Imperial Courier
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 the quintessential Imperial ship. It epitomises elegance of form while packing a good punch. Officially the class is used to provide transport for officials that don't warrant the use of a Cutter or Interdictor. However its flexibility means that it fills many roles within the Imperial Navy and prominent citizens.
— In-game description
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.
Purchase Locations
| System | Station | Date Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Sumerland | Henry O'hare's Hanger | |
| 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 |
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
References
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