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The '''Mandalay''' is a medium explorer [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It is touted as the next-generation of [[Explorer|exploration]] ships.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwO1Yhk5zbU Elite Dangerous | Frontier Unlocked Highlight | Mandalay Gameplay] - Elite Dangerous on YouTube - 26 September 2024</ref> Early access started on 31 October 2024.<ref name=":2" />  
{{quote|Zorgon Peterson has created a new breed of exploration vessel, designed to better handle planetary flight through the use of advanced micro thrusters to compensate for varied gravitational forces. The Mandalay offers pilots both an incredible jump range and a superior planetary exploration experience. With state-of-the-art drive stabilisers and an integrated polymer weave hull, the Mandalay’s design also allows superior management of overcharged Frame Shift Drives.|In-Game Description}}
 
The '''Mandalay''' is a medium explorer [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It is touted as the next-generation of [[Explorer|exploration]] ships with [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|FSD (SCO)]] optimization.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwO1Yhk5zbU Elite Dangerous | Frontier Unlocked Highlight | Mandalay Gameplay] - Elite Dangerous on YouTube - 26 September 2024</ref> Early access for [[ARX]] started on 31 Oct 2024.<ref name=":2" /> It became available for purchase using in-game [[credits]] on 26 Feb 2025 for Odyssey owners.<ref name=":6">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-0 Elite Dangerous: Trailblazers]</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
According to [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]], the Mandalay outperforms the [[Anaconda]] in terms of jump range.<ref name=":1" /> The ship is optimized for [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO-capable frame shift drives]]—however, it has a lower overall top speed in SCO than the [[Python Mk II]] and [[Type-8 Transporter|Type-8]], but far better fuel economy and ease of control.<ref name=":1" /> Its maneuverability is comparable to the [[Diamondback Explorer]].<ref name=":1" /> The Mandalay comes with a 32 t fuel tank and can equip a size 6 fuel scoop, much like other popular explorer ships such as the [[Asp Explorer]] and [[Krait Phantom]].<ref name=":1" />
According to [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]], the Mandalay outperforms the [[Anaconda]] in terms of jump range.<ref name=":1" /> The ship is optimized for [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO-capable frame shift drives]]—however, it has a lower overall top speed in SCO than the [[Python Mk II]] and [[Type-8 Transporter|Type-8]], but far better fuel economy and ease of control.<ref name=":1" /> Its maneuverability is comparable to the [[Diamondback Explorer]].<ref name=":1" /> The Mandalay comes with a 32 t fuel tank and can equip a size 6 fuel scoop, much like other popular explorer ships such as the [[Asp Explorer]] and [[Krait Phantom]].<ref name=":1" />


The boarding ramp is under the cockpit which makes it easier to line up the landing for [[Exobiologist|exobiological]] scanning. The cockpit floor is transparent for a clear view of planetary terrain.
The boarding ramp is under the cockpit which makes it easier to line up the landing for [[Exobiologist|exobiological]] scanning. The cockpit design is based on the [[Mamba]], but the floor is transparent for a clear view of planetary terrain.
 
The two small hardpoints are located on the dorsal fore of the ship, on either side of the cockpit canopy, while the four medium hardpoints are similarly close to the centerline toward the aft, around the base of the wings, with two on the underside and two mounted dorsally.
 
