The video introduces the Drake Golem, a new small mining ship in Star Citizen Alpha 4.1, highlighting its unique design, mining capabilities, and positioning as a competitor to the Prospector, while also discussing its suitability for group play in mining fleets. Additionally, it briefly mentions the Atlas Geo, a new variant of the Titan suit designed for ground mining, expressing hope for increased engagement with ground gameplay.
In the latest video, the host introduces the Drake Golem, a new small mining ship that has recently been released on the PTU for Star Citizen Alpha 4.1. The Golem is positioned as a competitor to the Prospector, offering a different niche in the mining landscape. The host expresses excitement for the Golem, reminiscent of the anticipation felt with previous Drake ships like the Vulture and Cutter. The video promises a more comprehensive review once more details are revealed in the upcoming ISC episode.
The exterior design of the Golem showcases typical Drake aesthetics, featuring exposed pipes and machinery, and a compact size reminiscent of the Argo MCUV. Its cockpit design is similar to that of the Argo Mole and Vulture, providing decent visibility but not quite matching the Prospector’s bubble cockpit. The ship includes a fuel port, a weapon rack, and two Vall engines, but has limited component access due to the need to detach the ore pods for maintenance.
In terms of mining capabilities, the Golem boasts a bespoke mining head attached to a large arm, which is unique to this ship and cannot be swapped out like the Prospector’s heads. The Golem has a mining capacity of 32 SUU across two underslung ore pods, and although it has a size two mining head, its combat capabilities include two size one repeaters and missiles. However, it falls short in defense, with only one size one shield compared to the Prospector’s three, which could impact survivability during mining operations.
The video discusses the Golem’s quantum fuel capacity, which is about half that of the Prospector, suggesting that the ship is designed for use in larger mining fleets rather than solo operations. The host highlights that the Golem’s small size allows it to fit comfortably in larger ships like the C2 and Polaris, making it ideal for group play. This positioning makes the Golem particularly effective in swarm mining scenarios, where multiple ships can cover more ground and mine larger rocks more efficiently.
Lastly, the video briefly touches on the Atlas Geo, a new variant of the Atlas Titan suit designed for ground mining. This suit features a small backpack for gems and a jetpack for enhanced mobility, allowing players to traverse the environment more effectively. The host expresses concerns about the potential underutilization of the Atlas Geo in ground gameplay, but remains hopeful that upcoming changes to mining mechanics will encourage players to engage more with ground and FPS mining options. The video concludes with a call for viewers to share their thoughts on both the Golem and Atlas Geo.