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Imperial Cutter

2019-12-01T02:34:05Z

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{{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 pride of Gutamaya's shipyards, the Imperial Cutter is a formidable all-rounder. With sufficient armour and shielding to withstand all but the most determined attacks, and a total of seven hardpoints, the Cutter boasts an intimidating combat profile, while its substantial cargo hold makes It a solid choice for traders. |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. As the most expensive ship on the market excluding [[Fleet Carrier|Fleet Carriers]], 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 [[hardpoints]]: 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, but not including the body's linear-shaped external lights.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/85gcdb/imperial_cutter_lights_changing_from_blue_to_red/</ref> 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 also has a staggering mass lock factor of 26, the highest of all ships except the [[Thargoid Interceptor]], so it can only be mass locked by Interceptors and other Cutters.

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.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Azha
|Locke Gateway
|Sep. 30, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|V374 Pegasi
|MacKellar Hub
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Izanagi
|Manakov Ring
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Oto
|Gauss City
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Walgal
|Carpenter City
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Llyr
|Baraniecki Vision
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Kaiakul
|Barlowe Station
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Regir
|Grushin Dock
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Eotienses
|Adams Market
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Tau-1 Hydrae
|Priestley Port
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|}

== 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
File:The Imperial Cutter Elite Dangerous
</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 ==
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Sidewinder

2019-11-30T19:25:48Z

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{{ShipInfobox
| image = Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png
| manufacturer = Faulcon DeLacy
| yearsproduced = 2982-Present
| type = Multipurpose
| cost = 32,000
| factionreq =
| factionrank =
| expansionreq =
| landingpad = Small
| dimensions = 14.9m x 21.3m x 5.4m
| seats = 1
| multicrew = No
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 25
| masslock = 6
| armour = 108
| armourhardness = 20
| shields = 52
| manoeuvrability = 5
| topspeed = 220
| boostspeed = 321
| jumprange = 7.56
| cargocapacity = 4
| fuelcapacity = 2
| utility = 2
| small = 2
| medium =
| large =
| huge =
| size1 = 4
| size2 = 2
| size3 =
| size4 =
| size5 =
| size6 =
| size7 =
| size8 =
| reservedic =
| maxtopspeed = 229
| maxboostspeed = 334
| maxjumprange = 24.43
}}
{{quote|The Sidewinder is a multipurpose ship manufactured by Faulcon DeLacy. Its versatility and comparatively low price point have made it popular with novice pilots, but the Sidewinder's reputation as an entry-level vessel should not be seen as a sign of inferiority - it is one of the most manoeuvrable ships on the market. |In-Game Description}}
The '''Sidewinder MkI''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured by [[Faulcon DeLacy]] that utilizes the [[DeLacy Spin Ionic MV]]. A small, inexpensive ship designed to tackle a variety of roles, such as [[Trader|light transport]] and [[combat]], the Sidewinder is often the first ship that a newly-registered [[Pilots Federation]] pilot will fly and own. Its dependability, maneuverability, and versatility combine to make it an excellent choice for both green and experienced pilots alike.<ref>http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sidewinder_MkI_Blueprint.png</ref> The Sidewinder MkI is also one of the four vessels used in the [[CQC Championship]] Arena.

==Overview==
The Sidewinder MkI is a low-cost starter craft given to newly-licensed pilots. At any time that a pilot loses their current ship, they can elect to accept a Sidewinder on loan from the [[Pilots Federation]] if they are unable to afford a replacement for the destroyed ship or do not want a replacement.

Although the Sidewinder is cheap, it is not harmless; it is among the top when it comes to manoeuvrability compared to other [[ships]]. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the [[Eagle MkII]], [[Vulture]], and [[Imperial Courier]], and has solid lateral thrust. It is, however, one of the slowest-moving and weakest-hulled ships available. Only the [[Anaconda]] and certain dedicated trading ships have slower maximum speeds, and only the Eagle MkII has a weaker hull.

The Sidewinder is therefore an acceptable ship in [[combat]], but lacks firepower. When flying one, using its excellent turning to lock opponents into circling matches, and burning away opposite of the enemy to escape are advised tactics. When fighting a Sidewinder, keep it at range and lay down heavy fire if the current ship can't outmanoeuvre it, and it should be destroyed quickly; with a ship that can keep up with its turning, close in and blast away, making sure to stay away from its front. While it has terrible damage output, it still beats out Hauler for damage and is better than [[Type-6 Transporter]] and [[Dolphin]] in combat, due to superior mobility and cheaper price.

As a Trader the Sidewinder is the least useful ship in the role. With a cargo capacity of only 12T its rare to find missions that even allow such small cargo transfer. Therefore it is advisable to make profit with data delivery missions instead until either [[Hauler]] or [[Adder]] become options. The same applies to its role as a [[miner]].

