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Generation Ship

2017-04-26T09:32:36Z

108.171.129.189: /* Known settlements from Generation Ships */ Spelling corrections

[[File:Megaship_The_Zurara.png|thumb|200px|The Zurara in Syreadiae JX-F c0]]

'''Generation Ships''' are large, self-sustaining environment ships which allow for very slow interstellar travel at sub-light speed.

The first Generation Ship left the Earth in 2097 and they were sent for several decades. Up to 70,000 in total left the [[Sol]] system. Hyperdrive (FSD) was invented in the 22nd century, thus Generation Ships became unnecessary since then. So it seems Generation Ships were launched between 2097 and 2200 (that is ~1200..1100 years ago).

It's known that there are planet side colonies / settlements outside of the human bubble.

==Known settlements from Generation Ships==

The home system of ''The Ancients of Mumu'', [[Phekda]] (also known as Gamma Ursae Majoris and Phad), was populated by one of the Generation Ships.

==References in GalNet News==

===05 JUL 3301 "The Founding of the Federation"===
... the explosive exploration triggered by the invention of the hyperdrive by Li Qin Jao and others in the 22nd century, first by unmanned probes, then with manned craft, overtaking the generation ships sent in the previous decades ... In 2242 the Federation Accord was created outlining certain rights and responsibilities for members, uniting many of the new colonies, by force in some cases. After a short conflict the Taylor Colony in Tau Ceti became the first signatory outside the Sol system.
<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5597abc79657bab1445913c2 The Founding of the Federation]</ref>

===19 AUG 3302 "Galactic News: Generation Ships"===
Continuing our popular series on significant episodes from human history, noted historian Sima Kalhana discusses generation ships.

"Before the development of faster-than-light travel, colonizing distant star systems was a profoundly difficult proposition. For the people of the 21st Century, the answer was the generation ship. These vast interstellar arks, equipped with everything needed to sustain human life, were crewed by multiple successive generations – pioneers who were born, lived and died aboard a starship."

"The first generation ship was launched in 2097, and in the centuries that followed, many more set off into the vastness of space. Most of these ambitious expeditions were funded by large corporations, and the penalties for interfering with them were severe, given the enormous cost of mobilizing them."

"At the time of writing, there are believed to be somewhere in the region of 70,000 generation ships coursing through the galaxy. The approximate location of most of these ships has been calculated, but not all are accounted for. Many of the corporations that funded the original generation ships have now been dissolved or assimilated by other organizations, so it is difficult to determine exactly who is responsible for some of these vessels."

"It has been theorized that some of the original generation ships may soon reach their destinations, but since not all of those destinations are known, it is entirely possible that they could have been colonized while the generation ships were in transit. We can only hope the powers-that-be have a contingency strategy for such a scenario." <ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/57b6f0089657ba686d4f8629 Galactic News: Generation Ships]</ref>

===DEV UPDATE (10/12/2015)===
''The Missing'' is an encompassing term for everyone who has disappeared without trace in deep space. This includes colonists on the ancient generation ships, lost colonies, disappeared scientific expeditions and a host of others. Some will know from our timeline that many thousands of ‘generation ships’ left the safety of Earth beginning in the 24th century onwards ... Some managed to return with tales of their adventures. Some were lost in deep space, the dead hulk of their ship carrying on an almost endless trajectory ever deeper into space. Others managed to land and survived for many decades before being overtaken by some local disaster. Some may still be alive, just restricted to low power light speed communications, or no comms at all, as their equipment has failed over the centuries in between. We say they have disappeared without trace, but just maybe some will find some traces of them that are still out there…<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/node/353 DEV UPDATE (10/12/2015)]</ref>

==Where to look for Generation Ships==

From "ELITE DANGEROUS LORE : GENERATION SHIPS": <ref>[http://www.drewwagar.com/lore/elite-dangerous-lore-generation-ships/ ELITE DANGEROUS LORE on GENERATION SHIPS]</ref>

"... the conclusion that many of the ships should be reaching their destinations around about now if you assume they were targeted at stars within 100 lightyears (which seems plausible for 21st-24th century technology). The maximum distance they could realistically travel would be around a 1,000 lightyears (probably much less)."

