“As a change from looking at in-game ships, this video delves deep into the MISC Hull E heavy freight capital ship in Star Citizen. The course of the video considers the history, specifications, as well as potential uses for the Hull E.
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The MISC Hull E is a planned capital ship in Star Citizen that is designed for cargo hauling gameplay. It is known as a heavy freight ship, similar to massive container ships in real life. The concept art for the ship is sparse, and it is not yet available in-game, but some footage of smaller ships in the same series is used to explore its attributes and potential gameplay. The Hull E was first announced in April 2015 and became part of the wider announcement on the entire Hull series. It is considered the top-tier cargo hauler in the game universe.
The Hull E is built around large spindles to which cargo can be attached, allowing it to transport a massive amount of goods. It is suggested that the cargo grids could potentially be used to attach other things, such as smaller ships or fighters. The ship’s dimensions are larger than an Idris in the game, with a length of 372m, width of 104m, and height of 104m. The total mass of the ship is around 1,650 tons, lighter than expected due to the majority of the mass being the cargo it carries.
The ship’s components include a capital radar, medium-sized computers, a capital power plant, and capital coolers for power and cooling. Defensively, it has two capital shield generators, but limited turret coverage. The crew requirements are not yet known, but it is expected to have a minimum crew of four and a maximum crew of five. The ship is expected to have amenities like habitation and beds for the crew, and potentially the ability to land while the cargo spindles are attached.
The main purpose of the Hull E is cargo hauling, and it is optimized for moving large amounts of cargo across long distances. It is likely to be used as a high-value centerpiece that other ships can protect, particularly in riskier space. It may also have the potential to transport items, ships, or vehicles that can be attached to the cargo grid. There is speculation about its potential use as a carrier for deploying smaller spacecraft. Overall, the Hull E is set to offer top-tier cargo hauling gameplay when it eventually becomes available in the game.