The video provides a first look and hangar testing of the “Fat Railen,” a larger variant of the Railen ship in Star Citizen’s Arena Commander. The presenter begins by exploring the cockpit, highlighting the impressive animations and sound effects when entering the pilot seat and opening or closing the ship’s doors. The ship features four size four Rhino turrets and a sophisticated holographic multi-function display (MFD). The default paint scheme is noted to be different from the standard Railen, with detailed thrusters, engine trails, and lighting effects enhancing the ship’s sci-fi aesthetic.
Moving beyond the cockpit, the presenter explores the ship’s interior, revealing three decks connected by a central slide instead of a traditional elevator. The habitation deck includes amenities like bathrooms with waterfall walls, coffee machines, and large windows offering scenic views. The turret seats on this deck feature floating chairs and provide a 180-degree firing arc with two guns on each side. The presenter notes some design quirks, such as the ability to jump down directly into the dining area, which could be disruptive during gameplay.
The middle and lower decks house various functional areas, including bunk beds, storage lockers, weapons lockers, and a Fury bay for smaller snub fighters. While some storage features are inactive in Arena Commander, the detailed animations and lighting controls add to the immersive experience. The engineering room, located behind the pilot seat on the top deck, contains essential ship components such as coolers, a quantum drive, power plant, radar, life support, and shield generators, all housed in a spacious and well-designed environment.
A highlight of the ship is its capacity to carry multiple smaller ships, particularly Furies. The presenter demonstrates parking several Furies in designated pads within the ship, each with its own gravity well, allowing for secure storage. The ship can accommodate up to six snub fighters, including models like the Drake Pitbull and the Razor, though larger ships like the Drake Buccaneer do not fit. This feature introduces a new concept of ship storage and transport, enhancing strategic gameplay possibilities.
Finally, the presenter tests whether ships can be carried inside the Fat Railen while flying, successfully taking a Fury along without it being landed on a pad. However, re-boarding the carried ship poses challenges. The video concludes with enthusiasm for the ship’s unique design and functionality, mentioning the recent launch of Alien Week and plans to purchase and further test the Fat Railen in the Persistent Universe (PU). Overall, the video offers an in-depth and enthusiastic preview of this versatile and visually impressive new ship.
