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{{Superpowerinfobox
|image1 = File:EmpireInsignia.png
|caption1 = Insignia of the Empire
|capital = [[Achenar/Capitol|Capitol]], [[Achenar]]
|demonym = Imperial
|government = Hereditary Monarchy
|constitution = Imperial Law
|head_of_state = [[Emperor]]
|head_of_government = [[Emperor]]
|legislature = [[Imperial Senate]]
|military = [[Imperial Navy]]
|language = [[Universal Language]]
|currency = [[Credits]]
|area = 5,257 [[Star Systems|Populated Systems]]
|population = 1,827,811,882,230
|formed_from = [[Republic of Achenar]]
|established = 2296<ref name="EE">''[[Elite Encounters RPG]]''</ref>
}}
{{Quote|The Empire is one of the largest great interstellar powers. Its high living standards, outlandishly wealthy companies and sophisticated technology and design have made it an attractive place for the wealthy and famous to call home. The Empire has a fascinating political system, rampant nationalism, obsession with wealth projection, and a dark underbelly of legalised slavery.|The Empire Sourcebook, ''EDRPG''<ref>[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books The Empire Sourcebook excerpt]</ref>}}

The '''Empire of Achenar, '''or simply''' The Empire,''' is a [[:Category:Galactic Superpower|galactic superpower]] and hereditary monarchy.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref> It is the second largest major [[Factions|faction]] in the galaxy.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref> The current reigning Emperor is [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]. The [[Imperial Palace]], seat of the [[Emperor]], is situated on [[Achenar/Capitol|Capitol]] in the [[Achenar]] system.

Although a peace treaty has existed between the Empire and the Federation since 2382 CE, there have never really been any peaceful relations between these two old enemies. The Empire despises the Federation and everything it stands for, and vice-versa.

The Empire is less technologically dependent than the Federation, choosing to keep and employ [[Slavery#Imperial Slaves|slaves]] for the work which machines would usually perform in other parts of the universe. The Empire is also a proponent of human [[cloning]] rather than [[robotics]].<ref name=":1" />

Imperial society is based on a ''cliens'' system - much like ancient Rome - and strictly stratified, with people being able to move between strata based on money, patronage and [[influence]]. It values both status and honour very highly. Whilst it is acceptable to flaunt wealth, treating people well is a question of honour - and this includes slaves. Having an unpaid debt is seen as utterly dishonourable - an honourable Imperial citizen would sell themselves into slavery to clear a debt they couldn't otherwise afford.<ref name=":1" />

The Imperial Law is seen and enforced by [[Imperial Senators|Senators]] who themselves are above the law. They can order executions, and can even kill people themselves, though sometimes (rarely) they may be held to account for their actions by the [[Emperor]]. In the Empire very little is illegal, but many things are frowned upon, like excessive use of narcotics.<ref>http://www.elitedangerous.com/galaxy/gs-empire/</ref><ref name=":1" />

Due to the Empire's obsession with wealth projection,<ref name=":3" /> Imperial design puts an emphasis on opulence, style and quality with no expense spared.<ref name=":6">Official The Art of Elite Dangerous art book, August 17 2016</ref> This is apparent in their cities, ships by [[Gutamaya]] and clothing of [[Imperial Citizen|Imperial citizens]].

== History ==
===Departing the Federation===
{{Quote|The origins of the Empire date back to the colonisation of the Achenar system in the middle of the 23rd century. Marlin Duval was a wealthy woman from Earth, who, disenchanted with their administration and authorities, set off with her own colonising fleet to Achenar 6d because it was so far from Earth. Her leadership ended abruptly when her brother Henson oversaw a flying 'accident' in which she perished. The democratic government changed abruptly to one of strict imperial rule and from then on the family assumed leadership. Female children in the family were prevented with genetic techniques, such was the hatred of Marlin Duval's principles and vision of a world in peace. This restriction was gradually phased out over the years, but the succession of Emperors has remained along the male line until recently."|Tourist Beacon 0128, Achenar system<ref name=":7">Tourist Beacon 0128</ref>}}

[[File:Empire_Capitol_Achenar_6D.png|thumb|250px|Capitol, the Empire's capital planet]]
What is now known as the Empire began around in the middle of the 23rd century, with the architect of peace and an anti-Federation activist [[Marlin Duval]].<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/559fe59e9657ba1b5a47e853 Galnet News: The Birth of an Empire]</ref> She had long spoken out against the oppressive Federal administration of the time. Such was her disenchantment that she gathered her family together, along with many supporters, and left the Federation. Marlin led them to a distant star system called Achenar, many light years from Sol, in order to found a new colony based on peaceful ideals.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" /> In 2292,<ref name="EE">[[Elite Encounters RPG]]
</ref> a suitable home was found orbiting Achenar 6, a Class III gas giant, and Achenar 6d was colonised. Now named [[Achenar/Capitol|Capitol]], this moon formed the core world of what would later become the Empire.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" />

The colony started off extremely well, and an administrative council was formed with Marlin at the head, in order to fairly distribute power throughout the colony. As the colony expanded, so did the council, with a determination that any and every situation was dealt with via peaceful methods and dialogue. This arrangement worked very well indeed and the colony continued to prosper.

===Accusations of Genocide===
Imperial historians record that many native species were found on Capitol during colonisation, which the colonists took great care to protect as best they could. Among these species, unbeknownst to the newly-formed republic, were one of the few sapient species to have been encountered by humanity. Imperial scholars have suggested a number of factors led to the extinction of this species, not least of all imported bacteria carried along with the colonists.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/559fe59e9657ba1b5a47e853 Galnet News: The Birth of an Empire]</ref> Within a few short years, this indigenous species had been rendered extinct.