Also it mentions ''The Golden Age of Exploration'' which took between 2200 and 2700.

== Lore ==
The story of the Generation ships is the story of adventurers that first went out into the void in far more primitive vessels than those enjoyed by Elite Dangerous players in the 34th century.<ref>[http://www.drewwagar.com/lore/elite-dangerous-lore-generation-ships/ Elite Dangerous Lore: Generation Ships by Drew Wagar]
</ref>

In the history of Elite Dangerous (which runs from the present day to the in-game year of 3302), the centuries between 2200 and 2700 have been labelled as a ‘golden age’ of exploration. Technology was primitive by the standards of the 34th century, with no FTL comms, no hyperspace, primitive weapons and harsh living conditions.

The article then makes reference to one major component of Elite Dangerous Lore… the mythical generation ships. So what is a Generation ship? It’s a pretty well established SF trope. Have a look at the Wikipedia entry and report back, Commander!

Many thousands of generation ships left Earth from the 21st century (the first leaving in 2097), but it seems the process of launching them on their way was not well regulated. Many were not as well prepared as they should have been. In those days when faster-than-light communication didn’t exist, many of these potential settlers faced terrible risks alone, traveling thousands of light years into the void, not unlike the wagon trains that set out across continental US in the 18th and 19th centuries before them. Records indicate that up to 70,000 such ships were launched.

Some were successful at founding new worlds. Most were not. Some, reportedly, even managed to return with tales of their adventures.

Many were lost in deep space, the dead hulk of their ship carrying on an almost endless trajectory ever deeper into space. Others managed to land and survived for many decades before being overtaken by some local disaster.

Some may still be alive, just restricted to low power light speed communications, or no comms at all, as their equipment has failed over the centuries in between. We say they have disappeared without trace, but just maybe some will find some traces of them that are still out there.

Some are into their 30th generation. Those that are still enroute are travelling in ‘normal’ space, at relativistic velocities.

Collectively these travellers are known as ‘the missing.’

Interestingly enough, if you ‘do the math’, you’ll discover that due to the relativistic speeds, time aboard the Generation ships will have been compressed for the occupants. A further observation results in the conclusion that many of the ships should be reaching their destinations around about now if you assume they were targeted at stars within 100 lightyears (which seems plausible for 21st-24th century technology). The maximum distance they could realistically travel would be around a 1,000 lightyears (probably much less), so both the ships and the civilization that emerged, if any did make it, should be easily reachable by today’s explorers.

Much more than this we do not yet know, but this remains one of the most intriguing of the Elite Dangerous lore Legends. We wait with bated breath to learn more.

==Discovered Vessels==
===Generation Ship Lycaon===
The Generation Ship Lycaon is a derelict [[Megaship]] that was discovered in the Alaunus system by CMDR Lexic Meise on April 23, 3303, and the first missing generation ship to have been located. The Lycaon's position can be reached by traveling to the 10th planet in the Alaunus system, then flying 22,000 ls in supercruise in the direction of the Horae system. According to the Lycaon's logs, the generation ship's passengers were all wiped out by a contagious alien microorganism that had symptoms similar to influenza and was immune to all available vaccines. The microorganism had been picked up during a survey of an asteroid, and quickly spread through the ship. After the passengers died, the ship apparently lost power and came to rest in its present location.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/6711vr/the_first_generation_ship_has_been_discovered/ /r/EliteDangerous: The first Generation Ship has been discovered!]</ref>

==References==
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Imperial Clipper

