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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image = Anaconda09.jpg
| image = Anaconda.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| yearsproduced = 2856-Present
| yearsproduced = 2856-Present
| type = Multipurpose
| type = Multirole
| cost = 146,969,450
| cost = 128,965,694
| insurance = 7,348,473
| factionreq =
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
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| landingpad = Large
| landingpad = Large
| dimensions = 155m x 62m x 32m
| dimensions = 155m x 62m x 32m
| seats = 3
| seats = <abbr title="This ship gains a 4th seat only if Odyssey is installed.">3-4</abbr>
| multicrew = Yes
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = Yes
| fighterhangar = Yes
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| armourhardness = 65
| armourhardness = 65
| shields = 362
| shields = 362
| heatcapacity = 334
| fuelcapacity = 32
| scooptimised = No
| manoeuvrability = 1
| manoeuvrability = 1
| topspeed = 183
| topspeed = 183
| maxtopspeed = 209
| boostspeed = 244
| boostspeed = 244
| jumprange = 9.41
| maxboostspeed = 279
| jumprange = 9.66
| maxjumprange = 41.45
| cargocapacity = 114
| cargocapacity = 114
| fuelcapacity = 32
| maxcargocapacity = 470
| utility = 8
| utility = 8
| small = 2
| small = 2
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| large = 3
| large = 3
| huge = 1
| huge = 1
| size1 =
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| size2 = 1
| size2 = 1
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| size7 = 1
| size7 = 1
| size8 =
| size8 =
| reservedic = 1x Size 5 [[Military Compartment]]
| reservedic = 1× Class 5 [[Military Compartment]]
| maxtopspeed = 209
| maxboostspeed = 279
| maxjumprange = 41.45
}}
}}
{{quote|The Anaconda is the pride of Faulcon deLacy's shipyards. The design was first manufactured in 2856 by RimLiner Galactic. After numerous mergers the template was eventually owned by Faulcon deLacy, who have made only minor changes to the classic design. The Anaconda is a versatile craft that can transport large cargos as well as pack a decent punch. Some smaller navies use the Anaconda in the light cruiser and frigate roles. The Anaconda can also be upgraded with a docking bay allowing small fighters up to Sidewinder-size to be carried and launched, however most are only capable of supporting short-range fighters.|In-Game Description}}
{{quote|The pride of Faulcon deLacy's shipyards. the Anaconda is a versatile ship that can carry large cargos and pack a heavy punch. So hardy is the Anaconda, some smaller navies use it in lieu of a frigate or light cruiser. The ship can also be upgraded with a docking bay.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Anaconda''' is a large [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Faulcon DeLacy]]. A ponderous yet highly versatile vessel that excels in multiple roles, the Anaconda was originally produced by RimLiner Galactic and debuted in 2856. It's one of the most iconic vessels since the original debuted in [[Elite|Elite (1984)]].<ref name=":0">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/september-2026-dev-log-law-disorder-first-details-anaconda-mk-ii-revealed September 2026 Dev Log | Law & Disorder First Details & Anaconda Mk II Revealed] - 24 September 2026 - Elite Dangerous</ref>
The '''Anaconda''' is a ponderous yet highly versatile vessel that excels in multiple roles. With a base cost just shy of 147 million [[Credits]], it is the third most expensive ship available, behind only the [[Federal Corvette]] and the [[Imperial Cutter]]. While the Federal Corvette is specialized for combat, and the Imperial Cutter is a multipurpose ship with exceptional cargo capacity, the Anaconda can be competitively adapted for combat, mining, trading, or exploration as necessary. It also currently has the highest potential jump range of all ships after [[Engineers|Engineering]], making it the best choice for long-distance journeys.


==Overview==
== History ==
The Anaconda was first produced by RimLiner Galactic and debuted in 2856. It's also one of the most iconic vessels of [[Elite|Elite (1984)]].<ref name=":0" /> The blueprint eventually came into Faulcon DeLacy's possession after several mergers. Only minor changes were made to the classic design.
Boasting an array of weapon [[hardpoint]]s, the Anaconda is a formidable [[combat]] ship. When customized/engineered for combat, it is one of the best combat ships in the game. A good hardpoint placement and the possibility of equipping a large amount of combat focused modules makes it a perfect Battleship. It, the [[Fer-de-Lance]], the [[Federal Corvette]], the [[Imperial Cutter]], and the [[Mamba]] are the only [[ships]] capable of equipping powerful Class 4 weaponry. The downside of the ship's low agility means it can struggle against nimbler ships since it suffers quite heavily with large blind spots. Turreted and gimballed mounts can help alleviate this problem.


