In this video, Even Lee provides a detailed review of the Aegis Sabre stealth fighter in Star Citizen 4.3.2, highlighting its strong combat capabilities, stealth features, and recent maneuverability improvements, while noting its vulnerability due to a large profile and limited fuel capacity. He rates the ship 89 out of 100, praising its PvE performance but acknowledging challenges in PvP, and concludes with community shoutouts and ongoing giveaways.
In this video review, Even Lee provides an in-depth look at the Aegis Sabre, a stealth fighter ship in Star Citizen, updated in version 4.3.2. Priced at $175 on the pledge store or 4,498,200 AUEC in-game, the Sabre features a claim time of just over nine minutes, with an expedited option under three and a half minutes. Its armament includes four size three CF337 Panther guns delivering 2,183 burst damage per second and a missile payload of two size three Thunderbolt 3 and two size three Arrestor 3 missiles. While the Panthers are effective for PvP, many pilots prefer switching to NDB30s for higher damage output at the cost of engagement range.
The Sabre’s stealth capabilities are highlighted by its two size one shield generators, which produce a 2,100 bubble shield designed to keep the ship off enemy radars until it is very close, typically within 3 to 4 kilometers. The ship has a total of 23,000 hit points, split between the nose and body, but its wide, flat design makes it vulnerable to rapid damage to the body, often requiring pilots to use stealth and speed to avoid being quickly destroyed. Its maneuverability has improved recently, with upgraded pitch, yaw, and roll rates that allow it to compete with other medium fighters like the S7 Hornet.
Performance-wise, the Sabre boasts a top SCM speed of 223 m/s, a forward boost of 480 m/s, and a navigation speed of 1,235 m/s. It carries 13.5 SU of regular hydrogen fuel and 1.3 SU of quantum fuel, which limits its jump range and necessitates frequent refueling, typical for fighter-class ships. The ship’s exterior design includes accessible component bays on the top and storage lockers on the sides, offering up to 650,000 units of micro-SCU storage and a weapon rack capable of holding multiple rifles and handguns, enhancing its utility beyond just combat.
Even Lee also demonstrates the cockpit layout, noting the four multi-function displays and the clear visibility around the ship, which benefits situational awareness in combat. He contrasts the Sabre with the Sabre Comet variant, which has a different stock loadout and paint scheme, suggesting that many players prefer the base Sabre for customization flexibility. Despite the ship’s strengths, PvP performance is described as variable, with outcomes ranging from decisive victories to frustrating defeats, often depending on the opponent’s tactics and the ship’s vulnerability to circling maneuvers.
In conclusion, Even Lee rates the Aegis Sabre at 89 out of 100, citing its solid combat capabilities and recent improvements but pointing out issues with exterior textures, the need for a model update, and its fragility in combat due to its large profile. He emphasizes that while the Sabre excels in PvE, PvP remains challenging. The video ends with a thank you to supporters and a shoutout to Longship Industries for PC builds, highlighting community engagement and ongoing giveaways related to the ship.