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For the mugs

No, not that mug. These mugs.

Since I posted these on Twitter, I guess I should post them here.

Different photo merchandise sites use different dimensions. The Krait template was used with a site called www.vistaprint.co.uk The other two (Cobra & Vulture) were created for www.snapfish.co.uk  / www.truprint.co.uk

So check the size ratio and use the right layout or your design will get truncated in a bad way. Download the bitmaps, upload the one you want to whatever local printing service there is and presto! Blueprint mug.



Vehicle Codex Re-imagined

When I started my vehicle codex, the idea was to have a complete set of all in-game vehicles with all the viewpoints and data statistics viewable, so that players could reference their ships to compare and contrast. I could then include a downloadable datasheet (a new version of the blueprint).

What happened was the blog engine didn’t really give enough flexibility to present the information and hand typing all those stats was a nightmare to create and worse to maintain. Over time the data became obsolete and maintaining the datasheets (alongside the blueprints) was a lot of effort. Especially with constraints on my time.

Then Frontier changed all the ship data for Beyond by removing the basic discovery scanner (which was installed by default), so I was basically at a “start again from scratch” position at the end of last year and looked at how I could “fix” it.

I created a spreadsheet of all my data and then painstakingly checked and corrected everything and added in all the new vehicles. Somewhere along the line I also updated and expanded all the language translations as well with a tremendous amount of help from the ED community. Using a (sort of) mail-merge, I created a new template for the vehicle blueprints and merged the data from my spreadsheet into this, then imported the ship schematic drawings on top. The process took around five hours, including three hours to export the bitmaps of each blueprint. But the results were a consistent set of blueprints with the most up to date information.

Having finished that task, I revisited the vehicle codex. As I said, the process of making individual pages with tons of stats was inefficient and error-prone. To combat this and give a better user experience I decided to make new website that would be a data-driven user interface. First step, I took my updated spreadsheet and converted that into a JSON file and restructured the data. That took a while..

Once I had the data ready, I chose a couple of vehicles with different types of data (big ship, small ship, fighter and NPC) and exported all the bitmaps needed to design the interface. Over the weekend I have continued to refine the interface and as I do, add in more of the vehicles, as and when I finish exporting all the bitmaps required.

Here is the result (so far): http://codex.elite-dangerous-blog.co.uk

I hope you like what I’ve done and find it useful. I will be adding in the language translated texts once the whole thing is complete. An advantage of being data-driven is I can swap languages on the underlying database.

Elite Dangerous Ship Blueprints January 2019

Elite Dangerous Ship & Vehicle Blueprints "3305 Edition"

The drawing of new ships, collation and double-checking of all data, finding all the previous translation texts, getting new translations and then putting the whole jigsaw together has swallowed January whole. For those who don't follow me on Twitter, just exporting the blueprints as bitmaps took nearly three hours - in one language. But it was worth it. This is the most complete and comprehensive collection to date with four language versions to boot.

The annotation now includes numbering on the hard-points and on utility slots. This is NOT the numbers that sometimes appear on the ships hull, but the number order from ships outfitting from top to bottom. First slot in outfitting is number 1, last is number 4 (or whatever) I hope that makes sense. See the examples below.

Alliance Crusader Cobra Mk III Beluga Liner Krait Phantom

Special thanks to CMDR Nicou, CMDR Uxío Piñeiro and CMDR Kai Pelzel who did such amazing work getting translations for me in such a short time. o7 CMDRs!

Suggestions and corrections should be submitted written in pencil on a ten pound note. :D

Corrections: I've moved the cargo hatch on the Anaconda, fixed the Cyclops description, added the missing Fer-De-lance hard-point and correctly located the Beluga's SLF bay.
Additions: XG8 Javelin Guardian Fighter. 6 Feb 2019 - Thargoid Medusa

Here they are! Enjoy.