2015-10-30T21:05:25Z

108.171.69.243: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = clipper3.jpg
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| cost = 22,295,860
| topspeed = 306
| boostspeed = 388
| manoeuvrability = 2
| shields = 186
| armour = 486
| hullmass = 400
| cargocapacity = 74
| fuelcapacity = 16
| jumprange = 8.98
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 2
| large = 2
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 2
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 2
| size5 =
| size6 = 1
| size7 = 1
| size8 =
| factionreq = Empire
| factionrank = Baron
| landingpad = Large
|dimensions = 106.7L - 103.7W - 24.8H
|type = Heavy Multipurpose
|maxjumprange = 27.52
|maxcargocapacity = 248|maxboostspeed = 445|maxtopspeed = 341}}
{{quote|The Imperial Clipper is the quintessential Imperial ship. It epitomises elegance of form while delivering speed and agility. Because of its balance of Speed, Luxury and strength it is used for transporting valuable items and personnel of importance across the Empire.|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''', built by [[Gutamaya]], is one of the [[Empire]]'s [[ships]] and thus are generally sold at [[Station]]s that are aligned with the Empire. To purchase the {{PAGENAME}} players must have earned the rank of Baron with the Imperial Navy.<ref group="nb">[[GalNet]] announced [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55a4dc5d9657ba6d253de737 14 Jul 3301] that all independent pilots with an active Imperial Navy rank could now purchase the Clipper.</ref>

This ship is quite popular with [[pirate]]s, [[trader]]s, and some combat pilots. It is a reasonable pirate ship due to the large cargo capacity and heavy armament. Traders may find this ship appealing due to its superb cargo capacity and defensive capability; while it is more expensive than the [[Lakon Type-7]] it can easily defend itself against a pirate.

Pilots of any [[profession]] may appreciate its speed; it is second only to the Cobra Mk.III with fully upgraded [[Thrusters]]. Additionally, its pitch rotation speed is higher than most ships, making it feel like a very hefty, weighted-down [[Eagle]] with a boost speed that is slightly higher than that of the [[Viper Mk III|Viper]]. Its only manoeuvering drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor yaw capability; the vertical-lateral thrusters are very weak compared to those of other ships. This weakness, combined with very weak [[shield]]s for its size and wing-mounted [[hardpoint]]s ill-suited for fixed weapons, limits the Imperial Clipper's efficiency as a [[combat]] ship even if the shields are upgraded to maximum. The Imperial Clipper is also currently the widest ship controllable by players which may pose a challenge with docking.

Speed and manoeuvrability fall off more heavily when heavily loaded than other ships, bringing it back into more normal speeds and turn rates when hauling cargo.

