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Featuring a polymer-weave hull structure, it is optimized for the new generation of [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO Frame Shift Drives]], greatly improving its supercruise capabilities and jump range. | Featuring a polymer-weave hull structure, it is optimized for the new generation of [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|SCO Frame Shift Drives]], greatly improving its supercruise capabilities and jump range. | ||
The sharp angles, flat panels, clearly defined weapons bays, an exposed bridge tower, a forked prow and a characteristic dorsal trench is akin to a [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]]. The Mk II boldly steps away from the original Anaconda’s rounded lines and flush cockpit. | The sharp angles, flat panels, clearly defined weapons bays, an exposed bridge tower, a forked prow and a characteristic dorsal trench is akin to a [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]]. The Mk II boldly steps away from the original Anaconda’s rounded lines and flush cockpit.<ref name=":1">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5gPoT-RLEY The All-New Anaconda Mk II (Elite Dangerous)] - Galnet News Digest - 24 Sep 2026 - YouTube</ref> | ||
The raised bridge island grants excellent visibility, and the forked prow further improves vision during a landing approach, while also aiding hardpoint convergence. | The raised bridge island grants excellent visibility, and the forked prow further improves vision during a landing approach, while also aiding hardpoint convergence.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
The Mk II is equipped with a similar assortment of [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]] as its predecessor, swapping out the two Medium hardpoints for an additional Large hardpoint. Their layout is also comparable; a single Huge hardpoint is mounted at the ship’s prow, between the ‘forks’, hidden under an armored shudder. A two pairs of large hardpoints are present on the ship’s dorsal and ventral surfaces, roughly amidships, and a pair of small hardpoints sit on the vessel’s ventral aft section, just behind the vehicle bay doors. A design quirk permits the use of [[Lakon Spaceways|Lakon’s]] proprietary [[Mining Volley Repeater|Mining Volley Repeaters]] on the ventral hardpoints. | The Mk II is equipped with a similar assortment of [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]] as its predecessor, swapping out the two Medium hardpoints for an additional Large hardpoint<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-september-dev-log.649883/page-2#post-10893882 Elite Dangerous | September Dev Log] - 24 Sep 2026</ref>. Their layout is also comparable; a single Huge hardpoint is mounted at the ship’s prow, between the ‘forks’, hidden under an armored shudder<ref>[https://discord.com/invite/frontierunlocked Frontier Unlocked] Discord Server - September 2026 - Community Manager Phil Weeks said “we can confirm that the Anaconda Mk II has four large hardpoints as well as one huge hardpoint, we'll share the full breakdown and more detail soon.”</ref>. A two pairs of large hardpoints are present on the ship’s dorsal and ventral surfaces, roughly amidships, and a pair of small hardpoints sit on the vessel’s ventral aft section, just behind the vehicle bay doors. A design quirk permits the use of [[Lakon Spaceways|Lakon’s]] proprietary [[Mining Volley Repeater|Mining Volley Repeaters]] on the ventral hardpoints.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVNiUiWb5ZA Anaconda Mk II : Partial Interior Revealed! Full Specs & Modules | Elite Dangerous] - The Buur Pit - Youtube, 16th Sept 2026</ref> | ||
Another change occurred in the landing gear – gone are the multitude of struts, braces and exposed machinery – the Mk II’s gear underwent a complete redesign. Four massive, actuated legs placed around the ship's midsection and aft carry the vessel’s bulk with ease | Another change occurred in the landing gear – gone are the multitude of struts, braces and exposed machinery – the Mk II’s gear underwent a complete redesign. Four massive, actuated legs placed around the ship's midsection and aft carry the vessel’s bulk with ease.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
At the ventral front of the Anaconda Mk II is the forward access hangar – an underslung space large enough to fit a [[Scorpion|Scorpion SRV]], functioning as the primary means of ingress for both [[Commander|Commanders]] and equipment. | At the ventral front of the Anaconda Mk II is the forward access hangar – an underslung space large enough to fit a [[Scorpion|Scorpion SRV]], functioning as the primary means of ingress for both [[Commander|Commanders]] and equipment. | ||
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== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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File:Anaconda Mk II - Partial Interior Revealed! Full Specs & Modules - Elite Dangerous | File:Anaconda Mk II - Partial Interior Revealed! Full Specs & Modules - Elite Dangerous|Anaconda Mk II Review by The Buur Pit | ||
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File:Anaconda Mk II Ship Teaser Art.jpg|Anaconda Mk II ship teaser art | File:Anaconda Mk II Ship Teaser Art.jpg|Anaconda Mk II ship teaser art | ||
File:Anaconda Mk II with Ship Kit.png|Anaconda Mk II with Ship Kit | File:Anaconda Mk II with Ship Kit.png|Anaconda Mk II with Ship Kit | ||
File:Anaconda Mk II in Shipyard.jpg|Anaconda Mk II in Shipyard | File:Anaconda Mk II in Shipyard.jpg|Anaconda Mk II in the Shipyard menu | ||
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