“In this video, I take you through what we know about Star Citizen’s Capital Ships, alongside some glorious footage of our first look in-game of the biggest player ownable ship - the Aegis Javelin!”
In this video, the host discusses capital ships in Star Citizen, focusing on the recently revealed Aegis Javelin destroyer. The ship is massive, with a length of nearly half a kilometer and a beam of 198 meters. It requires a crew of 80 to operate, but players can also hire NPCs to join their crew or use AI server blades to control certain ship functions.
However, flying capital ships comes with significant costs. Players will need to cover the expenses of maintaining, refueling, and repairing the ship. Additionally, these large ships cannot land and can only be docked outside of ports, making them vulnerable to boarding or destruction. Despite the risks and expenses, capital ships can be valuable for organizations as they can secure territories and serve as mobile bases.
The host also discusses the localized inventory system in the game, where items are not accessible everywhere. Ships with storage lockers will become important for storing inventory, and beds on capital ships can serve as log off points. This mobility allows organizations to move around and maintain a fleet of ships. However, the costs of restocking supplies such as food, water, and ammunition will fall on the players.
From a personal standpoint, the host envisions using capital ships as mobile bases for their organization to achieve goals and evade potential threats. They foresee using the ships strategically, potentially serving as logistical support for smaller fighter fleets and providing refueling and rearming capabilities. However, the implementation of capital ships and their full potential is still being developed, particularly with the ongoing work on server meshing.
In conclusion, capital ships in Star Citizen offer immense size and capabilities, but they come with high costs, risks, and limitations. These ships can be valuable for organizations in securing territories and serving as mobile bases, but careful management of resources and strategic usage will be crucial. The full extent of their logistical support and implementations is still being worked on.