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FSD Supercharging

2017-08-15T14:23:40Z

86.12.229.79: Grammatical error

[[File:Neutron-Star-Anaconda.png|thumb|300px|Neutron star and an Anaconda]]

'''FSD supercharging''' is the process of flying into a high-energy relativistic jet of a neutron star or a white dwarf in [[supercruise]], which increases the FSD range for the next jump at the cost of slight damage to the Frame Shift Drive itself. FSD supercharging from a white dwarf gives a 50% range bonus, whilst doing the same with a neutron star provides a 300% bonus, effectively quadrupling your range for a single jump. Note that supercharging is not an instant process, and the pilots may have to spend several seconds inside the beam with a [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Fuel_Scoop Fuel Scoop] for the effect to apply.

However this is a risky process, as not only would your ship's controls be disrupted by the high-energy beam of the star, but disengaging supercruise while inside the jet will result in the entire ship experiencing major strain to all its modules and the hull itself. So far it seems like bigger ships such as [[Asp Explorer]] or [[Anaconda]] are much more resistant to those effects than smaller ones, e.g. [[Eagle]].

By using a [[Neutron Highway]] you can travel large distances with far fewer jumps than the conventional method.

== Double Supercharging ==
It is possible to gain a second FSD supercharge, while leaving the system. This effectively allows a commander to use the supercharge, upon arrival at the next system, even if there is no neutron star present. This is less risky, but more difficult. It requires a pilot to line up the next system destination, so that it can be seen down the cone of the energy jet, facing away from the star. The pilot is required to charge their FSD drive, as they slowly approach the blue color of the jet, then throttle up, right before entering. This will thrust the ship into hyperdrive, while travelling down the cone to your destination. As you leave the system, your original charge will be used, thus allowing the second charge to take place.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Elite Dangerous 2.2 Beta - Dropping into a neutron star jet|Effects of gravitational strain as experienced in the Eagle...
File:...and the Anaconda.
Neutron-Star-Anaconda.png|Neutron star and an Anaconda
Howto.jpg|'''Basic How-To graphic on using the slingshot'''
</gallery>

[[Category:Guides]]

Discovery Scanner

2016-04-07T18:04:09Z

86.12.254.251: added a station for ADS - Nepseleve

The '''Discovery Scanner''' is a unit that fits inside of an internal compartment and allows you to scan for unknown astronomical objects within a certain radius of your ship.

All vessels come with a basic discovery scanner fitted as standard however there are 3 levels of Discovery Scanners:
* Basic Discovery Scanner - Has a 500 LS range and costs 1,000 CR
* Intermediate Discovery Scanner - Has a 1,000 LS range and costs 505,000 CR
* Advanced Discovery Scanner - Has a system-wide range and costs 1,545,000 CR
All 3 levels of Discovery Scanners are Class 1 units that can be equipped to any size of internal compartment.

== Usage ==
The Discovery Scanner needs to be assigned to a fire group and can be triggered in both super cruise and normal space. The assigned control to trigger the scanner must be held down in order to charge the unit. It will tell you when the scan is complete. In addition, if you pass extremely close to an astronomical body it will automatically discover the object.

As the basic/intermediate scanners have a limited range you will not necessarily find all the astronomical bodies by triggering it just once. (The advanced scanner will discover everything). You may need to scout the system to discover additional astronomical bodies. This can be achieved by traveling very fast (over 30c is best) and looking for moving objects from your side/top windows on the static backdrop. When you see moving objects, head towards them until you get them within the maximum range of your scanner and trigger it to discover them.

Once you discover the objects they will initially appear in your Navigation panel as "UNEXPLORED" (discovered but not scanned) and you will need to get close enough for your ship to automatically scan them to get further information. The distance you need to get to the object in order for the automatic scan to begin depends on its size. Stars may be automatically scanned from over 1,000 LS away but small moons may require you to be within 10 LS or even closer. Once you are close enough and have the "UNEXPLORED" object selected you will see it begin scanning and the name will eventually change from "UNEXPLORED" to a more appropriate name based upon its position in the system. You will also see further information on the body in the system map.

Although not necessary, it is beneficial to also have the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] to maximise your profits as this gains additional information such as the atmosphere type and composition of the astronomical body. '''(You need both, not one or the other).'''

