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Engineers

2016-06-15T22:12:34Z

50.134.20.202: /* Currently known engineers */

The '''Engineers''' are known individuals that can modify your ship's [[weapons]] and [[modules]]. They reside in planetary bases and can only modify a specific set of weapons and modules depending upon their lore and preference. Some engineers are suited more for [[Explorer|explorations]] whilst others for [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunters]].

In total there are 30 engineers with only 5 immediately known. Before you can get an invite to an Engineer's base you must learn about them first, either through common knowledge or from hearing about them through other Engineers.

To be able to get an invite to an Engineer's base, you first have to meet their invite requirements (listed as How to Get Invite in table below). These requirements vary and some engineers are easier to obtain an invite than others. Once invited and having traveled to their base, you can unlock their services by doing a task that they ask you to do, such as providing a [[commodity]] they require. Upon unlocking their services you are given a reputation rank to the engineer, going from 1 to 5, where 5 is the highest reputation achievable. These reputation ranks determine what level of modification you can do, with every modification crafted you increases the progress to the next reputation level. As you increase your reputation with the Engineer you will be able to craft higher level modifications which provide increased effects. It should be noted that Engineers may not be able to craft all 5 modification levels for a module type.

== How crafting with an engineer works ==
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[[Materials]] and commodities are required by the engineers to upgrade modules on the player ship. Each blueprint specifies which materials and commodities are needed, and how to get them (either from a planetary surface or from destroying ships). Different engineers require different materials, meaning not all materials gathered can be used by the same engineer.

Before you upgrade a module, you will see an information screen that lists the materials needed for the modification, the possible range for applied effects (with each effect having a minimum and maximum change value), and the percentage chance to receive a [[Engineer's weapon special effects|special effect]] (which mostly applies to weapons). You will only see the exact outcome of the upgrade after you have committed to spending the materials. It is also possible to choose to decrease the level progressing with an engineer for a guaranteed [[Engineer's weapon special effects|special effect]] on the module after reaching at least reputation level 2. After spending the resources to craft the upgrade, you may either choose to accept the changes, discard them or retry the modification. If you choose to discard the changes, any previous engineer upgrade on that module will remain and the materials used in the making are used up. With either choice your engineer level will increase.

== Currently known engineers ==
{| class="article-table sortable" style="font-size:10pt"
!Engineer
!Specialty
!Location
!How to find
!How to get Invite
!How to unlock
!Allegiance
|-
|[[Tod "The Blaster" Mcquinn]]
|Kinetic weapons
|Wolf 397
|Common knowledge
|Earn 15 bounty vouchers
|Provide 100,000 Cr worth of bounty vouchers
|Alliance
|-
|[[Felicity Farseer]]
|Exploration Equipment
|Deciat
|Common knowledge
|Exploration rank Scout or higher
|Provide 1 unit of [[Meta-alloys]]
|Federation
|-
|[[Elvira Martuuk]]
|FSD Drive,
Shield Cell Bank,

Shield Generator,

Thrusters
|Khun
|Common knowledge
|>300 ly travel distance from starting system
|Provide 3 units of [[Soontill Relics]]
|Independent
|-
|[[Liz Ryder]]
|Explosive armaments and protection
|Eurybia
|Common knowledge
|Friendly reputation with Eurybia Blue Mafia
|Provide 200 units of [[Landmines]] (illicit)
|Empire
|-
|[[The Dweller]]
|Lasers,
Power Distributors
|Wyrd
|Common knowledge
|Deal with (stolen goods) at 5 black markets
|Pay 500,000 Cr
|Independent
|-
|[[Lei Cheung]]
|Shield Generators,
& Boosters
|Laksak
|Learned from "The Dweller
|Trade with at least 50 markets
|Provide 200 units of [[gold]]
|Independent
|-
|[[Selene Jean]]
|Hull Reinforcements, Armour
|Kuk
|Learned from Tod "The blaster" (tier 3)
|Mine at least 500 tons of ore
|Provide 10 [[painite]]
|Alliance
|-
|[[Hera Tani]]
|Power Plant, Power Distributor
|Kuwemaki
|Learned from [[Liz Ryder]] (tier 3)
|Minimum [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Empire/Ranks outsider] rank with Empire
|Provide 50 [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Kamitra_Cigars Kamitra Cigars]
|Empire
|-
|[[Broo Tarquin]]
|Burst Laser, Pusle Laser
|Muang
|Learned from Hera Tani
(tier 2)
|Combat rank [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Combat competent] or higher
|Provide 100 [http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Fujin_Tea Fujin Tea]
|Empire
|-
|[[Marco Qwent]]
|Power Plant, Power Distributor
|Sirius
|Learned from Elvira Martuuk (tier 3)
|Invitation from Sirius Corporation
|Provide 25 Modular Terminals
|Independent
|-
|[[Zacariah Nemo]]
|Fragment and Multi-cannons,
Plasma Accelerator
|Yoru
|Learned from Elvira Martuuk (tier 3)
|Invitation from Party of Yoru
|Provide 25 units of Xihe Companions
|
|-
|[[Didi Vatermann]]
|Shield equipment
|Leesti
|Learned from Selene Jean (tier 2)
|Gain trade rank of Merchant or higher
|Provide 50 units of [[Lavian Brandy]]
|
|-
|[[Colonel Bris Dekker]]
|FSD Drive and Interdictor
|Sol
|Learned from Juri Ishmaak (tier ?)
|Friendly rank with Federation
|Provide 10,000,000 credits worth of combat bonds
|
|-
|[[Juri Ishmaak]]
|Mine Launcher,
Missile Rack,

