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The '''Frame Shift Drive (SCO)''' is a [[hyperdrive]] system manufactured by [[Achilles Corporation|Achilles Aerospace]]. It was introduced to the market in 3310 after research on [[Thargoid Titan]] travel.<ref name=":1">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/66169acbc56a55c6a80e15d8 GalNet: New Supercruise Overcharge module enters the market, a “turning point for humanity”]</ref> The SCO Frame Shift Drive is capable of both [[supercruise]] and [[hyperspace]] jumps, with an additional capability of [[Supercruise#Overcharging|supercruise overcharge]], allowing faster travel within a [[star system]].  
The '''Frame Shift Drive (SCO)''' is a [[hyperdrive]] system manufactured by [[Achilles Corporation|Achilles Aerospace]]. It was introduced to the market in 3310 after research on [[Thargoid Titan]] travel.<ref name=":1">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/66169acbc56a55c6a80e15d8 GalNet: New Supercruise Overcharge module enters the market, a “turning point for humanity”]</ref> The SCO Frame Shift Drive is capable of both [[supercruise]] and [[hyperspace]] jumps, with an additional capability of [[Supercruise#Overcharging|supercruise overcharge]], allowing faster travel within a [[star system]].  


==History==
== History ==
From 3297 to 3310, [[Frame Shift Drive|Frame Shift Drives]] manufactured solely by the Sirius Corporation were in predominant use among human civilisation. In 3308, during the [[Second Thargoid War]], seven [[Thargoid Titan|Thargoid Titans]] were observed travelling through interstellar space at faster-than-light speed, towards the [[Core Systems|core systems]]. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/destination-humanity GalNet: Destination: Humanity]</ref> Following the destruction of one of the Titans designated ''Taranis'', Achilles Aerospace announced their research into the Titan's travel technology, requesting independent pilots to collect [[Titan drive component|Titan drive components]] from the wreckage of ''Taranis''. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/achilles-aerospace-urges-pilots-plunder-titan-wreckage GalNet : Achilles Aerospace urges pilots to plunder Titan wreckage]</ref> This initiative was successful<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/achilles-aerospace-urges-pilots-plunder-titan-wreckage Achilles Aerospace urges pilots to plunder Titan wreckage]</ref>, and Achilles Aerospace brought their prototype Frame Shift Drive to market on 10 April 3310. <ref name=":1" /> The line of SCO Frame Shift Drives was initially limited to C-rated modules, with safety limits restricting the potential range for hyperspace jumps. A full selection of SCO Frame Shift Drives became available in May 3310, with the safety limits being lifted at the same time. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/achilles-aerospace-releases-full-selection-supercruise-overcharge-modules Galnet: Achilles Aerospace releases full selection of Supercruise Overcharge modules]</ref><ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-04 Elite Dangerous - 18.04 Update Notes]</ref>
From 3297 to 3310, [[Frame Shift Drive|Frame Shift Drives]] manufactured solely by the Sirius Corporation were in predominant use among human civilisation. In 3308, during the [[Second Thargoid War]], seven [[Thargoid Titan|Thargoid Titans]] were observed travelling through interstellar space at faster-than-light speed, towards the [[Core Systems|core systems]]. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/destination-humanity GalNet: Destination: Humanity]</ref> Following the destruction of one of the Titans designated ''Taranis'', Achilles Aerospace announced their research into the Titan's travel technology, requesting independent pilots to collect [[Titan drive component|Titan drive components]] from the wreckage of ''Taranis''. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/achilles-aerospace-urges-pilots-plunder-titan-wreckage GalNet : Achilles Aerospace urges pilots to plunder Titan wreckage]</ref> This initiative was successful<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/achilles-aerospace-urges-pilots-plunder-titan-wreckage Achilles Aerospace urges pilots to plunder Titan wreckage]</ref>, and Achilles Aerospace brought their prototype Frame Shift Drive to market on 10 April 3310. <ref name=":1" /> The line of SCO Frame Shift Drives was initially limited to C-rated modules, with safety limits restricting the potential range for hyperspace jumps. A full selection of SCO Frame Shift Drives became available in May 3310, with the safety limits being lifted at the same time. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/achilles-aerospace-releases-full-selection-supercruise-overcharge-modules Galnet: Achilles Aerospace releases full selection of Supercruise Overcharge modules]</ref><ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-0-18-04 Elite Dangerous - 18.04 Update Notes]</ref>