Ship Blueprints

Craft Manufacturer 1920x1080 4096x2305
Stinger-2 Achilles Corp Stinger-2 Stinger-2
Coriolis Station Brewer Corp Coriolis Station Coriolis Station
Nav Beacon Brewer Corp Nav Beacon Nav Beacon
Eagle Mk II Core Dynamics Eagle Mk II Eagle Mk II
F63 Condor Federal Fighter Core Dynamics F63 Condor Federal Fighter F63 Condor Federal Fighter
Farragut Battle Cruiser Core Dynamics Farragut Battle Cruiser Farragut Battle Cruiser
Federal Assault Ship Core Dynamics Federal Assault Ship Federal Assault Ship
Federal Corvette Core Dynamics Federal Corvette Federal Corvette
Federal Dropship Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Federal Dropship
Federal Gunship Core Dynamics Federal Gunship Federal Gunship
S4 Sentry Skimmer Core Dynamics S4 Sentry Skimmer S4 Sentry Skimmer
S5LM Guardian Core Dynamics S5LM Guardian S5LM Guardian
S9 Goliath skimmer Core Dynamics S9 Goliath skimmer S9 Goliath skimmer
Vulture Core Dynamics Vulture Vulture
Anaconda Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Anaconda
Cobra Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk III Cobra Mk III
Cobra Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk IV Cobra Mk IV
Krait Mk II Faulcon DeLacy Krait Mk II Krait Mk II
Krait Phantom Faulcon DeLacy Krait Phantom Krait Phantom
Python Faulcon DeLacy Python Python
Sidewinder Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Sidewinder
Taipan Independent Fighter Faulcon DeLacy Taipan Independent Fighter Taipan Independent Fighter
Viper Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk III Viper Mk III
Viper Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk IV Viper Mk IV
GU-97 Imperial fighter Gutamaya GU-97 Imperial fighter GU-97 Imperial fighter
Imperial Clipper Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Imperial Clipper
Imperial Courier Gutamaya Imperial Courier Imperial Courier
Imperial Cutter Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Imperial Cutter
Imperial Eagle Gutamaya Imperial Eagle Imperial Eagle
Majestic Class Interdictor Gutamaya Majestic Class Interdictor Majestic Class Interdictor
Alliance Challenger Lakon Alliance Challenger Alliance Challenger
Alliance Chieftain Lakon Alliance Chieftain Alliance Chieftain
Alliance Crusader Lakon Alliance Crusader Alliance Crusader
Asp Explorer Lakon Asp Explorer Asp Explorer
Asp Scout Lakon Asp Scout Asp Scout
Diamondback Explorer Lakon Diamondback Explorer Diamondback Explorer
Diamondback Scout Lakon Diamondback Scout Diamondback Scout
Keelback Lakon Keelback Keelback
Type-10 Defender Lakon Type-10 Defender Type-10 Defender
Type-6 Transporter Lakon Type-6 Transporter Type-6 Transporter
Type-7 Transporter Lakon Type-7 Transporter Type-7 Transporter
Type-9 Heavy Lakon Type-9 Heavy Type-9 Heavy
XG7 Trident Ram Tah XG7 Trident XG7 Trident
XG8 Javelin Ram Tah XG8 Javelin XG8 Javelin
XG9 Lance Ram Tah XG9 Lance XG9 Lance
Beluga Liner Saud Kruger Beluga Liner Beluga Liner
Dolphin Saud Kruger Dolphin Dolphin
Orca Saud Kruger Orca Orca
Thargoid Basilisk Thargoids Thargoid Basilisk Thargoid Basilisk
Thargoid Cyclops Thargoids Thargoid Cyclops Thargoid Cyclops
Thargoid Hydra Thargoids Thargoid Hydra Thargoid Hydra
Thargoid Marauder Thargoids Thargoid Marauder Thargoid Marauder
Thargoid Medusa Thargoids Thargoid Medusa Thargoid Medusa
Thargoid Scavenger Thargoids Thargoid Scavenger Thargoid Scavenger
Thargoid Sensor Thargoids Thargoid Sensor Thargoid Sensor
Scarab SRV Vodel Scarab SRV Scarab SRV
Adder Zorgon Peterson Adder Adder
Fer-de-Lance Zorgon Peterson Fer-de-Lance Fer-de-Lance
Hauler Zorgon Peterson Hauler Hauler
Mamba Zorgon Peterson Mamba Mamba

