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Anvil Aerospace

Terrapin

Pathfinder

FLIGHT READY IN MATRIX

Designed by Anvil Aerospace for pathfinder. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.

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Terrapin
Official reference image, shown in its original proportions. Image provenance
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Matrix size

Small

Length × beam × height

20 m × 16.5 m × 7.5 m

At a glance

Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.

Crew and living

Advertised crew
1
Sleeping berths
1Reported / design reference
Supporting details and sources

Advertised crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Sleeping berths

1

The 2016 Q&A identifies a pilot bed. Reference count only, not independently tested in the current build.

Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay

Pilot control

Pilot weapons
2 × CF-227 Badger Repeater (size 2)
Supporting details and sources

Pilot weapons

2 × CF-227 Badger Repeater (size 2)

Pilot/fixed weapon grouping in versioned extracted configuration; sizes only joined by exact fitted-item name to official matrix, otherwise unresolved.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Cargo and carried craft

Cargo (SCU)
0 SCU
Supporting details and sources

Cargo (SCU)

0 SCU

Latest build extracted cargo capacity in SCU, not door clearance or a guarantee that a single crate of this volume fits. Earlier matrix reference: 0 SCU.

Latest known value · Current published reference

More specifications and source notes
Total bed objects (not berth capacity)
1
Bed objects without medical tier
1
Snub / docking compatibility
No docking rings in the 2016 reference; land and use the boarding ramp.Reported / design reference
Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)
2
Advertised minimum crew
1
Operating station / seat count
2
Interior rooms / arrangement
Central scanning station connects to the upper and lower utili…Reported / design reference
Entrances / exits
Side boarding rampReported / design reference
Fuel / quantum information
Hydrogen capacity (source-native units); Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units); Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units); +1 more
Defenses / countermeasures
Extracted shield HP: 20000
Release / availability status
flight-ready
Length (m)
20 m
Beam (m)
16.5 m
Height (m)
7.5 m
Listed mass (kg)
149,850 kg
Listed SCM speed (m/s)
200 m/s
Listed maximum speed (m/s)
1,150 m/s
Listed pitch (degrees/s)
35 degrees/s
Listed yaw (degrees/s)
35 degrees/s
Listed roll (degrees/s)
120 degrees/s
Specification details and sources

Total bed objects (not berth capacity)

1

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Bed objects without medical tier

1

Raw bed objects without a functional medical tier, NOT sleeping capacity: includes bunk objects and may include medical-looking objects without medical function.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Snub / docking compatibility

No docking rings in the 2016 reference; land and use the boarding ramp.

Dated design reference, not a current fit or access test.

Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay

Build-listed crew maximum (source definition)

2

Build extractor source-listed crew field. Its counting semantics differ from advertised crew and may include payload/station configuration. Not a physical capacity or recommended crew.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Advertised minimum crew

1

Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Operating station / seat count

2

Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Interior rooms / arrangement

Central scanning station connects to the upper and lower utility mounts

The 2016 Q&A says this station is not removable to create a modular cargo room. This applies to the original scout, not the medical variant.

Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay

Entrances / exits

Side boarding ramp

The 2016 reference uses the side exit for both crew, with no pilot ejection seat or escape pod. Current layout not independently tested.

Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay

Fuel / quantum information

Hydrogen capacity (source-native units): 8; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 18; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 1.6; Extracted quantum range (m): 175554092605

Versioned fitted drive/configuration; calculated range is not a measured route or safety reserve. Unlabelled capacity units are not reinterpreted as litres.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Defenses / countermeasures

Extracted shield HP: 20000

Configured shield total is not a damage immunity or a duration under fire.

Latest known value · Current published reference

Release / availability status

flight-ready

Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Length (m)

20 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Beam (m)

16.5 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Height (m)

7.5 m

Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed mass (kg)

149,850 kg

Official matrix kg, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed SCM speed (m/s)

200 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed maximum speed (m/s)

1,150 m/s

Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed pitch (degrees/s)

35 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed yaw (degrees/s)

35 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Listed roll (degrees/s)

120 degrees/s

Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.

Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot

Not yet documented

Unknown does not mean absent.

