Explorer · Survey Frigate

Pathfinder Explorer

A light explorer that opens the recon branch with sharp sensors and safer survey positioning.

Tier 1
Recon
Generalist

Base statistics

Declared base hull statistics
Statistic	Base value
Hull	460
Shield	280
Armor	160
Damage	4
Accuracy	60%
Cargo	8
Scanner strength	1.5
Mining yield	0.4
Speed	1.2

Fitting slots

Live fitting slot profile
Slot band	Allowed type / count	Declared mount names
High	Universal	Pathfinder Explorer Universal Mount 1
Mid	3	Pathfinder Explorer Defense Slot 1, Pathfinder Explorer Defense Slot 2, Pathfinder Explorer Defense Slot 3
Low	2	Pathfinder Explorer Utility Slot 1, Pathfinder Explorer Utility Slot 2

Bonuses and restrictions

Declared hull bonuses
Bonus	Value
Scan Speed	4%

Capabilities: Scanning
Crew requirement: 5

Ship Tech Tree

Canonical Ship Tech Tree position
Lane	Predecessor	Current hull	Successor
EXPLORATION / SCIENCE	Rookie Frigate	Pathfinder Explorer	Scout Cruiser
EXPLORATION / STEALTH	Rookie Frigate	Pathfinder Explorer	Scout Cruiser

Construction

Shipyard construction requirements
Requirement	Declared value
Shipyard duration	5m
Credits	500
Items	Iron Ore ×50, Titanium Ore ×5
Consumed hulls	Rookie Frigate ×1
Unlock gates	Shipyard level 1

Blueprint and fragment acquisition

Declared hull blueprint paths
Path	Item	Declared use
Complete blueprint	Ship Blueprint: Pathfinder Explorer	Activate to unlock Shipyard production.
Blueprint fragments	Blueprint Fragment: Pathfinder Explorer	Synthesize the complete blueprint through the Blueprint Vault.

Compatible modules

Modules compatible by typed role and slot
Module	Slot	Role	Tier
Signal Decryption Array	Mid	Exploration	1
Cloaking Field T3	Low	Exploration	3
Scanner Array T2	Mid	Exploration	2
Scanner Array T3	Mid	Exploration	3
Probe Launcher T3	High	Exploration	3
Wormhole Compass T4	Mid	Exploration	4
Xeno Archive Reader T2	Low	Exploration	2
Probe Launcher T4	High	Exploration	4
Oracle Scanner	Low	Exploration	5