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'''Limpet Controllers''' are the controllers for drones. The drones can be launched from the ship to do various tasks depending on the type of limpet. The limpets are disposable, consumable items you have to replenish at a [[Starport]] under the Munitions section, or via [[Synthesis#Limpets|Synthesis]], and your maximum capacity is limited only by your cargo hold. All types of drones share the same disposable items; Limpets are programmed at time of launch, and so only a generic Limpet item needs to be carried - you don't need to worry about juggling the logistics of your various types of Limpets if you have multiple different Controllers installed.
[[File:Limpet Controller icon.png|thumb|300px|Limpet Controller icon]]
'''Limpet Controllers''' are a series of ship [[modules]] used to program and control simple limpet drones. The drones can be launched from the ship to perform various tasks depending on the type of Limpet Controller. Most Limpet Controller modules are specialised and only capable of managing one type of task, and if a pilot wishes to use multiple functions, they must either install multiple Limpet Controller modules with the appropriate functions or a Multi Limpet Controller.


== Drone Types ==
The limpets managed by Limpet Controllers are cheap, disposable munitions stored in a ship's [[Cargo Rack]]s. They can be replenished at ports via Advanced Maintenance or via [[Synthesis#Limpets|Synthesis]]. Limpets remain blank templates until they are deployed, at which time they are programmed by whichever Limpet Controller is activated by the pilot before being launched from the ship to carry out their assigned task.
=== Collector ===
{{main|/Collector/}}
Collector limpets collect items in space and deliver them to their ships cargohold. Useful for [[pirate|pirates]] needing to gather cargo in a hurry and for [[mining|miners]] with lots of ore to scoop.


Collection drones have two modes. The primary mode scoops the object or canister you're currently targeting. The secondary mode has an area effect, scooping everything it can before it expires. In the latter mode, Collector drones move more slowly, but can gather multiple items before expiring; otherwise, they self-destruct when the designated item has been retrieved.
== Limpet Controller modules ==
[[File:Limpet Drone Manticore ED.jpg|thumb|250px|A Limpet drone]]
*;Basic Limpet Controllers
**'''[[Collector Limpet Controller|Collector]]''' - Retrieves [[commodities]], [[materials]], and asteroid fragments.
**'''[[Decontamination Limpet Controller|Decontamination]]''' - Removes caustic [[Thargoid]] enzymes from a targeted ship.
**'''[[Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller|Fuel Transfer]]''' - Draws fuel from the ship's [[Fuel Tank]]s and transfers it to a targeted ship.
**'''[[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker]]''' - Attaches to a targeted ship's [[Cargo Hatch]] and forcibly opens it.
**'''[[Prospector Limpet Controller|Prospector]]''' - Analyses the composition of [[asteroids]].
**'''[[Recon Limpet Controller|Recon]]''' - Hacks data points on [[Bulk Cruiser]] [[Megaship]]s and [[Installation]]s.
**'''[[Repair Limpet Controller|Repair]]''' - Repairs the hull of a targeted ship.
**'''[[Research Limpet Controller|Research]]''' - Extracts and retrieves samples from [[Thargoid]] [[Thargoid Interceptor|Interceptors]], [[Thargoid Scout|Scouts]], and certain [[Notable Stellar Phenomena|vacuum-dwelling lifeforms]].


=== Decontamination ===
*;Multi Limpet Controllers
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**'''[[Mining Multi Limpet Controller|Mining]]''' and [[Mk II Mining Multi-Limpet Controller|'''Mk II Mining''']] - Can perform the Collector and Prospector functions.
Decontamination limpets attach to a target ship's hull and remove any caustic residue left by [[Thargoid Interceptor]] missiles. At the same time, the drones also repair a portion of the target ship's hull, but are less effective at repair work than Repair drones.
**'''[[Operations Multi Limpet Controller|Operations]]''' - Can perform the Collector, Hatch Breaker, and Recon functions.
**'''[[Rescue Multi Limpet Controller|Rescue]]''' - Can perform the Fuel Transfer, Hatch Breaker, and Repair functions.
**'''[[Universal Multi Limpet Controller|Universal]]''' - Can perform all eight Limpet Controller functions.
**'''[[Xeno Multi Limpet Controller|Xeno]]''' - Can perform the Decontamination, Repair, and Research functions.