=== The Big Three ===
Defensively, the Anaconda is extremely sturdy when customized for survivability. It has 8 utility mounts, tied for the highest of any ship in the game, and its potent Class 8 power plant allows a [[Shield Generator]], a [[Shield Cell Bank]] and multiple [[Shield Booster]]s to be activated simultaneously whilst still having enough output leftover to comfortably power the weapons and other systems. Even if the shields fail, the Anaconda has a base armor strength of 945, second only to the Type-10 Defender, and a large number of optional internal compartments give plenty of room to install [[Hull Reinforcement Package|Hull]] or [[Module Reinforcement Package]]s to stack even more protection. Optimizing for hull/armour strength allows a maximum of 6,137.5 without [[Engineers|Engineering]], or 10,755 with, the most of any ship. Last but not least, should the need to retreat arise, the Anaconda's mass lock factor of 23 means it can be masslocked only by itself, a Federal Corvette, Imperial Cutter or a Type-10, so it can escape from other vessels with relative ease.
It was considered by the independent pilot community as one of "The Big Three". It was the third, most expensive ship on the market behind the [[Federal Corvette]] and the [[Imperial Cutter]]. However, the release of the [[Panther Clipper Mk II]] and [[Caspian Explorer]] moved it to fifth place. The Federal Corvette is specialized for combat, the Imperial Cutter is a multirole ship with exceptional cargo capacity, while the Anaconda is a jack-of-all-trades. It's competitively adaptable for [[combat]], [[Miner|mining]], [[Trader|trading]], or [[Explorer|exploration]]. The Anaconda serves as a light cruiser or frigate in some navies. It has one of the highest potential jump ranges after [[Engineers|engineering]], making it a popular choice for long-distance journeys. DeLacy launched the reimagined successor, [[Anaconda Mk II]], on 20 October 3312.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-october-dev-log-2026-law-disorder Elite Dangerous: October Dev Log 2026 | Law & Disorder] - 14 October 2026</ref>


== Overview ==
Statistically speaking, the Anaconda is the single best exploration ship in the game. With a staggering jump range of 41.45lys before engineering, it can easily jump massive distances. What puts it above ships like [[Diamondback Explorer]] is its larger optional internal capacity (allowing more freedom in terms of AFMUs and SRVS) and its ludicrous jump range, topping out at 84lys if every possible measure is taken to maximize its range. It has a large supply of internal compartments as well and can also equip very small shields, letting explorers take along a bit of protection from bumps and scratches. Its large fuel tank and ability to fit a Class 7 [[Fuel Scoop]] top it off as an impressive vessel for exploration. However, the Diamondback Explorer has slightly better range without engineering, as well as a much lower price and rebuy, and a much smaller footprint for landing in rough terrain. Some [[trader]]s make use of the Anaconda due to its high jump range and decent cargo capacity; however, at only 468T of cargo, it is surpassed by several other large ships such as Lakon's [[Type-9 Heavy]] & [[Type-10 Defender]], the [[Federal Corvette]], and the [[Imperial Cutter]], making it the least effective ship in its price range.
The Anaconda offers a highly generalized hull and internal layout, which allows it to be adapted for a wide variety of roles, including exploration, trading, mining, and combat operations.


[[File:Convergence anaconda.png|thumb|250px|Anaconda hardpoints convergence]]
The Anaconda makes for a fantastic [[miner]]; with a large amount of potential [[Mining Laser]]s as well as lots of space for Limpets and cargo holds not to mention the ability to mount a Fighter Hangar and great self defense, the Anaconda fits the role very well.
The vessel is equipped with a total of eight [[Hardpoint]]s. A single Huge hardpoint is located on the ventral side of the hull, positioned alongside one Large hardpoint. The two Small hardpoints are also on the ventral side, but further back. Two additional Large hardpoints are situated on the dorsal hull, while two Medium hardpoints are mounted on the port and starboard sides. Additionally, the Anaconda possesses eight utility mounts and it supports the installation of a [[Fighter Hangar]] to deploy [[Ship-Launched Fighters]].


