Friday 26 February 2016

22) Star Citizen- Aurora ES review

Aurora ES:





Often Compared to the Mustang starter is it's rival, the Aurora ES. These 2 beginner ships differ completely in play style so it's difficult to say which is best, it depends on personal preference. While the Mustang Alpha is more compact, elegant and arguably has a better design, the Aurora is usually considered to be more sturdy and better protected to the environment. While the Mustang can travel at breakneck speeds compared to the ES, the Aurora trades speed and manouverability with utility. (rhyme unintended ;) ) what puts the Aurora above in some aspects is the spacey cargo and the armour which means it can last more than 20 seconds in a fight, unlike some ships.. *cough* Mustangs *cough*...
When it comes down to fighting it has 2* S2 fixed mounts and 1* S2 pylon so not bad really for a starter. Whether you go for either is down to playstyle. Fast and agile: Mustang, more durable and spacious: Aurora.

Saturday 6 February 2016

21) Star Citizen- Hull E review

Hull E:



Finally we come to the last entry into the Hull series. This has got to be one of the most impressive ships that Star Citizen has to offer because of it's sheer size. Weighing in at 3,241,052 kg this is the biggest freighter available on the market up to date. Its lucky there's no atmosphere in space because the 10 tr13 thrusters would single handedly cause global warming, not quite sure what kind of power plant can handle that but we will find out soon enough. Of course these engines are needed to budge 98304 of cargo capacity across the universe potentially earning an oustanding amount of UEC. However, though it can transport a large amount of cargo the person capacity dissapointingly does not exceed 5 like the Hull D.
The E variant is equipped with a few decently sized gimbals however the linear movement qualities mean escorts are needed as pirates will see this as a gold mine. I can't imagine many of these being used for personal cargo transport due to the sheer size of organisation and support needed behind it. It will most likely be used by large trade corps to provide a sustainable income and play a vital role in the systems economy.

20) Star Citizen- Hull D review

Hull D:



The next step up in the Hull series is the D variant. This variant pushes the scales from a fast, manouverable transporter to a huge, slow freighter.  This hauler can carry a whopping 20736 units of cargo at maximum. With a larger size also comes a larger capacity for people, enabling a crew of 5 onboard. Due to the large crew and cargo capacity the vesatility is vast seeing extensive usage from the UEE Navy and serving as flagships for large organisations. It's lack of speed and fighting capabilities means this ship is commonly followed by escorts and fighters, you wouldn't want to lose all that cargo after all. What I find most impressive is the 8 tr10 engines that shift the 1,000,000 kg of mass. That's a lot of power which just goes to show the strength needed to move it. Overall, a great flagship for an organisation or a large merchant crew looking to invest in a wealthy future.

Tuesday 2 February 2016

19) Star Citizen- Hull C review

Hull C:



Yet another step up from the Hull B, however there's a reason why this is apparently the most common ship in the universe. The C variant is a perfect balance inbetween the colossusly sized D and E but also keeps some of the speed and manouverability of the smaller Hulls. This monster has 6 tr8 engines to shift the 100 metres of mass but also to account for the 4800 units of cargo capacity available. Now, it would be dissapointing if this was another single passenger Hull ship but it can hold a small crew of 3 people. Pretty decent to drag a few mates onboard. There has been some talk about the uses for the Hull C, meaning it could be pimped out for research or even possibly mining.
Overall I would say this is one of my favourite ships with its balance of speed and cargo but also the many potential uses it has. I know this kind of ship isn't suited for some people who prefer lives in danger and conflict however this is great for merchant crews looking to rack up cash in the universe.

18) Star Citizen- Hull B review

Hull B:



The second variant of the Hull series is the Hull B. The B variant is essentially a scaled up version of the Hull A: bigger cargo capacity, bigger engines and a steeper price at $90. This is usually considered to be the perfect hauler, slightly lacking in the exploration qualities of the freelancers. This is ideal for solo traders looking to make a living selling goods in the verse with the massive 600 cargo capacity.  Another great quality of the Hull B is the 2 tr8 engines to shove its weight. These make the ship perfectly capable of escaping in dangerous areas to avoid those pesky pirates clinging onto your cargo.

Tuesday 26 January 2016

17) Star Citizen- Hull A review

Hull A:



The smallest and most affordable ship in the Hull series. The Hull A is a single seater dedicated to the personal transportation of cargo. The cargo capacity is 48, not considerably huge but decent for those interested in a career as a merchant and for those starting out. The manouverability and speed will most likely be quite poor but what can be expected from a hauler. The standalone price is $60 which is a fair amount and fairly affordable along with the aurora and mustang. The Hull A is usually compared with the Freelancer due to the similar size and role however,I believe the Freelancer is more suited to armoured transport whereas the Hull would need an escort in dangerous areas: the 2 S1 gimbals won't put up much of a fight...


Wednesday 20 January 2016

16) Star Citizen- Mustang Omega review

Mustang Omega:


Another racer from Consolidated Outland, the Mustang Omega. This variant is pretty similar to the Gamma however features better fuel intake and a special paint job designed by Sektor8 (Banksy of the future). This variant will also have it's own power plant specifically for the boosters for that added power over the Gamma. To be honest though they are pretty similar and i personally don't really see the point. (I don't really care for racers anyway). However, if you do then note the speed limit is 270 which is lower than the m50 and 350r and the same as the gamma. It could most likely beat the gamma in a race with it's superior acceleration but there would not be much difference. Nice design though...