Drydock: Genesis Starliner | Star Citizen 4K

As a change from looking at in-game ships, this video delves deep into the Crusader Industries Genesis Starliner passenger transport ship in Star Citizen. The course of the video considers the history, specifications, as well as potential uses for the Genesis.
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00:00 Introduction
01:27 Meta History
01:44 In-game Lore
02:04 Cost History
02:12 Design Purpose
02:26 Specifications
02:46 Components
03:43 Weapons
04:03 Crew
04:48 Amenities
05:23 Gameplay Use Cases
06:26 Fleet Role
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[@buckluny4030]

At this moment this is my no-1 most anicipated non released ship. I flew a Baluga back in Elite and I'm going to be that guy who does a corny "This is your captain speaking" speech every time I take off.

[@brohomioball5460]

Fr, I don’t know what’s taking them so long to get out the whole people transport thing. Regardless I’m dropping the 400 or so bucks the moment this thing is flyable

[@Mike5Brown]

@@brohomioball5460 NPC AI is my understanding.

[@SolyTheGreat]

"this liner is in the top 1% of liners out there"

[@FrazzleCat]

Same, although I dropped back to the Dolphin (and picked up a Cutter) due to the overheating that the Baluga did at the time. Passenger gameplay is what I'm looking forward to the most. If only CIG would remember it's supposed to be a thing and get on it. 🤣

[@SnuffitLabs]

It isn't my first pick for most anticipated, but it IS in the top 3. Galaxy is my #2. Orion is my #1. That being said . . . I thought everyone did the "Captain take off briefing" speech. I love Crusader ships and own at least 1 of all of them.

[@93adamh]

Can’t wait to have my cabin crew plead with the NPC passengers to stop standing on the seats

[@0giwan]

"Sir, please! You need to sit down and buckle up!"

[@DieEne1990]

I am a cabin crew and I support this comment while lolling.

[@Farrister]

lol

[@Mgaffo222]

@@DieEne1990As another cabin crew irl I support telling passengers to sit down or they will be shown to the airlock

[@silnin]

This is probably one of the ships i'm looking forward to the most. But more than the ship, i'm mostly curious about how the missions for carrying NPC groups will turn out. It would be nice if they implement some performance mechanics so that you have to provide both a fast and smooth flight for your passengers.

[@Farrister]

I guess there will be a balance to strike between adding things and the time it takes to build something bespoke

[@snaggletoof1927]

What an interesting game loop that would make. Flying passengers (maybe players, maybe AI) all over the place. The pressure of knowing you are responsible for their safety, etc. Keeping a tight schedule. And making sure there are snacks and drinks available. Can't wait to see this in game.

[@Farrister]

For those it appeals to, I can understand the appeal

[@runhildr-zaetl]

The "crown jewel" of my Crusader collection! Running passengers around the 'verse is high on my list.

[@Farrister]

Awesome!

[@Barmyrobot]

i do really love this thing, and am super excited to see how they'll introduce passenger gameplay. I'm hoping for a gameplay loop akin to a flight simulator, where the difficulty comes from managing and flying the ship

[@DemiGod..]

Looking forward to using it as target practice for the Polaris - BOOM !!!!

[@Farrister]

It'll be interesting to see

[@aipilot6795]

A nice ship, I’m looking forward to passenger transport gameplay. Enjoyed the info you have provided.

[@Farrister]

Co-pilot standing by!

[@rixxy9204]

It's really difficult to foresee where/when this ship will be released at this point. There are SO many issues, and even if we get seamless server meshing how will we possibly be able to transport NPCs... I just don't see it working at all. I do however see us be able to fly multiple players across galaxies, or as you mentioned, a possible military support role. This is especially true if the game allows us to join the game into other players ships. You start the game... your ship is in ArcCorp but your character is in NB. The game shows you a public transport (Genesis Starliner for example) is leaving NB so you select "Spawn on ship (1000aUEC)" and now you're a passenger!

[@camraid9]

You speak so well, and sound very professional.

[@Farrister]

Thank you kindly

[@0giwan]

I think this is the ultimate ship for people who just want chill gameplay. The liner variant, that is. With that said, I've been trying to figure a way to have a scheduled route throughout Stanton on an hourly basis, say, stopping at each station but also incorporating a run groundside and back. Kinda difficult to figure out one that would work hourly.

[@Farrister]

You might end up with 2 or 3 different routes though Ogi - hubs and spokes!

[@vital-wyn1310]

Enjoyed the video, really looking forward to seeing this ship in game. Also hoping we either see modules or the variants discussed in the lore.

[@Farrister]

SWACS would be awesome!