Schéma de Vaisseau

Vaisseau Fabricant 1920x1080 4096x2305
Stinger-2 Achilles Corp Stinger-2 Stinger-2
Coriolis Station Brewer Corp Coriolis Station Coriolis Station
Nav Beacon Brewer Corp Nav Beacon Nav Beacon
Eagle Mk II Core Dynamics Eagle Mk II Eagle Mk II
F63 Condor Federal Fighter Core Dynamics F63 Condor Federal Fighter F63 Condor Federal Fighter
Farragut Battle Cruiser Core Dynamics Farragut Battle Cruiser Farragut Battle Cruiser
Federal Assault Ship Core Dynamics Federal Assault Ship Federal Assault Ship
Federal Corvette Core Dynamics Federal Corvette Federal Corvette
Federal Dropship Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Federal Dropship
Federal Gunship Core Dynamics Federal Gunship Federal Gunship
S4 Sentry Skimmer Core Dynamics S4 Sentry Skimmer S4 Sentry Skimmer
S5LM Guardian Core Dynamics S5LM Guardian S5LM Guardian
S9 Goliath skimmer Core Dynamics S9 Goliath skimmer S9 Goliath skimmer
Vulture Core Dynamics Vulture Vulture
Anaconda Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Anaconda
Cobra Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk III Cobra Mk III
Cobra Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk IV Cobra Mk IV
Krait Mk II Faulcon DeLacy Krait Mk II Krait Mk II
Krait Phantom Faulcon DeLacy Krait Phantom Krait Phantom
Python Faulcon DeLacy Python Python
Sidewinder Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Sidewinder
Taipan Independent Fighter Faulcon DeLacy Taipan Independent Fighter Taipan Independent Fighter
Viper Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk III Viper Mk III
Viper Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk IV Viper Mk IV
GU-97 Imperial fighter Gutamaya GU-97 Imperial fighter GU-97 Imperial fighter
Imperial Clipper Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Imperial Clipper
Imperial Courier Gutamaya Imperial Courier Imperial Courier
Imperial Cutter Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Imperial Cutter
Imperial Eagle Gutamaya Imperial Eagle Imperial Eagle
Majestic Class Interdictor Gutamaya Majestic Class Interdictor Majestic Class Interdictor
Alliance Challenger Lakon Alliance Challenger Alliance Challenger
Alliance Chieftain Lakon Alliance Chieftain Alliance Chieftain
Alliance Crusader Lakon Alliance Crusader Alliance Crusader
Asp Explorer Lakon Asp Explorer Asp Explorer
Asp Scout Lakon Asp Scout Asp Scout
Diamondback Explorer Lakon Diamondback Explorer Diamondback Explorer
Diamondback Scout Lakon Diamondback Scout Diamondback Scout
Keelback Lakon Keelback Keelback
Type-10 Defender Lakon Type-10 Defender Type-10 Defender
Type-6 Transporter Lakon Type-6 Transporter Type-6 Transporter
Type-7 Transporter Lakon Type-7 Transporter Type-7 Transporter
Type-9 Heavy Lakon Type-9 Heavy Type-9 Heavy
XG7 Trident Ram Tah XG7 Trident XG7 Trident
XG8 Javelin Ram Tah XG8 Javelin XG8 Javelin
XG9 Lance Ram Tah XG9 Lance XG9 Lance
Beluga Liner Saud Kruger Beluga Liner Beluga Liner
Dolphin Saud Kruger Dolphin Dolphin
Orca Saud Kruger Orca Orca
Thargoid Basilisk Thargoids Thargoid Basilisk Thargoid Basilisk
Thargoid Cyclops Thargoids Thargoid Cyclops Thargoid Cyclops
Thargoid Hydra Thargoids Thargoid Hydra Thargoid Hydra
Thargoid Marauder Thargoids Thargoid Marauder Thargoid Marauder
Thargoid Medusa Thargoids Thargoid Medusa Thargoid Medusa
Thargoid Scavenger Thargoids Thargoid Scavenger Thargoid Scavenger
Thargoid Sensor Thargoids Thargoid Sensor Thargoid Sensor
Scarab SRV Vodel Scarab SRV Scarab SRV
Adder Zorgon Peterson Adder Adder
Fer-de-Lance Zorgon Peterson Fer-de-Lance Fer-de-Lance
Hauler Zorgon Peterson Hauler Hauler
Mamba Zorgon Peterson Mamba Mamba