  • Medical beds: Unknown
  • Treatment tier: Unknown
  • Regeneration range: Unknown
  • Treatment / imprint / MedGel requirements: Unknown
  • Ore capacity (SCU): Unknown
  • Largest verified vehicle fit: Unknown
  • Vehicle space: Unknown
  • Documented fit examples: Unknown
  • Hangar / carried-craft capacity: Unknown
  • Included craft: Unknown
  • Pledge package contents: Unknown
  • Crew weapons: Unknown
  • Missiles and torpedoes: Unknown
  • Point defense: Unknown
  • Solo use: Unknown
  • Build-listed crew minimum (source definition): Unknown
  • Passenger / jump seats: Unknown
  • Captain’s quarters: Unknown
  • Living facilities: Unknown
  • Refuel other craft: Unknown
  • Repair other craft: Unknown
  • Restock / rearm other craft: Unknown
  • Special equipment / features: Unknown
  • Cargo arrangement / crate limits: Unknown
Weapon mounts, fitted items and control stations (2 rows)

Direct mounts and pilot-slaved remote turrets are different assignments. See Pilot-controlled armament for documented slaving and crew override. Mount size alone does not establish installed gun size.

Terrapin: weapon reference
Mount / groupSize / mountsFitted items per mountControl evidence
Remote Turret weaponsSize 3 · 1 mounts · quantity 1No child loadout suppliedRemote turret · Source group label
Anvil Terrapin Nose Mount weaponsSize 2 · 1 mounts · quantity 1
  • CF-227 Badger Repeater · size 2 · 2 per mount
Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment
Full equipment and technical reference

Open to load this ship only.

Current equipped turrets (2 stations)

4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. A bridge-controllable flag alone does not identify the pilot as operator. Documented pilot slaving is described separately above.

  • Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher: Operator not established
    • Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher: Operator not established

      Reviewed ship fact contributions

      Current independent corrections are reflected in the facts above and in catalog search, filters and comparison. Imported reference data and immutable review history stay intact. Material corrections earn current hull credit once per contributor and independent reviewer, not per revision. Existing private ship wishlists can receive one in-app notice; no email is sent.

      Plan a useful session
      YOUR FIRST USEFUL SESSION

      Give the expedition a return route

      Reach one destination, record something useful and bring the crew home.

      SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources.

      1. STEP 1

        Choose one reachable destination

        Use the map to identify the destination, route and nearby services.

        Ready when: There is a practical route out and back.

        Why it matters

        Check the fitted travel capability rather than assuming it from Pathfinder or Expedition branding.

        Open the practical guide
      2. STEP 2

        Make a useful location record

        Note the approach, hazards, landing area and way back to the ship.

        Ready when: You can retrace the route without guessing.

        Why it matters

        Screenshots and notes can help a friend repeat the visit. Do not present a scenic trip as proof of a completed data-selling profession.

        Open the practical guide
      3. STEP 3

        Decide on a system crossing separately

        Check the installed jump capability and far-side services before adding a jump point.

        Ready when: The next leg is supported by the actual fit and supplies.

        Why it matters

        A quantum drive and a jump module serve different parts of travel. A listed role alone confirms neither.

        Open the practical guide

      Where to get this ship

      Selected community reports, checked 2026-10-20. Confirm the current price and availability at the terminal before spending aUEC.

      No dated offer included for this hull yet. This does not mean it is unavailable.

      Rental rules, resets and source limits

      Rentals are temporary access, not ownership. The PU rental timer continues while logged out, and rented component loadouts cannot be customized. Daily rates above do not establish discounts for longer rentals. RSI rental rules (updated 2026-04-28).

      In-game purchases are distinct from pledges and may be affected by Alpha resets. RSI in-game purchase guidance.

      Pledge availability and real-money prices have not been checked in this snapshot. Official ship information. An in-game offer does not establish pledge availability or that a game package is included.

      PEOPLE AND PREPARATION

      What changes when a friend joins?

      When you are alone

      Keep the first expedition short enough to navigate, land and recover without relying on another operator.

      1 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.

      Record my Terrapin setup and results

      Travel and recovery

      Check installed travel equipment and reachable services. The role and external dimensions do not establish range or jump capability.

      Plan how you return
      CHECK THIS HULL

      The details that change a Terrapin session.

      Expand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.

      A fitted component still needs powerOfficial reference · A loadout leaves a system greyed out

      Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.

      What helps

      Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.

      CIG Engineering Gameplay Guide

      Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.

      Access and equipment need a separate checkPlanning check · Buying, renting or fitting this variant

      The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.

      What helps

      Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.

      Official matrix snapshot and model reference

      Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.

      LEARN THE RELEVANT WORK

      Practical guides for this role.

      Reference equipment and specification provenance

      The official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2026-05-27 20:02:18. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.

      CategoryReference itemListed sizeMountsQuantity
      radarChernykh211
      fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified21
      quantum drivesEos111
      jump modulesExplorer111
      quantum fuel tanksInternal TankUnspecified11
      power plantsDayBreak211
      coolersPolar121
      shield generators5MA 'Chimalli'221
      life supportComfortAir111
      weaponsRemote Turret311
      weaponsAnvil Terrapin Nose Mount211
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