The Anaconda's bridge is located on the top of the ship roughly at its midpoint. The pilot's seat is positioned in the centre of the bridge, with one co-pilot seat to the right and two more on the left. The [[Ship Canopy|canopy]] offers a wide horizontal field of view (more than 180 degrees), however the canopy's widths are tapered off to either side, limiting vertical field of view. The ship's nose also obstructs the view underneath the ship. In a combat scenario, two Class 3 hardpoints and two utility mounts are deployed directly in front of the bridge, which can obstruct the pilot's view when they fire. Turreted weapons have special mounts that will obscure your view further.
Overall, the Anaconda fulfills its purpose as a multi-role ship extremely well, and is only surpassed by ships dedicated to a role. The major downsides of the ship are its sub par speed and maneuverability, as well as the cost for outfitting and maintenance: prices for less essential modules will easily exceed 1 million credits, and the most expensive modules (particularly the power plant) can run you upwards of a hundred million credits. The repair fees for the Anaconda are also relatively high, since repair costs are calculated based on the purchase price of the ship and its modules, and so it is usually cheaper to repair an Anaconda's modules using an Auto Field-Maintenance Unit. As total outfitting costs can exceed half a billion credits, hunting for discounts is strongly recommended.


A defining characteristic of the Anaconda is its notably low base hull mass relative to its overall size. This structural trait, when combined with specific modules and engineering selections, affords it one of the highest potential jump ranges of any ship, making it a prominent choice for deep-space [[Explorer#Ships|exploration]] and long-haul travel. Its bulk restricts it to large landing pads however, and has low manoeuvrability in both normal space flight<ref>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UKvWx-Po1erSwAFomEpSJvB5vRbYn_A2t0T9lNhMst0/htmlview Ship agility statistics (Google Docs)]</ref> and [[supercruise]]<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/supercruise-handling-of-ships.396845/ Supercruise handling]</ref>.
The Anaconda's bridge is located on the top of the ship roughly at its midpoint. The pilot's seat is positioned in the center of the bridge, with co-pilot seats on either side. The canopy offers a wide horizontal field of view (more than 180 degrees), however the canopy's widths are tapered off to either side, limiting vertical field of view. The ship's nose also obstructs view underneath the ship. In a combat scenario, 2 large hardpoints and 2 utility mounts are deployed directly in front of the bridge, which can obstruct the pilot's view when they fire.


== Purchase Locations ==
The weapon hardpoint locations are as follows: two Class 3 hardpoints are mounted parallel on the top of the bow; the third is located underneath the nose. Its Class 4 hardpoint is mounted behind the bottom Large, and the two Class 2 hardpoints are embedded in the sides of the ship, hidden beneath sliding panels emblazoned with the Faulcon DeLacy emblem. Finally, two additional Class 1 hardpoints are mounted on the underside of the ship, far back. With the release of ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]: The Guardians'', the Anaconda gained the ability to mount a [[Fighter Hangar]] to launch [[Ship-Launched Fighters]].

The Anaconda has an available 16 piece cosmetic [[Ship Kit#Ship Kits|Ship Kit]] that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/usd/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/anaconda-ship-kit-16-pieces.html Frontier store], allowing you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

