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{{ShipInfobox
{{ShipInfobox
| image = clipper3.jpg
| image = Imperial-Clipper-ship-flying-space.png
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| yearsproduced = 3300-Present
| type = Multirole
| cost = 22,295,860
| cost = 22,295,860
| topspeed = 306
| insurance = 1,114,793
| boostspeed = 388
| factionreq = Empire
| manoeuvrability = 5
| factionrank = Baron
| shields = 186
| expansionreq =
| armour = 486
| landingpad = Large
| dimensions = 106.7m x 103.7m x 24.8m
| seats = 2
| multicrew = Yes
| fighterhangar = No
| hullmass = 400
| hullmass = 400
| cargocapacity = 74
| masslock = 12
| armour = 486
| armourhardness = 60
| shields = 186
| heatcapacity = 304
| fuelcapacity = 16
| fuelcapacity = 16
| manoeuvrability = 5
| topspeed = 306
| maxtopspeed = 341
| boostspeed = 388
| maxboostspeed = 445
| jumprange = 8.98
| jumprange = 8.98
| maxjumprange = 27.52
| cargocapacity = 74
| maxcargocapacity = 250
| utility = 4
| utility = 4
| small =
| small =
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| large = 2
| large = 2
| huge =
| huge =
| size1 =
| size1 = 1
| size2 = 2
| size2 = 2
| size3 = 2
| size3 = 2
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| size7 = 1
| size7 = 1
| size8 =
| size8 =
| factionreq = Empire
| reservedic =
|scooptimised=No}}
| factionrank = Baron
{{quote|The very definition of a multipurpose ship, the Imperial Clipper is a versatile vessel well suited to a variety of roles. A generous quantity of internal compartments has made it very popular with miners, while a sizeable cargo hold and robust defences have endeared the vessel to traders. Impressive straight-line speed rounds out the ship's profile, and makes it one of the most distinguished members of the Gutamaya family.|In-Game Description}}
| landingpad = Large
|dimensions = 106.7L - 103.7W - 24.8H
|type = Heavy Multipurpose
|maxjumprange = 27.52
|maxcargocapacity = 248|maxboostspeed = 445|maxtopspeed = 341|masslock = 12}}
{{quote|The Imperial Clipper is the quintessential Imperial ship. It epitomises elegance of form while delivering speed and agility. Because of its balance of Speed, Luxury and strength it is used for transporting valuable items and personnel of importance across the Empire.|In-Game Description}}


The '''Imperial Clipper''' is a large [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. It is the quintessential Imperial ship that epitomizes elegance of form while delivering speed and agility, and purchasing it requires achieving an [[Imperial Navy]] [[Empire/Ranks|rank]] of Baron. Due to its balance of speed, luxury, and strength, it is used for transporting valuable items and personnel of importance across the Empire. The Imperial Clipper is quite popular among [[Pirate|pirates]] and is considered to be the less expensive, smaller brother of the [[Imperial Cutter]], but its strengths lie in the adaptability of its design rather than its [[combat]] performance.
The '''Imperial Clipper''', built by [[Gutamaya]], is one of the [[Empire]]'s [[ships]] and thus are generally sold at [[Station]]s that are aligned with the Empire. To purchase the Imperial Clipper players must have earned the rank of Baron with the Imperial Navy.<ref group="nb">[[GalNet]] announced [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/55a4dc5d9657ba6d253de737 14 Jul 3301] that all independent pilots with an active Imperial Navy rank could now purchase the Clipper.</ref>


