An Architect Reviews the Argo RAFT

[@captc0ck5lap60]

Don't worry about how long it takes to make and edit these videos, Morph. They're the gems of the KZbin SC community, and just like when designing a quality interior for a building, a quality video takes time. Well worth the wait, as always.

[@StarboyXL9]

Not just the SC community. These videos are gems of KZbin.

[@banonymous404]

@@StarboyXL9 I'm from the elite dangerous community and I've really tried this game but my god the grind is hard but I appreciate seeing these vids

[@mossbogger8366]

yea I mean its star citizen, the fans are professional waiters

[@daniellombardi3670]

I imagine the bumpers on top of the cockpit are just there by the thinking: "its a large ship, you gonna have to land on places that are not o large" so they just act as a protection for the cockpit - my guess at least

[@joefarther8652]

That makes sense

[@death13a]

I would love if you put some sorta claws to capture a drifting cargo

[@renshan3657]

Yes, like the parking sensors on the Caterpillar, which I use embarrasingly often.

[@everettbruckerhoff6029]

another option is that it could be best described as a tug, to help capital ships out of dock.

[@amaturesalmon]

it looks like you can hook up a few ships like a train

[@atlantian88]

The airlock faces forward, you would need bumpers to prevent the ship from smashing the cockpit against another ship or station

[@Jbborcherding]

Great observation.

[@arthurryan5629]

Yup, and visually it reminds me of the bumpers on loading docks that 18 wheelers back up into.

[@sabertoothray]

While that would make sense, thats not what they're for. they are purely cosmetic.

[@Jbborcherding]

@@sabertoothray whatever they're for, I agree they look great. A beautifully industrial-designed ship.

[@Morphologis]

That's an excellent proposed use case!

[@Grulz]

i feel like the amount of quantum fuel and the distance this ship could travel is often overlooked, it has 11,000 quantum fuel, so me of the longest jump ranges in the game

[@GodActio]

Swap for an ultra slow quantum drive and you can really push the distance per refuel

[@olegtryniak7528]

It's qt tank capacity is 27,5k, not 11k :)

[@mur4s4m3]

Wait for BMM, that shit is going to has an insane range (despite not the same size)

[@SnprMk7]

Currently, depending on how you derive your ratio to convert ingame distances to ARK Starmap distances, the RAFT is the ONLY ship that can actually make it to Pyro III from anywhere in Stanton. The most generous ratio I could find (I forget which known distance I used, I think PO to NB?) would also let the Herc make it, but nothing else even remotely came close. The RAFT's fuel reserves may be an indication that they've finalized or near enough finalized the distances to the jump points and bodies in Pyro to the point where they can give the RAFT a tank that will reach, to use as a calibration method to adjust all the other tanks once the need to travel to Pyro is required.

[@mur4s4m3]

I wonder why planets still don't orbit around the star so the travel is also impacted by when you travel (pretty like most systems, inertia from rotating around bigger objects prevent planets/moons to be pulled by gravity)

[@Wildjesta]

I love the language you're using for this. Of course, it fits. I am one of those blue collar working people. I've used many of Caterpillar's machines and I've been a trucker for the majority of my working life. So far with what I'm seeing, you are spot on with your descriptions and I show my appreciation of your skill and knowledge with a click of the like button. Another day, another delivery.

[@themountainsleeps]

As a trucker, what speaks to you more: something like the Drake Caterpillar or the Raft, or another ship entirely?

[@Wildjesta]

@@themountainsleeps anything that can haul really feels like it. Pound for pound (SCU for SCU) the Freelancer feels the best because it feels like you load the same amount a tractor-trailer can handle (A bit more to be fair). More kinship with the Freelancer I feel is with the tight living space behind the cockpit which is how it feels in a super sleeper semi truck. Of course, the Freelancer commercial related to truckers too lol. Taking a look at the Hull A - E series... despite them being literal space trains, I also see similarities with trucks in them as well... Space Convoy, perhaps? And also the fact that the cargo containers are exposed. Currently usable, yeah the caterpillar does have VERY close similarities. And between both of them (Caterpillar and Raft - uwu AugustxMira) I don't know if I could pick one over the other, as trucks specialize just as much as these ships do. I've used truck trailers with as many doors on them as a caterpillar, and I've used flatbed truck trailers that can load 3 (small) shipping containers on them (albeit loaded from the top, not the bottom...). Suffice it to say, they're both work horses. Both very trucker friendly. At the end of the day, I would probably be satisfied using either of them to make money. Really depends on how balanced delivery becomes. Naturally, as someone trying to earn money, you go where the money is. (Jastre is a sexy bitch). Right now I'm impressed with how much I'm making with my Carrack. I've had a caterpillar before but I like to switch up my main vehicle and the Carrack has a respawn point on board so it's just a tad more useful at the moment 😉 I love both the Caterpillar and the Raft, of course the Raft is new and when the big cargo update happens I'll definitely be trying it out!

