In this video, the creator begins by giving a detailed first look at the RSI Apollo Hermes ship in Star Citizen Alpha 4.6. They explore the ship’s features, including the back ramp, elevator, entrances, and spacious cargo deck, which resembles that of the Polaris. Notably, the ship has a tractor beam with limited movement and viewing angles, and several component areas housing shields, weapons racks, and power plants. The Hermes is primarily designed as a cargo ship rather than a vehicle or ship carrier, which influences its design and limitations.
The video then tests various ground vehicles to see which fit inside the Hermes. Smaller vehicles like the Rock and Cyclone MT fit well, allowing for multiple units to be stored, while larger or wider vehicles such as the Storm AA, Medical Ursa, Rock DS, and MPUVs do not fit easily or at all without glitches. The Medical Ursa, in particular, is highlighted as difficult to fit normally, often becoming stuck, which is a significant bottleneck given the ship’s intended cargo role. Hover bikes, however, fit comfortably, and many can be stored for activities like hover bike racing.
When testing ships, the presenter finds that most small ships such as the Razor, M50 Interceptor, and 85X do not fit inside the Hermes due to their wing spans. The only ship that fits well is the Aegis Fury, a small fighter. Impressively, the Hermes can hold up to twelve Fury fighters inside its cargo area, arranged neatly on either side of the cargo bay. The video demonstrates how to carefully park and deploy the Furies, showing that they remain secure during quantum jumps and maneuvers, making the Hermes a viable mini carrier for these fighters.
Despite the cargo capacity and ability to carry multiple Furies, the Hermes has some limitations that the creator finds disappointing, such as the narrow ramp entrance restricting larger vehicles from entering easily. The ship’s design focus on cargo over vehicle transport means it cannot fully serve as a multi-role carrier. The presenter speculates that the Hermes might be better utilized as a cargo module for the Apollo medical ships rather than a standalone vessel, suggesting that combining these roles could be more efficient.
In conclusion, while the RSI Hermes excels as a spacious cargo ship and can serve as a mini carrier for small fighters like the Fury, it struggles with larger vehicles and ships due to design bottlenecks. The creator appreciates its strengths but questions its necessity as a separate ship, proposing that its cargo deck might be better integrated into existing Apollo variants. The video ends with anticipation for further testing and guides, especially on maximizing the Hermes’ potential as a mini mother ship for fighters in future content.
