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My History with Star Citizen

I haven't found a game worth my time since Star Wars Galaxies and I deeply wish Star Citizen to fill that void.

I've been a Star Citizen backer for a long time. I was an original backer in 2012 but lost my credentials and lost track of which email address I opened that original backer account with (at this point in my life I wasn't using a password manager!). After a lot of frustration and also excitement I opened a new account in 2016 that is now my main account. Joyfully and sadly, I regained access to the email account that happened to be my original backer account email, but I had already started investing much more into my newer account. CIG refuses to merge my accounts in any way.

Over the years, ship sales have allowed me to invest a lot into this game's development. I consider these investments as meaningful investments as a gamer and as someone who wants to contribute to the idea of what this game aims to become for the entire gaming industry. Here's my current fleet in my main account as of October 2024.

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My Professions & Fleet

My primary profession will be as an Explorer: deep space exploration, information broker, and covert intelligence gatherer. My secondary profession will be Medical: fleet medic and deep space rescue operations.

I have invested in two copies of certain ships that I think i'll really enjoy and depend on. The main reason for this is because the Persistent Universe will be massive, and I plan on having multiple homes at different "ends" of the galaxy. It's not feasible for me to have easy access to my favorite ships. And, um, yeah, I have five 600i's so far.

Lastly, I am not cognitively limited by popular expectations of how to use certain ships. For example, I've listed the Nautilus, Mustang Delta, Persius, and Polaris as exploration ships, and I explain why below.

Exploration

Aegis Nautilus

The main reason I am curious about the Naut is because of its defensive capabilities combined with its exploration-capable components. I think of it as an exploration ship with heavy armor. For example, exploration near Stars, radioactive nebulae, or in asteroid belts. Think, like, a bigger Terrapin.

Exploration-related components for comparison with the Carrack, Odyssey, Perseus, and Polaris:

I should note that the RSI page for the Naut contains different informatoin from the original concept brochure, like with the number of fuel tanks being 1x on the page but 2x in the brochure.

Anvil Carrack Expedition w/ C8X Pisces Expedition (x2)

I'm hoping for big things with the Carrack, but I know that I won't be able to fully appreciate its potential until there are multiple star systems to fly through. And, of course, after it gets all of its promised features.

Exploration-related components for comparison with the Nautilus, Odyssey, Perseus, and Polaris:

Consolidated Outland Mustang Delta

While the Delta is intended for light combat, I plan on using it exclusively as a small, stealth information gatherer. I am also curious about the Mirai Fury. The smaller, the better, but it will depend on what can emit the smallest signal while still having a small radar and computer. Both the Delta and the Fury have excellent cockpit views!

Consolidated Outland Pioneer

One of my most favorite parts about Star Wars Galaxies was decorating my home with all of the rare loot I found or rare armor and weapons I had made, and base/outpost/city building with my guild. I invested in a Pioneer within the first minute of it launching and was so excited to do so (the purchase date on my pack is later becasue I melted it at one point then repurcahsed it). While the Pioneer is not made to explore, building bases in parts of the universe will be a critial aspect of security and sustainability in a region.

MISC Endeavor (x2)

I have one Endeavor Master Set and another Endeavor with what is effecively its own Master Set of LTI pods. I list one under Exploration and one under Medical. With an exploration variant I'll be very keen on understanding and using the Telescope pod. So much about this ship is currently unknown, I expect it will be one of the very last early ships to be made.

MISC Odyssey (x2)

I think, currently, the Odyssey is my most favorite ship. I think it will beat out the Carrack because of its ability to be self-sustainable in terms of fuel. However, the Carrack is due for major updates and the Odyssey isn't even out. One big reason why the Odyssey and the Carrack are exciting is because of their ability to be a remote base of operation.

Exploration-related components for comparison with the Nautilus Carrack, Perseus, and Polaris:

Origin 315p Explorer (x2)

I'm a big fan of Origin and while I love the 100-series, the 300 series are much more useable. I'm hoping that the 315p will be both a small utilitarian ship and a meaningful explorer when it comes to getting into tight spaces.

Origin 600i Exploration Module (x4)

I was so incredibly hyped for the 600i when it launched. I posted the most popular Reddit thread about it right before it launched, tracking all of the information that was out about it. I plan on using the 600i as my daily driver. I hope. I know that its a rather large ship, and I won't be able to park it in an Odyssey or Carrack. So plans could change.

RSI Perseus

Again, I'm not cognitively limited in expected use cases. I invested in a Perseus because its a large warship centered on patrol. As a patrol ship it is expected to come with a good radar, fuel tanks and drives. A smaller Polaris. I am curious about how it can and will be used for exploration in more hostile regions.

