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Federal Dropship

2018-06-25T20:28:05Z

81.101.27.80: /* Trivia */ The other, possibly relevant meaning of "dropship"

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Federal-Dropship-Planetary-Ring.png
| factionreq = Federation
| factionrank = Midshipman
| manufacturer = Core Dynamics
| type = Heavy Multipurpose
| dimensions = 73.9m x 52.3m x 21.7m
| cost = 14,314,210
| topspeed = 182
| boostspeed = 304
| manoeuvrability = 3
| landingpad = Medium
| shields = 104
| armour = 540
| hullmass = 580
| cargocapacity = 56
| fuelcapacity = 16
| jumprange = 7.25
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 4
| large = 1
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 1
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 1
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic = 2x Size 4 [[Military Compartment]]
| maxjumprange = 19.66
| maxtopspeed = 209
| maxboostspeed = 348
| maxcargocapacity = 164
| masslock = 14
}}
{{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 '''Federal Dropship''' is a military ship produced for the [[Federation]] by [[Core Dynamics]]. Pilots must earn the rank of [[Federation/Ranks|Midshipman]] with the [[Federal Navy]] before they are permitted to purchase it. The Federal Dropship has excellent hardpoint placement, and is known for its ability to remain functioning even when the hull is at very low integrity thanks to its module protection.

==Overview==
The Federal Dropship is generally available for purchase at [[Station]]s controlled by minor factions that are aligned with the Federation. Systems controlled by [[President of the Federation|Federal President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] are guaranteed to have the Dropship on hand, along with other Core Dynamics vessels. Its body shape and design is shared with the [[Federal Assault Ship|Assault]] and [[Federal Gunship|Gunship]], sometimes making it difficult to tell them apart at a glance. The Dropship is the cheapest of the three and the lowest needed federal rank.

The Dropship is a very good combat vessel. Featuring a large hardpoint and 4 medium hardpoints it has no trouble dealing with ships lower than its price and can put up a good fight against even higher tier ships like [[Python|Pythons]]. Furthermore, the Dropship has fantastic shields and armour as well as two military compartments for extra defense making it bulky. It has rather poor mobility however so it is poor against nimble ships like [[Vulture|Vultures]]. Overall the Dropship is a fantastic ship for both a [[Bounty Hunter]] or [[Pirate]].

As a [[Trader]], the Dropship has 164T of space to haul cargo. This is very good for a medium ship; and is the third best of all non-large ships, behind the much more expensive [[Federal Gunship]] and [[Python]]. Combined with its impressive defense, even when unshielded and ability to easily dodge interdictions the Dropship can be a very appealing trade ship. The biggest downside is its low jump range, especially when fully laden which may make trade options very limited.

As an [[explorer]], the dropship has a poor jump range of 20LY or so, one of the lowest for a medium ship. Needless to say, the Dropship is a poor choice as an exploration vessel and the cheaper [[Asp Explorer]] is a far better option.

The Dropship is an excellent [[miner]]. 4 Medium hardpoints for mining lasers while retaining a large hardpoint for self defense, small size, great cargo space and good defences make the Dropship a fantastic miner and can be a miner's next stepping stone after the [[Keelback]].

Overall the Dropship sacrifices some combat aspects to be better at trading and mining. The biggest downsides the ship suffers are its miserable jump range and its required federation rank. However, its price tag lets it be a good stepping stone ship, as there are no other medium ships in its range without required military ranks.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: Two side-mounted Class 2 Medium hardpoints in front of the lower wing (One each side), two bottom-mounted Class 2 Medium hardpoints located slightly behind the point at which the front fuselage tapering ends (One on each side of the underside), and One bottom mounted Class 3 Large hardpoint located under the nose of the ship and slightly forward of where the front fuselage tapering ends. Although all hardpoints have good to excellent fields of fire when fitted with turrets, the side mounted hardpoints benefit the most from turrets.

