In this video, the creator continues testing ship services in Star Citizen, focusing on the Starlancer Tactical (TAC) and several other ships not listed in the official patch notes for rearming, refueling, and repairing capabilities. The patch notes specify that only certain ships like the Anvil Carrack, Origin 890 Jump, Polaris, and Idris can perform these functions on other ships, but the creator explores whether the Starlancer TAC and others can also provide these services. He begins by testing with a single Standard Cargo Unit (SCU) box to observe the consumption rate of supplies during repairs and rearming, noting that previous tests with larger quantities didn’t show box depletion.
The creator finds that while the TAC can refuel hydrogen fuel and restock decoys, noise countermeasures, and ammunition, players cannot yet service their own ships directly, indicating this feature is close but not fully implemented. Repair functions appear to be bugged or disabled, likely to preserve engineering gameplay, which requires dedicated roles and ships. Refueling and repairing are expected to remain separate gameplay elements, requiring different ships and personnel, while rearming is more likely to become accessible for self-service in the future.
Further tests reveal that the TAC can effectively restock smaller ships like the Fury and even ground vehicles, though the Starlancer Max variant does not support servicing. The consumption rate of supplies during rearming is relatively high, meaning players need to carry ample ammunition, decoys, and noise countermeasures to sustain multiple rearming operations. The TAC also successfully refuels and restocks hover bikes like the Dragonfly, which is important given their high hydrogen fuel consumption, enhancing their usability for activities like racing.
Testing other ships, such as the M2 Hercules and Drake Caterpillar, shows that they currently do not support ship servicing functions. The Caterpillar also suffers from a hangar bug that blocks player movement. The creator also attempted to test the Constellation’s ability to rearm and refuel its Merlin fighter, but due to control issues with the Merlin and storage limitations, the test was inconclusive and ultimately showed no capability to restock or repair from the Constellation at this time.
Overall, the video highlights the Starlancer TAC as a standout support ship capable of rearming and refueling various vehicles, marking an important step in developing support gameplay within Star Citizen. While some features like self-servicing and repairs remain incomplete or buggy, the current functionality already enriches gameplay by emphasizing teamwork and logistics. The creator encourages viewers to share any discoveries of other ships with these capabilities and expresses enthusiasm for the evolving support mechanics in the game.
