The video discusses the Vanduul Stinger, a heavy fighter in the Star Citizen universe, highlighting its evolution from a counterpart to the Vanguard Series to its current role as an escape craft for the Vanduul king ship, featuring upgraded weaponry and a modified entry point. Despite changes, it remains a top-tier ship known for speed and heavy armament, primarily piloted by elite Vanduul pilots for longer-range engagements.
In the video, the host, La the West, discusses the Vanduul Stinger, a heavy fighter ship within the Star Citizen universe. The Stinger was originally designed to be the Vanduul counterpart to the Vanguard Series, featuring a weapon loadout that closely matched the Vanguard’s capabilities. Initially, it was equipped with a size five nose mount, four size two laser cannons, and two dorsal turrets, along with an ordinance capacity of 24 size two missiles. However, this missile count was later reduced to 16, and early designs indicated a rear entrance similar to the Vanguard, along with some internal space.
Over time, the Stinger has undergone significant changes, diverging further from the Vanguard Series. The host highlights how the ship is now utilized as an escape craft for the bridge crew of the Vanduul king ship, and its entry point has been modified to a belly access, aligning with other Vanduul ships. The internal space appears to be minimal, primarily limited to the flight deck. The weaponry has also been upgraded, replacing the nose mount with four size four guns, which include a combination of spoke plasma cannons and Gatling guns, while the turret weapons are speculated to have increased to size three.
The video emphasizes that all weapon systems on the Stinger will now be operated by a single crew member, maintaining its classification as a heavy fighter. Despite the changes, the Stinger is still considered a top-tier ship within its class, known for its speed and heavy armament. It is primarily piloted by elite Vanduul pilots, often accompanied by escort fighters, showcasing its role in the Vanduul military hierarchy.
While the technical specifications have not been updated, the host recalls previous details, noting that the Stinger was listed with a small radar, a large power plant, medium-sized coolers, and a small shield generator. Other components, such as the Quantum Drive and fuel tanks, are categorized as medium-sized, with a medium-sized fuel scoop also included. The overall design aims to create a heavy endurance fighter that prioritizes offensive capabilities over defensive measures.
In conclusion, La the West indicates that the Stinger is designed for longer-range engagements and is less reliant on carriers compared to smaller Vanduul craft. The video wraps up with the promise of a follow-up video once more information about the Stinger becomes available, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for updates.