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Taipan

2019-12-03T00:58:58Z

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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Small fighter 01.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| yearsproduced = 3302-Present
| type = Ship-Launched Fighter
| cost =
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| landingpad = [[Fighter Hangar]]
| dimensions = 13.9m x 16.9m x 2.6m
| hullmass = 
| armour = 45
| shields = 30
| manoeuvrability = Pitch Rate: 40-42°<br/>Yaw Rate: 18-19°<br/>Roll Rate: 88-93°
| topspeed = 263-279
| boostspeed = 544-577
| jumprange = 
| cargocapacity = 
| fuelcapacity = 
| utility = 1
| small = 2
}}
{{Quote|The Taipan short-range fighter is Faulcon deLacy's response to the success of Core Dynamics' F-63 Condor and the Imperial Fighter designed by Gutamaya Shipyards for the Imperial Navy. The export restrictions on those models has left a wide gap in the market that Faulcon deLacy intends to exploit with the Taipan. Although most independent navies lack the large, capital-class carriers of the two larger superpowers, a range of smaller ships can be fitted with hangars to deploy small numbers of the craft. The Taipan can also act as a short-range critical-response fighter for starports and surface installations.|In-game description}}
The '''Taipan''' is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]].<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/jWgaxuG.png Screenshot of Taipan flavor text]</ref> Designed as a general-purpose fighter for [[independent]] navies, the Taipan has also been widely adopted by the [[Alliance Defence Force]]. It has a relatively lower top speed and maneuverability rating than the [[F63 Condor]] and the [[Gu-97]], but boasts better durability, allowing it to withstand prolonged battles and survive hits that would instantly shred other fighter models. It can only be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] equipped on a larger ship.

==Overview==
Among Ship-Launched Fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the [[F63 Condor]] nor as maneuverable as the [[Imperial Fighter]], but it does have the greatest armour and shield strength, allowing it to absorb more damage and still remain combat effective.

As an SLF, the Taipan does not possess a [[Frame Shift Drive]], and thus cannot jump to [[Supercruise]] or [[Hyperspace]]. Its operational area is limited to the vicinity of its deployment point, such as a station, outpost, carrier, or ship-mounted [[Fighter Hangar]].

The rear wings of the Taipan will move based on the amount of the fighter's [[heat]] level. As the fighter's heat level increases, the rear wings will form from a V-shape into a parallel shape. This allows the fighter to more effectively release heat into outer space, slightly hindering the fighter's manoeuvrability until cooled down.

==Variants==
The Taipan is available in 6 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility modules, and slightly in the top and boost speed. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.

{| class="article-table sortable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.88em;" width="100%" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Variant
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Weapons
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="text" | Utility
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Damage Per Second
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Speed [Boost] (m/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Pitch / Roll / Yaw Rate (deg/s)
! style="text-align: center;" data-sort-type="number" | Cost (CR) *
|-
| Aegis F
| 2x fixed pulse lasers
| [[Point Defence Turret]]
| 44
|273 [564]
|41 / 91 / 18
|15,270
|-
| AX1 F
| 2x [[AX Multi-cannon]]
| None
| 55
| 279 [577]
| 42 / 93 / 19
| 15,270
|-
| Rogue F
| 2x fixed plasma repeaters
| [[Chaff Launcher]]
| 36
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Gelid G
|2x gimballed beam lasers
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
| 25
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Rogue G
|2x gimballed pulse lasers
|[[Chaff Launcher]]
|12
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Gelid F
|2x fixed beam laser
|[[Heatsink Launcher]]
|45
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Fighter Hangar]] bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/</ref>

== Purchase Locations ==
The Taipan can be purchased in [[Alliance]] and [[Independent]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always Available
|-
|Ross 112
|Egan Orbital
|Dec. 2, 2019
|-
|LHS 2931
|Lee Station
|Dec. 2, 2019
|-
|Ross 1008
|Yamazaki Hub
|Dec. 2, 2019
|-
|Huokang
|Steiner City
|Dec. 2, 2019
|}

==Notes==
*The Taipan was introduced in the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' update "The Commanders" (2.2).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016], 2016-08-17</ref>

