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{{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. With the navy ships these can come as standard, and not available for civilian, or export models.|In-Game Description}}
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{{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}}
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The '''Imperial Clipper''' is a [[Ships|ship]] manufactured 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.
 
The '''Imperial Clipper''', 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 Imperial Clipper players must have earned the rank of Baron with the Imperial Navy.
 
 
This ship is quite popular with [[pirate]]s, [[trader]]s, and some combat pilots. 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.
 
   
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
Pilots of any [[profession]] may appreciate its speed; with fully upgraded [[Thrusters]], it is comparable to that of smaller ships such as the [[Cobra MkIII]] 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 higher than that of the [[Viper MkIII|Viper]]. Its only manoeuvering drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor lateral thruster 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 PvP [[combat]] ship even if the shields are upgraded to maximum. The Imperial Clipper is also currently the fifth widest ship controllable by players, which may pose a challenge with docking. Compared to the [[Alliance Chieftain]], which has a similar pricetag, it has better shields, but less damage output and worse armour. However, the Clipper is better at multipurpose roles.
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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 MkIII]] 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 MkII]] with a [[Boost Speed]] that is similar to that of the Cobra MkIII. 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.
 
Speed and manoeuvrability fall off more heavily when loaded than other ships, bringing it back to more common speeds and turn rates when hauling cargo. However the ship is capable of carrying 248T of cargo. While this is quite a lot less than what the [[Type-7]] can carry, the Clipper is very capable of defending against pirates and its high maneuvorability lets it dodge interdictions easily, making the Clipper viable for armed traders. The ships high speed also lets it escape with ease.
 
   
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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 multipurpose 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.
The ship is a good [[Miner]] with high cargo and lots of internals. The downside is the ship has only two medium hardpoints with two large. Youll either have to sacrfice a huge amount of damage output in putting medium Mining lasers in large ports or have subpar mining speed. The ship's large body can also prove problematic in clustered asteroid fields and Planetry Rings.
 
   
 
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.
With around 28Ly of jump range, the Clipper is an average vessel for exploration; its more than capable of doing the job and is a good choice for jobs that require going long distance but is not the best for a dedicated explorer.
 
   
 
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. The [[Imperial Cutter]] has a similar appearance to that of the Clipper, albeit much larger.
 
   
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: One Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of each wingtip nacelle (total of two class 3 mounts), and One Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of each wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage (total of two class 2 mounts). The wingtip mounts are very far from centerline and will have trouble converging their fields of fire unless used with gimbaled 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 wingtip 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 much easier to use fixed mount weapons.
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The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: one Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of each wing-tip nacelle (total of two Class 3 mounts), and one Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of each wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage (total of two class 2 mounts). 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.
   
 
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.
 
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.
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|Shinrarta Dezhra
 
|Shinrarta Dezhra
 
|Jameson Memorial
 
|Jameson Memorial
 
|Always available
 
|Always available
|10% discount, Founders Permit required
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|Brestla
 
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|Achenar
 
|Dawes Hub
 
|Dawes Hub
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|Aug. 15, 2019
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|Requires permit
 
 
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|Achenar
 
|Achenar
 
|Bell Terminal
 
|Bell Terminal
 
|Mar. 11, 2018
 
|Mar. 11, 2018
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|Requires permit
 
 
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|Coye Orbital
 
|Mar. 11, 2018
 
|Mar. 11, 2018
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|Yokusu
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|Edwards Port
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|Friedman Terminal
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|Mar. 5, 2019
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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

The Imperial Clipper is a ship manufactured 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 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 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 MkIII 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 MkII with a Boost Speed that is similar to that of the Cobra MkIII. Its only drawback, and likely the reason for its low overall agility rating, is its poor lateral thruster strength. Combined with very weak shields for its size and wing-mounted hardpoints 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.

Its speed and manoeuvrability fall off more heavily when laden compared to other ships, meaning it loses that advantage when trading. Nonetheless, the ship is capable of carrying 248T of cargo, which is impressive given its price point and multipurpose 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.

The Imperial Clipper is also a good Miner with high cargo and numerous internal slots, but its two Class 2 and two Class 3 hardpoints 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.

With around 28Ly of jump range potential, the Imperial Clipper is an average vessel for 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.

The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: one Class 3 large hardpoint on the top of each wing-tip nacelle (total of two Class 3 mounts), and one Class 2 medium hardpoint on the underside of each wing where the wing attaches to the main fuselage (total of two class 2 mounts). 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.

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.

Purchase Locations

System Station Date Seen Discount
Shinrarta Dezhra Jameson Memorial Always available 10% discount
Brestla i Sola Prospect Always available 20% surcharge
LTT 11103 Korniyenko Terminal Mar. 11, 2018 15% discount
Baldr Keldysh Gateway Mar. 11, 2018 15% discount
Bandizel Hahn Orbital Mar. 11, 2018 15% discount
Eotienses Parkinson Dock Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
V374 Pegasi MacKellar Hub Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
Alit Rittenhouse Dock Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
Wong Guin Heiles Terminal Mar. 11, 2018 10% discount
Achenar Dawes Hub Aug. 15, 2019
Achenar Bell Terminal Mar. 11, 2018
Ra Kazantsev Dock Mar. 11, 2018
Alectrona Marley City Mar. 11, 2018
LFT 78 Coye Orbital Mar. 11, 2018
Yokusu Edwards Port May 14, 2019
Arigens Ordway Ring Apr. 21, 2018
Sauraratec Murakami Ring Apr. 26, 2018
Rabh Friedman Terminal Mar. 5, 2019
Shente Hawker Station Aug. 15, 2019

Outfitting

Main article: Outfitting

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

Category Default System Default Rating Default Class Max Class
Medium Hardpoint Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Pulse Laser (L) F 1 2
Large Hardpoint Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Utility Mount Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Empty -- -- 0
Bulkheads Lightweight Alloys I 1 8
Reactor Bay Power Plant E 6 6
Thrusters Mounting Thrusters E 6 6
Frame Shift Drive Housing Frame Shift Drive E 5 5
Environment Control Life Support E 5 5
Power Coupling Power Distributor E 6 6
Sensor Suite Sensors E 5 5
Fuel Store Fuel Tank [x16] C 4 4
Internal Compartments Cargo Rack [x64] E 6 7
Shield Generator E 6 6
Cargo Rack [x8] E 3 4
Empty -- -- 4
Empty -- -- 3
Empty -- -- 3
Cargo Rack [x2] E 1 2
Empty -- -- 2
Supercruise Assist E 1 1
Planetary Approach Suite (H) I 1 1

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