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{{Quote|The Panther Clipper LX is one of the largest ships likely to be owned by a private individual. It is also the largest ship that will fit in the internal docking bays of space stations. Piloting one requires real skill. Its cargo carrying capacity is massive, although like most transport ships it is lightly armed and poorly armoured.|Datamined files from the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]]'' alpha<ref name="Odyssey alpha">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/mg1lx4/major_datamined_spoilers_ahead_proceed_with/ r/EliteDangerous: Data-mined spoilers of Odyssey alpha]</ref>}}
The '''Panther Clipper LX''' is an unreleased large freighter [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It has been described as a "heavy cargo clipper" and the [[Type-9 Heavy]]'s "big brother".<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/david-braben-will-answer-your-questions-at-4pm-gmt-utc.60284/post-1024718 Frontier Forums: David Braben's Q&A]</ref>
The '''Panther Clipper''', also known as the '''Panther Clipper LX''', is a [[Ships|ship]] assumed to be manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]]. It has been described as a "heavy cargo clipper" and the [[Type-9 Heavy]]'s "big brother".<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=60284&page=20&p=1024718#post1024718 Frontier Forums: David Braben's Q&A]</ref>


== Trivia ==
== Datamined ==
*The Panther Clipper first appeared in ''[[Frontier: Elite II]]''. It was the largest ship in the game, extremely slow, had no atmospheric entry capability, and was described as capable of buying entire planets out of their cargo. Due to its immense size, it was equipped with planetary bombardment-class weaponry and powerful shields that shrugged off attacks from small pirate craft.
This is a datamined description from the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]]'' alpha: ''"the Panther Clipper LX is one of the largest ships likely to be owned by a private individual. It is also the largest ship that will fit in the internal docking bays of space stations. Piloting one requires real skill. Its cargo carrying capacity is massive, although like most transport ships it is lightly armed and poorly armoured."''<ref name="Odyssey alpha">[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/mg1lx4/major_datamined_spoilers_ahead_proceed_with/ reddit: Major Data-mined Spoilers Ahead. Proceed with Caution]</ref>
*The Panther Clipper was announced as planned content for ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'', but was never implemented despite appearing in ''Horizons'' concept art. Mentions of the Panther have been datamined from the game for years, and were most recently seen in the files of the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey]]'' alpha.<ref name="Odyssey alpha" />
 
A 2021 leaked image shows it's manufactured by [[Gutamaya]].<ref>[[:File:Panther-Clipper-LX-Early-Design-2.png|Panther-Clipper-LX-Early-Design-2.png]] - "Panther Clipper LX" with the Gutamaya logo in the HUD - leaked image 2021</ref> However, the [[Panther Clipper Mk II]] is made by [[Zorgon Peterson]].
 
== Development ==
The Panther Clipper LX was first shown in ED Newsletter #7 as a render of the model's blockout mesh and a grey-box animation on a landing pad.<ref>[https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=c0b11fe947 Elite Dangerous Newsletter #7] - ([https://web.archive.org/web/20190316185013/https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=c0b11fe947 archived])</ref> The earliest concept art (a paintover of the mesh) was shown in Newsletter #13. It was called "a trading workhorse".
 
The Panther Clipper LX was announced as planned content for ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons|ED: Horizons]]'', but was never implemented despite appearing in ''Horizons'' concept art. Mentions of the Panther have been datamined from the game for years, and were most recently seen in the files of the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Odyssey|ED: Odyssey]]'' alpha.<ref name="Odyssey alpha" />
 
On 30 April 2025, the [[Panther Clipper Mk II]] was unveiled during a [[Frontier Unlocked]] episode.


== Gallery ==
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File:PantherClipper ConceptArt 000.jpg|Panther Clipper concept art
File:PantherClipper ConceptArt 000.jpg|Panther Clipper concept art
File:Panther Clipper Horizons possible concept.png|Concept art of a ship that may be a Panther Clipper lifting off from a surface port
File:Panther Clipper Horizons possible concept.png|''Horizons'' concept art of a ship that may be a Panther Clipper lifting off from a surface port
File:Panther Clipper LX Pilot.png|Multicrew pilot mentions the Panther Clipper LX in the Crew Lounge
File:Panther Clipper LX Pilot.png|Multicrew pilot mentions the Panther Clipper LX in the Crew Lounge
File:Panther-Clipper-LX-Early-Design.png|Panther Clipper Early Design
File:Panther-Clipper-LX-Early-Design.png|Panther Clipper early interior model
File:Panther-Clipper-LX-Early-Design-2.png|Panther Clipper Early Design 2
File:Panther-Clipper-LX-Early-Design-2.png|"Panther Clipper LX" with the Gutamaya logo in the HUD
File:Panther Clipper Concept.png|Panther Clipper concept
File:Panther Clipper Landing Pad.gif|Panther Clipper landing pad
File:Panther Clipper Size Big Ben.jpg|Panther Clipper size and the Big Ben
File:Panther Clipper Docking Concept.gif|Panther Clipper Docking Concept
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The Panther Clipper LX is an unreleased large freighter ship produced by Zorgon Peterson. It has been described as a "heavy cargo clipper" and the Type-9 Heavy's "big brother".[1]

Datamined

This is a datamined description from the ED: Odyssey alpha: "the Panther Clipper LX is one of the largest ships likely to be owned by a private individual. It is also the largest ship that will fit in the internal docking bays of space stations. Piloting one requires real skill. Its cargo carrying capacity is massive, although like most transport ships it is lightly armed and poorly armoured."[2]

A 2021 leaked image shows it's manufactured by Gutamaya.[3] However, the Panther Clipper Mk II is made by Zorgon Peterson.

Development

The Panther Clipper LX was first shown in ED Newsletter #7 as a render of the model's blockout mesh and a grey-box animation on a landing pad.[4] The earliest concept art (a paintover of the mesh) was shown in Newsletter #13. It was called "a trading workhorse".

The Panther Clipper LX was announced as planned content for ED: Horizons, but was never implemented despite appearing in Horizons concept art. Mentions of the Panther have been datamined from the game for years, and were most recently seen in the files of the ED: Odyssey alpha.[2]

On 30 April 2025, the Panther Clipper Mk II was unveiled during a Frontier Unlocked episode.

References

  1. ↑ Frontier Forums: David Braben's Q&A
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 reddit: Major Data-mined Spoilers Ahead. Proceed with Caution
  3. ↑ Panther-Clipper-LX-Early-Design-2.png - "Panther Clipper LX" with the Gutamaya logo in the HUD - leaked image 2021
  4. ↑ Elite Dangerous Newsletter #7 - (archived)

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