The video explains where to purchase and how to equip bomb racks for the Eclipse and Retaliator ships in-game, highlighting key locations like Center Mass in New Babbage and Omega Pro, as well as the costs and limitations involved. It also demonstrates gameplay using these bomb racks, showing their tactical effectiveness in bombing runs, while noting the absence of bomb racks for other ships like the Gladiator and Meteor in the current locations.
In this video, the creator reveals where to purchase bomb racks for the Eclipse and Retaliator ships in-game, specifically at Center Mass in New Babbage. Using the terminal there, players can buy different sizes of bomb racks for the Eclipse, including size three, five, and the expensive size ten, though storage limits restrict how many can be bought at once. For the Retaliator, bomb racks are available only for the front and rear ordnance modules, which must first be purchased and equipped via the vehicle loadout manager. The ordnance modules for the Retaliator are found at Omega Pro, costing over 2.5 million AUEC combined, making them a significant investment.
Once the bomb racks and ordnance modules are acquired, players must equip the bomb racks by replacing existing torpedo racks or other modules, then save their loadout at the ASOP terminal to ensure changes are applied. The video also notes that while bomb racks for the Gladiator and new weapons for the Meteor were searched for, they were not found in the current location, confirming that only the Eclipse and Retaliator have these bomb racks available in this area. Additionally, the creator highlights the insurance costs for these bomb racks, which are higher than standard modules but not prohibitively expensive.
The video demonstrates rearming the bomb racks, showing that bombs are not included with the racks and must be purchased separately. Rearming costs vary depending on bomb size and quantity, with smaller bombs being cheaper but more numerous. The Retaliator can carry a mix of size three and size five bombs, with over 100 size three bombs possible when combining front and rear modules. The creator also mentions that bomb racks can be purchased from the pledge store with special paint jobs, but these are currently bugged and do not appear in-game as expected.
In terms of gameplay, the video shows a bombing run using the equipped bomb racks, illustrating how bombs can be dropped in clusters or spread out by flying faster. The Retaliator can drop up to eight bombs simultaneously, creating a powerful area-of-effect attack that is effective against ground targets like foot soldiers. The bombing runs demonstrate both the visual impact and tactical usefulness of these bomb racks, with explosions clearing out hostile enemies and providing satisfying combat effects.
Finally, the creator briefly touches on future tests planned for the Gladiator’s bomb racks and the RSI Meteor’s new weapon kit, which converts ballistic weapons to lasers. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of knowing where to buy and how to properly equip these bomb racks to maximize their effectiveness in-game. Overall, the video serves as a comprehensive guide for players looking to enhance their Eclipse and Retaliator ships with bomb racks and use them effectively in combat.