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{{quote|Manufactured by Faulcon deLacy, the Python | {{quote|Manufactured by Faulcon deLacy, the Python Mk II is a redesign of an iconic vessel. Reimagined as a combat ship that sacrifices internal space for increased manoeuvrability, firepower and defence. With six hardpoints, it can go head-to-head with larger ships, while its improved agility allows it to handle smaller vessels without having to rely on turret weapons. The redesigned hull offers superior management of overcharged Frame Shift Drives.|In-Game Description}} | ||
{{ShipInfobox | {{ShipInfobox | ||
| image = Python MkII space.jpg | | image = Python MkII space.jpg | ||
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy | | manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy | ||
| yearsproduced =3310-Present | | yearsproduced = 3310-Present | ||
| type = | | type = Combat | ||
| cost = 59,255,259 | | cost = 59,255,259 | ||
| arx = 16, | | arx = 16,520 | ||
| insurance = | | insurance =3,376,368 | ||
| factionreq = | | factionreq = | ||
| factionrank = | | factionrank = | ||
| expansionreq = | | expansionreq = Odyssey | ||
| landingpad = Medium | | landingpad = Medium | ||
| dimensions = 88.4m x 67.5m x 17.3m | | dimensions = 88.4m x 67.5m x 17.3m | ||
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| multicrew = Yes | | multicrew = Yes | ||
| fighterhangar = No | | fighterhangar = No | ||
| hullmass = | | hullmass = 450 | ||
| masslock = | | masslock =17 | ||
| armour = | | armour = 504 | ||
| armourhardness = | | armourhardness =70 | ||
| shields = | | shields = 316 | ||
| heatcapacity = | | heatcapacity =260 | ||
| fuelcapacity = | | fuelcapacity = 16 | ||
| manoeuvrability = | | manoeuvrability = 4 | ||
| topspeed = | | topspeed = 261 | ||
| maxtopspeed = | | maxtopspeed =297 | ||
| boostspeed = | | boostspeed = 352 | ||
| maxboostspeed = | | maxboostspeed =400 | ||
| jumprange = | | jumprange = 18.11 | ||
| maxjumprange = | | maxjumprange = 26.71 | ||
| cargocapacity = | | cargocapacity = 10 | ||
| maxcargocapacity = | | maxcargocapacity = 96 | ||
| utility = 6 | | utility = 6 | ||
| small = | | small = | ||
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| large = 4 | | large = 4 | ||
| huge = | | huge = | ||
| size1 = | | size1 =2 | ||
| size2 = 1 | | size2 = 1 | ||
| size3 = 1 | | size3 = 1 | ||
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| size8 = | | size8 = | ||
| reservedic = | | reservedic = | ||
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The '''Python | The '''Python Mk II''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. This vessel is a [[combat]]-focused redesign of its multipurpose predecessor, the [[Python]]. It became purchasable with [[credits]] for [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|Odyssey]] owners on 7 Aug 2024. | ||
This is the first new ship added to | == Overview == | ||
{{ | There are 2 variants: Standard and Stellar. The Stellar version is listed in the [[Pre-Built Ships]] section via the main menu. The Standard variant has nearly identical [[Outfitting]] as normal [[ships]]. The Stellar variant is equipped by default with four [[Multi-Cannon|Multi-Cannons]] and two [[Pulse Laser|Pulse Lasers]]. | ||
The Mk II is highly lethal in combat. It comes with six [[hardpoint]] slots, four of which are Class 3 and the remainder Class 2s, making its potential damage output more akin to a large ship. This combined with its maneuverability makes the Python Mk II exceptionally well suited for combat activities such as [[Pirate|Piracy]], [[Bounty Hunting]], [[Assassin|Assassination]], and [[Xeno Hunter|Xeno Hunting]]. | |||
The Mk II can carry a maximum of 96 t of cargo, which is dwarfed by the 294 t cargo capacity of the [[Python|Mk I]], making the Mk II much less effective for activities such as [[Trader|trading]] or [[Miner|mining]] compared to its predecessor. | |||
The Mk II has a higher default unladen [[jump range]] of 18.11 ly versus the Mk I's 8.25 ly due to the 5C [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO-capable Frame Shift Drive]] coming preinstalled. When equipped with identical FSDs, the Mk II and Mk I have very similar jump ranges—19.93 ly and 19.48 ly, respectively. However, when outfitted for jump range, the difference is much larger—26.71 ly and 31.63 ly. The gap widens even more dramatically when [[Engineers|engineering]] is added to the equation. | |||
The Mk II was designed from the ground up for supercruise overcharge, giving it much better handling, less thermal load, less fuel consumption, and better acceleration and deceleration while using SCO compared to all previous ships. | |||
The hardpoint placement is identical to the Python's, except with an additional dorsally-mounted large hardpoint behind the cockpit, between the other two dorsal large hardpoints. | |||