== Overview ==
This ship is quite popular with [[pirate]]s, [[trader]]s, and some combat pilots. It is a reasonable pirate ship due to the large cargo capacity and heavy armament. Traders may find this ship appealing due to its superb cargo capacity and defensive capability; while it is more expensive than the [[Lakon Type-7]] it can easily defend itself against a pirate.
Pilots of any [[profession]] may appreciate the Imperial Clipper's high potential speed; with fully upgraded [[Thrusters]], it is comparable to that of smaller ships such as the [[Cobra Mk III]] and the [[Imperial Eagle]]. Additionally, its pitch rotation and yaw speed are higher than most ships, making it feel like a very hefty, weighted-down [[Eagle]] with a [[Boost Speed]] that is similar to that of the Cobra Mk III. Its only drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor lateral thruster strength. Combined with very weak [[shield]]s for its size and wing-mounted [[hardpoint]]s ill-suited for fixed weapons, the ship is difficult to recommend for [[combat]] even with a specialized build. The Imperial Clipper is also one of the widest ships on the market, which can make manual docking complicated for less experienced pilots. Compared to the similarly-priced [[Alliance Chieftain]], the Clipper has superior shield strength and cargo capacity, but less overall firepower and weaker armour.


Its speed and manoeuvrability fall off more heavily when laden compared to other ships, meaning it loses that advantage when [[Trader|trading]]. Nonetheless, the ship is capable of carrying 248T of cargo, which is impressive given its price point and multirole capabilities. The [[Type-7 Transporter]] may be cheaper and can haul more cargo than the Imperial Clipper, but is not nearly as viable as an armed trader that can confront attackers as well as evade them if necessary.
Pilots of any [[profession]] may appreciate its speed; with fully upgraded [[Thrusters]], it is comparable to that of smaller ships such as the [[Cobra MkIII]] and the [[Imperial Eagle]]. Additionally, its pitch rotation and yaw speed are higher than most ships, making it feel like a very hefty, weighted-down [[Eagle]] with a boost speed that is higher than that of the [[Viper MkIII|Viper]]. Its only manoeuvering drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor lateral thruster capability; the vertical-lateral thrusters are very weak compared to those of other ships. This weakness, combined with very weak [[shield]]s for its size and wing-mounted [[hardpoint]]s ill-suited for fixed weapons, limits the Imperial Clipper's efficiency as a PvP [[combat]] ship even if the shields are upgraded to maximum. The Imperial Clipper is also currently the fourth widest ship controllable by players, which may pose a challenge with docking.


The Imperial Clipper is also a good [[Miner]] with high cargo and numerous internal slots, but its two Class 2 and two Class 3 [[hardpoint]]s can be constricting. Taking the Clipper out to mine means either sacrificing damage output to equip the necessary mining tools, or mining with moderate defences and reduced mining efficiency. The ship's large body can also prove problematic when moving in clustered asteroid fields and Planetary Rings.
Speed and manoeuvrability fall off more heavily when heavily loaded than other ships, bringing it back into more normal speeds and turn rates when hauling cargo.


With around 28Ly of jump range potential, the Imperial Clipper is an average vessel for [[Explorer|exploration]]. It is more than capable of doing the job and is a good choice for jobs that require travelling long distances, but ships like the [[Asp Explorer]] easily outclass it in this role and cost substantially less.
Both the ships interior and exterior are luxurious in design, the engines sport a radically different sound than other ships, and the large cockpit canopy features an unobstructed view of space.


[[File:Convergence iclipper.png|thumb|250px|Imperial Clipper hardpoint convergence]]
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: One Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of each wingtip nacelle (total of two class 3 mounts), and One Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of each wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage (total of two class 2 mounts). The wingtip mounts are very far from centerline and will have trouble converging their fields of fire unless used with gimbaled or turret mounted weapons. The underside mounts although closer together, also suffer the same field of fire convergence issues although to a lesser degree than the wingtip mounts.
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: one Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of either wing-tip nacelle, and one Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of either wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage. The wing-tip mounts are very far from centerline and will have trouble converging their fields of fire unless used with gimballed or turret mounted weapons. The underside mounts although closer together, also suffer the same field of fire convergence issues although to a lesser degree than the wing-tip mounts. Due to this, fixed weapons generally are not easy to use with this ship. However, if two fixed weapons are placed on the same side of the ship, it is possible to use fixed mount weapons.


The pilot's station is offset to the right of the centerline of the ship. The auxiliary station is even with the pilot's station and is offset to the left of the centerline of the ship.
The pilot's seat is offset to the right of the centerline of the ship while the copilot's seat is offset to the left of the centerline. Although the ship is compatible with [[Multicrew]], it cannot equip a [[Fighter Hangar]].


