The reviewer is impressed by the Guardian MX’s bold, futuristic design, strong armor, and effective weaponry, especially its missile system and close-range combat capabilities, despite its bulkier appearance. They highlight its solid performance in initial combat tests, acknowledge some bugs and limitations like the lack of a bed for long missions, and express enthusiasm for further customization and testing to fully assess its potential.
The reviewer shares their initial impressions of the Guardian MX, noting that it appears bulkier than expected, with thicker wings and a more imposing presence. Despite the size, they find the ship visually stunning, especially praising the armor and the redesigned cockpit and MFDs, which give it a more futuristic look. They highlight the ship’s ability to fit in an Idris despite its size and mention that it carries enough quantum fuel for extended missions, though they wish it had a bed for easier logouts.
The interior of the Guardian MX is described as functional but lacking a bed, which is a drawback for long-term use. The reviewer notes that the ship’s rear section contains the elevator and room for components, with a weapon rack and engineering area. They suggest that a bed could be added in the future to improve comfort and practicality. The cockpit remains similar to the standard Guardian, with a rotating chair and a view that emphasizes the ship’s impressive exterior design.
In their first combat test, the reviewer compares the Guardian MX to the normal Guardian, finding that the new ship’s thick wings make it look more compact and less sleek. They demonstrate the ship’s weapon capabilities, especially its missile system, which includes 24 size-two missiles. The ship’s guns are shown to shred targets effectively, and the placement of weapons is praised for its strategic advantage, particularly in close-range combat. The reviewer plans to upgrade and customize the ship further, including new paint jobs and weapons.
During combat, the Guardian MX performs well against AI enemies like Constellation and Gladius fighters, showcasing its firepower and durability. The reviewer notes that ballistic weapons work well for PvE but might not be suitable for PvP. They enjoy the ship’s offensive capabilities, especially the missile trajectories and gun placement, which make it a formidable vessel. However, they also encounter some bugs, such as weapons malfunctioning and target loss, which are acknowledged as part of early testing.
In the final segment, the reviewer experiments with different cosmetic setups, applying a red paint scheme and larger Omnis Sky guns to enhance the ship’s appearance and firepower. They engage in a challenging combat scenario where the ship sustains heavy damage, including wing destruction, and face issues like missile hits and bugs that cause the ship to become nearly wrecked. Despite these setbacks, they express enthusiasm for the Guardian MX’s potential, emphasizing that further testing is needed to fully evaluate its capabilities in various situations before delivering a final verdict.