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The '''Fleet Carriers Update (3.7)''',<ref name="FCPatch">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fleet-carriers-update-patch-notes.546958/ Frontier Forums: Fleet Carriers Update - Patch Notes]</ref><ref name="Beta2Begins">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fleet-carriers-update-beta-2-begins.544431/ Frontier Forums: Fleet Carriers Update - Beta 2 Begins!]</ref>, is a standalone content update for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' that released on 9 June 2020.<ref name="Release Date">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fleet-carriers-update-beta-2-has-now-ended.545961/ Frontier Forums: Fleet Carriers Update - Beta 2 has now ended!]</ref> It added the [[Drake-Class Carrier]] | The '''Fleet Carriers Update (3.7)''',<ref name="FCPatch">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fleet-carriers-update-patch-notes.546958/ Frontier Forums: Fleet Carriers Update - Patch Notes]</ref><ref name="Beta2Begins">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fleet-carriers-update-beta-2-begins.544431/ Frontier Forums: Fleet Carriers Update - Beta 2 Begins!]</ref>, is a standalone content update for ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' that released on 9 June 2020.<ref name="Release Date">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fleet-carriers-update-beta-2-has-now-ended.545961/ Frontier Forums: Fleet Carriers Update - Beta 2 has now ended!]</ref> It added the [[Drake-Class Carrier]]; a mobile base with 16 landing pads and various services for pilots in deep space. The [[Capital Ship|capital ship]] can be owned, customized and managed by [[Commander|commanders]]. The [[Concourse]] (interiors) were added with [[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]] Update 11 on 15 March 2022.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
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*'''Various minor bug fixes'''<ref name="FCPatch" /> | *'''Various minor bug fixes'''<ref name="FCPatch" /> | ||
=== '''Other features and changes'''<ref name="FCPatch" /> === | |||
**The hangar options interface at all Stations and Fleet Carriers is expanded to display Refuel, Repair, and Restock options alongside the existing Starport Services, Enter Hangar/Return to Surface, and Launch/Auto Launch options. Players can now perform these essential ship maintenance actions without needing to enter the Starport Services menu. However, these quick access buttons are inaccessible if the player has any [[Notoriety]] and must dock anonymously. | **The hangar options interface at all Stations and Fleet Carriers is expanded to display Refuel, Repair, and Restock options alongside the existing Starport Services, Enter Hangar/Return to Surface, and Launch/Auto Launch options. Players can now perform these essential ship maintenance actions without needing to enter the Starport Services menu. However, these quick access buttons are inaccessible if the player has any [[Notoriety]] and must dock anonymously. | ||
**Players can now queue for [[CQC Championship|CQC]] matchmaking within the main game via the Comms panel of the [[HUD]]. | **Players can now queue for [[CQC Championship|CQC]] matchmaking within the main game via the Comms panel of the [[HUD]]. | ||
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== Fleet Carrier Concourse == | == Fleet Carrier Concourse == | ||
The ship interior called [[Concourse]] was added with ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]]'' Update 11 on 15 March 2022.<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-patch-notes.600732/ Frontier Forums: Update 11 Patch Notes]</ref> | The ship interior called [[Concourse]] was added with ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]]'' Update 11 on 15 March 2022.<ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/update-11-patch-notes.600732/ Frontier Forums: Update 11 Patch Notes]</ref> These are accessible [[On Foot|on-foot]] and include:<ref name=":0" /> | ||
=== '''Main Areas''' === | |||
* A main concourse and hangar lobby. | * A main concourse and hangar lobby. | ||
* A Command Deck with an additional area for the owner and their Wing. | * A Command Deck with an additional area for the owner and their Wing. | ||
* A seating area for safe Fleet Carrier jumps. | * A seating area for safe Fleet Carrier jumps. | ||
'''Optional Areas & Services''' | === '''Optional Areas & Services''' === | ||
* Bar | * Bar | ||
* Vista Genomics service desk | * Vista Genomics service desk | ||
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* Shipyard access point (included with the Shipyard service) | * Shipyard access point (included with the Shipyard service) | ||
'''Other Fleet Carrier Changes''' | === '''Other Fleet Carrier Changes''' === | ||
* On-foot access to the shipyard is now available (added automatically if the Shipyard service is enabled). | * On-foot access to the shipyard is now available (added automatically if the Shipyard service is enabled). | ||
* Service tariffs can now be set individually, allowing control of each service’s costs (Universal Cartographics and Vista Genomics do not use the tariff system). | * Service tariffs can now be set individually, allowing control of each service’s costs (Universal Cartographics and Vista Genomics do not use the tariff system). | ||