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{{Quote|Developed by Lakon Spaceways, the Diamondback Scout is a dual-purpose combat and exploration ship. Its 30 light-year jump range makes it popular with aspiring explorers, while its exceptional manoeuvrability makes it excellent at evading incoming fire. And with two medium and two small hardpoints, the Scout can also pack a punch.|In- | {{Quote|Developed by Lakon Spaceways, the Diamondback Scout is a dual-purpose combat and exploration ship. Its 30 light-year jump range makes it popular with aspiring explorers, while its exceptional manoeuvrability makes it excellent at evading incoming fire. And with two medium and two small hardpoints, the Scout can also pack a punch.|In-Game Description}} | ||
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a [[Ships|ship]] | The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. It was conceived as an attempt to repeat Lakon's success with the [[Asp Explorer]] at a lower price point. The result was a capable small ship with good jump range, and it was marketed as a light reconnaissance craft that could be outfitted for [[combat]] or [[Explorer|exploration]]. After the Diamondback Scout's maiden flight, however, it was criticized for its lack of versatility, but it nonetheless saw modest success in the long-range reconnaissance, long-range interceptor, and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in more expensive vessels.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170720034319/http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=347cbf826e Elite Dangerous Newsletter #77]</ref> In an effort to address the shortcomings of the Scout, Lakon later released an enhanced variant called the [[Diamondback Explorer]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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As an explorer, the Scout also performs well. At 30 LY without [[Engineers|Engineering]], the Scout has a high jump range for its price, but is still outperformed by the cheaper [[Adder]] and [[Hauler]], although those two ships have their own shortcomings in the role. One drawback is the Scout's very restricting internal space, which can hamper [[Outfitting]] options, and its small fuel tank, but such limitations are to be expected with a ship in the Scout's low price range. | As an explorer, the Scout also performs well. At 30 LY without [[Engineers|Engineering]], the Scout has a high jump range for its price, but is still outperformed by the cheaper [[Adder]] and [[Hauler]], although those two ships have their own shortcomings in the role. One drawback is the Scout's very restricting internal space, which can hamper [[Outfitting]] options, and its small fuel tank, but such limitations are to be expected with a ship in the Scout's low price range. | ||
The Scout is a poor choice for [[Trader|trading]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Passenger Carrier|passenger transport]]. It does have higher cargo capacity than the [[Adder]] at 28t, but the cheaper [[Cobra | The Scout is a poor choice for [[Trader|trading]], [[Miner|mining]], and [[Passenger Carrier|passenger transport]]. It does have higher cargo capacity than the [[Adder]] at 28t, but the cheaper [[Cobra Mk III]] surpasses it. | ||
[[File:Convergence dbscout.png|thumb|250px|Diamondback Scout hardpoints convergence]] | [[File:Convergence dbscout.png|thumb|250px|Diamondback Scout hardpoints convergence]] | ||
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==Purchase Locations== | ==Purchase Locations== | ||
''More purchase locations can be found on [https://inara.cz/elite/nearest-outfitting/?formbrief=1&pa3%5B%5D=xship24&ps1=Sol&pi18=0&pi19=0&pi17=2&pi2=1 Inara.cz]'' | |||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The Diamondback Scout length (39m) is similar to the Space Shuttle orbiter (37m) that was operated by [[NASA]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref> | *The Diamondback Scout length (39m) is similar to the Space Shuttle orbiter (37m) that was operated by [[NASA]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 YouTube: Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref> | ||
*Excluding the [[Cobra | *Excluding the [[Cobra Mk IV]], the Diamondback Scout is tied with the [[Type-7 Transporter]] for lowest amount of Livery options. This is particularly odd as the [[Diamondback Explorer]] has a far great amount despite being released much later. | ||
*The Diamondback Scout is the only ship in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' to have a cargo capacity of 0 as its default loadout. | *The Diamondback Scout is the only ship in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' to have a cargo capacity of 0 as its default loadout. | ||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Diamondback Scout - SHIP COMERCIAL - ELITE DANGEROUS | ||
File: | File:The Diamondback Scout | ||
File: | File:Elite Dangerous Explorer | ||
File:The Diamondback Scout Elite Dangerous | File:The Diamondback Scout Elite Dangerous | ||
File:The Diamondback Scout Review - A Surprisingly Fun Ship -Elite Dangerous- | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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