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{{italic title|string=Explorer}}
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{{Infobox fictional vehicle
{{Infobox fictional vehicle
| name               = LMS ''Explorer''
| name           = LMS ''Explorer''
| other_names        =
| franchise       = [[LEGO Rock Raiders]]
| franchise           = [[LEGO Rock Raiders]]
| image           = LMS Explorer - Adventures! Magazine (Rescan).jpg
| image               = LMS Explorer - Adventures! Magazine (Rescan).jpg
| alt             = A computer-generated image of a long, blocky spaceship with a widened lower hull, a truncated pyramid bridge structure near the rear end, and a number of smaller structures protruding from the front and top. The ship is largely grey, with teal bands on the top and bottom and transparent neon green structures glowing along the sides and on top. The ship is in space surrounded by asteroids; a planet resembling Jupiter's moon Io is visible in the background.
| alt                 =
| caption         = The LMS ''Explorer'' as it appears in the ''[[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|LEGO Rock Raiders]]'' video game
| caption             = The LMS ''Explorer'' as it appears in the ''[[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|LEGO Rock Raiders]]'' video game
| first_major     = [[LEGO Adventures!]]
| first_major         = [[LEGO Adventures!]]<!--or [[Rock Raiders (1999 book)|Rock Raiders]]-->
|first_issue     = issue 7
| first_minor        = "Planet of the Rock Monsters!" (''[[LEGO Adventures!]]'' issue 7)<!-- or |first_issue=; Per [[MOS:MINORWORK]] - minor works include TV episodes, chapters, songs and game missions -->
| first_date     = 28 September 1999
|first_issue          = issue 7
| last_major     = [[Rock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground]]
| first_date         = 28 September 1999
| last_date       =  
| last_major         = [[Rock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground]]
| creator         = [[Data Design Interactive]]
| last_minor          = <!-- or |last_issue= -->
| designer        = [[Søren Dyrhøj]]
| last_date           = October 2000
| affiliation     = [[Rock Raider]]s
| creator             = {{ubl|[[Data Design Interactive]] (concept)|[[Søren Dyrhøj]] (LEGO model)}}
| captain         = [[Chief]]
| based_on            = <!-- if not an original creation, use {{based on|vehicle|author}} -->
| defence         = [[Wikipedia:Force field (fiction)|Energy shield]]
| affiliation         = [[Rock Raider]]s
| propulsion     = [[Wikipedia:Thrusters (spacecraft)|Thrusters]]
| launched            =
| power           = [[Power crystal]]s
| decommissioned      =
| length         = 962.4 studs (7.7 metres)
| captain             = [[Chief]]
| width           = 130 studs (1 metre)
| fighters            =
| height         = 119.5 bricks (1.15 metres)
| aux_vehicle         =
| class              =
| registry            =
| armaments          =
| defense            = <!-- or |defence= -->[[Wikipedia:Force field (fiction)|Energy shield]]
| max_speed          =
| propulsion         = [[Wikipedia:Thrusters (spacecraft)|Thrusters]]
| chassis            =
| power               = [[Power crystal]]s
| mass                =
| length             = 962.4 studs (7.7 metres)
| width               = 130 studs (1 metre)
| height             = 119.5 bricks (1.15 metres)
| population_volume  =
}}
}}


The '''LMS ''Explorer''''' (alternatively written as '''L.M.S. ''Explorer''''') is a fictional [[Wikipedia:Starship|starship]] in the [[LEGO Rock Raiders]] theme. The ship was designed by artists at [[Data Design Interactive]] and model builders at [[LEGO Futura]] for the [[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']] tie-in video game. It appears in the game's [[Wikipedia:Full-motion video|full-motion video]] sequences and is mentioned frequently during gameplay. Alternate designs for the ship are featured in Rock Raiders books.
The '''LMS ''Explorer''''' (alternatively written as '''L.M.S. ''Explorer''''') is a fictional [[Wikipedia:Starship|starship]] in the [[LEGO Rock Raiders]] theme.
 
