The video demonstrates a new Star Citizen 4.5 feature allowing players to lock the Polaris ship’s doors open, enabling larger or bulkier ships like the Vanguard to fit inside its hangar during quantum travel without damage. This door-locking functionality prevents automatic door closure during jumps, expanding the range of ships that can be safely transported inside the Polaris.
In this video, the creator explores a newly introduced feature in Star Citizen’s 4.5 live patch that allows players to individually lock and open ship doors through the engineering terminal. Specifically focusing on the Polaris, the video demonstrates how doors such as hangar doors, cargo bay doors, and docking collar doors can be locked in an open position, preventing them from being controlled from the pilot seat or opened by anyone else inside or outside the ship. This new functionality enables more flexible door management, especially during quantum travel, where normally all doors automatically close.
The presenter tests the impact of locking the hangar doors open during quantum travel and discovers that locked doors do not close automatically when initiating a quantum jump. This contrasts with the previous behavior where all doors closed upon quantum travel. This finding opens up new possibilities for fitting larger ships inside the Polaris hangar since the hangar door can remain open, accommodating taller or bulkier ships that previously would not fit with the door closed.
Several ships are tested to see if they can now fit inside the Polaris hangar with the door locked open. The Suland fits well, staying stable during quantum travel when the Polaris jumps. The Guardian MX and Nomad also fit better with the door open, avoiding damage that would occur if the door closed on them. However, larger ships like the Mole and Prowler do not fit, as they cause damage or get stuck.
The video highlights the successful fitting of the Vanguard ship inside the Polaris by locking the hangar door open, allowing the Vanguard’s weapon to protrude slightly through the open door. This configuration enables the Vanguard to remain stable during quantum travel, demonstrating the practical benefits of this new door-locking feature for accommodating medium-sized ships.
In conclusion, this video showcases how the new door-locking feature in Star Citizen’s Polaris ship significantly expands the range of ships that can be carried inside its hangar during quantum travel. By keeping certain doors locked open, players can now fit ships that were previously too tall or wide to fit with the doors closed. The creator invites viewers to suggest other ships to test for fitting inside the Polaris in future videos.