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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image              = Asp2.jpg
| image              = Asp Explorer - Profile.png
| manufacturer        = Lakon
| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
| type                = Multirole
| cost                = 6,661,153
| cost                = 6,661,153
| topspeed            = 250
| insurance          = 333,058
| boostspeed         = 340
| factionreq         =  
| maneuverability    = 6
| factionrank        =  
| shields            = 140
| expansionreq        =  
| armour              = 210
| landingpad          = Medium
| dimensions          = 56.5m x 51.3m x 19.7m
| seats              = 2
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 280
| hullmass            = 280
| cargocapacity      =38
| masslock            = 11
| fuelcapacity        =32  
| armour              = 378
| jumprange          =  
| armourhardness      = 52
| shields            = 152
| heatcapacity        = 272
| fuelcapacity        = 32
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| topspeed            = 254
| maxtopspeed        = 290
| boostspeed          = 345
| maxboostspeed      = 395
| jumprange          = 14.10
| maxjumprange        = 38.19
| cargocapacity      = 38
| maxcargocapacity    = 130
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              = 4
| small              = 4
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| large              =  
| huge                =  
| huge                =  
| size1              =  
| size1              = 1
| size2              = 2
| size2              = 2
| size3              = 3
| size3              = 3
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}}
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{{quote|The Asp Explorer is the civilian version of the military model Asp Mk II's (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}}
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{{quote|Manufactured by Lakon Spaceways, the Asp Explorer is often marketed at pilots seeking their first multi-crew vessel. Its high jump range and wide, unobstructed cockpit canopy make it popular with explorers, but its versatility also makes it a viable choice for traders and combat pilots.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Asp Explorer''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable multirole vessel seen in ports across the galaxy that has earned a solid reputation for both long-range missions and those requiring some discretion. It is a civilian version of the military-spec [[Asp Mk II]], which first saw service in 2878. After obtaining the model's manufacturing license, Lakon Spaceways marketed them heavily at customers looking for their first multi-crewed ships. The vessel has become a mainstay among [[explorer]]s due to its versatility in [[outfitting]] and an open, unobstructed [[Ship Canopy|cockpit canopy]] that allows for some dramatic views. Even with its emphasis on exploration, the Asp Explorer's multirole capabilities also allow it to serve as an effective freighter or bounty hunting ship.


[[File:Asp_explorations.jpg|thumb|344px|Asp Drawings]]
==Overview==
Although the Asp Explorer's name contains the word "Explorer", it is one of the most flexible ship models available in terms of outfitting potential, and an extremely popular choice for pilots who want to dabble in various activities. For a low-cost medium ship, it has a decent cargo capacity of 130 tonnes, surpassing the [[Type-6 Transporter]], and a surprisingly low hull mass for its size that allows it to achieve higher speeds than most dedicated [[Trader|trading]] vessels. With its six weapon [[hardpoint]]s, it can be built into a well-armed freighter or a pure fighter suitable for light or moderate [[combat]], but its combat ability is somewhat hampered by thinner armour and a prominent, damage-prone [[Ship Canopy|cockpit canopy]]. The Asp Explorer's best-known role is [[Explorer|exploration]], however, due to its considerable jump range, enough internal compartments to equip essential exploration modules, and the unobstructed views of the cosmos afforded by its canopy.


==Specifications==
While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower in the form of two Class 2 hardpoints and four Class 1 hardpoints, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This can also present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a smaller [[Fuel Scoop]].
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[[File:Convergence aspx.png|thumb|250px|ASP Explorer hardpoints convergence]]
The Asp Explorer's six weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 medium hardpoints on the dorsal surface, 2 small hardpoints on the ventral surface on both sides of the cockpit, 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 directly ahead. Pilots should be aware that turreted weapons in both medium hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target and the turrets' line of fire. 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.
 
The primary pilot seat is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary pilot seat for [[Multicrew]] is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station. The Asp Explorer's [[Heat Vents]] are located on its central spine, in the area between its two fins.
 
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
|-
|-
! Name:
! System
| Asp Explorer
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|-
! Cost:
|Shinrarta Dezhra
| 6,661,153 CR
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|-
! Insurance:
|Brestla
| 300,000 CR
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
! Type:
|Akkadia
| Multipurpose
|Calvin Lawrence
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
! Faction:
|G 35-15
| --
|Cugnot Terminal
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
! Manufacturer:
|Lalande 4268
| [[Lakon|Lakon Spaceways]]
|Lowry Ring
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
! Maneuverability:
|Dinda
| --
|Ravenclan's Astro Lab
|15 Oct 2020
|15% discount
|-
|-
! Crew:
|Kokary
| 2
|Gidzenko Terminal
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
|EQ Pegasi
| 70 (Max 192)
|Merbold Ring
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
! Dimensions:
|Exioce
| --
|Miller Terminal
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
! Default Hyperspace Range:
|Avalon
| 13.12ly
|Noctilux
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
! Hull Mass:
|LP 131-66
| 508 T
|Vasilyev Vision
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
! Acceleration:
|LHS 2764A
| --
|Low Orbital
|15 Oct 2020
|
|-
|-
! Max [[Normal Speed]]:
|Sungai
| 254 m/s
|Willis Station
|-
|25 Nov 2020
! Max [[Boost Speed]]:
|
| 345 m/s
|-
! Hardpoints:
| 6 (4 Small, 2 Medium)
|}
|}


== Outfitting ==
==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.
{{main|Outfitting}}
 
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Asp Explorer.


