Discovery Scanner - Revision history

Fandom>CMDRSierraIm at 07:05, 25 May 2026

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Fandom>Akruppa: /* Notes */

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	*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.		*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.
	*Unsold exploration data automatically transfers when the player switches to a different ship.		*Unsold exploration data automatically transfers when the player switches to a different ship.
			*Because of its distinctive sound, using the Discovery Scanner is often called "honk" by players.

	=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===		=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===

Fandom>Minecrafter8001: /* Notes */

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*All ships come equipped with a Discovery Scanner by default.		*All ships come equipped with a Discovery Scanner by default.
			*The Discovery Scanner needs to be charged for 5 seconds before it scans.
	*If an undiscovered planetary body is scanned while the player is in a [[Wing]], then all wing members will be given discovery credit when the data is turned in.		*If an undiscovered planetary body is scanned while the player is in a [[Wing]], then all wing members will be given discovery credit when the data is turned in.
	*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.		*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.

Fandom>Mgerchik at 22:45, 20 March 2023

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Fandom>Clockpuncher at 02:46, 7 July 2020

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	{{Quote\|This scanner can be used in supercruise and normal space by assigning the module to the current fire group and holding the trigger down to charge it. Once charged, the scan will reveal astronomical bodies within the range of the scanner. Once revealed, these bodies can be further analysed by approaching and targeting the body, then facing it to a trigger a basic scan.\|Additional In-Game Description}}		{{Quote\|This scanner can be used in supercruise and normal space by assigning the module to the current fire group and holding the trigger down to charge it. Once charged, the scan will reveal astronomical bodies within the range of the scanner. Once revealed, these bodies can be further analysed by approaching and targeting the body, then facing it to a trigger a basic scan.\|Additional In-Game Description}}
	The Discovery Scanner can be activated and used to scan an entire system. However, while it will ~~uncover~~ all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]] ~~as before~~, ~~uncovering~~ any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids\|asteroid belts]] will require ~~use of~~ the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]].		The Discovery Scanner is one of the most important tools for an [[explorer]]. It can be activated and used to scan an entire system at once from any location within that system. However, while it will reveal all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]], revealing any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids\|asteroid belts]] will require the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]].

	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~~.		The Discovery Scanner needs to be assigned to a fire group and can be activated in both supercruise and normal space. The assigned control to trigger the scanner must be held down in order to charge the unit until the scan completes. After completing the scan, all stars in the system will be revealed and identified, but any planets, moons, and asteroid belts will remain unidentified and marked as "Unexplored" in the Navigation panel. Using the Full Spectrum System Scanner on these bodies or flying the ship in close proximity to them while in supercruise will provide identification data. Identified planets and moons can then be mapped using a third device, the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]].

	~~After completing a scan, discovered stars will~~ be ~~automatically named, but planets and moons will initially appear in your Navigation panel and the~~ [[~~System Map~~]] ~~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. Large gas giants 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.~~		Data obtained from using only the Discovery Scanner can be sold to [[Universal Cartographics]] for [[credits]], but the data's value can be enhanced by also using the Full Spectrum System Scanner and Detailed Surface Scanner where applicable. Bonuses are given if a pilot is the first person to discover and/or map any applicable bodies.

	~~Although not required, 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~~.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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Fandom>MiasmaticMouse: /* Notes */ Changed "while the in a Wing" To "while the player is in a Wing"

2019-10-18T14:49:50Z

Notes: Changed "while the in a Wing" To "while the player is in a Wing"

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*All ships come equipped with a Discovery Scanner by default.		*All ships come equipped with a Discovery Scanner by default.
	*If an undiscovered planetary body is scanned while the in a [[Wing]], then all wing members will be given discovery credit when the data is turned in.		*If an undiscovered planetary body is scanned while the player is in a [[Wing]], then all wing members will be given discovery credit when the data is turned in.
	*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.		*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.
	*Unsold exploration data automatically transfers when the player switches to a different ship.		*Unsold exploration data automatically transfers when the player switches to a different ship.

