In this review, Even Lee evaluates the Anvil C8X Pisces Expedition as a balanced and versatile starter ship ideal for transport and light defense, highlighting its quick claim times, decent HP, and good maneuverability but noting its slower speed and limited cargo and storage options. Overall, the ship is recommended as a practical small shuttle rather than a combat vessel, earning a score of 72 out of 100.
In this Star Citizen ship review, Even Lee takes a detailed look at the Anvil C8X Pisces Expedition, a starter ship priced at $45 on the pledge store or 515,970 AUC in-game. The ship is noted for its quick claim time of just over three minutes, with an expedited option of just over one minute, allowing players to get back into action swiftly if the ship is destroyed. Positioned as a small, versatile snub ship, the Pisces Expedition doesn’t excel in any particular area but offers a balanced mix of transport capability, modest cargo space, and light firepower, making it a practical choice for point-to-point travel and bunker runs.
The ship’s armament includes two size one CF-117 Bulldog guns and two size one FL11 laser cannons, providing a burst damage per second of 848. It also carries two size one marksman missiles and a size one shield generator with a 150 bubble shield output, which is relatively weak and likely to be depleted quickly in combat. Despite its modest firepower, the ship’s small size makes it harder to hit, and it has a total of 6,250 ship HP, which is decent for a starter ship. However, its speed is somewhat underwhelming compared to other starter ships, with a top SCM speed of 220 and a forward boost of 460, making it slower than popular starters like the Avenger or 300 series.
In terms of maneuverability, the Pisces Expedition performs well with good pitch, yaw, and roll rates, and it comes equipped with 48 flares and five decoys for defense. Fuel capacity includes 3.2 SU of hydrogen and 1.8 SU of quantum fuel, with the latter being particularly important for frequent quantum jumps. Cargo space is limited to 4 SU, and the ship’s interior is quite basic, lacking component access, weapon lockers, or storage lockers, which limits customization and utility for extended missions or equipment storage.
The ship’s design features a single rear entrance and a simple interior layout with two jump seats and a pilot seat, but no eject option from the cockpit, meaning pilots must rely on maneuvering to survive combat encounters. The review emphasizes that the Pisces Expedition is not suited for fighting or bounty hunting but is better used for transport and light defense. It fits inside larger ships like the Carrack and Hercules, making it a convenient shuttle for moving between locations or carrying small groups of passengers.
Overall, Even Lee rates the Anvil C8X Pisces Expedition a 72 out of 100, praising its balanced stats, quick claim times, and decent HP for its size, while noting its slower speed and lack of storage options as drawbacks. The ship is positioned as a practical, small transport vessel rather than a combat ship, ideal for players looking for a versatile starter craft. The review concludes with a call for viewer feedback and mentions the possibility of future updates on other starter ships like the Avenger Titan.