The video discusses a significant exploit in the Hornet Ghost ship in Star Citizen, allowing it to mount an excessive number of powerful weapons, which disrupts game balance and poses a threat to players in Stanton. The narrator urges the community to report the issue and take action to restore fairness, emphasizing that the combination of high firepower and stealth makes the Hornet Ghost overwhelmingly powerful in gameplay.
In the video titled “Huge Hornet Ghost Exploit Exposed 3.24.2 - Stanton Citizens Alert!” the creator discusses a significant exploit found in the Hornet Ghost ship within the Star Citizen game. The narrator emphasizes the potential danger this exploit poses to players in Stanton, urging viewers to contribute to an issue council report to address the problem. The concern is that the Hornet Ghost, a stealthy ship, could become overwhelmingly powerful due to the exploit, which allows it to mount an excessive number of weapons.
The narrator describes how they discovered that the Hornet Ghost can swap its top turret with that of the F7A Hornet Mark 1 or Mark 2, upgrading from two size 2 to two size 3 turrets. While they find this upgrade somewhat acceptable, they express strong disapproval of another swap that allows the Hornet Ghost to replace its two size 1 nose turrets with two size 3 turrets from the F78 Hornet Mark 2. This modification enables the Hornet Ghost to equip a total of six size 3 hardpoints, which the narrator believes is unbalanced and not in line with the ship’s intended design.
The video showcases the destructive power of the modified Hornet Ghost, as the narrator tests it against various targets, including a Caterpillar and Hercules A2. They note that the ship can destroy these targets in a remarkably short number of shots, highlighting the absurdity of its firepower combined with its stealth capabilities. The narrator’s testing demonstrates that the Hornet Ghost can take down formidable ships with ease, raising concerns about the balance of power in the game.
As the narrator engages in player-versus-player (PvP) combat, they illustrate how the Hornet Ghost’s stealth allows for surprise attacks. They describe a situation where they ambush another player, destroying their ship with minimal effort. The stealthiness of the Hornet Ghost makes it difficult for opponents to detect incoming attacks, further emphasizing the exploit’s impact on gameplay. The narrator suggests that the combination of high firepower and stealth makes the Hornet Ghost a serious threat to other players in the game.
In conclusion, the narrator calls for immediate action to address the exploit, urging viewers to report the issue to maintain balance and safety in Stanton. They stress that the Hornet Ghost should not possess such overwhelming power, as it undermines the integrity of the game. The video serves as both a warning and a rallying cry for the community to work together to fix this exploit, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for all players in Star Citizen.