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Taipan

2018-02-20T19:16:17Z

80.194.5.252: /* Purchase Locations */ Added another purchase location

{{ShipInfobox
|image = Small_fighter_01.png
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
|shields = 30
|armour = 45
|jumprange = 0
|landingpad = [[Fighter Hangar]]
|utility = 1
|maxtopspeed =
|maxboostspeed =
|maxcargocapacity =
|type = Ship-Launched Fighter
|cost =
|topspeed = 263 to 273
|boostspeed = 544 to 564
|manoeuvrability = 40 to 41 deg/s pitch
|hullmass =
|cargocapacity = 0
|fuelcapacity =
|small = 2
|dimensions = 13.9L - 16.9W - 2.6H m
}}
{{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> and included in the [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]] 2.2 update.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_FcXnyV5Q Elite Dangerous patch 2.2 - aliens, space stations & more | Gamescom 2016], 2016-08-17</ref> It can only be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] equipped on a larger ship.

==Overview==
Of the three fighters, the Taipan is not as fast as the [[F63 Condor]] nor as maneuverable as the [[Imperial Fighter]], but it does have the most armour and shields.

The Taipan Fighter can be purchased in [[Alliance]] and Independent systems only, but can be restocked in any system.

The rear wings of the Taipan have their in-flight position (the non-docking configuration) animated based on the heat level of the fighter. As the ship's heat level increases, the rear wings will decrease the amount they are swept back in a V shape and will become closer to a straight wing shape.

==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 / ? / ?
| 15,270
|-
| Rogue F
| 2x fixed plasma repeaters
| [[Chaff Launcher]]
| 36
|263 [544]
|40 / 88 / 18
|15,270
|-
|Gelid G
|2x gimballed beam lasers
|[[Heat Sink 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
|[[Heat Sink 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 ==
{| class="article-table"
!Variant
!System
!Station
!Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|All Types
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Feb. 6, 2018
|10% discount
|-
|All Types
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Feb. 6, 2018
|20% surcharge
|-
|All Types
|Nganji
|Christian Dock
|Mar. 9, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Donar's Oak
|Pleiades Sector IR-W D1-55
|Dec. 15, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|Dec. 8, 2017
|
|-
|All Types
|Didio
|Orbis Starport
|Feb. 20, 2018
|
|}

==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
</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
File:20170522221417_1.jpg |Taipan beginning to fold up while docking
File:20170522221418_1.jpg |Taipan fully folded up for docking
File:20170522221424_1.jpg |A Taipan folded up after docking
Taipan-Fighter-Cockpit.png|Taipan Fighter cockpit
Taipan-Fighter-Neptune.png|Taipan Fighter and Neptune
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />

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[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]
[[Category:Fighters]]
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]

Cobra Mk III

2014-12-26T16:14:26Z

80.194.73.78: Added a paragraph on the disadvantages of the Cobra

{{ShipInfobox
| image = CobraMkIII16x9.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 379,718
| topspeed = 280
| boostspeed = 400
| maneuverability = 6
| shields = 80
| armour = 120
| hullmass = 180
| cargocapacity =18
| fuelcapacity =16
| jumprange =10.49 upgrade to 18.85
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 3
| size3 =
| size4 = 3
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
}}
{{quote|The Cobra MkIII is a classic all purpose ship found throughout human space. The model was first built in Lave Cowell & MgRath shipyard in Lave in 3100. Despite its age it remains a popular ship for lone pilots who value its balance of carrying capacity and ability in combat.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Cobra Mk. III''' is a larger and more popular version of the cobra Mk. I. It was first seen in service in 3100 AD, originally manufactured by Cowell & McGrath Shipyard, Lave. Since Cowell & McGrath's acquisition by Faulcon de Lacey it is now branded as an FdL made ship.

It is equipped with several special features, including Zieman Energy Deflection Shields, mountings for four ''Ingram'' '[[Pulse Laser]]s ', a ''Lance & Ferman'' Seek & Kill ''[[Missiles|missile system]]'', and Kruger "lightfast" motors from ''Irrikan ThruSpace''.

With its good-sized cargo hold the Cobra is a logical step on a trader's route to riches. It also has much better combat potential than the Lakon series of large freighters, making It a favourite of lone-wolf traders. What's more, it is an Ideal craft for a pirate to plunder the space lanes because of Its ample capacity for loot. A low heat signature also helps pirates, smugglers and others seeking to avoid the attentions of the authorities.

The downside of this ship is the combat ability relative to cheaper ships such as the Eagle or the Viper so the Cobra is only advisable for bounty hunters if they plan on taking up piracy in the near future. It is also quite slow relative to cheaper ships, and can be outpaced by an upgraded Hauler, so it is advisable to select targets carefully if you plan on combat with specialist fighters, as you will probably be unable to escape if the battle does not go your way. In short: do not use the Cobra as a fighter for bounty hunting or military engagements.

