Type-11 Prospector
Built upon the successful Type-8 platform, Lakon Spaceways has positioned the Type-11 Prospector to redefine medium-sized mining efficiency. Bespoke modules, lightweight construction materials and a no compromise cargo capacity make the Type-11 the obvious choice for the modern miner. A redesigned and reinforced drive housing grants the Type-11 superior management of overcharged Frame Shift Drives.
— In-Game Description
The Type-11 Prospector is a medium ship produced by Lakon Spaceways, as a purpose-built mining vessel.[1] Early access for ARX began on 29 September 2025.[2]
Overview
The Type-11 Prospector is an industrial mining vessel, wholly utilitarian in design.[1] It shares many similarities and design features with the Type-8 Transporter, and also shares its predecessors' bulky, angular spaceframe, resulting in a rugged, heavy-duty look.
The Type-11 Prospector is also the first purchasable ship to have a wholly off-centre cockpit (as opposed to say, the Fer-de-Lance, which only has it slightly elongated to one side).
To the right of the cockpit is the prominent Large hardpoint, intended for a brand new mining tool exclusive to the Type-11, the Mining Volley Repeater.[1][2]
Its engines are mounted on four retractable pylons, similarly to the Type-8. However, on the Type-11, those pylons retract when the landing gear is deployed, and when the Cargo Scoop is open.[2]
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
The Type-11 differs from other ships' conventional outfitting, as it possesses multiple restricted compartments and hardpoints. (It is the first ship in-game to have hardpoint restrictions.) Those restrictions are as follows:
- Hardpoints: 1x Small, 2x Medium, 1x Large - restricted for mining equipment only.
- Optional Internals: Two Class 5 internal compartments are restricted - one can only be filled with a Fighter Hangar, while the other can only house a Limpet Controller.
Ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Type-11 Prospector.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Pulse Laser | F | 1 | 1 |
| Pulse Laser | F | 1 | 1 | |
| Empty | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Empty (M) | -- | -- | 1 | |
| Medium Hardpoint | Empty | -- | -- | 2 |
| Empty (M) | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Empty (M) | -- | -- | 2 | |
| Large Hardpoint | Empty (M) | -- | -- | 3 |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | -- |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Empty | -- | -- | -- | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | -- | -- | -- |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant | E | 6 | 6 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters | E | 5 | 5 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive (SCO) | E | 5 | 5 |
| Environment Control | Life Support | E | 3 | 3 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor | E | 7 | 7 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors | E | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x32] | E | 5 | 5 |
| Internal Compartments | Cargo Rack [x64] | -- | 6 | 6 |
| Cargo Rack [x32] | -- | 6 | 6 | |
| Empty | -- | 6 | 6 | |
| Shield Generator | -- | 5 | 5 | |
| Cargo Rack [x16] | -- | 5 | 5 | |
| Empty (L) | -- | 5 | 5 | |
| Empty (F) | -- | 5 | 5 | |
| Empty | -- | 4 | 4 | |
| Empty | -- | 3 | 3 | |
| Empty | -- | 2 | 2 | |
| Empty | -- | 1 | 1 | |
| Supercruise Assist | -- | 1 | 1 | |
| (PAS) | I | 1 | 1 |
- [x#] = Capacity
- (PAS) = Reserved solely for the Planetary Approach Suite or Advanced Planetary Approach Suite
- (M) = Hardpoints reserved solely for mining equipment
- (L) = Reserved solely for Limpet Controller
- (F) = Reserved solely for Fighter Hangar
Development
The Prospector was first unveiled during a Frontier Unlocked livestream on 30 July 2025.[1] The release date for ARX is in Autumn of 2025.[1]
An in-depth look at the Type-11 was broadcast in a YouTube Livestream on September 4th 2025.[2]
On 22 Sep 2025, the release date was delayed by 1 week to address concerns and improve the experience with the ship:[3]
- A rebalance of the Prospector’s mining stats, including increasing the fragments per second from mining, increased limpet speed and more.
- Minor visual changes to the Prospector, including the removal of a flashing light reflecting in the cockpit while firing the Mining Volley Repeater.
- Audio rebalancing for the audio distribution of the Prospector’s mining laser.
- Tweaks to the Prospector’s flight model
Videos
Gallery
- Type-11 Prospector WIP 1
- Type-11 Prospector ship 1
References
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