Federal historians, citing Federal decrees of the time, paint a different tale. The official Federal version of events alleges that Capitol was in fact sterilised on the orders of [[Henson Duval]], brother of Marlin Duval, prior to terraforming some years after Marlin's death. Imperial scholars disagree on whether this was due to innocent confusion over misunderstood or misrepresented information, associating plans for the terraforming of nearby world [[Achenar/Conversion|Conversion]] (a project which would not be completed until 2696) with that of the genocide, or a deliberate political smear campaign based on Marlin Duval's antagonistic relationship with the Federation.

Whether mistakenly or not, the Federation threatened retaliation if this action were repeated, later using this event retroactively as the pretext for a failed invasion attempt in 2324AD<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/559fe59e9657ba1b5a47e853 Galnet News: The Birth of an Empire]</ref> which would secure the newborn Empire's standing as a major galactic power.

===The Birth of an Empire===
The original government of Achenar was recorded as a democratic republic, elected senators representing the people and a council of high-ranking politicians acting as an executive body for the republic. Marlin Duval, as the founder and a popular political figure, retained a great deal of political power in this period, but enjoyed only a position of influence within the council rather than the absolute leadership of later Emperors.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" />

In 2296, only four years after the founding of the [[Republic of Achenar]],<ref name="EE" /> Marlin Duval was killed in a shuttle accident, in which her partner and children also perished. No evidence ever surfaced linking her brother Henson to the incident, but even the most loyal Imperial historians openly accept that the event was suspicious in light of his subsequent actions.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" />

Assuming control of the senate as Marlin's closest living heir, Henson Duval quickly disbanded the ruling council and installed himself as leader of the Achenar system's colonies, transforming the Republic into the Empire.<ref name="EE" /> Citing the continued threats made by the Federation and their defencelessness in the face of a military invasion, Henson began a campaign of propaganda rejecting his sister's pacifistic ideals. Such was his passion and power of persuasion that he succeeded in converting the capricious colonists to his doctrines in a remarkably short period of time.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" /> Henson Duval was formally crowned as the first [[Emperor]] of the Empire in 2320.<ref name="TLOTD">Tourist Beacon 0159, The Line of the Duvals</ref>

=== The Battle of Achenar ===
[[File:Imperial-Navy-Fleet.png|thumb|250px|Imperial Navy fleet]]
The war between the Federation and [[Achenar]] (as it was then) was notable as the first large-scale interstellar conflict. Much has been made over the years of the Federation’s reasons for invading Achenar, in particular the claim that the annihilation of the native sentient species was little more than a slim pretext. While it was certainly true that the principal reason for the military action was Achenar’s refusal to join the Federation, it is also worth noting that the protection of xeno-culture and life forms was a key tenet of the Federation’s founding.<ref name=":8">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/19-JUL-3301 A Clash of Titans]
</ref>

Under the command of [[Admiral Vincent|Admiral]] [[Richard Morgan]], a [[fleet]] was assembled at [[Beta Hydri]] and began its transit to Achenar towards the end of 2323. That region of space was relatively unexplored and thinly populated at the time, meaning that the fleet lacked the logistical support needed for a mission of this scale.<ref name=":8" />

Despite a long and fragile supply line, Morgan chose to engage the defenders in a single large battle. Achenar was alerted to the plan and laid an ambush for the invaders, applying the infamous pack-hunting formation against the Federal fleet initially, then against its supply lines.<ref name=":8" />

Throughout 2324 the Federal fleet continued to try and establish a foothold in the system, but with little success. The constant attrition took its toll on the invaders and in 2325 Achenar counterattacked in what is now remembered as the ‘Great Battle of Liberation’. Every local ship, civilian and military, was pressed into service in a coordinated attack against every element of the invasion fleet.<ref name=":8" />

The battle succeeded in pushing the Federal fleet out of Achenar and they retreated to their base in Beta Hydri. Bolstered by improved supply, the Federal fleet held its ground. Skirmishing between the two navies continued for another fifty years. During this time, and seeing the need for a buffer zone around their home system, [[Henson Duval]] expanded into the nearby systems. This heralded the change from a single-system colony to a pan-system empire, and so the Empire as we know it today was born.<ref name=":8" />

=== Terraforming ===
[[Emperor]] [[Gaylen Trasken Duval]]'s passion for the arts and very high standards of living saw a rapid population increase in Imperial systems. Massive migration from [[Independent Systems|independent]], [[GalCop]] and [[Federation]] worlds saw an accompanying increase in prosperity.<ref name=":9">Tourist Beacon 0145 Terraforming</ref>

To deal with the rapid rise in population across many worlds, the Empire began terraforming of [[Cemiess]] 2 in 3080. This put paid to Federal ambitions in the system. A colonial charter had been established since 3055, but lack of funds had prevented any expansion. The act of approving the Imperial settlement proved to be the last of Gaylen Trasken Duval who died shortly afterwards, he was 109 years of age.<ref name=":9" />

===Recent events - 3300 on===
In 3300, Emperor [[Hengist Duval]] fell gravely ill, throwing the Imperial succession into question as his son and designated heir, [[Harold Duval]], was widely viewed as unsuitable to rule the Empire.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=560d50221f Newsletter #52]</ref> On December 19, Hengist appeared before the Imperial Senate to decree Harold was not of sound mind and could not succeed him to the throne.<ref>[http://elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/?read=19DEC3300fce3b0de3f373020e6cf3b5c58d73141 Heir to the Throne Officially Mad]</ref> Senator [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval|Arissa Lavigny]], Hengist's illegitimate daughter with [[Florence Lavigny]], was touted as likely to be named the next heir, and on December 22, Hengist announced he would marry Florence and thus solidify Arissa's claim; Arissa changed her last name to Lavigny-Duval.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/news?read=22DEC3300f8b120575cdb102684c7d394a21de3e8 Emperor To Marry Sweetheart]</ref> Hengist's illness subsequently worsened and he entered a coma, causing the wedding to postponed through July 3301.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/27b34f18704d470bd0e0f8a09721a81f488b7ee4 Emperor in Coma]</ref>

