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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The compact design makes it highly maneuverable to easily explore planetary terrain.<ref name=":3">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-nomad-release-trailer.647911/ Elite Dangerous | Nomad Release Trailer] - 26 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous Forum</ref> The skids and small landing footprint enable it to easily land on rough terrain near places for [[Exobiologist|exobiology]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> The Mk II Biological Scanner enables the detection of biological signals from the cockpit.<ref name=":3" /> It has nimble thrusters and a rapid spool-up capability.<ref name=":3" /> The vessel doesn't have an [[Frame Shift Drive|FSD]]. The main ship stays in orbit or can be dismissed via the ship menu. | The compact design makes it highly maneuverable to easily explore planetary terrain.<ref name=":3">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-nomad-release-trailer.647911/ Elite Dangerous | Nomad Release Trailer] - 26 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous Forum</ref> The skids and small landing footprint enable it to easily land on rough terrain near places for [[Exobiologist|exobiology]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> The Mk II Biological Scanner enables the detection of biological signals from the cockpit.<ref name=":3" /> It has nimble thrusters and a rapid spool-up capability.<ref name=":3" /> The vessel doesn't have an [[Frame Shift Drive|FSD]]. The main ship stays in orbit or can be dismissed via the ship menu. | ||
The Nomad is also useful as a dropship for [[settlement]] missions. It excels at low-altitude reconnaissance, bypass anti-aircraft defenses and land directly in the middle of hostile settlements. | |||
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.<ref name=":3" /> It cannot transport other players. It cannot dock at a [[starport]] or [[outpost]]. | 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.<ref name=":3" /> It cannot transport other players. It cannot dock at a [[starport]] or [[outpost]]. | ||