[@shadowdef]

This was a really interesting perspective.

[@justincf7127]

@@shadowdef it really was

[@Wildjesta]

@@themountainsleeps I think I neglected to actually answer your question directly... I guess at the end of the day it's up to what you want to haul. Between the Cat and the Raft, the Cat makes me thing of hauling bulk raw material, like ore or grain/produce. Obviously it is technically more versatile than that. But, with all the ports and ease of access to its storage compartments, along with its overall design and color scheme, makes me thing it would do runs from a mining facility or a produce planet to some sort of factory drop off (and has a very large range allowing it to get to remote locations). The Raft seems more like a ship that would run intermodal cargo from planet to planet in the same solar system on a dedicated route doing drop and hooks since it picks up the big containers directly. Of course, you could always do whatever you want with those ships and fly the one you think looks the coolest!

[@Evilducky200]

wasnt expecting a RAFT review. Very good as I really love the Argo lineup. I want more from Argo!

[@Linuscracked]

I was honestly really hoping for it

[@xenrin]

I would love to see more from Argo as well. Love the industrial design language. Hoping to see a solo mining ship (mini-Mole) and a Raft XL line that could compete with the Misc Hull Cargo ships, Caterpillars, and Hercs. Really a full line of industrial ships including salvage and refueling. I think the orange color is awesome.

[@Evilducky200]

I agree on this as well. A solo miner from Argo would be amazing along with a refueler ship.

[@krozareq]

The MOLE and the RAFT are 2 of my favorite ships. I haven't replaced my MOLE since the wipe but I do miss it, just haven't played as much lately. Such a heavy-duty industrial beast.

[@ralexcraft990]

Argo, the Hummer equivalent of SC

[@Raugharr]

Regarding the bumpers, I could imagine them allowing the Raft to function as an impromptu tug boat for medium to large ships. Or just have them push stuff (debris?) around without loading them into the containers. Or the containers itself perhaps!

[@d2ricci]

That's more of the Argo SRV's function

[@theomnipotent9402]

Could be that the storage containers will be placed/picked up in a certain place and those bumpers will go up against a wall or something like that to help you line up

[@kolman3178]

Sadly those bumpers are just rule of cool and don't have any special capabilities 😞

[@RoballTV]

The QA said the tractor beam can only tow objects of comparable size and/or mass to a fully laden 32scu container. So it looks like it might be possible, but only for smaller ships. :)

[@burningphoneix]

It's so you don't smash the cockpit into a hangar wall 😅

[@LordCritish]

The problem with the Argo Raft is that either the ship looks too large for those three pathetic-undersized containers or vice versa.

[@zoda2195]

My thoughts exactly

[@jde-jj1lu]

Yep

[@SnprMk7]

Looks mean nothing here: it can load a third of its entire load at once, something few other ships can hope to do, and something NOTHING in its capacity size can do at all. (Barring getting a second ship to tractor beam a container into a Freelancer, but then you're *restricted* to a third of its capacity, instead of the whole thing, because it's not meant to handle those containers.) It's perks are the speed at loading and unloading the Hull series, something nothing else can do. There's also rumours it can load the larger Hull-D and Hull-E containers, ofc at the cost of fitting in tight places, not that it would care about that.

[@Spookytooth01]

I would like to think that those containers are not necessarily just for the storage of the smaller containers and that they could be utilised for the loading of larger components, something the likes of the Freelancer etc won’t be able to do. Hopefully transporting goods will expand in the game and involve these larger items, say machinery or weapons, or anything that can’t fit in the small storage boxes we have at present.

[@cannonfutter2935]

Exactly. For a dedicated cargo ship, that really can't be used for anything else, it should be able to hold more cargo. I like the design, but the cargo capacity is just to small

[@Cmoth040]

I love the interior layout of this ship. It feels like an actual ship designed to work in space or reduced gravity. I like to use it when I log out in a ship just because it feels like I should. Even my 600i doesn't actually prompt me to want to live in it. This one does.

