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It's also really interesting with the Galaxy recently being shown as one of the ships you could use to build bases, when that feature finally comes

One of the things I absolutely love about the Galaxy is that the Bridge is not in the front, its in a traditional position and that just feels right.

..and the concept art team hears the screams of thousands of wallets, crying out in pain.... curse you concept art team. Dam that ship looks good.

I'm loving this series. Very soothing narrative voice, and I appreciate the balance you maintain of responsible skepticism without being cynical, and hopefulness without being overly optimistic.

Yeah that ship concept got me. I am not one for putting money down on concept ships but seeing the potential of this ship and me wanting a less combat focus play style I thought this was the ship I wanted to make my big ship of the fleet. And also the fact that I get a $600 carrack for a loaner for who knows how long really sealed it for me.

You apparently missed something in IAE2952. While they claimed that the prototype was missing, if you watched the Jax videos, at the end when he's rescued by Bob, you can see that the Galaxy prototype is behind him, apparently stolen by pirates who took it to Pyro to sell.

I don't play Star Citizen yet because I am ppor, but out of all the ships I've seen this is my favorite looking. It reminds me of my favorite ship in Elite Dangerous the Anaconda.

You are quite literally my FAVOURITE star citizen youtuber. Keep up the great work!!

I decided to check youtube if there was anything interesting while gaming, and my my what a surprise, 6 mins ago a new drydock upload by Farrister, what a wonderful day. Edit: Considering it's basically just a bigger better andromeda (if fully crewed), I feel like they could've at least kept the central/spine turret pilot controlled and only put the other 2 turrets on the wings as remote, so the pilot still has some firepower like an andromeda, msr or corsair, but group-play is promoted by giving the turrets heavy firepower. Also considering it's size (and cost) I figured it would at least get 2x large shield generator like the 600i or carrack, even the corsair and andromeda each have 1x S3(L) shield gen, and they're medium ships which are also 33% cheaper, it's just weird that the galaxy only has 1, unless it gets a ton more hull HP I guess. I agree with the cargo choice, doesn't really make much sense to get it for that, and the you said there's not really an equal medical offering, but I think that would be the apollo variants, in a pure sense I think the only reason to get the galaxy is as a mobile refinery (since it can both store raw and refined materials at teh same time). The only kind of people I see buying the ship are ones such as myself who think the angular RSI design is just awesome, maybe even replace your hercules with this as your hauler if you prefer an RSI hauler instead of circular CI or phallic MISC, or finally the the kind of player who prefers fewer ships, due to it being able to due multiple rules, besides fighting and even defending itself if not fully crewed. I dunno, in hindsight I feel like it's a cool ship, but I should've probably not bought it since I'm not interessed industrial play, already own an M2 for hauling and for medical will get an apollo medivac, the m2 is also a large S5 ship like the galaxy, but gets pilot weapons and 2x S3(L) shield, I know it costs more, but even the C2 gets 2x S5 guns for pilot and double shields... After this retrospective I feel like I should melt my galaxy, but it's CCU'd, fml.

I'm glad i purchased a Galaxy, now that we know about the base building module.

These drydocks on the concepts are quite enjoyable, thank you for the content, looking forward to more. cheers

Grabbed one during the concept sale. Glad this video exists; helps me assemble my fleet better now. Great Stuff. 👌😎🚬

Great video! I unmelted a CCU to one after it featured so heavily in the base building segment of Citizencon. Building up to Large size base structures is FAR more tempting than the modular options previously offered to me.

I really appreciate this video, especially having on of these beauties in drydock myself!

This was great, thanks Farrister!😊

Would love to see a Drydock episode for the Orion!

Great episode! And what a good looking ship that is. I was expecting a bit more shielding though. Maybe that will change as the development progresses along. Thanks for the video, Farrister!

Galaxy seems like it will be a great ship, should be fun to crew one day.

This and the Perseus are easily the best looking ships in the game (well, when they arrive lol). I don't care what anyone else say.

YES YES YES, thank you Farrister for the review of the RSI Galaxy!!

Thank you Farrister for another great review!

Neat observation from what you said about the cargo option: You can bring a vehicle onboard and transfer cargo from vehicle to scout ship, from inside the ship, since the vehicle/cargo bay is connected to the hangar. That's something that the Polaris and Odyssey can do as well.

The more i think about the Galaxy the more i want it.

I like the drydock series. Great video.

You are an eloquent disclaimer master.. I like the Galaxy. A medium support ship. Good versatility and maybe more modules coming up for it. It'll probably be one of the three ships. I actually put cash out for. first being the Cutlass B of course. Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next in this series 🪐

This is perfect for a small org it has a Refinery to obtain recourses, medical to heal during war times, a cargo area to transport goods and hinted from CitizenCon base building. All important to make money, protect, gain recourses and build

So keen for this ship!

