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Imperial Cutter

2019-07-25T18:42:04Z

146.200.45.63: I tested it 2 minutes ago and the cutter has a masslock factor of 26, the myth it has a masslock of 27 is completely false

{{ShipInfobox
| image = Cutter view.png
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| yearsproduced = 3301-Present
| type = Multipurpose
| cost = 208,969,451
| factionreq = Empire
| factionrank = Duke
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Large
| dimensions = 192.6m x 111.1m x 33.4m
| seats = 3
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = Yes
| hullmass = 1,100
| masslock = 26
| armour = 720
| armourhardness = 70
| shields = 704
| manoeuvrability = 0
| topspeed = 202
| boostspeed = 323
| jumprange = 8.21
| cargocapacity = 164
| fuelcapacity = 64
| utility = 8
| small =
| medium = 4
| large = 2
| huge = 1
| size1 = 1
| size2 =
| size3 = 1
| size4 = 1
| size5 = 2
| size6 = 3
| size7 =
| size8 = 2
| reservedic = 2x Size 5 [[Military Compartment]]
| maxtopspeed = 232
| maxboostspeed = 372
| maxjumprange = 25.70
}}
{{Quote|The Imperial Cutter fulfils a similar role to the Corvette for the Imperial Navy. The design philosophy reflects Imperial sensibilities as it is faster and more elegant than the Corvette, but doesn't quite match it in firepower. As with other Imperial warships the Cutter is also used for projecting soft power, via diplomatic missions and support for friendly powers. It is possible, although rare, for a well connected client or patron to own one of these ships. Like the Corvette, some models can deploy two small fighter sized ships, although civilian models are restricted to one.|In-game description}}
The '''Imperial Cutter''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. It serves as the [[Imperial Navy]]'s counterpart to the [[Federal Corvette]], and purchasing it requires achieving an [[Empire/Ranks|Imperial Navy rank]] of Duke. The most expensive ship on the market, the Imperial Cutter epitomizes Gutamaya's synthesis of form and function. While the Federal Corvette surpasses it in terms of sheer firepower and the [[Anaconda]] excels at versatility, the Imperial Cutter still wields a formidable array of weapon hardpoints, the largest maximum cargo capacity of all ships, and enough armour and shields to shrug off damage from all but the most tenacious attackers.

==Overview==
The Cutter is a heavily armed ship, featuring four medium [[hardpoint]]s: two on the nacelles and two on the chin; two large hardpoints on top of the ship and a single huge hardpoint on the chin. The pilot's seat is offset to the right of the ship, one co-pilot's seat being located to the pilot's left and the other one behind this. Notably, the exterior lights on the ship change color from blue to red once hardpoints are deployed. It has 8 utility mounts and can carry a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]].

With a staggering 794 tons of max cargo capacity, the Imperial Cutter has the largest cargo bay of all playable ships in the game, making it an ideal ship for traders. However, it is also the most expensive ship in the game at a cost almost three times higher than a [[Type-9 Heavy]], which has a max cargo capacity of 790 tons; only 4 tons less. It also has a lower cargo capacity when shielded, as the Type-9 can equip a lower class [[Shield Generator]]. The very high rebuy and repair costs of the Cutter makes shieldless runs incredibly risky, so it is important to keep this in mind as every bump and scratch will cut rather heavily into profits and like the Type-9, it is very difficult to dodge an [[Interdiction]] in the Cutter. Combined with its required Imperial Navy Rank can make the Cutter a much less appealing ship for traders.

Unlike the [[Type-9 Heavy]], it is extremely well-shielded, very fast for its size, and heavily armed, giving it far greater survivability and allowing much better use of it as a combat ship, especially in the piracy role, as it is capable of rivaling a [[Federal Corvette]], [[Anaconda]] or [[Type-10 Defender]] in combat. In addition, with plenty of internals available to mount mining accessories while still leaving the largest open for cargo holds, excellent speed for moving from asteroid to asteroid, and a sufficiency of medium weapon mounts, the Cutter is an excellent choice for mining, if rather excessive. Keeping a shield generator on will let it handle most NPC pirates; however, the Type-9 will outdo it in terms of cargo capacity in this scenario.

