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{{Vehicle
| uuid = b58f7735-9454-4a0a-b724-2bc8d61961d7
| image = CutlassBlack TouchingDown.png
| name = Cutlass Black
| manufacturer = DRAK
| series = Cutlass
| career = Multi-role
| role = Fighter / Light Freight
| size = Medium
| productionstate = Flight ready
| productionstatedesc = Since [[Update:Star Citizen Patch V1.0.0|Alpha 1.0.0]]
| mincrew = 2
| maxcrew = 3
| cargocapacity = 46
| length = 37.5
| width = 26.5
| height = 11.5
| pledgecost = 110
| originalpledgecost = 100
| warbondcost = 100
| originalwarbondcost =
| pledgeavailability = Always available
| rsistoreurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/pledge/ships/drake-cutlass/Cutlass-Black
| presentationurl1 = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/14200-Unshackled-The-Drake-Cutlass
| brochureurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/media/ezl64b1eauar2r/source/Cutlass-Brochure-V6.pdf
| trailerurl = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUAlEOhkdok
| qandaurl1 =
| galactapediaurl = https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R6v8krK71n-cutlass-black
| conceptdate = 2012-11-17
| saledate =
| releasedate = 2845
| queryimage =
}}

The [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary|Drake]] AS-1 '''Cutlass Black''' (also: '''DCB1''') is a low-cost, easy-to-maintain solution for local in-system militia units. The larger-than-average cargo hold, Radar intercept officer (RIO) back-seat and dedicated tractor mount are, the company literature insists, for facilitating search and rescue operations.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=pledge/ships/drake-cutlass/Cutlass-Black|text=Cutlass Black - Ship page}}</ref> The Cutlass Black [[StarCitizen:Drake Interplanetary#Pirate Scandal|is very popular among pirates]].

==Features==
{{List item
|Cargo
|The Cutlass Black has the capability of carrying up to 46 SCUs of cargo within its hold, as well as 46,000K μSCU of internal stowage. Thanks to its rear ramp, the ship can carry ground vehicles like the [[StarCitizen:ROC]] or even Drake's very own [[StarCitizen:Mule]] or [[StarCitizen:Dragonfly]].
}}
{{List item
|Crew Area
|Despite Drake's reputation of providing only the essentials, the Cutlass still has a spacious crew area which includes a pair of beds, a small kitchenette, two 1500k µSCU storage lockers, and four fully functional gun racks.
}}
{{List item
|Easy Access
|Apart from its rear ramp, the ship also has a pair of large side doors, ideal for when you need to EVA to recover cargo, salvaging, or for rescue operations.
}}
{{List item|Tractor Beam
|To assist in recovery-type missions, the ship has a conveniently placed hard-point at the rear which holds a size 1 tractor beam.
}}
{{List item
|Weapons
|Being in the depths of space can leave you vulnerable to attacks from other ships. With four pilot-controlled size 3 gun hard-points, a manned turret which can hold a pair of size 3 guns, and racks that can hold eight size 3 and eight size 2 missiles, Drake Interplanetary has you covered.
}}

== Specifications ==
{{Vehicle hardpoints}}

== Model ==

===Ship profile===
====Exterior====
<tabber>
In space=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
!Below
|-
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_space_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_space_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_space_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_space_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_space_-_Below.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
|-|
Hangar=
{| class="wikitable"
!Isometric
!Above
!Port-side
!Front
!Rear
|-
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_SelfLand_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_SelfLand_-_Above.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_SelfLand_-_Port.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_SelfLand_-_Front.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_in_SelfLand_-_Rear.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}
</tabber>

====Interior====
{| class="wikitable"
!Deck
|-
|[[File:Cutlass Black - Interior Map.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

===Series variants===
{{Vehicle variants}}

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

{| class="wikitable"
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Best in Show 2950"|"Best in Show 2950"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Coalfire"|"Coalfire"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Cypress"|"Cypress"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Destiny"|"Destiny"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Dying Star"|"Dying Star"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Elysium"|"Elysium"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Foundation Festival"|"Foundation Festival"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Ghoulish Green"|"Ghoulish Green"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Hawthorn"|"Hawthorn"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Mistwalker"|"Mistwalker"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Saurian"|"Saurian"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Showdown"|"Showdown"]]
![[StarCitizen:Cutlass series/Paints#"Skull & Crossbones"|"Skull & Crossbones"]]
|-
|[[File:Cutlass BIS2950 in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Coalfire - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Cypress is space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Destiny landed in hangar - cropped.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Dying Star in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Black Elysium landed in hangar - cropped.png|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass FF in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_Ghoulish_Green_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Hawthorn is space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Mistwalker - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass Saurian in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass_Black_BIS_2949_in_space_-_Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|[[File:Cutlass SaC in space - Isometric.jpg|center|frameless|128x72px]]
|}