==Purchase Locations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Notes
|-
|Khodhis System
|Perez Dock
|June 30, 2017
|15% Discount
|-
|Majhwar System
|Bond City
|May 13 2017
|
|-
|Kadu Mist
|Burroughs City
|May 04 2017
|
|- Wundt hub
|LHS 2310
|Levy Hub
|Feb 26, 2016
|
|-
| Okinura
| Stafford Enterprise
| Oct 20, 2015
|
|-
|AC +26 37030
|Culbertson Port
|Dec 27, 2015
|
|-
| Alioth
| Irkutsk
| Version: 1.06
|
|-
| Nang Ta-Khian
| Hay Point
|
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|
|-
| Breksta
| Pierres Ring
| Gamma 1.0
|
|-
|Mambojas
|Conrad Station
|May 25, 2015
|
|-
| FK5 2550
| Wundt Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|
|-
| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
|
|-
| 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
|
|-
|Mikinn
|Wallace Dock
|April 26, 2015
|
|-
|LP 339-7
|Gell-Mann Ring
|May 14, 2015
|
|-
|LHS 531
|Nelson Terminal
|May 17, 2015
|
|-
|Autahenetsi
|Artyukhin Ring
|May 25, 2015
|
|-
|Ugrashtrim
|Northrop Orbital
|June 08, 2015
|
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|Jan/ 17, 2016
|
|-
|Tolians
|Kuo Dock
|Aug 11, 2015
|
|-
|LHS 215
|Spring Gateway
|Nov 3, 2015
|
|-
|Grabil
|Klimuk Terminal
|Jan. 1, 2016
|
|-
|GL 606.1 B
|Harvey Ring
|Jan. 5, 2016
|
|-
|Panik System
|Bennett City
|Jan. 17, 2016
|
|-
|Delta Equulei
|Bison Station
|Jan. 28, 2016
|
|-
|Sol
|Deadalus
|April 22, 2016
|10% discount
|-
|LTT 15574
|Haxel Port
|May 10, 2016
|
|-
|Ualangur
|Atkov Enterprise
|Jan. 22, 2017
|
|-
|LHS 3505
|Olivas City
|Jan. 12, 2018
|
|-
|LHS 3447
|Bluford Orbital
|August 28, 2017
|
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|January 26, 2018
|10% Discount, Founders Permit Needed
|-
|LHS 450
|Stevenson Relay
|June 23, 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 Federal Dropship.

{| 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="9" | [[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'' [m]
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|4
|-
|''Empty'' [m]
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*[m] = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[Shield Cell Bank]].
==Trivia==
*Drop shipping is the practice of transferring goods directly to a customer, among other aspects. This would explain the ships high cargo capacity and lack of Fighter Hanger. It is also a science fiction term for a type of orbit-to-planet military "landing craft", by analogy to those deployed from ships to land.
*The wings on the Dropship are front-swept, which is seen on some aircraft and helps with lift.
==Videos==
<gallery>
Introducing_Federal_Dropship_in_%22Need_for_Speed%22_style_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
FederalDropship000.jpg|Federal Dropship
B0vgXM8CcAAQSO3.jpg|Federal Dropship
Mining.jpg|Cockpit
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal Side View - High Res.jpg|High Res Screenshot of a FDS in a Coriolis Hangar
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Frontal View - High Res.jpg
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Aft Side View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Aft Side View - High Res.jpg
E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Left Side View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Hangar Left Side View - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Bottom View with Hardpoints deployed - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Bottom View with Hardpoints deployed - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Top Side View - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Aft Top Side View - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed - High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed - High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed II- High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Sunglare-Front Bottom Side View with Weapons Deployed II- High Res
E-D Federal Dropship - Bottom Hardpoint Locations - Ultra High Res.jpg|E-D Federal Dropship - Bottom Hardpoint Locations - Ultra High Res
File:Federal_Dropship_Top_radiator_banks.jpg |Top radiator banks exposed
File:Federal_Dropship_Side_radiator_banks.jpg |side radiator banks exposed
File:Federal_Dropship_Cockpit_exterior.jpg |Close-up of Cockpit exterior
2016-01-06_00004.jpg|FDS in Supercruise
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 1_22_2016 11_19_44 PM.png|Federal Dropship
E-D Federal Dropship - On the Hunt - Side View - High Res.jpg|FDS on the hunt for pirates
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 1_22_2016 11_54_03 PM.png|Federal DropShip
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 1_23_2016 7_21_21 PM.png|Federal DropShip
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 1_22_2016 10_56_08 PM.png|Federal DropShip
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 3_25_2016 11_11_50 PM.png|Federal Dropship
Elite - Dangerous (CLIENT) 3_25_2016 11_09_34 PM.png|Federal Dropship
bp-federal-dropship.png|Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Blueprint
Federal-Dropship-Planetary-Ring.png|Federal Dropship in a planetary ring
Federal Dropship Planet.jpg|Federal Dropship and a planet
Federal-Dropship-cockpit.png|Federal Dropship cockpit
Federal-Dropship-Planet.png|Federal Dropship and a planet
Federal-Dropship-Cockpit-Front.png|Federal Dropship cockpit front
Federal Dropship.png
</gallery>

