Imperial Cutter

2016-09-11T15:02:54Z

87.227.25.41: Updated last seen date on Harm for the cutter

{{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 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.

With its 792 ton cargo capacity it has the largest cargo bay a playable ship can have, with almost 50% more space compared to the [[Type-9 Heavy]], while having significantly better shields and speed than the Type-9. This will make it the most logical choice for traders. However it costs almost three times more 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 reticules 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
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|Vaka
|Zenbei Orbital
|16/08/2016
|10% discount
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|Wong Guin
|Heiles Terminal
|20.05.2016
|10% discount
|-
|Harm
|Gentil Hub
|11/09/2016
|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
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|-
|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
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|-
|Ehecatl
|Hackworth Orbital
|4/25/2016
|
|-
|Kuwemargl
|Baillaud Ring
|12/19/2015
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|-
|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
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|-
|CD-87 103
|Shajn City
|2/3/2016
|
|-
|Achenar
|Bell Terminal
|26/03/3302
|
|-
|HR 706
|Laming Orbital
|16/3/2016
|
|-
|Kamocan
|Charlier City
|1/04/2016
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|-
|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
|
|}
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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
File:Elite0413.jpg
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
</gallery>

== References ==
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