SaltEMike discusses the significance of the Sabre Raven MK2 as a replacement for the original Sabre Raven, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its unique dual EMP capabilities. He also touches on the community’s anticipation and debates surrounding the new ship, commenting on the players’ interest in both its functionality and visual appeal within the Star Citizen universe.
In the video, SaltEMike discusses the Sabre Raven MK2 and its significance as a replacement for the original Sabre Raven. He highlights how the original Sabre Raven was considered the best EMP ship due to its dual EMP capabilities, making it highly sought after by players. Despite being exclusive due to a deal with Intel, there is a Sabre Raven Owners Club that emphasizes the ship’s rarity and exclusivity. SaltEMike speculates on the potential for the new Sabre Raven MK2 to maintain the same double EMP feature to retain its status as the best in its class.
He expresses concerns that if the Sabre Raven MK2 does not have the same double EMP functionality, it may disappoint players who value the ship for its unique capabilities. SaltEMike stresses the importance of the new ship being a near-exact copy of the original Sabre Raven to preserve its appeal as the best EMP ship in the game. He dismisses suggestions that the new ship could have different functionalities, such as being a racing ship, emphasizing that players are drawn to the Sabre Raven for its EMP abilities rather than its appearance.
SaltEMike touches on the potential marketing strategy of re-releasing existing ship models with slight variations to generate revenue for Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). He acknowledges the need for CIG to make money but expresses indifference towards the re-packaging of ships as long as they remain valuable and usable in-game. He dismisses criticisms of CIG’s marketing tactics, comparing them favorably to other companies’ practices and emphasizing the practicality of re-releasing ships for profit.
The discussion shifts to the community’s heightened interest and debate surrounding the Sabre Raven MK2, with players expressing strong opinions on what the new ship should offer. SaltEMike finds it amusing how players who may never use the ship’s EMP capabilities are still eager to acquire it due to its visual appeal. He observes the extensive conversations and speculations within the community regarding the new ship, contrasting it with other gameplay-related discussions.
SaltEMike concludes by playfully mentioning the new ship’s potential name, the Sabre Raven Firebird, and comments on the humorous engagement of developers in the ship’s release. He reflects on the community’s focus on ship aesthetics and acquisition, contrasting it with more critical gameplay discussions. Overall, SaltEMike’s commentary provides insights into the community’s anticipation and expectations surrounding the Sabre Raven MK2 and the dynamics of ship releases within the Star Citizen universe.