The video tests the Ironclad Assault’s ship hangar services, demonstrating that it can effectively refuel, rearm, and repair fighter-sized ships and ground vehicles as long as they are fully within the designated small repair bays, though it cannot accommodate larger capital ships like the Aegis Eclipse. While repairs require significant recycled material and some bugs exist, the Ironclad Assault serves as a versatile support vessel for smaller to medium-sized craft, with larger ships needing bigger carriers such as the Polaris or Idris for maintenance.
In this video, the creator provides a detailed test and guide on using the ship hangar services aboard the Ironclad Assault, focusing on its ability to refuel, rearm, and repair ships and vehicles. After receiving viewer feedback, they clarify that only the Ironclad Assault (not the base Ironclad) has the repair function, and a large hangar is sufficient for these services. The repair bays are small and limited to specific areas within the hangar, raising questions about whether larger ships can be repaired by spanning multiple repair bays.
Testing begins with various ships, starting with the Wolf, which initially could not be repaired despite heavy damage. The creator discovers that the ship must have all landing gears within the repair bay area to trigger repair services. The Anvil Arrow is successfully repaired next, consuming a significant amount of recycled material (RMC). They note that repairing ships requires a large quantity of RMC, which can be quite costly, and that only the designated repair sections in the hangar can be used for repairs.
Further tests with ships like the Gladius, Hornet, and Wolf confirm that as long as the landing gears are fully within the repair bay boundaries, ships can be repaired and rearmed. The video highlights some inconsistencies and bugs, such as the inability to rearm torpedoes on the Gladiator due to missing racks and issues with the Wolf repair when piloted by the creator versus another player. Despite these quirks, the hangar services function well for a variety of fighter-sized ships.
The video also explores the limitations of the Ironclad Assault when dealing with larger ships like the Aegis Eclipse, which is too large to fit properly in the repair bay for effective servicing. The creator concludes that for larger capital ships, players will need to rely on bigger carriers like the Polaris or Idris for repairs and rearming, as the Ironclad Assault cannot accommodate them adequately.
Finally, the creator tests ground vehicle repairs using the Anvil Ballista, confirming that ground vehicles can also be repaired within the hangar’s designated repair zone. Although the command module presents some operational challenges, the overall repair and rearm functions are effective for both ships and ground vehicles within the specified hangar area, making the Ironclad Assault a versatile support vessel for smaller to medium-sized craft.