With 24.5Ly of potential jump range without engineering the Sidewinder is not a terrible option for exploration and can be a good introduction to the role before Hauler becomes an option. It surprisingly beats out several high tier ships like the [[Fer-de-Lance]] and [[Type-9 Heavy]] because of this.

Overall the Sidewinder is the very first ship pilots fly and it fits that role perfectly; it is functional in most roles but is one of the worst ships usable in each individual role. The Sidewinder lets pilots come to grips with what exactly they want to do to earn credits, then whether to buy an Eagle or a Hauler (or whether to skip the Hauler and go straight to the Adder) being the first decision most pilots make. In late game the Sidewinder really only has one practical application as a kamikaze ship where you are not expecting or wanting to escape something alive due to its very cheap rebuy cost, and was commonly used to clear bounties prior to changes to the [[Crime & Punishment]] system in ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter One. It is also commonly used for griefing purposes near starports.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 2 small hardpoints in front of cockpit on upper surface of ship.

== Lore ==
The official [https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf Elite Dangerous Player's Guide] explains the lore behind why players start with a loaned Sidewinder:

Every player starts as a new member of the [[Pilots Federation]]. After being notified of your successful membership a secret benefactor has a transmission delivered to you with a secure code. It gives you access to a starship account that's preconfigured with your credentials. This is how you gain an indefinitely loaned and insured Sidewinder.<ref>https://d1wv0x2frmpnh.cloudfront.net/elite/website/assets/English-PlayersGuide_v2.20-TheGuardians.pdf</ref>

Behind this windfall is a secret organisation which seeks those with the potential to become real movers and shakers who can mould and shape the [[galaxy]]. This gift is a test so they can see whether you have those qualities.

== Purchase Locations ==
The Sidewinder can be purchased at the vast majority of shipyards, and is the only ship available at [[Detention Centre]]s.

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

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

{| 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="2" | [[Hardpoint|Small Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || G || 1 || 1
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || G || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="2" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] (L) || E || 1 || 1
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x2] || C || 1 || 1
|-
| rowspan="7" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] (L) || E || 2 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 1
|-
| [[Advanced Docking Computer]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| [[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]]''

== Notes ==
*The Sidewinder MkI has an available 16 piece cosmetic [[Livery|ship kit]] that can be purchased from the [https://www.frontierstore.net Frontier Store]. The ship kit does not affect gameplay.

== Trivia ==
*The Sidewinder MkI length (14.9 m) is similar to a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (15.06 m).<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDYYYqrhp4 Elite ship scale 3.0]</ref>
*Larger ships such as Anaconda are capable of carrying a Sidewinder in-universe but this is currently not possible in-game.

==Videos==
<gallery>
File:Be_Creative_-_Elite_Dangerous_Sidewinder_MKI
File:Introducing_Sidewinder_in_%22Need_for_Speed%22_style_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic
File:Elite_Dangerous_Sidewinder_Mk1_-_Spacedock
File:Day_One_An_Elite_Dangerous_Story_-_CTRL_%2B_ALT_%2B_SPACE
File:The Sidewinder Elite Dangerous
</gallery>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sidewinder MkI Blueprint.png|Sidewinder MkI blueprint
Sidewinder Schematic.jpg
Sidewinder.png
Construction Sidewinder.png
Construction Sidewinder front.png
Construction Sidewinder back.png
Construction Sidewinder bottom.png
Sidewinder Mining.png
Iu5ev9v.png|Over heating sidewinder
GSh5kP4.png
File:359320_20160426014629_1.png
File:Debris_field_sidewinder.jpg |A Sidewinder found adrift in a signal source debris field
File:16722x4785.jpg |A Sidewinder MkI with ship kit
blueprint-sidewinder.png|Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Blueprint
Sidewinder-MkI-Planet.png|Sidewinder and a planet
Sidewinder-MkI-Underside.png|Sidewinder underside and a station
Sidewinder-MkI-Asteroid-Ring.png|Sidewinder MkI in an asteroid ring
Sidewinder-MkI-in-CQC.png|Sidewinder MkI in CQC
Sidewinder-MkI-front-docked.png|Sidewinder MkI front docked
Sidewinder-MkI-Pirate-ship.png|Sidewinder MkI pirate ship
Sidewinder-MkI-heat-vents-and-neutron-star.png|Sidewinder MkI heat vents and a neutron star
Sidewinder-MkI-mining.png|Sidewinder MkI mining
</gallery>

== References ==
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[[Category:Faulcon DeLacy]]
[[Category:Multipurpose Ships]]