The video discussed the unveiling of the Drake Ironclad freighter in Star Citizen, a heavily armored cargo ship with various features and a military variant. Additionally, it covered the retirement of the Anvil Hornet Mark 1 series, which will no longer be available for purchase but will remain flyable in-game, with plans for future availability and upgrades.
In this video about Star Citizen, two main topics were discussed. Firstly, the newly revealed Drake Ironclad, a heavily armored freighter larger than the Caterpillar, designed for cargo transport with features like a huge front ramp, retractable roof, and protected cargo bay. The ship has multiple areas including crew accommodation, engineering, cargo bay, and command module. It also has a military variant called the Ironclad Assault for ground assault support. The ship is expected to be priced around $450-$500 and is seen as a progression from smaller cargo ships like the Caterpillar.
Secondly, the retirement of the Anvil Hornet Mark 1 series was announced during the Invictus launch week. The Mark 1 series will no longer be available for sale or pledge, but will remain flyable and supported in-game. Players who had the ship in their web hanger before the announcement will receive a special skin. The Mark 1 series is being retired to make way for the Mark 2 series, which will lead the UEE Navy. The retirement is seen as a way to balance the ships separately in Squadron 42 and introduce rare collectible ships in the persistent universe.
The retirement of the Hornet Mark 1 series has raised questions about its availability and future upgrades. While the Mark 1 Hornets will no longer be available for purchase, there are plans to make them earnable through in-game means in the future. The bespoke mounts of the Mark 1 series will also be available in limited supply in shops. Players will still be able to tune, balance, and upgrade their Mark 1 Hornets, as well as apply existing upgrades to other vehicles. The retirement is part of CIG’s strategy to introduce different versions of ships in the game.
Viewers were encouraged to share their opinions on the Drake Ironclad and the retirement of the Hornet Mark 1 series in the comments. The video also promoted the use of eye tracking software and NordVPN, as well as a giveaway of ships in partnership with the Luna Wolves Star Citizen org. Additionally, viewers were urged to support the channel by liking, subscribing, and becoming a Patreon member. The video concluded with a message of gratitude for the viewers and a reminder to have a great month.