The video reviews the Anvil Asgard in Star Citizen, highlighting its impressive cargo capacity, combat firepower, and military-inspired design, making it a versatile drop ship for carrying vehicles and tanks like the Nova. The host praises its practical interior, sleek exterior, and combat capabilities, while noting some design critiques such as engine placement and shield fragility, ultimately viewing it as a well-designed and formidable addition to the game.
The video provides an in-depth review of the Anvil Asgard, a popular drop ship in Star Citizen, highlighting its design, features, and capabilities. The host explains that the ship retains a Valkyrie-like aesthetic, which contributes to its appeal, along with its impressive storage capacity of 180 SCU, allowing it to carry various vehicles and tanks such as the Nova tank. The ship’s firepower, with multiple pilot-controlled weapons and turrets, makes it a formidable asset for combat scenarios. The host emphasizes that most owners are likely to use the Asgard solo, making its interior and functionality tailored for individual operation.
Inside, the Asgard offers a spacious cargo bay capable of fitting numerous vehicles and tanks, with ample lighting and a military-themed design. The rear cargo area features side doors for easy access and weaponry, including side guns and a turret beneath the pilot, designed for ground attack. The interior also includes basic living facilities such as bunks, a small kitchen, bathroom, and component storage, all emphasizing functionality over comfort. The host critiques the ladder access, finding it somewhat tedious but understandable given the ship’s military role. The cockpit is praised for its wraparound MFDs, clear radar, and good visibility, making it a solid pilot station.
Externally, the Asgard boasts a sleek, sci-fi drop ship appearance, sharing visual traits with the Valkyrie, which enhances its market appeal. The host notes the ship’s weathered detailing and crisp panel lines, appreciating the realistic touch of wear and tear. The ship’s engines are VTOL-capable, essential for atmospheric landings, though their size and placement are critiqued as somewhat small or out of place, especially the rear-mounted engines hanging off the wings. The design includes multiple wings and a missile launcher mounted centrally, with a heavy emphasis on firepower, featuring numerous missiles and large guns, making it highly effective in combat.
The host discusses the ship’s weapon systems and defensive capabilities, noting the formidable array of missiles, turrets, and guns that can be configured for various combat roles. The missile countermeasures are considered overly strong, making missiles easily fooled, which might require balancing adjustments in the future. The shields, while present, are seen as somewhat fragile, similar to the Valkyrie, raising concerns about their survivability under fire. The ship’s power systems, including its drive and cooling, are also examined, with suggestions that larger or more powerful thrusters could improve its lift capacity, though overall, the ship performs well in flight.
Concluding the review, the host takes viewers on a detailed tour of the ship’s exterior and interior, highlighting design details, weathering effects, and functional features like landing gear, ramp, and lighting. The interior layout is praised for its practicality, with easy access to engineering, weaponry, and living quarters. The host critiques some design choices, such as the placement of the turret under the chin and the engines on the wings, but overall, considers the Asgard a well-thought-out and visually impressive addition to Star Citizen’s fleet. The video ends with anticipation for future updates and the potential of the ship in gameplay, emphasizing its importance as a versatile and heavily armed drop ship.