Torpedo Pylon
|Giryak
|Learned from Felicity Farseer
(tier ?)
|Earn more than 50 combat bonds
|Provide 1,000,000 credits worth of combat bonds
|
|-
|[[Professor Palin]]
|FSD Drive,
Thrusters
|Maia
|Learned from Marco Qwent (tier ?)
|Attain a maximum distance from your career start location of at least 5,000 ly
|Provide 25 units of Unknown Fragments
|
|}
== Trivia ==
* Engineers was part of v2.1 [[The Engineers (Update)|The Engineers Update]].

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:E771f81deb7071b2b6a39bcc0798e45714282653.jpg | "Tod the blaster McQuinn as he appears in the beta. His appearance has seen some development since the concept art we showed earlier in the year." - Newsletter #122
File:982b40dc23bde11349ad01005b4d7249.jpg | Todd 'The Blaster' McQuinn Concept Art from Newsletter #113
File:026e180e5b0f331f03ca067aa8b754442578be56.jpg | From Newsletter #117: Concept art - Approaching an engineer's base in Elite Dangerous: Horizons. You'll land at these bases to offer commodities, data and materials in exchange for unique ship modules.
File:2d2d65e5e8f56badec82d628a1107d8f90e48808.jpg | An Engineer's base as seen in Newsletter #121
File:150f6497f9a79dd21cb9e871f710b12f1325e76b.jpg | A hanger in an Engineer's Base as seen in Newsletter #121
File:D85bbfa282b25de5be56e972945db79078f1f077.jpg | Another Engineer's Base as seen in Newsletter #121
File:C0d1da44489b82728292ed64b447f04daa90487a.jpg | Preview of a Engineer Info screen as seen in Newsletter #122
</gallery>
[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Guides]]

Imperial Cutter

2016-03-04T09:37:12Z

50.134.20.202: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox
| image = moar_cutter.png
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| landingpad = Large
|medium = 4|large = 2|huge = 1|utility = 8|manoeuvrability =2 |shields =704.76 |factionreq = Empire|factionrank = Duke<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=209378&page=2&p=3222741#post3222741</ref> |armour = 720|hullmass = 1100|cargocapacity = 164|fuelcapacity = 64|jumprange = 8.21|size3 = 1|size4 = 1|size5 = 2|size6 = 3|size8 = 2|cost = 208,969,451|topspeed = 202|boostspeed = 323|maxjumprange = 25.70|maxtopspeed = 232|maxboostspeed = 372|type = Superheavy Multipurpose|maxcargocapacity = 792|masslock = 27|dimensions = 192.6L - 111.1W- 33.4H}}{{Quote|The Imperial Cutter fulfils a similar role as 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 it can deploy two small fighter class ships.|In-game description}}The '''Imperial Cutter''' is manufactured by [[Gutamaya]], and is the [[Empire|Imperial Navy's]] counterpart to the [[Federal Corvette]].<ref>"The Imperial Cutter fulfils a similar role as the corvette for the Imperial Navy" - http://inara.cz/galaxy-shipyard/75</ref> It is currently the largest player-piloted ship available.

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

The Cutter features 4 medium [[hardpoint]]s: 2 on the nacelles and 2 on the belly; 2 large hardpoints on top of the ship and 1 huge hardpoint on the chin. Notably, the exterior lights on the ship change color from blue to red once hardpoints are deployed.

