In this video, the creator equips his Polaris ship with powerful ballistic gatling turrets from the Greycut MDC ground vehicle, showcasing their high damage output and effectiveness against smaller enemy ships despite limitations like overheating and limited ammo. He successfully completes multiple missions using these turrets, highlighting their potential as a strong combat option in Star Citizen while inviting viewer feedback on their performance.
In this video, the creator introduces a new ground vehicle in Star Citizen called the Greycut MDC, which he acquired primarily for its LTI token and a unique ballistic gatling turret exclusive to this vehicle. Unlike most ground vehicles in the game, which tend to slide excessively, the Greycut MDC handles quite well and features a nice interior with weapon racks and engineering components. The main highlight, however, is the powerful ballistic gatling turret that boasts a massive 360 DPS, significantly higher than the standard laser PDCs, which only have 17.9 DPS.
The creator proceeds to duplicate these ballistic turrets and equip them onto his Polaris ship, aiming to test their effectiveness in combat against various enemy ships. Although the ballistic turrets have a limited ammo capacity of 5,000 rounds and tend to overheat after firing 304 rounds, their sheer firepower makes them formidable against smaller targets and fighters. He demonstrates how to transport the turret using the Greycut MDC and load it into the Polaris with the help of a large tractor beam.
During combat tests, the ballistic PDCs prove to be highly effective in shredding small and medium-sized enemy ships, including heavy fighters, although they require some time to take down tougher targets. The turrets’ overheating and limited ammunition pose some challenges, but their damage output and sound effects make them enjoyable to use. The creator notes that despite the claimed 360 DPS, the turrets sometimes take longer than expected to destroy enemies, suggesting the damage stats might not be entirely accurate.
The video continues with the creator completing multiple missions using the Polaris outfitted with these ballistic turrets. He successfully finishes four missions, appreciating the turrets’ ability to handle waves of enemies efficiently. Although the ammo limitation means the turrets cannot fire indefinitely like laser ones, the creator finds the ballistic PDCs to be a powerful and viable option for solo and group gameplay scenarios, especially for defending against ground attacks and smaller ships.
In conclusion, the creator expresses enthusiasm for the new ballistic PDCs, highlighting their significant DPS advantage and unique characteristics despite their downsides of overheating and limited ammo. He invites viewers to share their opinions on these new turrets and encourages engagement through likes, subscriptions, and comments. Overall, the video showcases the potential of ballistic turrets in enhancing combat capabilities within Star Citizen, particularly when mounted on larger ships like the Polaris.