any form of trading, mining or pirating. However, its agility makes collecting cargo easier, meaning collector limpets are not needed. It has awful jump range at a woeful maximum of 22.36 ly without engineering, the second lowest of any small sized ship making it not only useless as an explorer, it cannot easily get to [[Interstellar Factors]] to clear any bounties.

Overall the Vulture functions as a small [[Fer-de-Lance]]; unbeaten in sheer power for its size but is one of the worst ships in any other role. Because it is so limited to [[Bounty Hunting]] it has very few options and makes a poor single vessel for a commander to fly and the [[Asp Explorer]] or [[Keelback]] may be more appealing due to their multi-purpose ability.

The Vulture's two large hardpoints are located above and behind the cockpit, about halfway down the hull of the ship. Due to the spacing between the hardpoints, a loadout of two fixed weapons may have slight issues with converging on smaller targets.

The Vulture has two manned stations. The pilot's station is on the centerline of the ship. The auxiliary station is offset to the port side above and behind the pilot's station. Since turreted mounts are a very bad idea on a Vulture and it has no fighter bay, it is one of the least useful ships for [[Multicrew]].

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Notes
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount, Founders Permit needed
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Wolf 25
|Bonkers
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Chi Orionis
|Carey Terminal
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Picoria
|Kohoutek Ring
|Jan. 8, 2018
|
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|Jan.19, 2018
|
|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee City
|March 7, 2018
|
|-
|Patani
|Smith Ring
|March 11, 2018
|
|-
|Frey
|Garratt Station
|April 30, 2018
|
|-
|Deciat
|Garay Terminal
|May 31, 2018
|
|-
|109 Piscium
|Ising Dock
|Jun 18, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|2018-07-03
|
|-
|Ye'kuape
|Bobko Hub
|Feb 4, 2018
|None
|}

==Outfitting==
{{Main|Outfitting}}

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

{| style="text-align: center;" class="article-table" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | Large [[Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| [[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]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[Shield Cell Bank]]''

==Notes==
*The Vulture was added to ''Elite Dangerous'' in the 1.2 [[Wings]] update released on March 10, 2015.
*The Vulture has an available 16 piece cosmetic [[Livery|ship kit]] that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/usd/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/vulture-ship-kit-16-pieces.html Frontier store] which allows you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit does not affect gameplay.

==Trivia==
*The Vulture was originally priced at 21,925,615 CR. After an outcry from the community that it was overpriced, Frontier lowered the cost of the Vulture to 4,925,615 CR.

==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Raw_Power_-_Elite_Dangerous_Vulture
File:A_man_stands_in_the_darkness..._Elite_Dangerous_Vulture_ad
File:Vulture_-_Core_Dynamics_Elite_Dangerous
File:Multi-crew_Vulture_Cinematic_(GONE_VIOLENT)
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Vulture-ship-top-hardpoints-planet.png|Vulture top with hardpoints deployed
File:oQ0HpRZ.png|Vulture Docked
File:55a03fc3-a8c2-4801-8d7e-929cac0eec44.jpg|Vulture cockpit
File:KAk0vhG.png|Vulture Hud, slight limited visibility in the front due to the fenders around the cockpit
File:1DItvQM.png|Vulture front
File:20180701042048_1.jpg|Vulture flying by Earth-like planet.
File:BFfNG8t.png|Vulture rear
File:20161129222219_1.jpg|Vulture featuring the Black Friday paintjob and ship-kit accessories.
File:Elite0007.jpg |Vulture Top view
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Overview.png|Vulture cockpit overview
File:Vulture landed on HIP 22286 4.PNG|Vulture landed on planet 4 in HIP 22286
File:Vulture_firing_at_horizon.png
File:Chrome_vulture_under_different_star_light.jpg |A Chrome Paintjob Vulture as seen under different star types light
File:bp-vulture.png|Core Dynamics Vulture Blueprint
File:Vulture Cockpit.jpg|Vulture Cockpit
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Star-Rise.png|Vulture cockpit and star rise
File:Vulture-ship-weapons-deployed.png|Vulture with weapons deployed
File:Vulture-Ship-Docked.png|Vulture docked
File:Vulture-ship-top-view.png|Vulture docked top view
Vulture-Ship-Profile-Image.png|Vulture ship profile
Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png|Vulture ship flying sideview
Vulture-spaceship-docked-front-hardpoints.png|Vulture docked front with hardpoints
Vulture-Ship-Front-with-ship-kit.png|Vulture with ship kit
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Vulture]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Core Dynamics]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Vulture

2019-06-01T07:27:14Z

192.0.221.197: removed incorrect statement (how can an adder possibly have higher damage than a vulture?)

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| yearsproduced = 3301-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 4,925,615
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Small
| dimensions = 43.1m x 34.7m x 12.3m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 230
| masslock = 10
| armour = 288
| armourhardness = 55
| shields = 293
| manoeuvrability = 5
| topspeed = 215
| boostspeed = 348
| jumprange = 7.93
| cargocapacity = 8
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium =
| large = 2
| huge =
| size1 = 4
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic = 1x Size 5 [[Military Compartment]]
| maxtopspeed = 244
| maxboostspeed = 397
| maxjumprange = 22.36
}}
{{quote|The Vulture space superiority fighter sacrifices hardpoint flexibility for manoeuvrability. Advanced manufacturing techniques have allowed the Vulture to integrate large hardpoints into its relatively small frame, offsetting the ship's limited weapon count. The Vulture excels in the role of heavy fighter in strike missions against larger, well defended targets, but its nimble flight characteristics make it equally devastating against smaller targets. A limited cargo and passenger capability has not stopped it becoming a preferred personal transport for those who like to project a certain attitude in their dealings.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Vulture''' is a heavy space-superiority [[:Category:Fighters|fighter]] manufactured by [[Core Dynamics]]. Featuring two large [[hardpoint]]s, the Vulture packs serious firepower into a relatively small frame, but as a consequence it has difficulty adapting to roles other than combat. Although its top speed is mediocre compared to other fighters, it is very maneuverable thanks to its powerful lateral thrusters.

==Overview==
In combat, the Vulture is a powerful small-sized ship. It is capable of easily staying out of the firing range of tougher ships like [[Anaconda]]s or [[Python]]s and its two large hardpoints are capable of dishing out fairly heavy damage. However, the low number of hardpoints means weapons such as [[Missile Rack|Missiles]], [[Mine Launcher|Mines]], [[Torpedo Pylon|Torpedoes]] or [[Railgun]]s are not viable as they have limited ammo capacities and are not all available in Class 3. This limits the Vulture to only conventional weaponry. As for weapon mount types, both fixed and gimballed mounts are viable, but turreted mounts are inadvisable due to their higher power consumption, lower damage and that they don't take advantage of the Vulture's agility.

Defensively, the Vulture has impressive statistics on paper. It possesses the highest base shield and armour strengths out of all small sized ships, it has very good internal compartments, and it has four utility mounts, the same as larger ships such as [[Python]] and [[Federal Gunship]]. The Vulture's biggest defensive drawback is its limited power capacity, however, and this greatly limits viable loadout choices and requires smart [[module priority control]].

Another disadvantage of the Vulture is its speed, which is lower than most other small sized ships and even some medium sized ships. This makes it a struggle to catch up to targets and keep under fire. The Vulture's deficient speed is mitigated by formidable manoeuvrability, which is second only to the [[Eagle MkII]].

The Vulture suffers from overspecialization and is very poor in any job besides combat. Unlike the [[Fer-de-Lance]] it does very poorly as an anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, as its low number of hardpoints limits its use of AX weaponry, leaving it without many options to deal with Interceptors. Against Scouts it also suffers as it will struggle to keep a sightline on the quick moving ships; since it cannot make much use of turreted mounts and they will quickly tear the ship to pieces. Its cargo capacity is much lower than other ships near its price range, so it will do very poorly in any form of trading, mining or pirating. However, its agility makes collecting cargo easier, meaning collector limpets are not needed. It has awful jump range at a woeful maximum of 22.36 ly without engineering, the second lowest of any small sized ship making it not only useless as an explorer, it cannot easily get to [[Interstellar Factors]] to clear any bounties.

Overall the Vulture functions as a small [[Fer-de-Lance]]; unbeaten in sheer power for its size but is one of the worst ships in any other role. Because it is so limited to [[Bounty Hunting]] it has very few options and makes a poor single vessel for a commander to fly and the [[Asp Explorer]] or [[Keelback]] may be more appealing due to their multi-purpose ability.

The Vulture's two large hardpoints are located above and behind the cockpit, about halfway down the hull of the ship. Due to the spacing between the hardpoints, a loadout of two fixed weapons may have slight issues with converging on smaller targets.

