Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide praises the Graycat MTC for its innovative design, compact size, and impressive features like foldable storage, weaponry, and enclosed seating, making it a well-balanced and versatile vehicle. He predicts it will be expensive due to its weaponry and utility, and anticipates upcoming sales and reveals, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for more details.
The video features Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide sharing his first impressions of the Graycat MTC, a new vehicle revealed in a recent promotional video by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). Although full specifications are not yet available, Raymond notes that the MTC’s design is impressive, especially its foldable rear rack capable of holding four 1/8 SCU boxes. When deployed, this rack makes the vehicle approximately 2.5 meters wide, positioning it within the same category as other compact, multi-crew vehicles like the STV and Mule. This highlights the MTC’s compactness and its ability to carry two people in an enclosed cabin, which is a notable achievement in this size class.
Raymond emphasizes the uniqueness of the MTC’s armament and storage capabilities. It features a pair of size two guns on the roof, a rarity for vehicles of this size, as most others require larger platforms like the Spartan to carry such weaponry. Additionally, the MTC includes suit lockers and a weapons rack, features typically absent in comparable vehicles. This suggests that the MTC is a highly optimized package, cleverly designed to maximize utility within its compact form factor, though Raymond admits he is still curious about how all these features are integrated inside.
In comparison to other vehicles, Raymond finds the MTC to be a well-rounded and innovative design. He notes that while the Mule offers more cargo capacity, it lacks other features like weaponry or enclosed seating. The Graycat STC might be faster but is unarmed and exposes its occupants. Cyclones can carry three people but are less compact and have smaller weapons, and larger rovers like the Ursa can carry more but are bulkier and less weaponized. Overall, Raymond views the MTC as a “masterpiece of packaging,” offering a balanced combination of size, firepower, and utility that is hard to match in this class.
The discussion then shifts to potential pricing and the vehicle’s role within the broader game economy. Raymond predicts that the MTC will be expensive, as weapons tend to drive up costs in CIG’s pricing structure. He speculates that there might be a more affordable alternative or a different ship in the upcoming Intergalactic Landing Zone (ILW) sale, possibly a weaponized version of the Atlas Geo with shields and additional power. He also dismisses rumors that the Idris P might be the mysterious ship associated with the ILW, arguing that since the Idris has been available for years, it wouldn’t be considered a new or exclusive addition.
In conclusion, Raymond highlights that the MTC appears to be a thoughtfully designed and versatile vehicle that combines compactness, firepower, and utility in a way that sets it apart from existing options. While pricing remains uncertain, he anticipates it will be on the higher end, especially given its weaponry. He also hints at upcoming sales and reveals, encouraging viewers to stay tuned and keep an eye out for further details. The video ends with Raymond’s signature sign-off, emphasizing safe flying and continued exploration of the verse.