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|manufacturer=Zorgon Peterson

|yearsproduced=3311-Present

|image=Caspian Explorer ~~Concept Art 1~~.jpg

|image=Caspian Explorer and Neutron Star.jpg

|type=Explorer

|expansionreq=Odyssey

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|multicrew=Yes

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{{Quote|With cutting-edge modular compatibility, the Caspian Explorer is an attractive choice for pilots with dreams of exploring the galaxy in style. It offers full integration with several Mk II modules to provide an expansive hyperjump range, optimised orbital glides, expert thruster control and a remarkable FSD supercharge capacity. Zorgon Peterson have also packed the Caspian Explorer with plenty of internal module slots to accommodate one’s personal loadout needs.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Caspian Explorer''' is a large [[Explorer|exploration]] ship produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. The ship was announced on 4 November 2025 and early access for [[ARX]] began on 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog November Dev Blog] - 25 Nov 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref>

The '''Caspian Explorer''' is a large [[Explorer|exploration]] ship produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. The ship was announced on 4 November 2025 and early access for [[ARX]] began on 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog November Dev Blog] - 25 Nov 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref> The ship became available for purchase with credits on 23 March 2026.

== Overview ==

The Caspian Explorer's hull design is saucer-shaped, low profile with 6 main engine exhausts, 4 of which are on 2 movable nacelles on either side of the ship that retract and extend laterally.<ref name=":0" /> The ship's cockpit canopy sits flush against the hull, giving all crew members a panoramic vertical view at the expense of considerable external side views.

[[File:Convergence caspian.png|thumb|250px|Caspian hardpoints convergence]] The Caspian Explorer's hull design is saucer-shaped, low profile with 6 main engine exhausts, 4 of which are on 2 movable nacelles on either side of the ship that retract and extend laterally.<ref name=":0" /> The ship's cockpit canopy sits flush against the hull, giving all crew members a panoramic vertical view at the expense of considerable external side views.

The Caspian Explorer can be ~~outfitted~~ with the ~~following Mk II modules~~:

The Caspian Explorer is the first ship that can be fitted with a Class 8 [[hyperdrive]]. Two types of Class 8 [[Frame Shift Drive]] were introduced at the same time as the ship:

* ~~Supercharged~~ Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO), which increases the multiplier effect of [[Fuel Scoop]]ing from the jet cones of white dwarfs and neutron stars to 200% and 500%, respectively.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel] - 02 Dec 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref>

* Ablative ~~Armour~~, which ~~supports gravity drops~~ of up to 75 degrees and features glide speeds of up to 3500 m/s.

* the [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] (which already existed in Classes 2 to 7), and

* Gravity Optimised Thrusters, which are tuned for flight within gravity wells and provide a more powerful thrust when the equipped ship is near a planetary surface.<ref name=":1" />

* the [[Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]], which increases the multiplier effect of [[Fuel Scoop]]ing from the jet cones of white dwarfs and neutron stars to 200% and 500%, respectively.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel] - 02 Dec 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref>

The Caspian Explorer is also the first ship that, at the time of its paid ARX early access introduction, has exclusive access to [[Internal Compartment#Core Internal|core internal modules]] that are not available to any other ship. Three such modules were introduced along with the ship:

* [[Frame Shift Drive]] - the Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO) mentioned above;

* [[Bulkheads]] - new [[Bulkheads#Mk II Ablative|Mk II Ablative]] versions of all existing bulkhead armour types, which support planetary entry descents of up to 75 degrees and features glide speeds of up to 3500 m/s;

* [[Thrusters]] - [[Mk II Gravity Optimised Thrusters]], which are tuned for flight within gravity wells and provide a more powerful thrust when the equipped ship is near a planetary surface.<ref name=":1" />

== Outfitting ==

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== Development ==

The '''Caspian Explorer''' was revealed in a Developer Log Video on YouTube on 4 November 2025, ~~with~~ early access for [[ARX]] ~~planned for~~ 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kQYtfz1sk Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 4 November 2025] - YouTube</ref><ref name=":1" />

The '''Caspian Explorer''' was revealed in a Developer Log Video on YouTube on 4 November 2025, and released via early access for [[ARX]] on 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kQYtfz1sk Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 4 November 2025] - YouTube</ref><ref name=":1" /> The ship became available for purchase with credits on 23 March 2026.

