The video showcases the significant stealth improvements made to the Spiria Prowler Utility ship, highlighting its reduced detection ranges and enhanced cross-section stealth that make it one of the best stealth ships in the game. Through practical tests and comparisons, the creator demonstrates the ship’s effectiveness in various scenarios and suggests potential quality-of-life upgrades to further boost its usability.
In this video, the creator revisits the Spiria Prowler Utility ship to test its stealth capabilities following recent improvements made by Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). Previously, the ship had issues with its cross-section detection, making it less stealthy than intended. However, CIG has now reduced the ship’s detection range by about 50%, dropping it from 10.4 km to 5.2 km, significantly enhancing its stealth performance. This makes the Prowler one of the best stealth ships in the game, especially when power and emissions are minimized.
The creator demonstrates the ship’s current stats with weapons maxed out, showing an electromagnetic detection range of 2.9 km and a cross-section of only 4.2 km, which is even better than expected. By reducing power usage and disabling non-essential systems like the tractor beam, the detection range can be brought down to as low as 1.7 km. The video also highlights the ship’s versatility and potential for further improvement, such as adding a standing logout bed for convenience, which would complement its stealth capabilities.
Testing the ship in various conditions, the creator observes that the cross-section detection varies depending on the ship’s orientation. From the front, it’s about 2 km; from the top, around 3 km; and from the side, approximately 2 km. This variability adds depth to the stealth mechanics, making the Prowler a true stealth machine that can evade detection effectively in different scenarios. The creator also compares the ship’s stealth to other ships, noting how it can remain undetected until very close range.
The video includes a practical test with another player piloting a 400i ship to see when the Prowler loses its stealth advantage. The results confirm the Prowler’s improved stealth, with detection distances consistently low and sometimes better than the in-game computer’s estimates. The creator praises the ship’s design and stealth improvements, calling it one of the most beautiful and effective stealth ships currently available in the game.
In conclusion, the video celebrates the significant stealth buff to the Spiria Prowler Utility, making it a formidable and fun ship to use for stealth operations. The creator expresses hope that CIG will add quality-of-life features like a standing logout bed to further enhance the ship’s usability. The video ends with an invitation to viewers to try out the Prowler themselves and share their thoughts, emphasizing the ship’s new status as a stealthy and powerful asset in the game.