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Diamondback Scout

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2600:6C58:4280:396:70FA:AA:C7D:48E7: /* Overview */

{{ShipInfobox|image = Diamondback_Scout_-_Profile.png|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
|dimensions = 39.0L - 24.3W - 12.3H
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}}
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is Lakon Spaceways' specialist combat explorer vessel. Unlike its bigger brother the Asp, the Diamondback isn't suited as an all rounder vessel. It is popular with elite recon and pathfinder units with navies throughout human space. Its relatively low cost also makes it a popular choice with independent pilots who appreciate its combat and exploration potential.|In-game description}}
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a long range combat and reconnaissance [[ships|ship]] which was released in the [[Powerplay]] update.

== Overview ==
The Diamondback scout is a cheap low level exploration vessel available quite early on. Its main purpose is to allow commanders to get into exploration at a tiny price.

As an [[Explorer]] the Scout is very effective. At 30lYs without engineering the scout has a high range for its price tag. The downside is the the [[Hauler]] and [[Adder]] can both outdo it in this aspect. Another downside is the tiny amount of compartment space and small fuel tank which can cause various issues. Overall the Scout is a very good ship to get into exploration with.

In Combat the scout is adequate. It has very good mobility and a small body letting it dodge with ease. Good heat signature and a lot of utility mounts make it capable of running [[stealth]] builds and is very effective in the role. It has good damage with 2 Medium and 2 Small hardpoints which is one of the best for its price tier letting it become a reasonably effective fighter. As a stealth build or high range fighter the Scout is perfect and makes a good bounty hunter; but its terrible compartment and cargo space make it a rather terrible Pirate.

Its uses in trading, mining and Passenger are somewhat poor. With 28t max size it does have higher capacity than the [[Adder]], but It doesn't compare the the [[Cobra MkIII]].

Overall the Diamondback Scout really is a good low tier exploration vessel and is equally good as a nimble fighter.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 1 small hardpoint on each side of the cockpit, and 1 medium hardpoint on each side of the cockpit for a total of 2 medium and 2 small. These hardpoints have their aim points arranged in a straight horizontal line with little space between reticule dots making them very usable with fixed mounts. However their side mounting and close spacing also make good mounts for gimbaled and turreted weapons.

[[Lakon]] would later release the [[Diamondback Explorer]], which dramatically increases the jump range and combat ability at a higher cost. Alongside it was the [[Asp Scout]], which was intended to be a competitor to the Diamondback ships, but failed due to its price and mediocre stats.

== History ==
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is [[Lakon Spaceways]]’ attempt to repeat the success of the [[Asp]] range at a medium price point. The result was a combat capable ship with good jump capability and was pitched as a light long range reconnaissance ship. After the ship’s maiden flight it was criticized for not having the same versatility as the Asp, but it has seen modest success in the long range reconnaissance, long range interceptor and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in the heavy price tag of the Asp.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=347cbf826e Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #77]</ref>|In-game history}}

