The video provides a detailed first impression of the RSI Hermes cargo ship in Star Citizen patch 4.6, highlighting its increased cargo capacity, faster navigation, practical interior amenities, and versatile vehicle storage compared to the creator’s previous ship, the Zeus CL. Despite minor bugs and lacking medical facilities, the presenter praises the Hermes for its balance of functionality, style, and ease of use, predicting it will become his new daily driver.
In this first impressions video, the creator introduces the RSI Hermes, a new cargo ship added in Star Citizen patch 4.6. Replacing his previous daily driver, the Zeus CL, the Hermes offers similar size and crew capacity but boasts more cargo space, faster navigation speed, and easier storage management. The presenter highlights the ship’s aesthetic appeal, particularly the blue paint job with yellow accents and tinted glass, and outlines its armament, which includes two size four weapons and a remote turret.
The video then explores the ship’s interior and cargo capabilities. The Hermes features ample cargo space with two cargo grids and a unique tractor beam rail system for efficient item handling. The interior includes practical amenities such as suit lockers, fire extinguishers, personal storage, and a bathroom with adjustable temperature controls. The ship’s design emphasizes functionality and comfort, with nice lighting effects and glass elements adding to its modern feel. The presenter appreciates the ship’s balance of practicality and style, considering it a strong contender for a daily driver.
A significant portion of the video focuses on what vehicles and cargo can fit in the Hermes. Despite initial concerns about the size of the rear cargo door, the presenter demonstrates that the ship can accommodate mining vehicles like the Rock and the Geo, as well as other cargo ships like the Atlas. This makes the Hermes versatile for mining operations and other missions. While it lacks medical facilities and cannot carry a medical Ursa for respawn purposes, the current game mechanics reduce the impact of this limitation, making the ship viable for many players.
The presenter compares the Hermes to other ships like the Connie and Taurus, noting that while the Hermes has less firepower and no medical vehicle capacity, it offers more cargo space, easier parking, and better living conditions. The ship feels heavier and more deliberate to fly, but not cumbersome, with a satisfying engine sound. The video also touches on some minor bugs encountered during gameplay, such as issues with mining vehicles, but overall, the presenter expresses enthusiasm for the ship’s design and functionality.
Finally, the video covers additional features such as the ship’s landing feet, which are four in number and provide stability compared to three-footed designs. The presenter also showcases the fire extinguisher tool and praises the smooth animations throughout the ship. Concluding, the creator expresses a strong liking for the Hermes, predicting it will be his daily driver due to its balance of cargo capacity, ease of use, and overall design, encouraging viewers to consider it as a practical and stylish option in Star Citizen.
