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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            = 300
| insurance          = 1,114,793
| boostspeed         = 380
| factionreq         = Empire
| manoeuvrability    = 2
| factionrank        = Baron
| shields            = 180
| expansionreq        =
| armour              = 270
| landingpad          = Large
| dimensions          = 106.7m x 103.7m x 24.8m
| seats              = 2
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = No
| hullmass            = 400
| hullmass            = 400
| masslock            = 12
| armour              = 486
| armourhardness      = 60
| shields            = 186
| heatcapacity        = 304
| fuelcapacity        = 16
| manoeuvrability    = 5
| topspeed            = 306
| maxtopspeed        = 341
| boostspeed          = 388
| maxboostspeed      = 445
| jumprange          = 8.98
| maxjumprange        = 27.52
| cargocapacity      = 74
| cargocapacity      = 74
| fuelcapacity        =16
| maxcargocapacity    = 250
| jumprange          =  
| 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         =  
| factionrank        = Baron
|scooptimised=No}}
| landingpad          = Large
{{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}}
}}
 
{{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.
 
== 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 [[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.


The '''{{PAGENAME}}''', 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 {{PAGENAME}} players must have earned the rank of [[Empire/Ranks|Baron]] with the Imperial Navy. This ship is quite popular with [[pirate]]s, [[trader]]s, and some [[explorer]]s. 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.  
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; no other ship released can exceed the boost speed of an Imperial Clipper with fully upgraded [[Thrusters]].{{Cite}} Additionally, its pitch rotation speed is higher than most ships, making it feel like a very hefty, weighted-down [[Eagle]] with a boost speed that almost reaches that of the [[Cobra]]. As an added benefit, flying at high speed has less effect on its pitch rotation speed than comparable ships, making it a very manoeuvrable ship at high speed. Its only manoeuvring drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor yaw 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 [[combat]] ship even if the shields are upgraded to maximum.
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 making the Imperial Clipper very popular among explorers.
[[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 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.


==Specifications==
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]].
{| class="article-table" border="1"
! Type
| Heavy Multipurpose
|-
! Faction
| [[Empire]]
|-
! Crew
| 3
|-
! Maximum Cargo Capacity
| 248 T
|-
! Maximum Jump Range
| 26.63 Ly
|-
! Dimensions
| 100m x 120m x 40m (estimated)
|}


==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
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|-
| Wuru
|Shinrarta Dezhra
| Wendelin Terminal
|Jameson Memorial
| Jan 3, 2015
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|-
| Beta-1 Tucanae
|Brestla
| Adams Orbital
|i Sola Prospect
| Apr 17, 2015
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|-
| HIP 105408
|LTT 11103
| Binney Horizons
|Korniyenko Terminal
| Jan 4, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|-
| CD-54 9671
|Baldr
| Somayaji Terminal
|Keldysh Gateway
| Jan 7, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|-
| CD-60 7742
|Bandizel
| Kopal Dock
|Hahn Orbital
| Feb 5, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|15% discount
|-
|-
| Sowiio
|Eotienses
| Shaw Port (Removed 1.2)
|Parkinson Dock
| Mar 19, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|-
|-
| Kadrusa
|V374 Pegasi
| Slipher Vision
|MacKellar Hub
| Feb 8, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|-
|-
| Chiut
|Alit
| Andoyer City
|Rittenhouse Dock
| Feb 8, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|-
|-
| Manianscudo
|Wong Guin
| Miller Port
|Heiles Terminal
| Feb 8, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|10% discount
|-
|-
| Sak Manka
|Achenar
| Impey Vision
|Dawes Hub
| Feb 8, 2015
|Aug. 15, 2019
|
|-
|-
| LTT 9097
|Achenar
| Fox Gateway
|Bell Terminal
| Feb 9, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|
|-
|-
| Liu Di
|Ra
| Sudworth Orbital
|Kazantsev Dock
| Feb 10, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|
|-
|-
| Karadjari
|Alectrona
| Dufay Vision
|Marley City
| Feb 10, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|
|-
|-
| HD 137388
|LFT 78
| Delsanti Vision
|Coye Orbital
| Feb 11, 2015
|Mar. 11, 2018
|
|-
|-
| Avalon
|Yokusu
| Noctilux
|Edwards Port
| Feb 11, 2015
|May 14, 2019
|
|-
|-
| Lombi
|Arigens
| Xin Hub
|Ordway Ring
| Feb 12, 2015
|Apr. 21, 2018
|
|-
|-
| Afli
|Sauraratec
| Pu City
|Murakami Ring
| Mar 15, 2015
|Apr. 26, 2018
|
|-
|-
| Afli
|Rabh
| Quetelet Dock
|Friedman Terminal
| Feb 15, 2015
|Mar. 5, 2019
|
|-
|-
| Wapiya
|Shente
| Brothers Vision
|Hawker Station
| Apr 4, 2015
|Aug. 15, 2019
|
|-
|-
| Har Pahary
|LTT 606
| Leonard Station
|Jeremy
| Feb 19, 2015
|Oct. 10, 2022
|-
|
| 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
|}
|}


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


{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
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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''
* ''BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
 
== Videos ==
<gallery>
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
File:359320 20190118132614 1.png|Imperial Clipper cockpit with UI disabled
File:Imperial Clipper in Planetary Ring.jpg|Imperial Clipper in planetary ring
File:Imperial Clipper in White Hangar.jpg|Imperial Clipper in White Hangar
File:Imperial Clipper on Fleet Carrier.jpg|Imperial Clipper on Fleet Carrier
File:Imperial Clipper Chrome Paintjob.png|Imperial Clipper chrome paintjob
</gallery>
</gallery>


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