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|LHS 1604
|Gernsback City
|January 5, 2018
|
|-
|HIP 6978
|Plucker Dock
|July 27, 2016
|15% Discount
|-
|Frey
|Garratt Station
|March 29, 2016
|
|-
|HIP 62794
|MacArthur Terminal
|2016 Nov 22
|
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|2016 Feb 8
|
|-
|18 Scorpii
|Swift Orbital
|2016 Feb 6
|
|-
|Caraceni
|Kerr Enterprise
|October 13, 2015
|
|-
|Hooriayan
|Davis Port
|October 11, 2015
|
|-
|31 Aquilae
|Killough Orbital
|November 17, 2016
|
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|June 12, 2015
|
|-
|64 Arietis
|Weyn Dock
|September 19, 2015
|
|-
|Alano
|Leestman Port
|June 8, 2015
|
|-
|Amphisatsu
|Goldberg Orbital
|June 8, 2015
|
|-
| Angurongo
| Dahm Port
| June 22, 2015
|
|-
|Ao Qin
|Brunner Horizons
|September 14, 2015
|
|-
|Arth
|Midgeley Dock
|June 27, 2015
|
|-
|Belagro
|Hermaszewski Station
|June 21, 2015
|
|-
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|Carener
|Butz Port
|August 25, 2015
|
|-
|Cerno
|Kanwar Enterprise
|June 7, 2015
|
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
| June 19, 2015
|
|-
|Derrim
|Nachtigal Hub
| June 28, 2015
|
|-
|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|June 9, 2015
|15% discount
|-
|Ditia
|Arkwright City
|June 16, 2015
|
|-
|EQ Pegasi
|Merbold Ring
|August 18, 2015
|
|-
|EZ Aquarii
|Magnus Gateway
|January 28 2016
|
|-
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|September 29, 2015
|
|-
| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
|
|-
|H Draconis
|Brislington
|June 10, 2015
|
|-
|Helgaedi
|Joliot-Curie Enterprise
|July 22, 2015
|
|-
|Khan Gubii
|Alpers City
|September 12, 2015
|
|-
|Kung Te
|Bellamy Enterprise
|June 24, 2015
|
|-
|Kured
|Kuchner Vision
|June 7, 2015
|
|-
|LFT 1448
|Dirac Enterprise
|November 17, 2015
|
|-
|LHS 20
|Ohm City
|April 8, 2017
|15% discount
|-
|LHS 262
|Boodt Port
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|LHS 2651
|Kennan Dock
|June 8, 2015
|
|-
|LHS 3505
|Olivas City
|October 10, 2015
|
|-
|Momus Reach
|Tartarus Point
|June 6, 2015
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|-
|Ngaledi
|Smith Enterprises
|June 5, 2015
|
|-
|Njikan
|Smeaton Port
|June 6, 2015
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|-
|PLX 695
|Dover
|June 16, 2015
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|-
|Sekhemet
|Nasmyth Station
|June 12, 2015
|
|-
|Senocidi
|Hodgkin Dock
|August 29, 2015
|
|-
|Setana
|Henson Horizons
|June 10, 2015
|
|-
|Tellus
|Ahern Enterprise
|July 14, 2015
|
|-
|Tepehuacoc
|Sauma Orbital
|June 24, 2015
|
|-
|Uzumoku
|Sevrdup Ring
|June 14, 2015
|
|-
|Venegana
|Foreman Gateway (I think)
|September 19, 2015
|
|-
|Lalande 22701
|Hutton Ring
|Oct 23, 2016
|
|-
|Wolf 908
|Rubin Vision
|June 5, 2015
|
|-
|Xihe
|Zhen Dock
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|Xi Ursae Majoris
|Durrance Dock
|June 9, 2015
|
|-
|Kaushpoos
|Neville Horizons
|November 16, 2015
|
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|January 2, 2016
|
|-
|Ross 1057
|Coriolis Starport
|February 3, 2016
|
|-
|LTT 6774
|Kotov City
|January 1st, 2016
|
|-
|Mokosh
|Lubin Orbital
|January 10th, 2017
|
|-
|Itza
|Ellison Station
|September 9th, 2017
|15% discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|January 26, 2018
|10% Discount, Founders Permit Needed
|-
|LFT 1421
|Ehrlich Orbital
|April 20, 2018
|
|-
|LHS 3447
|Worlidge Terminal
|June 27, 2018
|
|}

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

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

{| 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="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] || F || 1 || 2
|-
| 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|| 4|| 4
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E|| 4|| 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E|| 2|| 2
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E|| 3|| 3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E|| 2|| 2
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
| rowspan="6" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Trivia ==
* The Diamondback Scout length (39m) is similar to the Space Shuttle orbiter (37m) that was operated by [[NASA]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
* Excluding the [[Cobra MkIV]], the [[Diamondback Scout]] is tied with the [[Type-7 Transporter]] for lowest amount of Livery options. This is particularly odd as the [[Diamondback Explorer]] has a far great amount despite being released much later.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
The_Diamondback_Scout
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Diamondback Scout - Profile.png|Diamondback Scout profile
File:Diamondback_cockpit_01.jpg
File:Diamondback_in_RES_01.jpg|Backside of the Diamondback Scout
File:Diamondback_docked_01.jpg|Docked Diamondback Scout
diamondbackscout damaged.png|Damaged Diamondback Scout, top view
Screenshot-Original (2).png|Diamondback Scout's radiator exposed while fuel scooping
Screenshot-Original (1).png|Damaged Diamondback Scout
Screenshot-Original.png|Damaged Diamondback Scout, from the side
bp-diamondback-scout.png|Lakon Diamondback Scout Blueprint
Diamondback Cockpit.png|Diamondback cockpit
Diamondback-Scout-and-Explorer.png|Diamondback Scout and Explorer
Diamondback-Scout-Gas-Giant.png|Diamondback Scout and a gas giant
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

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[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Lakon Spaceways]]
[[Category:Explorer]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Sidewinder

2018-07-12T00:42:23Z

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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Sidewinder MK I - Profile.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| dimensions = 14.9m x 21.3m x 5.4m
| type = Multipurpose
| cost = 32,000
| topspeed = 220
| boostspeed = 321
| manoeuvrability = 5
| shields = 52
| armour = 108
| hullmass = 25.0
| cargocapacity = 4.0
| fuelcapacity = 2.0
| jumprange = 7.56
| landingpad = Small
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 2
| size3 =
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
|maxjumprange = 24.43
|masslock = 6
}}
{{quote|Most pilots start their careers in the Sidewinder. It is a classic ship design that has been in use (in various configurations) since 2982. Its original design was as a light support ship and it lacked jump capability. Modern compact drives have enabled jump-capable versions to be created, making this a useful all rounder. Some navies still use these ships as fighters and patrol craft.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Sidewinder MkI''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is a superb multipurpose ship suitable for any role. It is inexpensive and can be used for light transport and [[combat]] duties. Most pilots begin their career in a Sidewinder.