Hengist awoke from his coma on July 14, 3301, and rapidly recovered.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55a4dc5d9657ba6d253de737 Long Live the Emperor!]</ref> The wedding was initially scheduled for July 29, then finalized for August 5. Dignitaries from across human space attended the ceremony, including Federal [[Shadow President]] [[Felicia Winters]]. However, the ceremony was interrupted when [[Brendan Paul Darius]], a high-ranking Imperial official and member of the ultra-traditionalist faction [[Emperor's Dawn]], assassinated Hengist Duval.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55d6e83e9657badf472c7ad6 Emperor’s Killer Not Working Alone?]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c1d0099657bafd440d630d Emperor Hengist Duval Attacked During Wedding]
</ref> The Imperial succession was again thrown into question, with Hengist's granddaughter [[Aisling Duval]] jockeying for the position. On October 6, the matter was finally settled when Arissa Lavigny-Duval was declared Emperor by a vote of the Imperial Senate, and she was formally crowned on October 18, 3301.<ref name=":4">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/561397259657ba7007435572 Senate Declares Arissa Lavigny-Duval Emperor]
</ref>

That same month, Senator [[Denton Patreus]] waged a military campaign to eradicate Emperor's Dawn. Many Emperor's Dawn bases across Imperial and Federal space were destroyed, and on February 5, 3302, Patreus declared the group had been wiped out. In recognition of Patreus's service, Emperor Arissa promoted him to Admiral of the Fleet, giving him command of the Imperial Navy.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/56cae5a39657bade449aaddb Galactic News: Denton Patreus Receives Promotion]</ref>

By 3303, tensions between the Empire and the Federation have become heightened as both superpowers have significantly increased military spending and capital ship construction. The Empire expanded into the Pleiades star cluster and established a number of outposts in the HR 1185 system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/58de2f2515ac1cf85c132945 Galactic News: Empire Expands into the Pleiades]
</ref> Proxy conflicts have broken out in the vicinity of the Pleiades Nebula as the Empire and Federation sought to monopolize access to Alien Structures and Meta-Alloys.

On June 19, 3303, following an apparent attack by [[Thargoids]] on a Federal fleet, Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval urged her citizens to remain calm and assured them that humanity had overcome seemingly insurmountable odds in the past.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5947bb8ef0522a25d9666976 Galactic News: Galactic Leaders Address Thargoid Discovery]
</ref>

By September 3303, speculation was rife that tensions between the Empire and Federation were thawing and the cold war was ending after the three superpowers set aside their differences to sponsor the creation of [[Aegis]]. Commentators opined that because neither the Empire nor the Federation had succeeded in establishing a monopoly over Meta-Alloys, both sides wanted to back down and save face.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/59a92dbb2b36fd286819e7e5 Galactic News: Cold War Thawing?]</ref> Despite these reports, some Imperial pundits expressed doubt that the Federation could be trusted to uphold their end of any truce.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/59b115cad1c3406265302efd Galactic News: Voices of Dissent]</ref>

On September 21, 3303, following a second attack by Thargoid ships that destroyed a Federal fleet in Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55, the Empire and the other two superpowers widened Aegis' remit to focus on both research and defence. The organization's budget was dramatically increased, and it recruited the [[Engineers]] [[Liz Ryder]] and [[Professor Palin]] to produce a new anti-Thargoid weapon and a scanner for Thargoid ships, respectively.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/59c3a108ced3ff7f807f54b7 Galactic News: Aegis to Widen Remit]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/59c3cb9dffff1a05c9770bdd Community Goal: Engineers Appeal for Thargoid Material]</ref>

On October 6, 3303, authorities in the Pleiades Nebula reported that the Federation had completely withdrawn its ships from the region, likely marking the end of the Federal-Imperial cold war over meta-alloys. The Empire was expected to follow suit in the coming days. Political commentators suggested that the attitude of cooperation brought about by the joint formation of Aegis, as well as escalating Thargoid attacks in the Pleiades, had been the catalyst for the withdrawal.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/59d7526d8101dd5da464f2fa Galactic News: Federation Withdraws from Pleiades]</ref> The Empire's own withdrawal was confirmed by regional authorities on October 11.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/59ddfbc6122be924b4645a7d Galactic News: Empire Pulls Out of Pleiades]</ref>

==Society==
The Empire is based on a ''cliens'' system. Society is strictly stratified, with people being able to move between strata (lower strata particularly) based on money, patronage and influence.<ref name=":1" /> [[Nobility]], [[royalty]] and wealthy individuals are members of the upper class of Imperial society.

Its high living standards, outlandishly wealthy companies and sophisticated technology and design have made it an attractive place for the wealthy and famous to call home. The Empire has a fascinating political system, rampant nationalism, obsession with wealth projection, and a dark underbelly of legalised slavery.<ref name=":3">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books The Empire Sourcebook excerpt]</ref>

The [[Imperial Museum of Culture]] is located on [[Eotienses A 3|Eotienses A 3]]. It has historical artworks such as sculptures.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ba38461092bf134fa0fe019 Historical Sculptures Stolen - 18 SEP 3304]</ref>

=== Honour and Status ===
The Empire values both status and honour very highly indeed. So whilst it is acceptable to flaunt wealth, treating people well is a question of honour – and this includes [[slaves]]. Having an unpaid debt is seen as utterly dishonourable – an honourable [[Imperial Citizen]] would sell themselves into [[slavery]] to clear a debt they couldn’t otherwise clear.<ref name=":1" /> The [[Imperial Slave Association]] concerns the treatment and transportation of [[Imperial Slaves|imperial slaves]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/21-AUG-3301 Imperial Slave Association Audited]</ref>

