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Fer-de-Lance

2019-04-21T16:01:18Z

70.52.3.191: /* Purchase Locations */

{{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 = 1
| 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 a Heavy Combat fighter. It is unbeaten in raw damage for a medium ship, but has high defence and mobility. Even the big three; [[Anaconda]], [[Imperial Cutter]] and [[Federal Corvette]] should operate with caution against the Fer-de-Lance, as the Fer-De-Lance's agility and speed allow it to easily stay out of their firing arc. The mobility it possesses enables it to take out large ships by dodging their weapons whilst dishing out damage. The shields and armour on the ship are exceptionally good, although slightly lower than those found on the [[Python]]. The large [[Power Plant]] on the ship lets it have all hardpoints and [[Shield Generator]] powered without needing engineering. This lets you equip many high power modules, allowing it to easily power a Prismatic Shield as well as Shield boosters without many issues, letting it easily surpass other ships in shield power. Its 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]].

The ship suffers due to its specification as a fighter, and it is virtually unusable in any other role. The jump range falls just short of 21lys without engineering; the 4th worst in the game, making it one of the least useful 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; 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="6" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 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]]

Federal Dropship

2015-04-24T01:45:23Z

70.52.115.17: /* Purchase Locations */ LP 926-40

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Elite-Dangerous-Federal-Dropship-890x350.jpg
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| cost = 19,814,205
| topspeed = 180
| boostspeed = 300
| manoeuvrability = 0
| shields = 200
| armour = 300
| hullmass = 580
| cargocapacity =
| fuelcapacity =
| jumprange =
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 4
| large = 1
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 1
| size7 =
| size8 =
| factionreq = [[Federation]]
| factionrank = Ensign
| landingpad = Medium
}}
{{quote|The Federal Dropship is the Federation Navy's workhorse ship for tactical and special forces deployments. This is a well armoured and well armed ship capable of carrying large loads. Its versatile nature means that it is well suited to tackling even the most hostile environment.|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the [[Federation]]'s ships and thus are generally sold at [[Station]]s that are aligned with the Federation (but has been seen at an independent [[shipyard]]). To purchase the {{PAGENAME}} players must have earned the rank of [[Federation/Ranks|Ensign]] with the Federation's Navy. Currently this ship isn't very appealing - due to its low mobility it is dominated in combat by most other [[ships]], cargo capacity is much lower than that of less expensive ships. However, the {{PAGENAME}} does fill a great role in group player versus player engagements due to its excellent hardpoint size and placement.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
! Type
| Heavy Multipurpose
|-
! Faction
| [[Federation]]
|-
! Crew
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity
| 164 T
|-
! Maximum Jump Range
| 19.66 Ly
|-
! Dimensions
| 75m hull length
30m hull wide

45m inferior wingspan

55m superior wingspan
|}

==Purchase Locations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station !! Date Seen
|-
| Acihaut
| Cuffey Plant
| Apr 4, 2015
|-
| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| Version: 1.06
|-
| Nang Ta-Khian
| Hay Point
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|-
| Breksta
| Pierres Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|-
| FK5 2550
| Wundt Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| Branglal
| Skripochka Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| TURIR
| Brooks Terminal
|
|-
| 64 Arietis
| Weyn Dock
|
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|-
| [[LTT 3572]]
| [[Horowitz Hub]]
| Jan 16, 2015
|-
| GD 219 System
| McKee Ring
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Quivira
| Godel Dock
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Enawar
| Adams Dock
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
| Arexe
| Janes Horizon
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| Misisture
| Gelfand Dock
| Jan 6, 2015
|-
| Zaragas
| Jenner Hub
| Jan 9, 2015
|-
| Bhritzameno
| Feynman Terminal
| Jan 14, 2015
|-
| Turona
| McNair Terminal
| Jan 14, 2015
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Jan 23, 2015
|-
| Abrog
| Thagard Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
|-
| San Zaihe
| Ackerman Orbital
| Feb 11, 2015
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
|-
|Ross 129
|Yang Hub
|Mar 22, 2015
|-
|Ededleen
|Tepper Hub
|Mar 31, 2015
|-
|LTT 7786
|Parise Gateway
|April 11, 2015
|-
|Ngombivas
|Linaweaver port
|April 11, 2015
|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee City
|April 23, 2015
|}

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

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| 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]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''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 || 6 || 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
FederalDropship000.jpg|Federal Dropship
B0vgXM8CcAAQSO3.jpg|Federal Dropship
Mining.jpg|Cockpit
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Multipurpose]]