==Purchase Locations==
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! System
! System
! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
! Discount
! Notes
|-
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|Always available
|10% discount, Founders Permit needed
|10% discount
|-
|-
|Brestla
|Brestla
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|20% surcharge
|20% surcharge
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|-
|Parenni
|Shenich
|Alvares City
|Wafer Terminal
|Jan. 14, 2019
|Apr. 8, 2019
|15% discount
|15% discount
|-
|-
|109 Piscium
|Diaguandri
|Ising Dock
|Ray Gateway
|Apr. 28, 2018
|Apr. 8, 2019
|15% discount
|15% discount
|-
|-
|G 35-15
|LP 355-65
|Barba Ring
|Cugnot Terminal
|Apr. 28, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|LTT 11478
|BZ Ceti
|Heng Port
|Coleman Ring
|Dec. 31, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
|15% discount
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Ebor
|Pliny
|Morris Enterprise
|Laplace Port
|Jan. 4, 2018
|Sep. 9, 2019
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|64 Ceti
|Huokang
|Jensen Gateway
|Steiner City
|Jan. 4, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|LFT 1748
|HIP 8859
|Apgar City
|Otiman Dock
|Jan. 4, 2018
|Jul. 6, 2019
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|Kebel Yeh
|Aruru
|Ohm Orbital
|Ford Station
|Jan. 4, 2018
|Aug. 24, 2019
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|Gliese 9106
|Groombridge 34
|Abernathy City
|Jones Estate
|Jan. 4, 2018
|Sep. 22, 2019
|15% discount
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|-
|-
|Shenich
|Chi Orionis
|Carey Terminal
|Wafer Terminal
|Jan. 4, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
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|-
|-
|Luyten's Star
|LFT 374
|Ashby City
|Neville Ring
|Jan. 4, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
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|-
|-
|Asphodel
|Ross 99
|Saaviks Sanctuary
|Brunel Ring
|Jan. 6, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
|
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|-
|Gende
|Gilgamesh
|Baliunas Hub
|Moffit City
|Apr. 25, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
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|-
|-
|Meliae
|Hill Pa Hsi
|Whitson Hub
|Curie Gateway
|May 5, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
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|-
|-
|Zaraluvul
|LTT 7421
|Plexico Ring
|Lukyanenko Vision
|June 30, 2018
|Mar. 30, 2019
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|-
|-
|Mahimata
|CD-51 102 2
|White City
|Mcdermott Enterprise
|Sept. 7,2018
|Jul. 24, 2019
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|-
|-
|Groombridge 1618
|LP 445-22
|Franklin Ring
|Trevithick Horizons
|Sept. 13 2018
|Mar. 2, 2020
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|-
|-
|LFT 424
|Epomana
|Coke Dock
|Onnes Orbital
|May 19, 2020
|Sept. 15 2018
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|HIP 79636
|Nakamura City
|Sept. 15 2018
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|-
|LP 926-40
|Lee CIty
|Sept. 15 2018
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|-
|HIP 13653
|Vinge Dock
|Nov. 9 2018
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|-
|BD+05 1146
|109 Piscium
|Boyle Orbital
|Ising Dock
|Nov. 22 2018
|Dec. 14, 2020
|15% discount
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Omicron Capricorni B
|64 Ceti
|Martin Enterprise
|Jensen Gateway
|Aug. 10, 2021
|March 17 2019
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|15% Discount
|}
|}


==Outfitting==
== Outfitting ==
{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}


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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x32] || C || 5 || 5
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| rowspan="13" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="14" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x64] || E || 6 || 7
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x64] || E || 6 || 7
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
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| [[Planetary Approach Suite]] (H) || I || 1 || 1
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
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| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(H) = Requires [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]], reserved solely for [[Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[Shield Cell Bank]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], [[Shield Cell Bank]], [[Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package]], [[Guardian Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Guardian Module Reinforcement Package]]''


