Nomad
The Nomad is a small utility SLV produced by Faulcon DeLacy.[1] 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.[1][2]
Overview
The compact design makes it highly maneuverable to easily explore planetary terrain.[3] The skids and small landing footprint enable it to easily land on rough terrain near places for exobiology.[2][3] The Mk II Biological Scanner enables the detection of biological signals from the cockpit.[3] The 2 gull-wing doors on the sides and 1 ramp at the rear of the interior allows fast disembarking and re-entry.[3] It has nimble thrusters and a rapid spool-up capability.[3] The main ship stays in orbit or can be dismissed via the ship menu. It can fly seamlessly between a planet surface and space, but it lacks an 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 commanders and it cannot 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.[citation needed]
Compatible ships
The Nomad requires a medium or large ship with an Mk I or Mk II Vessel Hangar.
| Ship | Class | Vessel Hangar type | Landing pad size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Crusader | Class 5-6 | Mk I | Medium |
| Anaconda | Class 5-7 | Mk I | Large |
| Beluga Liner | Class 5-6 | Mk I | Large |
| Caspian Explorer | Class 5-7 | Mk I, Mk II | Large |
| Federal Corvette | Class 5-7 | Mk I | Large |
| Federal Gunship | Class 5-6 | Mk I | Medium |
| Imperial Cutter | Class 5-7 | Mk I | Large |
| Keelback | Class 5 | Mk I | Medium |
| Krait Mk II | Class 5-6 | Mk I | Medium |
| Panther Clipper Mk II | Class 5-7 | Mk I, Mk II | Large |
| Type-9 Heavy | Class 5-7 | Mk I | Large |
| Type-10 Defender | Class 5-7 | Mk I | Large |
| Type-11 Prospector | Class 5-6 | Mk I, Mk II | Medium |
Internal kits
There are multiple internal kit packs for ARX. The kits change the thematic internal layout of the ship, but they are purely cosmetic. The interior is empty by default.
| Kit Pack Name | ARX Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Kit Pack | 14,100 | 2 internal layouts |
| Expedition Kit Pack | 14,100 | 2 internal layouts |
| Science Kit Pack | 14,100 | 2 internal layouts |
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Shinrarta Dezhra | Jameson Memorial | Always available |
Development
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.
- Minimum altitude to launch the Nomad is 500m.
- If the Nomad is destroyed you lose all exobiology data.
Videos
Gallery
- Nomad SLV Concept 1
- Nomad SLV Concept 2
- Nomad SLV Concept 3
- Nomad SLV Concept 4
- Nomad SLV Concept 5
- Nomad SLV Concept 6
- Nomad and Caspian Explorer Key Art
- Nomad vessel in-game 1
- Nomad on a summit
- Nomad stern
- Nomad and planet
- Nomad landed
- Nomad exobio
- Nomad in space
- Caspian and Nomad
- Nomad flora exobio
- Nomad exobio on cliff
- Nomad and Caspian in Lagrange Cloud
- Nomad with Holo-kit
- Nomad on icy planet
- Nomad above moon and planet rise
- Caspian and Nomad at a settlement
- Rhino, Nomad and Type-11 Prospector
References
- 1 2 Elite Dangerous: June Dev Log 2026 - 19 June 2026
- 1 2 3 Discover the Nomad - 2 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous
- 1 2 3 4 5 Elite Dangerous | Nomad Release Trailer - 26 June 2026 - Elite Dangerous Forum
- ↑ Elite Dangerous | Nomad Ship Availability Update - 22 June 2026 - Frontier Forums