The video reviews the Conflict Zone Mamba, a pre-built version of the Mamba ship available for purchase via Arx on the Frontier Store in Elite Dangerous. This ready-to-go combat ship comes equipped with specialized weapons, modules, and some engineering, allowing players to jump straight into combat gameplay without extensive grinding. The ship features high-capacity fragmentation cannons with corrosive shells and incendiary rounds, making it effectively a powerful close-range “shotgun” with impressive firepower. Its core internals include military-grade composite armor, a 6A power plant with overcharge engineering, 5A thrusters with drag drive tuning, and a 4A frame shift drive, all optimized for combat performance.
The Mamba is known for its sleek, aggressive design, built by Zorgon Peterson, the same manufacturer behind the popular Fer-de-Lance. Its sharp angles, long fuselage, and central cockpit give it a distinctive, spear-like appearance that appeals to pilots who value aesthetics and speed. The Conflict Zone Mamba reviewed comes with a steampunk ship kit, featuring unique visual enhancements like large blower exhaust pipes and tail fins, adding to its appeal. The paint job further accentuates its reflective and chrome-like surfaces, making it one of the best-looking ships in the game.
In terms of stats, the standard Mamba is a medium ship with a base speed of 360 m/s, a boost speed of 387 m/s, and a jump range of around 9-10 lightyears stock. Its shields and armor are relatively weak, making it a fragile but fast combat vessel. The Conflict Zone version sacrifices some jump range for enhanced combat readiness, with a jump range of about 12.9-13 lightyears, military-grade hull reinforcement, and engineered components for better survivability in combat zones. This version is specifically tuned for close-quarters combat with its ammo-hungry, high-damage fragment cannons.
During combat tests, the Conflict Zone Mamba demonstrated its ability to quickly strip shields and hull from larger ships like the Anaconda, showcasing its potent burst damage. However, its fragility is a downside, as the ship can take damage quickly if not piloted skillfully. The reviewer notes that while it’s not the most robust ship, its nimbleness and firepower make it a formidable fighter in the hands of experienced players. The ship’s visual effects, such as animated exhaust streams, add to the immersive and stylish combat experience.
In conclusion, the standard Mamba is best suited for experienced commanders who want full control over their ship’s build and don’t mind the engineering grind. In contrast, the Conflict Zone Mamba offers new or mid-tier players instant combat capability without the need for extensive engineering, acting like a factory-tuned race car—fast and fun out of the box but with some limitations. The reviewer appreciates the ship’s aesthetics and the steampunk kit, recommending it as a strong jump-start for those looking to engage in combat zones immediately. Overall, the Mamba is a polarizing but visually striking combat ship that excels in certain areas while presenting challenges in others.
