Caterpillar Review: Rated By Billionaire Ninjas

[@overcast7221]

I'm hoping we get a steady drip of modules now that they have announced retaliator gold standard with its modules. The caterpillar is the ship i'm most looking forward to for that.

[@fenn7437]

Welp, 7 months later with no cat modules, my money is that they are still trying to figure out the side door/elevators

[@remiqaine]

Filling it with fury's is a fun way to use it as a pocket carrier :)

[@Frank-costanza]

That's my favorite idea for this thing. Throw one into a convoy and it's basically a q ship.

[@ClementMelchior]

i added a ursa medivac waiting medical module; so 4 fury's + medical ursa, i can respawn in another fury in fight with friends

[@Frank-costanza]

Dude, solid plan!​@@ClementMelchior

[@Dracounguis]

Now that they have decided how big cargo containers are, so many ships need to have their cargo bays redesigned.

[@ducktape4502]

No. Those ships just won't be able to fit the larger boxes

[@Dracounguis]

@@ducktape4502 Not saying all ships need to fit a 32 box but things like Freelancer's little airlock room will probably go. (Also because they've abandoned roof airlocks)

[@marshallstrictland9927]

CIG sold some dreams with the Cat and its modularity. It s taking time to get the dockable cockpit but i really like this ship! too bad the front grid doesnt handle 32 scu boxes tho ^^

[@CitizenEyeZen]

Caterpillar operations in 3.23 are gonna be tough, but that doesn't scare Drake pilots.

[@high_prince_of_dragon]

I've got to agree that the Caterpillar is pretty good overall, but that take off speed is a real drag.

[@NilOmniscient]

Can't wait to see what kind of modules come out for the Caterpillar.

[@WhiteSaltine01]

The ship that actually excites me for modularity

[@tagged_sc_aka_pilotducky]

I agree, the Caterpillar would make a great command ship. As always, I love that you have background knowledge on the ship. Keep up the good work!

[@rolanders7553]

My favorite flight ready ship

[@cleverdiversion324]

I love the design that the Caterpillar gives - Drake always offers something to get the job done

[@jonascrawley]

I’m leaning really heavily into acquiring a Caterpillar. I tend towards industrial loops, and have a soft spot for Drake as my intro to Star Citizen was the Cutter at IAE 2 years ago. Nice to see you reviewing older ships with an eye to the future!

[@KelrCrow]

I really look forward to seeing what all the modules do for this ship. Without the modules it seems like the C2 outclasses this though.

[@SpaceMike3]

I had a Corsair I didn't use because I have a loaner C1 so I swapped it for the Caterpillar. The cat performs about the same as the Corsair, it's much better lit, and feels the same inside so I feel like I should have done this a long time ago. We can now put the nursa in the cat so it's now a medical ship

[@chriscray9305]

I laughed at your "Imaginecessary" comment, nice turn of phrase. Edit: It could faster, but overall i like the way it flies. Additionally, it could be widened to allow larger SCU containers. I understand this would increase it's capacity, but it is more of a traditional cargo vessel then anything else in the game and feels top tier to me. Ultimately it's place vs. the Crusader series needs to be examined by CIG to ensure they both have viable positions in the game.

[@SpaceMike3]

Coming in after the Ironclad reveal. How does that look to you?

[@jvoodoochild2755]

There has been an interesting post on the Drake sub forum in Spectrum that because of its modularity, the components are over powered for this cargo configuration. This means a dedicated co-pilot can do some interesting things with the shields and extra computer banks once those get implemented in the game

[@Storm-Cleaver]

Thanks for this! I had totally forgotten how detailed the Command Module was. I wonder if we'll be seeing that functional in the 'verse soon now that the Retaliator modularity is coming in 3.23.x. With your review being so brutally honest, when you got to the end, I was pleasantly surprised that you still gave it 9/10. I fly a C2 myself but most of my friends who like to cargo haul prefer the Cat. It's a classic ship.

[@captainharlock3998]

One small correction : the Caterpillar actually has TWO large shield generators. The matrix isn't up to date. to me the Caterpillar is the perfect ship. I have the Pirate Caterpillar, and it sits in my buyback mothballs for now while I wait for the Polaris. But even the mighty Polaris does not comes close to the Caterpillar. The vibe, the looks... The Cat is the true spiritual hero ship of SC. There is no ship with the same lived in, home away from home vibe to it, not even the Corsair. The size is perfect. Large enough to be considered a big ship, small enough to be manageable. It's mean, it's industrial, it smells of rust and sweat after you clean it, and it's glorious.