Exploration-related components for comparison with the Nautilus, Carrack, Odyssey, and Polaris:

RSI Polaris

Like the Nautilus, the Polaris is a patrol ship, meaning it's intended to scan for stuff and travel longer distances. Again, I am curious about how it can and will be used for exploration in more hostile regions. I don't care at all about its torpedos, unless I can launch probes into deep space.

Exploration-related components for comparison with the Nautilus, Carrack, Odyssey, and Perseus:

Large "exploration" ships comparison

Is there a clear winner? Absolutely not. Although, the Carrack, Odyssey, and Polaris will have med beds, and I'll be very pissed off if large military ships like the Nautilus and Perseus don't have med beds of any kind. But look at the capitol class radar on the Polaris! And not all regions are safe for solo ship exploration. The type and quality of a component should significantly change how well a traditional combat ship performs in exploration, simply shifting drive and tank classes from miliitary to industrial should help. Since I have all of these ships, and even some doubles, borrowing components from exploration ships and putting them in traditionally combat ships will work. Then keep the military components on board as backups!

Medical

Anvil C8R Pisces Rescue (x2)

The Pisces Rescue is just going to be a heavily used ship in all kinds of gameplay. I expect them to be valuable ships in and around my Endeavors.

MISC Endeavor (x2)

While I will aim to avoid direct conflict in Star Citizen, I do plan on being critical support for battles. This includes being a respawn point in regions of conflict, especially for those that my guild(s) and org(s) are involved with.

RSI URSA Medivac (x2)

Like the Pisces Rescue, the "Nursa" is going to be an indespesible vehicle for all types of gameplay.

General

Aopoa Nox Kue (x5)

I just think this bike is the sexiest bike. Xi'An tech ftw. I got the original concept 5-pack and I had Conceirge Support make the four normal Nox's into Nox Kues.

Crusader Mercury Star Runner (x2)

The MSRs are really exciting ships. They seem to be the Millenium Falcon of Star Citizen, and they seem great for information brokering gameplay.

Origin 600i Touring Module (x1)

The 600i Explorer is way more valuable to me since it has cargo space and a med bed. Because I love the 600i platform so much, I'm keeping one Touring just because. However I do have one extra Touring to Explorer CCU just in case, after the 600i rework, it just makes more sense to have yet another 600i Explorer.

Origin 890 JUMP

I wasn't as excited for the 890J as I was the 600i, but I did have to invest in an 890J because of my appreciation for Origin. Since the Origin brand is more on the defensive and survivability side, I see the 890J as being another option for a base of operations. I just hope it won't suck as a deep space explorer.

Defensive

The best defense is a good offense.

Anvil F8C Lightning (x2)

Shockwave paint

Stormfire paint

The hype and rarity for the F8C Lightning got to me and I relished in it. Coincidently, when the Golden Tickets were first lootable around the PU, I was only a couple hundred dollars away from becoming a Wing Commander. So, I ended up investing in both the same week. While I don't plan on dog fighting, like, ever, I do enjoy flying around with strong defensive capabilities. Yes, I plan on getting the third one (via Praetorian) with more Star Citizen backing. They'll all be on display in a hangar.

Crusader Ares Inferno and an Ares Ion

These are just cool, I needed to have one of each.

Industrial

Crusader Genesis Starliner

I'm undecided if I want to have this gameplay. Perhaps I'll loan it to my guild(s) and org(s).

MISC Hull D and a Hull E

I'm very excited about the modular gameplay the Hull series will offer. Meaning, I'm not as excited about cargo hauling by itself. I'm also curious about how these ships might be used without being expanded for cargo given how defensive they will be.

RSI Arrastra

I'm undecided if I want to have this gameplay. Perhaps I'll loan it to my guild(s) and org(s).

RSI Orion

I'm undecided if I want to have this gameplay. Perhaps I'll loan it to my guild(s) and org(s).

Collection Items

Consolidated Outland Mustang Omega: AMD Edition (x2)

I don't plan on racing much in Star Citizen, and I certainly don't plan on racing with these. I just want to put them on display in a hangar because they are beautiful and rare ships.

The Chopping Block

Aegis Redeemer
Aegis Redeemer
Origin 400i

Given the news of upcoming nerfs, the Redeemer and 400i are going in the trash. I completely reject what CIG is doing to these.

Aegis Hammerhead

I simply don't want a Hammerhead anymore. I have to figure out what to upgrade it to since it's part of a pack I will never melt. Probably a Polaris. I was super annoyed that CIG built the Hammerhead around FPS gameplay, and as such, built insecure doors into a ship meant for security.

RSI Aurora LX

This Aurora is just an LTI token that I haven't determined how to use yet.