When compared to the other two of the big three, the Corvette and Anaconda, the Cutter has several notable downsides, other than just the price tag. It has a much lower jump range than the Anaconda, though better than the Corvette, and while it has impressive combat potential, its Class 7 power distributor isn't quite as able to keep all its hardpoints effectively powered when compared to the Class 8 of the other two; thus the ship slightly pales in combat potential compared to the other two. While its manoeuvrability may be off-putting to some, it can easily be alleviated with Engineering, allowing the Cutter to reach slightly over 28 degrees of pitch on certain builds. Compared to the significantly cheaper Type-10, it has the same manoeuvrability and fewer hardpoints although its superior placement and good speed give it a huge advantage over a Type-10 in combat; it also has much higher pitch and yaw speeds.

The Cutter is a very effective multi-purpose ship. The ship sacrifices the exploration focus of the Anaconda and combat focus of the Corvette for trading potential. Thus traders looking for a powerhouse ship complete with style will usually find the Cutter very satisfactory, while fighters and explorers may find the Corvette and Anaconda more useful respectively, depending on preference.

The Imperial Cutter has an available 12 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/imperial-cutter-ship-kit.html Frontier store] which allows you to "remodel your ship in your personal style". The ship kit is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay in any way.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Notes
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount, Founders Permit needed
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Avalon
|Noctilux
|2018-02-10
|
|-
|Guuguyni
|Shen Terminal
|2017-11-08
|
|-
|Harm
|Gentil Hub
|2018-02-01
|
|-
|Nahua
|Fuller Vision
|2017-06-18
|
|-
|Minanes
|Rutan Terminal
|2017-09-01
|
|-
|Giryampi
|Cottenot Terminal
|2018-03-13
|
|-
|Lampade
|Charlois Dock
|2018-04-29
|
|-
|Arjung
|Hiyya Orbital
|2018-06-28
|
|-
|Yimanbin
|Farkas Port
|2018-05-26
|
|-
|Tialocan
|Richer Port
|2018-08-28
|
|-
|Arjung
|Hiyya Orbital
|2018-12-23
|15% discount
|-
|Ct Tucane
|Arantila
|2018-10-31
|
|-
|Rabh
|Friedman Terminal
|2019-03-05
|
|-
|Azha
|Locke Gateway
|2019-04-27
|17% discount
|}

== Outfitting ==
{{Main|Outfitting}}

All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Imperial Cutter.

{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" 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="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
|[[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| Empty || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="8" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 8 || 8
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 8 || 8
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x64] || C || 6 || 6
|-
| rowspan="13" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 8 || 8
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x128] || E || 7 || 8
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 6
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 6
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 5
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Planetary Approach Suite]] (H) || I || 1 || 1
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(H) = Requires [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]], reserved solely for [[Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], or [[Shield Cell Bank]]''

==Notes==
*The Imperial Cutter was added in the 1.5 "[[Ships (Update)|Ships]]" update on December 15, 2015.<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=191898</ref>

== Guides ==
<gallery>
File:CUTTER_VS_CORVETTE_VS_ANACONDA_ELITE_DANGEROUS
</gallery>

