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	\|deck=A Grade 5 Thruster specialist based in Arque, reached through Marco Qwent after travelling at least 5,000 light-years from your career start location.
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	== How to Unlock Professor Palin ==		== How to Unlock Professor Palin ==

	~~To gain access to Professor Palin's Engineering workshop~~:		Unlock requirements summary:
			* Reach '''Grade 3 access and at least one-third progress toward Grade 4''' with [[Marco Qwent]].
	# Reach '''Grade 3 access and at least one-third progress toward Grade 4''' with [[Marco Qwent]].		* Reach a maximum distance of at least '''5,000 Ly from your career start location'''.
	~~# Receive Marco's referral to Professor Palin.~~		* Obtain '''25 [[Sensor Fragments]]'''.
	# Reach a maximum distance of at least '''5,000 Ly from your career start location'''.		* Provide the 25 Sensor Fragments to Professor Palin.
	# Obtain '''25 [[Sensor Fragments]]'''.		{{Important\|'''Sensor Fragments are Manufactured Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.}}
	~~# Travel to '''Abel Laboratory''' in [[Arque]].~~
	# Provide the 25 Sensor Fragments to Professor Palin.
	~~# Enter the Engineer workshop and begin [[Engineer Reputation\|increasing your reputation with Palin]].~~

	{{Important\|'''Sensor Fragments are Manufactured Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.~~<ref name="inara-sensor-fragment">[https://inara.cz/elite/component/113/ Sensor Fragment — Component], Inara.</ref>~~}}

	~~=== Obtaining Sensor Fragments ===~~

	~~Sensor Fragments are Thargoid-related Manufactured materials. Current material data lists them as obtainable from sources including:~~

	* destroyed Thargoid Sensors;
	* Non-Human Signal Sources; and
	* Thargoid surface sites.<ref name="inara-sensor-fragment" />

	~~See [[Sensor Fragments]] for current collection methods and recommended locations.~~

	{{Field note\|[[Chloe Sedesi]] has the same 25-Sensor-Fragment unlock requirement. If you intend to unlock both Engineers, plan your collection accordingly.}}		{{Field note\|[[Chloe Sedesi]] has the same 25-Sensor-Fragment unlock requirement. If you intend to unlock both Engineers, plan your collection accordingly.}}

	~~{{Field note\|Current Engineer data notes that station services may not become available immediately after Palin is unlocked. If~~ the ~~workshop or other expected services do not appear after completing the unlock~~, ~~logging out and back in may make them available~~.~~<ref name="inara-palin" />}}~~		For the complete step-by-step process, see [[Unlocking Professor Palin]].

	== Increasing Engineer Reputation ==		== Increasing Engineer Reputation ==

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	{{Engineer infobox		{{Engineer infobox}}
	~~\|name = Professor Palin~~
	~~\|image = Professorpalin.png~~
	~~\|engineer_type = Ship Engineer~~
	~~\|system = [[Arque]]~~
	~~\|facility = Abel Laboratory~~
	~~\|specialties = Thrusters, Frame Shift Drive~~
	~~\|prerequisite_engineer = [[Marco Qwent]]~~
	~~\|discovery_requirement = Referral from Marco Qwent~~
	~~\|invitation_requirement = Reach a maximum distance of at least 5,000 Ly from your career start location~~
	~~\|unlock_requirement = Deliver 25 [[Sensor Fragments]]~~
	}}

	'''Professor Ishmael Palin''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Abel Laboratory''' in the [[Arque]] system. He is reached through [[Marco Qwent]] and is best known for providing '''Grade 5 Thruster Engineering'''. He also provides Frame Shift Drive Engineering through Grade 3.<ref name="inara-palin">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/3/ Professor Palin — Engineer], Inara.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>		'''Professor Ishmael Palin''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Abel Laboratory''' in the [[Arque]] system. He is reached through [[Marco Qwent]] and is best known for providing '''Grade 5 Thruster Engineering'''. He also provides Frame Shift Drive Engineering through Grade 3.<ref name="inara-palin">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/3/ Professor Palin — Engineer], Inara.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>

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	'''Professor Ishmael Palin''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Abel Laboratory''' in the [[Arque]] system. He is reached through [[Marco Qwent]] and is best known for providing '''Grade 5 Thruster Engineering'''. He also provides Frame Shift Drive Engineering through Grade 3.<ref name="inara-palin">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/3/ Professor Palin — Engineer], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		'''Professor Ishmael Palin''' is a ship Engineer based at '''Abel Laboratory''' in the [[Arque]] system. He is reached through [[Marco Qwent]] and is best known for providing '''Grade 5 Thruster Engineering'''. He also provides Frame Shift Drive Engineering through Grade 3.<ref name="inara-palin">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineer/3/ Professor Palin — Engineer], Inara.</ref><ref name="newp-engineers">[https://newp.io/engrhighlight Engineer Highlight], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>

