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{{Vehicle
| uuid = 3ea9bcd8-1ddd-4714-a537-7b2675e8c2d2
| name                            = Cutter
| image                           = Cutter flying over clouds - Cut.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
| 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                     = https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/t6b4ip5ypoot8/source.pdf
| 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]] . 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.<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>

==Features==

{{List item
|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.
}}
{{List item
|Living quarters
|A minimal yet comfortable living quarters let you take on those longer missions, featuring a single bed and shower. 
}}
{{List item
|Frame
|This ship is designed to be flexible, versatile, tough and user friendly, making it the ideal starting vehicle for fledgling pilots. 
}}
{{List item
|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>

===Series variants===

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:Cutter Rambler in space - Isometric.jpg|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Cutter Rambler]]'''
|Built for far-flung expeditions, long-hauls or extended trips.
|-
|[[File:Cutter Scout in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|'''[[Cutter Scout]]'''
|Designed for pathfinding, surveying, reconnaissance & covert intelligence operations.
|}

===Paints===
{{for|more information|:Cutter series/Paints}}

{| class="wikitable"
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Aspire"|"Aspire"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Caiman"|"Caiman"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Carnival"|"Carnival"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Central Tower"|"Central Tower"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Cliffhanger"|"Cliffhanger"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Deck the Hull"|"Deck the Hull"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Ghoulish Green"|"Ghoulish Green"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Groundswell"|"Groundswell"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Hosanna"|"Hosanna"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"IceBreak"|"IceBreak"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Light Beam"|"Light Beam"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Nightfall"|"Nightfall"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Nobel"|"Nobel"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Pyrite"|"Pyrite"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Rockslide"|"Rockslide"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Tectonic"|"Tectonic"]]
![[Cutter_series/Paints#"Wind_Chill"|"Wind Chill"]]
|-
|[[File:Cutter Aspire in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Scout Caiman landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Carnival in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Central Tower in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Rambler Cliffhanger landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Deck the Hull landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Ghoulish Green in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Groundswell in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Hosanna in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter IceBreak landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Light Beam in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Scout Nightfall landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Rambler Nobel landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Pyrite in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Scout Rockslide landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Rambler Tectonic landed in hangar - Isometric - Cut.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutter Wind Chill in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

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

==Lore==

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>

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

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 Official=
{{gallery
|Drake Cutter - Flying through Area 18 - ISC 2022-11-18.jpg
|Cutter at dockyard - Loading cargo.jpg
|Cutter interior - Bed and cockpit.jpg
|Cutter beside wreck salvaging cargo.jpg
|Cutter attacking ship.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
|Cutter flying over clouds.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
}}
</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 was 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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