The first pilots who used Achilles' Frame Shift Drives reported immense mechanical and thermal stress when using the supercruise overcharge function. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/ship-manufacturers-must-rise-challenge-supercruise-overcharge GalNet: Ship manufacturers must “rise to the challenge” of Supercruise Overcharge]</ref> Ship manufacturers started designing ships that could overcome overcharge stress. The [[Python MkII]] was the first ship to be designed around the Achilles Frame Shift Drive, boasting improved performance and reduced fuel consumption.<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/python-mk-ii-released-faulcon-delacy-announces-collaboration-achilles-aerospace Python Mk II Released: Faulcon Delacy Announces Collaboration with Achilles Aerospace] - 7 May 2024</ref>
The first pilots who used Achilles' Frame Shift Drives reported immense mechanical and thermal stress when using the supercruise overcharge function. <ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/ship-manufacturers-must-rise-challenge-supercruise-overcharge GalNet: Ship manufacturers must “rise to the challenge” of Supercruise Overcharge]</ref> Ship manufacturers started designing ships that could overcome overcharge stress. The [[Python MkII|Python Mk II]] was the first ship to be designed around the Achilles Frame Shift Drive, boasting improved performance and reduced fuel consumption.<ref name=":2">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/python-mk-ii-released-faulcon-delacy-announces-collaboration-achilles-aerospace Python Mk II Released: Faulcon Delacy Announces Collaboration with Achilles Aerospace] - 7 May 2024</ref>


== SCO optimized ships ==
== Usage ==
These ships are designed from the ground up to better handle the Frame Shift Drive (SCO).<ref name=":2" /><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76spLQt84TU Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked Highlight - Type-8] - 30 May 2024</ref>
In supercruise, the [[Boost Speed|boost]] function will activate and deactivate Supercruise Overcharge by pressing the assigned button. During an overcharge, the Frame Shift Drive will accelerate rapidly, but there are multiple drawbacks: it will consume large amounts of fuel, generate a thermal load which can [[Heat|overheat]] the ship, and the ship's controls will suffer interference.<ref>Elite Dangerous Forums - [https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/measured-sco-fuel-hour-and-speed-rates.624525/ Measured SCO Fuel/Hour and Speed Rates]</ref> 
 
After deactivating a supercruise overcharge, there is a cooldown before the ship can start another overcharge. [[Commander|Commanders]] can see when another ship is in cooldown on their [[Pilots Guide#Ship HUD|HUD]]'s target info panel. The ship will decelerate to normal supercruise speed, but setting maximum throttle will reduce the rate of deceleration.
 
Supercruise overcharge will be deactivated during an [[interdiction]]. 
 
=== Benefits ===
[[File:Frame Shift Drive (SCO) Leaving Planet.gif|thumb|An [[Adder]] exiting a planet using Supercruise Overcharge.]]
Supercruise overcharge (SCO) is very beneficial for shorter-distance travel rather than long-distance such as to [[Hutton Orbital]]. It can be used for short bursts of speed to overcome the gravity wells of celestial bodies, greatly speeding up the start and end of a typical journey within a system. 
 
For example: the C7 FSD has the slowest and worst acceleration curve. When using the C7 FSD in a [[star system]] with a second [[Stars|star]] that is 182,000ls from the primary star; with normal supercruise the journey is 11 minutes, 30 seconds. If you do use SCO, the journey is just 5 minutes, 30 seconds. So travel time is cut by more than half. For shorter jumps it can cut travel time to 1/10th or less.<ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1c17dlf/supercruise_overcharge_how_good_is_it_test_results/ Supercruise Overcharge - How good is it? (test results)] - 11 April 2024</ref> Leaving a [[Planets|planet]]'s [[Gravity|gravity well]] is reduced from 1-3 minutes to 3 seconds.
 
The SCO enables rapid interplanetary travel, making planet [[Detailed Surface Scanner|mapping]], [[Exobiologist|exobiology]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Explorer|exploration]] activities in general much faster and more convenient, especially in combination with a [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]].
 
Comparing the A-rated modules, the SCO-capable Frame Shift Drives have an "optimised mass" stat around 12% higher than the older [[Sirius Corporation|Sirius]] drives, as well as a 4% higher "max fuel per jump" stat, meaning the Class 5A SCO drives offer more jump range when fully [[Engineers|engineered]] than even the [[Engineered FSD V1]] that is acquired through [[Technology Broker|Technology Brokers]].
 
