Starter / Pathfinder
FLIGHT READY IN MATRIXDesigned by Drake Interplanetary for starter / pathfinder. Listed as flight ready in the official matrix.
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Dated source references, checked 2026-10-20. Design and conditional claims are labelled. Each card has one supporting-details section for conditions and evidence.
1
Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
1
Living Quarters explicitly says single bed and shower. Wiki cites CIG Cutter launch 18790; current direct CIG page returned a shell, so the exact bed wording was read on the wiki, not falsely claimed as newly verified CIG body. Reference count only; bed logout, guest permissions and current functionality were not tested.
Latest known value · Current published reference · Not verified in current gameplay
Reading light beside the sleeping area; Bathroom module; Personal storage locker
CIG describes these spaces or storage provisions; this is not a fresh gameplay verification, a sleeping count, a maximum fit or a promised interactive service.
Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay
2 × CF-227 Badger Repeater (S2)
Current top-level direct gun mounts and their fitted children match the extracted direct pilot-gun count. Remote turret slaving is a separate documented assignment; a crew operator may override it.
Latest known value · Current published reference
4 SCU
Latest build extracted cargo capacity in SCU, not door clearance or a guarantee that a single crate of this volume fits. Earlier matrix reference: 4 SCU.
Latest known value · Current published reference
1
Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.
Latest known value · Current published reference
1
Raw bed objects without a functional medical tier, NOT sleeping capacity: includes bunk objects and may include medical-looking objects without medical function.
Latest known value · Current published reference
No
Cutter Q&A explicitly says there is no docking collar. This dated negative is not a general statement about landing on a carrier.
Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay
1
Official advertised crew reference, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Distinct from extracted station/payload counts and practical solo operation.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
1
Count of extracted configuration objects, distinct from advertised crew, usable positions and patient beds.
Latest known value · Current published reference
Living-area shelving
CIG describes these spaces or storage provisions; this is not a fresh gameplay verification, a sleeping count, a maximum fit or a promised interactive service.
Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay
Documented weapon storage: two pistols, one longarm, one specialist weapon and a MultiTool
CIG describes these spaces or storage provisions; this is not a fresh gameplay verification, a sleeping count, a maximum fit or a promised interactive service.
Latest known value · Dated design reference · Not verified in current gameplay
1 extracted grid records; largest listed crate 2 SCU
Grid records can repeat shared templates. Not a vehicle clearance or a verified largest fit.
Latest known value · Current published reference
Hydrogen capacity (source-native units): 1.6; Hydrogen intake rate (source-native units): 15; Quantum fuel capacity (source-native units): 0.8; Extracted quantum range (m): 136054421769
Versioned fitted drive/configuration; calculated range is not a measured route or safety reserve. Unlabelled capacity units are not reinterpreted as litres.
Latest known value · Current published reference
Extracted shield HP: 2160
Configured shield total is not a damage immunity or a duration under fire.
Latest known value · Current published reference
flight-ready
Matrix release status does not establish in-game shop stock or a purchase entitlement.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
20 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
16 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
6 m
Official matrix m, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
81,677 kg
Official matrix kg, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
180 m/s
Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
1,010 m/s
Official matrix m/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
36 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
36 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
100 degrees/s
Official matrix degrees/s, row updated 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Reference value, not a measured current operating limit.
Latest known value · Official matrix snapshot
Unknown does not mean absent.
Direct mounts and pilot-slaved remote turrets are different assignments. See Pilot-controlled armament for documented slaving and crew override. Mount size alone does not establish installed gun size.
| Mount / group | Size / mounts | Fitted items per mount | Control evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount weapons | Size 2 · 2 mounts · quantity 1 |
| Direct pilot mount · Documented assignment |
| MSD-221 Missile Rack missiles | Size 2 · 2 mounts · quantity 1 | No child loadout supplied | Operator not established · Assignment needs verification |
Open to load this ship only.
4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. A bridge-controllable flag alone does not identify the pilot as operator. Documented pilot slaving is described separately above.
Current independent corrections are reflected in the facts above and in catalog search, filters and comparison. Imported reference data and immutable review history stay intact. Material corrections earn current hull credit once per contributor and independent reviewer, not per revision. Existing private ship wishlists can receive one in-app notice; no email is sent.
Take a small freight job, load it by hand, and verify the receiving terminal before spending on trade stock.
SC Nomads planning advice. The linked visual guides contain controls, illustrated steps and dated sources. Hull-specific facts: CIG Cargo Guide, starter role; checked 20 October 2026 , reviewed 2026-10-20.
