The video discusses the newly added ATLS vehicle in the game, highlighting its cargo loading capabilities but expressing concerns about its practicality and high price due to slower loading times compared to manual methods. The host also compares the ATLS to other vehicles, emphasizing the importance of utility and performance in gameplay, while advising viewers on managing their Cross-Chaining Upgrades (CCUs) and announcing a giveaway.
In the video, the host discusses the recent addition of the ATLS vehicle to the game, which is now available for purchase in two versions: a standard version for $40 with 6 months of insurance and a war bond version for $35 with LTI. The ATLS is designed as a cargo loader, reminiscent of mech designs from various sci-fi series, but currently lacks the functionality to operate in zero gravity due to the absence of thrusters. The host expresses excitement about the potential future iterations of the vehicle but raises concerns about its practicality in its current form.
The ATLS is intended to facilitate loading and unloading cargo in hangars and ports, similar to the functionality of the mule vehicle, once it receives its forklift capabilities. However, the host notes that initial testing shows the ATLS takes longer to load cargo than using a manual handheld loader. This raises questions about its utility, especially given its price point, which the host believes is too high for its current capabilities. The video highlights that, while the ATLS has nostalgic appeal, its effectiveness in gameplay seems limited.
The host also compares the ATLS to other vehicles in the game, such as the C2 and the upcoming Zeus ship. They emphasize the need for vehicles to have practical utility, and the ATLS’s slower loading times compared to manual methods lead to doubts about its value. The discussion touches on the importance of considering the utility of ships in relation to their costs, particularly as new ships are introduced with improved capabilities and designs.
Additionally, the host reflects on the evolving ship pipeline in the game and how newer ships like the Zeus are set to outperform older models, such as the C1 Spirit. They express frustration with the current state of older ships and suggest that many should undergo the same design and utility improvements as the Zeus. The comparison between the Zeus and other cargo ships highlights a potential shift in player preferences based on functionality and performance.
Towards the end of the video, the host discusses the ongoing CCU (Cross-Chaining Upgrades) game, advising viewers to hold onto their CCUs until they are certain about their choices. They also mention the giveaway of a C1 ship, originally intended for distribution on the channel, and clarify technical issues with selecting a winner. The video concludes with a reminder for viewers to like and subscribe, expressing gratitude for their support and engagement with the content.