Elite Dangerous: Mandalay Full Internal Specs, New In-Game Footage

[@Cmdr_Virtual_Tonto]

Having to sleep in the carrier hangar tonight just to offer a reassuring presence to my Anacondas, Asps and Kraits... Also reading them a bedtime story - 'the Manadaly that couldn't' Keeping the lights on and the closet door open so that they can see there are no Manadalays.

[@ThisBeMayheM]

@@Cmdr_Virtual_Tonto 😂 it's too true

[@FM-hz5sj]

Ah those naive summer children. They're out for adoption quick smart come October right? 🫸🤸‍♂️

[@Marsbased-qc3dy]

When this thing drops, I’m very well going way out into the black. I may never return.

[@cmdrrheeney]

I think Sol might tilt on its axis when we all leave on mass! 😂

[@DrFrankNStein-sf2ww]

@@cmdrrheeney And the Thargoids will celebrate their victory. 😜

[@DrFrankNStein-sf2ww]

@Marsbased-qc3dy Go to "I Sola Prospect" in the Brestla system to equip the ship. With Jameson Memorial gone it would otherwise be a longshot.

[@owlangel7234]

See you in the Black!

[@freudianslip19]

Trip to Colonia is in my future after much engineering 🥳

[@andycrawley1961]

"..being the size of, I dunno, Iceland..." Rofl!

[@kennethpaulson6540]

The Burr Pit, quick off the mark and ready to go before the stream even finishes! Mandalay looks great but wish they'd given more details on PP 2.0.

[@dwsnz]

I think to be fair the deep dive they did months ago revealed most of the mechanics of it. The other answers to questions will be dropped tomorrow in the forum apparently

[@kennethpaulson6540]

@@dwsnz They still had a lot of blank and WIP spots there concerning what each merit ranked offered you. And the powerplay weapons. I know a lot of folks, myself included, are still missing 1 or 2 and I haven't been able to find out how it's going to work with 2.0. I'm hoping the info they drop tomorrow is a bit more detailed then what they had in the video. I know they had to trim it down to keep the stream from running extra long. Hopefully, if I can log on tonight, I'll get the merits needed to get the last PP weapon I actually want. The placeholders of "Something you'd want" and "Something you'd really want" interest me quite a bit...lol

[@Maake986]

As a Fuel Rat everything here looks like a dream. Anaconda, or internally referred to as "Rataconda" has been the go to Long range rescue ship for many of us, but turning around an entire football field when your destination is behind you isn't exactly enjoyable. Looking forward to kitting one of these out for Rescuing stranded CMDRs.

[@Koutsn_]

not to forget the efficiency on a fuel tank of lighter ships like the Krait phantom always offered, allowing you to go further on the same size fuel tanks without having to scoop, having that in a ship that is truly class leading in terms of jump range is a long distance travel dream.

[@Natalya-Barsukova]

@@Maake986 Thank you for your service Rrrat! 07

[@brkbtjunkie]

Doing the lords work

[@scalie]

You do not get enough for credit for being on the news grind this rapidly.

[@StealthBoyElite]

I'm buying this with ARX even if I don't use it to actually explore much. This beauty deserves it.

[@NuclearFalcon146]

I would like to see the Mandalay's aesthetics on a combat ship, perhaps even a combat variant of it. That said its hardpoint layout seems particularly suited to AX using gauss.

[@werdnalleb]

I will definitely be getting this ship early. No doubt about it. Take my money!! Yes please, and thank you.

[@Lambda3141]

All right, this one I'll be getting with ARX... 10 optional internal slots?!? Yes please!

[@onduty6024]

I play almost exclusively in VR, and love the Krait Phantom for long trips in the black. This will sound odd, but all the windows in the Krait starts to make me feel a little exposed after weeks out there (same with ASP X.) This new Mandalay looks perfectly cozy and badass, in addition to actually being badass regarding jump range and efficiency. I am so ready to watch Blade Runner in VR in my Mandalay heading to the top of the Galaxy!

[@thepathnotfound]

Which VR headset do you like for Elite? I should be able to get one in the coming months.