With its 792T cargo capacity it has the largest cargo bay a playable ship can have, topping the Type-9 with 260T more cargo space, over 48% more space, while having significantly better shields and speed than the Type-9. This will make it the most logical choice for traders.

Unlike the Type-9, it is extremely well-shielded, very fast (though not maneuverable) for its size, and reasonably well-armed, giving it far greater survivability and allowing some limited use of it as a combat ship, especially in the piracy role. 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 class 2 weapon mounts, the Cutter is unquestionably the best mining ship yet.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station
!Discount!! Date Seen
|-
|Atfero
|Dowie Vision
|10%
|2016/03/04
|-
|Jotunheim
|Big Harry's Monkey Hangout
|
|02/01/2016
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|10%
|25/02/2016
|-
|HIP 101846
|Frazetta Ring
|10%
|18/01/2016
|-
|CD-86 4
|Cummings Dock
|
|24/12/2015
|-
|Marrallang
|Coggia Terminal
|
|20/12/2015
|-
|
Miphifa
|Happis
|
|15/12/2015
|-
|Facece
|Patrick's Depot
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|Pangilagara
|Tange Vision
|
|15/12/2015
|-
|Zvaithhogg
|Laming Vision
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|
Maiku
|
Austin
|
|
16/12/2016
|-
|Nehet
|Xuesen Orbital
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|Mehuenomici
|Bohr Gateway
|
|27/01/2015
|-
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|Nu
|Syromyatnikov
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|Guuguyni
|Shen Terminal
|
|16/12/2015
|-
|Ehecatl
|Hackworth
|
|12/18/2015
|-
|Kuwemargl
|Baillaud Ring
|
|12/19/2015
|-
|LAUSANG
|Black Station 188.072.505Cr
|10%
|03.03.2016
|-
|LHS 1832
|Coney Gateway
|
|12/19/2015
|-
|LTT 9810
|Kerimov Dock
|
|20/12/2015
|-
|Cuchua
|Any
|10%
|12/21/2015
|-
|Dvorsi
|Fowler Orbital
|
|12/20/2015
|-
|Omicron Columbae
|Alexander Dock
|
|12/28/2015
|-
|Lao Zi
|Rand Terminal
|10%
|05/01/2016
|-
|Gongalungul
|Andoyer Station
|
|01/12/2016
|-
|Jeterait
|Barnard Port
|
|01/30/3302
|-
|CD-87 103
|Shajn City
|
|2/3/2016
|}

==<nowiki/>==
{{Clr}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Imperial_Cutter_concept_art_01.png|Imperial Cutter Concept Art
On the bridge imperal cutter.jpg|On the bridge of the Imperial Cutter
landed_cutter.JPG|Cutter on the Surface
cutter_view.png|Imperial Cutter
cutter_hardpoints.png|Ditto, hardpoints deployed. Note the lighting color change
cutter_nose.png
cutter_profile.png
cutter_3-4.png
cutter_stern.png
cutter_hp_new.png|One huge and two medium hardpoints right below the cockpit
cutter_nacelle_hp.png|Two medium hardpoints on engine nacelles
cutter_large_hp.png|Two large hardpoints on top of the ship
cutter_hawt.png|Cutter ready for an FSD jump, heat radiators deployed
cutter_docking_bay_scoop_thingy.png|Cargo scoop/docking bay
cutter_cockpit.png|Cockpit view, UI turned off
wiki_landing_pad.png|On a landing pad, note the little lights
Screenshot_0011.jpg|Imperial Cutter
Screenshot_0068.jpg|Cobra next to cutter
Cutter near planet.jpg|Flying near planet
Screenshot_0023.jpg|imperial cutter with some type 6 ships
Combat with a wanted Anaconda.jpg|combat with a wanted Anaconda
Screenshot_0242.jpg|View inside the bridge if cutter
Screenshot_0245.jpg|Right side of cutter bridge
File:Cutter3.jpg |Huge Hardpoint Detail
Cutter_Galaxy.jpg|Cutter on a planet w/ the Galaxy
Cutter.jpg|Cutter On Pad
Black Friday Edition.jpg|Black Friday paintjob
2016-01-26_00010.jpg|Rear of a black Cutter
2016-01-26_00039.jpg|Black Imperial Cutter over Earth-like
File:Elite0413.jpg
</gallery>

== References ==
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