In this Star Citizen 4.5 review, Even Lee highlights the RSI Scorpius as a versatile heavy fighter with strong ballistic weaponry, decent shield protection, and unique armor characteristics, excelling in hit-and-run tactics and featuring self-repairing components for sustained combat. The video also announces a high-quality physical model of the Scorpius by Pigeon Spaceport, while expressing optimism about the ongoing engineering updates in the game.
In this Star Citizen 4.5 ship review, Even Lee introduces the RSI Scorpius, highlighting its significance as the first review featuring the new engineering mechanics. The Scorpius is priced at $240 on the pledge store and costs over 5 million AUC in-game. It boasts a respectable claim time, allowing players to quickly get back into space after retrieving the ship. The ship’s offensive capabilities include four size 3 CF337 Panther ballistic weapons and sixteen size 2 Tempest 2 missiles, with a remote turret that can be swapped for missile coverage, making it versatile for solo or duo pilots.
The Scorpius features a total shield strength of 9,240 bubble shield points, which offers decent protection, especially against laser weapons. However, its armor has a unique damage profile: it reduces ballistic damage by 15% but takes 30% more damage from energy weapons. The ship’s total health pool is 43,660 HP, with a significant portion allocated to the nose and critical tail areas. While the ship is fast and has a high forward boost speed, its maneuverability is average, favoring hit-and-run tactics rather than sustained dogfighting.
Component-wise, the Scorpius comes equipped with military-grade power plants, shield generators, and coolers that support its combat performance. Notably, these components have self-repair capabilities, allowing quick in-fight repairs via the MFD, which is a valuable feature in prolonged engagements. The components are strategically spread across the bottom of the ship, reducing vulnerability to concentrated attacks. The ship also carries a moderate amount of flares, decoys, hydrogen, and quantum fuel, supporting both defensive and long-range travel needs.
During a recent PvP engagement showcased in the review, the Scorpius demonstrated its effectiveness in a 1v2 fight, managing to eliminate one opponent and forcing the other to retreat. The reviewer emphasizes the ship’s strength when outfitted with ballistic weapons, describing it as an “unstoppable monster” in such configurations. While the stock components are serviceable, upgrading them is recommended for better performance. Despite its strengths, the Scorpius has less armor HP compared to other heavy fighters, which is a notable drawback.
Finally, the video shares exciting news about a physical model of the Scorpius made by Pigeon Spaceport, offering fans a high-quality, detailed collectible. The model features injection-molded ABS construction, functional wing articulation, and comes in three color variants with a metal display base and premium packaging. Pre-orders include exclusive perks like a numbered wooden stand and free shipping. Even Lee concludes by expressing optimism about the ongoing engineering updates in Star Citizen 4.5, acknowledging that while there is still work to be done, the changes are a positive step forward.