The video reviews the Stingray ship’s combat capabilities, design features, and compatibility with larger capital ships in Star Citizen, highlighting its medium fighter classification, weapon options, and practical component access panels. The host notes the ship’s vulnerabilities in PvP, its fit within Polaris and Idris hangars, and expresses hope for future weapon upgrades while inviting viewer opinions on its value and role.
The video begins with the host introducing a second part focused on combat testing of the Stingray ship in Star Citizen. Due to server issues on the PTU, the host is unable to test PvE scenarios and instead opts for some PvP combat in Arena Commander. They discuss the ship’s armament options, noting that the Stingray can equip ballistics from the Wolf, Gatlings, and laser repeaters from the Merlin in its size two weapon slots. The ship is classified as a medium fighter, offering decent maneuverability—better than a Hornet but not as agile as an Arrow or Gladius. However, its relatively low health and large flat surfaces on the top and bottom may make it vulnerable in PvP dogfights.
Next, the host explores the ship’s design details, particularly the component access panels. They demonstrate how a large hatch opens along the middle and back of the ship, revealing the internal components such as the power plant, coolers, quantum drive, life support, computer, radar, and shields. Additionally, the size two weapon compartments can be opened separately, allowing for easy weapon swaps during operations away from stations, such as on an Idris. This practical feature is highlighted as a notable design improvement for integrated weapon systems.
Following the combat and design overview, the video shifts focus to testing whether the Stingray can fit inside larger capital ships like the Polaris and Idris. The host finds that the Stingray fits comfortably in the Polaris hangar, though height clearance is tight due to wingtip folding. In the Idris, the ship fits well both with wings extended and folded, allowing for multiple Stingrays to be stored inside. The host also notes that the ship can safely take off without clipping the hangar doors, suggesting compatibility with other large ships like the Kraken once it becomes available.
Towards the end, the host shares some personal thoughts on the Stingray’s weapon options and combat viability. They express disappointment that the ship lacks a size four weapon option, such as a laser or ballistic cannon, which would provide higher alpha damage. Currently, the ship and its sibling, the Wolf, rely on high rate-of-fire, low alpha damage weapons, limiting their effectiveness against more heavily armored targets. The host hopes that future updates or variants might introduce cannon options to improve the ship’s combat role and versatility.
In conclusion, the host invites viewers to share their opinions on the Stingray, including whether they plan to add it to their fleets or replace their Wolf with it. They speculate on the ship’s potential price point, guessing around 160 to 170 dollars as a medium fighter. The video ends with thanks to the audience and a friendly sign-off, encouraging viewers to engage in the comments and look forward to future updates and testing in the Star Citizen universe.