The Vulture has two manned stations. The pilot's station is on the centerline of the ship. The auxiliary station is offset to the port side above and behind the pilot's station. Since turreted mounts are a very bad idea on a Vulture and it has no fighter bay, it is one of the least useful ships for [[Multicrew]].

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Notes
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount, Founders Permit needed
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Wolf 25
|Bonkers
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Chi Orionis
|Carey Terminal
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Picoria
|Kohoutek Ring
|Jan. 8, 2018
|
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|Jan.19, 2018
|
|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee City
|March 7, 2018
|
|-
|Patani
|Smith Ring
|March 11, 2018
|
|-
|Frey
|Garratt Station
|April 30, 2018
|
|-
|Deciat
|Garay Terminal
|May 31, 2018
|
|-
|109 Piscium
|Ising Dock
|Jun 18, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|2018-07-03
|
|-
|Ye'kuape
|Bobko Hub
|Feb 4, 2018
|None
|}

==Outfitting==
{{Main|Outfitting}}

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

{| style="text-align: center;" class="article-table" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | Large [[Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| [[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]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[Shield Cell Bank]]''

==Notes==
*The Vulture was added to ''Elite Dangerous'' in the 1.2 [[Wings]] update released on March 10, 2015.
*The Vulture has an available 16 piece cosmetic [[Livery|ship kit]] that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/usd/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/vulture-ship-kit-16-pieces.html Frontier store] which allows you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit does not affect gameplay.

==Trivia==
*The Vulture was originally priced at 21,925,615 CR. After an outcry from the community that it was overpriced, Frontier lowered the cost of the Vulture to 4,925,615 CR.

==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Raw_Power_-_Elite_Dangerous_Vulture
File:A_man_stands_in_the_darkness..._Elite_Dangerous_Vulture_ad
File:Vulture_-_Core_Dynamics_Elite_Dangerous
File:Multi-crew_Vulture_Cinematic_(GONE_VIOLENT)
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Vulture-ship-top-hardpoints-planet.png|Vulture top with hardpoints deployed
File:oQ0HpRZ.png|Vulture Docked
File:55a03fc3-a8c2-4801-8d7e-929cac0eec44.jpg|Vulture cockpit
File:KAk0vhG.png|Vulture Hud, slight limited visibility in the front due to the fenders around the cockpit
File:1DItvQM.png|Vulture front
File:20180701042048_1.jpg|Vulture flying by Earth-like planet.
File:BFfNG8t.png|Vulture rear
File:20161129222219_1.jpg|Vulture featuring the Black Friday paintjob and ship-kit accessories.
File:Elite0007.jpg |Vulture Top view
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Overview.png|Vulture cockpit overview
File:Vulture landed on HIP 22286 4.PNG|Vulture landed on planet 4 in HIP 22286
File:Vulture_firing_at_horizon.png
File:Chrome_vulture_under_different_star_light.jpg |A Chrome Paintjob Vulture as seen under different star types light
File:bp-vulture.png|Core Dynamics Vulture Blueprint
File:Vulture Cockpit.jpg|Vulture Cockpit
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Star-Rise.png|Vulture cockpit and star rise
File:Vulture-ship-weapons-deployed.png|Vulture with weapons deployed
File:Vulture-Ship-Docked.png|Vulture docked
File:Vulture-ship-top-view.png|Vulture docked top view
Vulture-Ship-Profile-Image.png|Vulture ship profile
Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png|Vulture ship flying sideview
Vulture-spaceship-docked-front-hardpoints.png|Vulture docked front with hardpoints
Vulture-Ship-Front-with-ship-kit.png|Vulture with ship kit
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Vulture]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Core Dynamics]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Fer-de-Lance

2019-05-27T15:43:41Z

192.0.221.197: changed one word

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| yearsproduced = 3100-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 51,567,040
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Medium
| dimensions = 73.6m x 51.6m x 15.4m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 250
| masslock = 12
| armour = 405
| armourhardness = 70
| shields = 271
| manoeuvrability = 4
| topspeed = 265
| boostspeed = 357
| jumprange = 7.04
| cargocapacity = 24
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 6
| small =
| medium = 4
| large =
| huge = 1
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 302
| maxboostspeed = 407
| maxjumprange = 20.94
}}
{{quote|The Fer-de-Lance is another classic design that has now been in production for two centuries. The ship became famous for its popularity with top business executives and wealthy bounty hunters, being a fast, well armed vessel, with luxurious accommodation and high quality components fitted as standard. Early models were built by Zorgon Peterson, but more recently, limited numbers have been upgraded by Saud Kruger in a rare collaboration, resulting in even more lavish creations, without spoiling the original design and specification requirements.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Fer-de-Lance''' is a heavy combat [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It features a hull that is more resistant to smaller [[weapons]] than other ships of its class,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120789&p=1873136&viewfull=1#post1873136 Sandro Sammarco in the Official Forums]</ref> and alongside its sister ship, the [[Mamba]], it is one of only two medium ships capable of mounting Class 4 weaponry. Although fast, manoeuvrable, well-armed, and well-shielded, the Fer-de-Lance suffers from a few notable drawbacks: poor jump range, a small fuel tank, and a limited number of internal compartments for its size.

==Overview==
The Fer-de-Lance is outstanding in its role as a combat vessel. Its damage output is among the highest of all medium sized ships thanks to its high number of hardpoints including one class 4, which have excellent convergence when firing allowing the use of fixed mounts on all of them. Among medium sized ships, only the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Python]], [[Krait MkII]] and the Mamba can compete with the Fer-de-Lance in terms of firepower, although the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable of the 5, meaning in practice it is usually more capable of dishing out damage than the rest. This does not take [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] into consideration, a capability that the Federal Gunship and Krait MkII possess while the Fer-de-Lance does not.

This is not to say the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable medium sized ship; the [[Alliance Chieftain]] as well as the [[Federal Assault Ship]] both exceed it in that regard, although they are somewhat less formidable than the Fer-de-Lance when it comes to firepower.

The Fer-de-Lance is also at the top of medium sized ships when it comes to defense. Its base shield is by far the highest of all medium sized ships, and it has 6 utility mounts compared to the average 4 on most medium sized ships, allowing it to install more [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] for even more protection (since shield boosters increase shield by percentages, they are also more effective on the Fer-de-Lance than on ships with lesser shields). The result is that Fer-de-Lance builds can exceed 1000MJ of shield even without engineering, but with engineering it can reach over 2000MJ. The Fer-de-Lance is reliant on its shield for defense, as its base armor is not quite as durable as the Federal ships, the Alliance ships or the Python, and its abysmal optional internal compartments leave little room for [[Hull Reinforcement Package|Hull]] or [[Module Reinforcement Package|Module]] Reinforcement Packages, unlike the others.

The Fer-de-Lance's sole downside in combat is its low mass lock factor of 12, meaning it will not be able to mass lock any medium sized combat ships aside from itself and the Mamba, or any large sized ships save for the [[Imperial Clipper]]. This means several medium sized ships as well as most large sized ships can easily flee from a Fer-de-Lance, making it worse at pirating than the Python; especially due to its tiny cargo bay. Conversely, a Fer-de-Lance will have a hard time escaping from other medium sized ships, especially since many of them can match the Fer-de-Lance's speed.

The Fer-de-Lance also functions brilliantly as an Anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, having huge damage output and it can easily deal with Scouts, and has no trouble equipping as much AX weaponry as possible. In the right hands, the Fer-de-Lance is one of the few ships capable of soloing a [[Thargoid Interceptor]]. In addition, it is widely agreed in the PvP community that the Fer-de-Lance is the single best PvP ship in the entire game, even more so than the much more expensive [[Anaconda]], [[Federal Corvette]] and [[Imperial Cutter]] , due to the Fer-de-Lance's superior manoeuvrability.

The Fer-de-Lance is specialized in its role as a fighter and is virtually unusable in any other role. Its jump range falls just short of 21 ly without engineering, the 4th lowest of all current ships, making it one of the worst vessels for exploration. It cannot effectively chase targets across the bubble or hunt down bounties, and will have serious trouble jumping away to the nearest [[Interstellar Factors|Interstellar Factor]] to clear its own bounties. It has a cargo capacity of 70t max, which is extremely poor for its price and size, making it an unsuitable ship for pirating, trading, and mining.

The Fer-de-Lance is essentially a bigger [[Vulture]]; unbeaten in combat potential for its size but is terrible in every other role. The ship therefore is perfect for Bounty Hunters and can rack up profits in Resource Sites extremely fast. It makes a very poor [[Pirate]] when compared to other similar ships however due to its terrible cargo space and low Mass Lock and the fact that the extreme firepower is often overkill in the role. For Thargoid fighting, it's a perfect ship, and can easily outperform the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender]] in this role.