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

Python

2016-06-12T14:49:10Z

81.101.206.144: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Python 02.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 56,978,180
| topspeed = 234
| boostspeed = 305
| manoeuvrability = 6
| shields = 294
| armour = 468
| 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
|dimensions = 87.9L - 58.1W - 18.0H|maxjumprange = 30.45|type = Heavy Multipurpose|maxtopspeed = 267|maxboostspeed = 348|maxcargocapacity = 292|masslock = 17}}
{{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 '''Python''' is a heavily armed and well-protected craft, being quite manoeuvrable (considering its hulking size) and potentially useful in a variety of roles.

It is considered by some to be the most effective balance between firepower, manouvrebility, 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 Python''' '''is generally agile enough to comfortably deal with smaller fighter classes without having to rely on turret mounts.

The Python can also serve as a heavily armed freighter in that it can carry 284 T of cargo with a class 3 [[shield]] module fitted, or 292 T with no shield fitted, both of which is more cargo than the [[Type-7 Transporter]] can carry without shields fitted. Additionally, besides being able to carry more cargo while retaining shields, the Python can dock at [[Outpost]]s since it utilizes medium sized landing pads. However, the downside to trading with a Python is its short jump range when fully loaded.

The weapon hard points are located as follows: two large hardpoints located either side of the ships spine around the midship, and two medium points located slightly behind the cockpit. The final large hardpoint is located on the underside of the nose section. The nose mounted hardpoint has good vertical field of fire when gimballed or turreted (considering its location) which gives the Python a good field of fire where all weapon hardpoints can track and hit a target (when gimballed or turreted).