== Notes ==

* The ship design has similarities with the USS Voyager (NCC-74656) of the ~~live-action, sci-fi series~~ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Star_Trek%3A_Voyager Star Trek~~: ~~Voyager~~] (~~1995–2001~~).

* The ship design has numerous similarities with many starships of the science fiction franchise [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek Star Trek], (1965–present), including the [[startrekwiki:Enterprise_(NX-01)|Enterprise]] (NX-01) and its sister ships of the [[startrekwiki:NX_class#Ships_in_class|NX-Class]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Voyager_(Star_Trek) USS Voyager] (NCC-74656, Intrepid-Class), the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Defiant USS Defiant] (NX-74205, Defiant-Class), the [[startrekwiki:Centaur_type|Centaur-Class frigates]], and the [[startrekwiki:Akira_class|Akira-Class heavy cruisers]].

* CMDR Steve Falken did a speedrun with the Caspian from [[Sol]] to [[Colonia]] with 49 jumps in 39 min and 55 sec.<ref name=":02">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b9-0LWYzlg Sol to Colonia Caspian Speed Run (39m 55s)] - CMDR Steve Falken - YouTube - 5 Dec 2025</ref> A max single jump of 544 ly with 310 tonnes of fuel and a 1E fuel scoop for supercharging).<ref name=":02" />

* The [[Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] allows engineered Caspian Explorers to achieve jump ranges exceeding 500 ly, reaching up to 556 ly. It is therefore possible to reach systems inaccessible to any other ship and fleet carriers in the game. If the destination system does not contain a neutron star, this jump will permanently strand the Caspian Explorer used. One such system is HD 20611.

== Videos ==

File:Elite Dangerous - Developer Log - 4 November 2025

File:Elite Dangerous- Caspian Explorer - Available Now

File:The Caspian Is HERE — Elite Dangerous’ New Exploration Ship (Early Access Preview)

File:Elite Dangerous- Caspian Explorer - ~~Available Now~~

File:Elite Dangerous - New gameplay awaits ALL commanders with the CASPIAN

File:Elite Dangerous - Voyage

File:Caspian Explorer Standard vs Stellar vs Galactic - Elite Dangerous

File:Elite Dangerous - Caspian Explorer- comparison to Anaconda. Jump, speed, shield, sco, combat tests

File:Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds (cinematic) -unofficial-

File:Sol to Colonia Speed Record (36m 48s)

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File:Caspian Explorer in Lagrange Cloud.jpg|Caspian Explorer in Lagrange Cloud

File:Caspian Explorer Cockpit Sideview.jpg|Caspian Explorer Cockpit Sideview

File:Caspian Explorer and Neutron Star.jpg|Caspian Explorer and Neutron Star

File:Caspian Explorer in Hangar.jpeg|Caspian Explorer in Hangar

File:Caspian Explorer Sideview.jpg|Caspian Explorer sideview

File:Caspian Explorer Hull Underside.jpg|Caspian Explorer Hull Underside

File:Lagrange Cloud and Caspian Explorer.jpg|Lagrange Cloud and Caspian Explorer

File:Caspian and Galaxy 1500 ly below Colonia.jpg|Caspian and Galaxy 1500 ly below Colonia

File:Caspian Explorer and Umbrella Mollusc.jpg|Caspian Explorer and Umbrella Mollusc

File:Caspian Explorer and Star Rise.jpg|Caspian Explorer and Star Rise

File:Caspian Explorer Departure from Planet.jpg|Caspian Explorer departure from planet

