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{{ShipInfobox|image = Diamondback_bodyshot_01.png|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
{{ShipInfobox
|dimensions = 39.0L - 24.3W - 12.3H
| image               = Diamondback Scout - Profile.png
|manoeuvrability = 8|shields = 93|armour = 216|hullmass = 170|cargocapacity = 0|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 11.35|utility = 4|small = 2|medium = 2|size2 = 1|size3 = 3|type = Combat Explorer|cost = 564329|landingpad = Small|maxjumprange = 28.25|maxtopspeed = 325|maxcargocapacity = 28|topspeed = 283|boostspeed = 384|maxboostspeed = 435|masslock = 8}}
| manufacturer       = Lakon Spaceways
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is Lakon Spaceway's specialist combat explorer vessel. Unlike its bigger brother Asp, the Diamondback isn't suited as an all rounder vessel. It is popular with elite recon and pathfinder units with navies throughout human space. Its relatively low cost also makes it a popular choice with independent pilots who appreciate its combat and exploration potential.|In-game description}}
| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a long range combat and reconnaissance [[ships|ship]] which was released in the [[Powerplay]] update.
| type                = Combat Explorer
| cost                = 564,320
| insurance          = 28,216
| factionreq          =
| factionrank        =
| expansionreq        =
| landingpad          = Small
| dimensions         = 39.0m x 24.3m x 12.3m
| seats              = 1
| multicrew          = No
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 170
| masslock            = 8
| armour             = 216
| armourhardness      = 40
| shields            = 92
| heatcapacity        = 346
| fuelcapacity       = 16
| manoeuvrability    = 5
| topspeed            = 283
| maxtopspeed        = 329
| boostspeed          = 384
| maxboostspeed      = 441
| jumprange           = 12.17
| maxjumprange        = 30.4
| cargocapacity      = 0
| maxcargocapacity    = 32
| utility             = 4
| small               = 2
| medium             = 2
| large              =  
| huge                =  
| size1              = 2
| size2              = 1
| size3              = 3
| size4              =  
| size5              =  
| size6              =  
| size7              =  
| size8              =  
| reservedic          =  
|scooptimised=No}}
{{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 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]].


The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 1 small hardpoint on each side of the cockpit, and 1 medium hardpoint on each side of the cockpit for a total of 2 medium and 2 small. These hardpoints have their aim points arranged in a straight horizontal line with little space between reticule dots making them very usable with fixed mounts. However their side mounting and close space also make good mounts for gimbaled and turreted weapons.
== Overview ==
The Diamondback Scout is a cheap vessel built primarily for [[combat]] that can also be repurposed as a moderately satisfactory [[Explorer|exploration]] ship for pilots who cannot afford better options.


This ship has animated engine pods that shift position and tilt when landing gear are deployed as well as a radiator panel on the top surface that opens when landing gear are deployed.
In combat, the Diamondback Scout is very effective. It has exceptional mobility and a small body letting it dodge with ease, resulting in a ship that can be incredibly nimble and tough to hit. This helps counteract its rather poor shields and armour. Good heat signature and a lot of utility mounts make it capable of running [[stealth]] builds and is very effective in the role. It has good firepower potential for its price range with two Class 1 and two Class 2 hardpoints. As a stealth build or long-range fighter, the Scout is perfect and can deftly handle [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunting]], but its lacking internal compartments make it a somewhat poor [[pirate]].


The ship has a relatively low heat output, great speed and manoeuvrability and is a popular choice for shieldless stealth builds.
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.


== History ==
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.
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is [[Lakon Spaceways]]’ attempt to repeat the success of the [[Asp]] range at a medium price point. The result was a combat capable ship with good jump capability and was pitched as a light long range reconnaissance ship. After the ship’s maiden flight it was criticized for not having the same versatility as the Asp, but it has seen modest success in the long range reconnaissance, long range interceptor and fast picket ship roles for organisations not able or willing to invest in the heavy price tag of the Asp.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=347cbf826e Elite: Dangerous Newsletter #77]</ref>|In-game history}}
 
[[File:Convergence dbscout.png|thumb|250px|Diamondback Scout hardpoints convergence]]
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: one Class 1 hardpoint on either side of the cockpit, and one Class 2 hardpoint on either side of the cockpit, for a total of four hardpoints. These hardpoints have their aim points arranged in a straight horizontal line with little space between reticle dots making them easy to use with fixed, gimballed, and turreted weapons.