== Outfitters ==
'''Basic Discovery Scanner'''
* Basic one comes pre-installed in every ship
'''Intermediate Discovery Scanner'''
* LaLande 29917 - Hopkins Hanger
* BD+65 210 - Stefanyshyn-Piper Port
* Wolf 417 - Egan Port (@Beta3.01)
* Logoni - Knight Platform (@Beta3.04)
* Popovich Horizons - Uiburni
* Lawson Orbital - LHS 3447
* [[Eravate]] - Cleve Hub/Ackerman Market
* Panoi - Garan Hub
* Brani - Akiyama Market
* Leesti - George Lucas
* Chemaku - Crampton Port
* HIP 96854 - Dowie Port
* Mokosh - Lublin Orbital
* Epsilon Indi - Mansfield Orbiter
* Yakabugai - Serebrov Station
* Maridal - Vonaburg Port
* Sanuma - Dunyach Gateway
* Hixkaramu - Heng Orbital
* Chimba - Hurley Port
* Saktsak - Bursch Enterprise
* Jonia - Pribylov Port
* Altair - Solo Orbiter
* Witchhaul - Hornby Terminal
* Cocassetsa - Shukor Instalation
* Shosuke Hub - Alpha Caeli
* EGM 823 - Cabral Terminal
* Rauta - Giruad Station
* Abukunin - Reilly Hub
* Nal Yea - Karl Diesel Installation
* LHS 3317 - Smith Hub
* Nornari - Semeonis Orbital

'''Advanced Discovery Scanner'''
* 39 Tauri - Porta
* G 180-18 - Alexandria Gateway (Beta 3.04)
* Aulin - Aulin Enterprises
* Frey - Garratt Station
* Jonia - Pribylov Port
* Popovich Horizons - Uiburni
* Leesti - George Lucas
* Maridal - Vanaburg Port
* [[Eravate]] - Cleve Hub/[[Eravate/Ackerman Market|Ackerman Market]]
* Panoi - Garan Hub
* Kumata - Vishweswarayya Enterprise
* Chemaku - Crampton Port
* HIP 96854 - Dowie Port
* Epsilon Indi - Mansfield Orbiter
* Yakabugai - Serebrov Station
* Sanuma - Dunyach Gateway
* Chimba - Hurley Port
* Nespeleve - Wilkes Orbital
* LP 751-1 - Lamarr Ring
* Cocassetsa - Shukor Instalation
* Shosuke Hub - Alpha Caeli
* Roentgen Horizons - Lorden
* HIP 95772 - Shunn Station
* WW Piscis Austrini - Ivins Vision
* EGM 823 - Cabral Terminal
* Rauta - Giruad Station
* LHS 3317 - Smith Hub
* Nornari - Semeonis Orbital
* LTT 1349 - Lundwall City
* Levis-Strauss Installation - Barnard's Star
* LHS 1387 - Angel's Sunshine
* Mbukuravi - Musgrave Relay
* BPM 590 - Foster Vision
* Aphra - Beckman Terminal

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[[Category:Equipment]]

Viper Mk IV

2015-12-17T09:20:44Z

86.12.194.135:

{{ShipInfobox
|image = viper_mk_iv.jpg
|manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy|dimensions = 29.9L - 24.7W - 8.7H|landingpad = Small|small = 2|medium = 2|type = Fighter|topspeed = 271|boostspeed = 342|manoeuvrability = 4|shields = 103|armour = 270|hullmass = 190|cargocapacity = 18|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.36|utility = 2|size1 = 1|size2 = 2|size3 = 1|size4 = 2|maxtopspeed = 305|maxboostspeed = 385|maxjumprange = 25.70|cost = 437,930|masslock = 7}}
{{quote|Faulcon deLacy's Viper MkIV takes the MkIII model and beefs it up to a heavy fighter role. While it lacks the speed of the older ship, it enjoys much better protection from its shields and armour. With the capacity for a more capable powerplant and frame shift drive, the MkIV is also better suited for long-range patrols and rapid deployment. The powerplant upgrade potential supports greater customization for weapons and modules, making this a versatile fighter that would be and excellent addition to any navy or private-security concern.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Viper MkIV''', built by [[Faulcon DeLacy]], is an ship added to [[Elite Dangerous]] in the 1.5 Update. It is the successor to the [[Viper MkIII]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/node/291 Dev Update (17/09/2015)]</ref>

At the EGX event [[David Braben]] said it ''"trades a bit of manoeuvrability and speed for better internals, but it's got the same hardpoint layout as the standard [[Viper MkIII|Viper]]"''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Em7TLwFifE&t=31m Elite Dangerous EGX panel livestream]</ref>

In Newsletter #92 it was stated that every Kickstarter beta backer or above will find a Viper MkIV docked at a [[starport]] for free.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=5fd2c5476a Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #92]</ref>

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station
!Discount!! Date Seen
|-
|Cebalrai
|Hornblower Dock
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|15.12.2015
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|Chowei
|Swigert Port
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kokojina
|Ali Ring
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Orcus
|Tombaugh Station
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Leesti
|George Lucas
|
|15.12.2015
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|
|17.12.2015
|-
|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|
|16.12.2015
|-
|Liburodo
|Landsteiner Mines
|
|16.12.2015
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
viper mk iv 2.png|Viper MkIV as shown during the EGX event
mkiv_front.png|Viper MkIV
mkiv_butt.png|Different angle
mkiv_belly.png|Bottom of the ship
</gallery>

== References ==
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