Fer-de-Lance

2015-04-24T01:43:42Z

70.52.115.17: /* Purchase Locations */ LP 926-40

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Ferdelance.jpg
| manufacturer = Zorgon Peterson
| cost = 51,567,040
| topspeed = 260
| boostspeed = 350
| manoeuvrability = 6
| shields = 300
| armour = 225
| hullmass = 250
| cargocapacity = 24
| fuelcapacity = 8
| jumprange = 7.04
| utility = 6
| small =
| medium = 4
| large =
| huge = 1
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 1
| size3 =
| size4 = 2
| size5 = 1
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Medium
}}
{{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 '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a heavy combat ship that handles almost identically to the [[Viper Mk III]] despite being much larger, but has improved weapons capacity, slightly less severe power management issues, and much better shields and armour. The {{PAGENAME}}'s hull is a bit 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>

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Type
| Heavy Fighter
|-
! Crew
| 2
|-
! Maximum Cargo Capacity
| 70 T
|-
! Maximum Hyperspace Range
| 20.94 Ly
|-
! Dimensions
| 85L x 20H x 45W (estimated)
|}

==Purchase Locations==
{| border="1" class="article-table sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
|
Arth
|Midgeley Dock
|31 March 2015
|-
| Disci
| Snodgrass Orbital
| March 2015
|-
| Cerno
| Kanwar Enterprises
| 15 March 2015
|-
| Gandui
| Regiomontanus ring
| 15 March 2015
|-
| GAT 2
| Thompsons vision station
| 15 March 2015
|-
| 78 Ursae majoris
| Beners Lee city
| 15 March 2015
|-
| Leesti
| George Lucas
| 21 April 2015
|-
| Bhritzameno
| Feynman Terminal
| 15 March 2015
|-
| Mundjiga
| Sagan Port
| 17 March 2015
|-
| Zavijah
| Wheelock Ring
| 17 March 2015
|-
|Wolf 562
|Hopkins Port
|11 April 2015
|-
|Euboa
|Foreman Orbital
|21 March 2015
|-
|Kamaki
|Shinjo Station
|23 March 2015
|-
|Facece
|Simpson Depot
|21 March 2015
|-
|Khampti
|Wafa Hub
|30 March 2015
|-
|Praecipua
|Denton Dock
|28 March 2015
|-
|Fawaol
|Sutter Hub
|
30 March 2015
|-
|Yu Di Yi
|Aksyonov Orbital
|
02 April 2015
|-
|Facece
|Simpson Depot
|04 April 2015
|-
|Afli
|Pu City
|05 April 2015
|-
|HIP 18828
|Ruppelt City
|06 April 2015
|-
|Devane
|Davies City
|08 April 2015
|-
|Malloc
|Julian Gateway
|13 April 2015
|-
|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|Apr 20, 2015
|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee City
|Apr 23, 2015
|}

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

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| 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 || 5 || 5
|-
| 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="5" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 1
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Notes==
* In the original Elite it was faster than the [[Cobra]]
* Added to game in version 1.2

==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" orientation="none">
fer_de_lance_amend_Comp.jpg|Concept art from newsletter 57
2015-04-08_00003.jpg|Showing front right mounts on the Fer-de-Lance
2015-04-08_00001.jpg|The Huge Gimballed Cannon mount on the Fer-de-Lance
2015-04-08_00005.jpg|A silhouette of the Fer-de-Lance from the side, showing its left side mounted guns
</gallery>

==References==
<references />

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Fighters]]

Python

2015-04-24T01:42:52Z

70.52.115.17: /* Purchase Locations */ LP 926-40

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Python2.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 56,978,179
| topspeed = 230
| boostspeed = 280
| manoeuvrability = 6
| shields = 260
| armour = 260
| hullmass = 350
| cargocapacity = 82
| fuelcapacity = 32
| jumprange = 8.23
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 2
| large = 3
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 3
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Medium
}}
{{quote|Another classic design that has survived the centuries. The first vessel was constructed in 2700 by Whatt and Pritney Ship Constructions. With the demise of the company and after various mergers and takeovers the ship design is now owned by Faulcon deLacy. The ship remains the slow and sturdy craft it was originally famous for and some smaller navies still use this class as a patrol cruiser (although tiny compared to the Imperial Interdictors and Federal Battle cruisers).|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a heavily armed and well-protected craft, boasting considerable manoeuvrability for its hulking size. Despite being exceptionally powerful and potentially useful in a variety of roles, the Python does suffer from exceptionally high operating costs, making it a potentially cost-prohibitive option for many pilots.