==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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! System
! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
! Discount
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|-
|Caraceni
|[[Shinrarta Dezhra]]
|Kerr Enterprise
|[[Jameson Memorial]]
|October 13, 2015
|Always available
|-
|10% discount
|Hooriayan
|Davis Port
|October 11, 2015
|-
|31 Aquilae
|Killough Orbital
|June 18, 2015
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|44 B Ophiuchi
|Feustel Gateway
|June 12, 2015
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|64 Arietis
|Weyn Dock
|September 19, 2015
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|Alano
|Leestman Port
|June 8, 2015
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|Amphisatsu
|Goldberg Orbital
|June 8, 2015
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| Angurongo
| Dahm Port
| June 22, 2015
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|Ao Qin
|Brunner Horizons
|September 14, 2015
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|Arth
|Midgeley Dock
|June 27, 2015
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|Belagro
|Hermaszewski Station
|June 21, 2015
|-
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|June 6, 2015
|-
|Carener
|Butz Port
|August 25, 2015
|-
|Cerno
|Kanwar Enterprise
|June 7, 2015
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
| June 19, 2015
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|Derrim
|Nachtigal Hub
| June 28, 2015
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|Diaguandri 
|Ray Gateway
|June 9, 2015
|-
|Ditia
|Arkwright City
|June 16, 2015
|-
|EQ Pegasi
|Merbold Ring
|August 18, 2015
|-
|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|September 29, 2015
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| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
|-
|H Draconis
|Brislington
|June 10, 2015
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|Helgaedi
|Joliot-Curie Enterprise
|July 22, 2015
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|Khan Gubii
|Alpers City
|September 12, 2015
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|Kung Te
|Bellamy Enterprise
|June 24, 2015
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|Kured
|Kuchner Vision
|June 7, 2015
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|Leesti
|George Lucas
|June 5, 2015
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|LFT 1448
|Dirac Enterprise
|November 17, 2015
|-
|-
|LHS 20
|Brestla
|Ohm City (15% discount)
|i Sola Prospect
|August 1, 2015
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
|LHS 262
|Akkadia
|Boodt Port
|Calvin Lawrence
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
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|-
|LHS 2651
|KP Tauri
|Kennan Dock
|Spedding Orbital
|June 8, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
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|-
|LHS 3505
|G 35-15
|Olivas City
|Leslie Gateway
|October 10, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
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|-
|Momus Reach
|Dinda
|Tartarus Point
|Mount Sunday
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
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|-
|Ngaledi
|Tau Ceti
|Smith Enterprises
|Ortiz Moreno City
|June 5, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Njikan
|Altair
|Smeaton Port
|Solo Orbiter
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|-
|-
|Njiri
|Futhark
|Helin Dock
|Ravescene Memorial
|September 9, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|-
|PLX 695
|Angurongo
|Dover
|Dahm Port
|June 16, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Sekhemet
|LP 131-66
|Nasmyth Station
|Vasilyev Vision
|June 12, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|-
|Senocidi
|Holiacan
|Hodgkin Dock
|Fortress Yarrow
|August 29, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Setana
|Henson Horizons
|June 10, 2015
|-
|Tellus
|Ahern Enterprise
|July 14, 2015
|-
|Tepehuacoc
|Sauma Orbital
|June 24, 2015
|-
|Uzumoku
|Sevrdup Ring
|June 14, 2015
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|Venegana
|Foreman Gateway (I think)
|September 19, 2015
|-
|Wolf 406
|Hamilton Gateway
|June 5, 2015
|-
|Wolf 908
|Rubin Vision
|June 5, 2015
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|Xihe
|Zhen Dock
|June 6, 2015
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|Xi Ursae Majoris
|Durrance Dock
|June 9, 2015
|-
|Kaushpoos
|Neville Horizons
|November 16, 2015
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{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}


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


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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
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| rowspan="6" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
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| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 3 || 3
|-
|-
| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
|}
* ''(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]]''
 
== Notes ==
*The Diamondback Scout was released with the [[Powerplay]] update (1.3).
 
== 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 YouTube: Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
*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.
 
== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Diamondback Scout - SHIP COMERCIAL - ELITE DANGEROUS
File:The Diamondback Scout
File:Elite Dangerous Explorer
File:The Diamondback Scout Elite Dangerous
File:The Diamondback Scout Review - A Surprisingly Fun Ship -Elite Dangerous-
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Diamondback_cockpit_01.jpg
Diamondback Scout - Profile.png|Diamondback Scout profile
File:Diamondback_in_RES_01.jpg|Backside of the Diamondback Scout
File:Diamondback cockpit 01.jpg
File:Diamondback_docked_01.jpg|Docked Diamondback Scout
Bp-diamondback-scout.png|Lakon Diamondback Scout Blueprint
Diamondback Cockpit.png|Diamondback cockpit
</gallery>
</gallery>


== References ==
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