Read pickup, destination and individual crate sizes in the hauling contract. Walk the rear loading route and leave room to enter the living area.
Ready when: Your planned crates fit the actual entrance and grid without blocking your own route.
The official Cargo Guide recommends the Cutter for starting small. Its total SCU is not a maximum crate dimension or a vehicle-fit certificate.
At the freight elevator, retrieve the assigned cargo, use the linked tractor control cards, and place the box on the ship grid. At delivery, move it through the contract’s receiving elevator.
Ready when: The receiving workflow credits the delivered cargo before you leave.
If the box will not place, stop pulling it against the ramp: check orientation, grid and obstructions. Do not buy replacement trade goods for a contract box.
Use Vehicle Maintenance Services at a suitable stop to check fuel, damage and available servicing, then close the completed contract.
Ready when: You can fund the next departure and the finished job no longer needs cargo from you.
Robust starter marketing is not damage immunity. A cargo shakedown is a better first drill than combining a full load with an unpractised fight.
Selected community reports, checked 2026-10-20. Confirm the current price and availability at the terminal before spending aUEC.
603,288 aUEC
New Deal
Teasa Spaceport, Lorville, Stanton
Community-reported · Patch 4.10.2
View vendor reportChecked 2026-10-20. The report was 3d when checked. The source does not supply an exact game build.
9,525 aUEC / day
Teach’s Rentals
Levski, Nyx
Community-reported · Patch 4.10.2
View vendor reportChecked 2026-10-20. The report was 8d when checked. The source does not supply an exact game build.
Rentals are temporary access, not ownership. The PU rental timer continues while logged out, and rented component loadouts cannot be customized. Daily rates above do not establish discounts for longer rentals. RSI rental rules (updated 2026-04-28).
In-game purchases are distinct from pledges and may be affected by Alpha resets. RSI in-game purchase guidance.
Pledge availability and real-money prices have not been checked in this snapshot. Official ship information. An in-game offer does not establish pledge availability or that a game package is included.
Use the small hold as a workload limit: carry a load you can collect, place and deliver yourself. The Cutter is a starter, not a promise that every low-volume contract has small crates.
1 advertised crew. This is an advertised crew reference, not a solo recommendation or passenger-seat count.
Record my Cutter setup and resultsA friend can handle boxes while you fly, but agree where they sit and how they leave. Do not describe an extra passenger as a second flight or turret operator.
Find members interested in this shipSearch uses members’ shared ship and activity preferences. It does not promise an available pilot or access to their ship.
Browse organizations for regular sessionsCheck installed travel equipment and reachable services. The role and external dimensions do not establish range or jump capability.
Plan how you returnExpand a note for its consequence, practical response and evidence. Design references, current issues and player reports are labeled separately.
Combined demand can exceed the available power pool.
Check power allocation and operating mode before assuming the component is broken.
Source: Guide includes Alpha 4.8 implementation stages, checked 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Source reviewed; not independently tested in the current game patch.
A volume figure does not describe door clearance, crate sizes or access around a load.
Check the real opening and cargo grid with your intended load. Keep a clear path between stations, exits and equipment.
Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.
The official matrix is a reference snapshot. It does not guarantee current shop stock, prices, rental modification access or component compatibility.
Confirm the exact variant and fitting in the current game or a current patch data source before spending currency.
Source: 2026-10-13 · Reviewed 2026-10-13. Editorial planning advice, not a confirmed defect.
Identify contract boxes, use freight elevators and verify delivery.
Open visual guide
Use the central flight, landing and service control cards.
Open visual guide
Prepare a portable tractor without assuming the ship has one.
Open visual guideThe official matrix was retrieved on 2026-10-15. This entry's source timestamp is 2026-05-27 20:01:16. Listed components may not match the current in-game fit or stock. These entries do not establish compatibility, physical access or pilot control.
| Category | Reference item | Listed size | Mounts | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| radar | Ecouter | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| fuel tanks | Internal Tank | Unspecified | 1 | 1 |
| quantum drives | FoxFire | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| jump modules | Explorer | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| quantum fuel tanks | Internal Tank | Unspecified | 1 | 1 |
| power plants | LightBlossom | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| coolers | BlastChill | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| shield generators | HEX | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| life support | ComfortAir | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| weapons | VariPuck S2 Gimbal Mount | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| missiles | MSD-221 Missile Rack | 2 | 2 | 1 |
