“Sending Port Olisar to be a derelict or plunging to a fiery destruction would be a terrible waste. There is still an important, even essential role that it is uniquely suited to fill.”
In this video by Danny Raymond, the voice behind Rey’s guide, he discusses the future of Port Olisar in Star Citizen. He starts by introducing Seraphim Station, which is a new addition to Crusader Industries. He mentions the significance of the name, as it relates to Christian themes and angels. The station features a security deck for bringing in bounties, which is a new addition that makes the quintanium miners jealous. He also mentions that other low earth orbit stations will likely receive security decks and more docking stations in the future. However, Levski will be temporarily removed until it can be reintroduced.
Raymond then goes on to discuss the potential for Port Olisar to be converted into a test bed for user-managed shops, specifically for the upcoming Kraken Privateer and Banu Merchantman ships. He suggests that Olisar’s landing pads and shops can be used to simulate the functionality and operations of these trade ships, allowing developers to test and balance them without building the physical ships. He mentions various questions that might arise, such as how players decide what to sell, pricing, visitor limitations, and delivery logistics. He suggests that Olisar can serve as a separate development testbed, allowing progress on the Kraken Privateer and Merchantman ships without being hindered by these questions.
Raymond concludes by emphasizing the importance and potential of Port Olisar, dismissing it as a useless relic. He suggests that after serving as a test bed for user-managed shops, Olisar can become a fulfillment of the 19 million dollar stretch goal of player-operated space stations across the galaxy. Additionally, he provides updates on giveaways for subscribers, including a chance to win the LTI Hull C and the choice of the Galaxy, a modular mining medical machine, or the new Merchman ship.
Overall, Raymond highlights the potential for Port Olisar to play a significant role in Star Citizen’s future, serving as a test bed for upcoming ships and potentially fulfilling long-standing goals within the game.