In this Intergalactic Aerospace Expo wrap-up, Daniel Raymond reviews key ship upgrades and sales, highlights standout ships like the Perseus and Gollum Ox, and explains the complexities of upgrade chains and LTI tokens in Star Citizen. He also announces giveaway winners, introduces a new streamlined giveaway system for upcoming events, and encourages viewer participation through subscriptions and comments.
In this wrap-up video of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE), Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide highlights several key points from the event, focusing on ship sales, upgrades, and future developments in Star Citizen. One of the major revelations was the broad upscaling of cargo capacities across several ships, including the Hull B, which is increasing from 384 to 512 SCU, implying a price increase for its flyable version. Similarly, the Ironclad and Ironclad Assault ships are seeing cargo capacity boosts, reflecting ongoing development and suggesting potential release timelines, although no immediate price alerts were issued for these ships during the sale.
Daniel also discusses the upcoming ship releases and upgrades, mentioning the introduction of an Aurora Mark II and the reduction in cargo capacity for larger Hull D and Hull E ships, which are not expected to release next year. The Perseus was noted as the standout ship at the show, praised for its heavy gunboat capabilities and torpedo loadout. Other notable ships include the Gollum Ox, favored for its cargo runs and carrier onboard delivery role, the Salvation salvage snub, the Wolf Alpha fighter, and the Clipper, although the latter’s crafting feature is still uncertain in terms of gameplay implementation.
The video delves into the complexities of LTI (Lifetime Insurance) tokens and upgrade chains, explaining how Warbond upgrades and purchase deals work within the game’s economy. Daniel provides insight into how players might strategically build their fleet by banking upgrades before anticipated price increases, while emphasizing that fleet building is optional and players can earn ships in-game or win them through giveaways. This leads into the giveaway segment, where Daniel announces the winner of the Starlancer Max from a previous video and explains changes to the giveaway process for the coming year.
Looking ahead, Daniel reveals plans for future giveaways tied to major events in Star Citizen, including the RSI Galaxy as the marquee ship for next year’s IAE and the Ironclad Assault for the mid-year Invictus event. He outlines the new giveaway system, which will categorize participants into pools such as captain’s crew members and commenters, allowing for more streamlined and fair drawings. This system also facilitates the inclusion of sponsorship channels and skill contests without complicating the giveaway structure.
In closing, Daniel encourages viewers to participate by subscribing, commenting with the secret word, and becoming members for automatic entry. He poses a question related to the cargo capacity of the Ironclad Assault as the secret word for this video’s giveaway entry. With a friendly sign-off, he reminds viewers to fly safe and keep it real, promising more updates and engagement in the Star Citizen community.