=== Fuel Transfer ===
==Notes==
{{main|/Fuel Transferer/}}
*The original four Limpet Controllers ([[Collector Limpet Controller|Collector]], [[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker]], [[Fuel Transfer Limpet Controller|Fuel Transfer]], and [[Prospector Limpet Controller|Prospector]]) were added to ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' in the 1.3 [[Powerplay]] update released on June 5, 2015.
Fuel Transfer limpets let a player send one ton of fuel to another ship, while in flight. Ships can carry additional fuel for their escort fighters and extend the effective range of their [[Wing]]s.
*Three new Limpet Controllers ([[Repair Limpet Controller|Repair]], [[Research Limpet Controller|Research]], and [[Decontamination Limpet Controller|Decontamination]]) were added to [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|''Elite Dangerous: Horizons'']] in the [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons#The Return - v2.4|The Return - v2.4]] expansion released on 26 September 2017.
*The [[Recon Limpet Controller|Recon]] Limpet Controller was added to [[Elite Dangerous: Beyond|''Elite Dangerous: Beyond'']] in the [[Elite Dangerous: Beyond#Chapter One - v3.0|Chapter One - v3.0]] expansion released on 27 February 2018.
*Five Multi-Limpet Controllers ([[Mining Multi Limpet Controller|Mining]], [[Operations Multi Limpet Controller|Operations]], [[Rescue Multi Limpet Controller|Rescue]], [[Universal Multi Limpet Controller|Universal]], and [[Xeno Multi Limpet Controller|Xeno]]) were added in ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]]'' Update 9 on December 9, 2021.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-odyssey-update-9-notes.595180/ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey | Update 9 Notes]</ref>
*The [[Mk II Mining Multi-Limpet Controller|Mk II Mining]] Multi Limpet Controller was added to [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|''Elite Dangerous: Odyssey'']] in the Type-11 Prospector Update v4.2.1.0 released on 29 September 2025.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-2-1-0 Elite: Dangerous website | Update Notes - v4.2.1.0 - Type-11 Prospector Update - 29 September 2025]</ref>
*Limpets are stored in the ship's cargo hold, unlike most other consumables. Each Limpet takes one "ton" of storage space.
*Limpets are consumed when first activated, and cannot be recovered even once their task(s) are completed. The following conditions will result in Limpet (self-)destruction;
**Task Completion. Limpets will self-destruct when their task has been successfully carried out.
**Life-time Expiration. Limpets will eventually self-destruct when the control timer (as listed in the Controller's specifications) reaches zero.
**Control Range. If the Mothership flies too far away from its Limpets, they will automatically self-destruct.
**Enemy Fire. [[Point Defence Turret]]s may fire upon Limpets, especially Hatch Breakers, and subsequently destroy them.
**[[Electronic Countermeasure]]. Firing an ECM will destroy all friendly and hostile Limpets in range.
**Collision. Limpets sometimes do not attempt to maneuver around objects such asteroids, wrecks, or other ships; they can easily slam into something and will be destroyed as a result.


=== Hatch Breaker ===
== Trivia ==
{{main|/Hatch Breaker/}}
*Between December 16, 2018 and December 16, 2019, over 200 million Limpets had been used or abandoned in space.<ref name="5th">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/celebrating-5-years-of-elite-dangerous.533151/ Frontier Forums: Celebrating 5 years of Elite Dangerous!]</ref>
Hatch Breaker limpets can be fired upon the targeted ship and upon contact break its Cargo hatch, thereby ejecting the target's cargo over time. It can be countered with [[Point Defence]] Turrets.


=== Prospector ===
== Videos ==
{{main|/Prospector/}}
<gallery>
Prospector limpets scan asteroids, scouting for mineable materials they contain. They are very useful when seeking rare ores.
File:Elite Dangerous Core Mining Immersive Audio Visual Experience
File:Ring-a-Ring o' Limpets (an Elite Dangerous movie by Alec Turner)
File:The Little Limpet - An Elite Dangerous Animation
File:The Little Limpet Part 2 - An Elite Dangerous Animation
</gallery>


=== Recon ===
== References ==
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Recon limpets hack into data points, such as those found on [[Bulk Cruiser]] [[Megaship|Megaships]].
 
=== Repair ===
{{main|/Repair/}}
Repair limpets repair the targeted ship's hull.
 
=== Research ===
{{main|/Research/}}
Research drones attach to targeted [[Thargoid Interceptor|Thargoid Interceptors]] and retrieve a research sample, such as a Thargoid Cyclops Tissue Sample, which is then stored as a commodity.
 
