The video reviews the Argo Moth as a versatile medium salvager in Star Citizen, highlighting its improved solo salvaging capabilities, practical cargo management, and flexibility for various industrial roles beyond salvaging. Despite minor drawbacks like fixed cargo box sizes, the ship is praised for its maneuverability, efficient salvage operations from the cockpit, and overall value for players seeking a multi-role industrial vessel.
The video reviews the Argo Moth, a medium salvager ship recently launched by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) in Star Citizen. Positioned between the larger Reclaimer and the smaller Vulture, the Moth fills a gap in the salvaging ship lineup. It is a variant of the Argo Maul, sharing much of its design but featuring a cargo grid inside that can hold 32 SCU, with additional cargo capacity placed externally, totaling 192 SCU. This design allows for practical cargo management and solo operation, which is a significant improvement over its predecessor.
The reviewer takes the Moth on a salvage mission introduced in the latest patch, tasked with salvaging an Avenger ship. The ship’s salvaging tools include a turret under the cockpit with two scraping modes, allowing the player to dismantle the target ship and recover construction materials (RMC). Unlike the Argo Maul, the Moth allows players to perform salvage operations from the pilot seat, enhancing solo play efficiency. The dismantling process is demonstrated, showing the ship’s ability to break down parts and collect materials effectively.
However, the reviewer points out a limitation with the Moth’s cargo boxes, which only eject in 8 SCU increments. Since the recovered materials in the mission amounted to about 1 SCU, the ship could not eject any boxes, which is a drawback for smaller salvage hauls. Despite this, crafting materials from salvage works fine, and the ship’s salvage capabilities remain solid. The reviewer expresses a wish for more flexible cargo ejection options to improve the ship’s utility.
The video also tests the Moth’s cargo hauling capabilities during an ongoing in-game event. The ship easily loads medical supply boxes onto its side cargo grid, which the reviewer finds more convenient than the Raft’s overhead cargo placement. The Moth’s flight performance is described as practical and maneuverable, though not particularly fast. It excels in flexibility, making it suitable for various industrial roles beyond just salvaging, including cargo transport.
In conclusion, the Argo Moth is presented as a versatile and practical industrial ship with a price tag of around $300 in-game. Its ability to salvage efficiently from the cockpit and manage cargo externally makes it a strong choice for solo players and those seeking a multi-role industrial vessel. While it has some limitations, such as the fixed cargo box size, the overall package offers good value for players interested in medium-scale salvaging and cargo hauling. The reviewer recommends the ship for those looking to invest in a flexible and capable industrial ship in Star Citizen.