The weapon [[hardpoints]] are located as follows: two top mounted class 2 hardpoints on the nose, about a quarter of the way back from the tip, two side mounted class 2 hardpoints, at about the ship's midpoint, and a single bottom mounted class 4 hardpoint in the centre of the ship's frame. Four out of six utility mounts are located around the huge hardpoint on the bottom, with the other two being behind the cockpit, next to the fins on top of the vessel.

The Fer-De-Lance has a relatively low heat signature, and is well-suited for both shielded (using a [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell]] does not result in a major overheating, and the strong base shielding can be improved further with shield boosters) and shieldless stealth builds (small heat output, durable hull and the ability to mount several [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sinks]] without sacrificing other utility modules allowing for prolonged silent running).

The pilot's seat of the Fer-de-Lance is to the right of the centre of the ship, having the co-pilot's to the left and slightly further back. The canopy glass offers a phenomenal field of view, having more than 90 degrees vertically, and more than 180 degrees horizontally.

The Fer-De-Lance has different heat radiator animations for general heat dissipation and [[Frame Shift Drive]] charge up for hyperspace. While both feature the animation of the same yellow/orange lighted radiators, the Frame Shift Drive charging animation also features blue lighted radiators and two blue beams. The blue beams are projected from slightly behind the cockpit and are visible from the cockpit from the side windows on both sides.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Momus Reach
|Ralphus
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|HIP 9989
|Capek Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Ix
|Scully-Power Station
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|YZ Ceti
|Clement Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Anlave
|Kobayashi City
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Avalon
|Persephone
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|LHS 331
|Dyr Enterprise
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Groombridge 34
|Jones Estate
|Apr. 21, 2019
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Fer-de-Lance.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''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 || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environmental Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[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 Fer-de-Lance was added to ''Elite Dangerous'' in the 1.2 [[Wings]] update released on March 10, 2015.
*Some weapons on the huge hardpoint clip into the bottom of the hangar when viewed in Outfitting.
*Prior to 1.5/2.0 the ship utilized a class 5 powerplant, resulting in major power issues.
*The Fer-de-Lance has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/fer-de-lance-ship-kit.html Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

== Trivia ==
*The Fer-de-Lance length (73.6 m) is similar to a Boeing 747-300 (70.66 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
*Fer-de-Lance is French for "spearhead" (or more literally, "iron of the lance" or "tip of the spear") but also maintains the snake-themed naming common to Independent ships, as it can refer to various members of the [[wikipedia:Bothrops|Bothrops genus]] of snakes, also sometimes called lanceheads.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
Luxurious_and_Deadly_-_Elite_Dangerous_Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance_-_Zorgon_Peterson_Elite_Dangerous
Elite_Dangerous_-_Commercials_The_Fer-de-Lance
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
fer_de_lance_amend_Comp.jpg|Concept art from newsletter 57
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Station.png|Fer-de-Lance docked at a station
Fer-De-Lance-Top-View-Docked.png|Fer-de-Lance top view docked
Fer-De-Lance-Weapons-Deployed.png|Fer-de-Lance weapons deployed
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Close-Up.png|Fer-de-Lance docked close up
Fer-de-Lance-top-diagonal-ship-closeup.png|Fer-de-Lance top diagonal ship closeup
Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png|Fer-de-Lance top side view
fdl2.jpg |View of Fer-de-Lance showing medium hardpoints
Fer-De-Lance-rear-side-docked.png|Fer-de-Lance rear side close up
Fer-De-Lance-Launches-From-Planet.png|Fer-de-Lance launches from a planet
2015-04-08_00001.jpg|A Huge Gimballed Cannon mounted on the Fer-de-Lance
fer-de-lance_panorama.jpg|Cockpit by CMDR Klepto
File:ShadowWolf-Kell-EliteDangerous32.exe_DX11_20151106_224349.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance preparing for a hyperspace jump. Note the blue light beams and blue lit hull sections that only appear while the frameshift drive is charging.
File:Fdl-pp.png|FDL and a gas giant
File:E941755464aa863b52553d15363cae4d1f2fbeea.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance mining in an ice ring as seen in Newsletter #121
File:A81d805d8500096c22390717756b8a93bf69bab8.jpg|FDL in combat
FDL PF.png|FDL engines
bp-fer-de-lance.png|Zorgon Peterson Fer-De-Lance Blueprint
Fer-De-Lance-Landed.png|Fer-de-Lance landed
tbf-liberator.png|Vibrant Green FDL above Earth
Fer-de-Lance-Cockpit.png|Fer-de-Lance cockpit
Fer-De-Lance-in-Witch-space.png|Fer-de-Lance in Witch-space
Elite-Dangerous-Walking-in-Station.png|Zorgon Peterson, Fer-de-Lance ad in a station art
Black-Fer-de-Lance-Ship-Top.png|Black Fer-de-Lance top
</gallery>

==References==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Fer-de-Lance]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Fer-de-Lance

2019-05-27T15:42:01Z

192.0.221.197: done some trimming at various places

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| yearsproduced = 3100-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 51,567,040
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Medium
| dimensions = 73.6m x 51.6m x 15.4m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 250
| masslock = 12
| armour = 405
| armourhardness = 70
| shields = 271
| manoeuvrability = 4
| topspeed = 265
| boostspeed = 357
| jumprange = 7.04
| cargocapacity = 24
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 6
| small =
| medium = 4
| large =
| huge = 1
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 302
| maxboostspeed = 407
| maxjumprange = 20.94
}}
{{quote|The Fer-de-Lance is another classic design that has now been in production for two centuries. The ship became famous for its popularity with top business executives and wealthy bounty hunters, being a fast, well armed vessel, with luxurious accommodation and high quality components fitted as standard. Early models were built by Zorgon Peterson, but more recently, limited numbers have been upgraded by Saud Kruger in a rare collaboration, resulting in even more lavish creations, without spoiling the original design and specification requirements.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Fer-de-Lance''' is a heavy combat [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It features a hull that is more resistant to smaller [[weapons]] than other ships of its class,<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120789&p=1873136&viewfull=1#post1873136 Sandro Sammarco in the Official Forums]</ref> and alongside its sister ship, the [[Mamba]], it is one of only two medium ships capable of mounting Class 4 weaponry. Although fast, manoeuvrable, well-armed, and well-shielded, the Fer-de-Lance suffers from a few notable drawbacks: poor jump range, a small fuel tank, and a limited number of internal compartments for its size.

==Overview==
The Fer-de-Lance is outstanding in its role as a combat vessel. Its damage output is among the highest of all medium sized ships thanks to its high number of hardpoints including one class 4, which have excellent convergence when firing allowing the use of fixed mounts on all of them. Among medium sized ships, only the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Python]], [[Krait MkII]] and the Mamba can compete with the Fer-de-Lance in terms of firepower, although the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable of the 5, meaning in practice it is usually more capable of dishing out damage than the rest. This does not take [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] into consideration, a capability that the Federal Gunship and Krait MkII possess while the Fer-de-Lance does not.

This is not to say the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable medium sized ship; the [[Alliance Chieftain]] as well as the [[Federal Assault Ship]] both exceed it in that regard, although they are much less formidable than the Fer-de-Lance when it comes to firepower.

The Fer-de-Lance is also at the top of medium sized ships when it comes to defense. Its base shield is by far the highest of all medium sized ships, and it has 6 utility mounts compared to the average 4 on most medium sized ships, allowing it to install more [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] for even more protection (since shield boosters increase shield by percentages, they are also more effective on the Fer-de-Lance than on ships with lesser shields). The result is that Fer-de-Lance builds can exceed 1000MJ of shield even without engineering, but with engineering it can reach over 2000MJ. The Fer-de-Lance is reliant on its shield for defense, as its base armor is not quite as durable as the Federal ships, the Alliance ships or the Python, and its abysmal optional internal compartments leave little room for [[Hull Reinforcement Package|Hull]] or [[Module Reinforcement Package|Module]] Reinforcement Packages, unlike the others.

The Fer-de-Lance's sole downside in combat is its low mass lock factor of 12, meaning it will not be able to mass lock any medium sized combat ships aside from itself and the Mamba, or any large sized ships save for the [[Imperial Clipper]]. This means several medium sized ships as well as most large sized ships can easily flee from a Fer-de-Lance, making it worse at pirating than the Python; especially due to its tiny cargo bay. Conversely, a Fer-de-Lance will have a hard time escaping from other medium sized ships, especially since many of them can match the Fer-de-Lance's speed.

The Fer-de-Lance also functions brilliantly as an Anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, having huge damage output and it can easily deal with Scouts, and has no trouble equipping as much AX weaponry as possible. In the right hands, the Fer-de-Lance is one of the few ships capable of soloing a [[Thargoid Interceptor]]. In addition, it is widely agreed in the PvP community that the Fer-de-Lance is the single best PvP ship in the entire game, even more so than the much more expensive [[Anaconda]], [[Federal Corvette]] and [[Imperial Cutter]] , due to the Fer-de-Lance's superior manoeuvrability.

