This video discusses the Surface Recon Vehicles (SRVs) in Elite Dangerous, specifically the Scarab and the Scorpion. It covers their differences, limitations when borrowing an SRV in multiplayer mode, and player preferences between the two vehicles.
In this video, the narrator discusses the Surface Recon Vehicles (SRVs) in Elite Dangerous, specifically the Scarab and the Scorpion. SRVs are ground vehicles that commanders can use to explore planet surfaces. The planetary vehicle hanger, which allows commanders to store and deploy SRVs, was added to the game in 2015. Initially, only the Scarab was available, but later on, the Scorpion was introduced as a combat SRV with enhanced capabilities.
The Scorpion has half the cargo capacity of the Scarab, reduced speed and acceleration, and lacks certain features like the wave scanner and booster jets. It can only be purchased from a military economy or obtained through certain means. The narrator mentions that using the Scorpion feels less agile compared to the Scarab.
One interesting thing the narrator discovered is that if a commander loses all their SRVs and another commander lends them one, there are limitations to what they can do with it. For example, they can pick up materials but not cargo. This means they can’t collect the pods hanging from the ceilings at certain sites. Additionally, they cannot transfer the borrowed SRV into their own ship’s cargo rack. The narrator suggests that it would be interesting if there was a function to gift SRVs or SLFs (Ship-Launched Fighters) to other players, which could add a support aspect to the game.
The narrator concludes by asking viewers if they were aware of these limitations and what their favorite SRV is. Many players seem to be leaning towards the Scorpion, considering the Scarab to be underpowered. The video ends with the narrator thanking the viewers for watching and signing off.
Overall, the video highlights the differences between the Scarab and the Scorpion SRVs, as well as the limitations of borrowing an SRV from another commander in multiplayer mode.