Asp Explorer
Template:Quote The Asp Explorer is a ship manufactured by Lakon Spaceways. Agile, well-armed for its size, and capable of achieving high jump ranges, the Asp Explorer is a popular and affordable multi-purpose vessel seen in ports across the galaxy. The ship has become a mainstay among explorers due to its versatility in outfitting and an open, unobstructed cockpit canopy that allows for some dramatic views. Even with its emphasis on exploration, the Asp Explorer can also serve as an effective freighter or bounty hunting ship.
Overview
The Asp Explorer's six weapon hardpoints are located as follows: on each side of the cockpit, 1 medium hardpoint above the waterline and 1 small hardpoint below the waterline (total 2 medium, 2 small), and 2 small hardpoints located directly beneath the cockpit. Due to the shape of the ship and the hardpoint locations, the medium hardpoints and small hardpoints share a small field of fire (i.e mostly directly ahead). Pilots should be aware that Turrets in both Medium Hardpoints will have firing arcs above the cockpit where the pilot can generally see the target that the turrets are shooting at. However, turrets in all four Small Hardpoints will have firing arcs below the cockpit, where the target will tend to be obscured from the pilot's vision by the flight console and the floor.
The pilot's station is located along the centerline of the ship on the bridge. A secondary, Multicrew-compatible station is located along the centerline of the ship below the bridge which is directly underneath the pilot's station.
While the Asp Explorer packs a decent amount of firepower, it lacks optimal heat dissipation, noticeably suffering in combat situations when equipped with thermal weaponry. This also can present difficulties during fuel scooping, especially when using a small Fuel Scoop.
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinrarta Dezhra | Jameson Memorial | Always available | 10% discount |
| Brestla | i Sola Prospect | Always available | 20% surcharge |
| Akkadia | Calvin Lawrence | Mar. 27, 2019 | 15% discount |
| Lembava | Goldstein Port | Apr. 1, 2019 | 15% discount |
| LP 355-65 | Barba Ring | Mar. 27, 2019 | 15% discount |
| Momus Reach | Ralphus | Mar. 27, 2019 | 15% discount |
| Hel | Jones Orbital | Mar. 27, 2019 | 15% discount |
| YZ Ceti | Clement Orbital | Mar. 27, 2019 | |
| Bugas | Marlowe Orbital | Mar. 27, 2019 | |
| Exioce | Macmillan Depot | Mar. 27, 2019 | |
| Lombi | Xin Hub | Mar. 27, 2019 | |
| LP 131-66 | Vasilyev Station | Mar. 27, 2019 | |
| Koyeris | Fernandes Port | Mar. 27, 2019 | |
| HIP 2453 | Lubin Ring | May 11, 2019 | |
| GD 219 | Mckee Ring | June 22, 2019 | |
| LHS 531 | Nelson Terminal | Dec. 7, 2019 |
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Asp Explorer.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 1 |
| Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 1 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Medium Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 2 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | 0 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | I | 1 | 8 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 5 | 5 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | E | 5 | 5 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive | E | 5 | 5 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | E | 4 | 4 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | E | 4 | 4 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x32] | C | 5 | 5 |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack [x32] | E | 5 | 6 |
| Shield Generator | E | 5 | 5 | |
| Cargo Rack [x4] | E | 2 | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Cargo Rack [x2] | E | 1 | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Supercruise Assist | E | 1 | 1 | |
| Planetary Approach Suite (H) | I | 1 | 1 |
- (L) = Loaned Module
- [x#] = Capacity
- (H) = Requires Elite Dangerous: Horizons, reserved solely for Planetary Approach Suite
Notes
- The Asp Explorer was first revealed for Elite Dangerous in Newsletter #6.[1] It was first added to the game in beta version 2.0 on September 30, 2014.
Videos
Gallery
- Asp Drawings
- Asp Shipyard
- Asp Stock
- Asp View
- Asp Explorer, Docked (4K)
- Aft View of Asp Explorer
- Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Bottom View
- Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Aft Top Hangar View
- Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Bottom Coriolis Hangar
- Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front View on Outpost
- Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Front Top Coriolis Hangar
- Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Top Aft View on Outpost
- Asp Explorer - Red Pharao Supercruise Aft View
- Asp Explorer in supercruise.
- Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators uncovered
- Top view of Asp Explorer showing heat radiators with the emissive sections contrasted by the Star's back-lighting of the ship
- Hi-res of Asp Explorer at a planetary outpost
- Orange Asp orbiting a star
- Asp Explorer flying past an earthlike with rings
- Asp Explorer in the Bug Nebula
- Lakon Asp Explorer
- Asp Explorer Docked
- Vibrant Green Asp in front of O star
- Asp Explorer cockpit
- Asp Explorer and Earth-like planet
- Asp Explorer and horses scaleAsp Explorer on surface of ringed planet with star in background
- Asp Explorer docked in a hangar
- Asp Explorer and planetary ring
- Asp Explorer and anemones
- Asp Explorer and a Brown Dwarf
- Asp Explorer Holo-Screen Contest Winner by Miles Miller
