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The '''Mandalay''' is an upcoming medium explorer ship by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. | The '''Mandalay''' is an upcoming medium explorer ship by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It is touted as the next-generation of [[Explorer|exploration]] ships.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwO1Yhk5zbU Elite Dangerous | Frontier Unlocked Highlight | Mandalay Gameplay] - Elite Dangerous on YouTube - 26 September 2024</ref> The early access release is scheduled for 22 October 2024.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
According to | == Overview == | ||
According to [[Frontier Developments|Frontier]], the Mandalay outperforms the [[Anaconda]] in terms of jump range.<ref name=":1" /> The ship is optimized for [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO-capable frame shift drives]]. The Mandalay has a lower overall top speed in SCO than the[[Python Mk II]] and [[Type-8 Transporter|Type-8]], but far better fuel economy and easier to control.<ref name=":1" /> It is as nimble or more than the [[Diamondback Explorer]].<ref name=":1" /> The size-6 internal which means the fuel scoop and performance matches the [[Asp Explorer]].<ref name=":1" /> | |||
The boarding ramp is under the cockpit which makes it easier to line up the landing for [[Exobiologist|exobiological]] scanning. | The boarding ramp is under the cockpit which makes it easier to line up the landing for [[Exobiologist|exobiological]] scanning. The cockpit floor is transparent for a clear view of planetary terrain. | ||
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==Outfitting== | ==Outfitting== | ||
{{main|Outfitting}} | {{main|Outfitting}} | ||