The creator shares his initial experience with the Constellation Mark 5 in Star Citizen, highlighting its strong armor, unique design, and significant cargo capacity but expressing concerns about its high fuel consumption and questionable profitability for mid-sized cargo runs. He concludes that while the ship has potential for both cargo and combat roles, players might prefer other ships better suited to their playstyle, and he invites viewer feedback and previews upcoming content.
In this video, the creator shares his first impressions of the new Constellation Mark 5 ship in Star Citizen. He begins by explaining how to rent the ship through a job contract and highlights the challenges he faced, such as overheating on a hot moon and difficulties managing the ship model in his inventory. He advises players to wear a Penrook suit to avoid overheating and describes the process of picking up and delivering the ship model to activate the rental, which lasts for a week and appears in the ASOP interface.
The creator then delves into the ship’s specifications and his initial thoughts on its role, particularly focusing on its cargo capacity of 240 SCU. He compares it to other cargo ships in his fleet, such as the Ironclad and the Hull series, expressing skepticism about the profitability of mid-sized cargo runs with this ship due to its high fuel consumption. He mentions that the ship uses a lot of hydrogen fuel, making refueling expensive and frequent, which could impact its viability for commodity trading.
Exploring the ship’s layout, he notes the crew quarters, storage, and engineering areas, pointing out similarities and differences with previous Constellation models. The Mark 5 features a split corridor design with crew quarters in the middle and a snub fighter that resembles a squashed version of the Salvation fighter. He finds the ship visually unusual, describing it as a “squashed” or “small school bus” version of other ships, and comments on its heavy, tank-like feel.
During combat testing, the creator finds the Mark 5 sluggish but well-armored, capable of withstanding significant damage without its hull being breached. He recounts a battle with a Hammerhead where the ship’s shields absorbed heavy fire, and despite taking hits, the hull remained intact. However, he also notes the ship’s heavy fuel consumption during combat, which adds to operational costs and may limit its practicality for extended engagements or trading runs.
In conclusion, the creator reflects on the ship’s potential uses, particularly for cargo and combat roles, but questions its place in the current game economy due to fuel costs and cargo size limitations. He compares it to other ships like the Hermes and Hull series, suggesting that players may prefer either smaller or much larger cargo ships for profitability. He invites viewers to share their thoughts and mentions upcoming content, including live streams and building a ship model out of bricks, expressing appreciation for his audience’s support.