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| image              = Alliance Challenger.png
| manufacturer        = Lakon Spaceways
| yearsproduced      = 3304-Present
| type                = Combat
| cost                = 30,472,265
| insurance          = 1,523,613
| factionreq          = Alliance
| factionreq          = Alliance
| factionrank        = None
| factionrank        = None
| manufacturer       = Lakon Spaceways
| expansionreq       = ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]''
| type                = Combat
| landingpad          = Medium
| dimensions          =  
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| cost                =  
| seats              = 2
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = No
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| masslock            = 13
| armour              = 540
| armourhardness      = 65
| shields            = 208
| heatcapacity        = 316
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| topspeed            = 204
| topspeed            = 204
| maxtopspeed        = 251
| boostspeed          = 316
| boostspeed          = 316
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| maxboostspeed      = 360
| landingpad          = Medium
| jumprange          = 8.61
| shields            = 208
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| cargocapacity      = 40
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| maxcargocapacity    = 152
| jumprange          =  
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
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{{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Challenger has been envisaged as a frontline combat vessel. With a generous complement of hardpoints, the Challenger can more than hold its own in a fight, and although it weighs more than its sister ship, it has retained the Chieftain's characteristic agility. It also has stronger armour than the Chieftain, allowing it to soak up a significant amount of punishment.|In-Game Description}}
{{Quote|A modified version of the Alliance Chieftain, the Alliance Challenger has been envisaged as a frontline combat vessel. With a generous complement of hardpoints, the Challenger can more than hold its own in a fight, and although it weighs more than its sister ship, it has retained the Chieftain's characteristic agility. It also has stronger armour than the Chieftain, allowing it to soak up a significant amount of punishment.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Alliance Challenger''' is a variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]] in response to the [[Thargoid]] threat.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/429972-Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Chapter-Two-Release-Date?p=6747248 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> Capitalizing on the Chieftain's strengths, the Challenger boasts enhanced specifications in the form of additional weapon hardpoints, more durable armour, and slightly increased manoeuvrability.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/8pt1h0/lavecon_panel_beyond_q4_sneak_peeks_qa_quick_notes/?st=ji7t4g64&sh=077c937e /r/EliteDangerous: Lavecon Panel: Beyond Q4 Sneak Peeks + Q&A ~ Quick Notes]</ref>
The '''Alliance Challenger''' is a medium [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Lakon Spaceways]] for the [[Alliance]]. Like the [[Alliance Crusader]], it is a variant of the [[Alliance Chieftain]], and was designed in response to the encroaching [[Thargoid]] threat.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php/429972-Elite-Dangerous-Beyond-Chapter-Two-Release-Date?p=6747248 Frontier Forums: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter Two Release Date]</ref> Capitalizing on the Chieftain's strengths, the Challenger boasts enhanced specifications in the form of additional weapon [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]] and more durable armour without making significant alterations to manoeuvrability.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/8pt1h0/lavecon_panel_beyond_q4_sneak_peeks_qa_quick_notes/?st=ji7t4g64&sh=077c937e reddit: Lavecon Panel: Beyond Q4 Sneak Peeks + Q&A ~ Quick Notes]</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
For owners of the [[Alliance Chieftain]] looking for a similar ship with added firepower and durability, the Alliance Challenger delivers. The Challenger trades one large hardpoint for two additional medium hardpoints, increasing its overall damage output in combat. The Challenger also boasts reconfigured internal compartments, including one additional Class 6 slot, increasing its cargo capacity to 152t over the Chieftain's 120t. Although the Challenger's upgrades come with a higher purchase price than the Chieftain, it is still substantially cheaper than a number of other medium vessels, such as the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Krait MkII]], [[Python]], and [[Fer-de-Lance]].
For owners of the [[Alliance Chieftain]] looking for a similar ship with added firepower and durability, the Alliance Challenger delivers. The Challenger trades one Class 3 hardpoint for two additional Class 2 hardpoints, increasing its overall damage output in [[combat]]. It also retains the same manoeuvrability of the Chieftain, letting it keep its hardpoints on target and dodge fire. Its true power comes from its increased shield and armour health, which when combined with its mobility lets the Challenger become a very tricky ship to take down. Its extra Class 6 internal compartment lets it bring along a much larger [[Shield Cell Bank]], which significantly boosts the power of its defences. This does come at a minor cost to speed, but once A-rated, the difference between the Challenger and Chieftain is around 15m/s, which will be even smaller with engineering. Base manoeuvrability is identical, though pitch and yaw speeds are slightly lower. The Challenger is more than capable of taking down other medium ships, and even large ships like the [[Anaconda]] can become prey due to the Challenger's high mobility and damage output. These traits also make it a strong choice for hunting [[Thargoid]] ships.
 