It is considered by some to be the most effective balance between firepower, manoeuvrability, and protection currently available. In addition to being capable of holding its own against the larger [[Anaconda]] in a toe-to-toe frontal battle through its substantial protection and firepower, the {{PAGENAME}}''' '''is generally agile enough to comfortably deal with smaller fighter classes without having to rely on turret mounts.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
! Type
| Heavy Multipurpose
|-
! Crew
| 2
|-
! Maximum Cargo Capacity
| 292 T
|-
! Maximum Jump Range
| 28.81 Ly
|-
! Dimensions
| 125L 45W 25H (estimated)
|}

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
| Alioth
| Golden gate
| 1.06
|-
| Arexe
| Janes Horizon
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
| Cerno
| Kanwar Enterprise
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
|
|-
| BD+75 58
| Stephenson Station
| Jan 6, 2015
|-
| Faust 68
| Slipher Hub
| Mar 18, 2015
|-
| FK5 2550
| Samokutyayev Dock ''(Correct in Gamma)''
|
|-
| HO HSI
| Hand Ring
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Ho Hsien
| Dutton Station
| Dec 30, 2015
|-
| HR 7793
| Benyovszky Ring
| Jan 21, 2015
|-
| Leesti
| George Lucas
| Jan 1, 2015
|-
| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| LHS 2764A
| Low Orbital
|
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City (Release 1.03)
|
|-
| LHS 3564
| Froude Enterprise
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| LP 811-17
| Doyle Dock
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|-
| Maljenni
| Bowsersox Enterprise
| Dec 31, 2014
|-
| Meliontit
| Abe Hub
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| Mizar
| Judson Station ''(Gamma 1.05)''
|
|-
| Almad
| Heinkel City
| Apr 19, 3301
|-
| Saktsak
| Bursch Enterprise
|
|-
| Cebalrai
| Hornblower Dock
| Jan 10, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Wolf 562
| Hopkins Port
| Jan 13, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Nehet
| Xuesen Orbital
| Jan 14, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Bhritzameno
| Feynman Terminal
| Jan 14, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Jan 24, 2015 (Version 1.04)
|-
| Wolf 906
| Herbert Dock
| Mar 1, 2015 (Version 1.1)
|-
| TZ Arietis
| Snyder Enterprise
| Mar 1, 2015 (Version 1.1)
|-
|Chemaku
|Kaku Orbital
|Mar 22, 2015
|-
|Asellus Primus
|Beagle 2 Landing
|Mar 26, 2015
|-
|CD-87 103
|Shajn City
|Apr 16, 2015
|-
|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|Apr 20, 2015
|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee City
|Apr 23, 2015
|}

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

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| 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|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
|-
| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 3
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
HighResScreenShot_2014-11-19_11-35-55.jpg|Python interior
Python_Screenshot_3.jpg
Python_Screenshot_6.jpg
Python.jpg
Python with DLC skin.jpg|Python rear, with DLC skin
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Multipurpose]]

Federal Dropship

2015-04-12T01:08:14Z

70.52.115.17: /* Purchase Locations */ Added Ngombivas/Linaweaver port

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Elite-Dangerous-Federal-Dropship-890x350.jpg
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| cost = 19,814,205
| topspeed = 180
| boostspeed = 300
| manoeuvrability = 0
| shields = 200
| armour = 300
| hullmass = 580
| cargocapacity =
| fuelcapacity =
| jumprange =
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 4
| large = 1
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 1
| size7 =
| size8 =
| factionreq = [[Federation]]
| factionrank = Ensign
| landingpad = Medium
}}
{{quote|The Federal Dropship is the Federation Navy's workhorse ship for tactical and special forces deployments. This is a well armoured and well armed ship capable of carrying large loads. Its versatile nature means that it is well suited to tackling even the most hostile environment.|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the [[Federation]]'s ships and thus are generally sold at [[Station]]s that are aligned with the Federation (but has been seen at an independent [[shipyard]]). To purchase the {{PAGENAME}} players must have earned the rank of [[Federation/Ranks|Ensign]] with the Federation's Navy. Currently this ship isn't very appealing - due to its low mobility it is dominated in combat by most other [[ships]], cargo capacity is much lower than that of less expensive ships. However, the {{PAGENAME}} does fill a great role in group player versus player engagements due to its excellent hardpoint size and placement.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
! Type
| Heavy Multipurpose
|-
! Faction
| [[Federation]]
|-
! Crew
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity
| 164 T
|-
! Maximum Jump Range
| 19.66 Ly
|-
! Dimensions
| 75m hull length
30m hull wide