Asp Explorer max class (starting class) for each outfit slot in table below:
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{| class="article-table article-table-selected" style="text-align: center;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
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! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
|-
| [[Small Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (Loaned)
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
 
|-
[[Pulse Laser]] (Loaned)
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 1
 
|-
--
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
 
|-
--
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
| F
|-
 
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
F
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
 
|-
--
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
 
|-
--
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| 1
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
 
|-
1
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
 
--
 
--
| 1
1
 
1
 
1
|-
|-
| Medium Hardpoint
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
| --
--
| --
 
--
| --
--
| 2
2
|-
|-
| Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
| --
 
--
 
--
 
--
|
--
 
--
 
--
 
--
| --
 
--
 
--
 
--
| 0
0
 
0
 
0
|-
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
| I
| 1
| 8
|-
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| Reactor Bay
| Power Plant
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 5 || 5
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| Thrusters Mounting
| Thrusters
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 5 || 5
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| Frame Shift Drive
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
|-
| Environment Control
| Environment Control
| Life Support
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 || 4
| H
| 4
| 4
|-
|-
| [[Power Coupling]]
| Power Coupling
| Power Distributor
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 4 || 4
| H
| 4
| 4
|-
|-
| Sensor Suite
| Sensor Suite
| Sensors
| [[Sensors]] || E || 5 || 5
| H
| 5
| 5
|-
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel Store
| Fuel tank
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
| F
|-
| 5
| rowspan="9" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| 5
| [[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
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
|-
|[[Internal Compartment]]s
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|
#Cargo Rack
#Cargo Rack
#Shield Generator
#Cargo Rack
#?
#?
#Cargo Rack
#Basic Discovery Scanner
|
#H
#H
#H
#H
#?
#?
#H
#H
|
#5
#5
#5
#2
#?
#?
#1
#1
|
#6
#6
#5
#3
#3
#3
#2
#2
|}
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
==Notes==
*The Asp Explorer was first revealed for ''Elite Dangerous'' in Newsletter #6.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref> It was first added to the game in beta version 2.0 on 30 September 2014.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* First revealed in Newsletter 6<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=94dad3b09c Newsletter #6]</ref>
*As of 16 December 2019, the Asp Explorer was one of the three most popular ships in ''Elite Dangerous'', the other two being the [[Cobra Mk III]] and the [[Python]].<ref name="5th">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/celebrating-5-years-of-elite-dangerous.533151/ Frontier Forums: Celebrating 5 years of Elite Dangerous!]</ref>
* Released with Beta 2.0 on 9/30/14.
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Meet The Asp Explorer - More Than Just Exploration Elite Dangerous Commercial
File:Join the Adventure - Elite Dangerous Asp Explorer
File:Elite Dangerous - Alcor
File:Elite Dangerous Horizons - MAIA
File:For the love of the game
File:Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer -Elite-Mango's Manual to the Asp Explorer
File:The Asp Explorer Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Relaxed Core Mining
</gallery>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Asp Explorer Concept Art.jpg|Asp Explorer Concept Art
File:Asp view.png|Asp View
File:OuuCM6w.png
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom View
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar
File:E-D - Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost
File:LightnShade-Shade.jpg|Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators uncovered
File:Image1.jpeg|Hi-res of Asp Explorer at a planetary outpost
File:Bp-asp-explorer.png|Lakon Asp Explorer
File:Asp Explorer Docked.png|Asp Explorer Docked
File:Tbf-voyager.png|Vibrant Green Asp in front of O star
File:Asp-Explorer-Cockpit.png|Asp Explorer cockpit
File:Asp-Explorer-Planet.png|Asp Explorer and Earth-like planet
File:Asp-Explorer-Horses-Scale.png|Asp Explorer and horses scaleAsp Explorer on surface of ringed planet with star in background
File:Asp-Explorer-Docked-Hangar.png|Asp Explorer docked in a hangar
File:Asp-Explorer-rear-and-planetary-ring.png|Asp Explorer and planetary ring
File:ED-Asp-Explorer-and-Anemones.png|Asp Explorer and anemones
File:Asp-Explorer-and-Brown-Dwarf-space.png|Asp Explorer and a Brown Dwarf
File:Lakon-AE-Full.jpg|Asp Explorer Holo-Screen Contest Winner by Miles Miller
File:Asp Explorer and Outpost.jpg|Asp Explorer and Outpost
File:Beluga Asp Sidewinder Ship Scale.jpg|Beluga Asp Sidewinder ship scale
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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