The video offers a detailed live walkthrough and combat testing of the new Star Citizen 4.3.2 PTU ships—the Anvil Paladin, Shiv, and Stinger—highlighting their design, weaponry, maneuverability, and engineering mechanics. It also explores their compatibility with larger capital ships, showcasing the unique strengths and limitations of each vessel while engaging the community in interactive testing.
The video provides an in-depth live walkthrough and testing session of the new ships introduced in the Star Citizen 4.3.2 PTU patch, focusing primarily on the Anvil Paladin, Aegis Stinger, and the Shiv. The host begins by noting the absence of the Stinger in the current PTU build but confirms the Paladin is available for testing. The Paladin is explored thoroughly, highlighting its components such as power plants, coolers, shield generators, and missile capacities. The ship’s design is appreciated for its compact military style, with detailed attention given to its weapon lockers, armor storage, and turret mechanics. The live party management and coordination among players add to the interactive nature of the stream.
Combat testing of the Paladin reveals it as a powerful gunship with significant firepower, including multiple turrets with 360-degree rotation and heavy missile payloads. The ship’s maneuverability is described as heavy but manageable, fitting for a multi-crew combat role. Players experiment with turret controls, missile targeting, and shield management during various missions, including engagements against NPC ships and a Hammerhead. The stream also highlights the newly implemented engineering mechanics, such as fuse management, which affects ship power and weapon systems, adding a layer of realism and tactical depth to gameplay.
Attention then shifts to the Shiv, a smaller, faster ship with a unique design and a different weapon setup featuring new tormentor repeaters and gatling guns. The Shiv is noted for its speed and agility, with a compact interior that can accommodate small vehicles like the Atlas or Cyclone. Despite its smaller size and weaker shields compared to the Paladin, it offers versatility and a fresh aesthetic, evoking comparisons to classic sci-fi ships like those from Firefly. The stream also tests the Shiv’s cargo capacity and weapon performance, emphasizing its role as a light fighter with decent firepower.
The Stinger, although initially unavailable, is eventually brought into the test environment after some account recopying. This alien-designed ship impresses with its sleek aesthetics, unique thruster effects, and aggressive weaponry, including a size five wrath cannon. However, it lacks power management customization and has limited turret options compared to the Paladin. Players explore its interior, noting its organic design and limited space. The Stinger’s fitment tests in larger ships like the Polaris and Idris reveal that it is generally too large to fit comfortably, confirming its role as a standalone fighter rather than a carrier-based craft.
The video concludes with a discussion about ship fitment inside larger vessels, a recurring theme among Star Citizen players. The Paladin, Shiv, and Stinger are tested for compatibility with capital ships like the Polaris and Idris, with mixed results—only the Shiv manages to fit inside the Idris with some difficulty. The stream ends with a lighthearted tone, appreciating the new ships’ designs and functionalities while acknowledging ongoing bugs and limitations in the PTU. The host thanks the community for their participation and looks forward to further testing and updates in future patches.