==Purchase Locations==
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
!System !! Station !! Date Seen
! System
! Station
!Notes
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|
|Jameson Memorial
HIP 20277
|Always available
|Fabian City
|10% discount
|December 17, 2015
|
|-
|-
|Brestla
|Clido Pi
|i Sola Prospect
|Abbot Port
|Always available
|Nov 08, 2015
|20% surcharge
|
|-
|-
|LTT 11103
|<span>Ju Shosi</span>
|Korniyenko Terminal
|<span>Davies Dock</span>
|Mar. 11, 2018
|<span>Oct 30, 2015</span>
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|Baldr
|Gende
|Keldysh Gateway
|Baliunas Hub
|Oct 30, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|Bandizel
|LAUSANG
|Hahn Orbital
|Black Station
|Mar. 11, 2018
|03.03.2016
|15% discount
|
|-
|-
|Eotienses
|
|Parkinson Dock
|Shone's Spaceport
|June 10, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|
|-
|-
|V374 Pegasi
| Wuru
|MacKellar Hub
| Wendelin Terminal
| Jan 3, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|
|-
|-
|Alit
|Erio
|Rittenhouse Dock
|Babakin Hub
|May 22, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
| Adams Orbital
| Feb 13, 2016
|
|-
| HIP 105408
| Binney Horizons
| Jan 4, 2015
|
|-
| CD-54 9671
| Somayaji Terminal
| Jan 7, 2015
|
|-
| CD-60 7742
| Kopal Dock
| Feb 5, 2015
|
|-
|ETA-2 Hydri
|Bordage Orbital
|Jul 4, 2015
|
|-
| Sowiio
| Shaw Port
| Aug 6, 2015
|
|-
| Kadrusa
| Slipher Vision
| Feb 8, 2015
|
|-
|Kamadhenu
|Shajn Market
|jun 26, 2015
|
|-
| Chiut
| Andoyer City
| Feb 8, 2015
|
|-
| Manianscudo
| Miller Port
| Feb 8, 2015
|
|-
| Sak Manka
| Impey Vision
| Feb 8, 2015
|
|-
| LTT 9097
| Fox Gateway
| Feb 9, 2015
|
|-
| Liu Di
| Sudworth Orbital
| Feb 10, 2015
|
|-
| Karadjari
| Dufay Vision
| Feb 10, 2015
|
|-
| HD 137388
| Delsanti Vision
| Feb 11, 2015
|
|-
|Miphifa
|Happis
|Jun 30, 2015
|
|-
| Avalon
| Noctilux
| May 24, 2015
|
|-
|Biliri
|Fan City
|Aug 23, 2015
|
|-
| Lombi
| Xin Hub
| Feb 12, 2015
|
|-
| Afli
| Pu City
| Mar 15, 2015
|
|-
| Afli
| Quetelet Dock
| Feb 15, 2015
|
|-
| Wapiya
| Brothers Vision
| Apr 4, 2015
|
|-
| Har Pahary
| Leonard Station
| Feb 19, 2015
|
|-
| Wolf 1301
| Saunders's Dive (independent station)
| Mar 12, 2015
|
|-
| Ngaiawang
| <s>Dornier Terminal </s>not buyable
| Mar 15, 2015
|
|-
| Nezhen
| Hand Dock
| Mar 8, 2015
|
|-
|Angurongo
|Dahm Port
