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| manufacturer        = Gutamaya
| manufacturer        = Gutamaya
| yearsproduced      = 3145-Present
| yearsproduced      = 3145-Present
| type                = Multipurpose
| type                = Multirole
| cost                = 2,542,931
| cost                = 2,542,931
| insurance          = 127,147
| factionreq          = Empire
| factionreq          = Empire
| factionrank        = Master
| factionrank        = Master
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| armourhardness      = 30
| armourhardness      = 30
| shields            = 230
| shields            = 230
| heatcapacity        = 230
| fuelcapacity        = 8
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| manoeuvrability    = 4
| topspeed            = 277
| topspeed            = 277
| maxtopspeed        = 325
| boostspeed          = 380
| boostspeed          = 380
| maxboostspeed      = 441
| jumprange          = 7.81
| jumprange          = 7.81
| maxjumprange        = 33.68
| cargocapacity      = 12
| cargocapacity      = 12
| fuelcapacity        = 8
| maxcargocapacity    = 34
| utility            = 4
| utility            = 4
| small              =  
| small              =  
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| size8              =  
| size8              =  
| reservedic          =  
| reservedic          =  
| maxtopspeed        = 325
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| maxboostspeed      = 441
{{Quote|One of the most compact vessels on the market, the Imperial Courier is a lightweight combat ship from Gutamaya. With agility to rival the Viper Mk III, the Courier is adept at evading incoming fire, while its three medium hardpoints have made it popular with those who want a balance of power and style.|In-Game Description}}
| maxjumprange        = 33.68
The '''Imperial Courier''' is a small [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. Described as the quintessential Imperial ship that epitomizes elegance of form while packing a good punch, the Imperial Courier is one of the smallest ships available, barely larger than the [[Sidewinder Mk I]] and with a lighter mass than all ships except the Sidewinder and [[Hauler]]. Although able to be adapted to several roles, the ship's agility and three medium hardpoints make it especially well-suited for combat. Officially, the Imperial Courier is used to provide transport for Imperial officials who do not warrant the privilege of an [[Imperial Cutter]] or a [[Majestic-Class Interdictor]]. However, its flexibility means that it fills many roles for the [[Imperial Navy]] and prominent citizens of the Empire.
}}
{{Quote|The Imperial Courier is a mainstay of the Empire's fleet. It is a beauty to behold while still packing a good punch. Officially the class is used to provide transport for officials that don't warrant the use of a Cutter or Interdictor. However its flexibility means that it fills many roles for the Imperial Navy and prominent citizens.|In-Game Description}}
The '''Imperial Courier''' is a fast multipurpose ship manufactured by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. It is one of the smallest ships available, barely larger than the [[Sidewinder MkI]] and with a mass lighter than all ships except the Sidewinder and [[Hauler]]. Although able to be adapted to several roles, the Imperial Courier's agility and medium hardpoints make it especially well-suited for combat.


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Imperial Courier is well armed and very well [[shield]]ed for its small size, making it a great and evasive fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere close to the [[Viper MkIII]]. While it has a good pitch rotation speed, its slightly weaker vertical-lateral thrusters cause the Courier to drift more than the Viper. Even though the Courier has the same top boost speed as Viper, due to its low hull mass relative to modules, it is slightly slower and can't boost as often as the Viper, dropping down from the top speed faster.
With its three medium [[Hardpoint]]s and low mass, the Imperial Courier is well armed and very well [[shield]]ed for its small size, making it a punchy and evasive fighter in [[combat]]. Its agility is comparable to the [[Viper Mk III]] and [[Viper Mk IV]], having a faster pitch and yaw than the Mk III while having a slower roll than the Mk IV. The Courier also has a boost speed lower than the Mk III and its lower mass (35 vs 50) makes it drop from its boost speed faster than both Vipers.


