“In this video, I review the Star Citizen fighter ship Banu Defender, including conduct a full walkaround as well as detailed ship review. I include gameplay footage of the Defender. The gameplay for this Star Citizen Banu Defender fighter s”
In this video review, the reviewer, Farrister, takes a close look at the Banu Defender in Star Citizen. The Banu Defender is described as a two-seater light fighter with a parallel co-pilot setup. The review is divided into five sections: ship tour, combat performance, handling and visibility, operating costs, and the verdict.
Starting with the ship tour, Farrister explains that the entry to the Defender is through a deployable cargo ramp at the front, leading to the main area of the ship with storage and a bed for the crew. The pilot and co-pilot seats are located on either side, with a weapon rack on the starboard side.
Moving on to combat performance, Farrister finds that despite being labeled as a light fighter, the Defender feels more like a medium fighter due to its slower maneuverability. However, it compensates with a size 2 shield generator, making it capable of engaging both enemy fighters and larger small ships. Farrister recommends switching out the default weapons for more firepower.
In terms of handling and visibility, the Banu Defender offers good visibility with a clear canopy and vision over the front prongs of the ship. It has powerful straight-line acceleration and decent deceleration. While not as nimble as some fighters, it is comparable to medium to heavy fighters. Landing the Defender is easy and the quantum drive is not the fastest, but has exceptional fuel storage, allowing for long journeys without refueling.
Regarding the operating costs, the Defender can be expensive to refuel due to its large engines, but the ample fuel storage reduces the frequency of refueling. It offers options for various types of contracts, including personnel transport, box delivery missions, salvage, and combat.
In conclusion, Farrister considers the Banu Defender a solid fighter, leaning more towards being a medium fighter rather than a light one. Despite some minor gripes with details like the steps and cockpit visuals, Farrister finds the Defender enjoyable to fly and sees it as a good fit alongside the Banu Merchantman when available. However, with its steep in-game price, Farrister suggests exploring more economic options and saving up to buy the Defender in-game. Despite the price, the performance of the Defender is solid, making it an interesting choice for those wanting something different in their hangar.