In the video, the content creator explores the potential of using the Asperia Talon with the C-788 gun as a stealthy sniper ship in Star Citizen, comparing it to other ships and weapons for long-range sniping. Despite initial testing challenges with the Talon and C-788 gun loadout, the content creator finds the Firebird equipped with Strife Cannons to be more effective in completing the mission, showcasing the superiority of the Strife Cannons over the C-788 gun for sniper roles in Star Citizen.
In the video, the content creator discusses the potential of using the Asperia Talon with the C-788 gun as a stealthy sniper ship in Star Citizen. They mention that ships like the Reliant Tana, Drake Herald, and Hornet are not suitable for a long-range sniper build due to their high signature levels. However, the Hornet Ghost could be a viable option once its stealth capabilities are fixed. The C-788 gun is considered for the Talon due to its 6,525 minimum target lock range, making it a possible choice for a stealthy sniper loadout.
The C-788 gun is analyzed, with its current stats in the 3.23 patch discussed. Despite being a size four weapon, it has an alpha damage of 325, a fire rate of 50 rounds per minute, and an ammo speed of 900 m/second. The gun’s unique feature is its AOE damage potential, making it effective for damaging, disabling, and destroying enemy components. The drawback is its limited total damage output of 32,500 hit points if all 100 rounds hit the target.
The Talon’s loadout is compared to that of the Saber from a previous video, with only one power plant and cooler, no shield generator, and the C-788 gun. The Talon’s IR signature is reduced to 6192, making it suitable for stealth operations. The ship’s detection range varies based on the enemy’s radar size, ranging from 4,954m to 5,574m. The content creator then tests the Talon with the C-788 gun against medium ships like the Vanguard Hoplite and the Reliant Tana, with mixed results due to the gun’s slower bullet travel speed.
Despite the initial testing challenges with the Talon and C-788 gun loadout, the content creator switches to a different ship, the Firebird, equipped with Strife Cannons. The Firebird proves to be more effective in completing the mission, showcasing the superiority of the Strife Cannons over the C-788 gun for sniper roles in Star Citizen. The comparison highlights the Strife Mass Cannon as a more effective sniper weapon, especially in solo fighter scenarios. The video ends with a humorous note about the unexpected focus on the Firebird and Strife Cannons rather than the Talon and C-788 gun, thanking viewers for watching and teasing future content.