The pilot's station is offset to the left of centerline and is parallel to the auxiliary station which is offset to the right.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|GAT 2
|Thompson Vision
|June 12 2016
|
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|Jun 12, 2015
|10% discount
|-
|39 Tauri
|Porta
|Apr 15, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|Abi
|Ghecko Dock
|Jul 2, 2015
|
|-
| Alioth
| Golden gate
|
|
|-
|Antal
|Lobachevsky Station
|Jun 15, 2015
|
|-
|Apala
|Wilson City
|2016-01-01
|
|-
| Arexe
| Janes Horizon
| Jan 4, 2015
|
|-
|Asellus Primus
|Beagle 2 Landing
|Mar 26, 2015
|
|-
|Asgaa
|Wheeler Horizons
|Apr 20, 2015
|
|-
| BD+75 58
| Stephenson Station
| Jan 6, 2015
|
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Jan 3, 2015
|
|-
| Bhritzameno
| Feynman Terminal
| Jan 14, 2015
|
|-
|Carnoeck
|Bacon City
|Oct 12, 2015
|
|-
|CD-60 7742
|Kopal Dock
|Mar 15, 2016
|
|-
|CD-87 103
|Shajn City
|Apr 16, 2015
|
|-
| Cebalrai
| Hornblower Dock
| Jan 10, 2015
|
|-
|Cerni
|Sagan Port
|Oct 05, 2015
|
|-
| Cerno
| Kanwar Enterprise
|
|
|-
| Chamunda
| Gidzenko Ring
|Feb 02, 2016
|
|-
|Chemaku
|Kaku Orbital
|Mar 22, 2015
|
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Terminal
|Aug 17, 2015
|
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|Aug 17, 2015
|
|-
|Diaguandri
|Ray Gateway
|Jan 15, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|EZ Aquarii
|Magnus Gateway
|Jan 28, 2016
|
|-
| FK5 2550
| Samokutyayev Dock
|
|
|-
|Fusang
|Cleve Vision
|May 6, 2015
|
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring
| Jan 24, 2015
|
|-
|Geras
|Yurchikhin Port
|July 16, 2015
|
|-
|Hel
|Jones Orbital
|Dec 5, 2015
|15% discount
|-
|HIP 101846
|Biesbroeck Dock
|
|
|-
|HIP 20277
|Fabian city
|Dec 29, 2015
|
|-
| HO HSI
| Hand Ring
| Jan 2, 2015
|
|-
| HR 7793
| Benyovszky Ring
| Jan 21, 2015
|
|-
|HR 7925
|Hausdorff Port
|July 16, 2015
|
|-
|Itza
|Ellison Station
|Dec 13, 2015
|15% discount
|-
|Lakluit
|Garriott Hub
|July 16, 2015
|
|-
| Leesti
| George Lucas
| Jan 1, 2015
|
|-
| LFT 926
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
|
|-
|LHS 215
|Spring Gateway
|Jun 22,2015
|
|-
|LHS 22
|Freud Station
|Dec 18, 2015
|
|-
| LHS 2764A
| Low Orbital
|
|
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City
|
|
|-
| LHS 3564
| Froude Enterprise
| Jan 2, 2015
|
|-
|Lo Pegasi
|Garcia
|May 29, 2015
|
|-
|LP 547-159
|Martin Gateway
|Nov 02, 2015
|
|-
| LP 811-17
| Doyle Dock
| Jan 4, 2015
|
|-
| LP 908-11
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|
|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee City
|Apr 23, 2015
|
|-
|LTT 15278
|Zholobov Enterprise
|Apr 4, 2015
|
|-
|Maridal
|Vonarburg Port
|July 31, 2015
|
|-
| Maljenni
| Bowsersox Enterprise
| Dec 31, 2014
|
|-
|Malloc
|Julian Gateway
|May 2, 2015
|
|-
| Meliontit
| Abe Hub
| Jan 4, 2015
|
|-
|Met 20
|Brady Ring
|Mar 11, 2016
|15% discount
|-
| Mizar
| Judson Station
|
|
|-
|Nganji
|Vizcaino Enterprise Christian Dock
|June 4, 2015
|
|-
|Okinura
|Fisher Terminal
|Feb 23, 2016
|
|-
|Parjana
|Volterra Enterprise
|2016-01-01
|
|-
|Ross 720
|Raleigh Orbital
|May 2, 2015
|
|-
| Saktsak
| Bursch Enterprise
|
|
|-
|Shonso
|Hill Tinsley Station
|Jun 29, 2015
|
|-
|Toci
|Harvest Dock
|Jun 4, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|Tolians
|Kuo Dock
|Aug 11, 2015
|
|-
|Turnon
|Hurston Hub
|Oct 4, 2015
|
|-
| TZ Arietis
| Snyder Enterprise
| Jan 26, 2016
|
|-
| Una
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
|
|-
| Wolf 562
| Hopkins Port
| Jan 13, 2015
|
|-
|Wolf 906
|Herbert Dock
|July 15, 2015
|
|-
|Xihe
|Zhen Dock
|Jan 5 , 2016
|
|-
|Zaonce
|Ridley Scott
|May 6, 2015
|
|-
|Lembava
|Goldstein Dock
|Dec 9, 2015
|15% discount
|-
|[[Tabaldak]]
|[[Tabaldak/Rogers Dock|Rogers Dock]]
|Nov 18, 2015
|
|-
|Chireni
|Forest City
|Jan 6, 2016
|
|-
|Maikoro
|Hawking Port
|Feb 18, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|BD+28 413
|Gunn Station
|Mar 20th, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|Urvantju
|Onufrienko Terminal
|Mar 22nd, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|BD-15 447
|Good Enterprise
|May 17, 2016
|15% discount
|-
|Dinda
|Mount Sunday
|May 24th, 2016
|15% discount
|}