Both the ships interior and exterior are luxurious in design, the engines sport a radically different sound than other ships, and the large cockpit canopy features an unobstructed view of space.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: One Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of each wingtip nacelle (total of two class 3 mounts), and One Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of each wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage (total of 2 class 2 mounts). The wingtip mounts are very far from centerline and will have trouble converging their fields of fire unless used with gimbaled or turret mounted weapons. The underside mounts although closer together, also suffer the same field of fire convergence issues although to a lesser degree than the wingtip mounts.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station !! Date Seen
|-
|Ju Shosi
|Davies Dock 22.229.860 cr
|Oct 30, 2015
|-
|Arjung
|Hiyya Orbital (18,851,981 Cr)
|Oct 29, 2015
|-
|Gende
|Baliunas Hub 22.229.860 cr
|Oct 30, 2015
|-
|Shinigami
|Shone's Spaceport
|June 10, 2015
|-
| Wuru
| Wendelin Terminal
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
|Erio
|Babakin Hub
|May 22, 2015
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Jul 14, 2015
|-
| HIP 105408
| Binney Horizons
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| CD-54 9671
| Somayaji Terminal
| Jan 7, 2015
|-
| CD-60 7742
| Kopal Dock
| Feb 5, 2015
|-
|ETA-2 Hydri
|Bordage Orbital
|Jul 4, 2015
|-
| Sowiio
| Shaw Port
| Aug 6, 2015
|-
| Kadrusa
| Slipher Vision
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
|Kamadhenu
|Shajn Market (22.229.860 cr)
|jun 26, 2015
|-
| Chiut
| Andoyer City
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
| Manianscudo
| Miller Port
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
| Sak Manka
| Impey Vision
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
| LTT 9097
| Fox Gateway
| Feb 9, 2015
|-
| Liu Di
| Sudworth Orbital
| Feb 10, 2015
|-
| Karadjari
| Dufay Vision
| Feb 10, 2015
|-
| HD 137388
| Delsanti Vision
| Feb 11, 2015
|-
|Miphifa
|Happis (22.229.860 cr)
|Jun 30, 2015
|-
| Avalon
| Noctilux
| May 24, 2015
|-
|Biliri
|Fan City
|Aug 23, 2015
|-
| Lombi
| Xin Hub
| Feb 12, 2015
|-
| Afli
| Pu City
| Mar 15, 2015
|-
| Afli
| Quetelet Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
|-
| Wapiya
| Brothers Vision
| Apr 4, 2015
|-
| Har Pahary
| Leonard Station
| Feb 19, 2015
|-
| Wolf 1301
| Saunders's Dive (independent station)
| Mar 12, 2015
|-
| Ngaiawang
| <s>Dornier Terminal </s>not buyable
| Mar 15, 2015
|-
| Nezhen
| Hand Dock
| Mar 8, 2015
|-
|Angurongo
|Dahm Port
|Mar 19, 2015
|-
|Yawa
|Dean Hub
|May 1, 2015
|-
|Ross 777
|Bradley Dock
|Mar 24, 2015
|-
|Shonso
|Hill Tinsley Station
|Mar 31, 2015
|-
|Coelatuvean
|Robert Station
|Apr 8, 2015
|-
|Xuangu (closest to Lave)
|Schroter Terminal
|May 24, 2015
|-
|Mu-2 Octanis
|Chiang Orbital
|June 7, 2015
|-
|Pandemonium
|Hirayama Port
|June 9, 2015
|-
|Orang
|Bessel Gateway
|June 12, 2015
|-
|Dievat
|Bothezat City
|June 25, 2015
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|July 1, 2015
|-
|Punavatii
|Cayley Enterprise
|July 9, 2015
|-
|Maityan
|Maughmer Ring
|July 9, 2015
|-
|Zelano
|Mueller Station (10% discount)
|July 17, 2015
|-
|Kamito
|Newcomb Hub (18,951481 cr)
|July 17, 2015
|-
|HIP 98621
|FOX Dock
|July 19, 2015
|-
|Harm
|Gentil Hub (18,951,481 Cr)
|September 09, 2015
|-
|Nehet
|Xuesen Orbital
|October 18, 2015
|-
|Synteini
|Lagerkvist Gateway (No rank req)
|October 23, 2015
|-
|Aakushu
|Flagg Dock (22.229.860 cr)
|October 30, 2015
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| style="text-align: center;" class="article-table" border="1"
! style="text-align:center;" | Category
! style="text-align:center;" | Default System
! style="text-align:center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align:center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align:center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x64] || E || 6 || 7
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Notes ==
<references group="nb" />

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Clipper_concept.jpg|Imperial Clipper concept art
File:Clipper_landed1.jpg|Imperial Clipper in station
clipper1920.png|Imperial Clipper in flight
wunjo_6_1920.png|Imperial Clipper cockpit
Screenshot_0074 (1).jpg|Red Imperial Clipper from Vibrant Colors livery pack
EliteDangerous32 2015-07-17 12-49-39-01.jpg|imperial clipper by CMDR Andix
Screenshot_0004.jpg|A black Imperial Clipper (Tactical Graphite Paintjob).
clipper nice.jpg|beautiful flight
E-D - Imperial Clipper 03 - Tactical Graphite - Sunglare.jpg|Tactical Graphite Paintshop - Sunglare
E-D - Imperial Clipper 04 - Tactical Graphite - Sunglare II (Underside).jpg|Imperial Clipper Tactical Graphite Sunglare II (Underside)
Clipper.png|HCS Heinlein
</gallery>

{{ShipNavbox}}
[[ru:Imperial Clipper]]
[[Category:Multipurpose]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]
[[Category:Gutamaya]]