The Fer-de-Lance is specialized in its role as a fighter and is virtually unusable in any other role. Its jump range falls just short of 21 ly without engineering, the 4th lowest of all current ships, making it one of the worst vessels for exploration. It cannot effectively chase targets across the bubble or hunt down bounties, and will have serious trouble jumping away to the nearest [[Interstellar Factors|Interstellar Factor]] to clear its own bounties. It has a cargo capacity of 70t max, which is extremely poor for its price and size, making it an unsuitable ship for pirating, trading, and mining.

The Fer-de-Lance is essentially a bigger [[Vulture]]; unbeaten in combat potential for its size but is terrible in every other role. The ship therefore is perfect for Bounty Hunters and can rack up profits in Resource Sites extremely fast. It makes a very poor [[Pirate]] when compared to other similar ships however due to its terrible cargo space and low Mass Lock and the fact that the extreme firepower is often overkill in the role. For Thargoid fighting, it's a perfect ship, and can easily outperform the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender]] in this role.

The weapon [[hardpoints]] are located as follows: two top mounted class 2 hardpoints on the nose, about a quarter of the way back from the tip, two side mounted class 2 hardpoints, at about the ship's midpoint, and a single bottom mounted class 4 hardpoint in the centre of the ship's frame. Four out of six utility mounts are located around the huge hardpoint on the bottom, with the other two being behind the cockpit, next to the fins on top of the vessel.

The Fer-De-Lance has a relatively low heat signature, and is well-suited for both shielded (using a [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell]] does not result in a major overheating, and the strong base shielding can be improved further with shield boosters) and shieldless stealth builds (small heat output, durable hull and the ability to mount several [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sinks]] without sacrificing other utility modules allowing for prolonged silent running).

The pilot's seat of the Fer-de-Lance is to the right of the centre of the ship, having the co-pilot's to the left and slightly further back. The canopy glass offers a phenomenal field of view, having more than 90 degrees vertically, and more than 180 degrees horizontally.

The Fer-De-Lance has different heat radiator animations for general heat dissipation and [[Frame Shift Drive]] charge up for hyperspace. While both feature the animation of the same yellow/orange lighted radiators, the Frame Shift Drive charging animation also features blue lighted radiators and two blue beams. The blue beams are projected from slightly behind the cockpit and are visible from the cockpit from the side windows on both sides.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Momus Reach
|Ralphus
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|HIP 9989
|Capek Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Ix
|Scully-Power Station
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|YZ Ceti
|Clement Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Anlave
|Kobayashi City
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Avalon
|Persephone
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|LHS 331
|Dyr Enterprise
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Groombridge 34
|Jones Estate
|Apr. 21, 2019
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Fer-de-Lance.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''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 || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environmental Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[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 Fer-de-Lance was added to ''Elite Dangerous'' in the 1.2 [[Wings]] update released on March 10, 2015.
*Some weapons on the huge hardpoint clip into the bottom of the hangar when viewed in Outfitting.
*Prior to 1.5/2.0 the ship utilized a class 5 powerplant, resulting in major power issues.
*The Fer-de-Lance has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/fer-de-lance-ship-kit.html Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

== Trivia ==
*The Fer-de-Lance length (73.6 m) is similar to a Boeing 747-300 (70.66 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
*Fer-de-Lance is French for "spearhead" (or more literally, "iron of the lance" or "tip of the spear") but also maintains the snake-themed naming common to Independent ships, as it can refer to various members of the [[wikipedia:Bothrops|Bothrops genus]] of snakes, also sometimes called lanceheads.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
Luxurious_and_Deadly_-_Elite_Dangerous_Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance_-_Zorgon_Peterson_Elite_Dangerous
Elite_Dangerous_-_Commercials_The_Fer-de-Lance
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
fer_de_lance_amend_Comp.jpg|Concept art from newsletter 57
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Station.png|Fer-de-Lance docked at a station
Fer-De-Lance-Top-View-Docked.png|Fer-de-Lance top view docked
Fer-De-Lance-Weapons-Deployed.png|Fer-de-Lance weapons deployed
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Close-Up.png|Fer-de-Lance docked close up
Fer-de-Lance-top-diagonal-ship-closeup.png|Fer-de-Lance top diagonal ship closeup
Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png|Fer-de-Lance top side view
fdl2.jpg |View of Fer-de-Lance showing medium hardpoints
Fer-De-Lance-rear-side-docked.png|Fer-de-Lance rear side close up
Fer-De-Lance-Launches-From-Planet.png|Fer-de-Lance launches from a planet
2015-04-08_00001.jpg|A Huge Gimballed Cannon mounted on the Fer-de-Lance
fer-de-lance_panorama.jpg|Cockpit by CMDR Klepto
File:ShadowWolf-Kell-EliteDangerous32.exe_DX11_20151106_224349.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance preparing for a hyperspace jump. Note the blue light beams and blue lit hull sections that only appear while the frameshift drive is charging.
File:Fdl-pp.png|FDL and a gas giant
File:E941755464aa863b52553d15363cae4d1f2fbeea.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance mining in an ice ring as seen in Newsletter #121
File:A81d805d8500096c22390717756b8a93bf69bab8.jpg|FDL in combat
FDL PF.png|FDL engines
bp-fer-de-lance.png|Zorgon Peterson Fer-De-Lance Blueprint
Fer-De-Lance-Landed.png|Fer-de-Lance landed
tbf-liberator.png|Vibrant Green FDL above Earth
Fer-de-Lance-Cockpit.png|Fer-de-Lance cockpit
Fer-De-Lance-in-Witch-space.png|Fer-de-Lance in Witch-space
Elite-Dangerous-Walking-in-Station.png|Zorgon Peterson, Fer-de-Lance ad in a station art
Black-Fer-de-Lance-Ship-Top.png|Black Fer-de-Lance top
</gallery>

==References==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Fer-de-Lance]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Fer-de-Lance

2019-05-25T19:15:20Z

192.0.221.197:

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| yearsproduced = 3100-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 51,567,040
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Medium
| dimensions = 73.6m x 51.6m x 15.4m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 250
| masslock = 12
| armour = 405
| armourhardness = 70
| shields = 271
| manoeuvrability = 4
| topspeed = 265
| boostspeed = 357
| jumprange = 7.04
| cargocapacity = 24
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 6
| small =
| medium = 4
| large =
| huge = 1
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 302
| maxboostspeed = 407
| maxjumprange = 20.94
}}
{{quote|The Fer-de-Lance is another classic design that has now been in production for two centuries. The ship became famous for its popularity with top business executives and wealthy bounty hunters, being a fast, well armed vessel, with luxurious accommodation and high quality components fitted as standard. Early models were built by Zorgon Peterson, but more recently, limited numbers have been upgraded by Saud Kruger in a rare collaboration, resulting in even more lavish creations, without spoiling the original design and specification requirements.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Fer-de-Lance''', commonly abbreviated as '''FDL''', is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It is a heavy combat ship, featuring a hull that is more resistant to smaller [[weapons]] than other ships of its class.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120789&p=1873136&viewfull=1#post1873136 Sandro Sammarco in the Official Forums]</ref> It is one of two medium ships capable of mounting Class 4 weaponry, the other being the [[Mamba]]. Although fast, manoeuvrable, well armed, and well shielded, the Fer-de-Lance suffers from a few notable drawbacks: poor jump range, a small fuel tank, and a limited number of internal compartments for its size.

==Overview==
The pilot's seat of the Fer-de-Lance is to the right of the centre of the ship, having the co-pilot's to the left and slightly further back. The canopy glass offers a phenomenal field of view; having more than 90 degrees vertically, and more than 180 degrees horizontally.

The Fer-de-Lance is outstanding in its role as a combat vessel. Its damage output is among the highest of all medium sized ships thanks to its high number of hardpoints including one class 4, which have excellent convergence when firing allowing the use of fixed mounts on all of them. Among medium sized ships, only the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Python]] and [[Krait MkII]] can compete with the Fer-de-Lance in terms of firepower, although the FDL is the most manoeuvrable of the 4, meaning in practice it is usually more capable of dishing out damage than the rest. (Note that the above does not take [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] into consideration, a capability that the Federal Gunship and Krait MkII possess.)

This is not to say the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable medium sized ship; the [[Alliance Chieftain]] as well as the [[Federal Assault Ship]] both exceed it in that regard, although they are much less formidable than the Fer-de-Lance when it comes to firepower.

