In the video, the creator tests the reliability of duplicating the top turret for the F7A Hornet M2 in the 4.0.2 live patch, demonstrating successful duplication and the process of saving the ship’s loadout to retain the turret after destruction. They also discuss acquiring a nose turret for upgrading MK2 ships, noting current bugs with manual attachment and clarifying turret compatibility between different Hornet models.
In the video, the creator addresses a common inquiry from the community regarding the ability to purchase a top turret for the F7A Hornet M2. They explain that due to persistent issues with the turret disappearing from ships and inventories since the release of the Super Hornet Mark I, they previously halted trading these turrets. The video aims to test the reliability of duplicating the turret in the current 4.0.2 live patch and demonstrate how to upgrade the top and nose turrets effectively.
The creator begins the test by unlocking their ship port and ensuring the ship’s shields are active. They proceed to tractor down the turret, store it in their local inventory, and attempt to duplicate it by performing a repair process. After successfully duplicating ten turrets, they demonstrate how to flush them down without needing to snap them onto the grid. The initial tests involve checking the inventory and replacing the turret on a Hornet Ghost Mark II with one of the duplicated turrets, highlighting the turret’s unavailability for purchase in-game.
Next, the creator emphasizes the importance of saving the ship’s loadout after making the turret swap. They explain the steps required to store the ship, access the mobile glass, and save the changes to ensure the turret remains available even after the ship is destroyed. The first test confirms that the turret reappears after a repair, indicating that the loadout has been successfully saved. They also conduct a second test by destroying the ship and reclaiming it, finding that the turret remains intact.
The video further explores the reliability of the turret duplication process by switching servers to see if the turrets persist. After some technical difficulties with the elevator, the creator confirms that all turrets are still present in their inventory, even after server changes and ship destruction. They conclude that the F7A Hornet M2 top turret is reliable for duplication and can be shared among the Hornet M2 series, encouraging viewers to request turrets via their Discord community.
Finally, the creator discusses the necessity of acquiring a nose turret for upgrading MK2 ships, detailing where to find these turrets and their cost. They caution that manual attachment of the turret is currently bugged, and the only way to equip it is through the mobile glass. The video wraps up by clarifying that the F7A Hornet MK II turrets cannot be swapped with the F7C Hornet MK II nose turret, and it provides a summary of the optimal loadout configurations for the Hornet series ships.