The video provides a detailed first look at the Origin M80 heavy fighter in Star Citizen 4.8, highlighting its expensive insurance cost, powerful weaponry including multiple missile racks and large guns, solid internal systems, and sleek yet less maneuverable design. The creator showcases the ship’s interior features, flight handling, combat capabilities, and missile animations, concluding with a positive impression and anticipation for further testing and comparisons.
In this video, the creator provides an in-depth first look at the new Origin M80 heavy fighter in Star Citizen 4.8. They start by discussing the insurance claim cost, noting that it is quite expensive at 26.6K for the default loadout, and that paint jobs add to the cost since they are not included unless purchased with a Warbond. The loadout manager is explored, revealing some bugs with paint options not showing up despite being purchased. The ship’s systems include two size two power plants, one size two cooler, two size two shield generators, and a size two quantum drive, highlighting a solid internal setup.
The weaponry on the Origin M80 is impressive, with a total of 16 size one missiles locked to the missile rack but customizable in type, plus additional missile racks that can be swapped for different missile sizes, allowing up to 32 size one missiles in total. The ship also features two size four guns on the wings and two size five guns hidden in the middle, making it a formidable heavy fighter. The radar system is a civilian size two, with fly blades not yet available but expected in the future. The ship’s design is sleek and fast-looking, resembling a racing ship, but it is confirmed to be a heavy fighter with less maneuverability.
The video then explores the ship’s exterior and interior. The cargo bay can fit a two IU box, though the box does not snap properly, indicating a defect. Key components such as shield generators and quantum drives are located underneath the ship, making those areas potentially vulnerable in combat. The ramp access and ambient lighting create a luxurious feel, and the interior includes useful features like a weapons locker for FPS weapons, storage space, and a bed for logging out. The cockpit is detailed with a retractable weapon animation and an ejection seat, adding to the ship’s functionality and style.
During the flight test, the ship’s handling is described as less agile, consistent with its heavy fighter role, but the engine sounds and thrusters are praised for their quality. The creator attempts to test missions but finds none available, so they engage in combat with a refueling ship instead. The ship’s firepower is demonstrated with the size four and five guns, showing strong offensive capability. The maximum SCM speed boost reaches 559, indicating decent speed for a heavy fighter. The creator also tests missile firing, showcasing the cool animations and noting that missile prices have been reduced in the latest patch, making them more accessible.
In conclusion, the first impression of the Origin M80 is very positive, with the ship combining sleek design, powerful weaponry, and solid systems. The creator expresses excitement for future detailed testing and comparisons with other heavy fighters to fully understand the M80’s capabilities. The video ends with a teaser for the next video, which will explore what ships the M80 can fit, leaving viewers eager for more insights into this new addition to Star Citizen.