The Fer-de-Lance is also at the top of medium sized ships when it comes to defense. Its base shield is by far the highest of all medium sized ships, and it has 6 utility mounts compared to the average 4 on most medium sized ships, allowing it to install more [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] for even more protection (since shield boosters increase shield by percentages, they are also more effective on the Fer-de-Lance than on ships with lesser shields). The result is that Fer-de-Lance builds can exceed 1000MJ of shield even without engineering, but with engineering it can reach over 2000MJ. Although the Fer-de-Lance's armor is not quite as durable as the Federal ships, the Alliance ships or the Python, it is by no means bad.

The Fer-de-Lance's sole downside in combat is its low mass lock factor of 12, meaning it will not be able to mass lock any medium sized combat ships aside from itself and the [[Mamba]], or any large sized ships save for the [[Imperial Clipper]]. This means several medium sized ships as well as most large sized ships can easily flee from a Fer-de-Lance, making it worse at pirating than the Python; especially due to its tiny cargo bay.

The Fer-de-Lance also functions brilliantly as an Anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, having huge damage output and it can easily deal with Scouts, and has no trouble equipping as much AX weaponry as possible. In the right hands, the Fer-de-Lance is one of the few ships capable of soloing a [[Thargoid Interceptor]]. In addition, it is widely agreed in the PvP community that the Fer-de-Lance is the single best PvP ship in the entire game, even more so than the much more expensive [[Anaconda]], [[Federal Corvette]] and [[Imperial Cutter]] , due to the Fer-de-Lance's superior manoeuvrability.

The Fer-de-Lance is specialized in its role as a fighter and is virtually unusable in any other role. Its jump range falls just short of 21lys without engineering, the 4th lowest in the game, making it one of the worst vessels for exploration. It can't effectively chase targets across the bubble or hunt down bounties, and will have serious trouble jumping away to the nearest [[Interstellar Factors|Interstellar Factor]] to clear its own bounties. It has a cargo capacity of 70t max, which is extremely poor for its price and size, making pirating, trading and mining very unviable.

The Fer-de-Lance is essentially a bigger [[Vulture]]; unbeaten in combat potential for its size but is terrible in every other role. The ship therefore is perfect for Bounty Hunters and can rack up profits in Resource Sites extremely fast. It makes a very poor [[Pirate]] when compared to other similar ships however due to its terrible cargo space and low Mass Lock and the fact that the extreme firepower is often overkill in the role. For Thargoid fighting, it's a perfect ship, and can easily outperform the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender|Type-10]] in this role.

The weapon [[hardpoints]] are located as follows: two top mounted class 2 hardpoints on the nose, about a quarter of the way back from the tip, two side mounted class 2 hardpoints, at about the ship's midpoint, and a single bottom mounted class 4 hardpoint in the centre of the ship's frame. Four out of six utility mounts are located around the huge hardpoint on the bottom, with the other two being behind the cockpit, next to the fins on top of the vessel.

The Fer-De-Lance has a relatively low heat signature, and is well-suited for both shielded (using a [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell]] does not result in a major overheating, and the strong base shielding can be improved further with shield boosters) and shieldless stealth builds (small heat output, durable hull and the ability to mount several [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sinks]] without sacrificing other utility modules allowing for prolonged silent running).

The Fer-De-Lance has different heat radiator animations for general heat dissipation and [[Frame Shift Drive]] charge up for hyperspace. While both feature the animation of the same yellow/orange lighted radiators, the Frame Shift Drive charging animation also features blue lighted radiators and two blue beams. The blue beams are projected from slightly behind the cockpit and are visible from the cockpit from the side windows on both sides.

The Fer-de-Lance has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/fer-de-lance-ship-kit.html Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Momus Reach
|Ralphus
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|HIP 9989
|Capek Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Ix
|Scully-Power Station
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|YZ Ceti
|Clement Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Anlave
|Kobayashi City
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Avalon
|Persephone
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|LHS 331
|Dyr Enterprise
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Groombridge 34
|Jones Estate
|Apr. 21, 2019
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Fer-de-Lance.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''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 || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environmental Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[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==
* In the original Elite it was faster than the [[Cobra]] (but not playable).
* Added to game in version 1.2.
* Some weapons on the huge hardpoint clip into the bottom of the hangar when viewed in Outfitting.
* The radiators on the outside of the engine pods glow blue while FSD is charging.
* Prior to 1.5/2.0 the ship utilized a class 5 powerplant, resulting in major power issues.

== Trivia ==
* The Fer-de-Lance length (73.6 m) is similar to a Boeing 747-300 (70.66 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
* Fer-de-Lance is French for "spearhead" (or more literally, "iron of the lance" or "tip of the spear") but also maintains the snake-themed naming common to Independent ships, as it can refer to various members of the [[wikipedia:Bothrops|Bothrops genus]] of snakes, also sometimes called lanceheads.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
Luxurious_and_Deadly_-_Elite_Dangerous_Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance_-_Zorgon_Peterson_Elite_Dangerous
Elite_Dangerous_-_Commercials_The_Fer-de-Lance
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
fer_de_lance_amend_Comp.jpg|Concept art from newsletter 57
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Station.png|Fer-de-Lance docked at a station
Fer-De-Lance-Top-View-Docked.png|Fer-de-Lance top view docked
Fer-De-Lance-Weapons-Deployed.png|Fer-de-Lance weapons deployed
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Close-Up.png|Fer-de-Lance docked close up
Fer-de-Lance-top-diagonal-ship-closeup.png|Fer-de-Lance top diagonal ship closeup
Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png|Fer-de-Lance top side view
fdl2.jpg |View of Fer-de-Lance showing medium hardpoints
Fer-De-Lance-rear-side-docked.png|Fer-de-Lance rear side close up
Fer-De-Lance-Launches-From-Planet.png|Fer-de-Lance launches from a planet
2015-04-08_00001.jpg|A Huge Gimballed Cannon mounted on the Fer-de-Lance
fer-de-lance_panorama.jpg|Cockpit by CMDR Klepto
File:ShadowWolf-Kell-EliteDangerous32.exe_DX11_20151106_224349.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance preparing for a hyperspace jump. Note the blue light beams and blue lit hull sections that only appear while the frameshift drive is charging.
File:Fdl-pp.png|FDL and a gas giant
File:E941755464aa863b52553d15363cae4d1f2fbeea.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance mining in an ice ring as seen in Newsletter #121
File:A81d805d8500096c22390717756b8a93bf69bab8.jpg|FDL in combat
FDL PF.png|FDL engines
bp-fer-de-lance.png|Zorgon Peterson Fer-De-Lance Blueprint
Fer-De-Lance-Landed.png|Fer-de-Lance landed
tbf-liberator.png|Vibrant Green FDL above Earth
Fer-de-Lance-Cockpit.png|Fer-de-Lance cockpit
Fer-De-Lance-in-Witch-space.png|Fer-de-Lance in Witch-space
Elite-Dangerous-Walking-in-Station.png|Zorgon Peterson, Fer-de-Lance ad in a station art
Black-Fer-de-Lance-Ship-Top.png|Black Fer-de-Lance top
</gallery>

==References==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Fer-de-Lance]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Fer-de-Lance

2019-05-25T19:14:01Z

192.0.221.197: minor changes from last edit (mostly grammar)

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| yearsproduced = 3100-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 51,567,040
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Medium
| dimensions = 73.6m x 51.6m x 15.4m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 250
| masslock = 12
| armour = 405
| armourhardness = 70
| shields = 271
| manoeuvrability = 4
| topspeed = 265
| boostspeed = 357
| jumprange = 7.04
| cargocapacity = 24
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 6
| small =
| medium = 4
| large =
| huge = 1
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 302
| maxboostspeed = 407
| maxjumprange = 20.94
}}
{{quote|The Fer-de-Lance is another classic design that has now been in production for two centuries. The ship became famous for its popularity with top business executives and wealthy bounty hunters, being a fast, well armed vessel, with luxurious accommodation and high quality components fitted as standard. Early models were built by Zorgon Peterson, but more recently, limited numbers have been upgraded by Saud Kruger in a rare collaboration, resulting in even more lavish creations, without spoiling the original design and specification requirements.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Fer-de-Lance''', commonly abbreviated as '''FDL''', is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It is a heavy combat ship, featuring a hull that is more resistant to smaller [[weapons]] than other ships of its class.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120789&p=1873136&viewfull=1#post1873136 Sandro Sammarco in the Official Forums]</ref> It is one of two medium ships capable of mounting Class 4 weaponry, the other being the [[Mamba]]. Although fast, manoeuvrable, well armed, and well shielded, the Fer-de-Lance suffers from a few notable drawbacks: poor jump range, a small fuel tank, and a limited number of internal compartments for its size.

