In this video, the creator demonstrates a method to duplicate Ballistic Point Defense Cannons (PDCs) in Star Citizen, allowing players to equip multiple turrets on various ships such as the Perseus, Polaris, Idris, and Reclaimer. The process begins by sitting in the pilot seat of an MTC (Mobile Turret Carrier), unlocking the ship port, exiting the vehicle, and using a tractor beam to detach the PDC. Repairing the turret costs 11,000 credits, which suggests the PDC might already be available for purchase in-game. This simple duplication method enables players to quickly create multiple turrets as long as they have enough money.
The video further explains that the duplication process can be done solo but is faster with a friend assisting by tractor-beaming turrets while the player handles repairs. Once duplicated, the turrets can be sent down via a free elevator and equipped on other ships like the Perseus, which requires six PDCs. The creator verifies that the turrets work properly on the Perseus without losing barrels, a common bug with laser PDCs, indicating that this issue has been fixed for ballistic turrets.
Using the Perseus as a duplication platform, the video shows how to detach multiple PDCs from various points on the ship while it is within the hangar’s repair range. However, a problem arises when repairing the Perseus, as the barrels on the PDCs do not return, preventing duplication. To resolve this, the player must self-destruct the ship and reclaim it through insurance, which restores all PDCs with their barrels intact, though this method is more costly and less convenient compared to the MTC method.
Additionally, the creator highlights that different types of PDCs—including ballistic, laser, and missile variants—can be equipped on the MTC and tested. The missile PDCs, for example, come with 16 size-one Spark I missiles. The video teases an upcoming dedicated test of these various PDCs on the MTC, emphasizing that with teamwork, players can rapidly accumulate dozens of turrets for their fleets without significant expense or time investment.
Finally, the video concludes by showcasing the successful equipping of 81 duplicated ballistic PDCs on the Idris, confirming that all turrets retain their barrels and function correctly. The Idris can equip 11 PDCs, the Polaris and any Jump ships seven each, and the Perseus six. This duplication technique offers a reliable and efficient way to amass and outfit ships with multiple PDCs, overcoming previous bugs and limitations, making it a valuable strategy for players looking to enhance their ship defenses in Star Citizen.
