Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide recommends melting the Valkyrie in favor of the more versatile and cost-effective Anvil Asgard, which offers better value, larger cargo capacity, and the ability to carry larger vehicles. He highlights the Asgard’s adaptability for various roles, including cargo, combat, and troop deployment, making it a smarter investment for players.
In the video, Daniel Raymond of Ray’s Guide discusses the newly released Anvil Asgard ship and compares it to the Valkyrie, ultimately recommending that players should consider melting their Valkyrie to acquire the Asgard. He emphasizes that the Asgard offers better value for money, highlighting its pricing advantage—being $25 less expensive than the Valkyrie, with leftover store credit. This makes the Asgard a more cost-effective choice for players looking to maximize their investment.
Raymond addresses the concern about the Valkyrie’s 20 jump seats, noting that most players likely do not utilize all of them regularly. He explains that these seats can be added to the Asgard’s grid, which can hold up to 40 jump seats along with room for bikes, making the lack of jump seats on the Valkyrie less of a disadvantage. Therefore, the jump seat count shouldn’t be a decisive factor in favor of the Valkyrie when considering the Asgard’s other advantages.
He compares the size and versatility of the two ships, pointing out that the Valkyrie is smaller but does not fit on the Idris, which is a significant consideration for some players. The Asgard, despite being larger, can handle a wider variety of vehicles, including a Nova tank, and features a large, flexible cargo bay with three entry points. This makes the Asgard more adaptable for different roles and missions, especially when transporting larger or more diverse cargo.
Raymond emphasizes the multifaceted role of the Asgard, which is not just a drop ship but also a capable cargo and combat vessel. He highlights its 180 SCU of storage, armor, and armament, making it suitable for dangerous operations and profitable cargo runs. The ship’s layout, while not perfectly efficient, provides ample space for cargo and equipment like an Atlas cargo loader, further enhancing its utility for various tasks beyond just troop deployment.
Concluding, Raymond advocates for choosing the Asgard over the Valkyrie due to its better value, versatility, and ability to serve multiple roles in the game. He underlines that the ship’s daytime job—its capacity for cargo, combat, and other missions—makes it a more practical and worthwhile investment. He ends the video by revealing the secret word, “job,” and encourages viewers to fly safe and keep it real, signing off as Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide.