Cutter Rambler vs MISC Freelancer DUR
Two Expedition ships, side by side on the game data from build 4.10.2-LIVE.12881860. The better value in each ranked row is highlighted; in-game prices are the lowest UEX report as of 28 Oct 2026.
Summary
- The Cutter Rambler is cheaper in game: 703,836 aUEC against 3,151,100 aUEC for the MISC Freelancer DUR.
- The MISC Freelancer DUR carries more cargo: 36 SCU against 2 SCU.
- The Cutter Rambler has more sustained gun DPS: 1,246 against 0.
- The MISC Freelancer DUR is faster in normal flight: 200 m/s against 180 m/s.
- The MISC Freelancer DUR has the stronger hull: 36,100 HP against 17,100.
- The MISC Freelancer DUR goes further on one quantum tank: 615 million km against 289 million km.
- Across the ranked rows, the Cutter Rambler leads 16 and the MISC Freelancer DUR leads 8.
Row by row
| Figure | Cutter Rambler | MISC Freelancer DUR | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship | |||
| Role | Expedition | Expedition | |
| Maker | DRAK | MISC | |
| Price | |||
| Buy in game, lowest aUEC | 703,836 | 3,151,100 | Cutter Rambler |
| Rent from aUEC/day | — | — | Not ranked |
| Pledge USD | 50 | 135 | Cutter Rambler |
| Firepower | |||
| Burst DPS | 1,320 | 0 | Cutter Rambler |
| Sustained DPS (60 s) | 1,246 | 0 | Cutter Rambler |
| Alpha per volley | 1,584 | 0 | Cutter Rambler |
| Pilot gun slots | 2 | 0 | Cutter Rambler |
| Flight | |||
| SCM speed m/s | 180 | 200 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Max speed m/s | 1,010 | 1,100 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Boost m/s | 380 | 403 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Pitch °/s | 36 | 32 | Cutter Rambler |
| Yaw °/s | 36 | 32 | Cutter Rambler |
| Roll °/s | 100 | 103 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Quantum | |||
| Quantum speed km/s | 263,040 | 238,314 | Cutter Rambler |
| Quantum range million km | 289 | 615 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Spool time s | 4.8 | 6.9 | Cutter Rambler |
| Signatures | |||
| IR, shields up | 3,662 | 7,279 | Cutter Rambler |
| IR, quantum drive on | 3,662 | 6,309 | Cutter Rambler |
| EM, shields up | 10,294 | 30,036 | Cutter Rambler |
| EM, quantum drive on | 31,144 | 49,836 | Cutter Rambler |
| Cross-section | 5,983 | 16,094 | Cutter Rambler |
| Defence | |||
| Hull HP | 17,100 | 36,100 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Shield HP | 2,160 | 20,000 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Hauling | |||
| Cargo SCU | 2 | 36 | MISC Freelancer DUR |
| Max crew | 1 | 9 | |
| Mass kg | 89,918 | 242,175 | Cutter Rambler |
| Ranked rows led | 16 | 8 | 0 tied |
"Not ranked" means one side has no figure in the data. DPS is the best gun that fits each pilot slot (burst, held for 60 s, one volley). Quantum and signatures are for the stock loadout; signatures rank lower as better. Mass ranks lower as better.
More
- Cutter Rambler: full page with the DPS and component fitter
- MISC Freelancer DUR: full page with the DPS and component fitter
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