Anaconda MK II Update

Greetings Commanders,

The Anaconda Mk II Update is now live.

Faulcon DeLacy's legend has been reborn with the arrival of the Anaconda Mk II. A modern evolution of one of the galaxy's most iconic vessels. This next-generation ship retains the power, versatility, and commanding presence that made the original a favourite among Commanders, while introducing a all-new design and improved visibility.

Available now via ARX Early Access, alongside a range of fixes and improvements in this update.

Features of Note:

• Added Faulcon DeLacy's Anaconda Mk II:
• Mk II Ablative Armour
• Mk II Mining Volley Repeater
• Mk II Cargo Racks

Added Pre-built Vessel:

• Anaconda Mk.II Standard (19,020 Arx)
• Standard Anaconda Mk.II
• Owners Club Decal.

Anaconda Mk.II Stellar (38,000 Arx)

• Eunectes Ship Kit
• Resurgent Ochre Paintjob
• Owners Club Decal

Anaconda Mk.II Galactic (69,000 Arx)

• All Stellar Content
• Zenith Ship Kit
• 4x Faulcon Paintjob variants
• Ember Green Holo-Kit Pack
• Owners Club Decal

New Operation "Found Adrift" added.

• "An Abandoned megaship carrying a high value asset has reappeared. Navigate the wreck and secure the item before other scavengers do."

Improvements to the cutting tool's tracking.

Rebalance for various ships:

• Mandalay
• Standard jump range increased to ~95Ly

Caspian Explorer

• Standard jump range increased to ~90Ly

Asp Scout

• Added 1x Utility Slot
• Reduced Mass (150→140)
• Increased Max Speed (110→220)
• Increased Max Boost Speed (300→360)
• Increased Forward Acceleration (35→40)
• Increased Reverse Acceleration (20→30)
• Increased Yaw Rate (15→18)
• Reduced Pitch Acceleration (0.15→0.1)
• Reduced Yaw Acceleration (0.25→0.12)

Sidewinder Mk I

• Increased base shield (40->55)
• Adjustments to flight model
• Increased pitch & yaw rates

Eagle Mk II

• Increased base shield (60→80)

Viper Mk IV

• Increased base shield (150→160)
• Adjustments to flight model
• Increased maximum speed (175→180)
• Increased max boost speed (340→360)
• Increased Pitch & Yaw rates

Type- 6 Transporter

• Added 1x Size 6 Internal Slot
• Increased base shield (90→125)

Type-7 Transporter

• Added 1x Size 7 Internal Slot
• Reduced Mass (350→300)
• Increased Heat Capacity (226→232)
• Increased Min & Max Heat Dissipation

Imperial Clipper

• Added 1x Size 7 Internal Slot
• Increased Fuel Tank size (4→5)
• Reduced Mass (400→350)
• Increased Base Shield (180→200)

Federal Dropship

• Added 1x Size 6 Internal Slot
• Reduced Mass (580→500)
• Increased Max speed (100→160)

Added the following ships to various AI spawn buckets:

• Python Mk II
• Type-8 Transporter
• Mandalay
• Cobra Mk V
• Corsair
• Panther Mk II
• Type-11 Prospector
• Caspian Explorer

Issue Tracker Fixes:

• Resolved an issue where engineering Mk II Cargo Racks could result in a rounding error. (Issue ID: 86375)
• Resolved an issue where Conflict Zones could fail to end as expected. (Issue ID: 85560)

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved an issue where on foot wing UI could sometimes fail to display correctly.
• Resolved an issue where the final wave of on foot AI were not spawning correctly during the Reclamation Point Operation.
• Resolved an issue where the New Starter Systems permit was being granted when ranking up in CQC.
• Resolved an issue where Powerplay Modules could not unlock correctly when reaching the required rank.
• Resolved an issue where debug text could display when viewing Mission Giver details if their faction had the Feudal government type and the pending state of Retreat.
• Resolved issues with Squadron Leader boards could not display the "Operations" category.
• Resolved an issue where Planetary Mining resources were not being displayed in the Info Panel when scanning a planet with FSS.
• Resolved an issue where the destination lock for Planetary Ring Hotspots was no longer working.
• Resolved an issue where text could overlap in the on foot mining UI when using the Rhino's mining rigs.
• Resolved a disconnect caused by jettisoning cargo the player whilst collecting minerals from a Rhino mining rig.
• Resolved an issue where vents on the side of dockable Megaships could visibly exhibit LoD transitions.
• Resolved an issue where bloom could be too bright on certain objects.
• Resolved an issue where light could bleed from the hangars on Megaships, resulting in it being visible around the landing pads.
• Adjustments made to spawn cupboards hitcheck to stop AI clipping through the cupboards doors.
• Adjustments made to the lighting for the Rhino bundles in the Store previews.
• Resolved an issue with 'Edmund Mahon' Powerplay decals would drop below the intended level of detail.
• Adjustments made to various Powerplay decals to reduce clashing with various paintjobs.
• Adjustments made to 'Archon Delaine' & 'Jerome Archer' Powerplay decals to improve quality.