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

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

{| 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''

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[[ru:Python]]
[[Category:Multipurpose]]
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Asp Explorer

2016-01-07T01:38:07Z

81.101.152.100: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Asp2.jpg
| manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
| cost = 6,661,153
| topspeed = 254
| boostspeed = 345
| manoeuvrability = 6
| shields = 152
| armour = 378
| hullmass = 280
| cargocapacity = 38
| fuelcapacity = 32
| jumprange = 13.12
| utility = 4
| small = 4
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 2
| size3 = 3
| size4 =
| size5 = 1
| size6 = 1
| size7 =
| size8 =
| landingpad = Medium
|dimensions = 56.5L - 51.3W 19.7H|type = Multipurpose|maxjumprange = 37.84|maxtopspeed = 290|maxboostspeed = 394|masslock = 11}}
{{quote|The Asp Explorer is the civilian version of the military model Asp MkII (which first saw service in 2878). Lakon Spaceways now owns the licence to construct these ships and has marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The ship class has earned a solid reputation for long range missions and those requiring some discretion.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Asp Explorer''' has a high jump range relative to other ships in the game and thus is quite good for use as an exploration ship. It has six weapon [[hardpoint]]s and has a good turning radius for its size which makes the Asp good for more than just exploration. The Asp can act as a heavy-duty bounty hunting vessel due to its superb weapon capacity and good manoeuvrability for its size. [[Pirate]]s can also use the Asp to great effect because of the ample cargo capacity, heavy armament, long jump range and large mass (allowing it to charge its own [[Frame Shift Drive]] with minimal mass disruption while also mass disrupting the frame shift drive of most [[ships]]). The Asp Explorer also features a copilot seat located directly under the player's seat, visible while outfitting the ship.

The main downside of this ship is the high initial purchase cost and high maintenance costs. Many roles that the Asp fills can be fulfilled with cheaper ships, though the Asp's performance is typically better than that of the less expensive option. An example would be pirating which can be done in a [[Cobra MkIII]] whose purchase cost is 6.3 million credits less, while still having a moderate cargo capacity and comparable weapon armament. Another example would be trading which can be done in a [[Type-6 Transporter]] that has nearly the same cargo capacity, and costs 5.6 million credits less. A further example would be bounty hunting which can be done better in a [[Vulture]] which is more manoeuvrable and has higher firepower, while costing 1.7 million credits less.