==Notes==
== Notes ==
* The Anaconda is somewhat unusual in that it features two [[Cargo Hatch]]es; the primary Cargo Hatch is located towards the front of the vessel, whilst the secondary is located towards the rear of the vessel, behind the Fighter Bay. The forward/primary Hatch is used to manually scoop items from space and to deploy [[SRV]]s, whilst the rear/secondary Hatch is used by [[Limpet Controller/Collector|Collector Limpets]] when retrieving canisters or materials; when the Cargo Scoop is toggled, only the forward/primary Hatch will be lowered.
* The Anaconda is somewhat unusual in that it features two [[Cargo Hatch]]es; the primary Cargo Hatch is located towards the front of the vessel, whilst the secondary is located towards the rear of the vessel, behind the Fighter Bay. The forward/primary Hatch is used to manually scoop items from space and to deploy [[SRV]]s, whilst the rear/secondary Hatch is used by [[Limpet Controller/Collector|Collector Limpets]] when retrieving canisters or materials; when the Cargo Scoop is toggled, only the forward/primary Hatch will be lowered.
* Due to the location of the Cargo Hatch on the Anaconda, deploying an SRV will cause the SRV to fall the distance to the ground, or in the case of boarding it will cause the SRV to float upwards. Due to the Hatch location, it can also be difficult to get the SRV in the correct position to board, transfer cargo, etc. and using the handbrake may be necessary on uneven terrain.
* Due to the location of the Cargo Hatch on the Anaconda, deploying an SRV will cause the SRV to fall the distance to the ground, or in the case of boarding will cause the SRV to float upwards. Due to the Hatch location, it can also be difficult to get the SRV in the correct position to board, transfer cargo, etc. and using the handbrake may be necessary on uneven terrain.
* Prior to a patch, the Anaconda's cargo hatch would open directly in front of one of its lower hardpoints, causing clipping issues.
* Prior to a patch, the Anaconda's Cargo Hatch would open directly in front of one of its lower hardpoints, causing clipping issues.
* The Anaconda is one of the only ships in the game to visually show damage to its hull, with pieces of its armour coming off and more damage being shown as its hull health lowers. This is purely cosmetic and it is unknown why the Anaconda has this feature, nor if it is planned to be added to other ships.
* The Anaconda is the only ship in the game to visually show damage to its hull, with pieces of its armour coming off and more damage being shown as its hull health lowers. This is purely cosmetic.
* When using a [[Standard Docking Computer]] at starports the ship will sometimes scratch against the entrance slot. This doesn't seem to cause damage, however.
* When using a [[Standard Docking Computer]] or [[Advanced Docking Computer]] at [[Starport]]s, the ventral side of the Anaconda will sometimes brush against the entrance slot. This does not appear to cause any damage even if shields are not equipped.
* An [[Anaconda Graveyard]] is located on HD 76133 (Elysium's Rest) ~ Planet 1 C ~ 23.488 / 81.934 ~ 0.18G. There's also an Anaconda [[Shipwreck]] turned into a base on HR 5906 AB.
* An [[Anaconda Graveyard]] is located on HD 76133 (Elysium's Rest) ~ Planet 1 C ~ 23.488 / 81.934 ~ 0.18G. There is also an Anaconda [[Shipwreck]] turned into a base on HR 5906 AB.


== Guides ==
== Videos ==
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<gallery>
File:Introducing Anaconda - Elite Dangerous Short cinematic
File:CUTTER_VS_CORVETTE_VS_ANACONDA_ELITE_DANGEROUS
File:Large and Lethal - Elite Dangerous Anaconda
File:Elite Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda - Spacedock
File:CUTTER VS CORVETTE VS ANACONDA ELITE DANGEROUS
File:Elite Dangerous - Adrepticius
File:The Anaconda -Elite Dangerous-
File:The Anaconda Review -Elite Dangerous-
File:ELITE DANGEROUS - Out There (Season 06) - Episode 08
File:ELITE DANGEROUS - Out There (Season 06) - Episode 21
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Videos==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Freedom-02.jpg|Bridge view 1
File:Introducing_Anaconda_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:Large_and_Lethal_-_Elite_Dangerous_Anaconda
File:Elite_Faulcon_DeLacy_Anaconda_-_Spacedock
File:Elite_Dangerous_Deep_core_mining_in_an_Anaconda
File:Beyond_the_stars
File:I_Feel_Good_(Ctrl%2BAlt%2BSpace_Competition)
File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Adrepticius
</gallery>

