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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}}
{{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 long range combat and reconnaissance [[ships|ship]] which was manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]] and was released in the [[Powerplay]] update. The Diamondback Scout is also a cheaper counterpart to the [[Diamondback Explorer]] for pilots with a limited budget seeking to purchase a Diamondback-series vessel that is cheaper than the Diamondback Explorer. As the ship does not come with a default cargo rack and thus cannot carry any cargo, pilots are recommended purchase a cargo rack in [[Outfitting]] before partaking in [[trading]] and delivery missions.
The '''Diamondback Scout''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Lakon Spaceways]]. It was conceived as an attempt to repeat Lakon's success with the [[Asp Explorer]] at a medium price point. The result was a [[combat]]-capable ship with good jump range, and it was pitched as a light long-range reconnaissance ship. 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>[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 price.
The Diamondback Scout is a cheap vessel built primarily for [[combat]] that can also be repurposed as a [[Explorer|exploration]] ship.


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 that 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 damage with 2 Medium and 2 Small hardpoints which is one of the best for its price tier letting it become an 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 somewhat poor [[Pirate]].


In Combat the 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 damage with 2 Medium and 2 Small hardpoints which is one of the best for its price tier letting it become an 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 somewhat poor [[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 tag, but is still outperformed by the cheaper [[Adder]] and [[Hauler]]. Another downside is its very restricting internal space and small fuel tank which can limit [[Outfitting]] options.


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 MkIII]] surpasses it.


Overall the Diamondback Scout is a great low tier exploration vessel and is equally good as a nimble fighter.
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 reticle dots making them very usable 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 reticle 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 Scout, 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}}


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==Purchase Locations==
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|LHS 1604
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|Jameson Memorial
|January 5, 2018
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|HIP 6978
|Brestla
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|i Sola Prospect
|July 27, 2016
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|Frey
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|Calvin Lawrence
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|15% discount
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|HIP 62794
|KP Tauri
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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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|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
|Midgeley Dock
|June 27, 2015
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|Belagro
|Hermaszewski Station
|June 21, 2015
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|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|June 6, 2015
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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 
|G 35-15
|Ray Gateway
|Leslie Gateway
|June 9, 2015
|Nov. 28, 2019
|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
|Olivas City
|October 10, 2015
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|Momus Reach
|Tartarus Point
|June 6, 2015
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|Smith Enterprises
|June 5, 2015
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|Dover
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|June 12, 2015
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|Senocidi
|Hodgkin Dock
|August 29, 2015
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|Setana
|Henson Horizons
|June 10, 2015
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|Tellus
|Ahern Enterprise
|July 14, 2015
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|Tepehuacoc
|Sauma Orbital
|June 24, 2015
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|Uzumoku
|Sevrdup Ring
|June 14, 2015
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|Venegana
|Foreman Gateway (I think)
|September 19, 2015
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|Lalande 22701
|Hutton Ring
|Oct 23, 2016
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|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
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|Kaushpoos
|Neville Horizons
|November 16, 2015
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|Chona
|Smoot Station
|January 2, 2016
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|Ross 1057
|Altair
|Coriolis Starport
|Solo Orbiter
|February 3, 2016
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|LTT 6774
|Futhark
|Kotov City
|Ravescene Memorial
|January 1st, 2016
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Mokosh
|Angurongo
|Lubin Orbital
|Dahm Port
|January 10th, 2017
|Nov. 28, 2019
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|Itza
|LP 131-66
|Ellison Station
|Vasilyev Vision
|September 9th, 2017
|Nov. 28, 2019
|15% discount
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|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|January 26, 2018
|10% Discount, Founders Permit Needed
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|LFT 1421
|Ehrlich Orbital
|April 20, 2018
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|LHS 3447
|Holiacan
|Worlidge Terminal
|Fortress Yarrow
|June 27, 2018
|Nov. 28, 2019
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*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(H) = Requires [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]], reserved solely for [[Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(H) = Requires [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]], reserved solely for [[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 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 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.
* The Diamondback Scout is the only ship in [[Elite: Dangerous]] to have a cargo capacity of 0 as its default loadout.
*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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