The Asp Explorer can be purchased at a 20% discount at Irkutsk station in the Alliance capital system of [[Alioth]].<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=122593 Discounted purchase price forum article]</ref>

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: On each side of the cockpit, 1 medium hardpoint above the waterline and 1 small hardpoint below the waterline (total 2 medium, 2 small), and 2 small hardpoints located directly beneath the cockpit. Due to the shape of the ship and the hardpoint locations, the medium hardpoints and small hardpoints share a small field of fire (i.e mostly directly ahead). Pilots should be aware that Turrets in both Medium Hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target that the turrets are shooting at. However, turrets in all four Small Hardpoints will have firing arcs below the cockpit, where the target will tend to be obscured from the pilot's vision by the flight console and the floor.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
!
! Station
! Date Seen
!Discount
!Sector
|-
|Itza
|
|Ellison Station
|Jan 03, 2016
|15%
|
|-
|LHS 215
|
|Spring Gateway
|Oct 7, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-20:13:-10</nowiki>
|-
|10 Canum Venaticorum
|
|HE Port
|25 May 2015
|
|0:55:0
|-
| 41 Gamma Serpentis
|
| Kidman Settlement
| Feb 18, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-10:26:30</nowiki>
|-
|44 B Ophiuchi
|
|Feustel Gateway
|July 15, 2015
|
|0:8:90
|-
| Abrog
|
| Thagard Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-120:-43:10</nowiki>
|-
|Aasgananu
|
|Houssay Ring
|Jun 24, 2015
| 15%
|<nowiki>-30:-63:-70</nowiki>
|-
| Aiabiko
|
| White Orbital
| Mar 13, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-80:1:-10</nowiki>
|-
| Alioth
|
| Irkutsk
| Jan 03, 2016
|20%
|<nowiki>-30:72:-20</nowiki>
|-
| Altair
|
| Solo Orbiter
| Jan 05, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-10:-3:20</nowiki>
|-
|Amenta
|
|Bauschinger City
|Dec 23, 2015
|
|
|-
| Andhrimi
|
| Yurchikhin
| Feb 28, 2015
|
|20:-55:20
|-
|Angurongo
|
|Dahm Port
|May 28, 2015
|
|80:-160:40
|-
| Aphra
|
| Beckman Terminal
| Feb 06, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-60:-5:70</nowiki>
|-
|Arawere
|
|Korolyov Hub
|Oct 4, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-40:-102:30</nowiki>
|-
|Asgaa
|
|Wheeler Horizons
|Apr 20, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-10:10:90</nowiki>
|-
| Atlantis
|
| - No Longer On Sale Here
| Jan 03, 2015
|
|70:-118:50
|-
| Ba Babal
|
| Caryanda Orbital
| Jan 8, 2015
|
|30:114:120
|-
|BD-22 3573
|
|Khayyam Orbital
|Apr 11, 2015
|
|70:75:70
|-
|Belarsuk
|
|Kurland Hub
|Mar 29, 2015
|
|50:-21:40
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
|
| Adams Orbital
| Jan 03, 2015
|
|70:-110:50
|-
| Beta Hydri
|
| Komovoy
| Jan 06, 2015
|
|20:-16:20
|-
|Bidio
|
|Noguchi Horizons
|Nov 2, 2015
|15%
|
|-
| Black Mausoleum
|
| Silves Dock
| Jan 06, 2015
|
|???
|-
|Bragpurukab
|
|Zalyotin Hub
|Mar 22, 2015
|
|20:-23:100
|-
|Brani
|
|Virtanen Hub
|July 15, 2015
|
|60:-12:60
|-
|Bulgarlmadi
|
|Eggleton Terminal
|September 21, 2015
|
|140:-109:50
|-
| Bunda
|
| Faraday Ring
| Dec 31, 2014
|
|70:17:30
|-
|Candecama
|
|Horrocs Gateway
|Jul 30, 2015
|
|60:-100:90
|-
| Cauani
|
| Hardy City
| Jan 2, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-60:18:80</nowiki>