== Development == | |||
The Python Mk II was the first new ship added to Elite Dangerous since the addition of the Mamba in 2018. [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]] announced in a [[Frontier Unlocked]] livestream that the Mk II will be added with a free update in 2024. Elite partners got early access on a test server on 1 May 2024.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1cgjxcw/elite_partners_may_1st_python_mk2_test_drive/ Elite Partners May 1st Python MK2 test drive!] - Reddit 30 April 2024</ref> This ship became available for early access for 16,250 [[ARX]] on 7 May 2024. It became available for purchase by Odyssey owners using in-game [[credits]] on 7 Aug 2024. {{clr}} | |||
==Purchase Locations== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" | |||
!System | |||
!Station | |||
! Date Seen | |||
!Discount | |||
|- | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
|} | |||
More purchase locations can be found on [https://inara.cz/elite/nearest-outfitting/?formbrief=1&pa3%5B%5D=xship61&ps1=Sol&pi18=0&pi19=0&pi17=0 Inara.cz] | |||
==Outfitting== | |||
{{main|Outfitting}} | |||
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default loadout for the Python Mk II. | |||
{| 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="4" |[[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]] | |||
| ''Empty''||--||--|| 3 | |||
|- | |||
|''Empty''||--|| -- || 3 | |||
|- | |||
| ''Empty''||--|| --|| 3 | |||
|- | |||
|''Empty'' | |||
| -- | |||
| -- | |||
|3 | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="6" |Utility Mount | |||
| ''Empty'' ||--||--||0 | |||
|- | |||
|''Empty'' || -- ||--||0 | |||
|- | |||
|''Empty'' || -- ||--||0 | |||
|- | |||
|''Empty'' || -- ||--||0 | |||
|- | |||
| ''Empty''||--||-- || 0 | |||
|- | |||
|''Empty''||-- || -- ||0 | |||
|- | |||
|[[Bulkheads]] | |||
|[[Lightweight Alloys]] || C ||1||1 | |||
|- | |||
|Reactor Bay | |||
|[[Power Plant]] || E ||6||6 | |||
|- | |||
| Thrusters Mounting | |||
|[[Thrusters]] ||E||6||6 | |||
|- | |||
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | |||
|[[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]]|| C || 5 || 5 | |||
|- | |||
|Environment Control | |||
| [[Life Support]] || E || 4 ||4 | |||
|- | |||
|Power Coupling | |||
| [[Power Distributor]] || E||6||6 | |||
|- | |||
|Sensor Suite | |||
|[[Sensors]] || E || 5||5 | |||
|- | |||
|Fuel Store | |||
|[[Fuel Tank]] [x16]|| C || 4 ||4 | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="7" |[[Internal Compartment]]s | |||
| [[Shield Generator]]||E||6|| 6 | |||
|- | |||
| ''Empty'' ||--|| -- || 4 | |||
|- | |||
| ''Empty''|| -- || -- || 3 | |||
|- | |||
| ''Empty''|| -- || -- || 2 | |||
|- | |||
|[[Cargo Rack]] [x2] | |||
|E|| 1 || 1 | |||
|- | |||
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E ||1 ||1 | |||
|- | |||
| (PAS) || I||1 ||1 | |||
|}* ''(L) = Loaned Module'' | |||
* ''[x#] = Capacity'' | |||
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]'' | |||
== Video == | == Video == | ||
<gallery position="center"> | <gallery position="center"> | ||
File:Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked February 2024 - Titans, Python MKII and more! | File:Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked February 2024 - Titans, Python MKII and more! | ||
File:Elite Dangerous - Python MK II - Release Trailer | |||
File:Elite Dangerous - Python MKII- performance comparison to FDL-Python -raw tests- | |||
File:Three GREAT AX builds for the Python Mk2 | |||
File:Elite dangerous- Python MKII "Punisher" | |||
File:Python MKII "First Impressions" -MUSIC EDIT- | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Python MkII concept front.jpg|Python | File:Python MkII concept front.jpg|Python Mk II concept front | ||
File:Python MkII concept rear.jpg|Python | File:Python MkII concept rear.jpg|Python Mk II concept rear | ||
File:Python MkII space.jpg|Python | File:Python MkII space.jpg|Python Mk II in space | ||
File: | File:Python MkII docked.jpg|Python Mk II docked | ||
File:Python MkII underside.jpg|Python Mk II underside | |||
File:Python Mk II ELW.jpg|Python Mk II and Earth-like world | |||
File:Python Mk II Venom Cyber paint job.jpg|Python Mk II Venom Cyber paint job | |||
File:ED Odyssey Python Mk II Scorpion.jpg|Python Mk II, Scorpion official art | |||
File:Python Mk II ruby paintjob.jpg|Python Mk II ruby paintjob | |||
File:Python Mk II vs Federal Corvette.jpg|Python Mk II vs Federal Corvette | |||
File:Python Mk II Cockpit.jpg|Python Mk II Cockpit | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references | <references /> | ||
{{ShipNavbox}} | {{ShipNavbox}} | ||
[[Category:Fighters]] | |||
[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]] | |||
[[ru:Python MkII]] | [[ru:Python MkII]] | ||
