Nomad

The Nomad is a small utility SLV produced by Faulcon DeLacy. This is the first Ship-Launched Vessel (SLV) and the first flyable vessel with an interior. Early access for ARX began on 30th June 2026.

Overview

The compact design makes it highly maneuverable to easily explore planetary terrain. The skids and small landing footprint enable it to easily land on rough terrain near places for exobiology. The MK II Biological Scanner enables the detection of biological signals from the cockpit. It has nimble thrusters and a rapid spool-up capability. The vessel doesn't have an FSD. The main ship stays in orbit or can be dismissed via the ship menu.

The Nomad has 2 gull-wing doors on the sides and 1 ramp at the rear of the interior. This enables fast disembarking and re-entry. It cannot transport other players. It cannot dock at a starport or outpost.

Nomad purchased via an early access ARX bundle has infinite redeploys. If bought for credits it will have a limited number of redeploys before requiring to be restocked at a market.

Compatible ships

The Nomad requires a medium or large ship with an Mk I or Mk II Vessel Hangar.

Mk I Vessel Hangar

• Alliance Crusader (Class 5-6)
• Anaconda (Class 5-7)
• Beluga Liner (Class 5-6)
• Caspian Explorer (Class 5-7)
• Federal Corvette (Class 5-7)
• Federal Gunship (Class 5-6)
• Imperial Cutter (Class 5-7)
• Keelback (Class 5)
• Krait MkII (Class 5-6)
• Panther Clipper Mk II (Class 5-7)
• Type-9 Heavy (Class 5-7)
• Type-10 Defender (Class 5-7)
• Type-11 Prospector (Class 5-6)

Mk II Vessel Hangar

• Caspian Explorer (Class 5-7)
• Panther Clipper Mk II (Class 5-7)
• Type-11 Prospector (Class 5-6)

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen
Shinrarta Dezhra	Jameson Memorial	Always available

Development

A description with concept art of the Nomad was unveiled by Frontier on 2 June 2026.

Notes

• This is the first flyable vessel with a ship interior. You can seamlessly walk between the exterior and interior when landed.
• The main ship can be dismissed via the in-game menu so the nomad is untethered.
• You can launch the ship in orbit of a planet, but traveling to the surface takes a long time.

Videos

• File:Elite Dangerous - Nomad - Release Trailer
• File:The NOMAD- Biggest Questions Answered, Secret Revealed - Elite Dangerous
• File:Elite Dangerous - Nomad- high G check, comparison to SLF, maneuverings and features

Gallery

• Nomad SLV Concept 1
  Nomad SLV Concept 1
• Nomad SLV Concept 2
  Nomad SLV Concept 2
• Nomad SLV Concept 3
  Nomad SLV Concept 3
• Nomad SLV Concept 4
  Nomad SLV Concept 4
• Nomad SLV Concept 5
  Nomad SLV Concept 5
• Nomad SLV Concept 6
  Nomad SLV Concept 6
• Nomad vessel in-game 1
  Nomad vessel in-game 1
• Nomad on a summit
  Nomad on a summit