Daniel Raymond proposes the Misk Star Stallion, a compact VTOL cargo ship designed to fit within the hangars of Star Citizen’s capital ships like the Polaris and Idris, addressing current logistical challenges with efficient cargo handling and realistic vertical takeoff and landing inspired by real-world naval aircraft. He also introduces a larger variant for enhanced tactical supply roles, while engaging his community with ongoing contests and channel updates.
In this video, Daniel Raymond, the voice behind Ray’s Guide, explores the concept of a new cargo ship design tailored for Star Citizen, inspired by real-world naval logistics and the unique needs of the game’s capital ships like the Polaris and Idris. He highlights the current logistical challenges in Star Citizen, such as the lack of persistent bed logging on ships and the need for efficient underway replenishment and carrier onboard delivery systems. Drawing parallels from real-world naval operations, he references aircraft like the C2A Greyhound and helicopters like the CH53C Stallion, which influenced his design approach.
Daniel then introduces the concept of a carrier onboard delivery vehicle optimized for Star Citizen’s gameplay constraints. He recounts a recent in-game experience where a Hull A cargo ship was transported to a Polaris, noting that while it fit in the extra small hangar, it was impractical for operations due to its size. This insight shaped his design goals: a compact cargo ship with 64 standard cargo units (SCU) capacity, fitting neatly into an extra small hangar, and equipped with VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) capability based on believable physics.
The proposed design, named the Misk Star Stallion, measures approximately 22.25 meters long, 13.75 meters wide, and 5 meters tall when landed, fitting comfortably within the hangar size limits of the Polaris and Idris. It features a cargo system inspired by the Starlancer Max, with foldable containers and side-loading platforms to facilitate easy cargo transfer, especially useful for the Polaris and Idris with their side cargo lifts. The ship’s interior includes a central aisle for access to cargo containers, pilot and co-pilot seats, a washroom, flight stairs, and an engineering section, but notably excludes beds to save space, reflecting its role as a short-haul supply craft.
The Star Stallion incorporates four corner VTOL thrusters modeled after the F-35B’s technology, ensuring realistic and functional vertical takeoff and landing. A remotely controlled rear turret adds defensive capability without increasing the ship’s height significantly. Daniel also teases a larger variant called the Star Stallion Max, which, while longer, maintains the same width and height, allowing it to operate on the Idris flight deck and potentially deliver large torpedoes, opening up new tactical possibilities for capital ship logistics in-game.
To conclude, Daniel updates viewers on ongoing giveaways and contests related to Star Citizen, encouraging participation and engagement with his channel. He emphasizes the importance of community interaction by sharing secret words for contest entries and highlights the benefits of joining as a member for automatic entry. Throughout the video, Daniel balances technical design discussion with practical gameplay insights, showcasing a thoughtful approach to filling a niche in Star Citizen’s cargo and logistics ecosystem.