The upcoming Star Citizen update introduces changes to the New Babbage area, including new maps and a convenient shop called Kelto. The new ship, Argo SRV, is a dedicated tractor vessel that allows players to explore the mechanics of tractor beaming and offers exciting possibilities for salvaging and moving ships.
In the upcoming IA 2953 update for Star Citizen, changes to the New Babbage area are already evident in the AP test environment. New maps have been introduced to help new players navigate the locations, and a convenient new shop called Kelto has been added in the Aspire Grand Hub area. The shop offers basic Gemini weapons and ammo, making it a convenient stop before heading to the train station. Additionally, the iconic IE Tower is back in a new pink and white design.
One of the new ships introduced in this update is the Argo SRV, a dedicated tractor vessel. Tractor beams have been added to several ships, but the SRV’s purpose is to explore these features in detail. The ship’s interior has a cozy, 70s apartment-like aesthetic, with orange walls and tan padding around the bed. It features one bed, a table for two, dinner for one, two suit lockers, and two weapon racks.
The author sets out to test the mechanics of tractor beaming and begins by picking up flares outside the ship. They find that the initial release of the tractor beam had an unfortunate sound, but this has since been fixed. The author considers the potential of tractor beaming asteroids and discusses its practical application in salvaging missions. They experiment with towing a ship and discover that the ship needs to be powered down for successful towing.
To further investigate the mechanics of towing, the author tests whether a ship can perform a quantum jump while being towed. They also explore whether a ship can move with its engines while under the power of a tractor beam. It is discovered that shields are the key factor in retaining control over a towed ship. Finally, the author attempts to tow large rocks, but finds that they are too massive for the tractor beam.
In conclusion, the Argo SRV and tractor beams offer exciting new possibilities in Star Citizen. The ship’s design is still being polished, but it shows great potential for safely moving immobile or salvaged ships to different locations. The update also introduces tractor beams to other ships in the game. The author expresses gratitude to the viewers and patrons who support the channel, as their contributions are crucial to maintaining the regular release of videos.