Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide provides a comprehensive tour of the Aurora Mark 1 Gold Standard in Star Citizen’s 4.6 PTU, highlighting new exterior access panels and operable features while noting minimal interior changes and the challenges of accessing certain components. He also outlines potential improvements for the upcoming Aurora Mark II to modernize the ship and invites viewers to join his channel events and giveaways.
In this video, Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide presents a detailed tour of the Aurora Mark 1 Gold Standard ship introduced in the latest 4.6 PTU patch of Star Citizen. He clarifies that this update is a minimal gold standard pass for the Aurora Mark 1 and not the upcoming Aurora Mark II, which is expected to bring the ship up to the level of more popular starter ships like the Intrepid and Cutter. The video focuses on showcasing all the new operable features, which are highlighted by bright blue buttons on the ship.
Starting with the exterior, Daniel points out several new access panels on both the starboard and port sides of the ship. These include rifle storage, gadget and pistol storage compartments, a fuel port, and component bays housing a size one power plant and engine. The wings and other external parts of the ship remain unchanged from previous versions. At the back, there are shield generator access panels on both sides, and underneath the ship is a fuse box panel, which is a new external feature.
Inside the ship, minimal changes are observed. There is a fire extinguisher and access to the internal storage, but the cockpit seat and animations remain awkward and unchanged. One notable challenge Daniel highlights is accessing a small blue button on the roof mounted scoop, which requires an inventive method involving another ship (Corsair) to reach it. This roof panel contains important components like the quantum drive and cooler, completing the list of accessible parts on the Aurora Mark 1 Gold Standard.
Daniel then discusses what improvements could be made for the upcoming Aurora Mark II to bring it in line with current starter ships. Suggested upgrades include relocating all components to a common accessible location inside the ship, adding a suit locker, widening the cockpit for better seat animations, and including basic amenities such as a toilet, kitchen, and food storage. These enhancements would modernize the Aurora and align it with the expectations set by ships like the Cutter and Intrepid.
Finally, Daniel promotes his channel events, including giveaways for VR headsets and in-game ships like the Ironclad Assault and the multi-industrial Capital ship Galaxy. He encourages viewers to subscribe and participate using the secret word related to his creative solution for accessing the roof panel. He concludes by reminding viewers to fly safe and stay engaged with his content for more updates and guides in Star Citizen.