New Star Citizen Ship: ARES (Video)

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It's pretty, it's sexy, and I damn well know that the sound that tri barrel will make is going to addictive. But, this ship just isn't for me. I'm already sitting on a Super Hornet, Saber, and Warden. Ideally I wanted the Ares to be a competitor to the Vanguard. I.E. A long range heavy fighter with living accommodations, a turret, weapon/armor racks, player storage (not scu storage), and a place to put mission items and droppables. Something that could lead a fleet, or escort a long range exploration mission, not be a ship that has to rely on a capital ship to survive anything more than a quick engagement. The fact that the Ares is just a flying gun is cool but not what I was hoping for.

Yep, the Vanguard is still in a class of its own and honestly, it does it well. I would add the Freelancer MIS and Defender to the group of long-range support/escort, but the Vanguard is still at the top of the list. The only issue is if someone brings in dedicated fighters with their Kraken then you'll be hard-pressed to win that engagement.
 

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I love the color scheme of the Inferno, but I prefer Ion for the additional equipment plus the savings on ammo. Personally, I wish that we could get either ship in either color scheme & I'd rather have twin S6 weapons flanking the cockpit instead of a single S7 on 1 side. I know that's mostly an aesthetic thing, but if you had the lasers with their timing alternating then that could bring some serious thunderbolts.
 

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I love the color scheme of the Inferno, but I prefer Ion for the additional equipment plus the savings on ammo. Personally, I wish that we could get either ship in either color scheme & I'd rather have twin S6 weapons flanking the cockpit instead of a single S7 on 1 side. I know that's mostly an aesthetic thing, but if you had the lasers with their timing alternating then that could bring some serious thunderbolts.
I'd have no complaints about that. Serious "whomp whomp whomp".
Talking about sounds, these things better sound freaking cool.
If only i wasnt doing a renovation on my house costing me thousands of dollars this would be an option haha.
I used credit. Melted a Valk and upgraded a DF 2 pack.
 

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I'd have no complaints about that. Serious "whomp whomp whomp".
Talking about sounds, these things better sound freaking cool.

I used credit. Melted a Valk and upgraded a DF 2 pack.
Well i have the exploration pack with the terrapin and i want to swap out my terrapin for it but i highly doubt they will..... If not i'll just wait to see if i get my 7k for my insurance on time and i'll get it off that just annoying.
 

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Not a bad looking ship. Hmmm, Where have i seen that look before. Never mind. I'll be happy withe my Mercury. But this one was probably the closet I've ever come to pulling the trigger.
I might be set. But....
 
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I'd have no complaints about that. Serious "whomp whomp whomp".
Talking about sounds, these things better sound freaking cool.

I used credit. Melted a Valk and upgraded a DF 2 pack.
Yeah I might melt my Valk, with the Cit-Con skin, as I don't need it. I suppose I was a little relaxed at Cit-Con 2018 when I bought it. But still I prefer the Mercury for my needs.
 
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Yeah I might melt my Valk, with the Cit-Con skin, as I don't need it. I suppose I was a little relaxed at Cit-Con 2018 when I bought it. But still I prefer the Mercury for my needs.
How much was the Valk with Citizen-con skin when you bought it?
Edit: I haven't tried flying her, but I hear it's pretty damn amazing. I'd love to take one for a spin, see how she sails.
 
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Excellent video. I picked up the Ares Inferno and Ion. Just the base paint jobs of each, which seemed best for me.

Interesting how CIG defined such different roles for the same ship hull just by swapping out a big gun. Of course that led me to need get both.
 
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