Imperial Cutter

2017-02-25T18:07:08Z

71.13.23.42: Removed the word "lol"

{{ShipInfobox
| image = moar_cutter.png
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| landingpad = Large
|medium = 4|large = 2|huge = 1|utility = 8|manoeuvrability =0 |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 = Multipurpose|maxcargocapacity = 792|masslock = 27|dimensions = 192.6L - 111.1W- 33.4H|reservedic = 2x Size 5 [[ Military Compartment | Military Compartments ]]}}{{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, some models can deploy two small fighter sized ships, although civilian models are restricted to one.|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 second largest player-piloted ship available, behind only the [[Beluga Liner]]. It 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 is a heavy sexy 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. Notably, the exterior lights on the ship change color from blue to red once hardpoints are deployed. It has 8 utility mounts and is one of the 7 ships compatible with [[Fighter_Hangar|fighter hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched_Fighters|ship-launched fighters]] as of the release of [[Horizons]]: Guardians.

With a staggering 792 tons of max cargo capacity, the Imperial Cutter has the largest cargo bay of all playable ships in the game, an almost 50% increase in size from the [[Type-9 Heavy]], while having significantly better defensive and offensive capabilities and speed than the latter. This makes 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, and requires very high rank with the Empire to purchase.

Unlike the Type-9, it is extremely well-shielded, very fast for its size (though not maneuverable as it will take more than 8 seconds at minimum to make a 180 degree turn and more than 17 seconds for a 360 degree turn), 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 medium weapon mounts, the Cutter is an excellent choice for mining.

The pilot's station is offset to the right of the ship's centerline. Currently, the primary and secondary fire group HUD brackets are misaligned with their centerline being far above where the weapon reticles appear. This means that it is not possible to use the center of the side brackets to align the ship with a destination as doing so will cause the ship to fly under the target and not straight at the target. Instead, for alignment in supercruise, use the center space between the repeating series of bars that appear to indicate speed and movement as a general guide to line up the ship with distant destinations along with the nav compass.

==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System !! Station!! Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|Caspatsuria
|Binney Dock
|February 21, 2017
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|-
|Vaka
|Zenbei Orbital
|16/08/2016
|10% discount
|-
|Wong Guin
|Heiles Terminal
|20.05.2016
|10% discount
|-
|Harm
|Gentil Hub
|1/08/2017
|15% discount
|-
|CF 464
|Bartini Enterprise
|16.05.2016
|10% discount
|-
|Atfero
|Dowie Vision
|14/05/2016
|10% discount
|-
|Jotunheim
|Big Harry's Monkey Hangout
|02/01/2016
|
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|25/02/2016
|10% discount
|-
|HIP 101846
|Frazetta Ring
|18/01/2016
|10% discount
|-
|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 Orbital
|4/25/2016
|
|-
|Kuwemargl
|Baillaud Ring
|12/19/2015
|
|-
|LAUSANG
|Black Station
|03.03.2016
|10% discount
|-
|LHS 1832
|Coney Gateway
|12/19/2015
|
|-
|LTT 9810
|Kerimov Dock
|20/12/2015
|
|-
|Cuchua
|Any
|12/21/2015
|10% discount
|-
|Dvorsi
|Fowler Orbital
|12/20/2015
|
|-
|Omicron Columbae
|Alexander Dock
|12/28/2015
|
|-
|Lao Zi
|Rand Terminal
|05/01/2016
|10% discount
|-
|Gongalungul
|Andoyer Station
|01/12/2016
|
|-
|Jeterait
|Barnard Port
|01/30/3302
|
|-
|CD-87 103
|Shajn City
|2/3/2016
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|-
|Achenar
|Bell Terminal
|26/03/3302
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|-
|HR 706
|Laming Orbital
|16/3/2016
|10% discount
|-
|Kamocan
|Charlier City
|1/04/2016
|
|-
|Wangal
|Any
|7/15/16
|discount
|-
|Orang
|Bessel Gateway
|29/07/2016
|
|-
|Oto
|Gauss City
|26/09/2016
|10% discount
|-
|Picaurukan
|Aristotle Terminal
|29/08/2016
|188,072,505 CR
|-
|Brestla
|I Sola Prospekt
|02/08/2016
|
|-
|V374 Pegasi
|Mackellar Hub
|03/10/2016
|188,072,505 CR
|-
|Asase Ya
|Hell Port
|21/10/2016
|
|}
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== 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|Ready to go!
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
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Ímperial Cutter - Imperial Glory.jpg|Imperial Glory
File:Fresh-cutter.jpg |Imperial Cutter side profile while landed on a planetary body
File:Gutamaya-interface.jpg |Auxiliary Station Detail view
File:5ZmAj14.png |Rear of a Cutter highlighted by a planet's rings
EliteDangerous64 2016-05-02 02-38-00.png|Beauty in Black
EliteDangerous64 2016-05-02 04-09-58.png|On Patrol
20160710000707_1.jpg|Pristine metallic light effect in an engineers hangar
20160628200202_1.jpg|thruster's chemtrail's light effect
bp-imperial-cutter.png|Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Blueprint
Imperial Cutter Chrome.jpg|Imperial Cutter Chrome
Imperial-Cutter-cockpit.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit
</gallery>

== References ==
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Keelback

2017-01-14T23:39:20Z

71.13.23.42: /* Purchase Locations */

{{ShipInfobox|manufacturer = Lakon Spaceways|dimensions = 49.7L - 40.3W - 14.9H|medium = 2|small = 2|image = Keelback1.png|topspeed = 202|boostspeed = 303|manoeuvrability = 2|shields = 99|armour = 486|hullmass = 180|cargocapacity = 38|fuelcapacity = 16|jumprange = 10.94|landingpad = Medium|utility = 3|size2 = 2|size3 =1 |size5 = 2|maxjumprange = 27.19|maxtopspeed = 231|maxboostspeed = 344|cost = 3126150|type = Combat Freighter|masslock = 8|size4 = 1}}{{Quote|This is Lakon Spaceways new combat-trader class vessel, designed for hostile-environment deliveries and light support duties. It's 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 acommodate 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 support.|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.

The ship has firepower similar to most of small combat ships, boasting two small and two medium hardpoints. 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.

This ship is capable of mounting a [[Fighter_Hangar|fighter hangar]].

It also has rotating engine pods on each side that seem to help with manoeuvering.

==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
|-
|Kolyawa
|Remec Gateway
|1/14/2017
|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
|12/01/2016
|
|-
|Itza
|Ore Terminal
|17/11/2016
|15% discount
|-
|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
|18/2/2014
|
|-
|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
|8/01/2016
|
|-
|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
|
|}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
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 have certainly been revamped compared to the T6...
keelback9.png|...unlike the cockpit
20160805170213_1.jpg|An image of a Wild Keelback In its Natural Habitat.
bp-keelback.png|Lakon Keelback Blueprint
</gallery>

== References ==
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Imperial Cutter

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