The ''Explorer'' is a large mining ship used by the titular Rock Raiders while they explore the galaxy. In the theme's story, the ship is damaged by asteroids and knocked off-course or into a [[wikipedia:wormhole|wormhole]], depending on the story. Without enough power to get home, the Rock Raiders are forced to mine a nearby planet for [[power crystal]]s to refuel the ''Explorer''. No parts of the ship were ever released in a set, although unofficial digital recreations of it have been made.


== Origin and design ==
== Origin and design ==
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
=== Concept art ===
Concept art of the LMS ''Explorer'' created by artists at Data Design Interactive during early 1998.
<gallery caption="Bridge by Dave Garbett (15 April 1998)">
NEW BRIDGE PIC1.jpg
NEW BRIDGE PIC2.jpg
NEW BRIDGE PIC3.jpg
NEW BRIDGE PIC4.jpg
</gallery>
<gallery caption="Explorer Ship Design by Ian Deary (11 May 1998)">
Explorer Shape Example - perspective view.JPG | Shape example (perspective view)
Explorer Shape Example - front view.JPG | Shape example (front view)
Explorer Shape Example - side view.JPG | Shape example (side view)
Explorer Bow Detail Example - front view 1.JPG | Bow detail example (front view)
Explorer Bow Detail Example - front view 2.JPG | Bow detail example (front view)
Explorer Bow Detail Example - side view.JPG | Bow detail example (side view)
</gallery>
=== Physical model ===
=== Physical model ===
Photographs of the physical sections of the LMS ''Explorer'' built by [[Søren Dyrhøj]] and photographed by [[Troels Halken]]. This gallery is divided into four parts for each of the four sections known, labelled with the dates the photographs were taken.
Photographs of the physical sections of the LMS ''Explorer'' built by [[Søren Dyrhøj]] and photographed by [[Troels Halken]]. This gallery is divided into four parts for each of the four sections known, labelled with the dates the photographs were taken.

Latest revision as of 08:02, 14 September 2025

LMS Explorer
LEGO Rock Raiders vehicle
A computer-generated image of a long, blocky spaceship with a widened lower hull, a truncated pyramid bridge structure near the rear end, and a number of smaller structures protruding from the front and top. The ship is largely grey, with teal bands on the top and bottom and transparent neon green structures glowing along the sides and on top. The ship is in space surrounded by asteroids; a planet resembling Jupiter's moon Io is visible in the background.
The LMS Explorer as it appears in the LEGO Rock Raiders video game
First appearance
Last appearanceRock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground
Created byData Design Interactive
Designed bySøren Dyrhøj
Information
AffiliationRock Raiders
CaptainChief
General characteristics
DefencesEnergy shield
PropulsionThrusters
PowerPower crystals
Length962.4 studs (7.7 metres)
Width130 studs (1 metre)
Height119.5 bricks (1.15 metres)

The LMS Explorer (alternatively written as L.M.S. Explorer) is a fictional starship in the LEGO Rock Raiders theme.

Origin and design

How it's made

Depiction

Describe its appearances in the games, books, and comics

Fan-made recreations

Concept art

Concept art of the LMS Explorer created by artists at Data Design Interactive during early 1998.

  • Bridge by Dave Garbett (15 April 1998)
  • Explorer Ship Design by Ian Deary (11 May 1998)
  • Shape example (perspective view)
    Shape example (perspective view)
  • Shape example (front view)
    Shape example (front view)
  • Shape example (side view)
    Shape example (side view)
  • Bow detail example (front view)
    Bow detail example (front view)
  • Bow detail example (front view)
    Bow detail example (front view)
  • Bow detail example (side view)
    Bow detail example (side view)

Physical model

Photographs of the physical sections of the LMS Explorer built by Søren Dyrhøj and photographed by Troels Halken. This gallery is divided into four parts for each of the four sections known, labelled with the dates the photographs were taken.

  • Bridge (13 May 1998)
  • Middle slice (13 May 1998)
  • Front slice (15 May 1998)
  • Bridge door (18 May 1998)

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