[@Train115]

I really hope we get more Crusader ships, because its such a large manufacturer it seems odd to have just 5 ships (not including variants).

[@Farrister]

Jupiter please!

[@Starbuck.Laniakea]

Thank you for making the video

[@Farrister]

My pleasure!

[@poposterous236]

I remember when this was the only ship featured under Crusader Industries... now they have half the meta in cargo and heavy fighters. I don't expect this ship to be in the game anytime soon and I fully expect them to abandon it.

[@Rum_Runner]

And yet that bothered to release E1 to concept a year ago

[@Farrister]

I would be surprised if any ship got abandoned, although perhaps some of the gameplay concepts might

[@muhlaka123]

Awesome video like always!

[@Farrister]

Thank you!

[@QuarthDoesThings]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO AS OF EXACTLY 2 DAYS AGO

[@LastPlaceHero]

Why two days ago, did I miss something?

[@QuarthDoesThings]

@@LastPlaceHero nah that's just when I learned about the ship

[@Farrister]

haha

[@tonyhoff86]

I'd love to see that even as an NPC only ship (like the autonomous trams already in game) that can be used for people to shuttle between planets.

[@Farrister]

That would be cool to see

[@a.k.1902]

I picked one up at the last IAE! I look forward to using it when it comes into the game one day 🙂

[@Farrister]

One day...

[@DaGhostToast]

Main thing that interests me about the genesis is if they will release npc piloted ships that can move players and npcs around. Spaceports all have an area for boarding of what looks a passenger plane system. Didnt know there were some potential military variants though, piqued my interest

[@Farrister]

I think the military variants are just in-lore, I don't think we'll actually see them

[@zacattack8]

This is my most anticipated ship.

[@Farrister]

Oh wow!

[@tripperdan]

The idea that the game has progressed where NPCs are able to move about and there is a demand for civilian transport would be a dream come true. One day, Soon(tm)

[@Farrister]

One day!

[@herbaceousboredom9584]

I saw the Starliner and clicked immediately; I hope CIG doesn't mess with the outline too much *cough* BMM *cough*, something about it speaks to me. That said you have to admire a ship design that obstructs a rotor by placing a wing directly over it, and which places two wings in close proximity without them actually touching at the extremity - in real life there would be a lot of turbulence through the gap between them and they would likely end up colliding with each other until they broke up (also looking at you 300 series).

[@comicmoniker]

Sorry, but I think the look of this one is almost certainly going to change. It doesn't match the design language that has been established for Crusader by later releases at all. Not the Starliner's fault, they didn't *have* a design language when it was concepted. But if anything, it looks more like a MISC ship as is. Add in the fact that it has almost certainly grown, and I think a lot is going to be different next time we see an update on it

[@herbaceousboredom9584]

@@comicmonikerOne can hope CIG create a new manufacturer and move it there, maybe change the model name. Then they could retain the look and create a new line-up based on it (i.e. a new revenue opportunity). While they're at it they could split the Reclaimer from Aegis for the same reasons :D Mirai set a precedent for them to retain the look and feel of ships that now don't fit in while formalising brand identity. And it would be a shame if CIG blandified interesting-looking older ships just because they don't fit new molds.

[@Farrister]

Love the aerodynamic assessment!

[@sailingdoughnut3544]

After my Cargo runs and transport days in Elite Dangerous. Im so excited for this ship and its gameplay to be implemented.

[@Farrister]

I just wonder how long we'll have to wait!

[@heathmorris6100]

I love the design of this ship. Although me and my org primarily do combat related gameplay I'd still love to have one of these ships refitted for bombing or vehicle transport

[@BlazinNSoul]

Definitely my most anticipated ship other the the rework on the Star 890 Jump and maybe the new concept Arrastra. Wonder how much it will be. 🙀💕

[@Farrister]

Scary to think!

[@lagarb270]

I'm looking forward to a full cargo variant of it, as I read they plan to make it modular. Either way, will probably get it because I love the look of it!

[@Farrister]

I'd be surprised if we got that

[@lagarb270]

@@Farrister Same, but who knows, maybe in 5, 7, 10 years. I'd assume it would take at least a year once it's actually got a release date announced too.

[@BizzleMade1]

Thank you so much for covering this as its my most anticipated ship. I can't wait until its released in game with the gameplay mechanics. Even if you need two people I will still fly it solo lol. W Content Creator.

[@Farrister]

The Q&A does say you should be able to fly solo!

[@haustierone]

FIRST :D * i wish there was more to see about it. i bet the advertisements for the genesis will be very pretty

[@Farrister]

Let's see

[@rio20d]

if you pause at this camera angle at 00:57 , the ship just looks a bit like a bigger version of gladius without vertical tail fins

[@Farrister]

Kinda, yeah

[@FeathersMcClaw]

If the genesis gets the spirit treatment I’m so sold!

