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{{ShipInfobox
| image       = moar_cutter.png
| image               = Imperial Cutter and Gas Giant.png
| manufacturer = Gutamaya
| manufacturer       = Gutamaya
| landingpad   = Large
| yearsproduced      = 3301-Present
|medium = 4|large = 2|huge = 1|utility = 8|manoeuvrability =2 |shields =704.76 |factionreq = Empire|factionrank = |armour = 720|hullmass = 1100|cargocapacity = 164|fuelcapacity = 64|jumprange = 8.21|size3 = 1|size4 = 1|size5 = 2|size6 = 3|size8 = 2|cost = 199,926,890|topspeed = 202|boostspeed = 323|maxjumprange = 25.70|maxtopspeed = 232|maxboostspeed = 372|type = Superheavy Multipurpose}}
| type                = Multirole
The '''Imperial Cutter''' is manufactured by [[Gutamaya]], and is an [[Empire|Imperial]] counterpart to the [[Federal Corvette]] in this size class.
| cost                = 208,969,451
| insurance          = 10,448,473
| factionreq          = Empire
| factionrank        = Duke
| expansionreq        =
| landingpad         = Large
| dimensions          = 192.6m x 111.1m x 33.4m
| seats              = <abbr title="This ship gains a 4th seat only if Odyssey is installed.">3-4</abbr>
| multicrew          = Yes
| fighterhangar      = Yes
| hullmass            = 1,100
| masslock            = 26
| armour              = 720
| armourhardness      = 70
| shields             = 704
| heatcapacity        = 327
| fuelcapacity        = 64
| manoeuvrability    = 0
| topspeed            = 202
| maxtopspeed        = 232
| boostspeed          = 323
| maxboostspeed      = 372
| jumprange           = 8.21
| maxjumprange        = 25.70
| cargocapacity      = 164
| maxcargocapacity    = 794
| utility            = 8
| small              =
| medium              = 4
| large              = 2
| huge                = 1
| size1              = 1
| size2              =
| size3               = 1
| size4               = 1
| size5               = 2
| size6               = 3
| size7              =
| size8               = 2
| reservedic          = 2× Class 5 [[Military Compartment]]s
|scooptimised=No}}
{{Quote|The pride of Gutamaya's shipyards, the Imperial Cutter is a formidable all-rounder. With sufficient armour and shielding to withstand all but the most determined attacks, and a total of seven hardpoints, the Cutter boasts an intimidating combat profile, while its substantial cargo hold makes It a solid choice for traders. |In-Game Description}}
The '''Imperial Cutter''' is a large [[Ships|ship]] produced by [[Gutamaya]] for the [[Empire]]. It serves as the [[Imperial Navy]]'s counterpart to the [[Federal Corvette]], and purchasing it requires achieving an [[Empire/Ranks|Imperial Navy rank]] of Duke. One of the most expensive ships on the market that can be manned by a single pilot, the Imperial Cutter epitomizes Gutamaya's synthesis of form and function. While the Federal Corvette surpasses it in terms of sheer firepower and the [[Anaconda]] excels at versatility, the Imperial Cutter still wields a formidable array of weapon hardpoints, an impressive maximum cargo capacity of 794t, a surprisingly high top speed, and enough armour and shields to shrug off damage from all but the most tenacious attackers.


The Imperial Cutter is confirmed to debut in the 1.5 "[[Ships (Update)|Ships]]" update later in 2015.<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=191898</ref>
==Overview==
The Imperial Cutter is expensive and ponderous, but overall a very effective multi-purpose ship with a heavy armament. It lacks the versatility of the [[Anaconda]] and the combat prowess of the [[Federal Corvette]], but has considerable potential as a trading vessel that can easily defend itself. Traders looking for a stylish, powerhouse ship with ample cargo capacity will usually find the Imperial Cutter more than satisfactory, while fighters and explorers may prefer the Federal Corvette and Anaconda, respectively.


The Cutter features 4 medium [[Hardpoint|hardpoints]]: 2 on the nacelles and 2 on the belly; 2 large hardpoints on top of the ship and 1 huge hardpoint on the chin. Notably, the exterior lights on the ship change color from blue to red once hardpoints are deployed.  
The Imperial Cutter has the second largest cargo capacity of all playable ships in the game at 794t (behind the [[Panther Clipper Mk II]]'s staggering 1238t), making it a very capable ship for traders. However, it is also one of the most expensive ships in the game at a cost almost three times higher than a [[Type-9 Heavy]], which has a max cargo capacity of 790 tons; only 4 tons less. It also has a lower cargo capacity when shielded, as the Type-9 can equip a lower class [[Shield Generator]]. The very high rebuy and repair costs of the Cutter makes shieldless runs incredibly risky, so it is important to keep this in mind as every bump and scratch will cut rather heavily into profits, and like the Type-9, it is very difficult to dodge an [[interdiction]] in the Cutter. This combined with its required Imperial Navy rank can make the Cutter a much less appealing ship for traders.