[@yoshiegg95]

As someone who had the most fun with cargo missions during the free flight, whilst having a lot of trouble with Aerial combat, along with me really liking the simple living area found in the starting room of the game, and in this ship, this looks like just the ship for me

[@brendanmacey981]

One thing that talks to me about the RAFT is how I could see myself being in it if I was in the SC universe, doing the cargo runs, relaxing as my co-pilot unloads everything with the tractor beam system, riding up the elevator to do maintenance, even rushing to the weapon holders in case of a boarding. It just feels so real

[@JamesWendellDavis]

Man, I'm just starting out in Star Citizen, and I know it's still super early in it development but this will be most likely my favorite game of all time. The first time I entered New Babbage I literally said "Wow" out loud, and smiled and giggle like a child walking around and taking flight for the first time. I appreciate these videos because it gives me a bit more insight into the ships and what they're made for. Thanks for the hard work and all you do!

[@alkohnest]

Eh. Early? Been following this since I was fourteen. I'm 22 now. Wouldn't call it early.

[@PretentiousAdonis]

@@alkohnest By early I think op means that there's just a lot of work left to do on this game, not that it hasn't been in dev for a long time.

[@fdavidmiller2]

@@PretentiousAdonis I don’t think so

[@fdavidmiller2]

It’s been in development for a decade.

[@PretentiousAdonis]

@@fdavidmiller2 👍

[@johnnytrongaming]

Love this slow bus. It honestly flys perfectly for my style. I also particularly love the sound the thrusters make, such a satisfying powerful sound. And those bumpers on the front are for bumping a dock. Similar to what tractor trailers have.

[@Captain_Tankman]

When I first entered the living space on the RAFT I had big Alien Nostromo vibes. Really love where CIG is going with the Argo aesthetics. And as usual amazing video Morph! Looking forward to the next one.

[@billyhyde1415]

When it came out, the RAFT took the spot of my favorite ship that I don't actually own and probably never will. I absolutely adore the interior, especially how the sleeping bunks are at least a little separated from the traffic area in the living quarters, and overall it's a newer ship that has a ton of personality, which I can't say for many of the others. There's a slim chance that I might switch out my Constellation Taurus for a RAFT with the cargo rework, but that's a long way along the road, and that Taurus is my favorite ship that I DO own, and the one that I fly the most.

[@KindredBrujah]

You can't do that as the Connie costs more than the RAFT. You'd need to bank the Connie as store credit, but you only get to do that so many times (just once, as standard).

[@billyhyde1415]

I know, I meant I would drop the connie and upgrade my current token.

[@richardyasushiii3848]

Those "bumpers" at the front and rear look like they're adaptations for allowing a few Argos to link up like a train. Great videos by the way!

[@ludoxz]

upon hearing "Metabolism" my mind went to Metamorphosis, really couldve gone without that reminder

[@STARJUMP_GRIM]

Very cool video Morph! Paul Jones said when i interviewed him that the RAFTs landing struts were inspired a bit by the Tron Recognizer vehicle from the movie. I thought that was a nice touch.

[@fredflint8399]

Ah! Another enjoyable tour through a new ship! It is always nice to see these videos. I once wanted a Origin 600i until you exposed the crew access to a certain area required them to be exposed to the guests on the ship. I never did buy the ship due to that flaw.

[@gboogert]

The bumbers look a lot like what you see in current day harbour tug boats, a way to push larger vessels. Though the cargo section is it's main focus in the current gameplay, you could see these in a orbital shipyard or near station being used to guide larger ships like a merchantman or a hull e into a docking port that would otherwise be difficult to reach. Especially for ships coming in to drydock for repairs you might not want to bet your expensive station on all of the thrusters of the damaged vessel still working fine so you would use a strong little ship to push the big ship into berthing. Double duty in the same context, as it can then also deliver the spare parts and resources needed to build or fix ships in the cargo containers.

[@Gwydion_Wolf]

I think they actually stated in the reveal or the Q&A of the Raft, that the bumpers were purely cosmettic and that they took inspiration from them from things like Train-cars and such that have 'bumpers' on them for parking/storage/staging reasons :D

[@grimalkin8082]

The bumpers remind me of the ones on train cars. maybe the RAFT's are stored parked end to end in rows.

