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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image              = moar cutter.png
| image              = Imperial Cutter and Gas Giant.png
| factionreq          = Empire
| factionrank        = Duke<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=209378&page=2&p=3222741#post3222741</ref>
| manufacturer        = Gutamaya
| manufacturer        = Gutamaya
| type                = Multipurpose
| yearsproduced      = 3301-Present
| dimensions          = 192.6m x 111.1m x 33.4m
| type                = Multirole
| cost                = 208,969,451
| cost                = 208,969,451
| topspeed            = 202
| insurance          = 10,448,473
| boostspeed         = 323
| factionreq         = Empire
| manoeuvrability    = 0
| factionrank        = Duke
| expansionreq        =  
| landingpad          = Large
| landingpad          = Large
| dimensions          = 192.6m x 111.1m x 33.4m
| seats              = <abbr title="This ship gains a 4th seat only if Odyssey is installed.">3-4</abbr>
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = Yes
| hullmass            = 1,100
| masslock            = 26
| armour              = 720
| armourhardness      = 70
| shields            = 704
| shields            = 704
| armour              = 720
| heatcapacity        = 327
| hullmass            = 1100
| cargocapacity      = 164
| fuelcapacity        = 64
| fuelcapacity        = 64
| manoeuvrability    = 0
| topspeed            = 202
| maxtopspeed        = 232
| boostspeed          = 323
| maxboostspeed      = 372
| jumprange          = 8.21
| jumprange          = 8.21
| maxjumprange        = 25.70
| cargocapacity      = 164
| maxcargocapacity    = 794
| utility            = 8
| utility            = 8
| small              =  
| small              =  
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| large              = 2
| large              = 2
| huge                = 1
| huge                = 1
| size1              =  
| size1              = 1
| size2              =  
| size2              =  
| size3              = 1
| size3              = 1
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| size7              =  
| size7              =  
| size8              = 2
| size8              = 2
| reservedic          = 2x Size 5 [[Military Compartment]]s
| reservedic          = 2× Class 5 [[Military Compartment]]s
| maxjumprange        = 25.70
|scooptimised=No}}
| maxtopspeed        = 232
{{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}}
| maxboostspeed      = 372
The '''Imperial Cutter''' is a large [[Ships|ship]] produced 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. One of the most expensive ships on the market that can be manned by a single pilot, 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, an impressive maximum cargo capacity of 794t, a surprisingly high top speed, and enough armour and shields to shrug off damage from all but the most tenacious attackers.
| maxcargocapacity    = 792
| masslock            = 27
}}
{{Quote|The Imperial Cutter fulfils a similar role to 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''', manufactured by [[Gutamaya]], is the [[Empire|Imperial Navy's]] counterpart to the [[Federal Corvette]],<ref>"The Imperial Cutter fulfills a similar role as the corvette for the Imperial Navy" - http://inara.cz/galaxy-shipyard/75</ref> and requires an [[Empire/Ranks|Imperial Navy rank]] of Duke in order to be purchased. With a base cost of almost 209 million credits, it is the most expensive ship in ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'', exceeding the combat-specialized Federal Corvette and the multipurpose [[Anaconda]]. The Imperial Cutter is also currently the second largest playable ship, behind only the [[Beluga Liner]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Cutter is a heavily armed 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 eight ships compatible with [[Fighter_Hangar|fighter hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched_Fighters|ship-launched fighters]] as of the release of [[Horizons]]: Guardians.
The Imperial Cutter is expensive and ponderous, but overall a very effective multi-purpose ship with a heavy armament. It lacks the versatility of the [[Anaconda]] and the combat prowess of the [[Federal Corvette]], but has considerable potential as a trading vessel that can easily defend itself. Traders looking for a stylish, powerhouse ship with ample cargo capacity will usually find the Imperial Cutter more than satisfactory, while fighters and explorers may prefer the Federal Corvette and Anaconda, respectively.


