Star Citizen: Tour of the Javelin class Destroyer - UEES War Hammer

The video features a detailed tour of the UEES Warhammer, an Aegis Javelin-class destroyer, during Invictus Fleet Week, highlighting its facilities, crew life, and military operations. Crew members share insights about the ship’s galley, barracks, armament, and history, emphasizing its significance within the UEE Navy and the camaraderie among its crew.

In the video, the host, Law of the West, provides an in-depth tour of the Aegis Javelin-class destroyer, specifically the UEES Warhammer, during the Invictus Fleet Week. This capital-class destroyer is noted as the largest ship that players can own in the game, with only a few larger vessels existing within the UEE Navy. The tour is guided by crew members who share insights about life aboard the ship, including its facilities and military operations.

The first part of the tour takes place in the galley, where Lieutenant Horan explains the importance of this space for crew morale and social interaction. The galley features a fully automated dispensary to cater to the rotating shifts of the crew, which consists of 65 to 70 members. Horan emphasizes the significance of camaraderie among the crew, as the galley serves as a central hub for social events and informal gatherings, highlighting the competitive nature of games played there.

Next, the tour moves to the barracks, where a crew member humorously discusses the sleeping arrangements aboard the Warhammer. The Javelin-class destroyers are designed to avoid the uncomfortable practice of “hot bunking,” allowing each crew member their own bunk. The speaker shares anecdotes about the challenges of military life, including the need for short sleep schedules during patrols in dangerous areas, while also emphasizing the importance of privacy and personal space in the barracks.

As the tour progresses, the group visits the gun placements on the ship, where Lieutenant Commander Alderman explains the ship’s extensive armament. The Warhammer is equipped with 15 turrets, including various sizes of cannons designed to engage different types of targets. Alderman describes the ship’s combat effectiveness and its recent successful operations against hostile forces, showcasing the capabilities that make the Warhammer a formidable presence in space.

The final stop of the tour is the briefing room, where visitors learn about the Warhammer’s history and operational role within the UEE Navy. A recorded speech details the ship’s past engagements, including significant battles and its recent efforts against the outlaw group known as the Xenothreat. The briefing room serves multiple purposes, from strategic discussions to recreational activities, reinforcing the ship’s dual role as a combat vessel and a community space for the crew. The video concludes with the host expressing gratitude to the crew and the Navy for the opportunity to explore the Javelin, leaving viewers with a sense of the ship’s grandeur and importance.