The Imperial Courier's shields are much better than the [[Viper MkIII]]'s and [[Cobra MkIII]]'s, being almost on par with those on a [[Vulture]]. Unlike the Vulture, the Imperial Courier does not have such severe power management issues, and is thus better able to equip [[Shield Booster|shield boosters]] and [[Shield Cell Bank]]s.
The Imperial Courier's stock 2E [[Shield Generator]] provides better protection than the stock shield generators equipped on the [[Viper Mk III]] and [[Cobra Mk III]], with only the [[Cobra Mk V]] and [[Vulture]] having better stock shield protection among all small-sized ships. However, the Courier does not experience the same power management issues as the Vulture, and is thus better able to equip [[Shield Booster]]s and [[Shield Cell Bank]]s.


The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: 1 medium hardpoint at the front of each engine nacelle, and 1 medium hardpoint underneath the nose. Utility mounts are located 1 on top of each nacelle and 2 more in-line top centre of the hull behind the cockpit canopy.
The Imperial Courier can be outfitted for exploration, with a nominal jump range of 40-50 ly when outfitted with a 3A [[Increased Range Frame Shift Drive|Increased Range]] [[Deep Charge]] [[Frame Shift Drive]]. The Courier's low mass allows it to equip a Size 1 Shield Generator, which provides adequate protection against light collisions, even without engineering. However, its small [[Fuel Tank]] makes long-distance exploration a challenge as it must refuel from fuel stars more often than other similar sized ships with larger Fuel Tanks, such as the [[Diamondback Explorer]], while also making the use of [[Frame Shift Drive (SCO)|supercruise overcharge]] impractical due to the extreme fuel drain. Furthermore, because of its low mass, the Courier's jump range can also be significantly affected by the installation of certain modules, such as the [[Planetary Vehicle Hangar]].


While the Imperial Courier can achieve an excellent jump range between 30-50 ly with [[Engineers|Engineering]], it is not suited for long-term exploration. The Courier's diminutive size and light weight works against it in this situation: it can only fit a Class 3 [[Frame Shift Drive]]. Thus, to keep the ship's mass low and achieve that 50 ly jump range requires undersizing the core internals and eschewing utilities along with most modules suggested for exploration, including a [[Planetary Vehicle Hangar]]. While this does not mean the Courier should never be used for exploration, there are better ships to choose from for the role, such as the [[Diamondback Explorer]].
As one of the few ships capable of using [[Enhanced Performance Thrusters]], the Imperial Courier can be outfitted to be one of the fastest ships in the game. With a combination of using D-rated and undersized modules, the Courier can achieve a thruster speed of up to 652 m/s and boost speed of up to 885 m/s. The Courier's low mass means its speed will start to be reduced once it is equipped with a few A-rated weighted Core Internal modules, or engineering effects are applied that increase the mass of other installed modules.
 
[[File:Convergence icourier.png|thumb|250px|Imperial Courier hardpoint convergence]]
The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: one Class 2 hardpoint at the front of each engine nacelle, and one Class 2 hardpoint underneath the nose. Of the four utility mounts, one is located on top of each nacelle, and the remaining two are behind the cockpit canopy on the ship's dorsal surface. The cockpit has only one pilot seat, and thus the ship is not compatible with [[Multicrew]].


