In this video, Bob Mitch returns to Star Citizen to explore the challenging and lore-rich Onyx Site-B Lab mission introduced in patch 4.3.1, highlighting its complex objectives, combat encounters, puzzle-solving, and deep narrative centered around Project Hyperion’s genetic experiments. He emphasizes the mission’s rewarding gameplay, atmospheric design, and valuable in-game rewards, encouraging viewers to try it out while teasing future content and channel support.
In this video, Bob Mitch returns to Star Citizen after a busy period in real life to explore the new Onyx Site-B Lab mission introduced in patch 4.3.1. He explains that the mission is complex and rewarding, requiring players to gather reagent and catalyst codes from different wings of the facility before conducting an experiment in the lab. Bob highlights the addition of new heavy utility armor sets and mentions the potential for uncovering deeper lore by adjusting variables in the experiment. He also notes the mission’s challenging nature, especially when attempting it solo, emphasizing the need for ample ammo, medical supplies, and a versatile weapon loadout.
Bob begins his detailed walkthrough by showing the preparation needed, including equipping the multi-tool with mining and salvage attachments and collecting essential canisters. He navigates through the engineering wing, fixing pipes and dealing with hostile NPCs while managing radiation hazards. The mission involves solving puzzles, managing waves of enemies, and carefully progressing through areas with strategic use of weapons like sniper rifles and shotguns. Bob points out the importance of healing stations and med beds scattered throughout the facility to sustain through the tough encounters.
As Bob moves into the research wing, he explains the objective to feed NPC bodies into a biomass processor, though he also reveals a way to bypass this step. He explores the environment thoroughly, searching for loot boxes, new armor pieces, and lore elements. Bob appreciates the atmospheric design and soundtrack, comparing parts of the facility to the aesthetic of games like Mirror’s Edge. He finds various pieces of the Smolder armor set and investigates terminals and experimental setups that hint at the underlying story involving genetic experiments and human evolution inspired by the alien Vandal species.
The core lore revealed in the mission centers around Project Hyperion, a controversial experiment aiming to advance human evolution by combining human genetic imprints with Vandal biofluid, effectively a form of eugenics. Dr. Jarrett, the scientist behind the project, believes humanity must embrace this radical transformation to overcome their limitations. Players collect data and physical samples as part of the experiment, which ties into the broader narrative of the game’s medical gameplay and the ongoing regeneration crisis. Bob expresses excitement about the storytelling and hopes for more rich lore content in future updates.
In conclusion, Bob finds the Onyx Site-B Lab mission to be an engaging blend of combat, puzzle-solving, and narrative exploration. Despite some jankiness typical of Star Citizen, he enjoys the depth and challenge it offers, especially the solo experience. He encourages viewers to try the mission, noting the substantial in-game rewards and the immersive story elements. Bob also teases upcoming content like the Apollo ship and invites viewers to like, subscribe, and use his referral code to support the channel and enhance their own Star Citizen experience.