Fandom>Clockpuncher at 21:37, 24 August 2019

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	{{Quote\|Scanner used during exploration.\|In-Game Description}}		{{Quote\|Scanner used during exploration.\|In-Game Description}}
	The '''Discovery Scanner''' is an integrated scanner module used to instantly identify all astronomical objects within an uncharted [[star system]]. When activated, either in normal space or [[Supercruise]], the Discovery Scanner catalogues [[stars]] and marks the positions of planets and moons. The [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]] can then be used to catalogue planetary bodies, and reveal the positions of any [[Unidentified Signal Source\|Signal Sources]], while the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] can collect in-depth composition data on planetary bodies and map their surfaces.		The '''Discovery Scanner''' is an integrated scanner module used to instantly identify all astronomical objects within an uncharted [[star system]]. When activated, either in normal space or [[Supercruise]], the Discovery Scanner catalogues [[stars]] and marks the positions of planets and moons. The [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]] can then be used to catalogue planetary bodies, and reveal the positions of any [[Unidentified Signal Source\|Signal Sources]], while the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] can collect in-depth composition data on planetary bodies and map their surfaces.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	{{Quote\|This scanner can be used in supercruise and normal space by assigning the module to the current fire group and holding the trigger down to charge it. Once charged, the scan will reveal astronomical bodies within the range of the scanner. Once revealed, these bodies can be further analysed by approaching and targeting the body, then facing it to a trigger a basic scan.\|Additional In-Game Description}}The Discovery Scanner can be activated and used to scan an entire system . However, while it will uncover all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]] as before, uncovering any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids\|asteroid belts]] will require use of the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]].		{{Quote\|This scanner can be used in supercruise and normal space by assigning the module to the current fire group and holding the trigger down to charge it. Once charged, the scan will reveal astronomical bodies within the range of the scanner. Once revealed, these bodies can be further analysed by approaching and targeting the body, then facing it to a trigger a basic scan.\|Additional In-Game Description}}
			The Discovery Scanner can be activated and used to scan an entire system. However, while it will uncover all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]] as before, uncovering any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids\|asteroid belts]] will require use of the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]].

	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.		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.
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	=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===		=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===
	Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range~~. All ships now currently come~~ with a Discovery Scanner ~~and Full Spectrum Scanner built-in. Making use of these produces the same result as using the old Advanced variant, since~~ the current ~~version is likewise not limited by range~~. The old variants ~~are no longer available; Their~~ specifications are listed below for archival purposes.		Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range, with the Advanced Discovery Scanner or ADS being comparable to the current integrated Discovery Scanner. The old variants were removed with the ''Beyond'' Chapter Four update, and their specifications are listed below for archival purposes.

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2019-08-24T15:59:56Z

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	=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===		=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===
	Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range. The old variants are no longer available; Their specifications are listed below for archival purposes.		Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range. All ships now currently come with a Discovery Scanner and Full Spectrum Scanner built-in. Making use of these produces the same result as using the old Advanced variant, since the current version is likewise not limited by range. The old variants are no longer available; Their specifications are listed below for archival purposes.

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	All ships now come with a Discovery Scanner and Full Spectrum Scanner built-in. Making use of these produces the same result as using the old Advanced variant, since the current new version is likewise not limited by range.
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31.124.35.110: /* Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners */ i cant believe i'm the first person to clarify that the old variants are not available in-game anymore, and to clarify that the current DS+FSS does the same job!

2019-08-24T15:58:50Z

Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners: i cant believe i'm the first person to clarify that the old variants are not available in-game anymore, and to clarify that the current DS+FSS does the same job!

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	=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===		=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===
	Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range. The old variants' specifications are listed below for archival purposes.		Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range. The old variants are no longer available; Their specifications are listed below for archival purposes.

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			All ships now come with a Discovery Scanner and Full Spectrum Scanner built-in. Making use of these produces the same result as using the old Advanced variant, since the current new version is likewise not limited by range.
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