[@onduty6024]

@@thepathnotfound I used the HP Reverb for years which is excellent, though Windows Mixed Reality is a bit troublesome (WMR is discontinued now). I am very excited to hook up my bigscreen beyond that I just got recently (uses Valve base stations)

[@lanceobe6801]

Yep I'm a VR only player, just no comparison.

[@lanceobe6801]

​@@thepathnotfoundquest 3 with steam link works excellent. I have two extra batteries and can play for 6 hr plus rotating them.

[@Stormfat-e4v]

​@@lanceobe6801I use pico neo 3 by steamvr stream

[@brucesmith5108]

:-:Waves bank card:-: Take my money lol I will definitely be getting this new ship. -Edit- I will still be keeping my beloved DBX

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

You can always support Frontier by buying the Mandi ... and then continue to fly DBX.

[@facerko201]

@@brucesmith5108 i think mandalay is a bit ugly compared to DBX, dunno that i ll but this ship...

[@viking_zero]

omg love the way the landing gear fold away that is so cool I will be getting my hands on one

[@cmdrrheeney]

Really looks good doesn't it!

[@viking_zero]

@@cmdrrheeney oh yes that landing gear thou so cool

[@ToriYamazaki]

It will be interesting to see how the Mandy stacks up against an exploration Phantom :)

[@AndyFirebladeMuza]

Will definitely be getting the early access ship. Im almost 7500 hours into Elite Dangerous and that number continues to climb. It is my all time favourite game so why wouldnt I support it. Once the Thargoid war is over I will be heading out to the black in the Mandalay and staying out there for the foreseeable future.

[@JonnyVee1984]

looks like my ASP Explorer will go to the museum now!..

[@Stabby_Dave]

That's true for a lot of us.

[@valorin5762]

I just missed the stream and am very thankful for your lightning coverage of the Mandalay specs! Exactly what I needed! Thanks!

[@JagHiroshi]

Just beautiful. Exploration perfection.

[@keysersozeh3576]

Excellent!! Saving up my next exploration trip for this beauty.

[@MikConstantinou]

Thanks for the quick turn around folks, great vid as always! Based on what I've seen here I think it's a no-brainer to get this ship on early access. It hits everything I'd hoped for and more in an explorer. I was planning on heading out for a grand expedition in October but it looks like that will be delayed at least a month whilst I engineer my shiny new Mandalay first. Can't wait! 07

[@natordathan]

definitely trying it as soon as it releases. It looks beautiful.

[@CelticUchuu]

I'm currently in deep space in statis with my Anaconda. It was outfitted to a decent degree before DW2. Haven't been back to the bubble since DW2. If interiors ever get added, the bow observation lounge/secondary bridge in the Anaconda will be great.

[@Phaevryn]

Oooh you CAN look down from the cockpit!

[@jhjhotel]

The ship looks so amazing, along with the internals and hardpoints. Definitely a great job by FDev, and as always, love your coverage of the game Buur o7 Can't wait for the update!

[@mdsf01]

I was planning a 5000 LY expedition in my Type 8 but after seeing the beauty and efficiency of the Mandalay I think I can wait a month. My ARX are on stand-by :) Elite is moving very boldly into a new era..... visions of ship interiors dance in my head.

[@Astronomy1610]

Definitly yes on all your questions.....love your channel❤

[@EnchanterLlama]

Was worried we'd lost you in the 'Goid attack! Glad to have you with us!

[@potteryjoe]

Saving up my Arx and looking forward to the premium A rated version with special paint scheme and ship kit. Of course, it may be another 6 months before I get back to the bubble to collect it and try it out

[@Igeltod]

I think the DBX already fills that Gap perfectly. Althou im always happy for new Ships. Please add more Frontier!!

[@andreyshpansky5275]

And Mandalay perfectly fill DBX's gap in fuel-scooping.

[@JosephLinares]

As always, thanks to you and CMDR Rheeney for the informative videos. I will be getting this ship for sure.

[@aitoluxd]

Is the Mandalay about to become my new favourite multipurpose ship? YES! Yes it is.

[@crushlemons]

I mainly do exploration in Elite so this will probably be my main ship if i can get the jump range pass my Anaconda.

