Python Mk II

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The Python Mk II is a multipurpose ship manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy. The Mk II is a redesign of its predecessor, the Python.

Overview

It has 6 hardpoints and 6 utility slots.

Development

Frontier announced that this ship will be added with a free update in 2024. A developer update on 23 Apr 2024, revealed the release date on 7 May 2024 for 16,250 ARX, and 3 months later on 7 Aug 2024 for all players forcredits.

This is the first new ship added to ED in 6 years. Elite partners got early access on a test server on 1 May 2024.^[1]

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen	Discount
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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 Python.

Category	Default System	Default Rating	Default Class	Max Class
Medium Hardpoint	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
Medium Hardpoint	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	2
Large Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
Utility Mount	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
Bulkheads	Lightweight Alloys	C	1	8
Reactor Bay	Power Plant	E	7	7
Thrusters Mounting	Thrusters	E	6	6
Frame Shift Drive Housing	Frame Shift Drive (SCO)	C	5	5
Environment Control	Life Support	E	4	4
Power Coupling	Power Distributor	E	7	7
Sensor Suite	Sensors	E	6	6
Fuel Store	Fuel Tank [x32]	C	5	5
Internal Compartments	Cargo Rack [x32]	E	3	8
	Shield Generator	E	6	6
	Empty	--	--	5
	Empty	--	--	4
	Empty	--	--	3
	Empty	--	--	3
	Cargo Rack [x2]	E	1	2
	Supercruise Assist	E	1	1
	(PAS)	I	1	1