The video reviews the Starlancer TAC ship six months after recent buffs, highlighting its powerful ballistic weaponry, massive shields, and excellent crew support that make it a formidable combat vessel despite some design flaws like limited cockpit visibility and slower speed. Through detailed interior tours and combat tests, the host showcases the ship’s versatility and effectiveness in missions and battles, ultimately recommending it for players who can leverage its unique strengths.
The video begins with the host expressing renewed admiration for the Starlancer Attack (TAC) ship following recent buffs and improvements by the developers. Initially unimpressed due to its slow speed and quirks, the increased capacitor capacity and other enhancements have transformed the ship into a formidable combat vessel. The host highlights the ship’s devastating potential when equipped with ballistic weapons like the M6A and praises its suitability for new missions, especially when fully crewed. The ship’s ability to dominate encounters, even against larger ships like the Polaris, is emphasized, showcasing its power and versatility.
A detailed tour of the Starlancer TAC’s interior follows, focusing on its practical design elements. The missile launchers at the entry point, wide cargo ramp, and spacious cargo area are praised for their utility. The medical bay is singled out as a standout feature, with multiple medical beds and med gel usage providing ample respawn opportunities for crew members. The host notes a current bug with the side doors but appreciates the tactical advantage offered by the ship’s design, such as the ability to jump in and out quickly during combat. The turret area, suit lockers for eight crew members, kitchen, and quality bathrooms all contribute to a well-rounded and comfortable environment for extended missions.
The ship’s engineering and cockpit areas are also reviewed, with recommendations for optimal component setups including Rampart shields, an XL1 quantum drive, and JS500 power plant. While the cockpit is visually impressive and designed for a multi-crew operation, the host criticizes its narrowness and poor visibility of multi-function displays (MFDs), which detracts from the overall experience. Despite some minor design flaws like the ship’s landing gear causing instability on touchdown, the exterior paint and overall aesthetics receive high praise. The weapon loadout focusing on ballistic turrets and pilot guns delivers consistent high damage, making the Starlancer TAC a formidable opponent in combat.
In practical combat tests, the host demonstrates the ship’s strengths and weaknesses. The Starlancer’s two size three shields, especially when equipped with Rampart shields, provide excellent durability and allow aggressive maneuvers even in hot zones. The ship’s slower speed when exiting atmosphere remains a drawback, but once in space, its firepower and shield capacity shine. The host compares the Starlancer TAC favorably against other ships like the Paladin, noting the TAC’s advantages for larger crews and medbay support. Mission testing confirms contracts are working well, and the ship handles data pad retrieval and hostile encounters effectively.
The video concludes with an intense battle against a Hammerhead capital ship, showcasing the Starlancer TAC’s ability to engage large targets with sustained firepower and shield management. Although the host ultimately loses the fight due to shield failure and tactical errors, the ship’s potential to take down heavy opponents is clear. The host summarizes the ship’s pros as massive shields, strong continuous firepower, and excellent crew support, while acknowledging downsides like limited MFD visibility, narrow cockpit, and slower speed. Overall, the Starlancer Attack remains one of the host’s favorite ships, recommended for those who can manage its quirks and appreciate its unique strengths. Viewers are invited to share their thoughts and plans regarding the ship in the comments.