Imperial Clipper

2015-10-30T21:04:05Z

108.171.69.243: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = clipper3.jpg
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| cost = 22,295,860
| topspeed = 306
| boostspeed = 388
| manoeuvrability = 2
| shields = 186
| armour = 486
| hullmass = 400
| cargocapacity = 74
| fuelcapacity = 16
| jumprange = 8.98
| utility = 4
| small =
| medium = 2
| large = 2
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 2
| size3 = 2
| size4 = 2
| size5 =
| size6 = 1
| size7 = 1
| size8 =
| factionreq = Empire
| factionrank = Baron
| landingpad = Large
|dimensions = 106.7L - 103.7W - 24.8H
|type = Heavy Multipurpose
|maxjumprange = 27.52
|maxcargocapacity = 248|maxboostspeed = 445|maxtopspeed = 341}}
{{quote|The Imperial Clipper is the quintessential Imperial ship. It epitomises elegance of form while delivering speed and agility. Because of its balance of Speed, Luxury and strength it is used for transporting valuable items and personnel of importance across the Empire.|In-Game Description}}

The '''{{PAGENAME}}''', built by [[Gutamaya]], is one of the [[Empire]]'s [[ships]] and thus are generally sold at [[Station]]s that are aligned with the Empire. To purchase the {{PAGENAME}} players must have earned the rank of Baron with the Imperial Navy.<ref group="nb">[[GalNet]] announced [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55a4dc5d9657ba6d253de737 14 Jul 3301] that all independent pilots with an active Imperial Navy rank could now purchase the Clipper.</ref>

This ship is quite popular with [[pirate]]s, [[trader]]s, and some combat pilots. It is a reasonable pirate ship due to the large cargo capacity and heavy armament. Traders may find this ship appealing due to its superb cargo capacity and defensive capability; while it is more expensive than the [[Lakon Type-7]] it can easily defend itself against a pirate.

Pilots of any [[profession]] may appreciate its speed; it is second only to the Cobra Mk.III with fully upgraded [[Thrusters]]. Additionally, its pitch rotation speed is higher than most ships, making it feel like a very hefty, weighted-down [[Eagle]] with a boost speed that is slightly higher than that of the [[Viper Mk III|Viper]]. Its only manoeuvering drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor yaw capability; the vertical-lateral thrusters are very weak compared to those of other ships. This weakness, combined with very weak [[shield]]s for its size and wing-mounted [[hardpoint]]s ill-suited for fixed weapons, limits the Imperial Clipper's efficiency as a [[combat]] ship even if the shields are upgraded to maximum. The Imperial Clipper is also currently the widest ship controllable by players which may pose a challenge with docking.

Speed and manoeuvrability fall off more heavily when heavily loaded than other ships, bringing it back into more normal speeds and turn rates when hauling cargo.

