The video provides a detailed review of the MISC Starlancer Max in Star Citizen patch 4.5, highlighting its versatility as a cargo hauler with strong combat capabilities, improved speed, ample countermeasures, and spacious, well-equipped interiors suitable for various missions. Despite minor graphical bugs, the ship is praised for its solid design, defensive features, and value, earning a high score of 94 out of 100 with recommended upgrades for enhanced performance.
The video presents an in-depth review of the MISC Starlancer Max ship in Star Citizen, focusing on its capabilities and features in patch 4.5 and beyond. The Starlancer Max is highlighted as a dedicated cargo hauler that offers significant versatility at a relatively affordable price point, both in the pledge store and in-game. It boasts a claim time of just over 12 minutes, reducible to about 3 minutes with expedited options. The ship is praised for its ability to carry various vehicles, including medical Ursa and Razor, making it suitable for a range of missions from cargo runs to bounty hunting and daily operations.
In terms of combat, the Starlancer Max is equipped with four size 4 M6A laser cannons and sixteen size 3 Thunderbolt 3 electromagnetic missiles, providing substantial offensive power. It also features two remote-controlled turrets with size 4 CF447 Rhinos, offering good defense, although the turrets have limited firing angles, particularly downward and backward, requiring pilots to keep the ship rolling to maintain defensive coverage. The ship’s shields and armor provide a solid defensive foundation, with a 45,000 shield capacity and 21,000 armor, though energy weapons deal increased damage due to a 30% energy damage bonus.
The ship’s maneuverability and speed have improved over time, now featuring a SCM speed of 160 and a forward boost of 325, which is an upgrade from its previously sluggish performance. While still not the fastest ship, its handling is reasonable given its size and cargo capacity. The Starlancer Max also comes with ample countermeasures, including 100 flares and 60 decoys, enhancing survivability against missile attacks. Its fuel capacity supports extended exploration without frequent refueling, with 50 SU of hydrogen and 3.6 SU of quantum fuel.
Internally, the ship offers multiple access points, a spacious cargo bay capable of holding various vehicles and cargo, and well-designed crew quarters including private rooms with bathrooms, a kitchen, and recreational areas like a pool table. The engineering room is detailed and functional, housing critical components such as power plants, coolers, shield generators, and quantum drives. The video notes some graphical glitches and bugs, such as floating objects near the missile bays and non-functional blast doors for the gunners, but overall praises the ship’s design and utility.
The reviewer concludes by recommending specific upgrades to enhance the ship’s performance, such as better shield generators, power plants, coolers, and quantum drives to improve durability and speed. The Starlancer Max is characterized as a cargo hauler with significant combat capabilities, suitable for a variety of gameplay roles including PvE bounties, cargo transport, and vehicle deployment. The ship receives a high score of 94 out of 100, with the reviewer encouraging viewers to share their experiences and highlighting the ship’s value both in-game and as a pledge purchase.