==Trivia==
*Concept art of the Taipan referred to it as the "Independent Fighter".
*The Taipan's design similarities to [[Lakon Spaceways]] ships caused many players to assume that it was a Lakon product, but descriptions in the game and on cosmetic items in the Frontier Store for the fighter confirm that it is from Faulcon DeLacy.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Introducing_Fighters_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Fighter_no-hud_-_4k
File:CTRL%2BALT%2BSPACE_Elite_Dangerous_Film_competition_2017_Viaggio_in_Elite_Dangerous
File:Elite_Dangerous_Flying_a_Taipan_at_RES
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Small_fighter_concept_art_01.png|Concept art featuring a human size reference
File:17260x1190.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
File:17261x1131.jpg |From v2.2 Beta
Taipan_ingame_FaulconDeLacy_description.png|In-game Falcon DeLacy description
blueprint-taipan.png|Taipan Independent Fighter Blueprint
File:20170522220855_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220926_1.jpg |Underside of a Taipan
File:20170522220910_1.jpg
File:20170522220933_1.jpg |Low front view
File:20170522220954_1.jpg |High front view
File:20170522221002_1.jpg |Side view
File:20170522221103_1.jpg |High rear view
File:20170522221117_1.jpg |Pulse lasers firing
Taipan-Fighter-Cockpit.png|Taipan Fighter cockpit
Taipan-Fighter-Neptune.png|Taipan Fighter and Neptune
Taipan-SLF-and-Planet.png|Taipan and a planet
SLF-Taipan-and-Planetary-Ring.png|Taipan and a planetary ring
Taipan SLF and Ship Hangar.png|Taipan SLF and ship hangar
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}

[[ru:Taipan Fighter]]
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]
[[Category:Ship-Launched Fighters]]

Diamondback Scout

2019-12-02T23:44:14Z

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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Diamondback Scout - Profile.png
| manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced = 3300-Present
| type = Combat-Exploration
| cost = 564,320
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Small
| dimensions = 39.0m x 24.3m x 12.3m
| seats = 1
| multicrew = No
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 170
| masslock = 8
| armour = 216
| armourhardness = 40
| shields = 92
| manoeuvrability = 5
| topspeed = 286
| boostspeed = 384
| jumprange = 11.35
| cargocapacity = 0
| fuelcapacity = 16
| utility = 4
| small = 2
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 2
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 3
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 329
| maxboostspeed = 441
| maxjumprange = 30.4
}}
{{Quote|Developed by Lakon Spaceways, the Diamondback Scout is a dual-purpose combat and exploration ship. Its 30 light-year jump range makes it popular with aspiring explorers, while its exceptional manoeuvrability makes it excellent at evading incoming fire. And with two medium and two small hardpoints, the Scout can also pack a punch.|In-game description}}
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. It was conceived as an attempt to repeat Lakon's success with the [[Asp Explorer]] at a medium price point. The result was a [[combat]]-[[explorer|exploration]] capable ship with good jump range, and it was pitched as a light long-range reconnaissance ship. After the Diamondback Scout's maiden flight, however, it was criticized for its lack of versatility, but it nonetheless saw modest success in the long-range reconnaissance, long-range interceptor, and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in more expensive vessels.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=347cbf826e Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #77]</ref> In an effort to address the shortcomings of the Scout, Lakon later released an enhanced variant called the [[Diamondback Explorer]].

== Overview ==
The Diamondback Scout is a cheap vessel built primarily for [[combat]] that can also be repurposed as a [[Explorer|exploration]] ship.

In Combat, the Diamondback Scout is very effective. It has exceptional mobility and a small body letting it dodge with ease, resulting in a ship that can be incredibly nimble and tough to hit. This helps counteract its rather poor shields and armour. 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 an 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 somewhat poor [[Pirate]].

As an Explorer, the Scout also performs well. At 30 ly without [[Engineers|Engineering]], the Scout has a high jump range for its price tag, but is still outperformed by the cheaper [[Adder]] and [[Hauler]]. Another downside is its very restricting internal space and small fuel tank which can limit [[Outfitting]] options.

The Scout is a poor choice for [[Trader|trading]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Passenger Carrier|passenger transport]]. It does have higher cargo capacity than the [[Adder]] at 28t, but the cheaper [[Cobra MkIII]] surpasses it.

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 reticle dots making them very usable with fixed, gimballed, and turreted weapons.

==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
|-
|Akkadia
|Calvin Lawrence
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|KP Tauri
|Spedding Orbital
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|G 35-15
|Leslie Gateway
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Dinda
|Mount Sunday
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Tau Ceti
|Ortiz Moreno City
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|Altair
|Solo Orbiter
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|Futhark
|Ravescene Memorial
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|Angurongo
|Dahm Port
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|LP 131-66
|Vasilyev Vision
|Nov. 28, 2019
|
|-
|Holiacan
|Fortress Yarrow
|Nov. 28, 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 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="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[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]]''

== Notes ==
*The Diamondback Scout was released with the [[Powerplay]] update (1.3).

== 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.
*The Diamondback Scout is the only ship in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' to have a cargo capacity of 0 as its default loadout.

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Diamondback_Scout_-_SHIP_COMERCIAL_-_ELITE_DANGEROUS
File:The_Diamondback_Scout
File:Elite_Dangerous_Explorer
</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 />

{{ShipNavbox}}

[[ru:Diamondback Scout]]
[[Category:Lakon Spaceways]]
[[Category:Fighters]]