	Palin is one of the primary Engineers for commanders seeking maximum-grade Thruster modifications, including Grade 5 Clean, Dirty, and Reinforced drives.<ref name="inara-palin" />		Palin is one of the primary Engineers for commanders seeking maximum-grade Thruster modifications, including Grade 5 Clean, Dirty, and Reinforced drives.<ref name="inara-palin" />
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	# Select '''Stats'''.		# Select '''Stats'''.
	# Open the '''Exploration''' statistics.		# Open the '''Exploration''' statistics.
	# Find '''Max Distance From Start'''.<ref name="frontier-palin-distance">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/professor-palin-cant-find-distance-traveled.543935/ Professor Palin — Can't Find Distance Traveled], Frontier Forums~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		# Find '''Max Distance From Start'''.<ref name="frontier-palin-distance">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/professor-palin-cant-find-distance-traveled.543935/ Professor Palin — Can't Find Distance Traveled], Frontier Forums.</ref>

	The value shown under '''Max Distance From Start''' is the relevant statistic for this requirement. Do not confuse it with statistics showing your total hyperspace distance travelled.<ref name="frontier-palin-distance" />		The value shown under '''Max Distance From Start''' is the relevant statistic for this requirement. Do not confuse it with statistics showing your total hyperspace distance travelled.<ref name="frontier-palin-distance" />
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	# Enter the Engineer workshop and begin [[Engineer Reputation\|increasing your reputation with Palin]].		# Enter the Engineer workshop and begin [[Engineer Reputation\|increasing your reputation with Palin]].

	{{Important\|'''Sensor Fragments are Manufactured Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.<ref name="inara-sensor-fragment">[https://inara.cz/elite/component/113/ Sensor Fragment — Component], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>}}		{{Important\|'''Sensor Fragments are Manufactured Engineering materials.''' They are not commodities and do not occupy normal cargo space.<ref name="inara-sensor-fragment">[https://inara.cz/elite/component/113/ Sensor Fragment — Component], Inara.</ref>}}

	=== Obtaining Sensor Fragments ===		=== Obtaining Sensor Fragments ===
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	Professor Palin does '''not''' currently lead to another Engineer in the ship Engineer referral network.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Professor Palin does '''not''' currently lead to another Engineer in the ship Engineer referral network.<ref name="inara-engineers">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara.</ref>

	{{Field note\|[[Chloe Sedesi]] is not unlocked through Professor Palin. Both Palin and Chloe are separate referrals from [[Marco Qwent]], and both have their own unlock requirements.}}		{{Field note\|[[Chloe Sedesi]] is not unlocked through Professor Palin. Both Palin and Chloe are separate referrals from [[Marco Qwent]], and both have their own unlock requirements.}}
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	=== Thrusters ===		=== Thrusters ===

	Available Thruster Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-thrusters">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/4/ Thrusters — Dirty], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Available Thruster Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-thrusters">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/4/ Thrusters — Dirty], Inara.</ref>

	* [[Double Braced]]		* [[Double Braced]]
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	=== Frame Shift Drive ===		=== Frame Shift Drive ===

	Available Frame Shift Drive Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-fsd">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/2/ Frame Shift Drive — Increased Range], Inara~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Available Frame Shift Drive Experimental Effects include:<ref name="inara-fsd">[https://inara.cz/elite/blueprint/2/ Frame Shift Drive — Increased Range], Inara.</ref>

	* [[Deep Charge]]		* [[Deep Charge]]
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	{{Tip\|'''EDFM recommendation:''' [[Dirty Thrusters]] is a strong default blueprint to pin at Professor Palin.		{{Tip\|'''EDFM recommendation:''' [[Dirty Thrusters]] is a strong default blueprint to pin at Professor Palin.

	Palin provides Dirty Engineering through Grade 5, and it is widely useful across combat and general-purpose ship builds. New Pilots Initiative's current suggested pinning plan likewise assigns '''Dirty Drive''' to Professor Palin.<ref name="newp-engineering">[https://newp.io/engineeringguide Engineering Guide], New Pilots Initiative~~, accessed 2026-08-14~~.</ref>		Palin provides Dirty Engineering through Grade 5, and it is widely useful across combat and general-purpose ship builds. New Pilots Initiative's current suggested pinning plan likewise assigns '''Dirty Drive''' to Professor Palin.<ref name="newp-engineering">[https://newp.io/engineeringguide Engineering Guide], New Pilots Initiative.</ref>

	If you also unlock [[Chloe Sedesi]], she can be used to pin another Grade 5 Thruster blueprint, such as Clean.}}		If you also unlock [[Chloe Sedesi]], she can be used to pin another Grade 5 Thruster blueprint, such as Clean.}}

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	This is a distance-from-start requirement, not a cumulative travel requirement. Flying a total of 5,000 Ly through many shorter trips does not satisfy it unless your recorded maximum distance from your career start location reaches at least 5,000 Ly.		This is a distance-from-start requirement, not a cumulative travel requirement. Flying a total of 5,000 Ly through many shorter trips does not satisfy it unless your recorded maximum distance from your career start location reaches at least 5,000 Ly.