[@NagginNuggs]

One overlooked weapon system (at least until pressurization is introduced) is using the airlock hallway as a shoulder launched missile tube, with crew members in a staggard formation launching their volleys on unsuspecting pirates :-D

[@nevmo]

I got into Star Citizen last November. My first ship was the C.O. Nomad, the pick-up truck of space. Not long after, I discovered the ARGO RAFT. Instantly, I knew I had to have it. I've been flying it ever since. Your description is spot-on and describes exactly why I love it. It feels like an extended cab semi truck, one of the ones with a bed and small living area inside of it, but meant for two people. I've also learned a lot from the comments, like how it has one of the largest quantum ranges currently in the game. I'm so excited for the cargo refactor.

[@domusdebellum3042]

if youre ever worried about how long a video takes you, just consider how long weve been waiting on the game. the most patient community in gaming.

[@karsonkammerzell6955]

At the end of the video you mentioned shipping and it got me thinking. Cargo hauling vs shipping is a distinction, though often used interchangeably, but I can see the difference with the RAFT vs previous hauler ships on offer. The RAFT with the pre-loaded cargo containers really feels like a shipping vessel whereas a ship like the Caterpillar feels more like a cargo hauler in that it is taking individual crates of goods. I think that makes for a very interesting potential in the hauling gameplay loop that has not been explored in other games. For those that wonder the distinction I find between 'cargo' and 'shipping' in terms of hauling goods is that 'cargo' tends to be a vehicle laden with a specific category of goods; typically to a single destination like a retail store. 'Shipping' in terms of hauling goods tends to be a vehicle (think ships in the real world) that are laden with a broad assortment of products; one container might have goods for NIKE, another goods for Intel, and another for goods for Wal-Mart, but all are being shipped on the same craft.

[@ALEXANDER1318]

I think the bumpers above the cockpit are maybe magnetic pads, allowing the ship to act as a tugboat, moving cargobarges, -containers or other ships to the right place that are too big to attach to the mounting points of the RAFT.

[@christianmolick8647]

One subtle detail that did not get mentioned is the difference between the pressurized habitation areas and the rest of the ship. The elevator shaft and top deck are all effectively exterior spaces that require some kind of suit with a helmet in most environments. That may seem like an oversight, but eases getting in and out and adds some interesting details such as multiple gunners being able to aim down the elevator and ladder shafts to mount defense of the ship from the top deck.

[@yowza234]

I'd love to see a return of architect reviews of peoples' builds like with Space and Medieval Engineers like you did back in the day Instantly hit Like on this as it was once again well done

[@DarthPlaya]

The purpose of the front bumpers. Many pilots when landing at open top landing bays, will use the "nose first" or "slot the battery" method for landing. On the Argo RAFT, because of it's design, it looses more thrust than most other ship when transitioning to VTOL. This dramatic loss of lift compared to other ship can be quite surprising to pilots jumping into the RAFT for the first time. The bumpers can save you some damage cost when you forget this characteristic and plant your nose in the hanger floor on a dark stormy night on New Babbage.

[@QuotidianStupidity]

For me, the use of space and the layouts and just the general proportions of the Raft and the 400i are a level above what has been done before - They really are getting better with each iteration and I have high hopes for the 600 rework and the Merchantman

[@MrRolnicek]

Man, this ship's interior really has everything you'd need to film any episode of Red Dwarf you can think of. Except 2 more chairs in the cockpit I guess.

[@simonbellamy67]

Good shout. I was compering it the Nostrono with its utilitarianism. Its much more comparable to Red dwarf.......

[@rabidsushi1925]

Someone probably said this, but the pads above the flight control area are probably for when you're airlocking you don't just smash the glass into the side of a space station or w/e you're docking to. they probably help with the impact of the docking procedure while the airlock thing connects.