[@Fablerunner]

Ascendancy? Nooooo... It was SO hard to find a good word for my web series and now it's been taken! 😭😭😭

[@OMentertainment]

Maybe... we can still use it? 😢

[@tacosinmahface9819]

That seals it. Barring some last minute unfortunate new details, I'm getting this one in early access.

[@robharper5683]

Thanks for the great coverage as always!

[@MAXERNEST]

This will be just the craft for me ,as i am doing the Exo exploration ,the cockpit view alone will be worth it :} cant wait

[@FM-hz5sj]

I'm already plotting my ship build...

[@MikConstantinou]

Haha, same!

[@evilsteve8915]

Absolutely hype. I am really looking forward to this so much!

[@darthpirate7]

Was the Mandy designer Italian? Conda for life. RIP Asp X and DBX, the scrap yard is fun, you'll have many to play with...

[@erikgray6264]

One word - YES. This ship will be my go-to explorer! Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[@mikedawe692]

Really good to see solid, regular communication from FDev. The Mandalay is definitely going to be my next purchase.

[@Zoroark93]

I could see the Mandalay replacing the DBX as the popular ship among the Fuel Fats. Especially since some of the components will be transferable from the DBX.

[@elitedangereuse]

Thanks for this great recap! Can't wait to acquire that beauty of the Mandalay ! o7

[@AirsoftKuro]

I use a k.phantom for SaR operations, might change to the mandalay, it looks awesome, a proper ship one must say.

[@Toastar1337]

I am interested into the heat management

[@eeka_droid]

i've flown the anaconda upside down while doing exo. It's not a good experience

[@owlangel7234]

I use my external camera when exploring pmsnets in the Anaconda

[@hedganian]

Nothing about doing exo is a good experience - it's the most tedious thing in a game packed with tedious grinds. How anyone at FDev tested the mechanics for finding biologicals and thought "yeah, this is good fun, it's ready to go" is beyond my capacity to understand.

[@the_rat_run]

@@hedganian I find it quite relaxing, particularly as a means to lose Notoriety 10

[@hedganian]

@@the_rat_run - each to their own, but personally I find it quite frustrating to spend a fair chunk of time searching for some weird alien plant using the Mk1 eyeball. You'd think that in the 3300s there'd be some sort of sensor that could detect them more easily. Hell, I'd spend ARX on a module for my ship and SRV that gave them a longer-range version of the hand-scanner pulse...

[@the_rat_run]

@@hedganian Yeah, all would dumb down even further the need to actually play the game. But, as you said, to each their own.

[@ElvisKremmen]

100% grabbing The Amanda Lay in early access, didn't mind waiting for the 1st two ships but this is a different matter entirely. She's a beauty o7

[@braveheart1985]

Had an Asp Exp for years until the Krait. Got a long range Anaconda too, will be a day one buy.

[@SnapDash]

I love, love, love my Explorfin... It's difficult imagining replacing it, but I might pick up a Mandalay in a few months for in-game credits. SCO does sound soooo nice!

[@68Snaps]

It really seems that AspX, Phantoms and DBXs will stay stowed away. Condas maybe too. I love the downwards facing glass element in the cockpit. It'll make a huge difference for exo biology. I just wonder what "nerf" they will introduce, because, Elite is Elite.

[@cmdrhomborger6214]

Oh, I’ll be getting it on day one, for sure. I’m in the Bubble currently, harvesting as many mats as I can before neutron jumping back to Colonia and the Weatherwax before starting my next expedition. It begins on October 22nd.

[@Malcolm-xn2yz]

Wow! What a ship the Mandalay is! God wants me to have one. And yes, it will be for exploration and will replace my 'Conda. Great specs, and kudos to you Sir!

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

Cannot wait to misuse this in combat.

[@Nekozji]

Strong vibes from Frontier: Elite II's Osprey echoing in the Mandalay :) Excited for a new ship designed for exploration. Will be interesting to put it up against my DBX and Phantom. Not super sure I have a need for triple SRV bays, but it never hurts to have one of those be a repair module instead.

[@ThisBeMayheM]

Burr, you're so consistently ontop of it, always look forward to an upload from you 👍🏻

[@Mitharan23]

My utility ship is a Phantom right now. I use it for jumping, light cargo, or HGE farming. I don't think the Mandalay will replace it due to the significantly lower cargo space. BUT I'll hold out and see what that jump range actually ends up being.