==Overview==
The pilot's seat of the Fer-de-Lance is to the right of the centre of the ship, having the co-pilot's to the left and slightly further back. The canopy glass offers a phenomenal field of view; having more than 90 degrees vertically, and more than 180 degrees horizontally.

The Fer-de-Lance is outstanding in its role as a combat vessel. Its damage output is among the highest of all medium sized ships thanks to its high number of hardpoints including one class 4, which have excellent convergence when firing allowing the use of fixed mounts on all of them. Among medium sized ships, only the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Python]] and [[Krait MkII]] can compete with the Fer-de-Lance in terms of firepower, although the FDL is the most manoeuvrable of the 4, meaning in practice it is usually more capable of dishing out damage than the rest. (Note that the above does not take [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] into consideration, a capability that the Federal Gunship and Krait MkII possess.)

This is not to say the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable medium sized ship; the [[Alliance Chieftain]] as well as the [[Federal Assault Ship]] both exceed it in that regard, although they are much less formidable than the Fer-de-Lance when it comes to firepower.

The Fer-de-Lance is also at the top of medium sized ships when it comes to defense. Its base shield is by far the highest of all medium sized ships, and it has 6 utility mounts compared to the average 4 on most medium sized ships, allowing it to install more [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] for even more protection (since shield boosters increase shield by percentages, they are also more effective on the Fer-de-Lance than on ships with lesser shields). The result is that Fer-de-Lance builds can exceed 1000MJ of shield even without engineering, but with engineering it can reach over 2000MJ. Although the Fer-de-Lance's armor is not quite as durable as the Federal ships, the Alliance ships or the Python, it is by no means bad.

The Fer-de-Lance's sole downside in combat is its low mass lock factor of 12, meaning it will not be able to mass lock any medium sized combat ship aside from itself, or any large sized ship save for the [[Imperial Clipper]]. This means several medium sized ships as well as most large sized ships can easily flee from a Fer-de-Lance, making it worse at pirating than the Python; especially due to its tiny cargo bay.

The Fer-de-Lance also functions brilliantly as an Anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, having huge damage output and it can easily deal with Scouts, and has no trouble equipping as much AX weaponry as possible. In the right hands, the Fer-de-Lance is one of the few ships capable of soloing a [[Thargoid Interceptor]]. In addition, it is widely agreed in the PvP community that the Fer-de-Lance is the single best PvP ship in the entire game, even more so than the much more expensive [[Anaconda]], [[Federal Corvette]] and [[Imperial Cutter]] , due to the Fer-de-Lance's superior manoeuvrability.

The Fer-de-Lance is specialized in its role as a fighter and is virtually unusable in any other role. Its jump range falls just short of 21lys without engineering, the 4th lowest in the game, making it one of the worst vessels for exploration. It can't effectively chase targets across the bubble or hunt down bounties, and will have serious trouble jumping away to the nearest [[Interstellar Factors|Interstellar Factor]] to clear its own bounties. It has a cargo capacity of 70t max, which is extremely poor for its price and size, making pirating, trading and mining very unviable.

The Fer-de-Lance is essentially a bigger [[Vulture]]; unbeaten in combat potential for its size but is terrible in every other role. The ship therefore is perfect for Bounty Hunters and can rack up profits in Resource Sites extremely fast. It makes a very poor [[Pirate]] when compared to other similar ships however due to its terrible cargo space and low Mass Lock and the fact that the extreme firepower is often overkill in the role. For Thargoid fighting, it's a perfect ship, and can easily outperform the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender|Type-10]] in this role.

The weapon [[hardpoints]] are located as follows: two top mounted class 2 hardpoints on the nose, about a quarter of the way back from the tip, two side mounted class 2 hardpoints, at about the ship's midpoint, and a single bottom mounted class 4 hardpoint in the centre of the ship's frame. Four out of six utility mounts are located around the huge hardpoint on the bottom, with the other two being behind the cockpit, next to the fins on top of the vessel.

The Fer-De-Lance has a relatively low heat signature, and is well-suited for both shielded (using a [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell]] does not result in a major overheating, and the strong base shielding can be improved further with shield boosters) and shieldless stealth builds (small heat output, durable hull and the ability to mount several [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sinks]] without sacrificing other utility modules allowing for prolonged silent running).

The Fer-De-Lance has different heat radiator animations for general heat dissipation and [[Frame Shift Drive]] charge up for hyperspace. While both feature the animation of the same yellow/orange lighted radiators, the Frame Shift Drive charging animation also features blue lighted radiators and two blue beams. The blue beams are projected from slightly behind the cockpit and are visible from the cockpit from the side windows on both sides.

The Fer-de-Lance has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/fer-de-lance-ship-kit.html Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Momus Reach
|Ralphus
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|HIP 9989
|Capek Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Ix
|Scully-Power Station
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|YZ Ceti
|Clement Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Anlave
|Kobayashi City
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Avalon
|Persephone
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|LHS 331
|Dyr Enterprise
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Groombridge 34
|Jones Estate
|Apr. 21, 2019
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Fer-de-Lance.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''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 || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environmental Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[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==
* In the original Elite it was faster than the [[Cobra]] (but not playable).
* Added to game in version 1.2.
* Some weapons on the huge hardpoint clip into the bottom of the hangar when viewed in Outfitting.
* The radiators on the outside of the engine pods glow blue while FSD is charging.
* Prior to 1.5/2.0 the ship utilized a class 5 powerplant, resulting in major power issues.

== Trivia ==
* The Fer-de-Lance length (73.6 m) is similar to a Boeing 747-300 (70.66 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
* Fer-de-Lance is French for "spearhead" (or more literally, "iron of the lance" or "tip of the spear") but also maintains the snake-themed naming common to Independent ships, as it can refer to various members of the [[wikipedia:Bothrops|Bothrops genus]] of snakes, also sometimes called lanceheads.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
Luxurious_and_Deadly_-_Elite_Dangerous_Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance_-_Zorgon_Peterson_Elite_Dangerous
Elite_Dangerous_-_Commercials_The_Fer-de-Lance
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
fer_de_lance_amend_Comp.jpg|Concept art from newsletter 57
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Station.png|Fer-de-Lance docked at a station
Fer-De-Lance-Top-View-Docked.png|Fer-de-Lance top view docked
Fer-De-Lance-Weapons-Deployed.png|Fer-de-Lance weapons deployed
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Close-Up.png|Fer-de-Lance docked close up
Fer-de-Lance-top-diagonal-ship-closeup.png|Fer-de-Lance top diagonal ship closeup
Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png|Fer-de-Lance top side view
fdl2.jpg |View of Fer-de-Lance showing medium hardpoints
Fer-De-Lance-rear-side-docked.png|Fer-de-Lance rear side close up
Fer-De-Lance-Launches-From-Planet.png|Fer-de-Lance launches from a planet
2015-04-08_00001.jpg|A Huge Gimballed Cannon mounted on the Fer-de-Lance
fer-de-lance_panorama.jpg|Cockpit by CMDR Klepto
File:ShadowWolf-Kell-EliteDangerous32.exe_DX11_20151106_224349.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance preparing for a hyperspace jump. Note the blue light beams and blue lit hull sections that only appear while the frameshift drive is charging.
File:Fdl-pp.png|FDL and a gas giant
File:E941755464aa863b52553d15363cae4d1f2fbeea.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance mining in an ice ring as seen in Newsletter #121
File:A81d805d8500096c22390717756b8a93bf69bab8.jpg|FDL in combat
FDL PF.png|FDL engines
bp-fer-de-lance.png|Zorgon Peterson Fer-De-Lance Blueprint
Fer-De-Lance-Landed.png|Fer-de-Lance landed
tbf-liberator.png|Vibrant Green FDL above Earth
Fer-de-Lance-Cockpit.png|Fer-de-Lance cockpit
Fer-De-Lance-in-Witch-space.png|Fer-de-Lance in Witch-space
Elite-Dangerous-Walking-in-Station.png|Zorgon Peterson, Fer-de-Lance ad in a station art
Black-Fer-de-Lance-Ship-Top.png|Black Fer-de-Lance top
</gallery>

==References==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}
[[ru:Fer-de-Lance]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Fer-de-Lance

2019-05-25T18:55:43Z

192.0.221.197: rewrote the combat section entirely as it does not go into any detail

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| yearsproduced = 3100-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 51,567,040
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Medium
| dimensions = 73.6m x 51.6m x 15.4m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 250
| masslock = 12
| armour = 405
| armourhardness = 70
| shields = 271
| manoeuvrability = 4
| topspeed = 265
| boostspeed = 357
| jumprange = 7.04
| cargocapacity = 24
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 6
| small =
| medium = 4
| large =
| huge = 1
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 302
| maxboostspeed = 407
| maxjumprange = 20.94
}}
{{quote|The Fer-de-Lance is another classic design that has now been in production for two centuries. The ship became famous for its popularity with top business executives and wealthy bounty hunters, being a fast, well armed vessel, with luxurious accommodation and high quality components fitted as standard. Early models were built by Zorgon Peterson, but more recently, limited numbers have been upgraded by Saud Kruger in a rare collaboration, resulting in even more lavish creations, without spoiling the original design and specification requirements.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Fer-de-Lance''', commonly abbreviated as '''FDL''', is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It is a heavy combat ship, featuring a hull that is more resistant to smaller [[weapons]] than other ships of its class.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=120789&p=1873136&viewfull=1#post1873136 Sandro Sammarco in the Official Forums]</ref> It is one of two medium ships capable of mounting Class 4 weaponry, the other being the [[Mamba]]. Although fast, manoeuvrable, well armed, and well shielded, the Fer-de-Lance suffers from a few notable drawbacks: poor jump range, a small fuel tank, and a limited number of internal compartments for its size.

