The video compares the Sabre and Hornet Ghost MK II ships in Star Citizen, analyzing their performance in speed, maneuverability, hull HP, fuel capacity, weaponry, and stealth capabilities. Ultimately, the Sabre is deemed superior, scoring six points against the Hornet Ghost’s three and a half, due to its better overall stats and combat resilience.
In the video, the host conducts a comprehensive comparison between two ships in Star Citizen: the Sabre and the Hornet Ghost MK II. The aim is to help viewers decide which ship to choose or keep as the game evolves into version 4.0. The comparison covers various aspects including speed, maneuverability, hull HP, fuel capacity, weaponry, and stealth capabilities, providing a detailed analysis of each ship’s strengths and weaknesses.
Starting with speed, the Hornet Ghost outperforms the Sabre in terms of SCM (Space Combat Maneuvering) speed without boost, reaching 220 m/s compared to the Sabre’s 260 m/s. However, both ships achieve the same speed of 480 m/s when boosting forward. The Hornet Ghost also excels in backward speed, reaching 250 m/s, while the Sabre can only manage 230 m/s. Nonetheless, the Sabre has a faster maximum navigation speed at 1,235 m/s compared to the Ghost’s 1,150 m/s, giving it an edge in that category.
When it comes to maneuverability, the Sabre shows superior performance with better pitch, yaw, and roll rates compared to the Hornet Ghost. The Sabre has a hull HP of 23,000, significantly higher than the Ghost’s 12,551, making it more resilient in combat. In terms of fuel capacity, the Hornet Ghost has a slight advantage with 14.4 SCU of hydrogen capacity compared to the Sabre’s 13.5 SCU, but the overall impact of this difference is minimal.
The comparison of weaponry reveals that the Hornet Ghost has a higher total DPS (Damage Per Second) due to its configuration of two size-four and two size-three weapons, totaling 3,796 DPS. In contrast, the Sabre’s four size-three weapons yield a total DPS of 3,036. However, when it comes to missiles, the Sabre has a significant advantage with eight size-two missiles, totaling 32,560 damage, compared to the Hornet Ghost’s eight size-one missiles with a total damage of only 9,248.
Finally, the video addresses the stealth capabilities of both ships. The Sabre has a 40% signature reduction compared to the Hornet Ghost’s 28%. The Sabre also has a lower minimum cross-section and a significantly lower highest cross-section, making it better suited for stealth operations. After evaluating all these factors, the Sabre scores a total of six points while the Hornet Ghost scores three and a half, clearly establishing the Sabre as the superior ship in this comparison.