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The '''Imperial Courier''' is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder. It is the third-lightest-hulled playable ship (after the Sidewinder and Hauler) thus far but its upgrades are heavier. | The '''Imperial Courier''' is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder. It is the third-lightest-hulled playable ship (after the Sidewinder and Hauler) thus far but its upgrades are heavier. | ||
The Imperial Courier is armed, [[shield]]ed and armoured well beyond what would be expected for its size, acting like a medium-heavy fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere | The Imperial Courier is armed, [[shield]]ed and armoured well beyond what would be expected for its size, acting like a medium-heavy fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere close to the [[Vulture]] despite is lower rating. While it has a lower pitch rotation speed, its powerful lateral thrusters combined with its low mass allow it to strafe almost as fast as the [[Vulture]] but with the added ability to stop and change directions on a dime. | ||
The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: 1 medium hardpoint at the front of each engine pylon, and 1 medium hardpoint underneath the nose. | The weapon hardpoints are located in the following places: 1 medium hardpoint at the front of each engine pylon, and 1 medium hardpoint underneath the nose. | ||