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Built_To_Perfection_-_Elite_Dangerous_Imperial_Cutter
File:The_Imperial_Cutter,_because_size_matters
File:Imperial_Cutter_-_Power,_Superiority,_Excellence
File:%F0%9F%91%BD_Wing_VS_Thargoid_Cyclops_Variant_(Third_Person_View)
File:Geysers,_Fumaroles_and_the_sights_along_the_Road_to_the_Northeast.
File:Elite_Dangerous_The_Longest_Undocking..._In_the_World.
File:Elite_Dangerous_1.5_Ships_-_Imperial_Cutter
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Imperial_Cutter_concept_art_01.png|Imperial Cutter Concept Art
File:moar cutter.png|Imperial Cutter
File:Cutter_view.png|Cutter sideview
File:cutter_profile.png
File:cutter_3-4.png
File:cutter_stern.png
File:cutter_hp_new.png|One huge and two medium hardpoints right below the cockpit
File:cutter_nacelle_hp.png|Two medium hardpoints on engine nacelles
File:cutter_large_hp.png|Two large hardpoints on top of the ship
File:cutter_hawt.png|Cutter ready for an FSD jump, heat radiators deployed
File:cutter_docking_bay_scoop_thingy.png|Cargo scoop/docking bay
File:cutter_cockpit.png|Cockpit view, UI turned off
File:wiki_landing_pad.png|On a landing pad, note the little lights
File:Combat with a wanted Anaconda.jpg|Combat with a wanted Anaconda
File:Gutamaya-Imperial-Cutter-Cockpit-Rear.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit rear
File:Imperial-Cutter-cockpit.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit
File:Cutter3.jpg |Huge Hardpoint Detail
File:Black Friday Edition.jpg|Black Friday paintjob
File:2016-01-26_00039.jpg|Black Imperial Cutter over Earth-like
File:Ímperial Cutter - Imperial Glory.jpg|Imperial Glory
File:Fresh-cutter.jpg |Imperial Cutter side profile while landed on a planetary body
File:EliteDangerous64 2016-05-02 04-09-58.png|On patrol
File:20160628200202_1.jpg|Thruster's chemtrail's light effect
File:bp-imperial-cutter.png|Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Blueprint
File:Imperial_Cutter_Chrome.png|Imperial Cutter chrome
File:tbf-transporter.png|Vibrant Green Cutter (Weitz Landing, Kapperapai)
File:Imperial-Cutter-Ship-Kit.png|Imperial Cutter ship kit
File:Imperial-Cutter-Gold.png|Imperial Cutter gold
File:Imperial-Cutter-Rear-SRV.png|Imperial Cutter rear and SRV
Imperial-Cutter-Ship-with-Ship-Kit.png|Imperial Cutter with ship kit
Imperial-Cutter-Ship-sideview-planetary-ring.png|Imperial cutter sideview in a planetary ring
</gallery>

== References ==
<references />
{{ShipNavbox}}
{{ShipTypeNavbox}}[[ru:Imperial Cutter]]
[[Category:Multipurpose]]
[[Category:Gutamaya]]
[[Category:Pilotable]]

Cobra Mk III

2014-12-21T14:49:21Z

146.200.40.81: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = CobraMkIII16x9.jpg
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| cost = 379,718
| topspeed = 280
| boostspeed = 400
| maneuverability = 6
| shields = 80
| armour = 120
| hullmass = 180
| cargocapacity =18
| fuelcapacity =16
| jumprange =10.49 upgrade to 18.85
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium = 2
| large =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size2 = 3
| size3 =
| size4 = 3
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
}}
{{quote|The Cobra MkIII is a classic all purpose ship found throughout human space. The model was first built in Lave Cowell & MgRath shipyard in Lave in 3100. Despite its age it remains a popular ship for lone pilots who value its balance of carrying capacity and ability in combat.|In-Game Description}}

The '''Cobra Mk. III''' is a larger and more popular version of the cobra Mk. I. It was first seen in service in 3100 AD, originally manufactured by Cowell & McGrath Shipyard, Lave. Since Cowell & McGrath's acquisition by Faulcon de Lacey it is now branded as an FdL made ship.

It is equipped with several special features, including Zieman Energy Deflection Shields, mountings for four ''Ingram'' '[[Pulse Laser]]s ', a ''Lance & Ferman'' Seek & Kill ''[[Missiles|missile system]]'', and Kruger "lightfast" motors from ''Irrikan ThruSpace''.

With its good-sized cargo hold the Cobra is a logical step on a trader's route to riches. It also has much better combat potential than the Lakon series of large freighters, making It a favourite of lone-wolf traders. What's more, it is an Ideal craft for a pirate to plunder the space lanes because of Its ample capacity for loot. A low heat signature also helps pirates, smugglers and others seeking to avoid the attentions of the authorities.

