The video provides a detailed review of the Argo Raft in Star Citizen, highlighting its enhanced cargo capacity, durability, and practical features that make it a reliable ship for trading and hauling, especially during resource drive events. Additionally, the reviewer explores a hybrid military build that improves its combat capabilities, demonstrating the Raft’s versatility as both a cargo transporter and a light combat vessel.
The video presents an in-depth review and testing of the Argo Raft, a two-seater light freight ship in Star Citizen, highlighting its significant role during the resource drive event. The Argo Raft is widely used by players for cargo jobs, often seen flying around stations and abandoned at mining outposts. The reviewer emphasizes the practicality of owning or renting two Rafts to avoid downtime due to the 14-minute claim timer. Over time, the ship has received several buffs, notably doubling its cargo capacity to 192 SU and improving its hull hit points to nearly 57,500, making it durable though not primarily designed for combat.
Performance-wise, the Argo Raft has modest speed and average maneuverability, with a slow roll rate that slightly improves when boosted. Despite being an industrial cargo ship, the reviewer explores its potential as a hybrid military vessel by equipping it with military-grade shields, coolers, power plants, and a modest weapon loadout consisting of laser repeaters. This setup increases its survivability and combat effectiveness, although it lacks missile capabilities and turret capacitor buffs. Power management is carefully balanced to maintain radar, shields, and weapons without overloading the system.
The ship’s design features two entrances, a functional but sometimes unreliable elevator, and a cozy interior that includes a pilot and co-pilot seat, a habitation deck with beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. The cargo grid and tractor beam system are practical for loading and unloading cargo, with the latter positioned on the top deck, which can be inconvenient to access. The reviewer also demonstrates how to efficiently load large cargo items like the Atlas rover onto the cargo grid, noting some quirks such as the need to stand away from the ship to detach certain cargo.
In combat testing, the Argo Raft shows resilience and the ability to engage multiple enemy ships, including Hornets, Prowlers, and Vanguards, with its shields holding up well despite taking damage. The ship’s tractor beam proves strong and useful for cargo retrieval during missions, although it requires careful positioning to maximize efficiency. The reviewer experiences typical in-game challenges, such as losing engines and dealing with torque imbalance, but overall finds the ship stable and effective for both cargo transport and light combat roles.
In conclusion, the Argo Raft is praised as a versatile and reliable ship that has served the player community well, especially during resource drive events. Its recent buffs have enhanced its cargo capacity and durability, making it a valuable asset for trading and hauling missions. While not originally intended for combat, the hybrid military build offers a balanced approach for players who want a cargo ship capable of defending itself. The reviewer ends on a positive note, highlighting the fun and utility the Argo Raft provides, solidifying its place as a great ship in Star Citizen.