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{{ShipInfobox|image = Diamondback_Scout_-_Profile.png|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways
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| image               = Diamondback Scout - Profile.png
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| manufacturer       = Lakon Spaceways
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| yearsproduced      = 3300-Present
{{Quote|The Diamondback Scout is Lakon Spaceways' specialist combat explorer vessel. Unlike its bigger brother the 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}}
| type                = Combat Explorer
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a long range combat and reconnaissance [[ships|ship]] which was released in the [[Powerplay]] update.
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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-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]].


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Diamondback scout is a cheap low level exploration vessel available quite early on. Its main purpose is to allow commanders to get into exploration at a tiny pirce.
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.


As an [[Explorer]] the Scout is very effective. At 30lYs without engineering the scout has a high range for its price tag. The downside is the the [[Hauler]] and [[Adder]] can both outdo it in this aspect. Another downside is the tiny amount of compartment space and small fuel tank which can cause various issues. Overall the Scout is a very good ship to get into exploration with.
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]].


In Combat the scout is adequate. It has very good mobility and a small body letting it dodge with ease. 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 damage with 2 Medium and 2 Small hardpoints which is one of the best for its price tier letting it become a reasonably effective fighter. As a stealth build or high range fighter the Scout is perfect and makes a good bounty hunter; but its terrible compartment and cargo space make it a rather terrible Pirate.
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.


Its uses in trading, mining and Passenger are somewhat poor. With 28t max size it does have higher capacity than the [[Adder]], but It doesn't compare the the [[Cobra MkIII]].
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.


Overall the Diamondback Scout really is a good low tier exploration vessel and is equally good as a nimble fighter.
[[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.
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 spacing also make good mounts for gimbaled and turreted weapons.  
 
[[Lakon]] would later release the [[Diamondback Explorer]], which dramatically increases the jump range and combat ability at a higher cost. Alongside it was the [[Asp Scout]], which was intended to be a competitor to the Diamondback ships, but failed due to its price and mediocre stats.
 
== History ==
{{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}}


==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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|LHS 1604
|[[Shinrarta Dezhra]]
|Gernsback City
|[[Jameson Memorial]]
|January 5, 2018
|Always available
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|10% discount
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|HIP 6978
|Brestla
|Plucker Dock
|i Sola Prospect
|July 27, 2016
|Always available
|15% Discount
|20% surcharge
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|Frey
|Akkadia
|Garratt Station
|Calvin Lawrence
|March 29, 2016
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|15% discount
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|HIP 62794
|KP Tauri
|MacArthur Terminal
|Spedding Orbital
|2016 Nov 22
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|15% discount
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|TZ Arietis
|Snyder Enterprise
|2016 Feb 8
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|18 Scorpii
|Swift Orbital
|2016 Feb 6
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|Hel
|Jones Orbital
|January 3, 2016
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|Caraceni
|Kerr Enterprise
|October 13, 2015
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|Hooriayan
|Davis Port
|October 11, 2015
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|31 Aquilae
|Killough Orbital
|November 17, 2016
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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
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|June 27, 2015
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|Hermaszewski Station
|June 21, 2015
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|Beta-1 Tucanae
|G 35-15
|Adams Orbital
|Leslie Gateway
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Carener
|Butz Port
|August 25, 2015
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|Cerno
|Kanwar Enterprise
|June 7, 2015
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|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
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|Ditia
|Dinda
|Arkwright City
|Mount Sunday
|June 16, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|EQ Pegasi
|Merbold Ring
|August 18, 2015
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|EZ Aquarii
|Magnus Gateway
|January 28 2016
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|GD 219
|McKee Ring
|September 29, 2015
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| Gliese 563.1
| Matteucci Ring
| Jul 23, 2015
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|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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|LFT 1448
|Dirac Enterprise
|November 17, 2015
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|LHS 20
|Ohm City
|April 8, 2017
|15% discount
|15% discount
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|LHS 262
|Tau Ceti
|Boodt Port
|Ortiz Moreno City
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|LHS 2651
|Kennan Dock
|June 8, 2015
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|LHS 3505
|Altair
|Olivas City
|Solo Orbiter
|October 10, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Tartarus Point
|Ravescene Memorial
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Angurongo
|Smith Enterprises
|Dahm Port
|June 5, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Vasilyev Vision
|June 6, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|June 16, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|June 12, 2015
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|August 29, 2015
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|June 10, 2015
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|July 14, 2015
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|June 24, 2015
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|June 14, 2015
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|Foreman Gateway (I think)
|September 19, 2015
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|Oct 23, 2016
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|January 10th, 2017
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|15% discount
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|Jameson Memorial
|January 26, 2018
|10% Discount, Founders Permit Needed
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|April 20, 2018
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| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
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| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 2
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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]]''
 
== Notes ==
*The Diamondback Scout was released with the [[Powerplay]] update (1.3).


== 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 MkIV]], 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.
*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 ==
== Videos ==
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The_Diamondback_Scout
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-
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Diamondback Scout - Profile.png|Diamondback Scout profile
Diamondback Scout - Profile.png|Diamondback Scout profile
File:Diamondback_cockpit_01.jpg
File:Diamondback cockpit 01.jpg
File:Diamondback_in_RES_01.jpg|Backside of the Diamondback Scout
Bp-diamondback-scout.png|Lakon Diamondback Scout Blueprint
File:Diamondback_docked_01.jpg|Docked Diamondback Scout
diamondbackscout damaged.png|Damaged Diamondback Scout, top view
Screenshot-Original (2).png|Diamondback Scout's radiator exposed while fuel scooping
Screenshot-Original (1).png|Damaged Diamondback Scout
Screenshot-Original.png|Damaged Diamondback Scout, from the side
bp-diamondback-scout.png|Lakon Diamondback Scout Blueprint
Diamondback Cockpit.png|Diamondback cockpit
Diamondback Cockpit.png|Diamondback cockpit
Diamondback-Scout-and-Explorer.png|Diamondback Scout and Explorer
Diamondback-Scout-Gas-Giant.png|Diamondback Scout and a gas giant
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