In the video, the content creator tests the Typhoon-9 torpedo on their Eclipse ship in Star Citizen, showcasing its effectiveness in destroying enemy ships during Emergency Response Team missions. They find that the Typhoon-9 torpedo has a high kill rate and may potentially save the Eclipse ship in combat situations due to its ability to consistently hit targets without being shot down by enemy turrets.
In the video, the content creator tests the Typhoon-9 torpedo on their Eclipse ship based on recommendations from viewers. They equip their Eclipse with the IR torpedo and test it on various enemy ships during Emergency Response Team (ERT) missions. The first target is an Aegis Redeemer, but the initial torpedoes miss the target despite having a solid lock. However, upon firing at a closer range, the torpedo successfully hits and destroys the Redeemer without being shot down by the enemy’s turrets.
Moving on to a Hammerhead target, the content creator fires the torpedo from the maximum range, and it successfully hits and destroys the enemy ship. They note that the enemy ships do not seem to be targeting the Typhoon-9 torpedoes, which may indicate some stealth feature in the torpedo. Although they encounter a situation where the Redeemer survives a hit, they attribute it to the possibility of the enemy shooting the torpedo before exploding.
The content creator then tests the Typhoon-9 torpedo on a Drake Caterpillar and an A90 Jump. While the Caterpillar is easily destroyed by the torpedo, they face some issues with the A90 Jump, with the torpedoes not hitting the target despite having a solid lock. After multiple attempts, they manage to successfully hit and destroy the A90 Jump by launching three torpedoes simultaneously, showcasing the effectiveness of the Typhoon-9 torpedo when used strategically.
Throughout the tests, the content creator observes that the Typhoon-9 torpedo generally performs well, with enemies not actively targeting and shooting down the torpedoes. They speculate that occasional failures to hit the target may be due to server issues or bugs. Overall, they conclude that the Typhoon-9 torpedo may have saved the Eclipse ship post-missile rebalance, as it consistently hits targets without being shot down in most scenarios. They recommend viewers to consider trying the Typhoon-9 torpedo before deciding to melt their Eclipse ship, suggesting that it could be a valuable asset in combat situations.