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The Pioneer's first submersible. Single-seat, 250m default crush depth, 4 module slots, 1 hardpoint. The Tadpole is a glorified scooter — fast (8 m/s base), nimble in caves, but fragile (100 HP). Upgrade the depth (Mk1 module: +200m → 450m; Mk2 module: +200m → 650m) and the hull (chassis chain: Hull Part 1 → 2 → 3) through the 101–250m tier.

Docks at the Tadpole Dock (built from Habitat Builder). Carries cargo internally — useful for resource hauling once the Tadpole Haul Chassis is installed.

Stats

HP 100
Speed 8
Crush Depth 250 m
Module Slots 4
Hardpoints 1
Crush_depth 250
Hardpoints 1
Hp 100
Module_slots 4
Speed 8
Speed_mps 8

Compatible Modules / Chassis

Cavitation Muffler module
Cavitation Muffler
Echo Location module
Echo Location
Engine Efficiency module
Engine Efficiency
Photovoltaic Charger module
Photovoltaic Charger
Scout Ray Chassis chassis
Scout Ray Chassis
Strike Armor module
Strike Armor
Tadpole Depth Module Mk.1 module
Tadpole Depth Module Mk.1
Tadpole Depth Module Mk.2 module
Tadpole Depth Module Mk.2
Tadpole Haul Chassis (HAUL rig) chassis
Tadpole Haul Chassis (HAUL rig)

Notes

Tips: 1) Camouflage and Electric Discharge are disabled while piloting — biomods you rely on solo don't help in the Tadpole. 2) Watch the depth gauge; crush damage is sudden and unforgiving. 3) Known bug: piloting a Tadpole in co-op can halve guests' FPS within 200m — see /bugs page. 4) Park it docked at a base when not in use; an undocked Tadpole drains battery slowly.