Frame Shift Drive (SCO): Difference between revisions

The '''Frame Shift Drive (SCO)''' is a [[hyperdrive]] system manufactured by [[Achilles Corporation|Achilles Aerospace]]. It was introduced to the market in 3310 after research on [[Thargoid Titan]] travel.<ref name=":1">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/66169acbc56a55c6a80e15d8 GalNet: New Supercruise Overcharge module enters the market, a “turning point for humanity”]</ref> The SCO Frame Shift Drive is capable of both [[supercruise]] and [[hyperspace]] jumps, with an additional capability of [[Supercruise#Overcharging|supercruise overcharge]], allowing faster travel within a [[star system]].  

{{Quote|Faster-than-light capable ship drive optimised for exotic particle injection, featuring experimental overcharge capabilities, necessary for supercruise travel and hyperspace jumps between star systems.|In-Game Description}}

'''Mk II Supercharge Optimised Frame Shift Drive (SCO)''' are improved FSD (SCO) that provide a greater range boost for hyperspace jumps after fuel scooping from the jet cones of white dwarf and neutron stars, of 200% and 500% respectively. They were apparently developed by [[Zorgon Peterson]] along with the [[Caspian Explorer]], the only ship on which they can be equipped.<ref name=":3">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/news/galnet/zorgon-peterson-unveils-caspian-explorer-vessel Zorgon Peterson Unveils Caspian Explorer Vessel - Galnet 02 Dec 3311] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> They were released on 02 December 3311 (2025), and are available in the 8A class rating only.<ref name=":4">[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en-US/UpdateNotes/4-3-0-0 Update Notes - v4.3.0.0 Caspian Explorer Update] - Elite Dangerous website - 02 December 2025</ref> Their published specs are identical to the regular 8A FSD (SCO) introduced at the same time, aside from the jump boost benefits, max fuel per jump, and purchase cost.