The Inforunners crew provides an in-depth buyer’s guide for the RSI Perseus in Star Citizen, praising its aggressive design, multi-crew functionality, and practical interior features while noting minor critiques like turret placement and shield strength. They conclude that the Perseus sets a new standard for RSI ships, making it a solid choice for players interested in defensive patrol roles and upcoming gameplay mechanics.
The Inforunners crew, including Execute, Grim Star Jump, and Algrid, present a detailed buyer’s guide for the RSI Perseus ship in Star Citizen, sharing their live impressions during its initial sale at Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IE). Grim praises the ship’s successful transition from concept to flight-ready, highlighting its aggressive design, functionality, and role alignment. He even suggests that the Perseus now sets a new high standard for RSI ships, surpassing the Polaris. Algrid concurs, appreciating the interior design improvements such as the RSI-style cargo lift and personnel lift, and the ship’s multiple levels and practical features like torpedo tube access from the cargo bay.
The team discusses the ship’s combat capabilities, noting the powerful turrets that require skillful leading but can deliver devastating damage. They critique the bottom turret’s orientation, finding it awkward and potentially obstructive to the pilot’s view. Despite this, the Perseus’s turrets and weapon systems are seen as formidable, especially when paired with other ships like the Paladin or a fighter, creating effective combat synergies. The ship’s shield setup is described as somewhat weak relative to its size, reinforcing its role as more of a defensive, close-to-home patrol vessel rather than a deep-space explorer.
Interior features receive thorough examination, with the crew highlighting the detailed animations, lighting, and design touches such as captain’s quarters with customizable shelves and the inclusion of plants for crew wellbeing. They note the practical layout changes from concept to final version, like removing the central cargo walkway for increased headroom and cargo capacity. The engineering room, power plant, cooler, and life support systems are pointed out, emphasizing the ship’s compact yet functional engineering design. Some minor criticisms include the use of a Crusader-style chair track instead of a more RSI-appropriate rotating arm for the pilot seat.
The Perseus is praised for its multi-crew functionality, with the cargo bay’s torpedo loading features and emergency ladder animations enhancing immersion and teamwork potential. The sound design, especially the turret rotation noises, adds to the ship’s realism. The team also discusses future gameplay implications, suggesting that the ship’s design hints at upcoming mechanics like ammo reloading kiosks and modular ammunition types. Overall, the Perseus is viewed as a solid, well-rounded ship that meets or exceeds expectations, especially for those who purchased it during its concept phase.
In closing, the hosts invite viewers to share their opinions on whether the Perseus lives up to the hype and what they like about it. They discuss the variety of available skins and the ship’s place within RSI’s lineup going forward. Grim and Algrid confirm they plan to keep their Perseus ships, appreciating its role in upcoming gameplay scenarios. The video ends with links to their social media and a reminder to like, subscribe, and support their content, emphasizing the community aspect of Star Citizen and the excitement around new ship releases like the Perseus.