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
{| border="1" class="article-table sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! System
! Station
! Station
! Date Seen
! Date Seen
! Notes
! Discount
|-
|-
|HIP 5623
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|D'Arrest Ring
|Jameson Memorial
|December 29, 2018
|Always available
|
|10% discount
|-
|V374 Pegasi
|MacKellar Hub
|May 15, 2017
|Cutter, Clipper and Eagle also here
|-
|-
|Caspatsuria
|Brestla
|Binney Dock
|i Sola Prospect
|February 21, 2017
|Always available
|
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
|Kou Mantes
|Lalande 4268
|Espenak Port
|Lowry Ring
|February 9, 2017
|May 28, 2020
|61,342Ls from Arrival Point
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Bediangu
|BD-15 447
|Gent Orbital
|Good Enterprise
|February 8, 2017
|May 28, 2020
|
|15% discount
|-
|-
|Almad
|Regira
|Heinkel City
|Clayton Orbital
|December 27, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|
|-
|-
|Manianscudo
|V374 Pegasi
|Miller Port
|MacKellar Hub
|December 27, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|-
|Yaque
|Hague Gateway
|December 27, 2015
|
|-
|Xuanduna
|De Lay Terminal
|July 31, 2015
|
|-
|Summerland
|Henry O'hare's Hanger
|June 6, 2015
|
|-
|Kokobii
|Bauman Station
|July 20, 2015
|Not Available, February 17, 2018
|-
|Tagoman
|Brorsen Port
|January 23, 2017
|
|-
|Murato
|Tietjen Ring
|June 6, 2015
|Not always available
|-
|Biliri
|Fan City
|Dec 31, 2015
|
|-
|Dongzi
|Penrose Ring
|June 5, 2015
|
|-
|Kuwemargl
|Baillaud Ring
|June 6, 2015
|
|
|-
|-
|Bielonti
|Izanagi
|Ahmed Dock
|Manakov Ring
|June 8, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|
|-
|-
|Pandemonium
|Oto
|Hirayama Port
|Gauss City
|June 9, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|
|-
|-
|Yen K'uie
|Vequess
|Siddha Gateway
|Agnews' Folly
|June 9, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|Not always available
|-
|Synteini
|Both Major Stations
|June 9, 2015
|
|
|-
|-
|Njiri
|Atlantis
|Helin Dock
|Kimura Terminal
|June 21, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|
|-
|-
|Miphifa
|Lombi
|Happis
|Xin Hub
|June 23, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|
|-
|-
|Buricasses
|GD 140
|Walotsky Gateway
|Liwei Terminal
|June 23, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|
|-
|-
|Kuparilda
|Tau-1 Hydrae
|O'Neill Port
|Priestley Port
|July 1, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|
|
|-
|-
|Chona
|LHS 274
|Smoot Station
|Teller Port
|July 1, 2015
|May 28, 2020
|Not Available, January 4, 2016
|-
|Regir
|Grushin Dock
|July 3, 2015
|Not available, December 1 2016
|-
|Hip 20277
|Fabian City
|July 6, 2015
|
|
|-
|-
|Orang
|LTT 606
|Dilworth City
|Jeremy
|July 10, 2015
|Mar. 16, 2021
|
|
|-
|Facece
|Peters Base
|July 13,
2015
|Requires System Permit
|-
|Vaka
|Zenbei Oribital
|
|
|-
|Marrallang
|Coggia Terminal
|September 27, 2015
|
|-
|Kamocan
|Danforth City
|October 22, 2015
|
|-
|LTT 9810
|Kerimov Dock
|May 15, 2016
|
|-
|Baldr
|Keldysh Gateway
|May 20, 2017
|15% Discount<br />Not always available
|-
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|December 4, 2015
|
|-
|CD-86 4
|Cummings Dock
|December 24, 2015
|
|-
|Misisture
|Gelfand Dock
|January 9, 2016
|
|-
|Wangal
| Rothfuss Orbital
|July 27th, 2017
|10% discount. Cutter/Clipper/Courier/Eagle here too.
|-
|LTT 9156
|Korolev Hub
|February 6, 2016
|
|-
|HR 706
|Wright Terminal
|January 20, 2017
|10% discount
|-
|Iado
|Boscovich Terminal
|January 21, 2017
|
|-
|Aonii
|Jackson Port
|January 23, 2017
|
|-
|Hollos
|Bharadwaj Hub
|January 25, 2017
|No more Empire Ships, 10th December 17
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|January 26, 2018
|10% Discount, Founders Permit Needed
|-
|HIP 20277
|Fabian City
|April 10, 2018
|Eagle/Courier/Clipper available
|-
|Sauraratec
|Murakami Ring
|April 26, 2018
|
|-
|Lampade
|Ashman Dock
|April 29, 2018
|Cutter, Clipper, and Eagle also here
|-
|Sokolsci
|Manarov Vision
|June 16, 2018
|
|-
|Lampade
|Charlois Dock
|July 21, 2018
|All Imperial ships available
|}
|}


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| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
|-
| [[Planetary Approach Suite]] (H) || I || 1 || 1
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(H) = Requires [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]], reserved solely for [[Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
 
== Notes ==
*The Imperial Courier was added to ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' in the 1.3 [[Powerplay]] update released on June 5, 2015.