=== Downsides ===
While using supercruise overcharge, acceleration increases rapidly and continuously until max speed is reached. The boost cannot be throttled. SCO also has a very high fuel consumption. During overcharge, a ship's handling is decreased due to turbulence, and has a similar effect to being [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor|interdicted]].<ref name=":2" /> SCO also generates a substantial amount of [[heat]] while active, which can severely damage the ship and its modules if left unchecked. These effects are significantly amplified with ships released prior to the development of the SCO drive, such as the [[Sidewinder Mk I|Sidewinder]], [[Cobra Mk III]], or [[Anaconda]]. As an example, a Krait Mk II using SCO has a fuel usage of about 1800 t/h, while a Mandalay has a fuel usage of about 93 t/h. These numbers vary by ship, module configuration, and engineering. The scale of the numbers is about the same.
 
If your ship ends an overcharged supercruise in an [[Supercruise#Emergency Drop|emergency drop]], it will suffer severe damage to its [[Hull Integrity|hull]] and modules. If the ship runs low on fuel during supercruise overcharge, the safety mechanism of the [[Flight Assist]] will perform an emergency drop, leaving a small amount of fuel in the reserve fuel tank. You should refuel at the nearest [[station]], [[settlement]] or visit a scoopable [[Stars|star]]. If you run out of fuel you can ask the [[Fuel Rats]] for assistance.
 
To sustain a supercruise overcharge for a longer period of time, any unoptimized ship needs to equip [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] and carry [[Fuel Tank|fuel tanks]] in its optional slots. Some SCO optimized ships might need those too, but some ship and module configurations do not need heat sink launchers and can carry enough fuel to use SCO over substantial distances. 
 
=== Outfitting ===
Unlike standard Frame Shift Drives, only a full size Frame Shift Drive (SCO) is compatible with a ship's given Frame Shift Drive component slot. Using a lower class Frame Shift Drive (SCO) than the highest the ship can equip is not possible, producing an Incompatible Slot error.
 
=== Hyperspace Fuel Equation ===
The Frame Shift Drive (SCO) use the same equation for hyperspace jumps as standard Frame Shift Drives, however the linear constant for drive rating uses different values.
{| class="article-table"
! style="text-align: right;" |Rating
| style="text-align: center;" |A
| style="text-align: center;" |B
| style="text-align: center;" |C
| style="text-align: center;" | D
| style="text-align: center;" |E
|-
!Linear Constant
|13
|12
| 12
|12
|8
|}
E-rated SCO Frame Shift Drives match the jump range of a C-rated Sirius FSD, while C and B ratings match an A-rated Sirius FSD. The D and A ratings offer greater jump range than an A-rated Sirius FSD for different reasons; the D rating has a lower mass (except for class 2D), while the A rating has a higher optimised mass and max fuel per jump stats.
 