== Specifications ==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 8,640 CR
|-
! Type:
| Multipurpose
|-
! Crew:
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 18 (Max 60)
|-
! Dimensions:
| 40m x 20m x 9m (estimated)
|-
! Upgraded Hyperspace Range:
| 18.85ly
|}

==Purchase Locations==

{| class="article-table" style="width: 500px;" border="1"
! H2System
! Station
|-
| Mullag
| Garfinkle City(Confirmed Gamma 1.04)
|-
| [[I Bootis]]
| [[Chango Dock]] (Removed in Beta 3)
|-
| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise ]](Confirmed in Full release v1.2)
|-
| Magec
| Trumpler Dock (Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| Chemaku
| Crampton Port (Confirmed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Coelrind
| Siegal Hangar (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Eravate
| Cleve Hub (Confirmed on 2014-12-19)
|-
| FK5-2550
| Samokutyayev Dock (Confirmed as of 2014-12-18, 2014-12-21)
|-
| Hyperion
| Joliot-Curie Port
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Ovid
| Abe Works (Incorrect as of 1.03)
|-
| Ovid
| Bradfield Orbital(Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| SOL
| Titan City (Confirmed in Gamma 1.0)
Mars High (Confirmed in Gamma 1.05)
|-
| Breksta
| [[Legendre Ring]] - Confirmed in Gamma 1.02
|-
| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise (Confirmed in Gamma 1.03)
|-
| Yanyan
| Morin City (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Siren
| Brash Dock (Gamma 1.05) - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Thiin
| Brandenstein Enterprise (Gamma 1.05) - - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Delphin
| Joliot-Curie Dock (Gamma 1.05) - - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Branglal
LHS 336
| Skripochka Gateway (Gamma 1.05)
Klimuk Station (Full release)
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City (Release 1.03)
|-
| GD 219
Chlevit
| McKee Ring (Confirmed in Full release v1.3)
Leonov City
|-
|Sorbago
|Hencke Orbital(Confirmed in Full release v1.0)
|}

==Outfitting==
All ships are highly customizable through outfitting. Each outfit slot has a maximum class that can be put into that slot. Apart from classes, outfits also have a quality rating A-H, and other characteristics such as energy drain, armor piercing, etc.

{| class="article-table article-table-selected" 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
|-
| Small Hardpoint
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1
1
|-
| Medium Hardpoint
| [[Pulse Laser]]
[[Pulse Laser]]
|
| 1
1
| 2
2
|-
| Utility Mount
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
|
| 1
| 8
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| [[Power Plant]]
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| [[Thrusters]]
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| [[Frame Shift Drive]]
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]]
|
| 3
| 3
|-
|[[Power Coupling]]
|[[Power Distributor]]
|
|3
|3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]]
|
| 3
| 3
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel tank F
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]]

[[Cargo Rack]]

[[Cargo Rack]]

Empty Slot

[[Cargo Rack]]

[[Discovery Scanner|Basic Discovery Scanner]]
|
| 4

3

3

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

1

1
| 4

4

4

2

2

2
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Elite Dangerous Cobra Teaser |Cobra in-game action
Cobra2.jpg
CobraMkIII Cockpit Screensh.jpg
EliteDangerousCobra.jpg.jpg
Peek of the week 10.png
PlanetaryLanding 2.jpg
Cobra.JPG|Cobra Equipment Slots (Beta 1)
</gallery>
[[Category:Multipurpose]]

System Signal Sources

2014-12-25T17:43:37Z

80.194.73.78:

While supercruising through a system various signal types can be seen overlaid on the view of space. These may be designated any of the following types:
* Low Intensity Conflict Zone
* High Intensity Conflict Zone
* Distress Signal
**These are signals from stricken vessels that, if you are a bounty hunter or pirate, present targets that will tend to be quite strong (no puny sidewinders in these areas!). There will often be factions in these areas and you must pick a side to avoid a bounty when firing. You will be given credits for each kill specific to each conflict zone as in any other conflict zone.
* Extraction Zone
** The rewards here are much higher but equally the NPC's are harder than the conflict zones. You DO NOT need to join a faction here. You simply target other ships, scan them and if one of them is wanted you take them out and, if they have cargo, steal their haul which you can sell on the black market. These areas, along with Nav Beacons, are full of pirates and bounty hunters. A Resource Extraction Site outside of a planetary ring is far less likely to contain NPCs.
* Unidentified Signal Source
** What is found in these locations varies. They may contain squadrons of pirates, large 'wanted' cargo vessels (which you can destroy and steal the cargo without becoming wanted yourself) and sometimes just empty space with low value cargo laying around. Typically these areas have more than one bad guy, so you can visit these locations without being attacked (as long as you don't have cargo) and have a look around, but bounty hunting or piracy at these sites may require a combat focused ship due to the random nature of the encounter (there may be Anacondas!).

**Assassination missions require you to visit these sites in order to locate the target. Usually you will find a damaged trade convoy that will tell you the last known location of the target, but are usually no more specific than a system.

System Signal Sources

2014-12-25T17:38:32Z

80.194.73.78:

While supercruising through a system various signal types can be seen overlaid on the view of space. These may be designated any of the following types:
* Low Intensity Conflict Zone
* High Intensity Conflict Zone
* Federation Distress Signal
* Extraction Zone
** The rewards here are much higher but equally the NPC's are harder than the conflict zones. You DO NOT need to join a faction here. You simply target other ships, scan them and if one of them is wanted you take them out and, if they have cargo, steal their haul which you can sell on the black market. These areas, along with Nav Beacons, are full of pirates and bounty hunters. A Resource Extraction Site outside of a planetary ring is far less likely to contain NPCs.
* Unidentified Signal Source
** What is found in these locations varies. They may contain squadrons of pirates, large 'wanted' cargo vessels (which you can destroy and steal the cargo without becoming wanted yourself) and sometimes just empty space with low value cargo laying around. Typically these areas have more than one bad guy, so you can visit these locations without being attacked (as long as you don't have cargo) and have a look around, but bounty hunting or piracy at these sites may require a combat focused ship due to the random nature of the encounter (there may be Anacondas!).

**Assassination missions require you to visit these sites in order to locate the target. Usually you will find a damaged trade convoy that will tell you the last known location of the target, but are usually no more specific than a system.