The video compares the upcoming Apollo Medivac and Apollo Triage medical ships in Star Citizen, highlighting the Medivac’s stronger armor and missile armaments versus the Triage’s greater speed and maneuverability, while noting both ships’ customization options and current gameplay limitations due to delayed features. It concludes with cautious optimism about future updates enhancing their value and invites viewers to share their preferences between the two ships.
The video discusses the upcoming introduction of two new medical ships in Star Citizen: the Apollo Medivac and the Apollo Triage, set to arrive next month alongside new medical gameplay features. Both ships are highly customizable with tier one to tier three medical beds and come with six interchangeable modules included with the purchase. However, the anticipated medical drones that were expected to accompany these ships have been delayed, and the current lack of medical beacons limits their immediate functionality. The developer, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), promises significant gameplay changes in future patches that will enhance the usefulness of these ships.
The Apollo Medivac is described as a medium-sized medical ship built for rapid emergency response and medevac missions. It features dual missile racks and enhanced armor, making it more combat-ready compared to its sister variant. It has a crew capacity of one to two, a cargo size of 28 SCU, and a top speed of 195 m/s. The ship is designed to be a customizable medical facility supporting various medical tiers, and it boasts a strong defensive setup with missile armaments and heavier armor.
In contrast, the Apollo Triage is a larger medical support ship that shares many features with the Medivac but differs primarily in having less armor and no missile armament. It is slightly faster and more maneuverable, with a top speed of 205 m/s, making it a lighter, more agile variant. Both ships have similar power plants, cooling systems, and shields, but the Triage sacrifices some protection for improved speed and handling. The Medivac also features a unique paint scheme, adding to its distinct identity.
The video highlights the aesthetic appeal of these ships, noting their sleek design reminiscent of Star Trek vessels, though on a smaller scale. Despite their lack of offensive weaponry beyond the Medivac’s missiles and turret, these ships are intended primarily for saving lives rather than combat. The ships were initially announced in 2018, revived in 2023, and are finally arriving in 2025, marking a long-awaited addition to the game’s medical gameplay.
Finally, the presenter expresses cautious optimism about the ships, acknowledging that while current gameplay limitations reduce their immediate utility, future updates could make them highly valuable assets. They compare the Apollo ships to existing medical ships like the Cutlass Red and Terrapin, which currently offer better speed and weaponry. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to share their opinions on which ship they prefer or if they plan to acquire either, emphasizing the importance of CIG’s upcoming gameplay improvements to fully realize the potential of these new medical ships.