Its manoeuvrability makes it an excellent choice for both green and experienced pilots. The Sidewinder is a dependable vessel that will get you where you need to go, safe and sound.<ref>http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sidewinder_MkI_Blueprint.png</ref>

Uses the [[DeLacy Spin Ionic MV]].

==Overview==
The Sidewinder is the default craft offered throughout the game. The player starts in one, and if at any time their ship is destroyed they can get a free Sidewinder (lent by [[Pilots Federation]]) if they can't or don't want to replace their previous ship. New players who still struggle with learning the game, may find themselves flying in a Sidewinder for a longer time or going back to it often.

Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless; it is among the top when it comes to manoeuvrability compared to other [[ships]]. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle]], [[Vulture]], and [[Imperial Courier]], and has solid lateral thrust.

It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships in the game; only the [[Anaconda]] and certain pure trade ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle has a weaker hull (but makes up for it with stronger shields.)

The Sidewinder is therefore an acceptable ship in a (figurative) knife-fight, but lacks firepower. When flying one, using its excellent turning to lock opponents into circling matches, and burning away opposite of the enemy to escape are advised tactics. When fighting a Sidewinder, keep it at range and lay down heavy fire if the current ship can't outmanoeuvre it, and it should be destroyed quickly; with a ship that can keep up with its turning, close in and blast away, making sure to stay away from its front. While it has terrible damage output, it still beats out Hauler for damage and is better than [[Type-6]] and [[Dolphin]] in combat, due to superior mobility and cheaper price.

As a Trader the Sidewinder is the least useful ship in the role. With a cargo capacity of only 12T its rare to find missions that even allow such small cargo transfer. Therefore it is advisable to make profit with data delivery missions instead until either [[Hauler]] or [[Adder]] become options. The same applies to its role as a [[miner]].

With 24.5Ly of potential jump range without engineering the Sidewinder is not a terrible option for exploration and can be a good introduction to the role before [[Hauler]] becomes an option. It surprisingly beats out several high tier ships like [[Fer-de-Lance]] and [[Type-9]] because of this.

Overall the Sidewinder is the very first ship pilots fly and it fits that role perfectly; it is functional in most roles but is one of the worst ships usable in each individual role. The Sidewinder lets pilots come to grips with what exactly they want to do to earn credits, then whether to buy [[Eagle]] or [[Hauler]] (or whether to skip the [[Hauler]] and go straight to the [[Adder]]) being the first decision most pilots take. In late game the Sidewinder really only has one practical application as a kamikaze ship where you aren't expecting or wanting to escape something alive due to its very cheap rebuy, and was commonly used to clear bounties prior to changes in Beyond Chapter 1. It is also commonly used for griefing purposes near starports.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 small hardpoints in front of cockpit on upper surface of ship.

The Sidewinder MkI has an available 16 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net Frontier store] which allows you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit does not affect gameplay.

== Lore ==
The official [https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide] explains the lore behind why players start with a loaned Sidewinder:

Every player starts as a new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. After being notified of your successful membership a secret benefactor has a transmission delivered to you with a secure code. It gives you access to a starship account that's preconfigured with your credentials. This is how you gain an indefinitely loaned and insured Sidewinder.<ref>https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf</ref>

Behind this windfall is a secret organisation which seeks those with the potential to become real movers and shakers who can mould and shape the [[galaxy]]. This gift is a test so they can see whether you have those qualities.

== Purchase Locations ==
The Sidewinder can be purchased at nearly any shipyard.

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

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

{| 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="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || G || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || G || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x2] || C || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
|''Empty''
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|1
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Trivia ==
* The Sidewinder MkI length (14.9 m) is similar to a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (15.06 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>

== References ==
<references />

==Videos==
<gallery>
Be_Creative_-_Elite_Dangerous_Sidewinder_MKI
Introducing_Sidewinder_in_%22Need_for_Speed%22_style_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
Elite_Dangerous_Sidewinder_Mk1_-_Spacedock
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png|Sidewinder MkI blueprint
Sidewinder Schematic.jpg
Sidewinder.png
Construction Sidewinder.png
Construction Sidewinder front.png
Construction Sidewinder back.png
Construction Sidewinder bottom.png
Sidewinder Mk I.png
SideWinder Cockpit Guide1.jpg|Cockpit
Sidewinder Mining.png
Iu5ev9v.png|Over heating sidewinder
GSh5kP4.png
EfdVWJo.png
EDLvJdv.png|What a view
Sidewinder MK I - Profile.png |Sidewinder MK I - Profile
File:359320_20160426014629_1.png
File:Debris_field_sidewinder.jpg |A Sidewinder found adrift in a signal source debris field
File:16722x4785.jpg |A Sidewinder MkI with ship kit
blueprint-sidewinder.png|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint
Sidewinder-MkI-Planet.png|Sidewinder and a planet
Sidewinder-MkI-Underside.png|Sidewinder underside and a station
</gallery>

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