Imperial society is based on honour. The values resemble the ancient Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas] and Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido].<ref name=":2">http://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/features/elite-dangerous-creator-talks-sci-fi-politics-and-whats-next-w492781</ref> Dignitas is the sum of the personal clout and influence that a citizen acquires throughout his or her life. When weighing the ''dignitas'' of a particular individual, factors such as personal reputation, moral standing, and ethical worth has to be considered, along with the person's entitlement to respect and proper treatment.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept)</ref> Additionally like Bushido, Imperial honour has moral values which stress some combination of sincerity, frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honour until death.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido</ref>

It was shaming to do something that put people in a bad state. The poorhouses still happened, but sensibly, people were supposed to look after each other.<ref name=":2" />

Former [[Senator]] [[Kahina Tijani Loren]] was quoted as saying ''"We Imperials often do get accused of being arrogant and overbearing, but at least we're good at it.''"<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/7c0cd42ca1cf41eef5ab43a40cfbce2fc828f4d9 Prism Senator Continues to Woo Federation Residents]
</ref>

[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Empire-City.png|thumb|250px|Empire city]]

Imperial Citizens like to project their wealth.<ref name=":3" /> They prefer opulence, style and quality with no expense spared.<ref name=":6" /> This is visible in their cities, ships by [[Gutamaya]] and clothing.

Imperial citizens view [[Ngadandari Fire Opals]] as a status symbol. Their mesmerizing fire-like reflections represent the fire of the birth of the Empire. Their high market value has lead to the planet Ngadandari being systematically strip-mined by Imperial slaves.<ref>In-game description of Ngadandari Fire Opals</ref>

=== Family ===
In many Imperial families there's little direct interaction between the parents and their children other than at ceremonial events where they are required to perform roles. Children are attended by [[Imperial Slaves]] from a young age. Children within the privileged upper echelons of the Empire are indoctrinated into Imperial style, intonation, dress and decorum as befitted their parent's socioeconomic status in society.<ref>[[Elite: Reclamation]]</ref>

=== Technology ===
The Empire relies less on technology such as [[robotics]] and artificial intelligence. Instead [[slaves]] and [[cloning|clones]] do the work which machines usually perform in other parts of the universe.<ref name=":1" /><ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Wanted-Dangerous-Gavin-Deas/dp/1473201284 Elite: Wanted (Elite: Dangerous)] novel by Gavin Deas
</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ElitePress/comments/52ahu4/lore_request_imperial_cloning_process/</ref>

=== Discrimination ===
People who don't speak with the quirky accent of [[Imperial Citizen|Imperial Citizens]] are shunned in the [[Achenar]] system, especially if they are from a Federation world.<ref>In-game Achenar system description</ref> A person with a Federation accent is met with scorn unless money can be made out of them.<ref name=":0">Tourist Beacon 0160</ref>

At the [[Imperial Palace]], foreigners are welcomed by palace staff who use subtle pro-Empire propaganda in an attempt to undermine the Federation. These greetings aren't extended outside palace grounds.<ref name=":0" />

The Imperial accent evolved out of Achenarians who tried to mock the standard Federation diction. It accentuates certain vowels. To foreigners their speech sounds like a whine.<ref name=":0" />

=== Public Holidays ===
[[Imperial Citizen|Imperial Citizens]] and sympathizers occasionally do the act of [[basking]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/37wmt2/ootl_on_the_whole_empire_bask_meme/</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="1"
! Date
! Name
! Notes
|-
| 2 January
| [[Empire Day]]
| A national holiday in the Empire on January 2nd.
|-
| 18 October
| Ascension Day
| The accession of a new Emperor is an official holiday.<ref name=":5" /> Arissa Lavigny-Duval was crowned on 18 October 3301.
|-
| Once per wedding
| [[Imperial Wedding]]
| The wedding day of the Emperor is a public holiday.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b1fb9c9657ba0e3ae7daa3 Dignitaries Start Arriving on Capitol]</ref>
|}

== Population ==
The Empire has an estimated population of 1,827,811,882,230 (1.827 trillion) as of February 3304 CE.<ref name=":10">https://eddb.io/system Empire populated systems</ref> It is the second most populous [[Galactic Superpower|superpower]] in the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. [[Imperial Citizen]] populate 5,257 [[Star Systems|star systems]], primarily in the [[Core Systems]].<ref name=":10" /> Many more Imperial systems are uninhabited.

=== Leading Population Centers ===
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="1"
!Rank
! '''System'''
! Allegiance
! Population
|-
|1
|Ch'eng
|Empire
|19,968,361,854
|-
|2
| LTT 9810
| Empire
| 17,318,896,055
|-
|3
|Amenta
|Empire
|17,258,804,440
|-
|4
|[[Achenar]]
|Empire
|16,380,047,759
|-
|5
|Ra
|Empire
|15,739,714,503
|-
|6
|HR 1475
|Empire
|15,726,987,123
|-
|7
|Buricasses
|Empire
|15,529,586,076
|-
|8
|Grebegus
|Empire
|15,089,119,076
|-
|9
|Shinigami
|Empire
|15,000,000,000
|-
|10
|LTT 9605
|Empire
|14,965,900,182
|}

== Imperial Law ==
Law is seen and enforced very differently in the Empire. The [[Emperor]] is the sovereign ruler of the Empire and above the law. [[Senators]] are responsible for enforcing the Emperor’s laws, but the Senators themselves are above the law. They can order executions, and can even kill people themselves, though sometimes (rarely) they may be held to account for their actions by the Emperor. Some Senators are warlike and may take over systems in the name of the Empire, to get the spoils, and they may get a good deal of support as a result. Some Senators do not tolerate [[slavery]], and regularly speak out against it, but from the basis of honour - not suggesting it should not be legal. In the Empire, very little is illegal, but many things are frowned upon, like excessive use of narcotics. [[Cloning]] and [[genetic engineering]] are allowed in the Empire.<ref name=":1">[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Newsletter #22]</ref><ref name=":7">Tourist Beacon 0128</ref><ref name=":5" />

