The video showcases the new “Skull Crusher” paint designs introduced during Pirate Week 2024 for the Scorpius M50, Mantis, and Drake Vulture, highlighting individual features and aesthetics of each paint. The presenter shares personal connections to the designs, provides feedback on their visual appeal, and concludes with a humorous gameplay moment involving an unexpected in-game attack.
The video showcases the new “Skull Crusher” paint designs introduced during Pirate Week 2024 in Star Citizen. The presenter begins by explaining that there are four new paint options available for the Scorpius M50, the Mantis, and the Drake Vulture. Due to a bug in their personal hangar, they are unable to display all the ships and paints simultaneously, so they focus on each paint individually. The first paint highlighted is for the Scorpius Antares, which features a burgundy design reminiscent of the Solar Wings paint, but with a skull motif added. The presenter expresses a personal connection to the paint, referencing a ship they named “Skull Crasher” in another game, Elite Dangerous.
The presenter then takes the Scorpius Antares out for a test flight, emphasizing the paint’s silver lining details and the prominent skull design. They note that while the paint is visually appealing, they would have preferred more silver accents on the ship’s nose. The Scorpius is parked in Brio’s Breakyard, a fitting location for a pirate-themed showcase. The presenter appreciates the red spine design on the ship, which enhances the skull’s menacing look, especially at night, and comments on the overall quality of the new paints.
Next, the focus shifts to the Mantis, where the presenter pretends to be a pirate while demonstrating the paint. The skull design on the Mantis is noted for its interesting placement, and the presenter enjoys the ship’s animations as they land. They highlight the skull’s visibility from different angles and express satisfaction with how the paint complements the ship’s design. The Mantis paint is described as particularly suitable for players who embrace the pirate lifestyle.
The presenter then moves on to the M50 Interceptor, showcasing its large skull design on the front. They find the skull’s placement intriguing, as it aligns with the ship’s cockpit, giving it a “piratey” appearance. While they appreciate the paint, they comment on the M50’s smaller size compared to other ships. The final paint showcased is for the Drake Vulture, where the skull is positioned in a way that the presenter thinks could be improved. They note the color contrast of burgundy and black but express a desire for more silver accents throughout the paint design.
Finally, the presenter discusses the pricing for the new paints, with individual prices for each ship’s paint and a discount for purchasing all four together. They mention other paint options available from previous years and express a personal preference for the Scorpius and Mantis designs. The video concludes with an unexpected in-game attack, leading to a humorous and chaotic gameplay moment where the presenter tries to defend their ships. They successfully take down an enemy ship, adding an exciting conclusion to the showcase.