In the video, Loud Guns showcases five underrated Star Citizen ships—the MISC Hull A, Consolidated Outland Mustang Gamma, Anvil Hawk, and Aegis Retaliator—highlighting their unique features, versatility, and affordability compared to more popular choices. The video encourages players, especially newcomers, to explore these hidden gems for various roles like cargo hauling, racing, combat, and multi-crew operations beyond the typical meta picks.
In this video, Loud Guns explores five of the most underrated ships in Star Citizen, aiming to highlight vessels that often get overlooked despite their unique features and functionality. With over 200 ships available in the game, many players tend to gravitate towards the popular meta picks, leaving hidden gems unnoticed. The goal is to introduce viewers, especially newer players, to a variety of ships that offer great value and versatility beyond the usual choices, encouraging community engagement and discussion on different ship preferences.
The first ship highlighted is the MISC Hull A, an entry-level cargo hauler priced at 1.7 million credits in-game. Its standout feature is its external cargo capacity of 64 SCU, carried on fold-out spindles, which allows for quick loading and unloading. This makes it ideal for safer areas of space where cargo protection is less of a concern. Compared to the Argo Raft, which offers more capacity but at twice the cost, the Hull A is a cost-effective stepping stone for haulers and versatile enough to serve as a resupply craft, especially when operating from capital ships like the Idris.
For those interested in racing, the Consolidated Outland Mustang Gamma is recommended despite not being the top racing ship in the game. Priced just under 1.2 million credits, it offers excellent visibility and a fun, “bucking bronco” feel that makes racing an enjoyable experience rather than a competitive grind. Although racing missions are currently disabled in patch 4.3, players can still enjoy racing in Arena Commander by renting ships like the Mustang Gamma, providing a low-pressure way to experience the racing aspect of Star Citizen.
The Anvil Hawk is the pick for players who prefer combat and bounty hunting roles. Costing about 2.65 million credits, it boasts six smaller weapon hardpoints and a compact folding design that makes it ideal for carrier operations, allowing more Hawks to be stored on capital ships. It also has limited prisoner space, which may become increasingly important as bounty hunting mechanics evolve to include prisoner capture. This ship combines firepower, versatility, and future-proofing for players interested in combat roles beyond the usual fighters.
Lastly, Loud Guns highlights the Aegis Retaliator as a versatile multi-crew ship with a unique submarine-like feel. At just under 8 million credits, it offers space for a pilot and five turret gunners, making it effective both as a bomber and a cargo hauler. Its modular design allows a mix of cargo and torpedo payloads, making it suitable for high-value runs with strong defensive capabilities. This ship’s combination of firepower, crew capacity, and flexibility makes it a compelling choice for players looking for a multi-crew experience that isn’t overly expensive but still powerful.