Given the general lack in combat spec (undersized/numbered shield, no pilot guns, relatively small missile capacity, questionable rear coverage), it almost feels like this ship's base stats are designed with the possibility of a combat module in mind

I have this ship in my buybacks. Waiting to see how it pans out. Love the style of it from what we have seen.

I love the series, and excited for the Galaxy. I may even try it as a solo cargo hauler.

Some nice thoughts here Farrister, thank you. I believe that the Galaxy is going to be an incredibly important ship for the community. Not only is it going to add a beautiful looking ship, it may well be the first ship to truly support modular design. Devs suggest once Polaris is out, the Galaxy and Perseus will be next. I’m hoping the Devs can learn enough with the modules on the Galaxy to start applying promised modules on other ships already out and pledged ships yet to be created.

I see that ship as a support ship for fleets/Orgs. With the cargo module and the hangar we are able to resupply for example a Idris/Polaris etc., so they do not need to leave the operation zone. So ARGO Cargos or C8 can transfer the supplies between ships. The Galaxy only misses some more jumpseats, so that we also can transport new crews for the ships which we are resupplieing.

Can't wait to use this ship as an intermediate construction ship or crafting ship

I am not one to buy non-flyable ships, let alone concepts. However, I picked up a Galaxy for a few reasons. First: Each member of the crew has their own private warters to call their own, making it a place you can actually LIVE, long term. Second: Modularity - yes, right now it's a pipe dream, but once it is released, it means this ship can do whatever the crew decides to do, either as a single crew, or in support of larger organization needs. Third: Size - It is 'right sized' for the crew - big enough to support a 6-man crew and give them all plenty of jobs to do, but small enough not to be overwhelmed if only one or two people are online to operate the ship for it's configured function. Fourth: It was 'Right priced', if you buy without the modules, like I did. It's cheap enough to afford to buy a true, live-in multi-crew ship, but not get overwhelmed by the cost of investing in something so big, you'll never be able to truly use it even if you're just online solo.

The Galaxy is far more compelling now that we know it will have a base builder module, putting it one tier below the Pioneer.

I think this ship is the test bed for the modularity that will come with more complex ships like the Carrack and Cat.

i like this new Format of Contnet. I like to see more like this!

The Galaxy looks great, but the sleek, sexy and aggressive styling is incongruous with the role of the ship. I would have suggested a more industrial look, and keep this design for a five crew mercenary corsair or fast attack gunboat.

when i first saw the Galaxy, i was more 'Meh!' but the more i hear about and see the ship the more I feel like it could become part of my fleet... at least until the Odyssey comes in... and maybe even still after depending on how my ship list is looking and funds at the time 🙂but the biggest selling point for me is that medical module and the modular design... something i know the Retaliator will benefit from, modules that is... thanks for another on point and awesome video Farrister, i look forward to the next one 🙂

I was fortunate enough to win a Galaxy Hope package in a raffle and it's single-handedly got me excited for mobile hospital gameplay for orgs. The Apollo had me looking forward to medical, but the Galaxy operates closer to the scale a Carrack does, and crews of 4-6 are gonna be pretty common out there.

I bought a galaxy and it’s modules for 3 reasons, 1 it’s modularity 2 it’s org focus in mining and medical 3 it looks freaking sick

I do really like the design of the galaxy from what ive seen. Definitely thinking of upgrading my connie to it.

The galaxy is my one large ship ill be happy when it releases. Im anxious to see what other modules it will have ive got cargo and medical and will acquire the base building module when it releases im hoping my reclaimer will work side by side with it for construction materials for base building. And who knows cig might release a battle pack modules or a merc module with cells to hold bounties. There is a lot cig could do with this ship over the years

I'mm so excited for this one! They already have my money for it and all modules. Maybe you could transfer a module to another location, similar to claiming a ship somewhere else. that way it would only be a matter of time. More modules would be great of course, maybe a scientific one and a combat one with more shields and weaponry. or even a dronebay to repair, rearm and refuel smaller fighters. There is potential here and I almost cannot wait! Beautiful ship this one!

Great video!!! I literally NEED!!! this ship now 😂😂😂

Didn't realize just how much open space is still in the cargo module after you fill up the grid. If you are feeling risky you could probably haul more than the c2

I have an oddball fleet lol. I own my starter Aurora, an M50, 2 Connie variants, Drake Caterpillar, my Reclaimer. I also have a Saber and Vulcan that my brother bought for me. There might be 1 or 2 that I forgot. For concepts I have an Apollo, and of course my complete Endeavor master set. I favor ships that will do medical, science, exploration and overall fleet support, but do not (myself) purchase combat focused ships, with my money. So I could see this "jack-of-all trades, master of non" RSI Galaxy being a good addition to my fleet, for medical use, if it releases before the Apollo. If so, I'll buy a medical variant. Very insightful video. Thanks!