|Mar 19, 2015
|
|-
|Yawa
|Dean Hub
|May 1, 2015
|
|-
|Ross 777
|Bradley Dock
|Mar 24, 2015
|
|-
|Shonso
|Hill Tinsley Station
|Mar 31, 2015
|
|-
|Coelatuvean
|Robert Station
|Apr 8, 2015
|
|-
|Xuangu (closest to Lave)
|Schroter Terminal
|May 24, 2015
|
|-
|Mu-2 Octanis
|Chiang Orbital
|June 7, 2015
|
|-
|Pandemonium
|Hirayama Port
|June 9, 2015
|
|-
|Orang
|Bessel Gateway
|June 12, 2015
|
|-
|Dievat
|Bothezat City
|June 25, 2015
|
|-
|Punavatii
|Cayley Enterprise
|July 9, 2015
|
|-
|Maityan
|Maughmer Ring
|July 9, 2015
|
|-
|-
|Wong Guin
|Zelano
|Heiles Terminal
|Mueller Station
|July 17, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|10% discount
|-
|-
|Achenar
|Kamito
|Newcomb Hub
|Dawes Hub
|July 17, 2015
|Aug. 15, 2019
|(not here as of 8/12/15)
|-
|HIP 98621
|FOX Dock
|July 19, 2015
|
|
|-
|-
|Achenar
|Harm
|Bell Terminal
|Gentil Hub (18,951,481 cr)
|January 22, 2017
|Mar. 11, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|Nehet
|Xuesen Orbital
|October 18, 2015
|
|
|-
|-
|Ra
|Synteini
|Kazantsev Dock
|Lagerkvist Gateway
|November 16, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|
|
|-
|-
|Alectrona
|Aakushu
|Marley City
|Flagg Dock
|October 30, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|
|
|-
|-
|LFT 78
|Guuguyni
|Coye Orbital
|Shen Terminal
|December 17, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|
|
|-
|-
|Yokusu
|Olokulu
|Edwards Port
|Matheson Terminal
|December 17, 2015
|May 14, 2019
|15% discount
|-
|Kuwemargl
|Baillaud Ring
|December 19, 2015
|
|
|-
|-
|Arigens
|LHS 1832
|Ordway Ring
|Coney Gateway
|December 19, 2015
|Apr. 21, 2018
|
|
|-
|-
|Sauraratec
|CD-86 4
|Murakami Ring
|Cummings Dock
|December 24, 2015
|Apr. 26, 2018
|
|
|-
|-
|Rabh
|Urvane
|Friedman Terminal
|Lee Dock
|January 2, 2016
|Mar. 5, 2019
|
|
|-
|-
|Shente
|Wangal
|Hawker Station
|Rothfuss Orbital
|Aug. 15, 2019
|January 31,2016
|10% discount
|-
|V374 Pegasi
|MacKellar Hub
|May 21, 2016
|
|
10% discount
|-
|-
|LTT 606
|Omnicron Gruis
|Jeremy
|Shajn Port
|June 2, 2016
|Oct. 10, 2022
|
|
|-
|Nut
|Babcock Gateway
|June 12, 2016
|
|-
|Naitis
|Ford Dock
|November 14, 2016
|
|-
|Gongalungul
|Andoyer Hub
|May 31, 2016
|
|-
|HR 706
|Wright Terminal
|18/11/2016
|10% discount
|
|-
|Bhavas
|Sugano Orbital
|December 19th, 2016
|-
|Iado
|Boscovich Terminal
|January 21, 2017
|}
|}


