The video tests the updated cargo grids of the MISC Reliant ships in Star Citizen’s Alpha 4.6 PTU, demonstrating their varying cargo capacities and functionalities despite severe server lag and desync issues. It highlights each variant’s cargo capabilities, interior features, and limitations, suggesting that while the ships have decent storage for their size, additional external storage options would enhance their utility.
In this video, the creator attempts to test the updated cargo grids for the MISC Reliant ships in Star Citizen’s Alpha 4.6 PTU. Due to severe server desyncs, delays, and lag, testing was limited mainly to cargo grid functionality. The patch notes mentioned that the Reliant ships have been updated to use correct cargo grids, and the video focuses on verifying this by trying to place various cargo boxes of different sizes into the ships’ cargo areas.
The Reliant Core, the cargo variant, features six standard cargo grid units (SCU) split evenly on each side, allowing for placement of one and two SCU cargo boxes but not larger four SCU boxes due to size constraints. The total cargo capacity, combining on-grid and off-grid storage, is nine SCU. The presenter demonstrates snapping cargo boxes into the grid and detaching them without issue, though larger cargo boxes can cause glitches when placed in the grid.
The Reliant Sen, the science variant, lacks official cargo grids but can still fit up to four SCU of cargo off-grid. The ship includes science facilities, two beds, and a bathroom but no dedicated cargo storage. Despite the server issues, the presenter shows that smaller cargo boxes can be stably stored inside the ship, though the limited access points make cargo management challenging.
The Reliant Mako, the camera variant, features a unique setup with six multifunction displays (MFDs) and a remote turret camera with precision mode accessible from the co-pilot seat. Cargo space is limited due to the chair placement, allowing only a two SCU box to be comfortably stored. The presenter notes that the camera mode is basic without scan functions and that cargo management can be tricky in this variant.
Lastly, the Reliant Tana, a light fighter variant, offers one official cargo grid space and some off-grid storage, totaling five SCU. It includes two beds, a bathroom, and weapon racks, although server lag impacted the cargo placement process during testing. The presenter suggests that while the Reliant ships have decent cargo capacity for their size, adding external storage would be beneficial, especially since three variants include beds and interior space that could accommodate additional storage options.