==Videos==
==Videos==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:I_am_Courier_-_Elite_Dangerous_Imperial_Courier
File:I am Courier - Elite Dangerous Imperial Courier
File:Gutamaya_Imperial_Courier_BMW_ad_Mashup
File:Gutamaya Imperial Courier BMW ad Mashup
File:Ship_Introducing_Imperial_Courier_-_Elite_Dangerous_Short_cinematic_video
File:Ship Introducing Imperial Courier - Elite Dangerous Short cinematic video
File:A_Pirates_Life_Aint_Easy
File:A Pirates Life Aint Easy
File:Elite_Dangerous_A_Moment_of_Zen
File:Elite Dangerous A Moment of Zen
File:The Imperial Courier Elite Dangerous
File:The Imperial Courier Review - Balancing Power & Style -Elite Dangerous-
File:Imperial Courier Commercial - Elite Dangerous
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Imperial_courier_peek.jpeg|Sneak peek concept art of cockpit from Newsletter #65
File:Imperial courier peek.jpeg|Sneak peek concept art of cockpit from Newsletter #65
File:Imperial_Courier_sketches.jpg|Possible Empire Courier Sketches
File:Imperial Courier sketches.jpg|Possible Empire Courier Sketches
PeekOfTheWeek_ImperialCourier.jpg|Sneak peek from Newsletter #67
File:PeekOfTheWeek ImperialCourier.jpg|Sneak peek from Newsletter #67
Imperial courier cockpit 01.jpg|Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
File:Imperial courier cockpit 01.jpg|Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
Imperial courier cockpit 02.jpg|Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
File:Imperial courier cockpit 02.jpg|Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
Imperial Courier w11.jpg|Ship model concept art
File:Imperial Courier w11.jpg|Ship model concept art
Imperial_Courier_01.jpg
File:Bp-imperial-courier.png|Gutamaya Imperial Courier Blueprint
imp-courier-hardpoints.png|Imperial Courier deployed hardpoints.
File:Imperial-Courier-Cockpit.png|Imperial Courier cockpit
imp-courier-topview.png
File:Chrome Imperial Courier Ship Kit.jpg|Chrome Imperial Courier Ship Kit
imp-courier-frontview.png
File:Underside_of_Imperial_Courier.jpg
File:Imperial-Courier_zpschq7esel.jpg
E-D - Imperial Courier - Fuel Scooping 01.jpg|Fuel Scooping showing the Heat Vents
PrettyScene1080.png|Bounty Hunting Imperial Courier
EliteDangerous64 2016-04-29 17-56-38.png
bp-imperial-courier.png|Gutamaya Imperial Courier Blueprint
Imperial-Courier-Cockpit.png|Imperial Courier cockpit
Courier-Role.jpg|Imperial Courier landed
Elite-Dangerous-Imperial-Courier-ship-docked.png|Imperial Courier ship docked
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See also==
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* The [http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Imperial_Courier Imperial Courier] from previous Elite games on Alioth Wiki


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Latest revision as of 05:06, 21 October 2026

Template:Quote The Imperial Courier is a small ship produced by Gutamaya for the Empire. Described as the quintessential Imperial ship that epitomizes elegance of form while packing a good punch, the Imperial Courier is one of the smallest ships available, barely larger than the Sidewinder Mk I and with a lighter mass than all ships except the Sidewinder and Hauler. Although able to be adapted to several roles, the ship's agility and three medium hardpoints make it especially well-suited for combat. Officially, the Imperial Courier is used to provide transport for Imperial officials who do not warrant the privilege of an Imperial Cutter or a Majestic-Class Interdictor. However, its flexibility means that it fills many roles for the Imperial Navy and prominent citizens of the Empire.