[@Arkticus]

What struck me about the RAFT's interior, besides the really nice living quarters, was the sensible circulation. You have two ways of getting around to the second and first floor: the elevator, that also acts as your ground entry point, and a ladder that connects the armour room to the door close to the cargo pod station. Now, this is not the first ship where we have a ladder in addition to the elevator by far, but it is unusual in that the ladder is so far removed from the said elevator, which in my mind is a plus. As I said, this ship has _circulation_ in its pathing, and I just like little things like that. It makes going about your tasks so much nicer, when you don't feel like you're constantly yoyoing between the different monitors and work stations and that one damn entry point that you have to use in order to get around anywhere else. Also, I said during the concept sale, and I hold this pet conspiracy theory to this day. I think the back of the ship is actually ment to be able to extend, just a tine little bit, so that it can fit a fuel container of some kind. No, I don't think this ship meant to be able to refuel anything, but it just seems odd to me to have that skeletonized back area, and only have it carry 3 cargo pods. As I said, this is a conspiracy theory, so take it with as many table fulls of salt as you feel necessary, but I am curious to see if I'm just crazy or if there's more to this ship that we've been lead to believe...

[@tadecker82]

The RAFT makes so much more sense, now that the HULL-C is in game. The HULL-C sits in orbit while a RAFT moves cargo from the planet to the staging area for the HULL-C. Assuming that you only need 1 crew member to operate the RAFT unless you're under fire or dealing with an emergency, the 2 man crew can work in shifts, meaning the RAFT never has to stop moving. You mention "skid steers" and "semi trucks" in the video, but I'm now certain that the RAFT fulfills the role of a cargo crane at an industrial port. If the HULL-C is a cargo freighter (as it's massive 4000+scu cargo capacity suggests), then the RAFT is most certainly the crane for loading and unloading.

[@captainglume]

The cargo loading room/window/console also will control the Tractor beam that grabs the containers and moves them into position. Great review! Lovely. ♥

[@dredgephantom4212]

I had been doing really terribly recently in terms of mental health, I got back into star citizen and started playing with an org, and made one myself with my friends that play. Needless to say, it has helped a lot. Thanks star citizen. Also, amazing video as always morph.

[@ErulianADRaghath]

So this is like a container ship with it's own cranes! While all other cargo ships require a dedicated cargo port with handling equipment, the RAFT can load and unload cargo by itself. I can imagine an offworld shipping company using a fleet of ARGO RAFT and Cargo at different levels of their operation. For example, you could use Cargo to move smaller shipments to a central location to be then moved by a RAFT to a space station, and from their regular cargo ships can take over.

[@Flaky1990]

When I saw the bumpers I figured they were retractable crane arms that would allow the RAFT to move containers in atmosphere like those Ship to Shore container cranes.

[@lagbait3076]

I believe the front bumper is just that, a bumper. Look at the cockpit design itself from the outside and how it is angled. You will be looking down as much as you would be outwards. Being in tight areas to dump or pick up cargo is the nature of the beast. The design of the bridge interior reminds me more of a cockpit for a sawmill, where the user would be situated in a near over head view looking down relying on sensors and on board cameras as well as visual cues. I'm actually pretty impressed with the thought process on this one.

[@Farrister]

Came for the incredible footage with popping colours, stayed for the toilet humour. Shame about the potty language...

[@Morphologis]

Oh no, what have you started

[@jbirdmax]

Sorry, I just couldn’t *waste* this opportunity to *dribble* some puns. When I saw this comment I was *flush* with joy. I figured it couldn’t hurt to *push* for a response, so here I *sit* typing out my shh it, seems to be getting late.

[@wowthatscool1324]

@@jbirdmax aww crap I was gonna squeeze one out but I’m too pooped out from reading ur guys comments

[@jbirdmax]

@@wowthatscool1324 magnificent 😂

[@NinjaFox311]

Ngl that joke was a sh*tty joke

[@dwigtschrude]

I like to think of the Argo as a container ship, and the c2 as one of those high end big rigs with the bedroom inside

[@jonde_o]

I bought RAFT as my early game credit maker and also for support reasons as i plan to use it as an support ship for my flagship BMM as RAFT can help load and unload BMM and also shuttle cargo from BMM to planetside and back to orbit when weather, etc conditions arent ideal for BMM to land. And i presume RAFT could make few credits on busy stations where there is lot of HULL ships etc to unload or just do basic orbit to planetside cargo runs. And it looks awesome its believable ship fitting to the Star Citizen lore and vibe

[@Doom19]

Bumpers like that could serve the purpose of bumpers you see on barges at sea. 'Pushing' certain cargo pieces around, you could have two of these RAFT's on each side of a large cargo piece or structure to accelerate and deccelerate it.

[@CathrineMacNiel]

the RAFT is just the best; it may not have much cargo space (which they could remedy by putting another three boxes underneath) but its super cozy and robust.