== Specifications ==
{| class="article-table" border="1"
|-
! Insurance:
| 8,640 CR
|-
! Type:
| Multipurpose
|-
! Crew:
| 2
|-
! Cargo Capacity:
| 18 (Max 60)
|-
! Dimensions:
| 40m x 20m x 9m (estimated)
|-
! Upgraded Hyperspace Range:
| 18.85ly
|}

==Purchase Locations==

{| class="article-table" style="width: 500px;" border="1"
! 2System
! Station
|-
| Mullag
| Garfinkle City(Confirmed Gamma 1.04)
|-
| [[I Bootis]]
| [[Chango Dock]] (Removed in Beta 3)
|-
| [[Rakapila]]
| [[Stone Enterprise ]](Confirmed in Full release v1.2)
|-
| Magec
| Trumpler Dock (Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| Chemaku
| Crampton Port (Confirmed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Coelrind
| Siegal Hangar (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Eravate
| Cleve Hub (Confirmed on 2014-12-19)
|-
| FK5-2550
| Samokutyayev Dock (Confirmed as of 2014-12-18, 2014-12-21)
|-
| Hyperion
| Joliot-Curie Port
|-
| LP 102-320
| Shepard Hub (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Ovid
| Abe Works (Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| Ovid
| Bradfield Orbital(Confirmed in Gamma 1.04)
|-
| SOL
| Titan City (Confirmed in Gamma 1.0)
Mars High (Confirmed in Gamma 1.05)
|-
| Breksta
| [[Legendre Ring]] - Confirmed in Gamma 1.02
|-
| Tote
| Whitelaw Enterprise (Confirmed in Gamma 1.03)
|-
| Yanyan
| Morin City (Removed in Gamma 1.0)
|-
| Siren
| Brash Dock (Gamma 1.05) - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Thiin
| Brandenstein Enterprise (Gamma 1.05) - - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Delphin
| Joliot-Curie Dock (Gamma 1.05) - - '''not correct, missing!!!'''
|-
| Branglal
LHS 336
| Skripochka Gateway (Gamma 1.05)
Klimuk Station (Full release)
|-
| LHS 3505
| Olivas City (Release 1.03)
|-
| GD 219
| McKee Ring (Confirmed in Full release v1.3)
|}

==Outfitting==
All ships are highly customizable through outfitting. Each outfit slot has a maximum class that can be put into that slot. Apart from classes, outfits also have a quality rating A-H, and other characteristics such as energy drain, armor piercing, etc.

{| class="article-table article-table-selected" style="text-align: center;" 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
|-
| Small Hardpoint
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 1
1
|-
| Medium Hardpoint
| [[Pulse Laser]]
[[Pulse Laser]]
|
| 1
1
| 2
2
|-
| Utility Mount
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|
| --

<nowiki>--</nowiki>
| 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
|
| 1
| 8
|-
| [[Reactor Bay]]
| Power Plant
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Thrusters Mounting]]
| Thrusters
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Frame Shift Drive Housing]]
| Frame Shift Drive
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| Environment Control
| Life Support
|
| 3
| 3
|-
|[[Power Coupling]]
|Power Distributor
|
|3
|3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| Sensors
|
| 3
| 3
|-
| Fuel Store
| Fuel tank F
|
| 4
| 4
|-
| [[Internal Compartment]]s
| Shield Generator

Cargo Rack

Cargo Rack

Empty Slot

Cargo Rack

[[Discovery Scanner|Basic Discovery Scanner]]
|
| 4

3

3

<nowiki>--</nowiki>

1

1
| 4

4

4

2

2

2
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Elite Dangerous Cobra Teaser |Cobra in-game action
Cobra2.jpg
CobraMkIII Cockpit Screensh.jpg
EliteDangerousCobra.jpg.jpg
Peek of the week 10.png
PlanetaryLanding 2.jpg
Cobra.JPG|Cobra Equipment Slots (Beta 1)
</gallery>