The video focuses on unofficial stealth ships in Star Citizen, specifically the F8C Lightning, Anvil Gladiator, and Origin 85X, detailing their stealth capabilities and optimal loadouts for combat. The host demonstrates effective power management and positioning to enhance stealth during engagements, showcasing successful combat scenarios for each ship while highlighting the importance of maintaining low signatures.
In this video, the host continues a series on stealth ships in Star Citizen, focusing on unofficial stealth ships recommended by viewers. The episode specifically examines three ships: the F8C Lightning, the Anvil Gladiator, and the Origin 85X. The host begins by detailing the F8C Lightning, emphasizing its stealth capabilities and presenting a loadout that includes stealth components and eight size two Strife Mass Driver cannons. The sniper build is designed for long-range engagements, complemented by size two R missiles.
The video goes on to analyze the F8C Lightning’s stealth specifications, including its infrared (IR) and electromagnetic (EM) signatures. The host explains the importance of managing the ship’s cross-section to maintain stealth during combat. With a front cross-section of 2,654, the host demonstrates how to optimize power distribution by turning off certain components to lower the IR and EM values, ultimately achieving a stealthy configuration. The host highlights the significance of positioning the ship to face enemies directly to minimize detection risk.
After configuring the F8C Lightning, the host tests its combat effectiveness. Approaching enemies stealthily, the ship successfully engages targets within range, showcasing its sniper capabilities. The host describes several successful strikes on enemy ships, emphasizing the effectiveness of the stealth build in combat scenarios. The ability to manage power and maintain stealth while dealing damage is highlighted as a key aspect of the F8C Lightning’s performance.
Next, the video shifts focus to the Anvil Gladiator, which has received buffs in the current patch, including upgraded weapon capabilities. The host discusses the Gladiator’s potential as a stealth bomber, detailing its weapon loadout and missile capacity. Similar to the F8C Lightning, the Gladiator’s stealth performance is examined through its signature values, and the host provides insights on power management to optimize its stealth capabilities. The Gladiator is tested in combat, where it successfully takes down targets using its torpedoes and missiles without being detected.
Finally, the host explores the Origin 85X, which has also received upgrades in its weapon hardpoints. The stealth analysis continues, with the host managing the ship’s power and discussing the challenges of maintaining stealth due to its larger cross-section. Despite facing detection challenges, the 85X demonstrates its agility and combat effectiveness in a dogfight scenario, where the host successfully eliminates multiple enemies. The video concludes with a recap of the strengths and weaknesses of the three ships, reinforcing the importance of stealth management in Star Citizen’s combat environment.