[@Quazgar_of_the_North]

Yes - needs more containers. Right now the ship vastly overshadows the cargo.

[@durtyred86]

Those bumpers "bump stops" at the front of the ship have a striking resemblance to the bumpers on the rear of big rigs. This probably means you'll have to lock into something to pick up/drop off at some places. Like a RAFT specific docking area.

[@icmepm84]

I'm liking where Argo is going. The Raft is pretty damn cool ship. I like how it's just functional, which is part of it's charm.

[@psihovno]

I love RAFT's living quarters. I was expecting something like that for a ship like the Freelancer.

[@btr003]

it's the reason why I bought the raft and not the freelancer.

[@alonedoughnut]

I love the Connie, and seeing as this ship has the same cargo capacity it doesn't seem worth changing for. However, the interior layout is so much better, and the changeable cargo. pods would make me seriously consider this as a dedicated cargo carrier.

[@btr003]

you can fight in the Connie though, so it's a multipurpose ship. the Raft can't fight at all. believe me, I tried.

[@alonedoughnut]

@@btr003 Ands what would probably keep me from grabbing it necessarily

[@flockofwildcactus]

Love this series as always. If I had to guess what the 'front bumpers' were for based on where the airlock is situated, it'll likely be for making a secure dock to a station (maybe a special industrial port) for loading/unloading. Cheers!

[@Hanjotruper]

I love the desing, only gripe, it is a awfull lot of ship for the amount of cargo. And concerning the "bumpers"... Obviously they are parkingsensors..... Yes i own a cat ;)

[@oO0Xenos0Oo]

Hopefully this will make sense some day. I imagine stuff like Liquids, Steel, mineral ore etc. to be super heavy. So to lift it from the ground of a planet you need something like the argo cargo that has powerfull vtol thrusters. The same amount of cargo might fit into many other ships from a volume perspective, but the ship would not be able to achieve liftoff. Also you have the attached cranes, that hint it is supposed to be used in gravity. It is probably not possible to move big cargo containers with your habdheld tractor beam, so having a ship that is able to move big cargo boxes without any infrastructure seems like a good idea. Of course a Hull-series ship that gets loaded in zero g will be ablte to transport a lot more cargo but it can not go down to a planet.

[@gyratingwolpertiger6851]

@@oO0Xenos0Oo I'd also mention you won't always need a C2s worth of goods at a location or even across a route. Think a medical supply run only needing a containers worth at each outpost. The RAFT would also be perfect for this sort of remote outpost hopping where a C2 would be overkill and take too long.

[@mgibson-cig5327]

Been waiting for this one , glad you liked it super happy with how the RAFT turned out keep it up!

[@andrewhickinbottom1051]

Another great ship video! Lovely cinematography and insight, really showing us all those great details and design elements. I always appreciate the ultrawide format too!

[@Velthus]

I've missed these reviews. A lot.

[@Morphologis]

Has it been that long? Hm... maybe XD

[@Velthus]

@@Morphologis Yeah it's been a hot minute since the last one!

[@dontdriveoffledges267]

Quick thought about the bumpers: I feel that the airlock should also act as a dock due to the weird placement when it comes to the rest of the ship. If the bridge connecting the Raft to another ship or station pulled too close, it would dampen the impact, like how train car bumpers work.

[@S0HJIN]

Love the front facing airlock for some reason. Living area is awesome, and those suit lockers are great!

[@oO0Xenos0Oo]

It also makes the most sense. Usually when you want to EVA, you fly as close to the target as possible while front facing it. If you first have to walk all the way back to the airlocks on the sides or even at the end of your ship, just to eva back into the direction of the cockpit, this takes quite some time depending of the ships size.

[@ZombieSurvivalist11]

I can not describe how much I appreciate your video's morph, please don't stop making them, you reviewing space ships is a real gem and I appreciate you doing it as a hobby.

[@TiredEyeBags]

I love the argo raft. It is my favorite ship that I have used. The look of it is what pulled me in because I love the colors and the design. The inside of it is absolutely awesome and the cockpit is definitely my favorite of all the ships I've flown the HUD is great with having everything you need right there without limiting your visibility out side the ship

[@jbirdmax]

Of all the ships in the verse, this one has the most realistic galley IMHO. It’s also oozing with a utilitarian feel throughout. And while all ships in Star Citizen are stupid overpriced, this one has a comparatively reasonable price. Not sure what it’s going to cost in game or if it’s even available in game yet though.