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{{main|Outfitting}}
{{main|Outfitting}}


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


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|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="2" | [[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
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
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| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x16] || C || 4 || 4
|-
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| rowspan="10" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x64] || E || 6 || 7
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x64] || E || 6 || 7
|-
|-
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|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
|}
* ''(L) = Loaned''
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
* ''[x#] = Capacity''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''


== Notes ==
== Videos ==
<gallery>
<references group="nb" />
File:Gutayama Imperial Clipper ad
File:Elite Dangerous Film Competition 2015 - The Imperial Clipper EliteDangerous
File:The Imperial Clipper Elite Dangerous
File:Clipper VS things
File:The Imperial Clipper - All Purpose, All Style? -Elite Dangerous Ship Review-
File:Elite Dangerous - Gutamaya's- iClipper Advert
File:The Byakhee - Destination Maia (Elite Dangerous)
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery widths="185">
File:Clipper_concept.jpg|Imperial Clipper concept art
File:Clipper concept.jpg|Imperial Clipper concept art
File:Clipper_landed1.jpg|Imperial Clipper in station
File:Imperial-Clipper-ship-flying-space.png|Imperial Clipper in space
clipper1920.png|Imperial Clipper in flight
File:Imperial-Clipper-Landed-Planet.png|Imperial Clipper landed on a planet
wunjo_6_1920.png|Imperial Clipper cockpit
File:Imperial-Clipper-Cockpit-Planet-Capitol-in-Achenar.png|Imperial Clipper cockpit and planet Capitol in Achenar
Screenshot_0074 (1).jpg|Red Imperial Clipper from Vibrant Colors livery pack
File:Imperial-Clipper-Cockpit-Docked.png|Imperial Clipper cockpit docked
File:Bp-imperial-clipper.png|Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Blueprint
EliteDangerous32 2015-07-17 12-49-39-01.jpg|imperial clipper by CMDR Andix
File:359320 20190118132614 1.png|Imperial Clipper cockpit with UI disabled
clipper nice.jpg|beautiful flight
E-D - Imperial Clipper 03 - Tactical Graphite - Sunglare.jpg|Tactical Graphite Paintshop - Sunglare
File:Imperial Clipper in Planetary Ring.jpg|Imperial Clipper in planetary ring
E-D - Imperial Clipper 04 - Tactical Graphite - Sunglare II (Underside).jpg|Imperial Clipper Tactical Graphite Sunglare II (Underside)
File:Imperial Clipper in White Hangar.jpg|Imperial Clipper in White Hangar
File:Imperial Clipper on Fleet Carrier.jpg|Imperial Clipper on Fleet Carrier
Clipper.png|HCS Heinlein
File:Imperial Clipper Chrome Paintjob.png|Imperial Clipper chrome paintjob
File:Imperial_Clipper_Rear_on_pad.jpg |Rear of the Clipper on a pad
File:Imperial_Clipper_Cockpit_Exterior.jpg |Imperial Clipper Cockpit as seen from exterior
File:Imperial_Clipper_Front_Close_up.jpg
E-D - Imperial Clipper 05 - Tactical Graphite - Docked Side View.jpg|Docked Side View of Clipper with Tactical Graphite Paintjob
Clipper - Land.jpg|Clipper - Land
Screenshot_0025.jpg|Clipper - Land 2
File:X1NbPdn.png
File:HawF0K1.jpg
EliteDangerous64 2016-06-25 10-28-22.png
bp-imperial-clipper.png|Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Blueprint
</gallery>
</gallery>


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The very definition of a multipurpose ship, the Imperial Clipper is a versatile vessel well suited to a variety of roles. A generous quantity of internal compartments has made it very popular with miners, while a sizeable cargo hold and robust defences have endeared the vessel to traders. Impressive straight-line speed rounds out the ship's profile, and makes it one of the most distinguished members of the Gutamaya family.

— In-Game Description

The Imperial Clipper is a large ship produced by Gutamaya for the Empire. It is the quintessential Imperial ship that epitomizes elegance of form while delivering speed and agility, and purchasing it requires achieving an Imperial Navy rank of Baron. Due to its balance of speed, luxury, and strength, it is used for transporting valuable items and personnel of importance across the Empire. The Imperial Clipper is quite popular among pirates and is considered to be the less expensive, smaller brother of the Imperial Cutter, but its strengths lie in the adaptability of its design rather than its combat performance.

Overview

Pilots of any profession may appreciate the Imperial Clipper's high potential speed; with fully upgraded Thrusters, it is comparable to that of smaller ships such as the Cobra Mk III and the Imperial Eagle. Additionally, its pitch rotation and yaw speed are higher than most ships, making it feel like a very hefty, weighted-down Eagle with a Boost Speed that is similar to that of the Cobra Mk III. Its only drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor lateral thruster strength. Combined with very weak shields for its size and wing-mounted hardpoints ill-suited for fixed weapons, the ship is difficult to recommend for combat even with a specialized build. The Imperial Clipper is also one of the widest ships on the market, which can make manual docking complicated for less experienced pilots. Compared to the similarly-priced Alliance Chieftain, the Clipper has superior shield strength and cargo capacity, but less overall firepower and weaker armour.

Its speed and manoeuvrability fall off more heavily when laden compared to other ships, meaning it loses that advantage when trading. Nonetheless, the ship is capable of carrying 248T of cargo, which is impressive given its price point and multirole capabilities. The Type-7 Transporter may be cheaper and can haul more cargo than the Imperial Clipper, but is not nearly as viable as an armed trader that can confront attackers as well as evade them if necessary.