==Overview==
The pilot's seat of the Fer-de-Lance is to the right of the centre of the ship, having the co-pilot's to the left and slightly further back. The canopy glass offers a phenomenal field of view; having more than 90 degrees vertically, and more than 180 degrees horizontally.

The Fer-de-Lance is outstanding in its role as a combat vessel. Its damage output is among the highest of all medium sized ships thanks to its high number of hardpoints including one class 4, which have excellent convergence when firing allowing the use of fixed mounts on all of them. Among medium sized ships, only the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Python]] and [[Krait MkII]] can compete with the Fer-de-Lance in terms of firepower, although the FDL is the most manoeuvrable of the 4, meaning in practice it is usually more capable of dishing out damage than the rest. (Note that the above does not take [[Ship-Launched Fighters]] into consideration, a capability that the Federal Gunship and Krait MkII possess.)

This is not to say the Fer-de-Lance is the most manoeuvrable medium sized ship; the [[Alliance Chieftain]] as well as the [[Federal Assault Ship]] both exceed it in that regard, although they are much less formidable than the FDL when it comes to firepower.

The Fer-de-Lance is also at the top of medium sized ships when it comes to defense. Its base shield is by far the highest of all medium sized ships, and it has 6 utility mounts compared to the average 4 on most medium sized ships, allowing it to install more [[Shield Booster|Shield Boosters]] for even more protection (since shield boosters increase shield by percentages, they are also more effective on the Fer-de-Lance than on ships with lesser shields). The result is that Fer-de-Lance builds can exceed 1000MJ of shield even without engineering, but with engineering it can reach over 2000MJ. Although the Fer-de-Lance's armor is not quite as durable as the Federal ships, the Alliance ships or the Python, it is by no means bad.

The Fer-de-Lance's sole downside in combat is its mass lock factor, sitting at only 12. Several medium ships as well as most large ships can easily flee from a Fer-de-Lance, making it worse at pirating than the Python; especially due to its tiny cargo bay.

The Fer-de-Lance also functions brilliantly as an Anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, having huge damage output and it can easily deal with Scouts, and has no trouble equipping as much AX weaponry as possible. In the right hands, the Fer-de-Lance is one of the few ships capable of soloing a [[Thargoid Interceptor]]. In addition, it is widely agreed in the PvP community that the Fer-de-Lance is the single best PvP ship in the entire game, even more so than the much more expensive [[Anaconda]], [[Federal Corvette]] and [[Imperial Cutter]] , due to the Fer-de-Lance's superior manoeuvrability.

The Fer-de-Lance is specialized in its role as a fighter and is virtually unusable in any other role. Itsjump range falls just short of 21lys without engineering, the 4th lowest in the game, making it one of the worst exploration vessel. It can't effectively chase targets across the bubble or hunt down bounties, and will have serious trouble jumping away to the nearest [[Interstellar Factors|Interstellar Factor]] to clear its own bounties. It has a cargo capacity of 70t max, which is extremely poor for its price and size, making pirating, trading and mining very unviable.

The Fer-de-Lance is essentially a bigger [[Vulture]]; unbeaten in combat potential for its size but is terrible in every other role. The ship therefore is perfect for Bounty Hunters and can rack up profits in Resource Sites extremely fast. It makes a very poor [[Pirate]] when compared to other similar ships however due to its terrible cargo space and low Mass Lock and the fact that the extreme firepower is often overkill in the role. For Thargoid fighting, it's a perfect ship, and can easily outperform the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender|Type-10]] in this role.

The weapon [[hardpoints]] are located as follows: two top mounted class 2 hardpoints on the nose, about a quarter of the way back from the tip, two side mounted class 2 hardpoints, at about the ship's midpoint, and a single bottom mounted class 4 hardpoint in the centre of the ship's frame. Four out of six utility mounts are located around the huge hardpoint on the bottom, with the other two being behind the cockpit, next to the fins on top of the vessel.

The Fer-De-Lance has a relatively low heat signature, and is well-suited for both shielded (using a [[Shield Cell Bank|shield cell]] does not result in a major overheating, and the strong base shielding can be improved further with shield boosters) and shieldless stealth builds (small heat output, durable hull and the ability to mount several [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sinks]] without sacrificing other utility modules allowing for prolonged silent running).

The Fer-De-Lance has different heat radiator animations for general heat dissipation and [[Frame Shift Drive]] charge up for hyperspace. While both feature the animation of the same yellow/orange lighted radiators, the Frame Shift Drive charging animation also features blue lighted radiators and two blue beams. The blue beams are projected from slightly behind the cockpit and are visible from the cockpit from the side windows on both sides.

The Fer-de-Lance has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/fer-de-lance-ship-kit.html Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Momus Reach
|Ralphus
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Port
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|HIP 9989
|Capek Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Ix
|Scully-Power Station
|Jan. 18, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|YZ Ceti
|Clement Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Anlave
|Kobayashi City
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Avalon
|Persephone
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|LHS 331
|Dyr Enterprise
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Jan. 18, 2019
|
|-
|Groombridge 34
|Jones Estate
|Apr. 21, 2019
|
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Fer-de-Lance.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="6" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''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 || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environmental Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[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==
* In the original Elite it was faster than the [[Cobra]] (but not playable).
* Added to game in version 1.2.
* Some weapons on the huge hardpoint clip into the bottom of the hangar when viewed in Outfitting.
* The radiators on the outside of the engine pods glow blue while FSD is charging.
* Prior to 1.5/2.0 the ship utilized a class 5 powerplant, resulting in major power issues.

== Trivia ==
* The Fer-de-Lance length (73.6 m) is similar to a Boeing 747-300 (70.66 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
* Fer-de-Lance is French for "spearhead" (or more literally, "iron of the lance" or "tip of the spear") but also maintains the snake-themed naming common to Independent ships, as it can refer to various members of the [[wikipedia:Bothrops|Bothrops genus]] of snakes, also sometimes called lanceheads.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
Luxurious_and_Deadly_-_Elite_Dangerous_Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance_-_Zorgon_Peterson_Elite_Dangerous
Elite_Dangerous_-_Commercials_The_Fer-de-Lance
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
fer_de_lance_amend_Comp.jpg|Concept art from newsletter 57
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Station.png|Fer-de-Lance docked at a station
Fer-De-Lance-Top-View-Docked.png|Fer-de-Lance top view docked
Fer-De-Lance-Weapons-Deployed.png|Fer-de-Lance weapons deployed
Fer-De-Lance-Docked-Close-Up.png|Fer-de-Lance docked close up
Fer-de-Lance-top-diagonal-ship-closeup.png|Fer-de-Lance top diagonal ship closeup
Fer-de-Lance-ship-top-view.png|Fer-de-Lance top side view
fdl2.jpg |View of Fer-de-Lance showing medium hardpoints
Fer-De-Lance-rear-side-docked.png|Fer-de-Lance rear side close up
Fer-De-Lance-Launches-From-Planet.png|Fer-de-Lance launches from a planet
2015-04-08_00001.jpg|A Huge Gimballed Cannon mounted on the Fer-de-Lance
fer-de-lance_panorama.jpg|Cockpit by CMDR Klepto
File:ShadowWolf-Kell-EliteDangerous32.exe_DX11_20151106_224349.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance preparing for a hyperspace jump. Note the blue light beams and blue lit hull sections that only appear while the frameshift drive is charging.
File:Fdl-pp.png|FDL and a gas giant
File:E941755464aa863b52553d15363cae4d1f2fbeea.jpg |A Fer-De-Lance mining in an ice ring as seen in Newsletter #121
File:A81d805d8500096c22390717756b8a93bf69bab8.jpg|FDL in combat
FDL PF.png|FDL engines
bp-fer-de-lance.png|Zorgon Peterson Fer-De-Lance Blueprint
Fer-De-Lance-Landed.png|Fer-de-Lance landed
tbf-liberator.png|Vibrant Green FDL above Earth
Fer-de-Lance-Cockpit.png|Fer-de-Lance cockpit
Fer-De-Lance-in-Witch-space.png|Fer-de-Lance in Witch-space
Elite-Dangerous-Walking-in-Station.png|Zorgon Peterson, Fer-de-Lance ad in a station art
Black-Fer-de-Lance-Ship-Top.png|Black Fer-de-Lance top
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
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Vulture

2019-05-20T00:57:07Z

192.0.221.197: page trimming: fixed grammar, removed redundant statements, reordered some sentences.