There are various [[Security Forces|security forces]] that enforce the law in Imperial space.
* The [[Imperial Internal Security Service]] are responsible for domestic security throughout the Empire.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55dee0699657ba6f7b5b8fdc Imperial Internal Security Service Requests Exploration Data]</ref>
* The [[Imperial Intelligence Service]] is an intelligence agency in the Empire.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55c1d0809657bafa440d630e Emperor Hengist Duval Dead]</ref>
* The [[Imperial Diplomatic Corps]] operates embassies in most foreign systems, but the IDC has far-reaching powers too and unlike other police units has jurisdiction throughout the Empire.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0234</ref>
* The [[Imperial Guard]] is an elite Imperial security force responsible for the defense of the Achenar system and the protection of the Emperor, the Imperial Palace, and certain senators.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/18-OCT-3301</ref>
* [[Omega Company]] is an [[Advanced Tactical Response]] unit that operates in Imperial space.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ocPr8DlBQs YouTube: Elite Dangerous: Beyond - Chapter One Content Livestream - Part 1]</ref>
* The [[Imperial Navy]] is the naval warfare force of the Empire.

==Government==
===Leadership===
[[File:Arissa Lavigny-Duval.png|thumb|250px|Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]
The [[Emperor]] is the head of state and head of government of the Empire. Monarchs of the [[Imperial Family]] have ruled the Empire since the coronation of [[Henson Duval]] in 2320.<ref name="TLOTD">Tourist Beacon 0159, The Line of the Duvals</ref><ref name="EE" />

The line of succession to the Imperial throne is generally hereditary except if there is no suitable candidate acceptable to the [[Imperial Senate]].<ref name=":5" /> When ascended to the throne, the emperor rules until death.

Traditionally, all [[Emperor|Emperors]] are members of [[Imperial Family]], which stretches back to the Empire's founding. [[Hengist Duval]], the previous Emperor, changed Imperial law to allow female descendants of the Duvals to be crowned Emperor, clearing the way for [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] to be named his heir. Due to Hengist Duval's decree that [[Prince]] [[Harold Duval]] was not sound of mind, there was no clear successor. Thus after the assassination of Hengist Duval an election was held by the Senate and Arissa was chosen as the next Emperor by a vote of the Imperial Senate. She is the 16th and current Emperor of the Empire.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":4" />

===Imperial Senate===
All [[Senators]] and the [[Emperor]] can sit in the [[Imperial Senate]], but it is rare that all participate at the same time. The [[Chancellor]] is a Senator with additional powers, and he or she runs any debates in the Senate. They are appointed by the Emperor. It is otherwise structurally flat by law, but in practice has power blocks within it, led by the more important/powerful Senators. Not all Senators are equal. There are regular votes on issues of the day, and the Senator’s voting power is the total number of [[Imperial Citizen|Citizens]] (in turn represented by [[Client|Clients]], and blocks of Clients by [[Patron|Patrons]]) they currently represent. They are influenced by their most powerful Patrons – who in turn are not all equal, and Patrons may move their block to another Senator at a whim, particularly if they feel their current Senator is not representing the views of their Clients. Senators can lose Patrons quickly if their actions are unpopular, but bear in mind a Senator sets tax rates and healthcare for all those that support them, so can effectively bribe Patrons to ally themselves with them. The most powerful Senators can have a hundred or more times the voting power than others, and a Senate majority can be just a few of the major Senators, but honour requires that the views of all Senators are listened to politely. Before voting against them.<ref name=":5" />

[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Imperial-Palace-Concept-Art.png|thumb|250px|Imperial Palace concept art]]
Historically the Imperial Senate used to always physically sit in the [[Senate House]] on [[Capitol]] (Achenar 6d). It is near to the [[Imperial Palace]]. Technically it still does sit there, but in practice most Senators "sit" virtually by remote projection – though by tradition there are a number of events (like the accession of a new Emperor, and on Empire Day (January 2nd) where it is considered proper and polite to attend physically, where a party atmosphere descends on Capitol as the entourages of each Senator arrive in their finery.<ref name=":5" />

There are Senators that have come up from the Military, or by corporate success – but by the very nature of Patronage, and the cost of the petitions, it can be very exclusive, with family inheritance being important too.<ref name=":5" />

There are no elections, and Senators serve for life unless their title is revoked. A Senator represents a group of Patrons, who in turn represent [[Client|Clients]], and each of those represents a group of [[Imperial Citizen|Citizens]]. This representation is public. Anyone can see who is currently supporting each Senator (Patron, Client), and their numbers. There are 1,000 Senators by Imperial Decree, dating back to the first Emperor a thousand years ago. A very popular [[Patron]] can petition to become a Senator if he or she thinks they could represent more Citizens than one of the least popular Senators. That less popular Senator the petitioner chooses to target has the opportunity to rally support against the challenger for seven days, but as does the popular Patron, and at the end of that period a decision is made based on their support, and that Patron cannot petition again for 1 Earth year if they are unsuccessful. Similarly a deposed Senator cannot petition to become a Senator again for a year. Posting a petition has a cost (1 billion [[credits]], paid to the Emperor) to prevent time wasters, which is returned if the petition succeeds. When a Senator dies or chooses to retire, usually their chosen successor takes their Senatorial seat. Most Senators will have such a chosen successor already working closely in their entourage, and familiar and friendly with their most powerful Patrons so continuity is assured; as a result generally their petitions are unopposed. Sometimes multiple petitions are made for the same Senatorial opening, which can happen when a Senator and their entourage dies in the same event, so this is the nearest the Empire gets to an election, with the most popular succeeding in their petition.<ref name=":5" />

A controversial issue can result in a sudden mass realignment of Patrons, but this can happen at any time; the system is pretty dynamic.<ref name=":5" />