45m inferior wingspan

55m superior wingspan
|}

==Purchase Locations (LHS 3505 Olivas city)==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station !! Date Seen
|-
| Acihaut
| Cuffey Plant
| Apr 4, 2015
|-
| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| 1.06
|-
| Nang Ta-Khian
| Hay Point
| ?
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|-
| Breksta
| Pierres Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|-
| FK5 2550
| Wundt Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| Branglal
| Skripochka Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| TURIR
| Brooks Terminal
|
|-
| 64 Arietis
| Weyn Dock
|
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|-
| [[LTT 3572]]
| [[Horowitz Hub]]
| Jan 16th, 2015
|-
| GD 219 System
| McKee Ring
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Quivira
| Godel Dock
| Jan 2,2015
|-
| Enawar
| Adams Dock
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
| Arexe
| Janes Horizon
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| Misisture
| Gelfand Dock
| Jan 6, 2015
|-
| Zaragas
| Jenner Hub
| Jan 9, 2015
|-
| Bhritzameno
| Feynman Terminal
| 14 Jan. 2015
|-
| Turona
| McNair Terminal
| Jan 14, 2015
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Jan 23 2015
|-
| Abrog
| Thagard Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
|-
| San Zaihe
| Ackerman Orbital
| Feb 11, 2015
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
|-
|Ross 129
|Yang Hub
|March 22, 2015
|-
|Ededleen
|Tepper Hub
|31 March 2015
|-
|LTT 7786
|Parise Gateway
|April 11, 2015
|-
|Ngombivas
|Linaweaver port
|April 11, 2015
|}

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

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| 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]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''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 || 6 || 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
FederalDropship000.jpg|Federal Dropship
B0vgXM8CcAAQSO3.jpg|Federal Dropship
Mining.jpg|Cockpit
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Multipurpose]]

Federal Dropship

2015-04-11T20:14:58Z

70.52.115.17: /* Purchase Locations (LHS 3505 Olivas city) */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Elite-Dangerous-Federal-Dropship-890x350.jpg
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| cost = 19,814,205
| topspeed = 180
| boostspeed = 300
| manoeuvrability = 0
| shields = 200
| armour = 300
| hullmass = 580
| cargocapacity =
| fuelcapacity =
| jumprange =
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 4
| large = 1
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 1
| size7 =
| size8 =
| factionreq = [[Federation]]
| factionrank = Ensign
| landingpad = Medium
}}
{{quote|The Federal Dropship is the Federation Navy's workhorse ship for tactical and special forces deployments. This is a well armoured and well armed ship capable of carrying large loads. Its versatile nature means that it is well suited to tackling even the most hostile environment.|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of the [[Federation]]'s ships and thus are generally sold at [[Station]]s that are aligned with the Federation (but has been seen at an independent [[shipyard]]). To purchase the {{PAGENAME}} players must have earned the rank of [[Federation/Ranks|Ensign]] with the Federation's Navy. Currently this ship isn't very appealing - due to its low mobility it is dominated in combat by most other [[ships]], cargo capacity is much lower than that of less expensive ships. However, the {{PAGENAME}} does fill a great role in group player versus player engagements due to its excellent hardpoint size and placement.

==Specifications==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
! Type
| Heavy Multipurpose
|-
! Faction
| [[Federation]]
|-
! Crew
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity
| 164 T
|-
! Maximum Jump Range
| 19.66 Ly
|-
! Dimensions
| 75m hull length
30m hull wide

45m inferior wingspan

55m superior wingspan
|}

==Purchase Locations (LHS 3505 Olivas city)==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station !! Date Seen
|-
| Acihaut
| Cuffey Plant
| Apr 4, 2015
|-
| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| 1.06
|-
| Nang Ta-Khian
| Hay Point
| ?
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|-
| Breksta
| Pierres Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|-
| FK5 2550
| Wundt Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| Branglal
| Skripochka Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|-
| TURIR
| Brooks Terminal
|
|-
| 64 Arietis
| Weyn Dock
|
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|-
| [[LTT 3572]]
| [[Horowitz Hub]]
| Jan 16th, 2015
|-
| GD 219 System
| McKee Ring
| Jan 2, 2015
|-
| Quivira
| Godel Dock
| Jan 2,2015
|-
| Enawar
| Adams Dock
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
| Arexe
| Janes Horizon
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| Misisture
| Gelfand Dock
| Jan 6, 2015
|-
| Zaragas
| Jenner Hub
| Jan 9, 2015
|-
| Bhritzameno
| Feynman Terminal
| 14 Jan. 2015
|-
| Turona
| McNair Terminal
| Jan 14, 2015
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Jan 23 2015
|-
| Abrog
| Thagard Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
|-
| San Zaihe
| Ackerman Orbital
| Feb 11, 2015
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
|-
|Ross 129
|Yang Hub
|March 22, 2015
|-
|Ededleen
|Tepper Hub
|31 March 2015
|-
|LTT 7786
|Parise Gateway
|April 11, 2015
|}

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

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| 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]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''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 || 6 || 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x16] || E || 4 || 5
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
FederalDropship000.jpg|Federal Dropship
B0vgXM8CcAAQSO3.jpg|Federal Dropship
Mining.jpg|Cockpit
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[Category:Multipurpose]]