[@prinnybob87]

There was one FAN MADE concept of a carrier/landing pad module I've seen. It was amazing

[@Dracounguis]

I'm not a fan of the Caterpillar. Maybe once it's modularity and full functionality is in the game. But right now it just seems a lot of effort for what the Hercules can do better and easier.

[@BeermanAUT]

I love the cat and play it way more often than my C2 loaner. However, a lot of things are not ingame right now, like the elevator ramps, the modules and the command module is still fixed to the main body.

[@jvoodoochild2755]

10 The modules were discussed 8 yrs ago in ATV Ship Shape: Drake Caterpillar and ATV Ship Shape: Drake Caterpillar II. Hopefully those discussed will be implemented eventually, so I would classify the current configuration as the cargo variant of the vehicle What makes this a 10 is the mix and match modularity making this and the Endeavor the ultimate customizable vehicles (which matches your description of a 10)

[@ir8dudefpv]

There is a “Pirate Edition” that unlocks if you clear Pirate Swarm multiplayer on Arena Commander. Same price as the regular Cat, but all black with red highlights.

[@ThePuppetMaster33]

they are limited though...you wont be able to get it now

[@TheThorJunki]

Love the caterpillar, it's up there with the herald and terrapin for design for me.

[@VicTheDinofish]

Man the idea of a caterpillar carrier sounds hella fun. Keep it up man

[@linasl7574]

I'm looking to buy a C2 or a caterpillar but I don't which one to buy, this video might help decide.

[@markpaulsen6493]

Really looking forward to seeing the modules roll out for the Cat. Having the ability to load it out the way you want for whatever it is you're doing should be pretty rad.

[@parkerxgps]

Ahh the budget/ mini Endeavor. Great example of Drake. Great outlook style and perspective. 07

[@chrisajokinen]

There was a time I would agree with a 9 but since the cargo refactor, I place it more at a 6. Cargo blocks access to the lower deck when full, it does not fit the larger cargo pods. Once the cat gets a gold pass and the side doors double as an elevator, and you can detach the command module then I would bump this to a 7 maybe an 8.

[@Nosdeblack]

That's one of the biggest ships I like, cuz of its versatility. Even now Its already cool to me. Can't wait to see it with tractor beams better positioned an modularity

[@thespokz]

really hope they start pumping out them modules soon tbh. but at the same time i want new start systems more then just more ship features right now.

[@epsilon3927]

honestly, this video makes me excited for when the Caterpillar get's it's modularity. It deserves it.

[@mcjoyful8102]

Was thinking about upgrading to this ship, do yall think it could do VHRTs and what not? I like hauling but I also like dipping into other game loops.

[@theonefrancis696]

The "lore" reason behind the difficulty in flying the Cat compared to the C2 is the shape. The Hercules line looks like a family of shuttles from the Apollo age, they are made to be extremely agile thanks to their sleek design. The Cat on the other hand is rugged, full of angled shapes and is longer than larger. This makes her rely on powerful thrusters to get out of atmosphere (Drake loves big ass engines) but she doesn't fly that well outside ov vacuum because of her elongated shape. The giant port fin was added to give her a bit more of game in mid air.

[@xs8067]

Programming whenever the caterpillar gets molecularity it's going to be awesome

[@Juicebox343]

Well timed video! I've been eyeing the Caterpillar for in-game purchase lately.. (1.1 mil away 💪) Mostly for the vibes. I don't love cargo running but loading up refinery jobs or the occasional run feels fun. I like a lowkey level of RP in my head while I play and this kinda fits the bill Also I can't believe this was the first time I heard they're increasing prices for 3.23 -- I gotta keep up a little.

[@boreasglacialis1092]

I love all drake ships. I hope that modules are soon in game.

[@camillion166]

The cat is just the kind of ship I want. Big ol industrial cargo hauler

[@MetalsirenIXI]

I love this ship so much I almost wish it was a drake semi capital ship like a frigate or something. The shape is so neat.