== Acquisition ==
{{Vehicle availability}}

==Lore==
{{for|a more information|:Category:Cutlass series#History}}

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

<tabber>
Official=
{{gallery
|Fankit-Wallpaper-3.jpg
|Cutlass_Black_WhiteRoom_Front.jpg
|Cutlass Black Rework ATV 02.jpg
|Cutlass Black Rework ATV 01.png
}}
|-|
In-game=
{{gallery
|SC-3.14 20210928 Cutlass skimming across Daymar.png
|SC-3.17 20220921 Pirate Cutlass in hangar.png
|IAE2949-cutlass.jpg
|IAE2950-day10-cutlass.jpg
|Cutlass_Black_in_RandY_-_Front.png
|CutlassBlack TouchingDown.png
|Cutlass Black 3.1.4 01.png
|Cutlass Black 3.1.4 02.png
}}
|-|
Original design=
{{gallery
|Drake_cutlass_beauty_visual.jpg
|Ship-images-Cutlass_black_hold.jpg
|Ship-images-Drake_cutlass_back-Left_visual.jpg
|Ship-images-Drake_cutlass_cargo_visual.jpg
|Ship-images-Drake_cutlass_cockpit_visual.jpg
|Ship-images-Drake_cutlass_engine_visual.jpg
|Ship-images-Drake_cutlass_flight_visual.jpg
|Ship-images-Drake_cutlass_front-Right_visual.jpg
|Ship-images-Drake_cutlass_weapons_visual.jpg
}}
</tabber>

==Development==
{{Timeline styles}}
{| class="timeline"
|-
|2012-10-18
|Cutlass Black is a part of the [[StarCitizen:Kickstarter]] pledge.<ref name="kickstarter">[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cig/star-citizen Star Citizen - Kickstarter]</ref>
|-
|2013-12
|The original Cutlass Black concept is designed by [[StarCitizen:Jim Martin]] (Freelance Concept Artist). It is later converted into the game by [[StarCitizen:Patrick Thomas]] (Freelance Modeler). Other contributions include [[StarCitizen:Chris Olivia]] (Chief Visual Officer), [[StarCitizen:Chris Smith]] (Lead Vehicle Modeler), [[StarCitizen:Mark Skelton]] (Art Director), [[StarCitizen:Ted Beargeon]] (Concept Artist), and [[StarCitizen:Elijah Michael]] (Concept Artist).<ref name="wip">{{Cite Jump Point|title=Work in Progress: Cutlass|volume=1|month=12|startpage=3|endpage=28|author1=Jim Martin|author2=Patrick Thomas|accessdate=2022-05-09}}</ref>
|-
|2013-12-20
|It is introduced to the game in [[Update:Star Citizen Patch 10|Patch 10]] of the [[StarCitizen:Hangar Module]].<ref name="cl13444">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/13444-Patch-10|text=Star Citizen Patch 10 - patch notes|accessdate=2022-05-09}}</ref>
|-
|2014-12-19
|It becomes flight ready in [[Update:Star Citizen Patch V1.0.0|Patch V1.0.0]] in ''[[StarCitizen:Arena Commander]]''.<ref name="cl14399">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link//14399-Star-Citizen-Patch-V100|text=Star Citizen Patch V1.0.0 - patch notes|accessdate=2022-05-09}}</ref>
|-
|2017-09
|In the concept stage of the rework, [[StarCitizen:Daniel Joustra]] (Senior Concept Artist) designed the modular interiors concept. During the rework, the ship is scaled back to the portion in the original concept. It is implemented in game by [[StarCitizen:Josh Coons]] (3D Modeler), with contributions from [[StarCitizen:John Crewe]] (Lead Technical Designer), [[StarCitizen:Matthew Sherman]] (Technical Designer), and [[StarCitizen:Hannes Appell]] (Cinematics Director).<ref>{{Cite Jump Point|title=3.0 Ship Updates: Cutlass|volume=5|month=9|startpage=26|endpage=36|accessdate=2022-05-09}}</ref>
|-
|2017-12-23
|It is reworked in [[Update:Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0|Alpha 3.0.0]].<ref name="cl16348">{{Cite RSI|url=https://robertsspaceindustries.com/comm-link/transmission/16348-star-citizen-alpha-300|text=Star Citizen Alpha 3.0.0 - patch notes|accessdate=2022-05-09}}</ref>
|-
|}

==Trivia==
*The ship is named after a Cutlass, a short, curved saber type sword that was historically employed by sailors aboard warships from the 17th century until the early 20th century. The Cutlass was ideal in situations involving close-quarters combat, including boarding actions, engagements in the rigging, or confrontations below decks. Additionally, one of the notable benefits of the cutlass was its ease of use, necessitating less training compared to the mastery required for a rapier or small sword.<ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutlass</ref>

==References==
<references />

{{Navplate manufacturers|DRAK}}
{{Navplate vehicles}}

{{Short description|Medium freight / combat ship manufactured by Drake}}
[[Category:Referral rewards]]
[[Category:Light freighters]]
[[Category:Fighters]]

StarCitizen:Cutlass Black - Revision history

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