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The '''Caspian Explorer''' is a large [[Explorer|exploration]] ship produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. The ship was announced on 4 November 2025 and is planned for early access for [[ARX]] | The '''Caspian Explorer''' is a large [[Explorer|exploration]] ship produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. The ship was announced on 4 November 2025 and is planned for early access for [[ARX]] on 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The '''Caspian Explorer''' hull design has a saucer-shaped, low profile with 6 main engine exhausts, 4 of which are on 2 movable nacelles on either side of the ship that retract and extend laterally.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit has a large open glass view. | The '''Caspian Explorer''' hull design has a saucer-shaped, low profile with 6 main engine exhausts, 4 of which are on 2 movable nacelles on either side of the ship that retract and extend laterally.<ref name=":0" /> The cockpit has a large open glass view. | ||
It will permit use of | It will permit use of three new Mk II modules: | ||
* Armour which allows for steeper, faster gliding and seamless orbital approaches | |||
* Optimised thrusters tuned for near-planet flight, reducing the impact of gravity on thrusters | |||
* FSD supercharge upgrade which pushes the range further when scooping from neutron and white dwarf stars<ref name=":1" /> | |||
== Outfitting == | == Outfitting == | ||
{{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 Caspian Explorer. | All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Caspian Explorer. | ||
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== Development == | == Development == | ||
The '''Caspian Explorer''' was revealed in a Developer Log Video on YouTube on 4 November 2025, with early access for [[ARX]] planned for December 2025.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kQYtfz1sk Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 4 November 2025] - YouTube</ref> | The '''Caspian Explorer''' was revealed in a Developer Log Video on YouTube on 4 November 2025, with early access for [[ARX]] planned for 2 December 2025.<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kQYtfz1sk Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 4 November 2025] - YouTube</ref><ref name=":1" /> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||