The video offers a detailed first look at the Gatac Thuli, a new Railen variant in Arena Commander, highlighting its well-armed, heavily shielded design, spacious interior with unique aesthetics, and innovative carrier bay for smaller vehicles. The host praises its versatility, combining cargo and carrier functions with strong offensive and defensive capabilities, and encourages viewers to share their impressions of the ship.
The video provides a first look at the new Gatac Thuli ship, a variant of the Railen base chassis, recently introduced in Arena Commander for subscribers. The host begins by exploring the pilot seat, noting the clear view and updated multi-function display (MFD) design. The ship’s components include dual size three coolers, missile racks, a size three power plant, size two quantum drive and radar, two size three shields, and a mix of Rhino and Panther repeaters, suggesting a heavily shielded and well-armed vessel. The Panthers appear to be new compared to the Railen, possibly linked to remote turrets on the ship’s rear section.
Moving on, the host tours the interior, starting with the upper deck, which houses the engineering area. The lighting here is a warm orange, contrasting with the Railen’s usual lighting, and the materials feature a bronzish metal and stone aesthetic. The ship includes various components like the quantum drive and radar terminals, though some doors and panels do not yet function fully. The elevator connects the decks, allowing easy movement through the ship’s different sections.
The second deck serves as the primary habitation area, featuring a vaulted ceiling, a communal eating bench, large windows, and calming decorative elements such as waterfalls and holographic butterflies. The host highlights the ambient alien sounds and the presence of two bathrooms, a human food prep area, and side rooms leading to turrets. The turrets themselves have impressive firing arcs, allowing nearly full 360-degree coverage with four size four weapons on each side, providing substantial defensive and offensive capability.
The bottom deck includes an external elevator and access to the ship’s rear section, which is the defining feature of this Railen variant: a carrier bay designed to hold multiple smaller snub ships or vehicles. The bay features vehicle pads with illuminated holographic borders and cargo grids, though the exact cargo capacity is somewhat limited compared to larger ships. The host demonstrates how players can move freely around the carrier bay, including zero-gravity areas, and notes the presence of a tractor beam for handling stored vehicles. This innovative design is praised for its coolness and potential utility.
Finally, the host examines the ship’s exterior, noting the large rear hangar door and additional remote turrets mounted on the sides, armed with size three weapons facing backward. The ship lacks the engine tractor beams seen on the Railen, suggesting different operational controls. The host expresses enthusiasm for the Gatac Thuli as a solid, versatile ship that combines cargo and carrier capabilities with strong armament. They invite viewers to share their thoughts and plans regarding this new variant and conclude the video with positive remarks about the ship’s design and potential in the game.