In this gameplay video, Farister demonstrates how to utilize the Idris P as a mobile salvage base in Star Citizen 4.1, focusing on two sessions of peaceful salvage operations in Stanton’s Aaron Halo asteroid belt. After spawning the ship in the hangar, Farister showcases its impressive scale and navigates it out of the hanger, emphasizing its size and the practicality of using it as a home base for smaller ships like the Vulture. The video is presented as an uncut, sped-up sequence, highlighting the process from boarding the Idris to flying out into space for salvage activities.
Farister explains the strategic use of the Idris P, emphasizing its role as a multi-purpose ship that, beyond combat, serves as a versatile mobile base with medical facilities, ample cargo storage, and space for smaller ships. Although the ship is marketed as a multi-crew vessel, Farister demonstrates solo operations, taking advantage of the ship’s large hangar to house the Vulture and RMC cargo. The gameplay involves traveling to asteroid belts, scanning for salvage panels with the Vulture, and using the ship’s facilities to efficiently gather and store salvage materials like RMC.
Throughout the sessions, Farister focuses on the salvage process, highlighting the use of large panels, preferred salvage modes, and the relaxing nature of the gameplay. The video details the process of scanning for panels, collecting up to 36 SCUs of RMC, and managing cargo within the Idris’s spacious grids. He discusses the importance of efficient organization, the challenges of server resets, and the benefits of the Idris’s proximity to the hangar for quick unloading, making it an effective mobile base for solo or small crew salvage missions.
Farister also addresses some practical gameplay tips, such as how to handle unresponsive salvage panels, using ship lasers to encourage them to respond, and techniques for navigating and returning to the ship after completing salvage runs. He demonstrates the process of unloading cargo into the Idris’s storage grids, using the ship’s interior facilities, and preparing for the next sortie. The video emphasizes the flexibility and convenience of using the Idris as a mobile platform, capable of supporting extended salvage operations away from populated areas.
In conclusion, Farister reflects on the potential of the Idris P as a mobile salvage base, highlighting its large hangar, storage capacity, and onboard facilities as key advantages. He notes that while the ship is designed for multi-crew use, it is highly effective for solo operations in safe, remote areas, allowing players to gather and store resources over multiple sessions. The video ends with Farister planning to return to Microtech to sell the collected RMC and hints at working on a full review of the Idris after gaining more flight experience, emphasizing the ship’s versatility and future potential in Star Citizen.
