A community test in Elite Dangerous has revealed that the Mercenary Coin Detailed Surface Scanner's "long range" upgrade does not increase scan distance. A player carefully compared the upgraded scanner against the standard model by measuring scan ranges on planetary surfaces and found them identical. Despite costing 515 mercenary coins, the modification offers no tangible benefit in scan radius or maximum distance. This discovery has sparked debate among commanders about the upgrade's value and transparency, potentially affecting future purchasing choices in the game.
- Upgrade costs 515 mercenary coins
- No difference in maximum scan range or radius