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The Nomad is also useful as a personal dropship for [[settlement]] missions. It excels at low-altitude reconnaissance, bypass anti-aircraft defenses and land directly in the middle of hostile settlements. However, it cannot transport other [[Commander|commanders]] and it cannot [[Docking|dock]] at a [[starport]] or [[outpost]].   
The Nomad is also useful as a personal dropship for [[settlement]] missions. It excels at low-altitude reconnaissance, bypass anti-aircraft defenses and land directly in the middle of hostile settlements. However, it cannot transport other [[Commander|commanders]] and it cannot [[Docking|dock]] at a [[starport]] or [[outpost]].   


The Nomad purchased via an early access ARX bundle has infinite redeploys. If bought for credits it will have a limited number of redeploys before requiring to be restocked at a market.
The Nomad purchased via an early access ARX bundle has infinite redeploys. If bought for credits it will have a limited number of redeploys before requiring to be restocked at a market.{{cite}}
 
== Compatible ships ==
== Compatible ships ==
The Nomad requires a medium or large [[Ships|ship]] with an Mk I or Mk II Vessel Hangar.
The Nomad requires a medium or large [[Ships|ship]] with an Mk I or Mk II Vessel Hangar.


'''Mk I Vessel Hangar<ref name=":2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-nomad-ship-availability-update.647854/#post-10837894 Elite Dangerous | Nomad Ship Availability Update] - 22 June 2026 - Frontier Forums</ref>'''
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|+'''Compatible ships'''<ref name=":2">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-nomad-ship-availability-update.647854/#post-10837894 Elite Dangerous | Nomad Ship Availability Update] - 22 June 2026 - Frontier Forums</ref>
* Alliance Crusader (Class 5-6)
!Ship
* Anaconda (Class 5-7)
!Class
* Beluga Liner (Class 5-6)
!Vessel Hangar type
* Caspian Explorer (Class 5-7)
!Landing pad size
* Federal Corvette (Class 5-7)
|-
* Federal Gunship (Class 5-6)
|[[Alliance Crusader]]
* Imperial Cutter (Class 5-7)
|Class 5-6
* Keelback (Class 5)
|Mk I
* Krait Mk II (Class 5-6)
|Medium
* Panther Clipper Mk II (Class 5-7)
|-
* Type-9 Heavy (Class 5-7)
|[[Anaconda]]
* Type-10 Defender (Class 5-7)
|Class 5-7
* Type-11 Prospector (Class 5-6)
|Mk I
 
|Large
'''Mk II Vessel Hangar<ref name=":2" />'''
|-
 
|[[Beluga Liner]]
* Caspian Explorer (Class 5-7)
|Class 5-6
* Panther Clipper Mk II (Class 5-7)
|Mk I
* Type-11 Prospector (Class 5-6)
|Large
|-
|[[Caspian Explorer]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I, Mk II
|Large
|-
|[[Federal Corvette]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Federal Gunship]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I
|Medium
|-
|[[Imperial Cutter]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Keelback]]
|Class 5
|Mk I
|Medium
|-
|[[Krait Mk II]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I
|Medium
|-
|[[Panther Clipper Mk II]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I, Mk II
|Large
|-
|[[Type-9 Heavy]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Type-10 Defender]]
|Class 5-7
|Mk I
|Large
|-
|[[Type-11 Prospector]]
|Class 5-6
|Mk I, Mk II
|Medium
|}


== Internal kits ==
== Internal kits ==
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* This is the first flyable vessel with a ship interior. You can seamlessly walk between the exterior and interior when landed.
* This is the first flyable vessel with a ship interior. You can seamlessly walk between the exterior and interior when landed.
* The main ship can be dismissed via the in-game menu so the Nomad is untethered.
* The main ship can be dismissed via the in-game menu so the Nomad is untethered.
* You can launch the ship in orbit of a planet, but traveling to the surface takes a long time.
* You can launch the ship in orbit of a planet, but traveling to the surface takes a long time.
* Minimum altitude to launch the Nomad is 500m.
* If the Nomad is destroyed you lose all exobiology data.
* If the Nomad is destroyed you lose all exobiology data.


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File:The NOMAD- Biggest Questions Answered, Secret Revealed - Elite Dangerous
File:The NOMAD- Biggest Questions Answered, Secret Revealed - Elite Dangerous
File:Elite Dangerous - Nomad- high G check, comparison to SLF, maneuverings and features
File:Elite Dangerous - Nomad- high G check, comparison to SLF, maneuverings and features
File:The Nomad - The SLV That Changes Exobiology -Elite Dangerous-
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File:Nomad and Planet.jpg|Nomad and planet
File:Nomad and Planet.jpg|Nomad and planet
File:Nomad Landed.jpeg|Nomad landed
File:Nomad Landed.jpeg|Nomad landed
File:Nomad Vessel Cockpit HUD.jpg|Nomad Vessel Cockpit HUD
File:Nomad Exobio.jpg|Nomad exobio
File:Nomad Exobio.jpg|Nomad exobio
File:Nomad in Space.jpg|Nomad in space
File:Nomad in Space.jpg|Nomad in space
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File:Nomad on Icy Planet.jpg|Nomad on icy planet
File:Nomad on Icy Planet.jpg|Nomad on icy planet
File:Nomad Planet Rise.jpg|Nomad above moon and planet rise
File:Nomad Planet Rise.jpg|Nomad above moon and planet rise
File:Caspian and Nomad at Settlement.jpg|Caspian and Nomad at a settlement
File:Rhino Nomad and Type-11 Prospector.jpg|Rhino, Nomad and Type-11 Prospector
File:Nomad SLV and Planet Sky.jpg|Nomad SLV and Planet Sky
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