Schiffsblaupausen

Fahrzeug Hersteller 1920x1080 4096x2305
Stinger-2 Achilles Corp Stinger-2 Stinger-2
Coriolis Station Brewer Corp Coriolis Station Coriolis Station
Nav Beacon Brewer Corp Nav Beacon Nav Beacon
Eagle Mk II Core Dynamics Eagle Mk II Eagle Mk II
F63 Condor Federal Fighter Core Dynamics F63 Condor Federal Fighter F63 Condor Federal Fighter
Farragut Battle Cruiser Core Dynamics Farragut Battle Cruiser Farragut Battle Cruiser
Federal Assault Ship Core Dynamics Federal Assault Ship Federal Assault Ship
Federal Corvette Core Dynamics Federal Corvette Federal Corvette
Federal Dropship Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Federal Dropship
Federal Gunship Core Dynamics Federal Gunship Federal Gunship
S4 Sentry Skimmer Core Dynamics S4 Sentry Skimmer S4 Sentry Skimmer
S5LM Guardian Core Dynamics S5LM Guardian S5LM Guardian
S9 Goliath skimmer Core Dynamics S9 Goliath skimmer S9 Goliath skimmer
Vulture Core Dynamics Vulture Vulture
Anaconda Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Anaconda
Cobra Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk III Cobra Mk III
Cobra Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk IV Cobra Mk IV
Krait Mk II Faulcon DeLacy Krait Mk II Krait Mk II
Krait Phantom Faulcon DeLacy Krait Phantom Krait Phantom
Python Faulcon DeLacy Python Python
Sidewinder Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Sidewinder
Taipan Independent Fighter Faulcon DeLacy Taipan Independent Fighter Taipan Independent Fighter
Viper Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk III Viper Mk III
Viper Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk IV Viper Mk IV
GU-97 Imperial fighter Gutamaya GU-97 Imperial fighter GU-97 Imperial fighter
Imperial Clipper Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Imperial Clipper
Imperial Courier Gutamaya Imperial Courier Imperial Courier
Imperial Cutter Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Imperial Cutter
Imperial Eagle Gutamaya Imperial Eagle Imperial Eagle
Majestic Class Interdictor Gutamaya Majestic Class Interdictor Majestic Class Interdictor
Alliance Challenger Lakon Alliance Challenger Alliance Challenger
Alliance Chieftain Lakon Alliance Chieftain Alliance Chieftain
Alliance Crusader Lakon Alliance Crusader Alliance Crusader
Asp Explorer Lakon Asp Explorer Asp Explorer
Asp Scout Lakon Asp Scout Asp Scout
Diamondback Explorer Lakon Diamondback Explorer Diamondback Explorer
Diamondback Scout Lakon Diamondback Scout Diamondback Scout
Keelback Lakon Keelback Keelback
Type-10 Defender Lakon Type-10 Defender Type-10 Defender
Type-6 Transporter Lakon Type-6 Transporter Type-6 Transporter
Type-7 Transporter Lakon Type-7 Transporter Type-7 Transporter
Type-9 Heavy Lakon Type-9 Heavy Type-9 Heavy
XG7 Trident Ram Tah XG7 Trident XG7 Trident
XG8 Javelin Ram Tah XG8 Javelin XG8 Javelin
XG9 Lance Ram Tah XG9 Lance XG9 Lance
Beluga Liner Saud Kruger Beluga Liner Beluga Liner
Dolphin Saud Kruger Dolphin Dolphin
Orca Saud Kruger Orca Orca
Thargoid Basilisk Thargoids Thargoid Basilisk Thargoid Basilisk
Thargoid Cyclops Thargoids Thargoid Cyclops Thargoid Cyclops
Thargoid Hydra Thargoids Thargoid Hydra Thargoid Hydra
Thargoid Marauder Thargoids Thargoid Marauder Thargoid Marauder
Thargoid Medusa Thargoids Thargoid Medusa Thargoid Medusa
Thargoid Scavenger Thargoids Thargoid Scavenger Thargoid Scavenger
Thargoid Sensor Thargoids Thargoid Sensor Thargoid Sensor
Scarab SRV Vodel Scarab SRV Scarab SRV
Adder Zorgon Peterson Adder Adder
Fer-de-Lance Zorgon Peterson Fer-de-Lance Fer-de-Lance
Hauler Zorgon Peterson Hauler Hauler
Mamba Zorgon Peterson Mamba Mamba