|-
|CD-72 190
|
|Phillips Terminal
|Oct 5, 2015
|
|120:-114:50
|-
|Cerktondhs
|
|Bluford Gateway
|Jan 7, 2016
|
|
|-
|CF 464
|
|Bartini Enterprise
|Nov 14, 2015
|
|
|-
| Chapsugaibo
|
| Schlesinger City
| Gamma 1.05
|
|50:-81:20
|-
| Chona
|
| Smoot Station
| Aug 17, 2015
|
|110:-112:70
|-
|Croatigae
|
|Carrington Hub
|Dec 23, 2015
|
|
|-
| Diaguandri
|
| Ray Gateway
| Aug 22, 2015
|15%
|0:-63:-100
|-
|EZ Aquarii
|
|???
|Nov 30, 2014
|
|0:-10:10
|-
|Faust 68
|
|Slipher Hub
|Oct 20, 2015
|
|
|-
| FK5 2550
|
| Vela Ring
| Gamma ?
|
|20:22:70
|-
| FK5 2550
|
| Wundt Gateway
| Gamma 1.05
|
|20:22:70
|-
| Frigga
|
| Henson Ring
| Feb 07, 2015
|
|130:-25:40
|-
| Gallemi
|
| Rabinowitz Vision
| Feb 14, 2015
|
|70:-263:0
|-
| GD 219
|
| McKee Ring
| Feb 23, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-40:0:50</nowiki>
|-
| Gliese 563.1
|
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-30:70:20</nowiki>
|-
|Gliese 868
|
|Bacon Port
|June 16, 2015
|
|0:-39:20
|-
| [[Guy]]
|
| [[Mondeh Terminal]]
| 16th Jan, 2015
|
|30:14:10
|-
| Heike
|
| Brunel City
| Gamma 2.03
|
|<nowiki>-70:71:70</nowiki>
|-
|HIP 5700
|
|Bracewell Port
|Oct 12, 2015
|
|
|-
| Herthans
|
| Henry Vision
|
|
|50:-122:50
|-
| Ho Hsien
|
| Dutton Station
| Jan 2, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-70:21:40</nowiki>
|-
|Inarajajara
|
|Laval Terminal
|Sept 9, 2014
|
|<nowiki>-80:-94:-30</nowiki>
|-
| Jera
|
| Moore Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
|
|40:-84:50
|-
|Jonai
|
|Privylov Port
|May 26, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-90:18:90</nowiki>
|-
| Kamorin
|
| Godwin Vision
| ? 1.03
|
|<nowiki>-120:-82:50</nowiki>
|-
|Khampti
|
|Wafa Hub
|May 25, 2015
|
|60:-148:50
|-
|Ki Laufey
|
|Fiennes Orbital
|July 20, 2015
|
|170:-15:0
|-
| Kokojina
|
| Ali Ring
| Feb 12, 2015
|
|0:-7:60
|-
|Koira
|
|Ahern Installation
|July 20, 2015
|
|140:17:60
|-
| Kugay
|
| Shepherd Dock
| ? 1.03
|
|40:-95:-70
|-
| Kumata
|
| Vishweswarayya Enterprise
| Jan 1, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-150:67:-30</nowiki>
|-
| Kurmodiae
|
| Virchow Dock
| Jul 23, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-30:23:80</nowiki>
|-
| LFT 926
|
| Meredith City
| Dec 31, 2014
|
|60:17:40
|-
|LFT 1300
|
|Virchow Dock
|Mar 20, 2015
|
|40:-17:40
|-
| LHS 2764A
|
| Low Orbital
| Gamma 2.0
|
|0:54:10
|-
|LHS 331
|
|Dyr Enterprise
|Dec 16, 2015
|
|20:63:-20
|-
| LHS 3447
|
| Dalton Gateway
| Jan 19, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-40:-6:60</nowiki>
|-
| LHS 3505
|
| Olivas City
| Apr 16, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-30:-13:40</nowiki>
|-
| LHS 3564
|
| Froude Enterprise
| 24/05/15
|
|<nowiki>-60:-33:60</nowiki>
|-
| LP 355-65
|
| Barba Ring
| November 11, 2015
|15%
|
|-
| LP 908-11
|
| So-Yeon City
| Dec 29, 2014
|
|50:25:20
|-
| LTT 377
|
| Zoline Port
| Jan 03, 2015
|
|10:-64:10
|-
|LTT 7548
|
|Boltzmann Station
|Oct 8, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-30:-13:80</nowiki>
|-
| Lwen
|
| Oliver Enterprise
| Jan 2, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-50:-29:90</nowiki>
|-
|Malarhones
|
|Kurtz Dock
|Mar 29, 2015
|
|90:-79:40
|-
| Maljenni
|
| Bowsersox Enterprise
| Dec 31, 2014
|
|70:38:20
|-
| Mizar
|
| Judson Station
| May 27, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-30:72:-10</nowiki>
