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|image         = GU-97 Fighter.png
| image               = GU-97 Fighter.png
|manufacturer = Gutamaya
| manufacturer       = Gutamaya
|yearsproduced = 3302-Present
| yearsproduced       = 3302-Present
|type         = Ship-Launched Fighter
| type               = Ship-Launched Fighter
|cost          = 15,270
| cost               =
|expansion    =  
| factionreq         = Empire
|hangar        = [[Vessel Hangar]]
| factionrank        = None
|dimensions   = 6.5m x 14.9m x 2.2m
| landingpad          = [[Fighter Hangar]]
|armour       = 15
| dimensions         = 6.5m x 14.9m x 2.2m
|shields       = 15
| hullmass            = <!--N/A-->
|pitch        = 78
| armour             = 15
|yaw          = 36
| shields             = 15
|roll         = 144
| manoeuvrability    = Pitch Rate: 78°<br/>Yaw Rate: 36°<br/>Roll Rate: 144°
|topspeed      = 312
| topspeed            = 312
|boostspeed    = 540
| boostspeed         = 540
|utility       = 1
| jumprange          = <!--N/A-->
|weapons      = 2
| cargocapacity      = <!--N/A-->
| fuelcapacity        = <!--N/A-->
| utility             = 1
| small              = 2
}}
}}
{{quote|In September, Gutamaya Shipyards released a new version of the enduringly popular Eagle. This month, the company has announced the launch of a new fighter designed specifically for the CQC Championship – the Imperial Fighter. Gutamaya has said that the small, manoeuvrable vessel will be ideally suited to close-quarters dogfights, and more than capable of going toe-to-toe with other CQC fighters.|Galnet News, 06 DEC 3301<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/56617a8b9657bafb2210d8c3</ref>}}
{{Quote|The Empire's standard small class single man fighter is as famous for its agility as it is for its short range. If you see one of these then you know that something bigger is lurking nearby.|Blueprint Description<ref>[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:450px-Empire_fighter.png Gu-97 blueprint]</ref>}}
The '''Gu-97''', also known as the '''Imperial Fighter''', is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] manufactured by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. It is as noted for its high manoeuvrability and firepower as it is for its low shielding and range. It is typically launched as support craft for an Imperial cruiser, and is useless on its own if outflanked or outnumbered. It is most commonly seen in conflict zones which include an imperial faction, or patrolling space stations in Imperial territory. The Gu-97 can be purchased in [[Empire]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.
The '''Gu-97''' (aka Imperial Fighter), is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] produced by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. It is noted for its high maneuverability and firepower, but this impressive dogfighting capability comes at the cost of shield and armour strength. It is typically launched as a support craft for [[Majestic Class Interdictor]]s, and is useless on its own if outflanked or outnumbered. It is most commonly seen in conflict zones which include an Imperial faction, or patrolling space stations within Imperial territory. The Gu-97 can be purchased in Imperial systems only, but can be restocked in any system. It is also one of the four vessels permitted in the [[CQC Championship]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
Compared to its alternative options, the [[F63 Condor]] and [[Taipan]], the Gu-97 sacrifices any decent protection for much more mobility. This translates into a ship that is good for experienced pilots to utilise and take full advantage of. However, the AI will struggle in the fighter as they wont be able to use full use of the mobility and will often take hits, dying very quickly. The ship is therefore ill advised for leaving in the hands of an AI crewmember.
Compared to the [[F63 Condor]] and [[Taipan]] Ship-Launched Fighters, the Gu-97 sacrifices protection for a dramatic increase in mobility. This results in a spacecraft that novice pilots may have difficulties adequately controlling, but which also rewards experienced pilots who know how to track targets and evade enemy fire.


The Gu-97 is currently accessible in [[Close Quarters Combat]] and with the release of [[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]] 2.2 "The Guardians" update, it is a [[Ship-Launched Fighters|Ship-Launched Fighter]] that can be deployed from a [[Fighter Hangar]] module.
As an SLF, the Gu-97 does not possess a [[Frame Shift Drive]], and thus cannot jump to [[Supercruise]] or [[Hyperspace]]. Its operational area is limited to the vicinity of its deployment point, such as a station, outpost, carrier, or ship-mounted [[Vessel Hangar]].


Due to the Gu-97's short length, light weight and high speed, it is prone to spinning out of control when it collides with another object at an angle. When this happens the pilot may lose control of the fighter for a long time.
Due to the Gu-97's short length, light weight and high speed, it is prone to spinning out of control when it collides with another object at an angle. When this happens the pilot may lose control of the fighter for an extended period.