Planos de Naves

Vehículo Fabricante 1920x1080 4096x2305
Stinger-2 Achilles Corp Stinger-2 Stinger-2
Coriolis Station Brewer Corp Coriolis Station Coriolis Station
Nav Beacon Brewer Corp Nav Beacon Nav Beacon
Eagle Mk II Core Dynamics Eagle Mk II Eagle Mk II
F63 Condor Federal Fighter Core Dynamics F63 Condor Federal Fighter F63 Condor Federal Fighter
Farragut Battle Cruiser Core Dynamics Farragut Battle Cruiser Farragut Battle Cruiser
Federal Assault Ship Core Dynamics Federal Assault Ship Federal Assault Ship
Federal Corvette Core Dynamics Federal Corvette Federal Corvette
Federal Dropship Core Dynamics Federal Dropship Federal Dropship
Federal Gunship Core Dynamics Federal Gunship Federal Gunship
S4 Sentry Skimmer Core Dynamics S4 Sentry Skimmer S4 Sentry Skimmer
S5LM Guardian Core Dynamics S5LM Guardian S5LM Guardian
S9 Goliath skimmer Core Dynamics S9 Goliath skimmer S9 Goliath skimmer
Vulture Core Dynamics Vulture Vulture
Anaconda Faulcon DeLacy Anaconda Anaconda
Cobra Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk III Cobra Mk III
Cobra Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk IV Cobra Mk IV
Krait Mk II Faulcon DeLacy Krait Mk II Krait Mk II
Krait Phantom Faulcon DeLacy Krait Phantom Krait Phantom
Python Faulcon DeLacy Python Python
Sidewinder Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Sidewinder
Taipan Independent Fighter Faulcon DeLacy Taipan Independent Fighter Taipan Independent Fighter
Viper Mk III Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk III Viper Mk III
Viper Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk IV Viper Mk IV
GU-97 Imperial fighter Gutamaya GU-97 Imperial fighter GU-97 Imperial fighter
Imperial Clipper Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Imperial Clipper
Imperial Courier Gutamaya Imperial Courier Imperial Courier
Imperial Cutter Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Imperial Cutter
Imperial Eagle Gutamaya Imperial Eagle Imperial Eagle
Majestic Class Interdictor Gutamaya Majestic Class Interdictor Majestic Class Interdictor
Alliance Challenger Lakon Alliance Challenger Alliance Challenger
Alliance Chieftain Lakon Alliance Chieftain Alliance Chieftain
Alliance Crusader Lakon Alliance Crusader Alliance Crusader
Asp Explorer Lakon Asp Explorer Asp Explorer
Asp Scout Lakon Asp Scout Asp Scout
Diamondback Explorer Lakon Diamondback Explorer Diamondback Explorer
Diamondback Scout Lakon Diamondback Scout Diamondback Scout
Keelback Lakon Keelback Keelback
Type-10 Defender Lakon Type-10 Defender Type-10 Defender
Type-6 Transporter Lakon Type-6 Transporter Type-6 Transporter
Type-7 Transporter Lakon Type-7 Transporter Type-7 Transporter
Type-9 Heavy Lakon Type-9 Heavy Type-9 Heavy
XG7 Trident Ram Tah XG7 Trident XG7 Trident
XG8 Javelin Ram Tah XG8 Javelin XG8 Javelin
XG9 Lance Ram Tah XG9 Lance XG9 Lance
Beluga Liner Saud Kruger Beluga Liner Beluga Liner
Dolphin Saud Kruger Dolphin Dolphin
Orca Saud Kruger Orca Orca
Thargoid Basilisk Thargoids Thargoid Basilisk Thargoid Basilisk
Thargoid Cyclops Thargoids Thargoid Cyclops Thargoid Cyclops
Thargoid Hydra Thargoids Thargoid Hydra Thargoid Hydra
Thargoid Marauder Thargoids Thargoid Marauder Thargoid Marauder
Thargoid Medusa Thargoids Thargoid Medusa Thargoid Medusa
Thargoid Scavenger Thargoids Thargoid Scavenger Thargoid Scavenger
Thargoid Sensor Thargoids Thargoid Sensor Thargoid Sensor
Scarab SRV Vodel Scarab SRV Scarab SRV
Adder Zorgon Peterson Adder Adder
Fer-de-Lance Zorgon Peterson Fer-de-Lance Fer-de-Lance
Hauler Zorgon Peterson Hauler Hauler
Mamba Zorgon Peterson Mamba Mamba

