The video showcases a group conducting a hot drop test on a hostile distribution center in MicroTech using their Asgard ships, aiming to evaluate their drop capabilities and vehicle effectiveness under fire. Despite some setbacks and vulnerabilities to enemy attacks, the exercise provides valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the Asgard for rapid deployment and combat scenarios.
In this video, a group of friends and their organization conduct a hot drop test on a hostile distribution center in MicroTech using their Asgard ships. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate the drop capabilities of the Asgard and determine which vehicles are best suited for fire team insertions, especially under heavy enemy fire. They equipped three Asgard ships with different vehicles: hover bikes like Nox and Dragonflies, Graycat MTCs with small fire teams, and Rovers with larger fire teams. Additionally, they had a support ship with medical vehicles and another ship shadowing the operation for added support and coordination.
The operation begins with detailed planning and coordination, including setting course, preparing vehicles, and assigning roles. The team executes the drop in a coordinated manner, aiming to land near the hostile center. As they deploy, chaos ensues with some ships and vehicles taking immediate damage, and team members being incapacitated or killed. Despite the setbacks, the team manages to disembark and engage the enemy, with some members on foot and others trying to regroup and extract from the dangerous area.
During the engagement, several issues with the drop and extraction process become apparent. The Asgard ships are vulnerable to heavy turret fire and enemy attacks, with some ships being destroyed almost instantly. The team experiences difficulty in controlling their vehicles and coordinating their escape, highlighting the weaknesses of the Asgard in intense combat scenarios. They also encounter hostile players in the area, leading to firefights and the need for quick defensive actions. The exercise demonstrates the importance of choosing the right vehicles and tactics for such high-risk drops.
The team uses Ursa rovers and Ballista dropships to evacuate personnel, with some vehicles being damaged or destroyed in the process. They discuss the effectiveness of different vehicles, noting that hover bikes, while fast and easy to deploy, have limitations under heavy fire and terrain. They suggest that larger ships like the Idris might be more suitable for such hot drops in heavily defended areas, though the exercise was primarily focused on testing the capabilities of the Asgard. The team also considers the importance of proper timing, positioning, and vehicle choice to improve survival chances.
In conclusion, the exercise reveals both the strengths and weaknesses of the Asgard ships in hostile environments. While they are effective for quick insertions and rapid deployment, their vulnerability to enemy fire makes them less ideal for sustained combat without additional support. The team emphasizes the need for better tactics, vehicle selection, and perhaps larger ships like the Idris for more heavily defended operations. The test provides valuable insights into the operational limits of the Asgard and highlights areas for improvement in future missions.