==Gallery==
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File:freedom-02.jpg|Bridge view 1
File:Screenshot 0076a.jpg|Bridge view 2
File:Screenshot 0076a.jpg|Bridge view 2
File:Anaconda09.jpg|Docked in a hangar
Police 05.jpg
File:Anaconda Bridge.png|Bridge concept
File:AnacondaDamaged.png|Hull damage concept
File:AnacondaDamaged.png|Hull damage concept
File:Anaconda 01 Inside.jpg
File:Anaconda 01 Inside.jpg
File:OcmlO1a.png|Command deck
File:ED-Anaconda-Size.png|Anaconda size comparison
File:ED Ship Scale Anaconda Cobra.jpg|ED Ship Scale
File:oG0iupS.png|Anaconda rear
File:TqXEH1l.png|Anaconda's massive landing gear
File:Elite-Dangerous-Atmospheric-Landing-Planet-Anaconda-Fan-Art.png|Anaconda Atmospheric Landing fan art
File:Condorconda.jpg|Concept-art of the F63 being launched from an Anaconda
File:Condorconda.jpg|Concept-art of the F63 being launched from an Anaconda
File:20170117192533_1.jpg|Anaconda with additional tuning parts fitted
File:Anaconda54.jpg|Damaged Anaconda 1
File:E-D Anaconda - Sunglare .jpg|Anaconda - Sunglare
File:E-D Anaconda - Supercruise Aft Top Side View .jpg|Anaconda - Supercruise Aft Top Side View
File:Anaconda54.jpg |Damaged Anaconda 1
File:Anaconda49.jpg |Docked Anaconda with damage
File:Anaconda68.jpg |Damaged Anaconda Top View
File:Conda-damaged.jpg |Severely Damaged Anaconda
File:E-D Anaconda - Gold Skin docked at Orbis Starport.jpg|Golden Anaconda
File:E-D Anaconda - Gold Skin Front Side View.jpg|Gold Skin Frontal Underside View
File:E-D Anaconda - Gold Skin Fuel Scooping.jpg|Gold Skin Anaconda Fuel Scooping
File:Anaconda_Escape_hatches_2.jpg |Four of the Eight Emergency Escape Hatches on the top deck of the Anaconda
File:Anaconda II.jpg|Anaconda on pad
File:Anaconda-Search-and-Rescue-Ship.png|Search and Rescue Anaconda
File:Anaconda-Search-and-Rescue-Ship.png|Search and Rescue Anaconda
File:Anaconda-Landed-Planet.png|Anaconda landed on a planet
File:Anaconda Search and Rescue Underside.jpeg|Another view of the S&R Anaconda
File:Bp-anaconda.png|Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Blueprint
File:Elite0421.jpg
File:E-D Anaconda - Crusing above the Rings around a Brown Dwarf.jpg
File:E-D Anaconda - Launching from Planetary Starport.jpg
File:EliteDangerous64 2016-04-07 07-52-11.png|Face off with Federal Corvette
File:Anaconda servicepad.jpg|An Anaconda on a Service Pad
File:20160815182740_1.jpg|An Anaconda near a Star
File:bp-anaconda.png|Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Blueprint
File:tbf-deliverer.png|Vibrant Green Anaconda in front of A star
File:Anaconda-Holo-Me-Character.png|Anaconda Holo-Me character
File:Anaconda-Holo-Me-Character.png|Anaconda Holo-Me character
File:Remlok-Survival-Mask-Pilot-Character.png|Remlok Survival Mask pilot character
File:Remlok-Survival-Mask-Pilot-Character.png|Remlok Survival Mask pilot character
File:Anaconda-Walking-Pilot-Scale.png|Anaconda walking pilot scale
File:Anaconda-Walking-Pilot-Scale.png|Anaconda walking pilot scale
File:Anaconda-Underside-Landing-Station.png|Anaconda underside and landing in a station
File:Anaconda Underside Docking Station.png|Anaconda underside docking in a station
File:20180904213744_1.jpg|Underside shot of the Anaconda, to show its dual Hatch setup
File:Anaconda-ship-size-comparison.png|Anaconda ship size comparison
File:Anaconda-ship-size-comparison.png|Anaconda ship size comparison
File:IC-405-Flaming-Star-Nebula.png|Anaconda and the Flaming Star Nebula
File:IC-405-Flaming-Star-Nebula.png|Anaconda and the Flaming Star Nebula
File:Anaconda at Eagle Nebula.png|Anaconda at the Eagle Nebula
File:Anaconda-Shipwreck-on-HR-5906.png|Anaconda Shipwreck on HR 5906 AB
File:Anaconda-Shipwreck-on-HR-5906.png|Anaconda Shipwreck on HR 5906 AB
File:Anaconda Graveyard in HD 76133 Planet 1 C.png|The "Anaconda Graveyard" in HD 76133
File:Anaconda Gold Wireframe Paint Job Elite.jpg|Anaconda Gold Wireframe Paint Job
File:Anaconda Top Close-up.jpg|Anaconda Top Close-up
File:Anaconda Ship Top View.jpg|Anaconda ship top view
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</gallery>


==References==
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The pride of Faulcon deLacy's shipyards. the Anaconda is a versatile ship that can carry large cargos and pack a heavy punch. So hardy is the Anaconda, some smaller navies use it in lieu of a frigate or light cruiser. The ship can also be upgraded with a docking bay.

