The video reviews the Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.1 gold standard Argo Mole, highlighting its enhanced engine sounds, upgraded components, and the new cargo elevator that enables transporting smaller ground vehicles. It also tests vehicle compatibility, showing that while larger vehicles like the Ursa Medivac and Storm Tank do not fit, smaller vehicles such as the Cyclone, ROC (with modifications), STV, UTV, and Hoverquad fit well, emphasizing the Mole’s improved cargo versatility.
The video provides an overview of the new gold standard Argo Mole in Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.1, starting with a demonstration of its improved engine sounds. The presenter highlights the immersive audio design, noting that the engine sound is only audible when the camera is close to the ship, and showcases the VTOL mode and afterburner sounds. Inside the cockpit, additional metal clanking sounds further enhance the realism. A notable new feature of this gold standard Mole is the addition of a cargo elevator, which opens up possibilities for transporting vehicles.
Next, the presenter explores the upgraded components of the gold standard Mole. Behind the pilot seat, there is an engineering terminal with a size three shield generator, size two radar that can be detached and reattached, a size two quantum drive, a size three cooler, and a size three power plant. These components represent a significant upgrade, offering stronger shields, better power, and the ability to customize radar systems. The ship also includes a weapons locker that can hold small weapons and tools, along with multiple tractor beam mounts and a fire extinguisher.
The video then tours the ship’s interior, showing that the habitation area remains largely unchanged with bunk beds, a suit locker, and four storage compartments under the beds. The bathroom and doors are functional, with the ability to close them. The highlight is the cargo elevator on the lower deck, which can hold up to 32 SCU of cargo, equivalent to four 8-SCU boxes stacked in a single layer. This elevator is controlled via panels on both ends, facilitating the loading and unloading of cargo and vehicles.
Testing vehicle compatibility with the cargo elevator, the presenter finds that larger vehicles like the Ursa Medivac, Storm Tank, and Nova Tank do not fit. However, the Cyclone can be loaded with some effort, though it is a bit glitchy due to its turret height. The ROC mining vehicle fits if the mining head is detached, but also experiences some glitches. Smaller vehicles like the STV and the new UTV with a 1 SCU cargo box fit comfortably, with the UTV being highlighted for its ease of loading and roominess inside the cargo bay.
Finally, the presenter checks other vehicles such as the Atlas and Atlas Geo, which fit well but are difficult to unload, and confirms that larger vehicles like the Fury and the Dragonfly hoverbike do not fit due to their size. However, the Hoverquad fits perfectly, with room for two units. The video concludes with a summary of the gold standard Mole’s improvements and its vehicle compatibility, emphasizing the ship’s enhanced cargo capabilities and versatility for transporting smaller ground vehicles.