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| yearsproduced = 3300-Present
| type = Combat
| cost = 4,925,615
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Small
| dimensions = 43.1m x 34.7m x 12.3m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 230
| masslock = 10
| armour = 288
| armourhardness = 55
| shields = 293
| manoeuvrability = 5
| topspeed = 215
| boostspeed = 348
| jumprange = 7.93
| cargocapacity = 8
| fuelcapacity = 8
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium =
| large = 2
| huge =
| size1 = 4
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic = 1x Size 5 [[Military Compartment]]
| maxtopspeed = 244
| maxboostspeed = 397
| maxjumprange = 22.36
}}
{{quote|The Vulture space superiority fighter sacrifices hardpoint flexibility for manoeuvrability. Advanced manufacturing techniques have allowed the Vulture to integrate large hardpoints into its relatively small frame, offsetting the ship's limited weapon count. The Vulture excels in the role of heavy fighter in strike missions against larger, well defended targets, but its nimble flight characteristics make it equally devastating against smaller targets. A limited cargo and passenger capability has not stopped it becoming a preferred personal transport for those who like to project a certain attitude in their dealings.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Vulture''' is a heavy space-superiority [[:Category:Fighters|fighter]] manufactured by [[Core Dynamics]]. Featuring two large [[hardpoint]]s, the Vulture packs serious firepower into a relatively small frame. Although its top speed is mediocre compared to other fighters, it is very maneuverable thanks to its powerful lateral thrusters relative to the ship's mass.

==Overview==
In combat, the Vulture is a powerful small-sized ship. It is capable of easily staying out of the firing range of tougher ships like [[Anaconda]]s or [[Python]]s and its two large hardpoints are capable of dishing out fairly heavy damage. However, the low number of hardpoints means weapons such as [[Missile Rack|Missiles]], [[Mine Launcher|Mines]], [[Torpedo Pylon|Torpedoes]] or [[Railgun]]s are not viable as they have limited ammo capacities and are not all available in Class 3. This limits the Vulture to only conventional weaponry. The Vulture also has a lower damage output than many ships in the same price range, outdone in this regard by even the [[Adder]]. As for weapon mount types, both fixed and gimballed mounts are viable, but turreted mounts are inadvisable due to their higher power consumption, lower damage and that they don't take advantage of the Vulture's agility.

Defensively, the Vulture has impressive statistics on paper. It possesses the highest base shield and armour hitpoints out of all small sized ships; it has very good internal compartments (even better than the much more expensive [[Fer-de-Lance]]); and its number of utility mounts is 4, the same as larger ships such as [[Python]] and [[Federal Gunship]]. However, there is a catch, as the Vulture is held back by its limited power capacity. This greatly limits viable loadout choices and encourages smart [[module priority control]].

A rather large disadvantage of the Vulture is its speed, which is lower than most other small sized ships and even some medium sized ships. This makes it struggle at catching up to targets. This speed is mitigated by its powerful manoeuvrability, which is the second highest of all ships (not including the [[Ship-Launched Fighters|SLFs]]), after the [[Eagle MkII|Eagle]] (the rating of 5 in the in-game stat sheet is incorrect).

The Vulture suffers from overspecialization and is very poor in any job besides combat. Unlike the [[Fer-de-Lance]] it does very poorly as an anti-[[Thargoid]] ship, as its low number of hardpoints limits its use of AX weaponry, leaving it without many options to deal with Interceptors. Against Scouts it also suffers as it will struggle to keep a sightline on the quick moving ships; since it cannot make much use of turreted mounts and they will quickly tear the ship to pieces. Its cargo capacity is much lower than other ships near its price range, so it will do very poorly in any form of trading, mining or pirating. However, its agility makes collecting cargo easier, meaning collector limpets are not needed. It has awful jump range at a woeful maximum of 22.36 ly without engineering, the second lowest of any small sized ship making it not only useless as an explorer, it can't easily get to [[Interstellar Factors]] to clear any bounties.

Overall the Vulture functions as a small [[Fer-de-Lance]]; unbeaten in sheer power for its size but is one of the worst ships in any other role. Because it is so limited to [[Bounty Hunting]] it has very few options and makes a poor single vessel for a commander to fly and the [[Asp Explorer]] or [[Keelback]] may be more appealing due to their multi-purpose ability.

The Vulture's two large hardpoints are located above and behind the cockpit, about halfway down the hull of the ship. Due to the spacing between the hardpoints, a loadout of two fixed weapons may have slight issues with converging on smaller targets.

The Vulture has two manned stations. The pilot's station is on the centerline of the ship. The auxiliary station is offset to the port side above and behind the pilot's station. Because turreted mounts are a very bad idea on a Vulture and it has no fighter bay it is one of the least useful ships for [[Multicrew]].

The Vulture has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/usd/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/vulture-ship-kit-16-pieces.html Frontier store] which allows you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit does not affect gameplay.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Notes
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount, Founders Permit needed
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Wolf 25
|Bonkers
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Chi Orionis
|Carey Terminal
|Jan. 2, 2018
|
|-
|Picoria
|Kohoutek Ring
|Jan. 8, 2018
|
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|Jan.19, 2018
|
|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee City
|March 7, 2018
|
|-
|Patani
|Smith Ring
|March 11, 2018
|
|-
|Frey
|Garratt Station
|April 30, 2018
|
|-
|Deciat
|Garay Terminal
|May 31, 2018
|
|-
|109 Piscium
|Ising Dock
|Jun 18, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|2018-07-03
|
|-
|Ye'kuape
|Bobko Hub
|Feb 4, 2018
|None
|}

==Outfitting==
{{Main|Outfitting}}

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

{| style="text-align: center;" class="article-table" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | Large [[Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x8] || C || 3 || 3
|-
| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| [[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]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[Shield Cell Bank]]''

==Trivia==
*The Vulture was originally priced at 21,925,615 CR. After an outcry from the community that it was overpriced, Frontier lowered the cost of the Vulture to 4,925,615 CR.
*The Vulture is produced by Core Dynamics and sold to all three of the Major Factions.

==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Raw_Power_-_Elite_Dangerous_Vulture
File:A_man_stands_in_the_darkness..._Elite_Dangerous_Vulture_ad
File:Vulture_-_Core_Dynamics_Elite_Dangerous
File:Multi-crew_Vulture_Cinematic_(GONE_VIOLENT)
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Vulture-ship-top-hardpoints-planet.png|Vulture top with hardpoints deployed
File:oQ0HpRZ.png|Vulture Docked
File:55a03fc3-a8c2-4801-8d7e-929cac0eec44.jpg|Vulture cockpit
File:KAk0vhG.png|Vulture Hud, slight limited visibility in the front due to the fenders around the cockpit
File:1DItvQM.png|Vulture front
File:20180701042048_1.jpg|Vulture flying by Earth-like planet.
File:BFfNG8t.png|Vulture rear
File:20161129222219_1.jpg|Vulture featuring the Black Friday paintjob and ship-kit accessories.
File:Elite0007.jpg |Vulture Top view
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Overview.png|Vulture cockpit overview
File:Vulture landed on HIP 22286 4.PNG|Vulture landed on planet 4 in HIP 22286
File:Vulture_firing_at_horizon.png
File:Chrome_vulture_under_different_star_light.jpg |A Chrome Paintjob Vulture as seen under different star types light
File:bp-vulture.png|Core Dynamics Vulture Blueprint
File:Vulture Cockpit.jpg|Vulture Cockpit
File:Vulture-Cockpit-Star-Rise.png|Vulture cockpit and star rise
File:Vulture-ship-weapons-deployed.png|Vulture with weapons deployed
File:Vulture-Ship-Docked.png|Vulture docked
File:Vulture-ship-top-view.png|Vulture docked top view
Vulture-Ship-Profile-Image.png|Vulture ship profile
Vulture-ship-flying-sideview.png|Vulture ship flying sideview
Vulture-spaceship-docked-front-hardpoints.png|Vulture docked front with hardpoints
Vulture-Ship-Front-with-ship-kit.png|Vulture with ship kit
</gallery>

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[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Core Dynamics]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]