Both the ships interior and exterior are luxurious in design, the engines sport a radically different sound than other ships, and the large cockpit canopy features an unobstructed view of space.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: One Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of each wingtip nacelle (total of two class 3 mounts), and One Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of each wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage (total of 2 class 2 mounts). The wingtip mounts are very far from centerline and will have trouble converging their fields of fire unless used with gimbaled or turret mounted weapons. The underside mounts although closer together, also suffer the same field of fire convergence issues although to a lesser degree than the wingtip mounts.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station !! Date Seen
|-
|Ju Shosi
|Davies Dock (17,836,688 Cr)
|Oct 25, 2015
|-
|Arjung
|Hiyya Orbital (18,851,981 Cr)
|Oct 29, 2015
|-
|Gende
|Baliunas Hub 17,836,688 cr
|Oct 23, 2015
|-
|Shinigami
|Shone's Spaceport
|June 10, 2015
|-
| Wuru
| Wendelin Terminal
| Jan 3, 2015
|-
|Erio
|Babakin Hub
|May 22, 2015
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Jul 14, 2015
|-
| HIP 105408
| Binney Horizons
| Jan 4, 2015
|-
| CD-54 9671
| Somayaji Terminal
| Jan 7, 2015
|-
| CD-60 7742
| Kopal Dock
| Feb 5, 2015
|-
|ETA-2 Hydri
|Bordage Orbital
|Jul 4, 2015
|-
| Sowiio
| Shaw Port
| Aug 6, 2015
|-
| Kadrusa
| Slipher Vision
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
|Kamadhenu
|Shajn Market (22.229.860 cr)
|jun 26, 2015
|-
| Chiut
| Andoyer City
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
| Manianscudo
| Miller Port
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
| Sak Manka
| Impey Vision
| Feb 8, 2015
|-
| LTT 9097
| Fox Gateway
| Feb 9, 2015
|-
| Liu Di
| Sudworth Orbital
| Feb 10, 2015
|-
| Karadjari
| Dufay Vision
| Feb 10, 2015
|-
| HD 137388
| Delsanti Vision
| Feb 11, 2015
|-
|Miphifa
|Happis (22.229.860 cr)
|Jun 30, 2015
|-
| Avalon
| Noctilux
| May 24, 2015
|-
|Biliri
|Fan City
|Aug 23, 2015
|-
| Lombi
| Xin Hub
| Feb 12, 2015
|-
| Afli
| Pu City
| Mar 15, 2015
|-
| Afli
| Quetelet Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
|-
| Wapiya
| Brothers Vision
| Apr 4, 2015
|-
| Har Pahary
| Leonard Station
| Feb 19, 2015
|-
| Wolf 1301
| Saunders's Dive (independent station)
| Mar 12, 2015
|-
| Ngaiawang
| <s>Dornier Terminal </s>not buyable
| Mar 15, 2015
|-
| Nezhen
| Hand Dock
| Mar 8, 2015
|-
|Angurongo
|Dahm Port
|Mar 19, 2015
|-
|Yawa
|Dean Hub
|May 1, 2015
|-
|Ross 777
|Bradley Dock
|Mar 24, 2015
|-
|Shonso
|Hill Tinsley Station
|Mar 31, 2015
|-
|Coelatuvean
|Robert Station
|Apr 8, 2015
|-
|Xuangu (closest to Lave)
|Schroter Terminal
|May 24, 2015
|-
|Mu-2 Octanis
|Chiang Orbital
|June 7, 2015
|-
|Pandemonium
|Hirayama Port
|June 9, 2015
|-
|Orang
|Bessel Gateway
|June 12, 2015
|-
|Dievat
|Bothezat City
|June 25, 2015
|-
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|July 1, 2015
|-
|Punavatii
|Cayley Enterprise
|July 9, 2015
|-
|Maityan
|Maughmer Ring
|July 9, 2015
|-
|Zelano
|Mueller Station (10% discount)
|July 17, 2015
|-
|Kamito
|Newcomb Hub (18,951481 cr)
|July 17, 2015
|-
|HIP 98621
|FOX Dock
|July 19, 2015
|-
|Harm
|Gentil Hub (18,951,481 Cr)
|September 09, 2015
|-
|Nehet
|Xuesen Orbital
|October 18, 2015
|-
|Synteini
|Lagerkvist Gateway (No rank req)
|October 23, 2015
|-
|Aakushu
|Flagg Dock (22.229.860 cr)
|October 25, 2015
|}

==Outfitting==
{{main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the {{PAGENAME}}.

{| style="text-align: center;" class="article-table" border="1"
! style="text-align:center;" | Category
! style="text-align:center;" | Default System
! style="text-align:center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align:center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align:center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| rowspan="4" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 5 || 5
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x64] || E || 6 || 7
|-
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 6 || 6
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x8] || E || 3 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x2] || E || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Notes ==
<references group="nb" />

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Clipper_concept.jpg|Imperial Clipper concept art
File:Clipper_landed1.jpg|Imperial Clipper in station
clipper1920.png|Imperial Clipper in flight
wunjo_6_1920.png|Imperial Clipper cockpit
Screenshot_0074 (1).jpg|Red Imperial Clipper from Vibrant Colors livery pack
EliteDangerous32 2015-07-17 12-49-39-01.jpg|imperial clipper by CMDR Andix
Screenshot_0004.jpg|A black Imperial Clipper (Tactical Graphite Paintjob).
clipper nice.jpg|beautiful flight
E-D - Imperial Clipper 03 - Tactical Graphite - Sunglare.jpg|Tactical Graphite Paintshop - Sunglare
E-D - Imperial Clipper 04 - Tactical Graphite - Sunglare II (Underside).jpg|Imperial Clipper Tactical Graphite Sunglare II (Underside)
Clipper.png|HCS Heinlein
</gallery>