			=== Checking your distance from your starting location ===

			You can check your progress directly in-game:

			# Open the '''right-hand cockpit panel'''.
			# Select '''Codex'''.
			# Open the '''Commander''' section.
			# Select '''Stats'''.
			# Open the '''Exploration''' statistics.
			# Find '''Max Distance From Start'''.<ref name="frontier-palin-distance">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/professor-palin-cant-find-distance-traveled.543935/ Professor Palin — Can't Find Distance Traveled], Frontier Forums, accessed 2026-08-14.</ref>

			The value shown under '''Max Distance From Start''' is the relevant statistic for this requirement. Do not confuse it with statistics showing your total hyperspace distance travelled.<ref name="frontier-palin-distance" />

			{{Important\|You need the Max Distance From Start value to reach at least 5,000 Ly. You do not need to travel 5,000 Ly outward and then another 5,000 Ly back before the requirement counts. Once your maximum-distance statistic has reached 5,000 Ly, the distance requirement has been satisfied.}}

	You only need to reach the required distance; you do not need to remain there after the condition has been recorded.		You only need to reach the required distance; you do not need to remain there after the condition has been recorded.

	{{Tip\|A trip made specifically for Palin can also generate substantial exploration data. Once Palin is unlocked, exploration data can be sold at Abel Laboratory to help increase your reputation with him.}}		{{Tip\|A trip made specifically for Palin can also generate substantial exploration data. Once Palin is unlocked, exploration data can be sold at Abel Laboratory to help increase your [[Engineer Reputation\|reputation with him]].}}

	== How to Unlock Professor Palin ==		== How to Unlock Professor Palin ==

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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
	\|name = Professor Palin		\|name = Professor Palin
			\|image = Professorpalin.png
	\|label1 = Engineer type \|row1 = Ship (core internal)		\|label1 = Engineer type \|row1 = Ship (core internal)
	\|label2 = System \|row2 = Arque		\|label2 = System \|row2 = Arque

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{{Article header|eyebrow=EDFM // Engineer|deck=Thruster specialist based in the Arque system, reached after Marco Qwent.}}
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{{Infobox
|name = Professor Palin
|label1 = Engineer type |row1 = Ship (core internal)
|label2 = System |row2 = Arque
|label3 = Facility |row3 = Abel Laboratory
|label4 = Specialties |row4 = Thrusters
|label5 = Prerequisite Engineer |row5 = [[Marco Qwent]]
|label6 = Discovery requirement |row6 = Referral from Marco Qwent
|label7 = Invitation requirement |row7 = Travel 5,000 Ly from your starting location before the referral triggers
|label8 = Unlock requirement |row8 = Deliver 25 units of Sensor Fragments
}}

Professor Palin specialises in thrusters modifications. They're reached through [[Marco Qwent]].<ref name="inara-list" />

== Location ==
* '''System:''' Arque
* '''Facility:''' Abel Laboratory

== How to Discover This Engineer ==
Referral from Marco Qwent.<ref name="wanderer-chain">[https://wanderer-toolbox.com/guides/engineering-unlock/ Engineering Unlock Guide], Wanderer's Toolbox, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref><ref name="inara-list">[https://inara.cz/elite/engineers/ Engineers], Inara, accessed 2026-08-07.</ref>

== How to Receive an Invitation ==
Travel 5,000 Ly from your starting location before the referral triggers.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

== How to Unlock This Engineer ==
# Have [[Marco Qwent]] unlocked and build reputation with them to trigger the referral.
# Meet the invitation requirement: travel 5,000 Ly from your starting location before the referral triggers.
# Travel to Abel Laboratory in Arque.
# Deliver **25 units of Sensor Fragments** — the same requirement reported for [[Chloe Sedesi]].
# Confirm access at the Engineer's terminal.

== Engineer Unlock Chain ==
{{Unlock chain|Marco Qwent|Professor Palin}}

Professor Palin is reached through [[Marco Qwent]]. No further Engineer has been confirmed as reachable specifically through Professor Palin in the sources checked this pass.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

== Available Engineering ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Module !! Notes !! Maximum grade
|-
| Thrusters || Speed and other variants || To be confirmed
|}
Full blueprint names and maximum grades were not confirmed to the same depth as the core chain pages for this pass — see [[Elite Dangerous Field Manual:Engineering Architecture]] for the site's policy on not inventing unconfirmed specifics.<ref name="wanderer-chain" />

== Experimental Effects ==
To be added — not confirmed in the sources checked for this pass.

== Increasing Engineer Reputation ==
Reputation increases through crafting modifications at their workshop, in line with the general mechanic covered on the main [[Engineering]] page.

== Blueprint Pinning ==
'''Fact:''' Professor Palin's confirmed specialties are Thrusters, per [[#Available Engineering|Available Engineering]] above.

'''EDFM recommendation:''' Not yet made. A pinning recommendation needs the maximum-grade and full blueprint data above filled in first — see [[Elite Dangerous Field Manual:Engineering Architecture]] for why EDFM treats pinning guidance as editorial judgement, not a database fact.

== Related Engineers ==
{{Related articles|label=Related Engineers|[[Marco Qwent]]}}

== Related Guides ==
{{Related articles|[[Engineering]] [[Engineer Unlock Guide]]}}

== Sources ==
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