ND1 Nomad

The ND1 Nomad is an all-terrain exploration-focused land vehicle utilised by Pathfinders as part of the Andromeda Initiative to scout out potential Golden Worlds for colonisation.

Specifications
The Nomad features twin hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells powering an element zero core, independent suspension for each wheel, and interchangeable four- or six-wheel drive. Like the Mako, it comes equipped with a rear fuel injection booster to propel it forward, and helium-3 microthrusters beneath the vehicle to blast it upward. It comes with the capability to scan planet surfaces for valuable resources and deploy mining drones to harvest those. The maximum achievable speed of the Nomad is 161 km/h.

Customizable components include the following:
 * Thrusters - can hold as much boost fluid as needed for greater maneuverability.
 * Shields - additional power cells can briefly generate a protective field around the Nomad to protect the drive and its occupants when exiting the vehicle.
 * Shield Blast - if the Nomad loses its shield, in a last attempt to preserve shield integrity the shield power cells will discharge causing an area of effect shockwave that will send nearby enemies flying.
 * Radar - highlights enemies in the surrounding area.
 * Life Support - provides more hazard resistance.
 * Paint jobs - customizable depending on environmental circumstances.

Upgrades
†This upgrade has known bug issues that have been fixed in patches so that the mission can be completed. (See the bugs section of Task: Nomad Shield Crafting for details)

Trivia

 * Of the navigable worlds, the only one in which the Nomad is not used is Havarl due to its gravity and small map.
 * While driving, Ryder's squadmates will engage in random and unique conversations, with different squadmates reacting to different discussions. One point of common reference, however, is at some point everyone will complain that only Ryder gets to drive the vehicle.