In this video, the creator continues testing carpet bombing capabilities in Star Citizen, focusing on the Aegis Retaliator. Previously, they explored the Aegis Eclipse’s ability to carry various bomb sizes, especially size three bombs for stealthy carpet bombing. While the Retaliator lacks the Eclipse’s stealth, it compensates with heavy firepower and an impressive bomb capacity, able to carry numerous size three bombs across its dual bomb bays. The presenter demonstrates bomb drops, highlighting the ship’s visual appeal and rapid rearming speed, making it highly effective for sustained bombing runs.
The size three bombs, with a 40-meter explosion radius, are ideal for carpet bombing ground troops and vehicles rather than precision targeting. The presenter experiments with different bombing strategies, finding that dropping one bomb at a time while flying low and slow provides the best coverage and effectiveness. Dropping multiple bombs simultaneously often results in a single visible explosion, suggesting cluster detonations or chain reactions. The gameplay is described as highly enjoyable, especially imagining multiple Retaliators coordinating carpet bombing runs together.
Next, the video shifts focus to size five bombs, specifically the A1 Stormburst bombs, which have a larger 100-meter explosion radius and greater damage output. The Retaliator can carry up to 16 of these bombs, split evenly between its front and rear bomb bays. Testing includes attempts at targeted bombing on an enemy Idris capital ship, but challenges arise due to the Retaliator’s slower speed and the enemy’s point defense cannons (PDC) shooting down bombs or knocking them off course. Despite these difficulties, the larger bombs produce impressive explosions, though their slower arming time limits rapid successive drops.
The presenter reflects on the practicality of using the Retaliator with size five bombs versus the A1, noting the Retaliator’s robust armor and weaponry might make it a more durable platform for such ordnance. Carpet bombing with the size five bombs is possible but less efficient due to slower rearming and the ship’s handling limitations. The video also highlights the visual spectacle of the explosions and the tactical potential for coordinated bombing runs involving multiple Retaliators to maximize area coverage and damage.
Finally, the video concludes by noting that the Retaliator currently does not have the option to equip size ten bombs, which limits its maximum bomb payload variety compared to other ships like the Eclipse. The presenter mentions some confusion about where to purchase bomb racks in-game, as they could not find them in the expected locations, suggesting they may currently only be available through the pledge store but will eventually be obtainable in-game. Overall, the Retaliator proves to be a formidable carpet bombing platform with exciting gameplay possibilities in Star Citizen.