[[ | [[uk: Python MkII]] | ||
[[ | [[zh:Python_Mk_II]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:53, 16 October 2026
The Python Mk II is a medium ship produced by Faulcon DeLacy. This vessel is a combat-focused redesign of its multipurpose predecessor, the Python. It became purchasable with credits for Odyssey owners on 7 Aug 2024.
Overview
There are 2 variants: Standard and Stellar. The Stellar version is listed in the Pre-Built Ships section via the main menu. The Standard variant has nearly identical Outfitting as normal ships. The Stellar variant is equipped by default with four Multi-Cannons and two Pulse Lasers.
The Mk II is highly lethal in combat. It comes with six hardpoint slots, four of which are Class 3 and the remainder Class 2s, making its potential damage output more akin to a large ship. This combined with its maneuverability makes the Python Mk II exceptionally well suited for combat activities such as Piracy, Bounty Hunting, Assassination, and Xeno Hunting.
The Mk II can carry a maximum of 96 t of cargo, which is dwarfed by the 294 t cargo capacity of the Mk I, making the Mk II much less effective for activities such as trading or mining compared to its predecessor.
The Mk II has a higher default unladen jump range of 18.11 ly versus the Mk I's 8.25 ly due to the 5C SCO-capable Frame Shift Drive coming preinstalled. When equipped with identical FSDs, the Mk II and Mk I have very similar jump ranges—19.93 ly and 19.48 ly, respectively. However, when outfitted for jump range, the difference is much larger—26.71 ly and 31.63 ly. The gap widens even more dramatically when engineering is added to the equation.
The Mk II was designed from the ground up for supercruise overcharge, giving it much better handling, less thermal load, less fuel consumption, and better acceleration and deceleration while using SCO compared to all previous ships.
The hardpoint placement is identical to the Python's, except with an additional dorsally-mounted large hardpoint behind the cockpit, between the other two dorsal large hardpoints.
Development
The Python Mk II was the first new ship added to Elite Dangerous since the addition of the Mamba in 2018. Frontier announced in a Frontier Unlocked livestream that the Mk II will be added with a free update in 2024. Elite partners got early access on a test server on 1 May 2024.[1] This ship became available for early access for 16,250 ARX on 7 May 2024. It became available for purchase by Odyssey owners using in-game credits on 7 Aug 2024.
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - |
More purchase locations can be found on Inara.cz
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default loadout for the Python Mk II.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Hardpoint | Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 |
| Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 2 | |
| Large Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 3 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | 0 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | C | 1 | 1 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 6 | 6 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | E | 6 | 6 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive (SCO) | C | 5 | 5 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | E | 4 | 4 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | E | 6 | 6 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x16] | C | 4 | 4 |
| Internal Compartments | Shield Generator | E | 6 | 6 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Cargo Rack [x2] | E | 1 | 1 | |
| Supercruise Assist | E | 1 | 1 | |
| (PAS) | I | 1 | 1 |
* (L) = Loaned Module
- [x#] = Capacity
- (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite
Video
Gallery
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Python Mk II concept front
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Python Mk II concept rear
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Python Mk II in space
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Python Mk II docked
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Python Mk II underside
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Python Mk II and Earth-like world
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Python Mk II Venom Cyber paint job
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Python Mk II, Scorpion official art
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Python Mk II ruby paintjob
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Python Mk II vs Federal Corvette
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Python Mk II Cockpit
References
- ↑ Elite Partners May 1st Python MK2 test drive! - Reddit 30 April 2024
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