[@Nizze82]

My take on the bumpers: They are used to help ships like the Hull-series to unload their containers as most of them are unable to land on planets. The RAFT can remove them with the cargo handlers, attach the it's holders, and then fly to the unloading area. Then fly back with new containers.

[@Peekofwar]

0:01 - That reminds me of the Space Engineers rover cockpit.

[@mbwtepaske]

I really like this review, you successfully managed to highlight the elements of this ship that really sold the idea for me. I can see myself using this ship in the unloading process of a Hull C/D/E and ferrying the containers to the surface below.

[@kurohyou69]

I have been waiting for this video since the day I bought this ship. Thank you and well done!

[@dude65764]

This is such an amazing type of content. Really unique. I started playing the game not long ago and the first video that came up for me is your videos.

[@ArkStClair]

I love the kitchen living area it looks like the common area of a work boat or cargo ship its fitting

[@GenuineHeather]

This was a terrific review of the Argo Raft. When I first got the Raft, I loved it but found it difficult to justify keeping. There are several freighters that haul more, fly faster, and are better armed. I melted my Raft to purchase another ship. But I discovered I really missed it, so I soon bought it back. I don't plan on letting it go again. In the future, I expect this vehicle will have certain advantages over others, as you've so thoughtfully mentioned in your video. Thanks.

[@death13a]

I love how compact it is. Through i would love if it had its own personal storage to transport small fragile cargo. But there are plenty of ships that can do that.

[@hideousphidias]

I love it, it is like something designed in Space Engineers

[@paulwashington7903]

Just wanted to say i absolutely loved watching this video, which put me onto watching the rest of yours. Between space engineers and other games, i've always marveled a well designed ship, but never heard anyone be able to describe to the detail that you do. Keep up the great work man, everything flows great in your videos and i know everyone appreciates them.

[@venlac6356]

Loved the interior instantly! I showed it to everyone I could.

[@Yoshi-Wise]

I like the idea of multiple rafts being able to lock together for group travel to larger work sites or cargo hauling.

[@Jornelaz]

Heck yea I was waiting so long for one out these! Can't get enough of them!

[@IrocZIV]

Did a study of the Nakagin Capsule tower, which is considered Metabolism if I remember right. I can see where this would remind someone of that type of architecture for sure.

[@Morphologis]

Love for Nakagin representation. It might actually be demolished this year, though every year it seems like it will happen.

[@IrocZIV]

@@Morphologis Such a unique building, it would be sad to see it go.

[@crystallkingh3048]

I like the raft, I like it at lot, but to me the size or the cargo boxes seems so small relative to the rest of the ship.

[@Calliopa_22]

A lot of cargo ships in SC seem to have this problem

[@getthedefib_]

They are the smallest type of cargo containers we'll have going forward from the cargo refactor. The largest sized containers will be hauled by the larger Hull series

[@icebug]

Something that could be addressed if they just let us stack 2 containers before attaching to the ship. There is DEFINITELY room under the ship to do something like this.

[@jde-jj1lu]

@@icebug I’ve been saying this too

[@SnprMk7]

They do, but such is the price of the handling gear. However, it will be able to load and unload the Hull series faster and easier than anything else we currently have, meaning its lower or close capacity compared to some of its peers is much less of a detriment as it can load an entire third of it, by hand, at once. No other ship right now can do that aside from the Aurora ES/MR/LX by virtue of only *having* 3 SCU. (And possibly any ship that, incidentally, one full cargo trolley is one third of their load. But even then you'd have to know the trolley would stick to the grid to 'count' that, else you still have to hand unload it to the ship)

[@Bolyark]

My favorite ship and now my favorite youtuber has made a video on it! 😁

[@andyandreson3989]

I love this ship. I spend so much time in the RAFT and MOLE. Argo design is awesome in my opinion.

[@PPC4]

If you look closely on the roof of the raft between those bumpers it really looks like there is a refuelling orifice for a probe or something. Great videos though as always and I really like the way the raft is done.