With a staggering 792 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 788 tons, and requires very high rank with the Empire to purchase.
The Imperial Cutter has the second largest cargo capacity of all playable ships in the game at 794t (behind the [[Panther Clipper Mk II]]'s staggering 1238t), making it a very capable ship for traders. However, it is also one of the most expensive ships 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. This combined with its required Imperial Navy rank can make the Cutter a much less appealing ship for traders.


Unlike the [[Type-9]], it is extremely well-shielded, very fast for its size, and heavily armed, giving it far greater survivability and allowing use of it as a combat ship, especially in the piracy role, as well as being more than capable of rivaling a Corvette or Anaconda 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.
Unlike the [[Type-9 Heavy]], it is extremely well-shielded, very fast for its size, and much better armed, giving it far greater combat survivability, especially in the piracy role, as it is capable of holding its own against a [[Federal Corvette]], [[Anaconda]], or [[Type-10 Defender]]. In addition, with plenty of internals available to mount [[Miner|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.


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.
[[File:Convergence_cutter.png|thumb|250px|Imperial Cutter hardpoints convergence]]
The Imperial 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. 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 two behind this. It has 8 utility mounts and can carry a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]].
 
When compared to the other two of the big three, the Corvette and Anaconda, the Imperial 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 by comparison. 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|mass lock factor]] of 26, tied with the Type-10 for the highest of all conventional ships. The only non-capital ship with a larger mass lock factor is the [[Thargoid Interceptor]], so the Cutter can only be mass locked by other Cutters, Type-10s, and Interceptors.


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
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! System !! Station!! Date Seen
! System
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! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
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|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
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|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
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|Arjung
|Hiyya Orbital
|Feb. 16, 2022
|15% discount
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jul. 10, 2020
|10% discount
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|Eotienses
|Adams Market
|Sep. 30, 2019
|10% discount
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|Avalon
|V374 Pegasi
|Noctilux
|MacKellar Hub
|Feb 10, 2018
|Sep. 30, 2019
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|Achenar
|Izanagi
|Bell Terminal
|Manakov Ring
|Feb 10, 2018
|Sep. 30, 2019
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|V374 Pegasi
|Oto
|MacKellar Hub
|Gauss City
|Feb 20, 2018
|Sep. 30, 2019
|10% discount (188,072,505cr),
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Courier, Clipper and Eagle also here
 
Federal Corvette also available
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|Guuguyni
|Walgal
|Shen Terminal
|Carpenter City
|Nov 08, 2017
|Sep. 30, 2019
|Clipper and Cutter here
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|Harm
|Llyr
|Gentil Hub
|Baraniecki Vision
|Feb 1, 2018
|Sep. 30, 2019
|Full price now
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|Beta Caeli
|Kaiakul
|Lloyd Port
|Barlowe Station
|Feb 1, 2018
|Sep. 30, 2019
|10% discount = 188,072,505 cr
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|Nahua
|Regir
|Fuller Vision
|Grushin Dock
|18 June 2017
|Sep. 30, 2019
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|Minanes
|Tau-1 Hydrae
|Rutan Terminal
|Priestley Port
|01 Sep. 2017
|Sep. 30, 2019
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|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Ngalkin
|Jameson Memorial
|Frechet Station
|January 26, 2018
|Feb. 07, 2020
|10% Discount, Founders Permit Needed
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|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|Feb. 20, 2020
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|Pangilagara
|Tange Vision
|July 31, 2021
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== Outfitting ==
== 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.
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Imperial Cutter.
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| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
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| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
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|[[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
|[[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 4
| Empty || -- || -- || 4
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| rowspan="8" | Utility Mount
| rowspan="8" | Utility Mount
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| Fuel Store
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x64] || C || 6 || 6
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x64] || C || 6 || 6
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| rowspan="11" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="13" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 8 || 8
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 8 || 8
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| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 5
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 5
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| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
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| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 4
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 4
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| [[Discovery Scanner|BDS]] || E || 1 || 3
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
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|''Empty (Military Compartment)''
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
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|''Empty (Military Compartment)''
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
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|<nowiki>--</nowiki>
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* ''(L) = Loaned''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], [[Shield Cell Bank]], [[Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package]], [[Guardian Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Guardian Module Reinforcement Package]]''