|-
|Phiagre
|
|The Victoria Chapell Foundation
|Dec 24, 2015
|
|
|-
|Rhea
|
|Ito Orbital
|Jul 21, 2015
|
|60:22:-20
|-
| Saktsak
|
| Bursch Enterprise
|
|
|10:16:-10
|-
| Sanuma
|
| Dunyach Orbital
| Jan 10, 2015
|
|160:61:80
|-
|Seleru Bao
|
|Leinster Ring
|Sep 21, 2015
|15%
|<nowiki>-10:-63:-60</nowiki>
|-
|Siddha
|
|Meuron Station
|Apr 16, 2015
|
|30:-109:0
|-
|Tiolce
|
|Gordom Terminal
|Apr 13, 2015
|
|20:-35:30
|-
|Tote
|
|Whitelaw Enterprise
|July 26, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-20:-16:-90</nowiki>
|-
| Turir
|
| Brooks Terminal
|
|
|30:-76:60
|-
| Una
|
| Hoard Orbital
| Feb 19, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-10:41:100</nowiki>
|-
| Uoluskas
|
| Moisuc Dock
| Gamma 1.05
|
|30:15:-90
|-
| V1688 Aquilae
|
| Littlewood Terminal
| Jan 11, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-60:-1:60</nowiki>
|-
|Wolf 867
|
|Dana terminal
|June 24, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-40:-5:30</nowiki>
|-
|Wolf 906
|
|Herbert Dock
|Jan 3, 2016
|
|<nowiki>-20:-26:30</nowiki>
|-
|Xihe
|
|Zhen Dock
|Aug 16, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-10:-36:40</nowiki>
|-
|Yembo
|
|Naddoddur Terminal
|Apr 12, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-90:11:50</nowiki>
|-
| Zaonce
|
| Ridley Scott
| Jan 3, 2015
|
|90:48:70
|-
| Zaragas
|
| Jenner Hub
| Jan 9, 2015
|
|<nowiki>-30:-7:90</nowiki>
|-
| Pangilagara
|
| Tange Vision
| Nov 29, 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 Asp Explorer.

{| 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="4" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty''
| --
| --
| 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''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 || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 4 || 4
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
|}
*''(L) = Loaned''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

==Trivia==
* First revealed in Newsletter #6.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref>
* Released with Beta 2.0 on 9/30/14.
* Starting Cargo capacity has been lowered from 70 in Beta to 38 in Gamma.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Asp_explorations.jpg|Asp Drawings
File:Asp_shipyard.png|Asp Shipyard
File:Asp_stock.png|Asp Stock
File:Asp_view.png|Asp View
OuuCM6w.png
hBkEGy0.png|Check out that ASP
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom View
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front View on Outpost
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost
E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Supercruise Aft View.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Supercruise Aft View
Exploration.png|Asp Explorer in supercruise.
</gallery>

==References==
<references />

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Talk:Standard Docking Computer/@comment-81.101.16.157-20140808184806

2014-08-08T18:48:06Z

81.101.16.157: Created page with "easy it tells you to slow down to start the automated docking process. then it takes over the whole process of docking for you, you still need to extend your landing gear."

easy it tells you to slow down to start the automated docking process. then it takes over the whole process of docking for you, you still need to extend your landing gear.