— In-Game Description

The Anaconda is a large ship produced by Faulcon DeLacy. A ponderous yet highly versatile vessel that excels in multiple roles, the Anaconda was originally produced by RimLiner Galactic and debuted in 2856. It's one of the most iconic vessels since the original debuted in Elite (1984).[1]

History

The Anaconda was first produced by RimLiner Galactic and debuted in 2856. It's also one of the most iconic vessels of Elite (1984).[1] The blueprint eventually came into Faulcon DeLacy's possession after several mergers. Only minor changes were made to the classic design.

The Big Three

It was considered by the independent pilot community as one of "The Big Three". It was the third, most expensive ship on the market behind the Federal Corvette and the Imperial Cutter. However, the release of the Panther Clipper Mk II and Caspian Explorer moved it to fifth place. The Federal Corvette is specialized for combat, the Imperial Cutter is a multirole ship with exceptional cargo capacity, while the Anaconda is a jack-of-all-trades. It's competitively adaptable for combat, mining, trading, or exploration. The Anaconda serves as a light cruiser or frigate in some navies. It has one of the highest potential jump ranges after engineering, making it a popular choice for long-distance journeys. DeLacy launched the reimagined successor, Anaconda Mk II, on 20 October 3312.[2]

Overview

The Anaconda offers a highly generalized hull and internal layout, which allows it to be adapted for a wide variety of roles, including exploration, trading, mining, and combat operations.

Anaconda hardpoints convergence

The vessel is equipped with a total of eight Hardpoints. A single Huge hardpoint is located on the ventral side of the hull, positioned alongside one Large hardpoint. The two Small hardpoints are also on the ventral side, but further back. Two additional Large hardpoints are situated on the dorsal hull, while two Medium hardpoints are mounted on the port and starboard sides. Additionally, the Anaconda possesses eight utility mounts and it supports the installation of a Fighter Hangar to deploy Ship-Launched Fighters.

The Anaconda's bridge is located on the top of the ship roughly at its midpoint. The pilot's seat is positioned in the centre of the bridge, with one co-pilot seat to the right and two more on the left. The canopy offers a wide horizontal field of view (more than 180 degrees), however the canopy's widths are tapered off to either side, limiting vertical field of view. The ship's nose also obstructs the view underneath the ship. In a combat scenario, two Class 3 hardpoints and two utility mounts are deployed directly in front of the bridge, which can obstruct the pilot's view when they fire. Turreted weapons have special mounts that will obscure your view further.

A defining characteristic of the Anaconda is its notably low base hull mass relative to its overall size. This structural trait, when combined with specific modules and engineering selections, affords it one of the highest potential jump ranges of any ship, making it a prominent choice for deep-space exploration and long-haul travel. Its bulk restricts it to large landing pads however, and has low manoeuvrability in both normal space flight[3] and supercruise[4].

Purchase Locations

System Station Date Seen Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra Jameson Memorial Always available 10% discount
Brestla i Sola Prospect Always available 20% surcharge
Parenni Alvares City Apr. 8, 2019 15% discount
109 Piscium Ising Dock Apr. 8, 2019 15% discount
LP 355-65 Barba Ring Mar. 30, 2019 15% discount
LTT 11478 Heng Port Mar. 30, 2019 15% discount
Ebor Morris Enterprise Sep. 9, 2019 15% discount
64 Ceti Jensen Gateway Mar. 30, 2019 15% discount
HIP 8859 Apgar City Jul. 6, 2019 15% discount
Kebel Yeh Ohm Orbital Aug. 24, 2019 15% discount
Gliese 9106 Abernathy City Sep. 22, 2019 15% discount
Shenich Wafer Terminal Mar. 30, 2019
Luyten's Star Ashby City Mar. 30, 2019
Asphodel Saaviks Sanctuary Mar. 30, 2019
Gende Baliunas Hub Mar. 30, 2019
Meliae Whitson Hub Mar. 30, 2019
Zaraluvul Plexico Ring Mar. 30, 2019
Mahimata White City Jul. 24, 2019
Groombridge 1618 Franklin Ring Mar. 2, 2020
LFT 424 Coke Dock May 19, 2020 15% discount
BD+05 1146 Boyle Orbital Dec. 14, 2020 15% discount
Omicron Capricorni B Martin Enterprise Aug. 10, 2021

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Anaconda.