Elite Dangerous Ship Blueprints 3.0 Update

Update January 2019 - all these blueprints have been superseded by the new "3305 Editions" here which include hard-point and utility slot locations.  

With the addition of the Dolphin, I have republished the full set with a few additions. There are size corrections on the Viper Mk III and I've added ZIP copies of all the JPEG version of each language. Additionally, the remaining translations have been applied, so this is the most complete set to date.

Thanks to CMDR Noxa on reddit for finding out who manufactures the Corilios station.

Thanks also to all the others on Twitter, Reddit and the Frontier forums who have been spotting errors and mistakes and letting me know. It's been very helpful to have so many people proofreading this lot! As you can imagine, while most of this work has been done in my lunch hour, there have been a few nights where I burnt the midnight oil and almost certainly copied numbers from the wrong spreadsheet column!

Thanks to CMDR Aidan Abacus & the CMDRs of www.elitedangerous.de for German translations. Thanks to CMDR Nicou, CMDR Aymerix & CMDR Duita Rider of www.elite-dangerous.fr for French translations. Thanks to CMDR Nyra, with the help of CMDR Kimanuel and CMDR XPi2, from Corsarios de Heimdal for Spanish translations.

  Craft Manufacturer 1920x1080 4096x2305
Stinger-2 Attack Skimmer Achilles Corporation
S4 Sentry Skimmer Core Dynamics
S9 Goliath Skimmer Core Dynamics
Scarab SRV Vodel
F63 Condor Federal Fighter Core Dynamics
GU-97 Imperial fighter Gutamaya
Taipan Independent Fighter Lakon Spaceways
Sidewinder Faulcon DeLacy
Eagle Mk II Core Dynamics
Hauler Zorgon Peterson
Adder Zorgon Peterson
Dolphin Saud Kruger
Imperial Eagle Gutamaya
Viper MK III Faulcon DeLacy
Cobra Mk III Faulcon DeLacy
Viper Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy
Diamondback Scout Lakon Spaceways
Cobra Mk IV Faulcon DeLacy
Type 6 Transporter Lakon Spaceways
Diamondback Explorer Lakon Spaceways
Imperial Courier Gutamaya
Keelback Lakon Spaceways
Asp Scout Lakon Spaceways
Vulture Core Dynamics
Asp Explorer Lakon Spaceways
Federal Dropship Core Dynamics
Type 7 Transporter Lakon Spaceways
Alliance Chieftain Lakon Spaceways
Federal Assault Ship Core Dynamics
Imperial Clipper Gutamaya
Federal Gunship Core Dynamics
Orca Saud Kruger
Fer De Lance Zorgon Peterson
Python Faulcon DeLacy
Type 9 Heavy Lakon Spaceways
Beluga Liner Saud Kruger
Type-10 Defender Lakon Spaceways
Anaconda Faulcon DeLacy
Federal Corvette Core Dynamics
Imperial Cutter Gutamaya
Majestic Class Interdictor Gutamaya
Farragut Battle Cruiser Core Dynamics
Coriolis Station Brewer Corp
Thargoid Sensor Thargoids
Thargoid Marauder Thargoids
Thargoid Cyclops Thargoids