== Ships designed for SCO ==
Ships designed from the ground up to utilize Supercruise Overcharge offer better handling, lower heat generation, less fuel consumption, and faster acceleration and deceleration while SCO is active. These ships are listed below.
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{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="1"
!Image
!Image
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!Cost
!Cost
!Manufacturer
!Manufacturer
|-
|[[File:Anaconda Mk II Standard Sideview.png|200px]]
|[[Anaconda Mk II]]
|4
|Yes
|Yes
|No
|Large
|
|
|337,801,391 CR
|[[Faulcon DeLacy]]
|-
|[[File:Caspian Explorer and Neutron Star.jpg|200px]]
|[[Caspian Explorer]]
|4
|Yes
|Yes
|No
|Large
|96 t <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
434 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|21.83 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
44.68 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|201,699,840 CR
|[[Zorgon Peterson]]
|-
|-
|[[File:Cobra Mk V ship launch 1.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:Cobra Mk V ship launch 1.jpg|200px]]
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110 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
110 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|16.75 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
|16.75 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
34.37 ly <abbr>(''max without engineering'')</abbr>
34.37 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|1,993,861 CR
|1,993,861 CR
|[[Faulcon DeLacy]]
|[[Faulcon DeLacy]]
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|79,304,750 CR
|79,304,750 CR
|[[Gutamaya]]
|[[Gutamaya]]
|-
|[[File:Kestrel Mk II at Gas Giant.jpg|200px]]
|[[Kestrel Mk II]]
|1
|No
|No
|No
|Small
|4 t <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
70 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|13.32 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
|12,525,276 CR
|[[Core Dynamics]]
|-
|[[File:Lynx Highliner Launch.jpg|200px]]
|[[Lynx Highliner]]
|2
|Yes
|No
|No
|Medium
|0 t <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
142 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|15.70 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
16.61 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|60,801,508 CR
|[[Zorgon Peterson]]
|-
|-
|[[File:Mandalay in space ED.jpg|200px]]
|[[File:Mandalay in space ED.jpg|200px]]
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154 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
154 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|20.62 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
|20.62 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
44.66 ly <abbr>(''max without engineering'')</abbr>
44.66 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|17,639,220 CR
|17,639,220 CR
|[[Zorgon Peterson]]
|-
|[[File:Panther Clipper Mk II In-game 1.jpg|200px]]
|[[Panther Clipper Mk II]]
|3
|Yes
|Yes
|No
|Large
|192 t <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
1238 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|11.74 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
25.71 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|301,388,902 CR
|[[Zorgon Peterson]]
|[[Zorgon Peterson]]
|-
|-
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98 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
98 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|18.09 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
|18.09 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
26.26 ly <abbr>(''max without engineering'')</abbr>
26.26 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|67,527,359 CR
|67,527,359 CR
|[[Faulcon DeLacy]]
|[[Faulcon DeLacy]]
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406 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
406 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|23.39 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
|23.39 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
29.06 ly <abbr>(''max without engineering'')</abbr>
29.06 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|38,453,970 CR
|38,453,970 CR
|[[Lakon Spaceways]]
|[[Lakon Spaceways]]
|}
==Usage==
In supercruise, the [[Boost Speed|boost]] function will activate and deactivate Supercruise Overcharge by pressing the assigned button. During an overcharge, the Frame Shift Drive will accelerate rapidly, but there are multiple drawbacks: it will consume large amounts of fuel, generate a thermal load which can [[Heat|overheat]] the ship, and the ship's controls will suffer interference. 
After deactivating a supercruise overcharge, there is a cooldown before the ship can start another overcharge. [[Commander|Commanders]] can see when another ship is in cooldown on their [[Pilots Guide#Ship HUD|HUD]]'s target info panel. The ship will decelerate to normal supercruise speed, but setting maximum throttle will reduce the rate of deceleration.
Supercruise overcharge will be deactivated during an [[interdiction]]. 
=== Benefits ===
[[File:Frame Shift Drive (SCO) Leaving Planet.gif|thumb|An [[Adder]] exiting a planet using Supercruise Overcharge.]]
Supercruise overcharge (SCO) is very beneficial for shorter-distance travel rather than long-distance such as to [[Hutton Orbital]]. It can be used for short bursts of speed to overcome the gravity wells of celestial bodies, greatly speeding up the start and end of a typical journey within a system. 
For example: the C7 FSD has the slowest and worst acceleration curve. When using the C7 FSD in a [[star system]] with a second [[Stars|star]] that is 182,000ls from the primary star; with normal supercruise the journey is 11 minutes, 30 seconds. If you do use SCO, the journey is just 5 minutes, 30 seconds. So travel time is cut by more than half. For shorter jumps it can cut travel time to 1/10th or less.<ref name=":0">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1c17dlf/supercruise_overcharge_how_good_is_it_test_results/ Supercruise Overcharge - How good is it? (test results)] - 11 April 2024</ref> Leaving a [[Planets|planet]]'s [[Gravity|gravity well]] is reduced from 1-3 minutes to 3 seconds.
The SCO enables rapid interplanetary travel, making planet [[Detailed Surface Scanner|mapping]], [[Exobiologist|exobiology]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Explorer|exploration]] activities in general much faster and more convenient, especially in combination with a [[Drake-Class Carrier|Fleet Carrier]].
Comparing the A-rated modules, the SCO-capable Frame Shift Drives have an "optimised mass" stat around 12% higher than the older [[Sirius Corporation|Sirius]] drives, as well as a 4% higher "max fuel per jump" stat, meaning the Class 5A SCO drives offer more jump range when fully [[Engineers|engineered]] than even the "[[Engineered FSD V1]]" that is acquired through [[Technology Broker|Technology Brokers]].<ref>https://edsy.org/index.html</ref>
=== Downsides ===
While using supercruise overcharge, acceleration increases rapidly and continuously to the max speed. The boost cannot be throttled. SCO also has a very high fuel consumption. During overcharge, a ship's handling is decreased due to turbulence, and has a similar effect to being [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor|interdicted]].<ref name=":2" /> SCO also generates a substantial amount of [[heat]] while active, which can severely damage the ship and its modules if left unchecked.
If your ship ends an overcharged supercruise in an [[Supercruise#Emergency Drop|emergency drop]], it will suffer severe damage to its [[Hull Integrity|hull]] and modules. If the ship runs low on fuel during supercruise overcharge, the safety mechanism of the [[Flight Assist]] will perform an emergency drop, leaving a small amount of fuel in the reserve fuel tank. You should refuel at the nearest [[station]], [[settlement]] or visit a scoopable [[Stars|star]]. If you run out of fuel you can ask the [[Fuel Rats]] for assistance.
To sustain a supercruise overcharge for a longer period of time, a ship needs to equip [[Heatsink Launcher|heat sink launchers]] and carry [[Fuel Tank|fuel tanks]] in its optional slots. 
=== Ships Designed for Supercruise Overcharge ===
The [[Python MkII]], [[Type-8 Transporter]], [[Mandalay]], and [[Cobra Mk V]] were designed from the ground up with advanced Supercruise Overcharge capabilities for better handling, heat management, better acceleration and deceleration, and less fuel consumption with SCO. The result is an overall smoother ride.
=== Outfitting ===
Unlike standard Frame Shift Drives, only a full size Frame Shift Drive (SCO) is compatible with a ship's given Frame Shift Drive component slot. Using a lower class Frame Shift Drive (SCO) than the highest the ship can equip is not possible, producing an Incompatible Slot error.
=== Hyperspace Fuel Equation ===
The Frame Shift Drive (SCO) use the same equation for hyperspace jumps as standard Frame Shift Drives, however the linear constant for drive rating uses different values.
{| class="article-table"
! style="text-align: right;" |Rating
| style="text-align: center;" |A
| style="text-align: center;" |B
| style="text-align: center;" |C
| style="text-align: center;" | D
| style="text-align: center;" |E
|-
|-
!Linear Constant
|[[File:Type-11 Prospector Closeup.jpg|200px]]
|13
|[[Type-11 Prospector]]
|12
|3
| 12
|Yes
|12
|Yes
|8
|No
|Medium
|64 t <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
288 t <abbr>(''max'')</abbr>
|15.81 ly <abbr>(''default'')</abbr>
38.11 ly <abbr>(''upgraded'')</abbr>
|67,861,850 CR
|[[Lakon Spaceways]]
|}
|}
E-rated SCO Frame Shift Drives match the jump range of a C-rated Sirius FSD, while C and B ratings match an A-rated Sirius FSD. The D and A ratings offer greater jump range than an A-rated Sirius FSD for different reasons; the D rating has a lower mass (except for class 2D), while the A rating has a higher optimised mass and max fuel per jump stats.


==Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
Unlike [[Frame Shift Drive|Frame Shift Drives]], you can only install a Frame Shift Drive (SCO) if its size class matches the size of your ship's Frame Shift Drive [[Internal Compartment]].  
Unlike [[Frame Shift Drive|Frame Shift Drives]], you can only install a Frame Shift Drive (SCO) if its size class matches the size of your ship's Frame Shift Drive [[Internal Compartment]].  
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| align="right" |61,546,936
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|8
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| align="right" |150
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|8
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| align="right" |169
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| align="right" |31
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| align="right" |130.000
| align="right" |0.640
| align="right" |20,515,650
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|8
|C
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| align="right" |169
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| align="right" |31
| align="right" |0.040
| align="right" |92.860
| align="right" |0.640
| align="right" |20,515,650
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|8
|B
| align="right" |160.00
| align="right" |169
| align="right" |0.88
| align="right" |4200
| align="right" |20.40
| align="right" |31
| align="right" |0.040
| align="right" |130.000
| align="right" |0.640
| align="right" |20,515,650
|-
|8
|A
| align="right" |160.00
| align="right" |188
| align="right" |1.05
| align="right" |4670
| align="right" |20.70
| align="right" |42
| align="right" |0.040
| align="right" |123.500
| align="right" |0.624
| align="right" |61,546,940
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|8
|A*
| align="right" |160.00
| align="right" |188
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| align="right" |4670
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| align="right" |0.040
| align="right" |123.500
| align="right" |0.624
| align="right" |82,042,060
|}
|}
<small>* denotes the Mk II Supercharge Optimised FSD variant</small>


==Engineering==
== Engineering ==
This module can be modified by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities. For example: you can have 2 Class 5 SCO drives with engineering. Swap them into whichever ship that you fly. The materials can be earned via e.g. [[Background Simulation|background sim]] missions and [[Xeno Hunter]] combat. Missions can return 5-10 grade 5 encoded / manufactured.  
This module can be modified by [[Engineers]] to enhance its abilities.  