[@Farrister]

Yes please!

[@reamoinmcdonachadh9519]

Running a Star Liner from a Jump gate Station to....,say, New Babbage on Microtech might be career some could see happening.

[@Farrister]

Totally

[@8-bitoctane101]

It shocks me as a relatively recent fan of star citizen (2 years) that this ship was announced in 2015, when I was in 5th grade…

[@zmortis111]

Bulk passenger transport is not a play loop I'm anticipating anytime soon.

[@Farrister]

Me neither

[@BadTactics101]

My favourite SC concept ship and I am really worried CIG will ruin the exterior with a redesign to make it more in line with the newer Crusader ships. Only time will tell, and considering its gameplay depends on NPCs to function, we'll be waiting quite a while for this one.

[@Farrister]

Time will tell, I suppose!

[@limyarplane1991]

low key the ship im most excited for i picked on up at the last aie with lti due to upgrading from the Zeus really really hope they dont mess it up.

[@Farrister]

Fingers crossed

[@boingthegoat7764]

I want to own one of these and charge passengers $25 aUEC for bottles of water and $100 aUEC for extra bags in the cargo space, and then make sure they're not allowed to bring more than a teacup of water on board with them and that there's no in-cabin storage for bags at all. I'll also charge them for in-flight entertainment and then make announcements for the entire trip so they can never relax and enjoy it. Make sure the seats are extremely small and uncomfortable too so I can do this to more people at once.

[@Farrister]

Priority boarding for only 500 aUEC

[@Jedisbar]

The starliner was a bit of a mistake I think. Why would you have this and the starlifer frames in the same company? They're comparable in size, so make a variant of the c2 for passengers, or a starliner for cargo etc. I'd like to see it go to misc in the end, as the tube design seems to fit it, and i don't know if the hulls would actually be able to cover the passenger role even with special cargo pods. It could also allow for industrial or science variants that i think would help seperate it from the military of crusader, so it feels like an individual.

[@Farrister]

I don't know, I can kinda see the difference. Sure you might use a seated variant of the C2 for military troop transport, but for ordinary passengers, it wouldn't be the most comfortable experience.

[@RobertP-zk8vh]

This is what you send in once the LZ is clear with army troops being able to send in 48 troops is big advantage

[@Farrister]

Totally

[@fizzywhizzbanger5610]

A Valkyrie can do the same thing *while* clearing the LZ

[@RobertP-zk8vh]

@@fizzywhizzbanger5610 cant bring in 40 troops though

[@fizzywhizzbanger5610]

@RobertP-zk8vh Yes it can; there are seats for 20, standing room on the lower deck for another dozen, and the rest can fit on the upper deck. Plus it has two manned turrets, two remote turrets, and two manned guns on the doors.

[@RobertP-zk8vh]

@@fizzywhizzbanger5610 not once life support is in game, once life support is a thing each ship will only carry the max it can support

[@bobstark4201]

I shudder to think how many years out this ship is from ever being developed and released into the PU.

[@Legatus]

they definetly need to update a lot of things on this.

[@LastPlaceHero]

A lot of us want it to remain (visually) exactly as is and just be scaled up in line with every other concept

[@Legatus]

@aceHero Exterior the similiar? sure, exactly the same? don't think so, everything just scaled up? no, that is definitely not possible unless they straight up do not intend to deliver what was promised in the concept, this has to have some sort of major makeover like the merchantman has, the space and size alone make it impossible, do you think with how scaling is currently in star citizen you can fit that many people inside an 85m long ship among other things, and when they scale this thing up dramatically like the merchantman, they can't just stretch everything up, hell they did not even plan out the interior beyond few images, some changes has to be made but staying true to the original design language is possible. Also, you can speak for yourself, that is your freedom, but do not speak for other people, I for one do not mind them updating this thing as long as it looks good and does not stray away from the feel of the concept.

[@Farrister]

It's an old design

[@vashbain3136]

I absolutely love the looks on this ship. I can't wait till we have transport missions so I can go Airbus mode in star citizen

[@hululuowo9860]

Imagine when AI and or players can use these as planetary transport and outlaw players can catch these in deep space with a Mantis and rob everyone at gun point/threat of getting blown up.

[@Farrister]

Sounds awful ;-)

[@ChintamaniHelekar]

Is there going to be a cargo version?

[@Farrister]

I'd be surprised, given the other Crusader cargo ship options

[@timothyt.82]

Man, i just want a proper taxi service in game.