The Imperial Clipper is also a good Miner with high cargo and numerous internal slots, but its two Class 2 and two Class 3 hardpoints can be constricting. Taking the Clipper out to mine means either sacrificing damage output to equip the necessary mining tools, or mining with moderate defences and reduced mining efficiency. The ship's large body can also prove problematic when moving in clustered asteroid fields and Planetary Rings.

With around 28Ly of jump range potential, the Imperial Clipper is an average vessel for exploration. It is more than capable of doing the job and is a good choice for jobs that require travelling long distances, but ships like the Asp Explorer easily outclass it in this role and cost substantially less.

Imperial Clipper hardpoint convergence

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: one Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of either wing-tip nacelle, and one Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of either wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage. The wing-tip mounts are very far from centerline and will have trouble converging their fields of fire unless used with gimballed or turret mounted weapons. The underside mounts although closer together, also suffer the same field of fire convergence issues although to a lesser degree than the wing-tip mounts. Due to this, fixed weapons generally are not easy to use with this ship. However, if two fixed weapons are placed on the same side of the ship, it is possible to use fixed mount weapons.

The pilot's seat is offset to the right of the centerline of the ship while the copilot's seat is offset to the left of the centerline. Although the ship is compatible with Multicrew, it cannot equip a Fighter Hangar.

Purchase Locations

System Station Date Seen Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra Jameson Memorial Always available 10% discount
Brestla i Sola Prospect Always available 20% surcharge
LTT 11103 Korniyenko Terminal Mar. 11, 2018 15% discount
Baldr Keldysh Gateway Mar. 11, 2018 15% discount
Bandizel Hahn Orbital Mar. 11, 2018 15% discount
Eotienses Parkinson Dock Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
V374 Pegasi MacKellar Hub Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
Alit Rittenhouse Dock Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
Wong Guin Heiles Terminal Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
Achenar Dawes Hub Aug. 15, 2019
Achenar Bell Terminal Mar. 11, 2018
Ra Kazantsev Dock Mar. 11, 2018
Alectrona Marley City Mar. 11, 2018
LFT 78 Coye Orbital Mar. 11, 2018
Yokusu Edwards Port May 14, 2019
Arigens Ordway Ring Apr. 21, 2018
Sauraratec Murakami Ring Apr. 26, 2018
Rabh Friedman Terminal Mar. 5, 2019
Shente Hawker Station Aug. 15, 2019
LTT 606 Jeremy Oct. 10, 2022

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 Clipper.

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class
Medium Hardpoint Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Large Hardpoint Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys I 1 8
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 6 6
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 6 6
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive E 5 5
Environment Control Life Support E 5 5
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 6 6
Sensor Suite Sensors E 5 5
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x16] C 4 4
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x64] E 6 7
Shield Generator E 6 6
Cargo Rack [x8] E 3 4
Empty -- -- 4
Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Cargo Rack [x2] E 1 2
Empty -- -- 2
Supercruise Assist E 1 1
(PAS) I 1 1

Videos

  • Imperial Clipper concept art
    Imperial Clipper concept art
  • Imperial Clipper in space
    Imperial Clipper in space
  • Imperial Clipper landed on a planet
    Imperial Clipper landed on a planet
  • Imperial Clipper cockpit and planet Capitol in Achenar
    Imperial Clipper cockpit and planet Capitol in Achenar
  • Imperial Clipper cockpit docked
    Imperial Clipper cockpit docked
  • Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Blueprint
    Gutamaya Imperial Clipper Blueprint
  • Imperial Clipper cockpit with UI disabled
    Imperial Clipper cockpit with UI disabled
  • Imperial Clipper in planetary ring
    Imperial Clipper in planetary ring
  • Imperial Clipper in White Hangar
    Imperial Clipper in White Hangar
  • Imperial Clipper on Fleet Carrier
    Imperial Clipper on Fleet Carrier
  • Imperial Clipper chrome paintjob
    Imperial Clipper chrome paintjob
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