[[Frontier Developments]] also confirmed it will have bad manoeuvrability and a high top speed. It is the largest player piloted ship as of 1.5 Beta 3.  
Unlike the [[Type-9 Heavy]], it is extremely well-shielded, very fast for its size, and much better armed, giving it far greater combat survivability, especially in the piracy role, as it is capable of holding its own against a [[Federal Corvette]], [[Anaconda]], or [[Type-10 Defender]]. In addition, with plenty of internals available to mount [[Miner|mining]] accessories while still leaving the largest open for cargo holds, excellent speed for moving from asteroid to asteroid, and a sufficiency of medium weapon mounts, the Cutter is an excellent choice for mining, if rather excessive. Keeping a shield generator on will let it handle most NPC pirates; however, the Type-9 will outdo it in terms of cargo capacity in this scenario.


It has with its 792T cargo capacity the largest cargo bay a playable ship can have, topping the Type-9 with 260T more cargo space, over 48% more space, while having significantly better manuverability and speed than the Type-9. This will make it the most logical choice for traders. {{Clr}}
[[File:Convergence_cutter.png|thumb|250px|Imperial Cutter hardpoints convergence]]
The Imperial Cutter features four medium [[hardpoint]]s: two on the nacelles and two on the chin; two large hardpoints on top of the ship and a single huge hardpoint on the chin. The pilot's seat is offset to the right of the ship, one co-pilot's seat being located to the pilot's left and the other two behind this. It has 8 utility mounts and can carry a [[Fighter Hangar]] for [[Ship-Launched Fighters]].
 
When compared to the other two of the big three, the Corvette and Anaconda, the Imperial Cutter has several notable downsides, other than just the price tag. It has a much lower jump range than the Anaconda, though better than the Corvette, and while it has impressive combat potential, its Class 7 power distributor isn't quite as able to keep all its hardpoints effectively powered when compared to the Class 8 of the other two; thus the ship slightly pales in combat potential by comparison. While its manoeuvrability may be off-putting to some, it can easily be alleviated with Engineering, allowing the Cutter to reach slightly over 28 degrees of pitch on certain builds. Compared to the significantly cheaper Type-10, it has the same manoeuvrability and fewer hardpoints, although its superior placement and good speed give it a huge advantage over a Type-10 in combat; it also has much higher pitch and yaw speeds. The Cutter also has a staggering [[Mass Lock|mass lock factor]] of 26, tied with the Type-10 for the highest of all conventional ships. The only non-capital ship with a larger mass lock factor is the [[Thargoid Interceptor]], so the Cutter can only be mass locked by other Cutters, Type-10s, and Interceptors.
 
==Purchase Locations==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1"
! System
! Station
! Date Seen
! Discount
|-
|Shinrarta Dezhra
|Jameson Memorial
|Always available
|10% discount
|-
|Brestla
|i Sola Prospect
|Always available
|20% surcharge
|-
|Arjung
|Hiyya Orbital
|Feb. 16, 2022
|15% discount
|-
|Eotienses
|Parkinson Dock
|Jul. 10, 2020
|10% discount
|-
|Eotienses
|Adams Market
|Sep. 30, 2019
|10% discount
|-
|V374 Pegasi
|MacKellar Hub
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Izanagi
|Manakov Ring
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Oto
|Gauss City
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Walgal
|Carpenter City
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Llyr
|Baraniecki Vision
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Kaiakul
|Barlowe Station
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Regir
|Grushin Dock
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Tau-1 Hydrae
|Priestley Port
|Sep. 30, 2019
|
|-
|Ngalkin
|Frechet Station
|Feb. 07, 2020
|
|-
|Beta-1 Tucanae
|Adams Orbital
|Feb. 20, 2020
|
|-
|Pangilagara
|Tange Vision
|July 31, 2021
|
|}
 
== Outfitting ==
{{Main|Outfitting}}
 
All ships are highly customisable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Imperial Cutter.
 