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class
Small Hardpoint Pulse Laser (L) F 1 1
Pulse Laser (L) F 1 1
Medium Hardpoint Empty -- -- 2
Empty -- -- 2
Large Hardpoint Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Huge Hardpoint Empty -- -- 4
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys I 1 8
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 8 8
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 7 7
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive E 6 6
Environment Control Life Support E 5 5
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 8 8
Sensor Suite Sensors E 8 8
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x32] C 5 5
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x64] E 6 7
Cargo Rack [x32] E 5 6
Shield Generator E 6 6
Empty -- -- 6
Cargo Rack [x16] E 4 5
Empty -- -- 5
Empty -- -- 5
Empty (M) -- -- 5
Empty -- -- 4
Empty -- -- 4
Empty -- -- 4
Cargo Rack [x2] E 1 2
Supercruise Assist E 1 1
(PAS) I 1 1

Notes

  • The Anaconda is somewhat unusual in that it features two Cargo Hatches; the primary Cargo Hatch is located towards the front of the vessel, whilst the secondary is located towards the rear of the vessel, behind the Fighter Bay. The forward/primary Hatch is used to manually scoop items from space and to deploy SRVs, whilst the rear/secondary Hatch is used by Collector Limpets when retrieving canisters or materials; when the Cargo Scoop is toggled, only the forward/primary Hatch will be lowered.
  • Due to the location of the Cargo Hatch on the Anaconda, deploying an SRV will cause the SRV to fall the distance to the ground, or in the case of boarding will cause the SRV to float upwards. Due to the Hatch location, it can also be difficult to get the SRV in the correct position to board, transfer cargo, etc. and using the handbrake may be necessary on uneven terrain.
  • Prior to a patch, the Anaconda's Cargo Hatch would open directly in front of one of its lower hardpoints, causing clipping issues.
  • The Anaconda is the only ship in the game to visually show damage to its hull, with pieces of its armour coming off and more damage being shown as its hull health lowers. This is purely cosmetic.
  • When using a Standard Docking Computer or Advanced Docking Computer at Starports, the ventral side of the Anaconda will sometimes brush against the entrance slot. This does not appear to cause any damage even if shields are not equipped.
  • An Anaconda Graveyard is located on HD 76133 (Elysium's Rest) ~ Planet 1 C ~ 23.488 / 81.934 ~ 0.18G. There is also an Anaconda Shipwreck turned into a base on HR 5906 AB.

Videos

  • Bridge view 1
    Bridge view 1
  • Bridge view 2
    Bridge view 2
  • Hull damage concept
    Hull damage concept
  • Anaconda size comparison
    Anaconda size comparison
  • ED Ship Scale
    ED Ship Scale
  • Concept-art of the F63 being launched from an Anaconda
    Concept-art of the F63 being launched from an Anaconda
  • Damaged Anaconda 1
    Damaged Anaconda 1
  • Search and Rescue Anaconda
    Search and Rescue Anaconda
  • Another view of the S&R Anaconda
    Another view of the S&R Anaconda
  • Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Blueprint
    Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Blueprint
  • Anaconda Holo-Me character
    Anaconda Holo-Me character
  • Remlok Survival Mask pilot character
    Remlok Survival Mask pilot character
  • Anaconda walking pilot scale
    Anaconda walking pilot scale
  • Anaconda underside docking in a station
    Anaconda underside docking in a station
  • Anaconda ship size comparison
    Anaconda ship size comparison
  • Anaconda and the Flaming Star Nebula
    Anaconda and the Flaming Star Nebula
  • Anaconda at the Eagle Nebula
    Anaconda at the Eagle Nebula
  • Anaconda Shipwreck on HR 5906 AB
    Anaconda Shipwreck on HR 5906 AB
  • The "Anaconda Graveyard" in HD 76133
    The "Anaconda Graveyard" in HD 76133
  • Anaconda Gold Wireframe Paint Job
    Anaconda Gold Wireframe Paint Job
  • Anaconda Top Close-up
    Anaconda Top Close-up
  • Anaconda ship top view
    Anaconda ship top view

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 September 2026 Dev Log | Law & Disorder First Details & Anaconda Mk II Revealed - 24 September 2026 - Elite Dangerous
  2. ↑ Elite Dangerous: October Dev Log 2026 | Law & Disorder - 14 October 2026
  3. ↑ Ship agility statistics (Google Docs)
  4. ↑ Supercruise handling
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