In this video, the creator explores the idea of living in space within the game Star Citizen, focusing on choosing between two large ships: the Carrack and the 890 Jump. Both ships offer cargo running capabilities and living amenities such as beds and med beds, but the 890 Jump is notably more expensive, costing around 70 million in-game currency compared to the Carrack’s 30 million. The creator is particularly interested in how these ships can serve as a mobile base, allowing them to scout, collect, and store cargo in space while having a comfortable living environment onboard.
The creator takes a detailed tour of the 890 Jump, examining its various sections including the spa, bar, kitchen, crew quarters, and weapon lockers. They note the ship’s large and open design, though some areas appear to lack detailed textures, making it feel somewhat unfinished. Important features like med beds, weapon storage, and point defense systems are highlighted, with the creator curious about the ship’s defensive capabilities compared to the Carrack. They also investigate the hangar space to determine what smaller ships might fit inside, which is crucial for their plan to use a smaller ship for scouting and cargo runs.
A significant part of the video is dedicated to understanding the cargo capacity and configuration of the 890 Jump. The creator experiments with loading various sizes of cargo boxes to see how much can realistically fit without becoming cumbersome to manage. They find that the 890 Jump can hold around 388 cargo units, which is slightly less than the Carrack’s approximately 420 units. However, the 890 Jump’s cargo layout might allow for more efficient loading and unloading, especially when using smaller ships to shuttle cargo back and forth.
The creator also discusses the practical aspects of living in the 890 Jump, such as stocking it with necessary supplies like food and drinks, and considering how to organize the ship for long-term space living. They contemplate the types of smaller ships that could fit in the hangar for mining, salvage, or cargo running, mentioning ships like the Golem and Cutlass. The idea is to have a main ship as a base while using smaller vessels for specific tasks, minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency.
In conclusion, the video serves as an exploratory look at whether the 890 Jump can function effectively as a live-in industrial ship in Star Citizen. The creator invites viewers to share their thoughts on which ship would be better suited for this lifestyle and what smaller ships would complement the 890 Jump’s capabilities. They plan to follow up with more content on living off-grid in space and using the ship for various industrial activities, emphasizing the balance between comfort, cargo capacity, and operational practicality.
