The video showcases the new Argo Moth salvage ship in Star Citizen 4.6, highlighting its gameplay mechanics, current challenges like slow salvage speeds and technical issues, and its role as a mid-sized multi-crew salvage option. It concludes with a giveaway announcement for an Argo Moth game package and community updates.
In this video, the host explores the newly added Argo Moth, a multi-crew salvage ship in Star Citizen 4.6, which is based on the hull of the Argo Mole mining ship. While heading down to the surface of MicroTech with a companion named Fingers, the host stumbles upon an abandoned Constellation (Connie) ship, which presents an opportunity for salvage. They discuss the challenges of boarding the Connie, including the need to disable its shields and unlock doors, and attempt various methods to gain access, eventually managing to enter through the top airlock by positioning the Moth on the ground.
The interior of the Argo Moth is very similar to the Mole, though the host finds it less cozy compared to other Argo ships. They encounter some difficulties with the ship’s turrets, discovering a power issue that prevents one of the turrets from functioning initially. After troubleshooting in the engineering section, they manage to restore power and get the turret operational. However, the ship tends to drift while hovering, complicating the salvage operation, especially with only two crew members on board.
Salvaging with the Argo Moth proves to be slower than expected. The host and Fingers note that the salvage heads are currently operating at just 10% efficiency, making the process frustratingly slow. Despite this, they proceed to fracture the abandoned Connie and collect salvage fragments using the ship’s claw-like arms. The internal storage quickly fills up, and they face issues ejecting the collected salvage boxes, which adds to the operational challenges.
After completing their salvage run, the host reflects on the Argo Moth’s place in the salvage profession. It fills a gap between smaller ships like the Vulture and larger ones like the Reclaimer, offering a more affordable multi-crew option. While the current bugs and slow salvage speeds detract from its effectiveness, the host is optimistic that once these issues are resolved, the Moth will be a valuable addition to the game’s salvage gameplay, especially with a full crew complement.
To conclude, the video announces a giveaway sponsored by CG, offering viewers a chance to win a Star Citizen game package that includes the Argo Moth with lifetime insurance and a special paint job. The host also announces the winner of a previous RSI Hermes giveaway and thanks their patrons and supporters. Overall, the video provides an insightful look at the Argo Moth’s gameplay potential and current limitations, while engaging the community with giveaways and updates.