The ILW Ship of the Day is the Aegis Retaliator, known for its user-facing modularity allowing for easy component swapping. The Refrieghtorator, a cargo-focused variant of the Retaliator, offers a cargo capacity of 72 SCU but may face challenges with manual cargo loading and limited vehicle transport capabilities compared to the Drake Corsair.
The ILW Ship of the Day is the Aegis Retaliator, which is known for its enhanced user-facing modularity. The ship was designed to allow users to swap out different components such as engines, coolers, and shield generators easily. However, during the ILW event, rentals were locked out of the vehicle Loadout manager, making it challenging to test the modularity without purchasing the ships. The Retaliator comes in three standard loadouts: the base model, a torpedo variant, and a cargo module version. The torpedo variant is equipped with six size 9 torpedoes, making it ideal for attacking small capital ships, while the cargo module version focuses on carrying cargo and future modules like a drop ship and passenger cabin.
At the ILW event, the new Refrieghtorator was showcased as a cargo-focused variant of the Retaliator. Initially described as a cargo ship with limited capacity, the Refrieghtorator has been redesigned to have a cargo capacity of 72 SCU, putting it in the class of cargo-capable warships alongside the Drake Corsair. The Refrieghtorator is priced slightly lower than the Corsair and boasts stronger armor, requiring a crew of six compared to the Corsair’s crew of four. However, the Corsair has a notable advantage in terms of crew efficiency and speed of loading due to its wider loading ramp.
The Refrieghtorator’s design allows for manual cargo loading, which may pose challenges in hazardous situations where speed is crucial. While the Refrieghtorator can carry large bikes and small vehicles, it lacks the ability to transport larger vehicles like the Corsair can. The availability of the medical Ursa Rover further emphasizes the importance of cargo capabilities in this ship class. Overall, the Corsair is deemed a better combat ship with cargo capabilities in this range, while the Refrieghtorator may be more suitable for players who do not frequently require this type of ship.
In conclusion, the Refrieghtorator represents an exciting concept of modularity in ship design, with potential future modules speculated to enhance its versatility. The ship’s adaptability and cargo capacity make it a viable option for players looking for a combat-focused ship with cargo capabilities. However, for those seeking a more broadly useful ship, alternatives like the Spirit C1 or the Constellation family may be more suitable choices. The future drop ship module and other speculated modules hold promise for expanding the Refrieghtorator’s utility, making it an intriguing option for players interested in modular ship designs.