==Outfitting==
==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}
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| rowspan="2" |
| rowspan="2" |
[[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
[[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| --
| [[Pulse Laser]]
| --
| F
| --
| 1
| --
| 1
|-
|-
| --
| [[Pulse Laser]]
| --
| F
| --
| 1
| --
| 1
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |[[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="4" |[[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| --||--||--||--
| ''Empty''||--||--||2
|-
|-
| ''Empty''
| --
| --
| --
| --
| --
| 2
| --
|-
|-
| ''Empty''
| --
| --
| --
| --
| --
| 2
| --
|-
|-
| ''Empty''
| --
| --
| --
| --
| --
| 2
| --
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |Utility Mount
| rowspan="4" |Utility Mount
| --||--||--||--
| ''Empty''||--||--||0
|-
|-
| --||--||--||--
| ''Empty''||--||--||0
|-
|-
| --||-- ||--||--
| ''Empty''||-- ||--||0
|-
|-
| ''Empty''
| --
| --
| --
| --
| --
| 0
| --
|-
|-
|[[Bulkheads]]
|[[Bulkheads]]
|[[Lightweight Alloys]]||--||--||--
|[[Lightweight Alloys]]||C||1||1
|-
|-
|Reactor Bay
|Reactor Bay
|[[Power Plant]]||--||5||--
|[[Power Plant]]||E||5||5
|-
|-
|Thrusters Mounting
|Thrusters Mounting
|[[Thrusters]]||--|| 5||--
|[[Thrusters]]||E|| 5||5
|-
|-
|Frame Shift Drive Housing
|Frame Shift Drive Housing
|[[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]]||--||5||--
|[[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)]]||E||5||5
|-
|-
|Environment Control
|Environment Control
|[[Life Support]]||--||4||--
|[[Life Support]]||E||4||4
|-
|-
|Power Coupling
|Power Coupling
|[[Power Distributor]]||--||5|| --
|[[Power Distributor]]||E||5|| 5
|-
|-
|Sensor Suite  
|Sensor Suite  
|[[Sensors]]|| --||5||--
|[[Sensors]]|| E||5||5
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|-
|Fuel Store
|Fuel Store
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| rowspan="11" |[[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="11" |[[Internal Compartment]]s
| --||--||--||6
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32]||E||5||6
|-
|-
| --||--||--||5
| [[Shield Generator]]||E||5||5
|-
|-
| --||--||--||4
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8]||E||3||4
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| --||--||--|| 4
| --||--||--|| 4
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| [[Supercruise Assist]]
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|1
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Elite Dangerous - Mandalay - Release Trailer
File:Elite Dangerous - Mandalay - Release Trailer
File:Elite- Dangerous - Eternal
File:Elite Dangerous Ascendancy - The Mandalay
File:Elite Dangerous Ascendancy - The Mandalay
File:Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked Highlight - Mandalay Reveal
File:Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked Highlight - Mandalay Reveal
File:Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked Highlight - Mandalay Gameplay
File:Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked Highlight - Mandalay Gameplay
File:POV- You went AFK on Elite Dangerous (Mandalay)
File:Elite Dangerous - Mandalay- combat build. Comparison to engineered FDL-Python MkII. Missions check
File:Elite Dangerous - Mandalay- first fly, comparison to Phantom, SCO check
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Ship 3 Art ED 2024.jpeg|Mandalay artwork
File:Mandalay Ship 3 Art ED 2024.jpeg|Mandalay artwork
File:Mandalay in space ED.jpg|Mandalay in space
File:Mandalay in space ED.jpg|Mandalay in space
File:Mandalay 1 Zorgon Peterson.jpg|Mandalay ship
File:Mandalay 1 Zorgon Peterson.jpg|Mandalay ship
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File:Mandalay Ship Zorgon 7.jpg|Mandalay ship, angle 7
File:Mandalay Ship Zorgon 7.jpg|Mandalay ship, angle 7
File:Mandalay Ship Zorgon 8.jpg|Mandalay ship, angle 8
File:Mandalay Ship Zorgon 8.jpg|Mandalay ship, angle 8
File:Mandalay Ship Top Front.jpg|Mandalay top front
File:Mandalay and Ocellus.jpeg|Mandalay and Ocellus
File:Mandalay Ship Kit Paintjob.jpg|Mandalay with ship kit and paint job.
File:Mandalay and Black Hole.jpg|Mandalay and a Black Hole
File:Mandalay and Galactic Plane.jpg|Mandalay and galactic plane
File:Mandalay and ELW in Galactic Center.jpg|Mandalay and ELW in galactic center
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Zorgon Peterson]]
[[Category:Multirole Ships]]
[[Category:Miners]]
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[[uk: Mandalay]]
[[zh:Mandalay]]
[[Category:Explorers]]

Latest revision as of 09:59, 12 August 2026

Zorgon Peterson has created a new breed of exploration vessel, designed to better handle planetary flight through the use of advanced micro thrusters to compensate for varied gravitational forces. The Mandalay offers pilots both an incredible jump range and a superior planetary exploration experience. With state-of-the-art drive stabilisers and an integrated polymer weave hull, the Mandalay’s design also allows superior management of overcharged Frame Shift Drives.

— In-Game Description

The Mandalay is a medium explorer ship produced by Zorgon Peterson. It is touted as the next-generation of exploration ships with FSD (SCO) optimization.[1] Early access for ARX started on 31 Oct 2024.[2] It became available for purchase using in-game credits on 26 Feb 2025 for Odyssey owners.[3]

Overview

According to Frontier, the Mandalay outperforms the Anaconda in terms of jump range.[1] The ship is optimized for SCO-capable frame shift drives—however, it has a lower overall top speed in SCO than the Python Mk II and Type-8, but far better fuel economy and ease of control.[1] Its maneuverability is comparable to the Diamondback Explorer.[1] The Mandalay comes with a 32 t fuel tank and can equip a size 6 fuel scoop, much like other popular explorer ships such as the Asp Explorer and Krait Phantom.[1]

The boarding ramp is under the cockpit which makes it easier to line up the landing for exobiological scanning. The cockpit design is based on the Mamba, but the floor is transparent for a clear view of planetary terrain.

The two small hardpoints are located on the dorsal fore of the ship, on either side of the cockpit canopy, while the four medium hardpoints are similarly close to the centerline toward the aft, around the base of the wings, with two on the underside and two mounted dorsally.

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default loadout for the Mandalay.

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class

Small Hardpoint

Pulse Laser F 1 1
Pulse Laser F 1 1
Medium Hardpoint Empty -- -- 2
Empty -- -- 2
Empty -- -- 2
Empty -- -- 2
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys C 1 1
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 5 5
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 5 5
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive (SCO) E 5 5
Environment Control Life Support E 4 4
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 5 5
Sensor Suite Sensors E 5 5
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x32] C 5 5
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x32] E 5 6
Shield Generator E 5 5
Cargo Rack [x8] E 3 4
-- -- -- 4
-- -- -- 3
-- -- -- 3
-- -- -- 2
-- -- -- 1
-- -- -- 1
Supercruise Assist E 1 1
(PAS) I 1 1

* (L) = Loaned Module

Development

A concept artwork of this ship was first shown on X (Twitter) on 10 August 2024.[4] The design is influenced by the English Electric Lightning interceptor aircraft from 1960 which has stacked engines.[5] The Mandalay became available in early access with the Ascendancy update on 31 October 2024.[2]

Trivia

The Mandalay is named after a species of spitting cobra native to the country of Myanmar.[6]

Videos

References

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