[@THExLURKER]

I love the CATERPILLAR, it's the Poor Mans ENDEAVOR. 4 + 1/2 modules that can be (eventually) reconfigured for many game play loops . I expect compared to the Hercules C2, it will be much cheaper to run, repair, and maintain, ... Especially in the frontier areas where CRUSADER and ORIGIN spares are almost unheard of, but there are wrecking yards full of cheap DRAKE parts.

[@CB-io8oi]

One of my favorite ships the Caterpillar, every time its not in my asop I miss it.

[@northernsarcasm7616]

I like the caterpillar a lot. It's one of those ships that feels good to walk through

[@GerryI1]

Best Moduler ship period. I was hoping for moduls sell but we see.

[@LeonardisseYT]

The Cat is always gonna have a special place in my heart

[@PhoenixBennu]

Id love to see them do a pass on the caterpillar. It seems like the perfect ship for so many things. As a fury carrier it has become a lot of fun as well.

[@juhakork]

Caterpillar with LTI, I have it and love it. - The flying brick

[@Wagalogo]

Nice review! I just realized how great is this ship! And the detachable hull is the cherry on the pie :D

[@michaellongley6560]

The CAT is great, but man I wish it would fit a 32scu crate across. Its so close. Only other complaint is how far you have to go to get to the controls, but I daily drive an MSR, so I can't really talk lol.

[@Asahiart]

the Cat is awesome , need a bit of rework on the interior ( whats going on with this massive staircase , habs location don't make sense)

[@JimCook]

I have the Pirate Cat, and I almost never fly it. Once modules come in that may change, I can see a few uses later. I would rather go a little under with the Carrack or a lot over with the C2 at this point though.

[@feral1021]

I have a thing for the older ships. The Cat is definitely one of them. It is an amazing ship and feels like a cargo hauler should.

[@samfisher900]

I've been doing hrt/vhrts for rep and these things somehow do the most damage to my ship so the turrets seem to be good for what they have at stock

[@cyranobuckminster1970]

In its current iteration, I love the Caterpillar because - when present in ERTs - it's easy to kill and easy to crack open to fill up my C2. Hopefully in a few years we can look back at some of these pre-modularity modular ships and wonder how we could have lived without them. For now, though, I can live without it.

[@jannesaranpaa1138]

Solid review. Thanks for making these!

[@FrazzleCat]

Modularity may change this, along with the assumed change to allow cargo doors to reach the ground, but I've never liked the Caterpillar. I want to because cargo hauling is one of my main game loops but maybe it's the nearly infinite hallway. It just doesn't click with me.

[@SebastiaanSwinkels]

The Caterpillar is one of those ships that I just don't have a use for atm as the C2 just does everything it does... and then some. The tractorbeam for the Cat is limited imo in that it can't actually move stuff into the holds as you simply can't bend the beam (or see inside the hold from where you are when operating the tractor beams). The layout of the holds is an issue as well, not just because the grids don't fit larger boxes, but mostly because they are so incredibly cramped. Now... if it gets modules... that's a different story altogether. Provided those modules aren't purely a visual thing with no actual gameplay loop attached to it.

[@ttownscott]

I never knew it had a detachable command deck. how cool

[@Mandalorian_Man]

for some reason I really like the interior

[@spheriicongaming3126]

Despite its downfalls I still love this ship

[@syler5565]

I think the Cat has one of the best tractor beam setups, honestly.

[@antzaeh9525]

Oh yea i had forgotten about command module racing :D That's what i am mostly waiting from catepillars. Also hoping for cool modules. Getting a ccu for it was good tip, def doing that next time its available.

[@cr1spy_sea_m4n]

I love the caterpillar. It's sad that the BIS Paint is still bugged.

[@PandaGaming-pc2xv]

thank you for the quality vids

[@darkfae2002]

looking forward to what the Cat becomes

[@spacetruckerbob]

solid video thank you sir

[@ikea47]

I think with modularity the caterpillar will be much more useful. Right now, it's a very niche ship that is outclassed by all of its competitors.

[@FoxDim972]

I use to have a caterpillar. Very solid! Hope modularity will come soon for this ship! 👌🏾

[@gojiradropkick9447]

This thing is gonna be sweet once modules are a thing. Then it'll have a leg up over the C2, can't wait tbh

[@honey-fe6pj]

So much potential with the Caterpillar.

