In this first look at the Gatac Tyilui, Sabuno dives into exploring a unique and unexpected ship introduced in Star Citizen’s Alpha 4.8.2 update. The ship, with its alien aesthetic and large size, immediately stands out with intricate details and a distinctive green color scheme. Sabuno navigates through the ship’s interior, highlighting various features such as elevators, suit lockers, and multiple rooms including engineering, bridge, and turret areas. The layout is described as somewhat disorienting due to its alien design, with unusual gravity and orientation effects that make movement inside the ship feel different from typical human ships.
One of the key features of the Gatac Tyilui is its role as a carrier for snub fighters, which lack quantum drives and need a larger ship to transport them to battle. The ship can hold up to four snub fighters in its rear hangar and offers 96 SCU of cargo space, designed to support rearm, repair, and refuel mechanics. Sabuno tests fitting various smaller ships inside the carrier, including fighters like the Pisces and Razor EX, noting the challenges and the ship’s capacity to accommodate multiple snubs and cargo. The Gatac Tyilui also has several remote turrets and defensive capabilities, emphasizing its combat support role rather than heavy firepower.
Sabuno discusses the ship’s systems and components, noting the sizes of shields, power plants, coolers, and weaponry, which include multiple size-three and size-four turrets and missile racks. The ship features a size-two tractor beam for cargo handling but lacks certain expected functionalities like a lamp (landing assist mode). Despite some initial confusion with controls and ship modes, Sabuno appreciates the ship’s design and potential, though he admits uncertainty about its practical use in gameplay beyond its cool factor and support role.
The video also includes insights from a behind-the-scenes segment explaining the ship’s design philosophy and purpose. The Gatac Tyilui is described as the first dedicated alien snub fighter carrier, with a unique interior that uses anti-gravity technology to allow walking on walls and ceilings, creating a 360-degree environment. The ship’s design incorporates organic materials and an art deco style, offering a cozy yet grand atmosphere. Its primary function is to support snub fighters by providing repair, refuel, and rearm capabilities while maintaining a distracting but not overwhelming combat presence on the battlefield.
Finally, Sabuno touches on the ship’s pricing and availability, noting that it is more affordable than initially predicted, with a standalone price of around 425 USD in the Warbond sale. Various paint schemes are available, with the black and gold options standing out. The video concludes with a lighthearted discussion about the community’s fascination with testing what ships can fit inside the Gatac Tyilui, highlighting the ship’s appeal as both a functional carrier and a cool, innovative addition to Star Citizen’s fleet. Overall, the Gatac Tyilui is praised for its originality, design, and support capabilities, marking a significant step in alien ship design and gameplay mechanics.
