The video review discusses the Freelancer MIS, a powerful gunship variant of the Freelancer ship in Star Citizen. It covers various aspects of the ship, including its interior, combat performance, handling, operating costs, and features, highlighting its versatility and combat capabilities for players on a budget.
The video review discusses the Freelancer MIS, a variant of the Freelancer ship in the game Star Citizen. Despite not being heavily advertised, the Freelancer MIS is a powerful gunship with missile storage instead of cargo space. The review covers various aspects of the ship, including a tour of its interior, combat performance, handling and visibility, operating costs, and a summary of its features.
The ship tour starts at the rear, where a cargo-style ramp leads to the rearmost cargo bay. There is also a turret at the top, but it takes up valuable cargo space. Moving forward, there is a section for missile storage and a docking area. The habitation area includes beds for the crew, a kitchen, and an airlock. Finally, the cockpit features four chairs, with the pilot operating four size three laser cannons and a broad selection of missiles.
In terms of combat performance, the Freelancer MIS is formidable against smaller targets but may struggle to keep guns on target against smaller fighters due to its bulkiness. Visibility is limited due to the thin visor cockpit windshield, but it becomes manageable with experience. The ship is considered medium-sized and not as nimble as light fighters, but it still offers a comfortable speed and maneuverability.
Operating costs for the Freelancer MIS vary depending on activities, with refueling and rearming being relatively affordable. However, repairs can be expensive after combat. The ship has cargo storage for potential trading or delivery contracts, and the ability to loot cargo from destroyed ships. The stock loadout of the ship is effective, but there is room for loadout changes if desired.
Overall, the Freelancer MIS offers versatility and utility, with options for solo flight or small multi-crew gameplay. It is more combat-focused than pure combat ships but is also more affordable than larger offerings. However, it is considered somewhat dated in design and comes at a relatively high price of 2.5 million alpha UEC or $165. The target audience for the Freelancer MIS is players who value the ship’s versatility and combat capabilities while being conscious of their budget.