The RSI Galaxy is a beautiful ship, but a bit out of my budget. I like it and it's modularity. I can see the potential for it. Thanks for reviewing it Farrister, The video was great as usual. Take care my friend, fly safe, and I'll see you in the verse.

Medical Galaxy with Medical Pisces, and if they do end up making a medical URSA, the Galaxy w/Med Bay Module Could be a pretty OP hospital.

I like the Galaxy and look forward to seeing it in game. I also want to see the loosely related ship, “The Endeavor.”

Thank you for a great review of what is known about this ship, Farrister. Kudos! I love the looks of this ship and would have loved it to be at least close to be a C2 or a caterpillar competitor (with the cargo module of course) - specced to soloable (as a normal Truckdriver is). Alas, as others state - the (oddly) lack of protection as well as lacking pilot guns rules this out... at least with the current specs. Maybe some modules gives extra options? Like another shield-slot that comes with the cargo-module? ;) It will continue to be one of my dream ships aesthetically - but show-stopped by specs.

As a medical ship, I know a few other medical players still lean toward the Apollo. Just in terms of price, a non-Warbond Apollo Triage is $250 to the Galaxy's $470 (ship + medical module) or as good as half the price. The Galaxy has more combat ability, extant docking facilities, and all three bed types, but each of the three medical bays of the Galaxy medical module is equivalent to one of the two Apollo medical bays. Those advantages are nothing to sneeze at, but I still feel like the Galaxy's flexibility of role means it has less flexibility within its role. The Apollo can carry two T1 beds to the Galaxy's single one, or four T2 beds for four respawning facilities to the Galaxy's three (1x T1 and 2x T2) - if the T2 beds lose respawning (which is possible; the Apollo looks to be the first ship with a T1 bed) then the Apollo with two T1 beds is suddenly twice as effective.

Fuck yes!!! "Iv been looking forward to this" -count dooku

Great video, as always. However, you forgot to mention the Galaxy-class will feature saucer separation, along with holodecks and a fish tank in the Ready-room.

The bridge on that is what the Polaris should have in my opinion. I want a galaxy with a hangar bay!

cool tech demo

We need to talk about the cargo module loading cranes! For anyone that has ever watched container ships load and unload, I can picture how incredibly fast the central cargo module will be for this purpose. The cranes can quickly move the containers to either place them on the central elevator or pick them up off the central elevator to stack on either side of that bay. This is a distinct advantage over the Hercules in this role (as a container mover - orbital station to most likely larger cities/outposts). On the flip side, no large vehicles, which is better suited to the Herc. This is why I love Star Citizen - the module doesn't invalidate the Hercules or vice versa, they are just good at different things. :)

This ship is actually just a love letter to the elite dangerous acaconda, easy ccu for me to get a respawn ship for me and the boys.

I really liked the modularity, even if I'm not convinced that we're getting to see the ship anytime before release or even some time thereafter.

I would like to see a command and control module, with remote sensor drones that can be deployed to 25km out, and give a 3d sort of Homeworld 2 style fleet command console, where org fleets can direct the flow of battle. I would be important to protect this asset and when lost the tide of the battle could change drastically..

Thought of another role, it could have a munitions factory to support a battle fleet by acting as a rearming ship. Uses raw material to craft missiles and munitions, with docking collar underneath to restock allied ships

Beautiful yet so very poorly thought out. Rather than one, large, swappable chunk that forces the ship to lean heavily into a single role, it should have been designed with space for between 3 and 5 smaller modules that can be put together in a large number of ways. This would have turned the Galaxy chassis into a custom player ship that can be geared for any variety of roles as well as a multirole focus or something in between. Despite the beautiful external hull, they’d each be considered unique to the purposes of the group that uses them. Eg: an explorer might want an expanded housing, scanner room, cargo space and med bed. A combat support might want extra room for troops, an armory, a fighter/vehicle hangar and an engineering station. These are just off the top of my head to give the gist of it. A ship customised in such a way would not be constantly returning to swap out its role entirely because it would already suit the focus of the group that uses it. It was a lost opportunity and I doubt they’ll be heavily used past the honeymoon stage soon after it is flyable.

