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{{Vehicle
| uuid = 3ea9bcd8-1ddd-4714-a537-7b2675e8c2d2
| name                            = Cutter
| image                           = Drake Cutter - Flying through Area 18 - ISC 2022-11-18.jpg
| manufacturer                    = DRAK
| size                            = small
| productionstate                 = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc             = Since [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|Alpha 3.17.4]]
| mincrew                         = 1
| maxcrew                         = 1
| pledgecost                      = 45
| originalpledgecost              = 45
| warbondcost                     = 40
| originalwarbondcost             = 40
| pledgeavailability              = Always available
| length                          = 20
| height                          = 6
| width = 16
| releasedate                     = 2920
| retiredate                      = <!-- Lore retirement date of the vehicle, preferably with SDA template -->
| developedfrom                   = <!-- Wikilink of the predecessor of the vehicle -->
| developedinto                   = <!-- Wikilink of the successor of the vehicle -->
| rsistoreurl                     = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/cutter/Cutter
| brochureurl                     = <!-- URL of vehicle brochure page -->
| presentationurl1                = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18790-Drake-Cutter
| qandaurl1                       = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/engineering/18988-Q-A-Drake-Cutter
| galactapediaurl                 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VDzA9d5g79-cutter
| conceptdate                     = <!-- Date when the vehicle was first announced --> 2022-11-17
| saledate                        = <!-- Date when the vehicle was first sold --> 2022-11-18
}}

The '''Cutter''' is a single-seat starter ship manufactured by [[Drake Interplanetary]].<ref name="datamine-3174-ptu">{{Cite game|build=[[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|Alpha 3.17.4]]|text=Datamine|accessdate=2022-11-16|game=}}</ref> Its tough, versatile and flexible frame can tackle multiple different roles and is designed to be user-friendly, making it ideal for fledgling pilots.

The Cutter was first introduced by Drake Interplanetary in 2920 and the most recent model debuted at the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo]] in 2952.<ref name="GACUTTER">{{Cite RSI|text=Galactapedia:Cutter|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VDzA9d5g79-cutter|accessdate=2023-01-31}}</ref>

==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 ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===

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 In-space=
{| class="wikitable"
|Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Cutter in space - Isometrric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter in space - Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter in space - Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter in space - Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter in space - Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter in space - Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
 Landed=
{| class="wikitable"
|Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Cutter landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:placeholderv2.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Category:Cutter_series#Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
!Image 
!Paint Name
!Description
!Price (aUEC)
!Price ($)
|-
|[[File:Cutter Aspire in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Aspire"
|White in colour with blue & dark grey accents.
'''Available only on the Subscribers store.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Subscribers-Store/Cutter-Aspire-Paint|text=Cutter Aspire Paint|accessdate=2023-04-27}}</ref>
|[not available]
|3.00
|-
|[[File:Cutter Carnival landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Carnival"
|Dark grey and pink in colour with grey accents.
|[not available]
|5.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Cutter-Carnival-Paint|text=Cutter Carnival Paint|accessdate=2023-05-27}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Cutter Central Tower in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Central Tower"
|Red in colour with orange & dark grey accents.
'''Available only on the Subscribers store.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Subscribers-Store/Cutter-Central-Tower-Paint|text=Cutter Central Tower Paint|accessdate=2023-04-27}}</ref>
|[not available]
|3.00
|-
|[[File:Cutter Groundswell in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Groundswell"
|Olive green in colour with orange & dark grey accents.
'''Limited edition. Only available to [[Concierge]] during the concept sale.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/18790-Drake-Cutter|text=Drake Cutter presentation|accessdate=2022-11-18}}</ref>
|[not available]
|5.00
|-
|[[File:Cutter Hosanna in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Hosanna"
|Red in colour with ivory & dark grey accents.
'''Available only on the Subscribers store.''' <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Subscribers-Store/Cutter-Hosanna-Paint|text=Cutter Hosanna Paint|accessdate=2023-04-27}}</ref>
|[not available]
|3.00
|-
|[[File:Cutter Light Beam in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Light Beam"
|Yellow in colour with dark grey accents.
|[not available]
|3.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Cutter-Light-Beam-Paint|text=Cutter Light Beam Paint|accessdate=2022-11-18}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Cutter Pyrite landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Pyrite"
|Dark grey in colour with silver and yellow accents.
|[not available]
|5.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Cutter-Pyrite-Paint|text=Cutter Pyrite Paint|accessdate=2023-05-27}}</ref>
|-
|[[File:Cutter Wind Chill in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|"Wind Chill"
|Near white in colour with silver & dark grey accents.
|[not available]
|3.00 <ref>{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/Paint/Cutter-Wind-Chill-Paint|text=Cutter Wind Chill Paint|accessdate=2022-11-18}}</ref>
|}

== Universe availability ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Gallery==
{{for|a full gallery|:Category:Cutter images}}

<tabber>
 Official=
{{gallery
|Cutter at dockyard - Loading cargo.jpg
|Cutter attacking ship.jpg
|Cutter interior - Bed and cockpit.jpg
|Cutter beside wreck salvaging cargo.jpg
|Cutter landing at dockyard.jpg
|Cutter flying over yellow world.png
|Cutter landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Drake-cutter-lorville-flight.jpg
|IAE2952 Ad - Drake Cutter 1.jpg
|Drake Cutter - Flying through Area 18 - ISC 2022-11-18.jpg
}}
|-|
 In-game=
{{gallery
|IAE-2952-day1-cutter-trio-front.jpg
|IAE-2952-day1-cutter-sign.jpg
|IAE-2952-day1-cutter-single.jpg
|CutterIAEPosterInGame.jpg
}}
|-|
 Official paints=
{{gallery
|Cutter Aspire - Landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Aspire - Icon.png
|Cutter Carnival landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Carnival - Icon.png
|Cutter Central Tower - Landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Central Tower - Icon.png
|Cutter Groundswell landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Groundswell - Icon.png
|Cutter Hosanna - Landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Hosanna - Icon.png
|Cutter Light Beam landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Light Beam - Icon.png
|Cutter Pyrite landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Pyrite - Icon.png
|Cutter Wind Chill landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png
|Cutter Wind Chill - Icon.png
|Cutter Light Beam over crashed wreck.jpg
}}
</tabber>

==Development==

The Cutter is first spotted publicly in the files of the [[Star Citizen Alpha 3.17.4|Alpha 3.17.4]] [[PTU]] build.<ref name="datamine-3174-ptu" /> Brochure material of the ship already circulated since [[November 2022 Leaks|October–November 2022]]. The ship is officially revealed on 2022-11-18, day 1 of the [[Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2952]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/az5Z8ZT1xNM Day 1 - IAE 2952] on YouTube</ref>

==References==
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{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

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