==Notes==
==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>
*The Imperial Cutter was added to ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' in the [[Ships (Update)|1.5 Ships update]] released on December 15, 2015.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/horizons-2-0-and-ships-1-5-change-log.211781/ Frontier Forums: Horizons (2.0) and Ships (1.5) change log]</ref>
*The ''4.3.3.0 Update'' (28 April 2026) improved the scaling and detailing of the Cutter's landing gear and stairs. This previously had the wrong scale and it was low quality.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260429004806/https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0 Elite Dangerous - 4.3.3.0 Update Notes] - Elite Dangerous website - 28 April 2026</ref>


== Videos ==
== Videos ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Built_To_Perfection_-_Elite_Dangerous_Imperial_Cutter
File:Built_To_Perfection_-_Elite_Dangerous_Imperial_Cutter
The_Imperial_Cutter,_because_size_matters
File:Elite_Dangerous_Imperial_Cutter
File:The_Imperial_Cutter,_because_size_matters
File:Imperial_Cutter_-_Power,_Superiority,_Excellence
File:CUTTER_VS_CORVETTE_VS_ANACONDA_ELITE_DANGEROUS
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_1.5_Ships_-_Imperial_Cutter
File:The Imperial Cutter Elite Dangerous
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Imperial_Cutter_concept_art_01.png|Imperial Cutter Concept Art
File:Imperial Cutter concept art 01.png|Imperial Cutter Concept Art
cutter_view.png|Imperial Cutter
File:Imperial Cutter and Gas Giant.png|Imperial Cutter and gas giant
cutter_hardpoints.png|Ditto, hardpoints deployed. Note the lighting color change
File:Cutter cockpit.png|Cockpit view, UI turned off
cutter_nose.png
File:Gutamaya-Imperial-Cutter-Cockpit-Rear.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit rear
cutter_profile.png
File:Imperial-Cutter-cockpit.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit
cutter_3-4.png
File:Bp-imperial-cutter.png|Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Blueprint
cutter_stern.png
File:Imperial Cutter Gutamaya.jpg|Imperial Cutter by Gutamaya
cutter_hp_new.png|One huge and two medium hardpoints right below the cockpit
File:Imperial Cutter Thrusters Docked.jpg|Imperial Cutter thrusters docked
cutter_nacelle_hp.png|Two medium hardpoints on engine nacelles
File:Imperial Cutter Chrome.jpg|Imperial Cutter Chrome
cutter_large_hp.png|Two large hardpoints on top of the ship
File:Imperial Cutter Docked Sideview.jpg|Imperial Cutter docked sideview
cutter_hawt.png|Cutter ready for an FSD jump, heat radiators deployed
File:Imperial Cutter above Planetary Ring.jpg|Imperial Cutter above planetary ring
cutter_docking_bay_scoop_thingy.png|Cargo scoop/docking bay
File:Imperial Cutter on Ice Planet.jpg|Imperial Cutter on ice planet
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.jpg|Cutter On Pad
Black Friday Edition.jpg|Black Friday paintjob
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
bp-imperial-cutter.png|Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Blueprint
Imperial_Cutter_Chrome.png|Imperial Cutter chrome
Imperial-Cutter-cockpit.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit
tbf-transporter.png|Vibrant Green Cutter (Weitz Landing, Kapperapai)
Imperial-Cutter-Ship-Kit.png|Imperial Cutter ship kit
Imperial-Cutter-Gold.png|Imperial Cutter gold
Imperial-Cutter-Rear-SRV.png|Imperial Cutter rear and SRV
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