[@eshamblazer]

yup, one of my favorite ships

[@TheAlcoholic27]

I really hope she gets a Quantum Fuel tank upgrade for 4.0 or she's gonna have to make a ton of pit stops. Can't wait for modularity

[@lucasjoao5396]

Love the caterpillar

[@Bearded_Devil]

The caterpillar is one of my favorite ships, I don't know why but I do lol, oh it actually has two large shields

[@3XpIain]

I understand the modularity argument. the thing is those compartments aren't that big. without seeing the modules, I see this ship being useful for small orgs at most and being a jack of all trades master of none. the c2 has the capacity for cargo, vehicles, and troops. thats also not accounting for the handling/speed. I put a lot of my opinion on how i can take a ship and use it in both a logistical position but a militant one. at least with the c2 i can, with great risk, use it in a similar way to a valkyrie. I hope the modules brings the cat back into relevance for me.

[@burgerpops7182]

caterpillar is a unique ship very cool

[@RoughlyShady]

It's a nice ship, but with Master Modes coming down the corner, traders may be in serious trouble when operating big slow ships like the Cat, even more if they're flying solo.

[@cookhcpilot8467]

Just subbed. Great content!

[@JK_Games_UK]

Im hoping the modules are good i see me picking it up when base building is a thing lol

[@frodeskibrek]

If it hasn't, the Caterpillar is DEFINITELY a ship that should get a seriously long awaited update. And more variants. This should be a utilitarian moduleship. That was or is the original intent.

[@joaotarcisiom]

maybe the only contender for the 890j in the kitchen numbers game

[@thisis-tc5ki]

They really need to get modularity on this

[@demonic75]

I think the caterpillar is my favourite hauler. The herc just doesn't feel as lived in. This might change in future though so I'm open to anything.

[@black2burn211]

cat has remote turrets?

[@elwesingollo3536]

Man, I have always wanted this ship, but I never end up getting it in game (always caught up doin other stuffs (:{) p.s. I really hope the modularity comes into play for this ship - it begs for it !

[@Hemanislame]

This is my fury carrier!

[@TGWarMage]

"I think this ship should be a bit more maneuverable." So, a spaceship baseball bat? Why upgrade the weapons at all! Joking aside, they make the detachable ship on this sound fast. It would be nice to know what it is capable of. Plus they make it sound like you could have 2+ of the "Bodies" of the ship at a time. That is quite the benefit.

[@taida_9105]

Its a good ship, but it will be even better once modularity comes along.

[@buhatkj]

LOVE my Cat. If I could get salvage and repair modules for my cat then TBH I might never fly much else again.

[@KingRainbowKitty]

I gotta go C2 on this one

[@Jean-GERNE]

Unfortunately, I fear that there will probably be more new ships before there are modules for Cat/Carrack... because CIG would rather make money instead of pushing modularity...

[@MrPaulMek]

Unless Im missing something - the tractor beam views are kind of horrendous. There is no way you can see some of the cargo along the aft bulkheads of the further cargo modules. I do still like the ship though. Just not sure its going to make loading/unloading easier just because it has onboard tractor beams.

[@Azraelspain]

If only this had a front ramp for vehicles it would probably replace my pledged C2

[@cfxj99]

Gotta fix those tractor beams

[@TheInquisitor7]

Think im a drake fanboy. Someone described this ship as the actual falcon, and i kinda see it (in practice and function. and interior.)

[@wimbel]

rn the caterpillar is just the bad version of the C2 but with modularity itll be one of the most useful ships in that size

[@Frank-costanza]

This ship gives me pitch black vibes. I feel like this thing would handle atmo just as well.

[@mythicalbeast1202]

This thang looks awesome but struggles to compete against the other medium cargo haulers..

[@Viktoria_Thaelin]

Hands down the sexiest cargo ship in game. Don't really know what to do with it tho, lol.

[@Robisme]

Such a wasted concept. Could have placed the catwalk centrally and raised it so it bulges out on the top. This would allow more room for the different fighters to fit inside each bay. Making it an amazing small fighter carrier. It would also look cooler giving the ship a pronounced spine. I’m hoping they give us turret modules.

[@billionaireninjas]

Don't give up hope! This ship is still due for a rework!

[@Nahuman]

Hygiene module for the caterpillar: sauna, showers and an outdoor grill (when doors open). Otherwise game is unplayable.