I really wish the galaxy could hold a prospector / future single seat miners. Of course, when I pledged it it could, but that was apparently a typo. :(

Update on the Galaxy from Citizencon 2023: ● The Galaxy will be the next big ship from RSI after the Polaris (which itself is scheduled to be released within the next 12 months) ● The Galaxy will have a fourth module: Base building, allowing you to construct everything up to Large (but not XL) base parts. Thus bridging the gap between smaller solutions (a ground-based vehicle) and the Pioneer.

i had asked for a drydock on this ship on the last one, i really want this ship, its so cool, i really want it for cargo

I really like the design of the galaxy but when they did it wrong by making in more like a cargo runner, low key disappointed about it, but since its not in the verse yet I'll reserve my judgement of it, as it is, the crusader A ships are looking more like a ship that I would use as a daily driver. Great informative video Farrister 🤟😀

would be really cool if we could get an extra large hangar module that simply extends the rear hangar to fit something like a Gladius or F7C

I have a CCU waiting, but don't like the one shield gen. I am hoping it has armor to compensate. Also it should have enough computer power to slave/blade the front turret to the pilot or maybe 2 automated, like the point defence on the Perseus.

What I want to know and be sure of is if attaching AI blades to the turrets would allow all 3 of them to be slaved to the pilot (which would mean a massive forward firepower of 6 size 5 weapons).

I think they have it ready more than they tell us. The colors on this match the Zeus MK2 MR. Thats probably done on purpose. I would love to see the Zeus MK2 along this one.

Sounds perfect to support the Orion, whenever that will be done

I upgraded my Valkrie to this. It's totally worth it. Between this ship and my Carrack all i need is a Bengal and im all set 😆 🤣

The best thing about the galaxy is that its loaner is a carrack. If you want a carrack but can't afford the $600, buy a base galaxy with no modules for $380 and you'll have a half(ish) price carrack for at least 2 years, probably longer.

Do we know if the galaxy has the same mobile respawn capabilities as the carrack when the med bay module is equipped

Does Talon fit officialy into the hangar (with spawn)? For the talon is consideret as an XXS/S1 ship.

I really hope I get one as my Endeavour loaner since it is closer to size and role than the starfarer

I wonder if them modules came with lti, i don't remember more importantly will the base building module come with lti when its released seperate of the ship.

Fun video. I’ve been doing some salvage, and thought this ship was a coming ship intended as a mobile dry dock to repair ships instead of scrapping them. Any news about that game loop?

Sub capital sounds amazing

Love the "Drydock" series. Appropriately titled... sounds rough.

I wish they'd add a ramp to the back of the ship to support ground vehicles. I want this ship so bad!! But my currency is so weak

To be honest, the deciding factor for me personally to buy this ship was its resemblance to Imperial Star Destroyers....

Its a fun ship with purpose. Just needs to be in game to enjoy it.

The comment about the prototype being missing was referring to it being stolen by bandits at Ruin Station.

mhm i dont find the ship in the store anymore will it come back before release?

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I do belive they talked about a combat modul for it to, but not exactly what. My wish would be automated combat drone bay. The consept skin/paint is called Protector.. Im sure the combat modul Will be something New.

For a ship that size the missile count to have 4 size 2 should be illegal to have should 28 minimum or 34 count at best with multi targeting equip wit that large computer and radar. firing more then 4 missile at a time suggesting 8 minimum 12 maximum. Honestly that should be standard for Connie size and up

I think I will stick with the Aurora LN I bought for $35 9 years ago, thanks haha

id get one if they let us use the two turrets of to the side whilst in the pilot seat of course until u get people to man them etc.

I'm glad the Polaris and Perseus are the priority now. Those two are the biggest ships in my fleet.

I find it perplexing that medical bed tiers work exactly the reverse of how game features are presented. T1 is best in medical, T3 worst....when it comes to game features T0 is the basic implementation and anything later is better.

I think that the difference between the Galaxy and the Carrack is that while they're both suited to work on the fringe, the Galaxy is less suited to take damage and mote flexible, whereas the Carrack is designed to take a beating way the hell out there and still come back. Basically, "close fringe" versus "far fringe".

Is the Galaxy becoming available to buy (and with a discount) for the next IAE next week?

now after CitizenCon, Can be used to build S to L stuff on your outpost

In my opinion the Galaxy should come with atleast a small sickbay with a T3 bed by default considering its size and crew capacity and since there is enough unused deadspace in the ship for them to utilize anyway. It doesn't make sense that I need to install a whole flying hospital into my ship only to have a single bed, unless I park a C8R Medical Pisces in the rear hangar.

I want this so bad with the medical module.

You made a "mistake" with the assumption that only the Hope class would be a comparison for medical gameplay: you forgot about the Apollo, but it was a great video :-) Keep up the good work.

Apollo (also still in concept): Am I a joke to you for comparable medical gameplay options?

I can’t wait to see this ship in game. I love my carrack but the galaxy looks like a real star ship and it’ll put the carrack to shame