The video explores the combat capabilities of the Crusader Intrepid, a starter ship in “Star Citizen,” by testing it in high-risk bounty missions, highlighting its speed, maneuverability, and shield redistribution as advantages despite its limited firepower. Despite server issues and initial setbacks, the host successfully completes missions, demonstrating the Intrepid’s potential as a versatile and fun option for beginners in both combat and cargo tasks.
In the video, the host sets out to test the combat capabilities of the Crusader Intrepid, a starter ship in the game “Star Citizen,” by taking on high-risk target (HRT) bounty missions. Despite some comments suggesting that the Intrepid is not suitable for such tasks, the host aims to challenge this notion by directly engaging in combat with some of the game’s heavy fighters. The video begins with the host expressing excitement and determination to see if the Intrepid can handle these missions, while also appreciating the ship’s aesthetics, particularly its Oblivion paint.
As the host engages in combat, they note the Intrepid’s speed and maneuverability, acknowledging that its main weapon is a single size four gun, which might be a limitation. However, with practice, the host believes that it can still be a competent fighter. During the gameplay, the host demonstrates the ship’s ability to redistribute shields, a feature not available in all heavy fighters, and finds it to be a significant advantage. Despite some difficulties, the host is able to take down enemies, emphasizing the importance of constant movement during combat.
The host encounters server issues, which affect gameplay, but they manage to complete a bounty mission despite being destroyed in the process. They reflect on the experience, noting that even though they lost their ship, they succeeded in their primary objective of completing the bounty. The host retrieves their armor and prepares for another attempt, highlighting the resilience and learning opportunities offered by the Intrepid as a starter ship.
On a different server, the host continues to test the Intrepid’s combat capabilities, successfully completing another HRT mission. They also explore the ship’s cargo capacity, discovering that it can carry a decent amount of loot, which can be sold for profit. This feature adds versatility to the Intrepid, making it not only suitable for combat but also for earning money through cargo missions.
In conclusion, the host expresses satisfaction with the Crusader Intrepid as a starter ship, noting its potential for players to learn and progress in the game. Despite its limitations and the challenges posed by server issues, the Intrepid proves to be a fun and capable ship for beginners. The host invites viewers to share their thoughts on the Intrepid as a bounty hunter ship and encourages them to engage with the video by subscribing, liking, and sharing.