Nomad

The Nomad is an upcoming, small utility SLV produced by Faulcon DeLacy. This is the first Ship-Launched Vessel (SLV) and the first flyable vessel with an interior. Early access for ARX begins on 30th June 2026.

Overview

The compact design and skids enable it to land easily on rough terrain near places for exobiology. The main ship stays in orbit while you collect samples of alien species.

The Nomad doesn't have an FSD. It cannot transport other players. It cannot dock at a starport or outpost.

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

The Nomad requires a medium or large ship with an Mk I or Mk II Vessel Hangar.

Mk I Vessel Hangar

• Alliance Crusader (Class 5-6)
• Anaconda (Class 5-7)
• Beluga Liner (Class 5-6)
• Caspian Explorer (Class 5-7)
• Federal Corvette (Class 5-7)
• Federal Gunship (Class 5-6)
• Imperial Cutter (Class 5-7)
• Keelback (Class 5)
• Krait MkII (Class 5-6)
• Panther Clipper Mk II (Class 5-7)
• Type-9 Heavy (Class 5-7)
• Type-10 Defender (Class 5-7)
• Type-11 Prospector (Class 5-6)

Mk II Vessel Hangar

• Caspian Explorer (Class 5-7)
• Panther Clipper Mk II (Class 5-7)
• Type-11 Prospector (Class 5-6)

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen
Shinrarta Dezhra	Jameson Memorial	Always available

Development

A description with concept art of the Nomad was unveiled by Frontier on 2 June 2026.

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.

Videos

• File:The NOMAD- Biggest Questions Answered, Secret Revealed - Elite Dangerous
• File:Elite Dangerous - Nomad- high G check, comparison to SLF, maneuverings and features

Gallery

• Nomad SLV Concept 1
  Nomad SLV Concept 1
• Nomad SLV Concept 2
  Nomad SLV Concept 2
• Nomad SLV Concept 3
  Nomad SLV Concept 3
• Nomad SLV Concept 4
  Nomad SLV Concept 4
• Nomad SLV Concept 5
  Nomad SLV Concept 5
• Nomad SLV Concept 6
  Nomad SLV Concept 6
• Nomad vessel in-game 1
  Nomad vessel in-game 1