Star Citizen Mercury Star Runner Giveaway

Richard Bong

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I knew thats what the Mercury was missing, having 52-odd missiles!

(although Corsair > Connie, I'll die on this hill)
The Corsair is Drake, and I have an irrational hatred for all things drake except the Dragonfly. :)

I was thinking about the guns, well the guns and the line:
When you think handsome bounty hunter making his own way in a galaxy of enemies, you think the Constellation.
 

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MSR is basically a super fast boi isn't it?

I expect decent shields, speed, and pop guns on it.
It does have same cargo capacity as the Connie and is faster and more agile to.
so yeah I'd call it a super fast boi indeed ha ha
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MSR is basically a super fast boi isn't it?

I expect decent shields, speed, and pop guns on it.
Unless things have changed from the Q&A it's supposed to fall squarely between the Cutlass and Freelancer in terms of speed (SCM specified) and handling.

Now it could have a crazy fast max speed/cruise speed, whatever you wanna call it. Like how the Carrack is equally fast as a Gladius for....some indiscernible reason.

One thing is for sure: people are going to be mad no matter how it turns out! I suspect people will be salty over the armament (or lack thereof).
 

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Unless things have changed from the Q&A it's supposed to fall squarely between the Cutlass and Freelancer in terms of speed (SCM specified) and handling.

Now it could have a crazy fast max speed/cruise speed, whatever you wanna call it. Like how the Carrack is equally fast as a Gladius for....some indiscernible reason.

One thing is for sure: people are going to be mad no matter how it turns out! I suspect people will be salty over the armament (or lack thereof).
The biggest complaint, "but, but , but I can't solo it."
 

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And here I solo my Carrack, even if Pico says they are a great co-pilot.

I do have to admit that I have been pondering upgrading my Andromeda to a Mercury given i also have a Phoenix but I don't know what I would do with the Mercury.
I don't see the Mercury as an upgrade. I do see it as, potentially, non-redundant next to my Andromeda.

For me, the Andromeda stays. The fate of the Mercury is up to future gameplay and far from certain. :)
 

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Let's see...!

Mercury have same cargo capacity as a connie..
larger smuggler cargo space
and ability to transport and scan data running
and it got a checkerboard table
and it's faster more agile... etc. etc..

Why would one want to keep a connie over a Mercury I don't get... The fire power?? pffft ha ha ha connie turn like a school buss....

So what good is the fire power against a more agile ship like a Mercury, Vanguard etc.. etc.. ... eeeh!...

I know!.. it's zip cero nada.. HA HA HA 🤪


CHEERS! 🍻
 
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Let's see...!

Mercury have same cargo capacity as a connie..
larger smuggler cargo space
and ability to transport and scan data running
and it got a checkerboard table
and it's faster more agile... etc. etc..

Why would one want to keep a connie over a Mercury I don't get... The fire power?? pffft ha ha ha connie turn like a school buss....

So what good is the fire power against a more agile ship like a Mercury, Vanguard etc.. etc.. ... eeeh!...

I know!.. it's zip cero nada.. HA HA HA 🤪


CHEERS! 🍻
And here is why the Connie is not being replaced by the Mercury, for me.

It isn't my primary combat ship, neither would be.
4 Size 4 Gimballed weapons vs. 2 Size 2, in case I actually have to shoot someone. (The defensive turrets are the same.)
Exploration grade sensors.
52 missiles vs. 4.
Merlin Scout.
Life Support and long range capacity for 4 vs. 3.
All without giving up carrying the same amount of cargo.

As for agility, you are more agile than a Connie, but it isn't a Connie that you have to be more agile than. :}

Since it isn't in game, I am not convinced data running is worth the effort. (Then again, I am not convinced it isn't, which is why the Mercury is likely to survive this anniversary sale.)

Most importantly, though,

When you think handsome bounty hunter making his own way in a galaxy of enemies, you think the Constellation.
and

Constellations are beloved by smugglers and merchants alike because they are modular, high powered… and just downright iconic-looking.
(Apparently the Connie can be used for smuggling.)
 
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I think an interesting thing to note is that the mercurary has 5 computers more than any other small to medium ship - which should allow you to (eventually) slave all turrets to auto blade so you can effectively solo the ship. Maybe not offensively, but defendively - I agree the 2 x S2 for the pilot are weak compare to the connie and feelancer max. I guess it all revolves around the looks, the feels when flying and the datarunning whenever that appears.
 

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I think an interesting thing to note is that the mercurary has 5 computers more than any other small to medium ship - which should allow you to (eventually) slave all turrets to auto blade so you can effectively solo the ship. Maybe not offensively, but defendively - I agree the 2 x S2 for the pilot are weak compare to the connie and feelancer max. I guess it all revolves around the looks, the feels when flying and the datarunning whenever that appears.
From the Q&A I thought it said that some of those computers were specifically for data running, so not sure if you will be able to use them all for Blades. I could be wrong though (most likely am to be honest!).
 

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And here is why the Connie is not being replaced by the Mercury, for me.

It isn't my primary combat ship, neither would be.
4 Size 4 Gimballed weapons vs. 2 Size 2, in case I actually have to shoot someone. (The defensive turrets are the same.)
Exploration grade sensors.
52 missiles vs. 4.
Merlin Scout.
Life Support and long range capacity for 4 vs. 3.
All without giving up carrying the same amount of cargo.

As for agility, you are more agile than a Connie, but it isn't a Connie that you have to be more agile than. :}

Since it isn't in game, I am not convinced data running is worth the effort. (Then again, I am not convinced it isn't, which is why the Mercury is likely to survive this anniversary sale.)

Most importantly, though,



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(Apparently the Connie can be used for smuggling.)
Just wanted to add the Connie can carry a rover.

Aesthetically, for me I really like the Mercury over the Connie, I just am not sure what use I would have for the Mercury. Not that I see myself having any more use for the Connie its just one of those iconic ships that I picked up from the start and have kept ever since.
 

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From the Q&A I thought it said that some of those computers were specifically for data running, so not sure if you will be able to use them all for Blades. I could be wrong though (most likely am to be honest!).
A pair of medium computers can run 4 turrets, per the Hammerhead Q&A. Now a medium computer has 4 blade slots, per concept art, so how that works is an open question.
 

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Just wanted to add the Connie can carry a rover.

Aesthetically, for me I really like the Mercury over the Connie, I just am not sure what use I would have for the Mercury. Not that I see myself having any more use for the Connie its just one of those iconic ships that I picked up from the start and have kept ever since.
They are both supposed to be able to carry a Rover. :)
 
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