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[[ru:Imperial Clipper]]
[[Category:Multipurpose]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]
[[Category:Gutamaya]]

Imperial Courier

2015-10-05T01:19:20Z

108.171.128.174:

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Imperial_Courier_bodyshot_01.png
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| cost = 2,542,931
| topspeed = 277
| cargocapacity = 12
| jumprange = 7.81
| utility = 4
| medium = 3
|factionreq = Empire
|factionrank = Master
|boostspeed = 380|manoeuvrability = 7|shields = 230|armour = 144|hullmass = 35|fuelcapacity = 8|size1 = 1|size2 = 3|size3 = 2|maxtopspeed = 325|type = Light Multipurpose|landingpad = Small|maxcargocapacity = 30|maxjumprange = 33.53|maxboostspeed = 441}}{{Quote|The Imperial Courier is the quintessential Imperial ship. It epitomises elegance of form while packing a good punch. Officially the class is used to provide transport for officials that don't warrant the use of a Cutter or Interdictor. However its flexibility means that it fills many roles within the Imperial Navy and prominent citizens.|In-game description}}
The '''Imperial Courier''' is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder. It is the third-lightest-hulled playable ship (after the Sidewinder and Hauler) thus far but its upgrades are heavier.

The Imperial Courier is armed and very well [[shield]]ed for its small size, making it a great and evasive fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere close to the [[Viper]]. While it has a good pitch rotation speed, its weak vertical-lateral thrusters cause the Courier to drift a lot more than the [[Viper]]. Even though the Courier has the same top boost speed as Viper, due to its low hull mass relative to modules, it is slightly slower and can't boost as often as the Viper, dropping down from the top speed faster.

The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: 1 medium hardpoint at the front of each engine pylon, and 1 medium hardpoint underneath the nose.

==Purchase Locations==
{| border="1" class="article-table sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
|-
|
|Xuanduna
|De Lay Terminal
|July 31, 2015
|-
|
|Summerland
|Henry O'hare's Hanger
|June 6, 2015
|-
|
|Kokobii
|Bauman Station
|July 20, 2015
|-
|
|Nehet
|Xuesen Orbital
|June 6, 2015
|-
|
|Har Pahary
|Leonard Station
|June 2, 2015
|-
|
|Tagoman
|Brorsen Port
|June 5, 2015
|-
|
|Murato
|Tietjen Ring
|June 6, 2015
|-
|
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|June 6, 2015
|-
|
|Biliri
|Fan City
|Aug 23, 2015
|-
|
|Dongzi
|Penrose Ring
|June 5, 2015
|-
|
|Kuwemargl
|Baillaud Ring
|June 6, 2015
|-
|
|Bielonti
|Ahmed Dock
|June 8, 2015
|-
|
|Pandemonium
|Hirayama Port
|June 9, 2015
|-
|
|Yen K'uie
|Siddha Gateway
|June 9, 2015
|-
|
|Synteini
|Both Major Stations
|June 9, 2015
|-
|
|Njiri
|Helin Dock
|June 21, 2015
|-
|
|Miphifa
|Happis
|June 23, 2015
|-
|
|Buricasses
|Walotsky Gateway
|June 23, 2015
|-
|
|Kuparilda
|O'Neill Port
|July 1, 2015
|-
|
|Chona
|Smoot Station
|July 1, 2015
|-
|
|Regir
|Grushin Dock
|July 3, 2015
|-
|
|Hip 20277
|Fabian City
|July 6, 2015
|-
|
|Orang
|Dilworth City
|July 10, 2015
|-
|
|Facece
|Peters Base
|July 13,
2015
|-
|
|Vaka
|Zenbei Oribital
|
|-
|
|Marrallang
|Coggia Terminal
|September 27, 2015
|}