The Challenger has an increased cargo capacity of 154t over the Chieftain's 122t. This makes the Challenger an adequate [[Trader|trade]] or [[Pirate|piracy]] vessel, as it is only outdone by the [[Federal Gunship]], [[Krait Mk II]], [[Krait Phantom]], [[Python]], and [[Corsair]] for medium ship cargo capacity. It can also make a very good [[miner]], as it has enough hardpoints for all necessary mining tools and decent cargo space. Its high hull strength and military compartments means it can easily defend itself without its shield as well.
 
The only real downside to the ship, other than the higher cost compared to the Chieftain, is its jump range, which is just under 24 LYs before engineering. As the Challenger is best suited for hull tanking, its jump range will only drop lower when outfitting it with armor, which can make long-distance travel cumbersome.
 
[[File:Convergence challenger.png|thumb|250px|Alliance Challenger hardpoints convergence]]
The Challenger's hardpoints are arranged almost identically to the Chieftain, albeit it exchanges the top-most Class 3 hardpoint for two Class 2 hardpoints that are located directly behind the forward landing gear. Utility slots are well-distributed and have minimal obstructions, with two on top roughly in the middle of the craft, and two on the underside slightly further back. Like the Chieftain, the Challenger has a second seat for [[Multicrew]].
 
Although the Challenger's upgrades come with a higher purchase price than the Chieftain, it is still substantially cheaper than a number of other popular medium vessels, such as the [[Krait Mk II]], [[Python]], [[Corsair]], and [[Fer-de-Lance]], while still being able to take on each of those ships in a firefight.


The Alliance Challenger is most commonly available in Alliance systems. Despite its name and affiliation, it requires no rank or reputation with the Alliance to purchase.
The Alliance Challenger is most commonly available in Alliance systems. Despite its name and affiliation, it requires no rank or reputation with the Alliance to purchase.
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|Alioth
|Golden Gate
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|LTT 4772
|Shelley Terminal
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|Oct. 16, 2018
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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
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| rowspan="6" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="11" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
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| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 6 || 6
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 6 || 6
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| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 4
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| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 4
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| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 4
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 3
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| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
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| rowspan="3" | Military Compartments
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
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*''(L) = Loaned''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(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==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The Challenger is the third ship to be manufactured by Lakon Spaceways for the Alliance, after the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender]].
*The Challenger is the third ship to be manufactured by Lakon Spaceways for the Alliance, after the [[Alliance Chieftain]] and [[Type-10 Defender]].
*Like the Alliance Chieftain, the Challenger is named after a British tank, specifically the FV4030 Challenger.
*The design of the Challenger seems to be based off an Attack Helicopter; with a notably similar cockpit and weapon locations to various models (below the nose, and two symmetrically placed on the underside).
*An early model of the Alliance Chieftain is virtually identical to the design of the Challenger.
== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Krait Expectations|3.1 Content Showcase with Alliance Challenger preview
File:Sagittarius Eye Bulletin - Alliance Challenger Debut
File:The Challenger Elite Dangerous
File:The Alliance Challenger Review - Chimp or Banana? -Elite Dangerous-
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Alliance Challenger.png|Alliance Challenger
File:Alliance Challenger.png|Alliance Challenger
File:Alliance-Challenger-2.png|Alliance Challenger docked
File:Alliance Challenger Interior.png|Alliance Challenger interior bridge
File:Alliance-Challenger-3.png|Alliance Challenger firing weapons
File:Alliance Challenger Combat 4k.jpg|Alliance Challenger Combat
File:Krait Mk II and Alliance Challenger.jpg|Krait Mk II and Alliance Challenger
File:Alliance Challenger in Hangar 4k.jpg|Alliance Challenger in Hangar
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
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