===Modifications===
=== Modifications ===
The following modifications can be applied to this module:  
The following modifications can be applied to this module:  


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*[[Shielded Frame Shift Drive|Shielded]]
*[[Shielded Frame Shift Drive|Shielded]]


===Experimental Effects===
=== Experimental Effects ===
The following [[Experimental Effect]]s can be applied to this module:
The following [[Experimental Effect]]s can be applied to this module:


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*[[Thermal Spread]]
*[[Thermal Spread]]


==V1 Pre-Engineered SCO Drives==
== V1 Pre-Engineered SCO Drives ==


You can purchase a pre-engineered SCO drive available in all sizes from human tech brokers. Once purchased, the drive will be located in the station's storage. As it is not an unlock, subsequent drives will need to to be purchased again. Each purchase requires materials and a [[Titan Drive Component]].
The V1 pre-engineered SCO drive, sometimes referred to as the PESCO drive, has the longest jump range for its class. You can purchase a pre-engineered SCO drive available in all sizes from human tech brokers. Once purchased, the drive will be located in the station's storage. As it is not an unlock, subsequent drives will need to be purchased again. Each purchase requires materials and a [[Titan Drive Component]].


These drives have both [[Faster Boot Sequence Frame Shift Drive|Faster Boot Sequence]] and [[Increased Range Frame Shift Drive|Increased Range]] applied, giving the full benefits of both. It is normally impossible to apply two different blueprints to a single module. This results in an approximate 10% jump range increase (actual increase varies by ship mass and drive size). An experimental effect can be applied to these drives at an FSD engineer, as with normal engineering.
These drives have both [[Faster Boot Sequence Frame Shift Drive|Faster Boot Sequence]] and [[Increased Range Frame Shift Drive|Increased Range]] applied, giving the full benefits of both. It is normally impossible to apply two different blueprints to a single module. This results in an approximate 10% jump range increase (actual increase varies by ship mass and drive size). An experimental effect can be applied to these drives at an FSD engineer, as with normal engineering.
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== Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO) ==
{{Quote|Faster-than-light capable ship drive optimised for exotic particle injection, featuring experimental overcharge capabilities, necessary for supercruise travel and hyperspace jumps between star systems.|In-Game Description}}
The Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO) is an improved FSD that provides a greater range multiplier for hyperspace jumps when [[FSD Supercharging|supercharging]] off of a jet cone. The improved ranges are +200% (3x multiplier) for white dwarf stars and +500% (6x multiplier) for neutron stars (as opposed to +50% (1.5x multiplier) and +300%  (4x multiplier) respectively for non-Mk II FSDs<ref>[https://ed-dsn.net/en/neutrons-2/<nowiki> Traveling with neutron stars and white dwarfs], Deep Space Network (retrieved 5 October 2026)</ref>). Unlike all other Frame Shift Drives, the Mk II Supercruise Overcharge (SCO) Frame Shift Drive does not suffer the standard flat 1% damage when supercharging.
This module was developed by [[Zorgon Peterson]] along with the [[Caspian Explorer]], the only ship on which it can be equipped.<ref name=":3">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel - Galnet 02 Dec 3311] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> It was released on 2 December 3311 (2025), and is available in the 8A class rating only.<ref name=":4">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/UpdateNotes/4-3-0-0 Update Notes - v4.3.0.0 Caspian Explorer Update] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> Its published specs are identical to those of the regular 8A FSD (SCO) introduced at the same time, aside from the jump boost benefits, max fuel per jump, and purchase cost.
== Notes ==
* '''Frame Shift Drives (SCO)''' were originally added in Classes 2 to 7 only, similar to the non-SCO FSD that came before them. Class 8 was added to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]]'' in the v4.3.0.0 Caspian Explorer Update released on 02 December 2025, with the [[Caspian Explorer]] as the first ship capable of carrying a Class 8 hyperdrive. The '''Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO)''' was added at the same time, and only in the 8A class rating.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />


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