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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>

{{Quote|Zorgon Peterson has created a new breed of trade vessel, designed to pack as much cargo space into a standard certified vessel as possible. The Panther Mk II offers pilots both an incredible cargo capacity and a surprising armament for a freighter. With state-of-the-art drive stabilisers and an integrated polymer weave hull, the Panther's design also allows superior management of overcharged Frame Shift Drives.|Datamined from the game files April 2025}}

The '''Panther Clipper LX''' ~~(aka Panther Clipper)~~ is a 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>

== Datamined ==

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>

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, ~~an April 2025 datamined description says it's~~ made by [[Zorgon Peterson]].

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 ==

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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" />

~~== Elite II ==~~

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

~~The~~ Panther Clipper ~~first appeared in ''~~[[Frontier~~: Elite II~~]]''. It was the largest ship in the game, being extremely slow as a consequence, and was described as capable of buying entire planets out of their cargo. Due to its immense size, it was capable of being equipped with planetary bombardment-class weaponry and powerful shields that shrugged off attacks from small pirate craft.

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+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>
-{{Quote|Zorgon Peterson has created a new breed of trade vessel, designed to pack as much cargo space into a standard certified vessel as possible. The Panther Mk II offers pilots both an incredible cargo capacity and a surprising armament for a freighter. With state-of-the-art drive stabilisers and an integrated polymer weave hull, the Panther's design also allows superior management of overcharged Frame Shift Drives.|Datamined from the game files April 2025}}
-The '''Panther Clipper LX''' (aka Panther Clipper) is a 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>
 == Datamined ==
 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>
-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, an April 2025 datamined description says it's made by [[Zorgon Peterson]].
+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 ==
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 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" />
-== Elite II ==
+On 30 April 2025, the [[Panther Clipper Mk II]] was unveiled during a [[Frontier Unlocked]] episode.
-The Panther Clipper first appeared in ''[[Frontier: Elite II]]''. It was the largest ship in the game, being extremely slow as a consequence, and was described as capable of buying entire planets out of their cargo. Due to its immense size, it was capable of being equipped with planetary bombardment-class weaponry and powerful shields that shrugged off attacks from small pirate craft.
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