== Outfitting ==
{| border="1" class="article-table sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! style="text-align:center;"|Category
!
Default System
!
Default Rating
!
Default Class
!
Max Class
|-
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|Medium Hardpoint
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Pulse Laser]]
| style="text-align:center;"|F
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Pulse Laser]]
| style="text-align:center;"|F
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|''Empty''
| style="text-align:center;"| --
| style="text-align:center;"| --
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|Utility Mount
| style="text-align:center;"|''Empty''
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|''Empty''
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|''Empty''
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|''Empty''
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| style="text-align:center;"|0
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Bulkheads]]
| style="text-align:center;" |[[Lightweight Alloys|Lightweight]]
[[Lightweight Alloys|Alloys]]
| style="text-align:center;"|I
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|8
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Reactor Bay
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Power Plant]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|4
| style="text-align:center;"|4
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Thrusters Mounting]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Thrusters]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|3
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
|
Frame Shift Drive Housing
| style="text-align:center;" |[[Frame Shift Drive|Frame Shift]]
[[Frame Shift Drive|Drive]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|3
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Environment Control
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Life Support]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Power Coupling
| style="text-align:center;" |[[Power Distributor|Power]]
[[Power Distributor|Distributor]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|3
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Sensor Suite
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Sensors]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|Fuel Store
| style="text-align:center;"|
[[Fuel Tank]]

[x8]
| style="text-align:center;"|C
| style="text-align:center;"|3
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;" |[[Internal Compartment|Internal]]
[[Internal Compartment|Compartments]]
| style="text-align:center;"|
[[Cargo Rack]]

[x4]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
|
[[Cargo Rack]]

[x4]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
| style="text-align:center;" |[[Shield Generator|Shield]]
[[Shield Generator|Generator]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
|
[[Cargo Rack]]

[x2]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
|
[[Cargo Rack]]

[x2]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Discovery Scanner|BDS]]
| style="text-align:center;"|E
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Imperial_courier_peek.jpeg|Sneak peek concept art of cockpit from Newsletter #65
File:Imperial_Courier_sketches.jpg|Possible Empire Courier Sketches
PeekOfTheWeek_ImperialCourier.jpg|Sneak peek from Newsletter #67
Imperial courier cockpit 01.jpg|Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
Imperial courier cockpit 02.jpg|Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
Imperial Courier w11.jpg|Ship model concept art
Imperial_Courier_01.jpg
imp-courier-hardpoints.png|Imperial Courier deployed hardpoints.
imp-courier-topview.png
imp-courier-rearview.png
imp-courier-frontview.png
imp-courier-sideview.png
</gallery>

==See also==
* The [http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Imperial_Courier Imperial Courier] from previous Elite games on Alioth Wiki

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[[ru:Imperial Courier]]
[[Category:Multipurpose]]
[[Category:Gutamaya]]

Gu-97

2015-10-05T01:13:30Z

108.171.128.174:

[[File:450px-Empire fighter.png|thumb|400px|Blueprint layout of the Empire Fighter]]

The '''Imperial Fighter''' is the standard [[Empire]] small-class single man [[ships|ship]]. It is as noted for its high manoeuvrability and firepower as it is for its low shielding and range. It is typically launched as support craft for an imperial cruiser, and is useless on its own if outflanked or outnumbered. It is most commonly seen in conflict zones which include an imperial faction, or patrolling space stations in imperial territory.

== Specifications ==
{| class="article-table" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
|-
! Name:
| Empire Fighter
|-
! Drive Motor(s):
| Classified
|-
! Type:
| Small Fighter
|-
! Faction:
| Empire
|-
! Manufacturer:
| [[Gutamaya]]
|-
! Manoeuvrability:
| Classified
|-
! Crew:
| 1
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| None
|-
! Dimensions:
| 11.25m x 3.7m x 2.5m
|-
! Hyperspace Capability:
| No
|-
! Hull Stress Factor:
| Classified
|-
! Acceleration:
| Classified
|-
! Hardpoints:
| 2
|}

==Photos==
<gallery>
450px-Empire_fighter.png|Blueprint layout for the Empire Fighter
</gallery>

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[[ru:Imperial Fighter]]
[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Fighters]]