In the video, hosts RootedAdmin and a fellow player discuss their experiences at RSI Day of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo in Star Citizen, focusing on various ships like the Zeus CL, Poas, and Perseus, highlighting their features, gameplay mechanics, and investment value. They emphasize the importance of understanding each ship’s role and recommend caution in purchases, particularly advising against the Poas in favor of the more economical Perseus, while previewing upcoming IAE events.
In the video, the hosts, RootedAdmin and a fellow player, discuss their experiences during RSI Day of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) in Star Citizen. They begin by showcasing the Zeus CL and Zeus S ships, highlighting their surprising features such as ample cargo space, weapon storage, and living quarters. The hosts express their satisfaction with the ship’s design and functionality, noting the convenience of the ladder access and storage lockers, which enhance the gameplay experience. They also touch on the ship’s potential for future missions, despite some current limitations in gameplay mechanics.
The conversation shifts to the Poas, a capital ship that the hosts had fun using in a recent PVP encounter. They reminisce about their experience with a crew, emphasizing the ship’s size and capabilities. However, they caution viewers against purchasing the Poas at its increased price, suggesting that the Perseus is a better investment for those looking for a capital ship. The hosts recommend players to consider the Perseus due to its lower cost and the option to acquire a Polaris as a loner, making it a more economical choice.
As they continue their discussion, the hosts review various other ships, including the Aurora and Mantis. They reflect on their personal experiences with these starter ships, noting the Aurora’s simplicity and the Mantis’s role as a quantum interdiction ship. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each vessel, emphasizing that while the Aurora serves its purpose as a basic starter ship, the Mantis is more specialized for PVP scenarios. The hosts share their thoughts on the evolving meta of ship usage within the game, highlighting the importance of understanding each ship’s role.
The conversation then turns to the Scorpius and the Constellation series ships. They praise the Scorpius for its firepower and design but express frustration with the ship’s boarding mechanics, which can make it difficult for both players to enter or exit simultaneously. They discuss the various configurations of the Constellation ships, particularly the Andromeda, which they favor for its cargo capacity and versatility. The hosts also touch on the luxury variant, the Phoenix, and its intended role as a luxury transport, though they express skepticism about its practical application in gameplay.
Finally, the hosts wrap up their commentary by summarizing the ships they reviewed and reiterating their recommendations for viewers. They encourage players to be cautious with their purchases, particularly regarding the Poas, and to consider alternative options like the Perseus. The video concludes with a preview of the next day’s events at the IAE, featuring various industrial ships and vehicles, and the hosts invite viewers to share their experiences and purchases in the comments section. They end on a light-hearted note, expressing their camaraderie and looking forward to future discussions.