Adder

Adder
Overview
Manufacturer	Zorgon Peterson
Years Produced	2914-Present
Type	Multipurpose
Cost	87,808 CR
Specifications
Landing Pad Size	Small
Dimensions	31.5m x 28.8m x 9.6m
Pilot Seats	2
Multicrew	Yes
Fighter Hangar	No
Hull Mass	35 t
Mass Lock Factor	7
Armour	162
Armour Hardness	35
Shields	78 MJ
Fuel Capacity	8 t
Manoeuvr-ability	4
Top Speed	220 m/s (default) 255 m/s (upgraded)
Boost Speed	321 m/s (default) 372 m/s (upgraded)
Unladen Jump Range	9.12 ly (default) 32.96 ly (upgraded)
Cargo Capacity	6 t (default)
Outfitting
Hardpoints	2× Utility Mounts 2× Small Hardpoints 1× Medium Hardpoint
Internal Compartments	3× Class 1 Compartments 2× Class 2 Compartments 2× Class 3 Compartments

A compact, adaptable ship, the Adder has a larger cargo hold than other ships of similar size, and its base jump range of over 30 light years makes it a viable choice for explorers. The ship can also hold its own in a dogfight, when properly outfitted.

— In-Game Description

The Adder is a ship manufactured by Zorgon Peterson. The original model debuted in 2914 as a product of Outworld Workshops, but Zorgon Peterson subsequently acquired the rights. The Adder is a small multipurpose ship known for its sturdiness and reliability. As the cheapest ship with a Class 2 hardpoint and an Armour Hardness on par with the Cobra MkIII, the Adder is a viable early choice for combat. The hardpoint also gives the Adder the distinction of being the cheapest ship capable of mounting a Class 2 Mining Laser, making it a serviceable vessel for mining. Furthermore, it has a relatively high jump range potential for its size and price range, and can carry up to 30 tonnes of cargo, allowing it to tackle exploration and trading with ease. The Adder's adaptability and price make it ideal for new pilots seeking to upgrade from the Sidewinder MkI.

Overview

The Adder is a powerful multipurpose ship that can fit a variety of roles when outfitted correctly, having a high cargo capacity and good combat efficiency. It serves as an upgraded Hauler, and has a very similar appearance.

As a Trader the Adder is the best ship available until the Cobra MkIII becomes an option. With 26T of space available when unshielded it can make a decent profit from selling cargo and allows for a lot more trading missions to become accessible. Unlike the Hauler, it also retains good combat efficiency and has decent armor for its price; letting it tank hits. Finally, it has good manoeuvrability, allowing it to dodge an interdiction with ease, and it is capable of mass locking several small ships.

As a combat vessel, the Adder is surprisingly effective in the role. When compared to the Eagle the Adder's manoeuvrability is far lesser but it has far better shielding, an additional utility slot and better armor. Because of this, it becomes a choice of mobility vs defense. The Adder also replaces the top small hardpoint with a medium one; greatly increasing its damage potential, however, it pales in comparison to the Viper MkIII so a Bounty Hunter or Pirate may find it more viable. The top hardpoint is very effective when turreted and can help deal with tricky nimble ships; especially as if the bottom hardpoints are also turreted the ship will have a full 360 range of its surrounding space due to its size, where an Eagle with its single Chaff Launcher will have little room to hide.

As a Miner the Adder is the best ship available at its price range and will do very well until the Cobra MkIII becomes an option. Its medium hardpoint lets it carry a class 2 Mining Laser, and the two small hardpoints can be swapped out for very fast mining speed; at the sacrifice of any offense. The Adder also has a respectable amount of compartment space, enough to carry a decent amount of ores, however, one may have to go without Collector Limpets to maximize cargo space.

For exploration, the Adder can reach heights of around 32LYs. While this is far smaller than the Hauler, keep in mind the Adder has a better FSD, which means it can take more weight without losing as much range; thus the Adder is a more appealing ship for long-range trading or Rare Goods trade. Additionally, the Adder has a better fuel tank and more compartment space; meaning the Adder can make more jumps without nearby fuel stars and needs refuelling less.

Its inexpensiveness and respectable general-purpose capabilities make it a rugged, attractive craft, especially for newer commanders. Unlike many other ships, the Adder has no notable downsides and can perform any job needed with relative effectiveness. The Adder still performs well as an exploration vessel even late game or for rare goods trade.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 small hardpoints on the underside of the ship, 1 medium hardpoint on the top of the ship behind the cockpit. Additionally, the wings exhibit a small hinge which allows them to fold inwards when the landing gear is deployed. It is assumed to be to allow the Adder to fit onto small landing pads. The pilot's chair is offset to the right of the centerline. Additionally the Adder is capable of Multi-crew, and is the cheapest ship capable of such. A single seat is available adjacent to the pilots seat, in a fashion nearly identical to a modern automobile.

Purchase Locations

System	Station	Date Seen	Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra	Jameson Memorial	Always available	10% discount
Brestla	i Sola Prospect	Always available	20% surcharge
Akkadia	Calvin Lawrence	Sep. 30, 2019	15% discount
G 35-15	Leslie Gateway	Sep. 30, 2019	15% discount
KP Tauri	Spedding Orbital	Sep. 30, 2019	15% discount
Hel	Jones Orbital	Sep. 30, 2019	15% discount
Duamta	Polyakov Station	Sep. 30, 2019
Procyon	Cormack Hub	Sep. 30, 2019
Cemiess	Mackenzie Relay	Sep. 30, 2019
Avalon	Persephone	Sep. 30, 2019
He Bo	Krylov Ring	Sep. 30, 2019
Olwain	Cabot Hub	Sep. 30, 2019

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Adder.

Category	Default System	Default Rating	Default Class	Max Class
Small Hardpoint	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	1
	Pulse Laser (L)	F	1	1
Medium Hardpoint	Empty	--	--	2
Utility Mount	Empty	--	--	0
	Empty	--	--	0
Bulkheads	Lightweight Alloys	I	1	8
Reactor Bay	Power Plant	E	3	3
Thrusters Mounting	Thrusters	E	3	3
Frame Shift Drive Housing	Frame Shift Drive	E	3	3
Environment Control	Life Support	E	1	1
Power Coupling	Power Distributor	E	2	2
Sensor Suite	Sensors	E	3	3
Fuel Store	Fuel Tank [x8]	C	3	3
Internal Compartments	Cargo Rack [x4]	E	2	3
	Shield Generator	E	3	3
	Cargo Rack [x2]	E	1	2
	Empty	--	--	2
	Empty	--	--	1
	Advanced Docking Computer	E	1	1
	Supercruise Assist	E	1	1
	Planetary Approach Suite (H)	I	1	1

• (L) = Loaned Module
• [x#] = Capacity
• (H) = Requires Elite Dangerous: Horizons, reserved solely for Planetary Approach Suite

Videos

Smile Everyday - Elite Dangerous Adder

Mighty Adder vs Corvette

Elite Dangerous The Vomit Comet goes Even Further Beyond

Beagle and Back Part 4 Cashing In

The Adder Elite Dangerous

Gallery

Concept Art 1

Concept Art 2

Concept Art 3

Adder docked

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Adder ship docked

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Adder docked

Adder cockpit

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The tail-end of the Adder

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Adder (Side View)

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Adder (4K High-Resolution 3840x2160)

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The Adder

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Adder flying and a planet

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The Adder can be a budget explorer.

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Adder in front of a Star (4K High-Resolution 3840x2160)

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Flying trough Double Cluster

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Adder Mining

Zorgon Peterson Adder Blueprint

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Adder ship rear