Caspian Explorer
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— In-Game Description
The Caspian Explorer is a large exploration ship produced by Zorgon Peterson. The ship was announced on 4 November 2025 and is planned for early access for ARX in December 2025.[1]
Overview
The Caspian Explorer hull design has a rounded low profile with 6 main engine exhausts, 4 of which are on 2 movable nacelles on either side of the ship that retract and extend laterally.[1]
It will permit use of some new Mk II modules, including a new Mk II Frame Shift Drive with additional neutron star supercharge capability.[1]
Oufitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Caspian Explorer.
***Temporary placeholder table until details are known.***
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 1 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Medium Hardpoint | Pulse Laser | -- | -- | 2 |
| Pulse Laser | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Large Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 3 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 3 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | -- |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | I | C | 1 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 8 | 8 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | E | 8 | 8 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive (SCO) | E | 7 | 7 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | E | 5 | 5 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | E | 7 | 7 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x128] | C | 7 | 7 |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack [x128] (C) | E | 7 | 8 |
| Shield Generator | E | 7 | 8 | |
| Empty (C) | -- | -- | 7 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 7 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 6 | |
| Cargo Rack [x32] | E | 5 | 6 | |
| Cargo Rack [x32] | E | 5 | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 4 | |
| Advanced Docking Computer | E | 1 | 2 | |
| Supercruise Assist | E | 1 | 1 | |
| (PAS) | I | 1 | 1 |
- (L) = Loaned Module
- [x#] = Capacity
- (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite
- (C) = Cargo Compartment reserved for Cargo Rack, Fuel Tank, or Mk II Cargo Rack
Development
The Caspian Explorer was revealed in a Developer Log Video on YouTube on 4 November 2025, with early access for ARX planned for December 2025.[1]
Videos
Gallery
References
- 1 2 3 4 Elite Dangerous | Developer Log - 4 November 2025 - YouTube
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