The video discusses the speculative rework of the Apollo ship in Star Citizen into a more modular, luxury-focused Phoenix variant, emphasizing customizable interiors, improved docking for small ships, and a shift from heavy armament to enhanced defensive capabilities. The hosts highlight the potential benefits of modernizing the Connie series to better balance luxury and survivability, inviting player feedback on whether to prioritize modularity and elegance over the current heavily armed design.
In this video, the hosts discuss the concept of reworking the Apollo ship in Star Citizen, particularly focusing on the idea of it evolving into a Phoenix-like luxury variant. They start by acknowledging that this discussion is speculative and not based on any official information from Cloud Imperium Games. The main point is the Apollo’s potential growth in size, possibly matching or exceeding the Connie’s length, which opens up possibilities for modular interiors and improved features compared to the current Phoenix model.
A significant part of the conversation revolves around the modular design of the Apollo, which could allow players to customize the ship’s interior with different modules such as bedrooms, recreational areas, and luxury amenities like a pool or hot tub. This modularity could address many of the issues with the Phoenix’s layout, offering more flexibility and luxury without the compromises currently present. The hosts also discuss the possibility of integrating or improving docking areas for smaller ships like the Merlin or Archimedes, though they acknowledge challenges in fitting these within the Apollo’s design.
The discussion also touches on the ship’s armament and defensive capabilities. The current Phoenix is seen as a gunship with heavy offensive power, but the hosts suggest that a reworked Apollo variant might shift focus toward defensive capabilities, such as installing point defense cannons (PDCs) instead of missile racks, making it more of a “get out of dodge” luxury ship rather than a heavily armed combat vessel. This change would reduce offensive firepower but potentially enhance survivability, aligning better with the ship’s envisioned role as a luxury transport.
Further, the hosts consider the potential for modular hangars or docking bays that could house different small ships, giving players choices between carrying a Merlin, Archimedes, or other vehicles, though they note the difficulty in balancing these options due to ship design constraints. They also discuss the broader implications for the Connie line, suggesting that a modular redesign might be in the works to modernize the ships while maintaining their iconic appearance, and that the Phoenix might benefit from a similar treatment or even be replaced with a new, more elegant model based on the Apollo.
In conclusion, the video emphasizes the need for a rework of the Phoenix and possibly the entire Connie series to better meet player expectations and gameplay needs. The hosts invite viewers to share their opinions on whether they would prefer a more modular, luxurious Apollo-based Phoenix or retain the current design with its heavier armament. They highlight the importance of balancing offensive and defensive capabilities in such ships and express hope that Cloud Imperium Games will eventually address these issues to enhance the luxury ship experience in Star Citizen.