File:Caspian and Nomad at Settlement.jpg|Caspian and Nomad at a settlement

File:Sagittarius A and Caspian 3312.jpg|Sagittarius A and Caspian in 3312

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 |manufacturer=Zorgon Peterson
 |yearsproduced=3311-Present
-|image=Caspian Explorer Concept Art 1.jpg
+|image=Caspian Explorer and Neutron Star.jpg
 |type=Explorer
 |expansionreq=Odyssey
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 |seats=4
 |multicrew=Yes
-|scooptimised=Yes|medium=6|large=1|size1=3|size2=1|size3=1|size4=2|size5=4|size6=2|size7=1|dimensions=126.7m x 104.5m x 27.6m|fighterhangar=Yes|hullmass=950|armour=621|shields=196|manoeuvrability=2|topspeed=205|boostspeed=283|jumprange=21.83|maxjumprange=|cargocapacity=96|arx=19,020|cost=194,861,290|utility=6|fuelcapacity=128}}
+|scooptimised=Yes|medium=6|large=1|size1=3|size2=1|size3=1|size4=2|size5=4|size6=2|size7=1|dimensions=126.7m x 104.5m x 27.6m|fighterhangar=Yes|hullmass=950|armour=621|shields=196|manoeuvrability=2|topspeed=205|boostspeed=283|jumprange=21.83|maxjumprange=44.68|cargocapacity=96|arx=19,020|cost=194,861,290|utility=6|fuelcapacity=128|armourhardness=60|maxcargocapacity=434|maxtopspeed=237|maxboostspeed=326}}
 {{Quote|With cutting-edge modular compatibility, the Caspian Explorer is an attractive choice for pilots with dreams of exploring the galaxy in style. It offers full integration with several Mk II modules to provide an expansive hyperjump range, optimised orbital glides, expert thruster control and a remarkable FSD supercharge capacity. Zorgon Peterson have also packed the Caspian Explorer with plenty of internal module slots to accommodate one’s personal loadout needs.|In-Game Description}}
-The '''Caspian Explorer''' is a large [[Explorer|exploration]] ship produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. The ship was announced on 4 November 2025 and early access for [[ARX]] began on 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog November Dev Blog] - 25 Nov 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref>
+The '''Caspian Explorer''' is a large [[Explorer|exploration]] ship produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. The ship was announced on 4 November 2025 and early access for [[ARX]] began on 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog November Dev Blog] - 25 Nov 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref> The ship became available for purchase with credits on 23 March 2026.
 == Overview ==
-The Caspian Explorer's hull design is saucer-shaped, low profile with 6 main engine exhausts, 4 of which are on 2 movable nacelles on either side of the ship that retract and extend laterally.<ref name=":0" /> The ship's cockpit canopy sits flush against the hull, giving all crew members a panoramic vertical view at the expense of considerable external side views.
+[[File:Convergence caspian.png|thumb|250px|Caspian hardpoints convergence]] The Caspian Explorer's hull design is saucer-shaped, low profile with 6 main engine exhausts, 4 of which are on 2 movable nacelles on either side of the ship that retract and extend laterally.<ref name=":0" /> The ship's cockpit canopy sits flush against the hull, giving all crew members a panoramic vertical view at the expense of considerable external side views.
-The Caspian Explorer can be outfitted with the following Mk II modules:
+The Caspian Explorer is the first ship that can be fitted with a Class 8 [[hyperdrive]]. Two types of Class 8 [[Frame Shift Drive]] were introduced at the same time as the ship:
-* Supercharged Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO), which increases the multiplier effect of [[Fuel Scoop]]ing from the jet cones of white dwarfs and neutron stars to 200% and 500%, respectively.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel] - 02 Dec 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref>
-* Ablative Armour, which supports gravity drops of up to 75 degrees and features glide speeds of up to 3500 m/s.
+* the [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] (which already existed in Classes 2 to 7), and
-* Gravity Optimised Thrusters, which are tuned for flight within gravity wells and provide a more powerful thrust when the equipped ship is near a planetary surface.<ref name=":1" />
+* the [[Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]], which increases the multiplier effect of [[Fuel Scoop]]ing from the jet cones of white dwarfs and neutron stars to 200% and 500%, respectively.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel] - 02 Dec 2025 - Elite Dangerous website</ref>
+The Caspian Explorer is also the first ship that, at the time of its paid ARX early access introduction, has exclusive access to [[Internal Compartment#Core Internal|core internal modules]] that are not available to any other ship. Three such modules were introduced along with the ship:
