The video provides a detailed comparison of the Guardian MX, Guardian, and Guardian QI ships, highlighting their size, performance, interior layouts, external features, and customization options, with a focus on the MX’s combat-oriented design and durability enhancements. It also showcases various custom paint jobs and discusses ship compatibility with larger vessels like the Idris and Polaris, emphasizing aesthetic customization and potential modifications for improved versatility.
The video begins with the creator attempting to compare three Guardian ships—the Guardian MX, Guardian, and Guardian QI—after losing progress due to game issues. Before doing a direct ship comparison, they showcase various custom paint jobs on the Guardian MX, including blackout, Harley Quinn, peninsula, and downpour, noting how these paints look different on each variant and adding aesthetic variety to the ships.
Next, the creator provides a detailed comparison of the physical dimensions and performance specs of the three Guardians. The MX is slightly shorter in length but wider and taller, especially due to its higher landing gear. In terms of speed, the MX is marginally slower than the base Guardian, with slightly reduced maneuverability in pitch, yaw, and roll axes. However, it compensates with significantly stronger shields—doubling the shield strength—and increased hull HP, making it more durable in combat despite its slightly reduced agility.
The interior layouts are then examined, highlighting the differences in space and utility. The base Guardian features a compact, well-organized interior with amenities like a kitchenette and bathroom, making it suitable for extended stays. In contrast, the Guardian MX has a larger overall size but lacks a bed and bathroom, designed primarily for quick combat missions rather than long-term habitation. The interior components, such as power plants, shield generators, and weapon racks, are compared, emphasizing that the MX has upgraded power and shield capacity but less interior comfort.
Externally, all three ships share similar features like personal storage and weapon racks, but the MX stands out with its larger size and absence of a bed, reflecting its combat-oriented design. The creator notes that the MX lacks a bed-to-logout feature, which might be a concern for some players, but personally, they find it manageable. The exterior weapon hardpoints and missile racks are compared, showing that the MX has four larger hardpoints and more missile capacity, resulting in higher sustained DPS when equipped with appropriate weapons.
Finally, the video discusses cockpit differences and ship compatibility with larger ships like the Idris and Polaris. The Guardian MX has a more advanced cockpit with a blast shield and retractable cover, offering better visibility and a modern feel. In terms of ship fitting, the base Guardian and Guardian QI can easily fit into the A90 Jump and Idris, while the MX can fit into the A90 Jump and Idris but not the Polaris. The creator suggests that reducing the MX’s landing gear height could enable front ramp entry into the Idris, enhancing its versatility. The video concludes with a showcase of a luxurious sovereign paint scheme, emphasizing the aesthetic customization options available for the Guardian MX.