[@Scimiter1948]

It will definitely be going into my hanger.

[@akeyuk]

Love the Mandy, but it won't be replacing the Phantom as a rescue ship because you just sometimes need that size 5 repair limpet. I think that's great because as a dedicated explorer it looks amazing and I get to keep the Conda and Phantom as work ships.

[@AdastraRecordings]

The range of my jumpaconda with better visibility and a turning circle smaller than that of our won moon gets my vote of approval.

[@OmegaPaladin144]

It is very clear that the devs have followed the exploration builds commonly used. I could instantly see how to build it. I think the biggest challenge is to the Krait Phantom, as it will likely have a similar price point & cockpit view. The only reason I am not springing for early access is I have limited free time currently

[@benr2022]

Great content as ever burr pit

[@Terrribletom]

“Iceland” 😆 inspired some new ID ideas

[@wheelerzg76]

I fly 72-ly jump Phantom, for 4 years now. Has everything I need.

[@andrewmiller4753]

I will def get one for exploration, and keep my Conda as my Command Ship for within the Bubble. I will keep the Asp too for sightseeing - as it still will have the best cockpit view.

[@JonathanFitt]

It’s gorgeous! Definite early purchase for me and I’ll probably not use the Krait Phantom again.

[@matthewduffy3598]

Gonna have to try the Mandalay side by side with my current Phantom that serves as my long range jump ship and general purpose runabout.

[@1980StevieJ]

When I ported over from console I was out in the black in my conda on my way to Colonia. I made it to Colonia and haven’t played much at all since but when this ship drops I’ll be there front and center and probably continue on to Sagittarius then back to the bubble

[@CMDR_CWolfxUK]

DAMNIT! Forgot that was on! What did I miss for drops? Ah well. Cheers for another excellent video! I do love that foot window. I am blatantly going to make some mad videos with me using this as a fighter, just for fun. I can definitely see this being good for ground assault missions.

[@Fovulonkiin]

My favourite new detail we got teased now is not only that there is a window pointing down, but that it actually closes with gears deployed/while landed apparently!

[@DerKaetzer]

Last money I payed into this game was for Odyssey, much to my regret. This ship will be the first content to see me reach for my wallet again. Thanks Buur, and thanks FDEV! Finally something that seems to be new AND enjoyable!

[@LucasCarter2]

Ooo I *really* like the look of this ships specs. Didn't even know it was an explorer with native SEO but knowing that I might have to retire my ASP

[@the_rat_run]

The Mandalay will be replacing my DBX for long-distance sightseeing... I could never warm to the AspX and hate the Anaconda with a passion... (But not replacing the Phantom, I love that C7 PP & Distro too much!)

[@renwynoutcast]

You compared it to all other exploration ships except the phantom.

[@jonwilliams6996]

He repeated the information from the livestream is all. Besides, the Phantom is not an Exploration ship, it's a multi role that happens to be good for exploring.

[@Majima_Nowhere]

@@jonwilliams6996 That's the case for all exploration ships, though. They're just gutted multirole ships. Including the Mandalay, if the hardpoints are an indicator... We'll see what the armor and shields look like, but I might build one for combat alongside the explorer.

[@gathaspar2831]

Nice one, I like it. I just hope it will have decent enough shield strength for some light/medium combat.

[@daviddesrosiers1946]

I was going to replicate the Jumpaconda I took on Distant Worlds 2, but those plans have changed.

[@DrFrankNStein-sf2ww]

@The Buur Pit Do you have any informations about Fleet Carriers ? They have doubled the up-keep cost !

[@FrostyStardust]

As soon as I got back to the bubble, I retired my Krait Phantom. I have an engineered 5A ready to slap into it as well as other good parts that gave my Phantom a 54ly jump range. Looking forward to this one day one.

[@StevenHandDH]

Mandalorian playlist on spotify while scooping before a 111lly jump is going to be peak!

[@TheEmmetdocbrown]

Holy moly! What a ship. normaly i'm not into this thing with early access but.... I will make an exception for this pretty little ship. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

[@ruffleif8381]

For sure grabbing a few of these. It might also be a good Tritium scout, with enough hardpoints and good internals.

