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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder, it is the second-lightest-hulled playable ship thus far but its upgrades are heavier. | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder, it is the second-lightest-hulled playable ship thus far but its upgrades are heavier. | ||
The {{PAGENAME}} is armed, [[shield]]ed and armoured well beyond what would be expected for its size in compensation, acting like a medium-heavy fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere between the much more powerful [[Fer-de-Lance]] and the longer-ranged [[Diamondback Explorer]], falling well short of the [[Vulture]] or [[Eagle]]. | The {{PAGENAME}} is armed, [[shield]]ed and armoured well beyond what would be expected for its size in compensation, acting like a medium-heavy fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere between the much more powerful [[Fer-de-Lance]] and the longer-ranged [[Diamondback Explorer]], falling well short of the [[Vulture]], [[Sidewinder]] or [[Eagle]]. | ||
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. | ||
Revision as of 04:39, 21 June 2015
Template:Quote The Imperial Courier is a fast multipurpose ship just barely larger than the Sidewinder, it is the second-lightest-hulled playable ship thus far but its upgrades are heavier.
The Imperial Courier is armed, shielded and armoured well beyond what would be expected for its size in compensation, acting like a medium-heavy fighter in combat. In terms of agility it ranks somewhere between the much more powerful Fer-de-Lance and the longer-ranged Diamondback Explorer, falling well short of the Vulture, Sidewinder or Eagle.
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.
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Summerland | Henry O'hare's Hanger | Jun 6,2015 |
| Nehet | Xuesen Orbital | Jun 6, 2015 |
| Har Pahary | Leonard Station | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Tagoman | Brorsen Port | Jun 5, 2015 |
| Murato | Tietjen Ring | Jun 6, 2015 |
| Achenar | Baker Terminal (15% discount) | Jun 6, 2015 |
| Beta-1 Tucanae | Adams Orbital | Jun 6,
2015 |
| Dongzi | Penrose Ring | June 5, 2015 |
| Kuwemargl | Baillaud Ring | June 6, 2015 |
| Bielonti | Ahmed Dock | June 8, 2015 |
| MIPHIFA | HAPPIS | June 9,2015 |
| Pandemonium | Hirayama Port | June 9, 2015 |
| Yen K'uie | Siddha Gateway | June 9, 2015 |
| Synteini | Both Major Stations | June 9, 2015 |
| Chona | Smoot Station | June 19, 2015 |
Outfitting
Gallery
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Sneak peek concept art of cockpit from Newsletter #65
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Possible Empire Courier Sketches
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Sneak peek from Newsletter #67
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Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
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Sneak peek cockpit view from Newsletter #71
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Ship model concept art
See Also
- The Imperial Courier from previous Elite games on Alioth Wiki