 

Ships Skins and Thargoids

Ship skins

At the Frontier Expo on Saturday October 8th I got to chat with Sandro Sammarco, Frontier's Lead Designer, about paint jobs.

Following my article last week, the FD Power Survey, I thought I would go to the source and ask Frontier how they decide which ships get paint jobs and ship kits, and what - if any - criteria was used to make this decision.

Sandro is a very approachable person and offered to talk to me any time I wanted during the Expo. So, between presentations I put on my "Journalist" hat (or Elite: Dangerous cap at least) and asked the question.

"How do you decide which ships get paints in the store?"

Sandro-
The paint jobs, ship kits and other DLC are all managed by the marketing department. The development team are not directly involved in the selection process.

"From the numbers I've gathered from Inara, the most popular ships are the Asp Explorer and Anaconda, but the store mostly has Viper and Cobra paints; do marketing not look at ownership stats?"

Sandro-
Marketing choose what skins they want to sell based on their own research of player purchases, but they do approach the developers for numbers of ships owned.

So that answered my question.

Sandro had a bit of chat with me; he's a very amiable and we spoke about ship roles and where different ships fit in, with the popularity of the Anaconda.

Sandro-
The Anaconda is a bit of an overpowered ship, but we can't change it now, as it is very popular. Players wouldn't like us changing their favourite ship.

Our conversation tool place before the presentation, so he couldn't say anything without spoilers, but he did say there were ships coming to the game that would make some exciting changes.
Looking at the Krait, Type-10 and Chieftain, I can see what he means, as these are the first wave of a number of ships to come in 2.4 and Beyond.

Thargoids

On an unrelated topic, I drew a new blueprint on Friday of a Thargoid Interceptor; leaked from an undisclosed source in the Federation here is the Cyclops!

 

 

Roger Reddit, What's Your Vector Victor?

After my blueprints update of last week I have had a LOT of requests for vector versions.

I am happy to do this, I only ask that my blog be credited wherever you use them. I'm also giving them all to http://edassets.org so they'll be available to the wider Elite:Dangerous community.

Enjoy!

I expect to see lots of illustrated user-guides and a bunch of wacky T-Shirts at Frontier Expo.

  Craft SVG PNG
Scarab SRV SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
F63 Condor Federal Fighter SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
GU-97 Imperial fighter SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Taipan Independent Fighter SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Sidewinder SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Eagle Mk II SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Hauler SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Adder SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Dolphin SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Imperial Eagle SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Viper MK III SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Cobra Mk III SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Viper Mk IV SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Diamondback Scout SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Cobra Mk IV SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Type 6 Transporter SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Diamondback Explorer SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Imperial Courier SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Keelback SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Asp Scout SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Vulture SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Asp Explorer SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Federal Dropship SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Type 7 Transporter SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Federal Assault Ship SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Imperial Clipper SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Federal Gunship SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Orca SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Fer De Lance SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Python SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Type 9 Heavy SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Beluga Liner SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Anaconda SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Federal Corvette SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Imperial Cutter SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Majestic Class Interdictor SVG Vector PNG Bitmap
Farragut Battle Cruiser SVG Vector PNG Bitmap