Similarly there are not just senatorial petitions as above, but there are petitions for Patrons, Clients, and Citizens. A citizen petition is where a slave or child of a Citizen, or even a foreigner, petitions to become an [[Imperial Citizen]]. For children this is a fairly informal process, which is really a coming-of-age party with a brief ceremony at the start, which happens when they reach 21 years old. Apart from the [[Emperor]], royal standing is separate from political standing. Knights, [[Prince|Princes]] etc exist, and only a few get involved in politics – and then it is mostly by influencing and supporting friendly Senators from behind the scenes, but there is nothing stopping them also becoming Senators.<ref name=":5" />

Effectively all Imperial systems have representation, but indirectly. Every [[Imperial Citizen]] has a right to representation by a Client. Every [[Client]] has a right to be represented by a [[Patron]], and every Patron a Senator. Senators generally represent power bases – which can be many systems or a specific interest group, and typically many hundred Patrons – though it is up to the Senator how many Patrons they have. There is not a fixed number. So if a system has just one Imperial Citizen living there, they will have representation in the Senate – but most likely only indirectly through their Patrons. It is likely there is a Patron at the head of each of the larger Imperial Minor Factions for example, but not a Senator.<ref name=":5" />

[[Senators]] represent their Patrons as they see fit. Senators can also hold other roles, like [[Admiral of the Fleet]], [[Chancellor]], Leader of the House (runs the Senate hearings when the Emperor and Chancellor are not present). Senators can also have private interests, and generally represent one or more [[Corporations]] – often with large personal shareholdings in them. They are fully entitled to be biased towards their own interests, and generally do, as long as most of their Patrons hold much the same interests. Senators are above the law, subject only to a decree from the Emperor, and through history it has even been known for Senators to go to battle against each other.<ref name=":5">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=225156 Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous] by Michael Brookes</ref>

== Key systems ==
[[File:Emerald-Moon-in-Cemiess.png|thumb|250px|Emerald, a terraformed moon in the Cemiess system]]

These are key Imperial [[Star Systems|star systems]].
* [[Achenar]] - The capital and founding system of the [[Empire]]. It includes the capital planet [[Capitol]].
* [[Eotienses]] - Home system and headquarters of Senator [[Denton Patreus]] and the [[Imperial Museum of Culture]].
* [[Cubeo]] - Headquarters of [[Aisling Duval]].
* [[Cemiess]] - Home system of [[Aisling Duval]].
* [[Kamadhenu]] - Headquarters of Emperor [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]].
* [[Synteini]] - Home system and headquarters of [[Zemina Torval]].
* [[Prism]] - Home system of former Senator [[Kahina Tijani Loren]].
* [[Facece]] - The Empire's most important military bastion and headquarters of the [[Imperial Navy]].<ref name="EE" /> It's the home system of Senator [[Anders Blaine]].<ref>Tourist Beacon 0155</ref>''<nowiki/>''

==Faction information==
===Ranks===
{{:Empire/Ranks}}

===Faction ships===
* [[Majestic Class Interdictor]]
* [[Imperial Cutter]]
* [[Imperial Clipper]]
* [[Imperial Courier]]
* [[Imperial Eagle]]
* [[Imperial Fighter]]

===Permits===
{{For|a list of Permits|Permits/Empire}}

Permits are required to access certain systems that are otherwise locked out by the computer of your [[Frame Shift Drive]] (FSD).

Such permits are rewarded by the controlling faction for that locked system, when you become friendly with that faction, by accomplishing missions such as "Imperial dispatch" and receiving ranks. You can often find that faction on a station outside the main system they control.

Once you have finished several dispatch quests, simply visit the Bulletin Board at any of the faction's stations to accept a job titled "Imperial invitation". Accepting the job automatically adds the permit to your FSD computer.

== Videos ==
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</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery hideaddbutton="true">
EmpireInsignia.png|Insignia of The Empire
Empire_Capitol_Achenar_6D.png|Capitol, the Empire's capital planet
Imperial-Navy-Fleet.png|Imperial Navy fleet
Arissa Lavigny-Duval.png|Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval
Elite-Dangerous-Imperial-Palace-Concept-Art.png|Imperial Palace concept art
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[:Category:Imperial key people|Imperial Key People]]
* [[Imperial Palace]]
* [[Imperial Senate]]
* [[Imperial Museum of Culture]]
* [[Emperor's Dawn]]
* [[Events]]

==References==
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[[Category:Factions]]
[[Category:Empire]]
[[Category:Organizations]]
[[Category:Galactic Superpower]]
[[Category:Governments]]

Capital Ship

2018-11-02T02:33:22Z

173.87.39.127: /* Fleet Carrier */

'''Capital Ships''' are large ships that serve various functions like exploration, transportation, military and tourism. These are generally larger than other ships in a fleet and executive controlled rather than direct controlled. These can be split into combat and non-combat capital ships.

=== '''Combat Capital Ships''' ===
* [[battlecruiser|Battlecruisers]] - [[Farragut Battle Cruiser]] and [[Majestic Class Interdictor]]
* [[Battleship|Battleships]]
* [[Carrier|Carriers]] - [[Fleet Carrier]]
* [[Megaships]] - such as the [[Wells-class Carrier]] which is a Flight Operations [[Carrier]]

=== Non-Combat Capital Ships ===
* [[Megaships]] - such as [[Bulk Cruiser|Bulk Cruisers]] have a broad range of non-combat roles.

Currently, the capital ships are piloted by NPCs. Frontier said in their roadmap that they intend to add the "availability of giant ‘executive control’ ships to players" in a future update.<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=1824c0b05a#Lifetime%20Exp Newsletter #29]</ref>

== History ==
Traditionally, capital ship was a term for large and powerful warships. These were the most important ships in a navy and generally larger than other warships in their fleet.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_ship</ref>

== Farragut Battle Cruiser ==
[[File:Farragut-Battle-Cruiser-Surface.png|thumb|200px|Farragut Battle Cruiser and a Vulture]]

The '''[[Farragut Battle Cruiser]]''' is the mainstay capital ship of the [[Federation]]. Heavily armed with classified weaponry, the Farragut stretches over two kilometers long. The backbone of the Federal Navy, it also forms the central core of the Federation Intervention fleet.

