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* the [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] (which already existed in Classes 2 to 7), and
* the [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]] (which already existed in Classes 2 to 7), and
* the new [[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 [[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:
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:
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* 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]].
* 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 544Ly with 310 tonnes of fuel and a 1E fuel scoop for supercharging).<ref name=":02" />
* 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 ==
== Videos ==
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File:The Caspian Is HERE — Elite Dangerous’ New Exploration Ship (Early Access Preview)
File:The Caspian Is HERE — Elite Dangerous’ New Exploration Ship (Early Access Preview)
File:Elite Dangerous - New gameplay awaits ALL commanders with the CASPIAN
File:Elite Dangerous - New gameplay awaits ALL commanders with the CASPIAN
File:Sol to Colonia Caspian Speed Run (39m 55s)
File:Elite Dangerous - Voyage
File:Elite Dangerous - Voyage
File:Caspian Explorer Standard vs Stellar vs Galactic - Elite Dangerous
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 - Caspian Explorer- comparison to Anaconda. Jump, speed, shield, sco, combat tests
File:Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds (cinematic) -unofficial-
File:Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds (cinematic) -unofficial-
File:Sol to Colonia Speed Record (36m 48s)
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File:Caspian Explorer in Hangar.jpeg|Caspian Explorer in Hangar
File:Caspian Explorer in Hangar.jpeg|Caspian Explorer in Hangar
File:Caspian Explorer Sideview.jpg|Caspian Explorer sideview
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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