SaltEMike reacts to the Q&A session for the RSI Arastra ship in Star Citizen, expressing disappointment with the lack of specific information regarding its refining capabilities compared to existing ships and stations. He questions the priority of the team working on the Arastra and suggests caution for potential buyers due to the unclear purpose and value of the ship.
In the video, SaltEMike reacts to the Q&A session for the RSI Arastra ship in Star Citizen. He starts by noting that the ship is still being sold, indicating that it is not yet available in the game. He is disappointed that the Q&A doesn’t address the specific questions people had about the Arastra’s refining capabilities compared to existing ships and stations. The video points out that the Arastra has two reactors that can refine a higher quantity of goods than the Expanse, but specifics and details are missing. SaltEMike questions whether the team working on the Arastra is the same team that should be prioritizing other aspects of the game, such as mining and salvage.
Regarding quantanium refining, the Arastra can refine it, but it cannot use it as fuel for itself. SaltEMike suggests that quantanium should be usable for refueling other ships. The video mentions that the Arastra’s mining capabilities are still vague and basic, and the ship’s cons are not addressed. There is discussion about the ability to transfer material from other ships to the Arastra for refining, and it is confirmed that the Arastra can refine ores from a Prospector or Mole. However, the Expanse is pointed out as being able to refine ores more efficiently due to its larger number of ports.
SaltEMike questions the lack of information about the Arastra’s mining lasers and the absence of mention about the Starfarer’s refinery capabilities. The video briefly touches on other features of the Arastra, such as its VTOL mode for planetary mining, the cargo and vehicle bays, and onboard amenities. SaltEMike concludes by expressing frustration with the lack of concrete information and the feeling that the ship’s true purpose and value are unclear. He mentions the potential need for further adjustments to mining in the game and states that this Q&A has not convinced him of the ship’s necessity. He warns potential buyers to be cautious when considering purchasing the Arastra.