Overview

With its three medium Hardpoints and low mass, the Imperial Courier is well armed and very well shielded for its small size, making it a punchy and evasive fighter in combat. Its agility is comparable to the Viper Mk III and Viper Mk IV, having a faster pitch and yaw than the Mk III while having a slower roll than the Mk IV. The Courier also has a boost speed lower than the Mk III and its lower mass (35 vs 50) makes it drop from its boost speed faster than both Vipers.

The Imperial Courier's stock 2E Shield Generator provides better protection than the stock shield generators equipped on the Viper Mk III and Cobra Mk III, with only the Cobra Mk V and Vulture having better stock shield protection among all small-sized ships. However, the Courier does not experience the same power management issues as the Vulture, and is thus better able to equip Shield Boosters and Shield Cell Banks.

The Imperial Courier can be outfitted for exploration, with a nominal jump range of 40-50 ly when outfitted with a 3A Increased Range Deep Charge Frame Shift Drive. The Courier's low mass allows it to equip a Size 1 Shield Generator, which provides adequate protection against light collisions, even without engineering. However, its small Fuel Tank makes long-distance exploration a challenge as it must refuel from fuel stars more often than other similar sized ships with larger Fuel Tanks, such as the Diamondback Explorer, while also making the use of supercruise overcharge impractical due to the extreme fuel drain. Furthermore, because of its low mass, the Courier's jump range can also be significantly affected by the installation of certain modules, such as the Planetary Vehicle Hangar.

As one of the few ships capable of using Enhanced Performance Thrusters, the Imperial Courier can be outfitted to be one of the fastest ships in the game. With a combination of using D-rated and undersized modules, the Courier can achieve a thruster speed of up to 652 m/s and boost speed of up to 885 m/s. The Courier's low mass means its speed will start to be reduced once it is equipped with a few A-rated weighted Core Internal modules, or engineering effects are applied that increase the mass of other installed modules.

File:Convergence icourier.png
Imperial Courier hardpoint convergence

The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: one Class 2 hardpoint at the front of each engine nacelle, and one Class 2 hardpoint underneath the nose. Of the four utility mounts, one is located on top of each nacelle, and the remaining two are behind the cockpit canopy on the ship's dorsal surface. The cockpit has only one pilot seat, and thus the ship is not compatible with Multicrew.

Purchase Locations

System Station Date Seen Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra Jameson Memorial Always available 10% discount
Brestla i Sola Prospect Always available 20% surcharge
Lalande 4268 Lowry Ring May 28, 2020 15% discount
BD-15 447 Good Enterprise May 28, 2020 15% discount
Regira Clayton Orbital May 28, 2020
V374 Pegasi MacKellar Hub May 28, 2020
Izanagi Manakov Ring May 28, 2020
Oto Gauss City May 28, 2020
Vequess Agnews' Folly May 28, 2020
Atlantis Kimura Terminal May 28, 2020
Lombi Xin Hub May 28, 2020
GD 140 Liwei Terminal May 28, 2020
Tau-1 Hydrae Priestley Port May 28, 2020
LHS 274 Teller Port May 28, 2020
LTT 606 Jeremy Mar. 16, 2021

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

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

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class
Medium Hardpoint Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Empty -- -- 2
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys C 1 8
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 4 4
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 3 3
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive E 3 3
Environment Control Life Support E 1 1
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 3 3
Sensor Suite Sensors E 2 2
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x8] C 3 3
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x4] E 2 3
Cargo Rack [x4] E 2 3
Shield Generator E 2 2
Cargo Rack [x2] E 1 2
Cargo Rack [x2] E 1 2
Empty -- -- 1
Advanced Docking Computer E 1 1
Supercruise Assist E 1 1
(PAS) I 1 1

Notes

Videos

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