Cutter

The Cutter is a single-seat starter ship manufactured by Drake Interplanetary . It is a compact and robust spacecraft that caters to individuals from all walks of life. It boasts a cargo capacity of 4 SCU and is equipped with ample power to tackle any challenge. The Cutter is designed to cater to hard-working individuals who require a reliable and efficient spacecraft to accomplish their tasks. With its rugged and versatile design, the Cutter is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a spacecraft that can handle any situation. It embodies the essence of Drake, which is to empower individuals to reach for the stars, regardless of their background or profession.^[1]

Features

Cargo/Stowage

With a 4 SCU cargo hold and up to 650K μSCU of stowage, it's ideal for light freight or mercantile missions. An additional 650K μSCU storage locker, single gun rack, and utility tool rack ensure that you are prepared for a productive day.

Living quarters

A minimal yet comfortable living quarters let you take on those longer missions, featuring a single bed and shower.

Frame

This ship is designed to be flexible, versatile, tough and user friendly, making it the ideal starting vehicle for fledgling pilots.

Weapons

The Cutter also has two size 2 gun hardpoints as well as two size 2 missile hardpoints, giving you the ability to defend yourself when needed.

Specifications

Radar

1x

S1

Ecouter

Military (C)

Cooler

1x

S1

BlastChill

Civilian (D)

Life support

1x

S1

Life supportlfsp_tydt_s01_comfortair

Power plant

1x

S1

LightBlossom

Civilian (C)

Self destruct

1x

S1

Self destruct (30s)

5,000 🗡️ · 50 m

Shield generator

1x

S1

HEX

Civilian (B)

Fuel intake

1x

S1

Fuel intakeintk_drak_cutter

0.015 SCU/s

Fuel port

1x

S1

Fuel portdockingtube_fuel_ports_drak_cutter

Fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

146.7 SCU

Quantum drive

1x

S1

FoxFire

Competition (B)

Quantum fuel tank

2x

S1

Internal Tank

0.98 SCU

Main thruster

2x

S1

Main thrusterdrak_cutter_thruster_main

3.2 MN

2x

S1

Main thrusterdrak_cutter_thruster_aux

0.523 MN

Maneuvering thruster

12x

S1

Maneuvering thrusterdrak_cutter_thruster_mav_fixed

1.163 MN

4x

S1

Maneuvering thrusterdrak_cutter_thruster_auxretro

0.4 MN

Ordnance

2x

S2

MSD-221 Missile Rack

Left, Right

4x

S1

Spark I Missile

FireStorm Kinetics

Weapons

2x

S2

VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount

Left, Right

2x

S2

CF-227 Badger Repeater

Klaus & Werner

2x

S1

Magazinefaux_magazinemagazine

375/375 Ammunition

Defensive devices

2x

S1

Joker Defcon - Noise Launcher

Left, Right

2x

S1

Magazine

5/5 Ammunition

2x

S1

Aegis Gladius - Decoy Launcher

Left, Right

2x

S1

Magazine

48/48 Ammunition

Cargo grid

2x

S1

Cargo griddrak_cutter_cargogrid_2stack

4,000 SCU · L 1.25 m x W 1.25 m x H 2.5 m

Personal storage

1x

S1

Personal storagepersonalstorage_cutter

650,000K µSCU

Weapon rack

1x

S1

Weapon rackweapon_rack_drak_cutter_4_slot

Armor

1x

S1

Personal armor

Fire extinguisher

1x

S1

Fire extinguishergadget_cabinet_kegr_fire_extinguisher_ng

Vehicle part

1x

S1

Body

6,500 ❤️

1x

S1

Vtol r geo

3,000 ❤️

1x

S1

Vtol l geo

3,000 ❤️

1x

S1

Nose

3,000 ❤️

1x

S1

Body armour (top)

1,500 ❤️

Model

Ship profile

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear	Below

Isometric	Above	Port-side	Front	Rear

Series variants

Cutter

Starter, Light Freight

Cutter Rambler

Starter, Expedition

Cutter Scout

Reconnaissance, Intelligence

Paints

"Aspire"	"Caiman"	"Carnival"	"Central Tower"	"Cliffhanger"	"Deck the Hull"	"Dying Star"	"Foundation Festival"	"Ghoulish Green"	"Groundswell"	"Hosanna"	"IceBreak"	"Light Beam"	"Nightfall"	"Nobel"	"Pyrite"	"Rockslide"	"Tectonic"	"Wind Chill"

Acquisition

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Lore

The Cutter was first introduced by Drake Interplanetary in 2920 and the most recent model debuted at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo in 2952.^[2]

Gallery

Development

2022-11	The Cutter is first spotted publicly in the files of the Alpha 3.17.4 PTU build.^[1] Brochure material of the ship already circulated since October–November 2022.
2022-11-18	The ship was officially revealed on day 1 of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2952.^[3]

Trivia

It is named after Cutter style of sailing ships. The history of these ships can be traced to the early days of sailing. The designation "cutter" derives from the nautical term "cut," which pertains to the action of trimming a sail. Traditionally, cutter ships were extensively employed by naval forces, privateers, and commercial traders because of their remarkable agility and velocity. They were instrumental in maritime commerce, exploration, and naval conflicts. ^[4]