The video offers a detailed first look and review of the MISC Hull-B ship in Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.1, highlighting its sleek design, versatile cargo handling with a 512 SEU capacity, and suitability for solo or two-player operations despite some minor bugs and power limitations. The reviewer praises the Hull-B’s balance of size, functionality, and ease of use, while noting its recent price increase, and invites viewers to share their opinions and anticipate further testing.
The video provides an in-depth first look and review of the newly released MISC Hull-B ship in Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.1, alongside a detailed cargo grid testing. The presenter begins by showcasing the new Keystone heavy armor set introduced in the patch, highlighting its sleek design and matching color schemes, which complement the hangar aesthetics. After this brief armor overview, the focus shifts to the Hull-B, describing its components such as two size two coolers, a single size two power plant, size two quantum drive, four size two shield generators, and industrial-grade avionics including tractor beams and missile racks.
The Hull-B’s physical design is praised for its sleek, elongated shape resembling a space shadow or train, with symmetrical tractor beams on either side and a spacious, tall car elevator. Inside, the ship features a pilot bridge, engineering room, habitation area with kitchen and bathroom, and multiple storage lockers, although some expected storage options like placing a max lift in the weapons locker were not available. The co-pilot controls the remote turret guns and tractor beam turrets, while the pilot handles flying and basic weapons, emphasizing the ship’s suitability for solo or two-player operations.
Cargo handling and utility are major highlights, with the Hull-B boasting a 512 SEU cargo capacity and an innovative cargo spindle that extends parallel to the ship for loading. The presenter demonstrates the ease of using tractor beams to manipulate cargo, snapping boxes onto the grid efficiently and stacking them in two layers. The ship’s cargo grid design allows various box orientations, though some limitations on placement direction were noted. The ability to carry hover bikes like the P-52 Pa’s on the docking collar or inside the cargo area adds versatility for ground missions.
Performance testing reveals some initial bugs, such as difficulty lifting off due to VTO thruster issues, which were resolved after respawning the ship. Maneuverability with full cargo is challenging but manageable, and landing on low-gravity planets is smooth and precise, aided by the VTO thrusters. The video also notes the ship’s relatively low power plant capacity, which restricts running all systems simultaneously, a trade-off for its industrial design. Overall, the Hull-B is praised for its balance between size, cargo capacity, and ease of use compared to other Hull series ships.
In conclusion, the reviewer rates the Hull-B highly for its design, functionality, and cargo handling capabilities, positioning it as a versatile industrial hauler ideal for solo or duo gameplay. The main criticism lies in the recent price increase, which nearly doubled since the reviewer’s initial purchase, making it somewhat expensive. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts on the Hull-B and promises further tests and reviews in the coming days, highlighting the ship’s promising role in Star Citizen’s evolving gameplay.