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Keelback blueprint

This is the blueprint for the Lakon Spaceways Keelback. The militarised version of the Type-6 transporter, the Keelback is tougher, meaner and also the smallest craft to be able to carry a ship launched fighter.

First introduced in version 1.5 for the Ships expansion.

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.

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Imperial Courier blueprint

The is the blueprint for the Gutamaya Imperial Courier. The Courier has good range and excellent speed and while it lacks armour, it's combination of good shields and speed make it a good attack ship. It is also suitable for Enhanced Thrusters, which makes it a racing ship.

This ship requires the Imperial Navy rank of Master for a player to purchase it in the game.

First introduced in version 1.3 as part of the PowerPlay expansion.

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.

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Diamondback Explorer blueprint

The is the blueprint for the Lakon Spaceways Diamondback Explorer. The first serious exploration ship and more agile than the larger Asp, but lacking in utility slots.

First introduced in version 1.3 for the PowerPlay expansion.

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.

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Type 6 Transporter blueprint

This is the blueprint for the Lakon Spaceways Type-6 Transporter. The Type-6 is the perfect freighter, with capacity for over 100T of cargo when the ship is shielded. Sadly, if you want to win a fight you can't run from, you'll need the more expensive and better armed Keelback.

First introduced in version 0.1 Beta 1.

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.

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Cobra Mk IV blueprint

This is the blueprint for the Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk IV.

First introduced in version 2.0 for Horizons as a pre-order bonus. The ship is only available currently to players who bought both Horizons and the core game.

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.

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Diamondback Scout blueprint

This is the blueprint for the Lakon Spaceways Diamondback Scout.

First introduced in version 1.3 for the PowerPlay expansion.

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.

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Viper Mk IV blueprint

This is the blueprint for the Faulcon DeLacy Viper Mk IV. A heavier version of the Viper Mk III, the Viper Mk IV leans more towards multi-role and has impressive statistics for a small ship, bettered only by the Cobra.

First introduced in version 1.5 for the Ships expansion.

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.

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Majestic Class Interdictor blueprint

Something for the weekend! This is the blueprint for the Gutamaya Majestic Class Interdictor; the Imperial Navy's capital ship.

It's big. Longer than a trip to the shops and guaranteed to make you poop in your space-suit when one these monsters drops out of hyperspace.

First introduced in version 1.0.

Cobra Mk III blueprint

This is the blueprint for the Faulcon DeLacy Cobra Mk III. The iconic ship of Elite and the best multipurpose ship in the game.

First introduced in version 0.1 Alpha. The ship pre-dates stations in the game!

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.

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