[@Farrister]

A reliable one, that doesn't kill you!

[@falloutwolf9329]

I am a drake fan mostly. This is one of only a couple vehicles that would brake that mold for me. If I knew 100% that my backing would get this ship in the game within a year I would buy it now. Sadly there's a reason I like drake and I'm am not by any means a piret just like it cheap lol.

[@markswang8987]

I don't mind all the new ships and concept, but do we really had missions designed for them?

[@Farrister]

I'd hope this one would be easy to design for

[@markswang8987]

@@Farrister I been dreaming about transporting NPC accross the universe when Origin 400 came out. not to mention orbital bombarment missions, planetary exploration missions when the first exploration class ship was available. But so far none of my dreame has come true except the part of playability.

[@friendlyspacedragon7250]

This would be a nice ship to fly and make money with in a relaxed manner. But knowing CIG they'll just have to stuff in combat in some form. Oh well, can't have the ship until NPCs can navigate more than their local area.

[@Farrister]

I dunno, plenty of non-combat options out there!

[@UncleFester84]

I keep forgetting this thing exists

[@Farrister]

Easy to forget

[@phillipscott9736]

I can see them setting this up as a npc ran ship to get flights to pyro.

[@Farrister]

Totally

[@sirberticus3815]

Gimme Gimme Giddy Giddy

[@Farrister]

Giddy giddy!

[@DemiGod..]

9 years ? In the meantime they concept and build new ships instead of finishing what they started.

[@mattst2717]

It’s completely pointless to add this until there is a designated game loop functioning in game.

[@Farrister]

Yeah, it's just how it is :(

[@malcolmden3357]

Genesis and Crucible are some of the original and oldest concepts around that time. Almost 10 years in original concept 🎉🎉🎉 😢

[@Farrister]

Crucible love!

[@Asahiart]

current design doesn't feel crusader at all though , maybe more Misc ( for the front)

[@Farrister]

Or maybe old Crusader?

[@Asahiart]

@@Farrister haha a vintage classic

[@FriendlyCDN]

85 m is Way to small... it would mean it is smaller than a 600I I could easily see this going to about 100m which is a Starfarer Sized ship

[@flummi6966]

they spun off the hercules from the starliner, so thats apprx the size. Edit: 94 meters

[@limyarplane1991]

yea and for the price its a bit small to, though keep in mind this ships concept is almost 10 years old. i would guess it would increase in size by about 20% or so

[@Farrister]

It's not unheard of that they grow!

[@MMDesign1]

Will master modes allow me to dogfight in this? Flying it solo of course.

[@Farrister]

I don't think so...

[@MMDesign1]

@@Farrister pfft ... Scam imo /s

[@DecanFrost]

this should be a misc ship, doesn't look like a crusader

[@Farrister]

Maybe old-Crusader?

[@DecanFrost]

@@Farrister Maybe a little, but that cockpit tho, it screams misc.

[@vik12D]

I always looked at this confused, who would need to book a flight? Then I remembered it was a good way to make money moving NPCs in Elite Dangerous.

[@Exioce]

Not even gonna watch the video before upvoting. Any Starliner discussion is alright by me

[@Farrister]

Haha

[@hujiaming6151]

It seems president of NUSA has one of these ships, too bad she is from Cyberpunk 2077.

[@ZeWolfie]

I was promised that it would 💩 💵, so I got one… … … Any decade now. Also, 600i rework.

[@Farrister]

Excellent use of those emojis lol

[@FrissYT]

They need to stop letting people use ships solo, and embrace the social aspect of the game again

[@Farrister]

Some ships are suited for solo, others I agree, multi crew should be the way!

[@mariuskraft3155]

This is your captain speaking, please take off your shoes before standing on the seats.

[@Farrister]

lol

[@lukascwik2574]

Has anyone really noticed what a stupid place these propellers are located?

[@Farrister]

The big VTOL fans? Where would you put them?

[@lukascwik2574]

@@Farrister don't you see airflow is blocked by upper part of the wing?

[@chatkata123]

Nothing new... same video as these from 7+ years ago

[@Farrister]

Yeah :(

[@zman_o7]

Nope do not need it o7 🤣👍

[@Farrister]

lol

[@Michael-bc8nu]

It was announced nearly 10 YEARS ago. This is fraud, and should not be advertised. This ship will be no more then bunch of JPEG concept arts

[@Farrister]

I dunno, I don't see it as fraud, but I can understand how people who have been waiting for so long would be frustrated

[@NyaandereGaming]

This ship was the reason I gave up on Star Citizen, that fucking drink mixing minigame. Feature creep prime.

[@Farrister]

lol honestly I'd be really surprised if we actually got that