In this video, Daniel Raymond from Ray’s Guide shares his thoughts on two ships from DefenseCon: the Miss Starite and the Odin. Starting with the Miss Starite, he clarifies that despite initial impressions from a teaser poster, it is a single-seat ship with a remote turret controlled by the pilot. The turret’s purpose is mainly defensive during rare refueling operations under fire, though Daniel suggests it could have been more effective with additional guns. The ship is essentially a Hull A cabin with large fuel tanks and a refueling boom, priced comparably to other starter ships like the Golem and Salvage, positioning it as a starter refueler rather than a lucrative career choice.
Daniel then provides a detailed walkthrough of how to operate the Miss Starite for refueling missions. The ship has two tanks, typically used for quantum and hydrogen fuel, and players must manually fill these at space stations before accepting refueling missions. He explains the process of approaching the client ship, extending the boom, granting docking permission, and transferring fuel. Importantly, refueling missions do not offer partial payments or reputation gains, so players need to ensure they have enough fuel before starting. This emphasizes the supportive nature of refueling in the game’s economy rather than it being a primary money-making activity.
The second part of the video focuses on the Odin, a much larger and more exclusive ship now available for purchase by qualified buyers. Priced at $5,000 in new money or $5,900 including store credit, the Odin is significantly more expensive than most ships, which Daniel acknowledges will attract criticism about the value of digital ship sales. He explains that the exclusivity and application process for owning the Odin mirrors luxury car sales by Ferrari, where only trusted and proven customers can buy limited editions. The ship is intended for large crews and is targeted at organizational leaders who can influence broader community engagement and ship sales.
Daniel speculates on the implications of the Odin’s release for Star Citizen’s overall ship lineup and wonders whether CIG will reintroduce the Legatus Pack, a comprehensive and costly package including almost every ship and item the game has offered. The Legatus Pack previously cost around $48,000 and included 175 ships and numerous items, but with new additions and price increases, it could now be valued at $70,000 to $75,000. He suggests that with the introduction of such an expensive ship as the Odin, CIG might also consider offering an updated ultimate fleet package, which would likely generate significant media attention.
Finally, Daniel wraps up with updates on his channel events, congratulating a recent giveaway winner and announcing upcoming giveaways tied to major Star Citizen events. He encourages viewers to subscribe and participate by commenting with the secret word, which relates to a button that cargo missions have but refueling missions do not. He closes with his usual sign-off, wishing viewers safe travels in the game universe and inviting them to stay connected for more guides and updates.