[@moon9light]

Just pointing out that early on, 200+ likes with about 900 views is a crazy high ratio...speaks well to the Buurs and what they do for us

[@lanceobe6801]

Definitely going to get it when it drops

[@OrderOfOmphalos]

Going to build an AX one, as well as an exploration build.

[@alexzk3]

It should try hard to bypass 80ly jump with hardened shields + SLF. Will see if it can. Super cruise was never a problem, as bio signals take days to scan vs minutes to cruise.

[@kitwood4610]

Man I can't wait for this ship, it will absolutely be replacing my current explorer and takes the number one spot for nicest looking ship.

[@Majima_Nowhere]

God, I've been waiting for a ship like this. Next exploration trip, I'm going to find an undiscovered 100+ body system and get it 100% complete. That'll take a few IRL days, but I really want to put the Mandalay through its paces. Just wish it was flatter, lol. The lower hull looks like a big hanging beer gut.

[@agonyaunt6325]

So, i guess someone is going to organize a Mandalay only exploration trip soon!

[@jarekstorm6331]

Holy… what a ship. What a ship! It’s perfect. This will be my main ship. Wow!

[@leokeatonn]

Guys, when this thing drops, I'm going back out into the black. ...and I don't think I'm ever coming back

[@onduty6024]

The fleet carrier spread in the black now makes this a quiet, fun leisure cruise.

[@martinb2213]

Came back to the bubble just for this

[@psmurphy321]

our squad are grabbing the Mandy on launch, engineering it and heading into the black o7

[@FernandoR-t7z]

thinking about buy the mandalay with real money to send Frontier a mesage.... I love elite exploration and I hope a lot of people do the same

[@bravepart]

Hardpoints are perfect for a rail boat, exciting!

[@Majima_Nowhere]

4x hammers 🥵🥵🥵

[@JanHaakComposer]

Damn, I am so ready for a new Explorer Ship. I am not sure I can resist until it's available in game.

[@mojoxftn1526]

It’s less than a “value meal” at McDonald’s. 🤷🏼‍♂️ lol. Ppl make it sound like they have to fork over $65.

[@ronhall9394]

Oooh yes please... I must admit that my exploring methodology has changed a tad since I purchased a Fleet Carrier - I don't ned the long legs to get out into the far reaches of the Big Black so I'm currently using a Hauler for the actual surveying and exobiology, however that new craft oozes pedigree and it WILL find a hangar on the Hairy Bear as the huge long singleton forays still hold a certain romance.

[@CMDR_Shokwave]

You will most likely find yourself going out aways and flying the FC back to you and then up ahead. Kinda leapfrogging each other out to the middle of nowhere.

[@justin.gipson]

I've been using an engineered Type 10 for long range exploration for a while now and honestly I have no complaints. This ship does peak my interests though. I haven't tried any of the SCO ships out, but maybe no knowing is better than feeling like I'm missing out. The jump range isn't terrible at just under 50ly, but I'm doing a lot of planet surface exploration and the cockpit of the Type 10 is amazing for that. I don't know. Maybe I'll just have to wait and see what's in store as far as expansions to decide whether or not to retire the behemoth and try on something smaller. Thanks for the updates either way.

[@devoutrelic1228]

Man, it's gonna be a sad day indeed to put my Krait Phantom "The Gift of Curiosity" out to pasture, but I might just have to when the Mandalay drops. I've been to Beagle Point twice in my Phantom, to the core more than a dozen times, and all the way around the rim of the galaxy once. Not to mention the countless short trips into the black I've made for exo-bio runs.

[@Neo-vz8nh]

To surprass the Anaconda, it needs a max of hull mass to be 235t. My bet it will be very close to the Anaconda, but not 100% sure it will particarly surprass it.

[@kalzonenu]

Finally they make NEW SHIPS!!! FOR A SPACESHIP GAME AMAZING. A shame its explorer focus and daft but more is regardless better. Lets hope they make a new surprise weapon aswell for the patch 👍

[@honestgoat]

I know I'm dreamin. But man a size 6 FSD in this baby would have changed the game. At this point in the game and with all the changes they're making to open the game up a bit more, having a ship that could jump 80 or 90 ly would have been nice.