Python Mk II

Manufactured by Faulcon deLacy, the Python Mk II is a redesign of an iconic vessel. Reimagined as a combat ship that sacrifices internal space for increased manoeuvrability, firepower and defensce. With six hardpoints, it can go head-to-head with larger ships, while its improved agility allows it to handle smaller vessels without having to rely on turret weapons. The redesigned hull offers superior management of overcharged Frame Shift Drives.

— In-Game Description

The Python Mk II is a medium ship produced by Faulcon DeLacy. This combat vessel is a redesign of its multipurpose predecessor, the Python.

Overview

There are 2 variants: Standard and Stellar. The Stellar version is listed in the Pre-Built Ships section via the main menu. The Standard variant has nearly identical Outfitting as normal ships. The Stellar variant is equipped by default with four Multi-Cannons and two Pulse Lasers.

The Mk II can carry ten canisters or 10 tonnes at maximum capacity without upgrades. This is significantly less than the 82 tonne cargo capacity of the Mk I.

The Mk II has a higher default unladen jump range of 18.09 ly versus 8.24 ly due to starting with a better FSD. When both have the same FSD they're very comparable with a slight advantage for the Mk II, 19.91 ly vs 19.45 ly for Mk I with a non-engineered 5A FSD (SCO).

The Mk II has a superior hull with better handling due to the equipped 5C Frame Shift Drive (SCO). It also has a lower thermal load, slower fuel consumption, better acceleration and deceleration while overcharging. The Mk II costs 79 million credits versus 57 million for the Mk I.

The Mk II's 6 hardpoints make it more lethal in combat. It's suitable for Piracy, Bounty Hunting, Assassination missions and Xeno Hunting. It can tackle small ships better with its enhanced maneuverability.

Development

This is the first new ship that was added to ED in 6 years. Frontier announced in a Frontier Unlocked livestream that the Mk II will be added with a free update in 2024. Elite partners got early access on a test server on 1 May 2024. This ship became available for early access for 16,250 ARX on 7 May 2024. 3 months later, the base-version was released for free for all players with enough credits on 7 Aug 2024.

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen	Discount
-	-	-	-

More purchase locations can be found on Inara.cz

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Python.

Category	Default System	Default Rating	Default Class	Max Class
Medium Hardpoint	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
Large Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
Utility Mount	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
Bulkheads	Lightweight Alloys	C	1	1
Reactor Bay	Power Plant	E	6	6
Thrusters Mounting	Thrusters	E	6	6
Frame Shift Drive Housing	Frame Shift Drive (SCO)	C	5	5
Environment Control	Life Support	E	4	4
Power Coupling	Power Distributor	E	6	6
Sensor Suite	Sensors	E	5	5
Fuel Store	Fuel Tank [x16]	C	4	4
Internal Compartments	Shield Generator	E	6	6
	Empty	--	--	4
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	2
	Cargo Rack [x2]	E	1	1
	Supercruise Assist	E	1	1
	(PAS)	I	1	1

* (L) = Loaned Module

• [x#] = Capacity
• (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite

Video

• File:Elite Dangerous - Frontier Unlocked February 2024 - Titans, Python MKII and more!
• File:Elite Dangerous - Python MK II - Release Trailer
• File:Elite Dangerous - Python MKII- performance comparison to FDL-Python -raw tests-
• File:Three GREAT AX builds for the Python Mk2
• File:Elite dangerous- Python MKII "Punisher"
• File:Python MKII "First Impressions" -MUSIC EDIT-

Gallery

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  Python Mk II concept front
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  Python Mk II concept rear
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  Python Mk II in space
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  Python Mk II docked
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  Python Mk II underside
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  Python Mk II and Earth-like world
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  Python Mk II Venom Cyber paint job
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  Python Mk II, Scorpion official art
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  Python Mk II ruby paintjob