+* [[Frame Shift Drive]] - the Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO) mentioned above;
+* [[Bulkheads]] - new [[Bulkheads#Mk II Ablative|Mk II Ablative]] versions of all existing bulkhead armour types, which support planetary entry descents of up to 75 degrees and features glide speeds of up to 3500 m/s;
+* [[Thrusters]] - [[Mk II Gravity Optimised Thrusters]], which are tuned for flight within gravity wells and provide a more powerful thrust when the equipped ship is near a planetary surface.<ref name=":1" />
 == Outfitting ==
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 == Development ==
-The '''Caspian Explorer''' was revealed in a Developer Log Video on YouTube on 4 November 2025, with early access for [[ARX]] planned for 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kQYtfz1sk Elite Dangerous | Developer Log -  4 November 2025] - YouTube</ref><ref name=":1" />
+The '''Caspian Explorer''' was revealed in a Developer Log Video on YouTube on 4 November 2025, and released via early access for [[ARX]] on 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kQYtfz1sk Elite Dangerous | Developer Log -  4 November 2025] - YouTube</ref><ref name=":1" /> The ship became available for purchase with credits on 23 March 2026.
 == Notes ==
-* The ship design has similarities with the USS Voyager (NCC-74656) of the live-action, sci-fi series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek%3A_Voyager Star Trek: Voyager] (1995–2001).
+* The ship design has numerous similarities with many starships of the science fiction franchise [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek Star Trek], (1965–present), including the [[startrekwiki:Enterprise_(NX-01)|Enterprise]] (NX-01) and its sister ships of the [[startrekwiki:NX_class#Ships_in_class|NX-Class]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Voyager_(Star_Trek) USS Voyager] (NCC-74656, Intrepid-Class), the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Defiant USS Defiant] (NX-74205, Defiant-Class), the [[startrekwiki:Centaur_type|Centaur-Class frigates]], and the [[startrekwiki:Akira_class|Akira-Class heavy cruisers]].
+* CMDR Steve Falken did a speedrun with the Caspian from [[Sol]] to [[Colonia]] with 49 jumps in 39 min and 55 sec.<ref name=":02">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b9-0LWYzlg Sol to Colonia Caspian Speed Run (39m 55s)] - CMDR Steve Falken - YouTube - 5 Dec 2025</ref> A max single jump of 544 ly with 310 tonnes of fuel and a 1E fuel scoop for supercharging).<ref name=":02" />
+* The [[Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] allows engineered Caspian Explorers to achieve jump ranges exceeding 500 ly, reaching up to 556 ly. It is therefore possible to reach systems inaccessible to any other ship and fleet carriers in the game. If the destination system does not contain a neutron star, this jump will permanently strand the Caspian Explorer used. One such system is HD 20611.
 == Videos ==
 <gallery>
 File:Elite Dangerous - Developer Log - 4 November 2025
+File:Elite Dangerous- Caspian Explorer - Available Now
 File:The Caspian Is HERE — Elite Dangerous’ New Exploration Ship (Early Access Preview)
-File:Elite Dangerous- Caspian Explorer - Available Now
+File:Elite Dangerous - New gameplay awaits ALL commanders with the CASPIAN
+File:Elite Dangerous - Voyage
+File:Caspian Explorer Standard vs Stellar vs Galactic - Elite Dangerous
+File:Elite Dangerous - Caspian Explorer- comparison to Anaconda. Jump, speed, shield, sco, combat tests
+File:Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds (cinematic) -unofficial-
+File:Sol to Colonia Speed Record (36m 48s)
 </gallery>
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 File:Caspian Explorer in Lagrange Cloud.jpg|Caspian Explorer in Lagrange Cloud
 File:Caspian Explorer Cockpit Sideview.jpg|Caspian Explorer Cockpit Sideview
+File:Caspian Explorer and Neutron Star.jpg|Caspian Explorer and Neutron Star
+File:Caspian Explorer in Hangar.jpeg|Caspian Explorer in Hangar
+File:Caspian Explorer Sideview.jpg|Caspian Explorer sideview
+File:Caspian Explorer Hull Underside.jpg|Caspian Explorer Hull Underside
+File:Lagrange Cloud and Caspian Explorer.jpg|Lagrange Cloud and Caspian Explorer
+File:Caspian and Galaxy 1500 ly below Colonia.jpg|Caspian and Galaxy 1500 ly below Colonia
+File:Caspian Explorer and Umbrella Mollusc.jpg|Caspian Explorer and Umbrella Mollusc
+File:Caspian Explorer and Star Rise.jpg|Caspian Explorer and Star Rise
+File:Caspian Explorer Departure from Planet.jpg|Caspian Explorer departure from planet
+File:Caspian and Nomad at Settlement.jpg|Caspian and Nomad at a settlement
+File:Sagittarius A and Caspian 3312.jpg|Sagittarius A and Caspian in 3312
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+[[zh:Caspian Explorer]]
 [[Category:Ships]]
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 [[Category:Explorers]]

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