The battle cruiser is capable of transporting and operating whole groups of [[Federal Corvette|Federal Corvettes]], alongside housing multiple [[F63 Condor]] squadrons. It cannot be piloted by players.

== Majestic Class Interdictor ==
[[File:Interdictor-cho-highRES.png|thumb|200px|Majestic Class Interdictor]]The '''[[Majestic Class Interdictor]]''' is a capital ship type of the [[Empire]]. It has an array of weaponry including Modular Interceptor Guns and Railguns. It's 1904 meters long.

== Megaships ==
[[File:Gnosis-Megaship.jpg|thumb|200px|The Gnosis megaship]]

There are several types of [[Megaship|'''Megaships''']] in the [[galaxy]]. These are capital ships of a different class, often [[station]]-sized. The main types are [[Bulk Cruiser]], Flight Operations [[Carrier]] and [[Generation ships|Generation Ships]]. These were added since update v2.3, The Commanders.

== Fleet Carrier ==
The '''[[Fleet Carrier]]''' is a very large, dockable vessel that will act as a mobile base of operations for [[Squadrons]]. This will be the first player owned capital ship type. Originally scheduled for the Q4 2018 update of [[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]], it was pushed back a bit to allow the team to fully focus on the exploration and mining improvements in that update - the team knows what they want to do with the FCs and are "keen to bring them in", but want to ensure proper time is devoted to them.

== Player Owned Capital Ships ==
In The Commanders Livestream, a viewer asked "any chance of playing capital ships in the future?", David Braben answered: "it's on the list, but a long way down it, because there's a lot of gameplay to make it work. The issue is what we call the difference between direct control and executive control. Where rather than flying by the seat of your pants you're giving orders to a giant ship. Because you can't expect it to change course very rapidly and that sort of thing. So it's certainly a long-term possibility, but it's long-term."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McJgSVJQGG8 Elite Dangerous 2.3 - The Commanders Release Livestream]</ref>

== Capital Ship Dock ==

[[File:Capital-Ship-Dock-Facece-Topaz.png|thumb|200px|Capital Ship Dock - Facece - Topaz]]

The [[Capital Ship Dock|Capital Ship Dock]] is where capital ships get serviced for construction, maintenance and repairs.

== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Capital Ship]]
[[Category:Guides]]

Keelback

2018-10-12T11:10:55Z

173.87.39.127: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
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}}
{{Quote|This is Lakon Spaceways' new combat trader-class vessel, designed for hostile-environment deliveries and light support duties. It is based on the Type-6 frame but with extra weapon hardpoints. It has a reduced cargo capacity to support a higher class of powerplant, and can even accommodate a fighter bay. Its durability is improved by better defence capabilities for armour and shields. Its similar silhouette to the Type 6 makes it a suitable vessel for commerce raiding or convoy protection.|In-game description}}
The '''Keelback''' is a freighter ship with enhanced combat capabilities based on a Type-6 Transporter chassis. It debuted in the 1.5 "Ships" update on December 2015. It was first mentioned in a list from the ''Answers from the Devs'' where it said it is an upcoming ship.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=191898&page=3&p=2952777#post2952777 Answers from the Devs 15/10/15]</ref>

As this had never been heard of, people speculated that it was an alternative name to the [[Panther Clipper]]. However, on a stream David Braben revealed that it is a ship similar to the Lakon [[Type-6 Transporter]], but with better weapon hardpoints.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdP1DmRYco8&t=32m22s Elite Dangerous - On the Horizon Episode 4 - Q&A with David Braben 6PM GMT - 04/11/2015 ]</ref> It also has a better power plant at the cost of fewer internal compartments.
==Overview==
The Keelback is advertised as a well-armed trader; being able to haul large cargos without the need of an escort, similar to the [[Type-9]], and particularly similar to the [[Type-10 Defender|Type-10]].

Like the [[Type-10 Defender|Type-10]] the Keelback sacrifices cargo space to improve combat effectiveness; though not nearly to the same degree. In comparison to the [[Type-6]], the Keelback has 16T less potential cargo space, a rather large amount in the early game. Combined with its higher cost, lower jump range, higher rebuy and generating tougher NPC pirates, the Keelback is not as good of a trader as the cheaper Type-6, but it is more than capable and is still the second best ship at the role in the price range and much cheaper than the [[Federal Dropship]] or [[Python]] as an armed medium trader.

In combat, the Keelback retains the 2 Hardpoints of its base model and now has two additional medium hardpoints as well. While this is a large improvement; the type-6 has the same damage output as a [[Sidewinder MkI|Sidewinder]], so the comparison is rather irrelevant. Compared to ships of its price range, such as [[Viper]]s, [[Asp Scout]]s, and [[Diamondback]]s, the Keelback has the lowest damage output of the range. It can easily be out-damaged by most ships in its price tier and only has marginally better shielding and armour. However, the Keelback makes up for this with its ability to mount a [[Fighter Hanger]]. With combined firepower of itself and its fighter the Keelback can easily out-damage all ships in its price range, however, this does mean losing a huge amount of cargo space for both Hanger and [[Shield Generator]]. The rather poor maneuverability and speeds make the Keelback ineffective at [[Supercruise]] interdicting. All in all the Keelback can make for a good [[Pirate]] or [[Bounty Hunter]] for a commander looking to utilise fighters and has good cargo space for plundered loot.

As an explorer, the Keelback has less range than the Type-6, due to its higher weight. Combined with worse compartment space, the Keelback is a slightly worse ship in the role than the Type-6.