== Description ==
== Variants ==
The blueprint describes the Gu-97: ''"The Empire's standard small class single man fighter is as famous for its agility as it is for its short range. If you see one of these then you know that something bigger is lurking nearby."''<ref>http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/File:450px-Empire_fighter.png</ref>
 
== Lore ==
According the ship's designer, Pascal Roux, the Gu-97 was created as a tribute to the late [[Emperor]], [[Hengist Duval]]. In an interview with the [[Imperial Herald]], Roux said: "What I admired most about the Emperor was his balance of elegance and strength, and the fighter represents my attempt to reflect those qualities."<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/06-DEC-3301</ref>
 
==Variants==
The Gu-97 is available in 5 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility slot. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.
The Gu-97 is available in 5 variants, which differ only in weapons and utility slot. F-variants have fixed weapons and G-variants have gimballed weapons.


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<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Fighter Hangar]] bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/</ref>
<nowiki>*</nowiki> This is the cost to initially outfit a [[Vessel Hangar]] bay for that fighter type/variant, or to change it to a different fighter type/variant. The cost to restock destroyed fighters is 1,030 CR each.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/58q7cv/everything_you_need_to_know_about_ship_launched/ reddit: Everything you need to know about ship launched fighters]</ref>


== Purchase Locations ==
== Purchase Locations ==
{| class="article-table"
The Gu-97 can be purchased in [[Empire]] systems only, but can be restocked in any system.
!Variant
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
!
! System
!System
! Station
!Station
! Date Seen
!Date Seen
!Notes
|-
|Aegis F
|
|Svass
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|-
|Rogue F
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|
|Jameson Memorial
|Svass
|Always available
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|-
|Gelid G
|Brestla
|
|i Sola Prospect
|Svass
|Always Available
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|-
|Rogue G
|Kaiakul
|
|Barlowe Station
|Svass
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|-
|Gelid F
|Caspatsuria
|
|Binney Dock
|Svass
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Reilly's Retreat
|01/03/2018
|
|-
|-
|Rogue F
|Condovichs
|
|Walters Port
|Nehet
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Xuesen Orbital
|8/21/2017
|
|-
|-
|All
|Cernobog
|
|Kirkwood Vision
|Irusan
|Dec. 2, 2019
|Bella Port
|8/26/2018
|
|}
|}


==Notes==
== Notes ==
*The Gu-97 debuted in the ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' [[CQC Championship|CQC Update]] (1.4) as a fighter restricted to use in the CQC Championship Arena mode.
*With the ''[[Elite Dangerous: Horizons]]'' "The Guardians" update (2.2), the Gu-97 was added to the main game mode as a Ship-Launched Fighter alongside the [[F63 Condor]] and [[Taipan]].
*Gutamaya designer Pascal Roux created the Gu-97 as a tribute to the late [[Emperor]] [[Hengist Duval]]. In an interview with the [[Imperial Herald]], Roux said, ''"What I admired most about the Emperor was his balance of elegance and strength, and the fighter represents my attempt to reflect those qualities."''<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/56617a8b9657bafb2210d8c3 GalNet: Gutamaya Shipyards Announces the Imperial Fighter]</ref>
*The Gu-97 is not only the most maneuverable of the three Ship-Launched Fighters, it is the most maneuverable ship in the game.
*The Gu-97 is not only the most maneuverable of the three Ship-Launched Fighters, it is the most maneuverable ship in the game.
*During early development, the Gu-97 was named "The Hunter", and concept art showed it with a more angular cockpit canopy. Notably, a screenshot from a development build of the game shows the SLF interdicting a [[Sidewinder Mk I]], implying that, at one point, SLFs may possibly have been intended to equip [[Frame Shift Drive]]s and operate like full-sized ships, capable of at least Supercruise.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-hunter.94798/ Frontier Forums: The Hunter?]</ref>


== Videos ==
== Videos ==
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450px-Empire fighter.png|Blueprint for the Gu-97
450px-Empire fighter.png|Blueprint for the Gu-97
Imperial Fighter Schematic.jpg|Alternate blueprint
Imperial Fighter Schematic.jpg|Alternate blueprint
443372868max.jpg|"The Hunter" concept art
Empire Fighter 03.jpg|Concept art for the Gu-97
Empire Fighter 03.jpg|Concept art for the Gu-97
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File:2swlOLx.png
blueprint-gu97.png|Gutamaya Gu-97 Imperial Fighter Blueprint
Blueprint-gu97.png|Gutamaya Gu-97 Imperial Fighter Blueprint
Imperial Fighter landed.jpg|The old appearance of the Gu-97, before the CQC update
Imperial Fighter landed.jpg|The old appearance of the Gu-97, before the CQC update
Imperial_Fighter_Ship Launched_Fighter.jpg|Gu-97 and Anaconda
Imperial Fighter Ship Launched Fighter.jpg|Gu-97 and Anaconda
Imperial-Fighter.png|Gu-97
Imperial-Fighter-Landed.png|Gu-97 landed
Imperial-Fighter-Planetary-Ring.png|Gu-97 in a planetary ring
Imperial-Fighter-Gu-97.png|Gu-97
GU-97 Fighter.png|Gu-97
GU-97 Fighter.png|Gu-97
Imperial-Fighter-Docking.png|Gu-97 docking
Imperial-Fighter-Docking.png|Gu-97 docking
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