In “Star Citizen | Talkin’ Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries,” hosts Lexxy Marlowe and Gale Kessler humorously explore RSI’s ship lineup, including the Perseus patrol gunship and the Salvation salvager, while engaging in lively banter and crew roleplay. The episode features a surprise live report from the IAE, a cameo by legendary pilot Jax McCleary, and concludes with plans to enjoy the expo despite a few unexpected challenges.
The video “Star Citizen | Talkin’ Shop: IAE 2955 - Roberts Space Industries” is a lively and humorous broadcast hosted by Lexxy Marlowe and Gale Kessler, set in the gritty environment of Levski. The two hosts banter back and forth, showcasing their chemistry and deep knowledge of ships and mechanics within the Star Citizen universe. They kick off the show by discussing the excitement surrounding the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2955, highlighting it as the biggest event for pilots and gearheads to explore nearly 200 ships, including new reveals and manufacturer showcases.
Lexxy and Gale dive into detailed discussions about specific ships from Roberts Space Industries (RSI), starting with the Perseus, a heavily armed patrol gunship. They debate its design choices, comparing it to other RSI models like the Polaris and discussing the dual power plant setup and weaponry. Gale shares his personal thoughts on the ship’s strengths and weaknesses, and the duo engages in a playful game imagining the ideal crew for the Perseus, bringing in colorful characters from the lore to add flavor to their analysis.
The conversation then shifts to the RSI Salvation, a newly released light salvager ship. Gale praises it for its practical, no-nonsense design focused on functionality over flashy features, emphasizing its appeal to new pilots or those starting out in salvage work. Lexxy admires its compact and efficient design, and they agree that despite its small size, the Salvation is a solid, career-building ship that fits well within RSI’s lineup of reliable vessels.
Midway through the show, the hosts introduce a surprise guest correspondent, Mahli, who is reporting live from the IAE in Orison. Mahli’s bubbly and somewhat scatterbrained personality contrasts with the hosts’ grounded approach, adding comedic relief as she enthusiastically describes the event and the ships on display. However, her broadcast is abruptly cut short due to an unruly crowd interaction, leaving the hosts to pick up the pieces and move on with the show.
The episode culminates with an unexpected visit from Jax McCleary, a legendary figure in the Star Citizen universe, who arrives at the shop with a damaged ship needing urgent repairs. His presence adds excitement and authenticity to the broadcast, as he shares insider insights about the Perseus and RSI’s design evolution. Despite the setback with the ship repair, the hosts and Jax plan to enjoy the IAE festivities together, ending the show on a high note filled with camaraderie and anticipation for future episodes.