The Keelback has one role it shines in; as a [[Miner]]. With its two medium hardpoints, large cargo space, fighter bay for protection and smaller size the Keelback is one of the best ships available for the job and is by far the cheapest ship that is extremely effective in the role. Due to its small size, many rich pilots can still make good use of the ship for its impressive mining potential. Because fighter hangers make for great protection for a miner, it may even be more appealing than ships such as the [[Asp Explorer]] or [[Federal Dropship]].

Overall the Keelback is a multi-purpose ship, capable of exploration, combat and trading while excelling at mining. Compared to similar ships such as the [[Asp Scout]] the ship generally does a much better job but has a much lower jump range. The Keelback is a good option for its price range for a multi-purpose ship.

Two medium hardpoints are located on top of the ship, very close to the cockpit, and two small hardpoints are located on the bottom of the ship a bit further back than the medium hardpoints. One of three utility mounts is located on the nose of the ship directly above the frontal landing gear piece, and two more on top and at the back. The interior is identical to that of the Type-6, however, it has a second seat situated behind the pilot and is capable of [[Multicrew]]. The ship also has unique rotating engine pods on each side that fill in the black gaps that were present on the T6. These are purely cosmetic, however.

The Keelback has an available 12 piece cosmetic ship kit that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net/usd/game-extras/elite-dangerous-game-extras/keelback-ship-kit.html Frontier store], allowing 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==
It can usually be purchased at Large population (5m +) and greater systems.
{| 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
|-
|LHS-262
|Boodt Station
|01/24/2017
|
|-
|San Tu
|Chomsky Terminal
|3/5/18
|
|-
|Kolyawa
|Remec Gateway
|2018/05/09
|15% discount
|-
|Chamunda
|Gidzenko Ring
|15/12/2015
|
|-
|Tacahuti
|Jones Terminal
|15/12/2015
|
|-
|Karid
|Araki Port
|15/12/2015
|
|-
|Liburodo
|Landsteiner Mines
|16/12/2015
|
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|16/12/2015
|
|-
|Ross 129
|Yang Hub
|12/12/2017
|
|-
|Harma
| Gabriel Enterprise
|16/12/2015
|
|-
|Kakas
|Kube-McDowell Enterprise
|17/12/2015
|
|-
|Phra Mool
|Darlton Orbital
|17/12/2015
|
|-
|Eravate
|Cleve Hub
|17/12/2015
|
|-
|Korovii System
|Moore Gateway
|17/12/2015
|
|-
|LP 128-9
|Fisher Port
|18/02/2014
|
|-
|HIP 16607
|Thome Gateway
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|Minarii
|Ferguson Horizons
|19/12/2015
|
|-
|LP 336-4
|Bolotov City
|21/12/2015
|
|-
|Byel Taca
|Melroy Horizons
|22/12/2015
|
|-
|Wababa
|Roelofs Station
|23/12/2015
|
|-
|61 Virginis
|Furukawa Port
|24/12/2015
|
|-
|Jen Elabog
|Sarich Port
|24/12/2015
|
|-
|Iota Persei
|Walker City
|25/12/2015
|
|-
|Kremainn
|Wohler Terminal
|26/12/2015
|
|-
|Cemiess
|Shoemaker City
|30/12/2015
|
|-
|CPD-28 332
|Hopkins Station
|30/12/2015
|
|-
|Tarutaalli
|Mayer City
|08/01/2016
|
|-
|Kurichchan
|Levinson Gateway
|16/01/2016
|
|-
|109 Piscium
|Ising Dock
|16/01/2016
|15% Discount
|-
|Neche
|Descartes Station
|28/01/2016
|
|-
|Freng
|Bear City
|03/04/2016
|
|-
|34 Pegasi
|Henderson Dock
|04/23/2016
|
|-
|Meliae
|Whitson Hub
|14/02/2017
|
|-
|Cubeo
|Medupe City
|18/03/2017
|
|-
|Rakapila
|Stone Enterprise
|30/06/2017
|
|-
|Svara
|Griffin Dock
|09/07/2017
|
|-
|Basuki An
|Jacobi Hub
|24/02/2018
|
15% Discount
|-
|LTT 7421
|Lukyanenko Vision
|12/10/2018
|}

==Outfitting==
: ''Main article: [[Outfitting]]''
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Keelback.
{| class="article-table" border="1" style="text-align: center;"
! 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|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]]
| F|| 1|| 1
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]]|| F|| 1|| 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty''|| --|| --|| 2
|-
| ''Empty''|| --|| --|| 2
|-
| rowspan="3" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty''|| -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty''|| -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty''|| -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]]
| I|| 1|| 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]]|| E|| 4|| 4
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]]|| E|| 4|| 4
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]]|| E|| 4|| 4
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]]
| E|| 1|| 1
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]]
| E|| 3|| 3
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]]
| E|| 2|| 2
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [16x]|| C|| 4|| 4
|-
| rowspan="6" |[[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [16x]
| E|| 4|| 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [16x]
| E|| 4|| 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [4x]
| E|| 2|| 4
|-
|[[Shield Generator]]
|E
|3
|3
|-
|[[Cargo Rack]] [2x]
|E
|1
|2
|-
|[[Discovery Scanner|BDS]]
|E
|1
|2
|}
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''

== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:ELITE_DANGEROUS_-_SHIP_COMMERCIAL_-_KEELBACK
File:PS4_-_Elite_Dangerous_-_Keelback
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Keelback1.png|Keelback
keelback5.png|Frontal view
keelback2.png|Rear of the ship
keelback3.png|Top of the ship
keelback4.png|Bottom of the ship, note the enormous fighter bay
keelback8.png|Thrusters are revamped compared to the T6
keelback9.png|The cockpit
20160805170213_1.jpg|An image of a Wild Keelback In its Natural Habitat.
bp-keelback.png|Lakon Keelback Blueprint
Keelback Hangar.jpg|Keelback Hangar
Keelback Cockpit.jpg|Keelback cockpit
Keelback-Planet-Space.png|Keelback with a planet and space
</gallery>

== References ==
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