==Notes==
* Limpets are stored in the ship's cargo hold, unlike most other consumables. Each Limpet takes one "ton" of storage space.
* Limpets are consumed when first activated, and cannot be recovered even once their task(s) are completed. The following conditions will result in Limpet (self-)destruction;
** Task Completion. Limpets will self-destruct when their task has been successfully carried out.
** Life-time Expiration. Limpets will eventually self-destruct when the control timer (as listed in the Controller's specifications) reaches zero.
** Control Range. If the Mothership flies too far away from its Limpets, they will automatically self-destruct.
** Enemy Fire. [[Point Defence Turret]]s may fire upon Limpets, especially Hatch Breakers, and subsequently destroy them.
** Collision. Drones will not avoid most objects, meaning that they cannot approach a target if a direct path between them and said object is obstructed, and nearly any collision will result in their destruction.


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Latest revision as of 05:51, 19 September 2026

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Limpet Controller icon

Limpet Controllers are a series of ship modules used to program and control simple limpet drones. The drones can be launched from the ship to perform various tasks depending on the type of Limpet Controller. Most Limpet Controller modules are specialised and only capable of managing one type of task, and if a pilot wishes to use multiple functions, they must either install multiple Limpet Controller modules with the appropriate functions or a Multi Limpet Controller.

The limpets managed by Limpet Controllers are cheap, disposable munitions stored in a ship's Cargo Racks. They can be replenished at ports via Advanced Maintenance or via Synthesis. Limpets remain blank templates until they are deployed, at which time they are programmed by whichever Limpet Controller is activated by the pilot before being launched from the ship to carry out their assigned task.

Limpet Controller modules

File:Limpet Drone Manticore ED.jpg
A Limpet drone
  • Multi Limpet Controllers
    • Mining and Mk II Mining - Can perform the Collector and Prospector functions.
    • Operations - Can perform the Collector, Hatch Breaker, and Recon functions.
    • Rescue - Can perform the Fuel Transfer, Hatch Breaker, and Repair functions.
    • Universal - Can perform all eight Limpet Controller functions.
    • Xeno - Can perform the Decontamination, Repair, and Research functions.

Notes

  • The original four Limpet Controllers (Collector, Hatch Breaker, Fuel Transfer, and Prospector) were added to Elite Dangerous in the 1.3 Powerplay update released on June 5, 2015.
  • Three new Limpet Controllers (Repair, Research, and Decontamination) were added to Elite Dangerous: Horizons in the The Return - v2.4 expansion released on 26 September 2017.
  • The Recon Limpet Controller was added to Elite Dangerous: Beyond in the Chapter One - v3.0 expansion released on 27 February 2018.
  • Five Multi-Limpet Controllers (Mining, Operations, Rescue, Universal, and Xeno) were added in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Update 9 on December 9, 2021.[1]
  • The Mk II Mining Multi Limpet Controller was added to Elite Dangerous: Odyssey in the Type-11 Prospector Update v4.2.1.0 released on 29 September 2025.[2]
  • Limpets are stored in the ship's cargo hold, unlike most other consumables. Each Limpet takes one "ton" of storage space.
  • Limpets are consumed when first activated, and cannot be recovered even once their task(s) are completed. The following conditions will result in Limpet (self-)destruction;
    • Task Completion. Limpets will self-destruct when their task has been successfully carried out.
    • Life-time Expiration. Limpets will eventually self-destruct when the control timer (as listed in the Controller's specifications) reaches zero.
    • Control Range. If the Mothership flies too far away from its Limpets, they will automatically self-destruct.
    • Enemy Fire. Point Defence Turrets may fire upon Limpets, especially Hatch Breakers, and subsequently destroy them.
    • Electronic Countermeasure. Firing an ECM will destroy all friendly and hostile Limpets in range.
    • Collision. Limpets sometimes do not attempt to maneuver around objects such asteroids, wrecks, or other ships; they can easily slam into something and will be destroyed as a result.

Trivia

  • Between December 16, 2018 and December 16, 2019, over 200 million Limpets had been used or abandoned in space.[3]

Videos

References

  1. ↑ Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey | Update 9 Notes
  2. ↑ Elite: Dangerous website | Update Notes - v4.2.1.0 - Type-11 Prospector Update - 29 September 2025
  3. ↑ Frontier Forums: Celebrating 5 years of Elite Dangerous!

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