The Star Citizen 4.7 update introduced the MISC Hull B, a sleek mid-range cargo ship featuring a unique extendable cargo grid, practical interior inspired by the Starfarer, and solid defensive armaments, making it a versatile and maneuverable option for players. The video also highlighted gameplay testing, challenges with cargo handling, and a giveaway of the Hull B ship package to celebrate its release.
In a surprising patch update for Star Citizen 4.7, the new MISC Hull B cargo ship was introduced, filling the gap between the smaller Hull A and larger Hull C. The exterior design immediately impressed with its sleek, smooth look and an entry elevator reminiscent of the Starfarer. Inside, the layout echoed the Starfarer’s style, featuring a suit locker, an engineering room, a galley, a two-crew habitation area, a bathroom, and a bridge with a wide window typical of MISC ships. The Hull B boasts a substantial cargo capacity of 512 SCU, making it a mid-range cargo option for players.
The Hull B’s distinctive feature is its extendable external cargo grid, which unfolds in a diamond orientation, differing from previous Hull ships. Unlike the Hull A and C, the extending section is located beyond the engineering room, so the bridge does not extend. The ship fits comfortably in a medium hangar even when fully extended, providing a good sense of its scale. Testing cargo loading revealed that the cargo grid can hold stacks only two boxes high or one container high, which, while limiting vertical stacking, still offers a very high cargo capacity and convenient loading and unloading.
During gameplay, the pilot took on a waste hauling contract from Port Trestler, role-playing as a garbage collector to test the ship’s cargo handling. The waste cargo came in one SCU boxes rather than containers, which made loading a bit tedious, especially since the cargo elevator could not handle too many boxes at once. The angled cargo grids introduced some unique challenges, such as boxes falling unpredictably when the bottom box was removed due to the grid’s tilt. The pilot also discovered that wearing a helmet provides a reticle, making cargo handling safer and easier.
The Hull B is armed with size three Panther guns for the pilot and a remote turret equipped with Panthers for the co-pilot, adding respectable defensive capabilities. Additionally, the video briefly showcased the new Greycat UTV, a utility vehicle with a flatbed cargo area capable of holding a 1 SCU box. However, the Hull B cannot accommodate ground vehicles like the UTV on its cargo grid. The video also tested retracting the cargo grid while on the ground, which is possible but lacks any immersive sound effects like scraping, which the creator suggested would add realism.
Overall, the Hull B is praised as a nimble, practical, and well-balanced cargo ship, preferred over the Hull C for its maneuverability and fully laden landing capability. Its simple but functional interior and solid armaments make it a serious contender in the mid-range cargo ship category. To celebrate the release, the channel is hosting a giveaway of a Star Citizen package including the Hull B with lifetime insurance, inviting viewers to participate by liking and commenting. The creator thanked both the community and patrons for their ongoing support and promised more Star Citizen content soon.