The Origin M80 buyers guide highlights the ship’s unique luxury fighter design, combining bold aesthetics, exceptional speed, and heavy armament, though its low armor and powerful weaponry have raised balance concerns within the PvP community. Despite its high price and potential future nerfs, the M80 offers a distinctive option for players seeking a blend of style, performance, and offensive capability in Star Citizen.
The video is a buyers guide for the Origin M80 ship in Star Citizen, presented by two hosts who acknowledge being under the weather but eager to share their insights. They explain that although the guide is a bit late due to Defense Con, viewers still have ample time to purchase the ship. The M80 is compared to the 400i, with both ships making bold aesthetic statements that may not appeal to everyone. The design intentionally features some asymmetry and unconventional lines, aiming to stand out rather than conform to traditional luxury ship designs. The hosts note that different players will prefer different ship styles, with the M80 offering a unique option in the luxury fighter category.
The hosts provide a detailed exterior overview of the M80, pointing out features such as dual fuel nozzles for ground and in-flight refueling, shield mechanisms, a quantum drive with a distinctive spin animation, and cargo capacity of two SCU. They comment on the ship’s design quirks, including some oddly placed switches that feel less luxurious than expected. The interior is described as having a cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic with neon green and red lighting, clear glass components, and well-organized weapon racks and storage. The design recalls elements from the Freelancer, blending nostalgia with modern touches, and emphasizes a premium feel with fully animated components.
Performance-wise, the M80 is characterized as a heavy fighter with exceptional speed and maneuverability, making it difficult to hit despite having relatively low health. This agility serves as a form of defense, allowing it to excel in combat situations. The ship’s design is likened to a modern fighter jet, with a triangular shape reminiscent of an F-15, blending real-world inspiration with futuristic elements. However, the hosts highlight concerns from the PvP community about the ship’s heavy armament, including a mix of size four and five guns and numerous missile racks, which may make it overpowered compared to other fighters. This imbalance suggests that the ship might be subject to future nerfs to maintain game balance.
The M80’s components include size two radar, coolers, power plants, and shields, reinforcing its status as a well-equipped heavy fighter. Despite its impressive loadout, the hosts find it unusual that such heavy firepower is paired with relatively low armor, a design choice that contrasts with other heavy fighters. The missile system is notable for its fixed racks loaded with AI-guided Pioneer missiles, adding to the ship’s offensive capabilities. While the ship currently performs strongly, the hosts caution viewers that balance adjustments are likely, meaning the ship’s stats and weaponry could be altered in future updates.
Finally, the hosts discuss the ship’s pricing and paint options, noting that the M80 is quite expensive at $300, making it a significant investment for players. They showcase various skins, including the popular red blaze and other color variants with different highlight colors. The hosts invite viewers to share their opinions on the ship’s aesthetics, performance, and price, as well as their expectations regarding potential nerfs. They conclude by encouraging likes, subscriptions, and comments, thanking supporters, and signing off with a friendly farewell to the Star Citizen community.