{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center;" border="1"
! style="text-align: center;" | Category
! style="text-align: center;" | Default System
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Rating
! style="text-align: center;" | Default Class
! style="text-align: center;" | Max Class
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[Hardpoint|Medium Hardpoint]]
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| [[Pulse Laser]] (L) || F || 1 || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 2
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Hardpoint|Large Hardpoint]]
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
|[[Hardpoint|Huge Hardpoint]]
| Empty || -- || -- || 4
|-
| rowspan="8" | Utility Mount
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 0
|-
| [[Bulkheads]]
| [[Lightweight Alloys]] || I || 1 || 8
|-
| Reactor Bay
| [[Power Plant]] || E || 8 || 8
|-
| Thrusters Mounting
| [[Thrusters]] || E || 8 || 8
|-
| Frame Shift Drive Housing
| [[Frame Shift Drive]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Environment Control
| [[Life Support]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Power Coupling
| [[Power Distributor]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Sensor Suite
| [[Sensors]] || E || 7 || 7
|-
| Fuel Store
| [[Fuel Tank]] [x64] || C || 6 || 6
|-
| rowspan="13" | [[Internal Compartment]]s
| [[Shield Generator]] || E || 8 || 8
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x128] || E || 7 || 8
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x32] || E || 5 || 6
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 6
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 6
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 5
|-
| ''Empty'' || --|| --|| 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| ''Empty'' (M) || -- || -- || 5
|-
| [[Cargo Rack]] [x4] || E || 2 || 4
|-
| ''Empty'' || -- || -- || 3
|-
| [[Supercruise Assist]] || E || 1 || 1
|-
| (PAS) || I || 1 || 1
|}
*''(L) = Loaned Module''
*''[x#] = Capacity''
*''(PAS) = Reserved solely for the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] or [[Advanced Planetary Approach Suite]]''
*''(M) = [[Military Compartment]] reserved for [[Hull Reinforcement Package]], [[Module Reinforcement Package]], [[Shield Cell Bank]], [[Guardian Shield Reinforcement Package]], [[Guardian Hull Reinforcement Package]], or [[Guardian Module Reinforcement Package]]''
 
==Notes==
*The Imperial Cutter was added to ''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' in the [[Ships (Update)|1.5 Ships update]] released on December 15, 2015.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/horizons-2-0-and-ships-1-5-change-log.211781/ Frontier Forums: Horizons (2.0) and Ships (1.5) change log]</ref>
*The ''4.3.3.0 Update'' (28 April 2026) improved the scaling and detailing of the Cutter's landing gear and stairs. This previously had the wrong scale and it was low quality.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260429004806/https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0 Elite Dangerous - 4.3.3.0 Update Notes] - Elite Dangerous website - 28 April 2026</ref>
 
== Videos ==
<gallery>
File:Built_To_Perfection_-_Elite_Dangerous_Imperial_Cutter
File:Elite_Dangerous_Imperial_Cutter
File:The_Imperial_Cutter,_because_size_matters
File:Imperial_Cutter_-_Power,_Superiority,_Excellence
File:CUTTER_VS_CORVETTE_VS_ANACONDA_ELITE_DANGEROUS
File:%F0%9F%91%BD_Wing_VS_Thargoid_Cyclops_Variant_(Third_Person_View)
File:Geysers,_Fumaroles_and_the_sights_along_the_Road_to_the_Northeast.
File:Elite_Dangerous_1.5_Ships_-_Imperial_Cutter
File:The Imperial Cutter Elite Dangerous
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Imperial_Cutter_concept_art_01.png|Imperial Cutter Concept Art
File:Imperial Cutter concept art 01.png|Imperial Cutter Concept Art
On the bridge imperal cutter.jpg|On the bridge of the Imperial Cutter
File:Imperial Cutter and Gas Giant.png|Imperial Cutter and gas giant
On the bridge of the imperal cutter.jpg|View of imperial cutter bridge
File:Cutter cockpit.png|Cockpit view, UI turned off
landed_cutter.JPG|Cutter on the Surface
File:Gutamaya-Imperial-Cutter-Cockpit-Rear.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit rear
cutter_view.png|Imperial Cutter
File:Imperial-Cutter-cockpit.jpg|Imperial Cutter cockpit
cutter_hardpoints.png|Ditto, hardpoints deployed. Note the lighting color change
File:Bp-imperial-cutter.png|Gutamaya Imperial Cutter Blueprint
cutter_nose.png|
File:Imperial Cutter Gutamaya.jpg|Imperial Cutter by Gutamaya
cutter_profile.png|
File:Imperial Cutter Thrusters Docked.jpg|Imperial Cutter thrusters docked
cutter_3-4.png|
File:Imperial Cutter Chrome.jpg|Imperial Cutter Chrome
cutter_stern.png|
File:Imperial Cutter Docked Sideview.jpg|Imperial Cutter docked sideview
cutter_front_hp.png|One huge and two medium hardpoints right below the cockpit
File:Imperial Cutter above Planetary Ring.jpg|Imperial Cutter above planetary ring
cutter_nacelle_hp.png|Two medium hardpoints on engine nacelles
File:Imperial Cutter on Ice Planet.jpg|Imperial Cutter on ice planet
cutter_large_hp.png|Two large hardpoints on top of the ship
cutter_hawt.png|Cutter ready for an FSD jump, heat radiators deployed
cutter_docking_bay_scoop_thingy.png|Cargo scoop/docking bay
cutter_cockpit.png|Cockpit view, UI turned off
wiki_landing_pad.png|On a landing pad, note the little lights
</gallery>
</gallery>


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