[@scottball9657]

this is great commentary, your descriptions are incredible and having a more in-depth view that shows the detail this game goes into :) the bumpers on the outside of the upper system looks to me like you could (in the future maybe) when they bring in the coupling system that it could extend with multiple RAFT ships maybe i don't know seems like a train style bumper system :)

[@tadecker82]

Having spent time on a river tug, as well as 17 years of driving an 18-wheeler, the Argo Raft is the most appealing, and most comfortable design I've seen yet.

[@-NateTheGreat]

You can tell with the last couple of ship releases that CIG has really evolved and refined their ship pipeline.

[@nguyenhoangminhtrung2779]

Gosh watching star citizen in 4k 60FPS is such a blessing.

[@Morphologis]

It's beautiful to see in person on my computer too, I hope one day everyone can have this experience!

[@dragracer659]

This ship is absolutely stunning. I love the utilitarian design.

[@Anachroschism]

I like the utilitarian design for spaceships, and it's why I like the larger Drake, and Aegis ships too. The designs are a reminder that you're in space, and it's not comfortable, nor safe.

[@BlackPantherFTW]

Raft might pair well with the Hull series and really any ship too big to efficiently land on the surface of planets and moons. It can quickly ferry cargo to and from a large cargo ship faster than much anything else can. It's like trucking today: you have truckers who go on the long haul trips across state lines and then there are drivers who only deliver cargo locally. The raft is your local trucker who doesn't have to go far on their routes, but makes many trips in one shift.

[@neilgooge]

Great video... I imagine the bumpers allow it to be a kind of intergalactic tug boat if needed. Something that can push large objects, ships, cargo, asteroids etc. in to place if need be. Given their placement directly above and so close to the cockpit, it would allow for very precise, slow and "delicate" bump and push approach. At least if I had been the designer that would be my thought. Really enjoy these breakdowns. Currently binge watching my way through, glad I found the channel...

[@jamonbread6452]

i always love watching these architect reviews. Love the background music you choose, as it sets a very relaxing tone, very elegant.

[@adamalbert9179]

I'm just giddy that you called it a skid steer and not a Bob cat. You just made my day

[@NormFC]

argo ships utilitarian design is one of my favorite. The mining ship and this cargo hauler actually seem more like something id actually see in a real world setting. The high vis orange and the lay out seems really efficient, like something id expect from a MISC ship, but with the utility cranked to 11, where as misc usually has it cranked to 10

[@phaedruseleusis]

THANK YOU MORPHOLOGIS! Love this video! :) Your work is a big part of the joy I get out of this game and our community. Your travels in 2952 are a much-needed distraction from all the awful things going on in 2022.

[@lundske]

I work in a prototype shop, and there are bumpers on our loading dock and on the trucks that come in to pickup our builds, so being that the raft is for freight they could be some kind of loading dock bumpers, so they can tuck the shio close to something with out locking together

[@N1ghtR1der666]

I havent seen all the ships but this is the first that gives me the home in space feel or the firefly effect. I actually love this ship

[@Acidicstudios]

I would imagine the front bumpers are there because it would connect it's forward airlock to something like a docking tube or another airlock, which would involve getting the front of the ship really close to something.

[@michaelgoykhman8932]

HOLY SHIT when I saw that "cargo councilor" area all I could think of is a scrap bomber type role where you fill those containers with explosives and the guy operating the containers has to time it so it drops correctly

[@LordTimelord]

I believe the top front bumpers are for docking with a station. You'll fly the ship against the wall with the opposing air lock door. Easy, unlike docking the larger ships!

[@terrybirks9662]

The front bumbers look just like the bumpers on loading docks for tractor trailers, since they (for the most part) park without guides, you just back up until you push up aginst the bumpers and you are all set for loading/unloading, seeing those on the front is interesting, like it's designed to pull to a dock forward and get unloaded, not sure if that is the best way but being a ship and not a truck who knows.

[@krisghoststar]

Hopefully the cargo pod will be modular in themselves. At JumpTown they have repurposed some, but in the military they have internals fitted for different uses. Another great video!

[@AvlisMestre]

I loved argo raft ever since its first appearence. The design of being comfy and a industrial ship is really cool, and its exterior is very unique, even if it is a bigger argo cargo haha

[@solucky88]

These videos always make me want the ship even if I wouldn't need it or the ship is bad, the designs are just so well made that I want to walk around in it and appreciate it.

[@MooneShadow]

I love the argo series. Like mole, Raft and argo cargo are amazing looking industrial ships.

[@foxriver9156]

That Burnt Orange paint scheme is totally my jam.