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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 main ship stays in orbit or can be dismissed via the ship menu. It can fly seamlessly between | 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" /> The 2 gull-wing doors on the sides and 1 ramp at the rear of the interior enables fast disembarking and re-entry.<ref name=":3" /> It has nimble [[thrusters]] and a rapid spool-up capability.<ref name=":3" /> The main ship stays in orbit or can be dismissed via the ship menu. It can fly seamlessly between a [[Planets|planet]] surface and space, but it lacks an [[Frame Shift Drive|FSD]] so this takes a long time. | ||
The Nomad is also useful as a personal dropship for [[settlement]] missions. It excels at low-altitude reconnaissance, bypass anti-aircraft defenses and land directly in the middle of hostile settlements. However, it cannot transport other [[Commander|commanders]] and it cannot [[Docking|dock]] at a [[starport]] or [[outpost]]. | The Nomad is also useful as a personal dropship for [[settlement]] missions. It excels at low-altitude reconnaissance, bypass anti-aircraft defenses and land directly in the middle of hostile settlements. However, it cannot transport other [[Commander|commanders]] and it cannot [[Docking|dock]] at a [[starport]] or [[outpost]]. | ||
The 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. | |||
The 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 == | == Compatible ships == | ||
The Nomad requires a medium or large [[Ships|ship]] with an Mk I or Mk II Vessel Hangar. | The Nomad requires a medium or large [[Ships|ship]] with an Mk I or Mk II Vessel Hangar. | ||