Humanity's Legendary Space Fighter | Star Citizen Lore

Come hear the full story of the grand daddy of all aerospace fighters of humanity in the Star Citizen universe, the Aegis Dynamics Gladius Light Fighter. Learn about how the failure to prepare for humanity's future would lead to one of the single more important ships in UEE history
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[@joshm3484]

It's the 30th century's version of an F-16

[@tesladrive5295]

That'd be more the Arrow, the Gladius is more like a MiG-29, reliable and heavily equipped for its size

[@pirateradio8420]

Yes! I keep arguing with people over which real world aircraft influenced which Star Citizen ships. Gladius = F16, Hornet = F15, Sabre = F14, Eclipse = B2 Spirit, Retaliator = B1 Lancer. It's obvious right?

[@jaykay6321]

@@pirateradio8420 Wouldn't the Sabre be more the equivalent of the F-22? Even in lore it's designated as a stealth fighter. And Hornet = F/A-18 Hornet, right? They're both primarily carrier based fighters

[@WrenSands]

I’d call it an F-17 and the FCA is more like an F-35 even though the nickname does not fit

[@pirateradio8420]

@@WrenSands Chris Roberts is my age, he is too old to give a shit about the F-35 ;)

[@Zeoran]

ALWAYS love your videos Paul, thanks for the effort! You are my #1 source for all things Star Citizen Lore.

[@SLDFSpectreSix]

Until recently, the Gladius was the only ship I could clear Pirate Swarm solo with. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts. I fly a Hornet or the F8C mostly, but I appreciate the Gladius for what she can do.

[@colintate]

My word. That was an epic vid. Thank you. o7.

[@dalarast]

Thank you for the hard work and getting this out. I looked forward to this more than I do 4.0 - I know one will always not disappoint and be surrounded by “opinions”. Thanks again.

[@Maxxy9090]

the wear and tear on the flyaround shot. Very cool

[@WitcherGary]

No, thank you. This is great amount of work. And greatly appreciated.

[@Ryecrash617]

As always, an exceptional video. Thank you for putting it together.

[@pmcomputing2459]

Ive been in Star Citizen since the beginning, I recently ccu'd my Avenger Titan and got a Gladius, I love that ship.

[@vincentv6891]

Who named the small ships docked to a larger one parasite fighter? It fcking erks me so much because that's not what a parasite is. Not only that, what if we get actual parasite organism.

[@MagnusAlbion]

gimmie dystopian vid now. please?

[@steelslayer8506]

Fr

[@heathmorris6100]

I would love the gladius if if didn't have the weird extra bit on the bottom. I've never been a fan of adding extra bits that serve no purpose

[@AthrunX23s]

I'm guessing a racing version of the Gladius is now in the pipeline.

[@juliancain6128]

Fantastic presentation! I was glued to my chair for all 47.5 minutes!

[@freekyjason3]

fantastic video, appreciate the work. very enjoyable to watch

[@Henkums]

God damn it Paul, you made me buy another ship, again😅

[@robertodykirk]

I spent 2 years in this game and I learned more in this vid than all my game play. I really need to learn more of the lore.

[@fishbaitx]

😮🍿 lore time

[@Vashocre]

This channel is so good I rewatch videos

[@squirrellordsgaming2772]

Magnificent video. Thank you.😊

[@joeswanson420]

Dang love that all of it

[@Nikitaman]

Waited over 2 months for this.. let's gooooo

[@mostlyshenanigans]

Great vid, Astro! Very good info. SC lore goes deep.

[@piedpiper1172]

The Gladius in pirate swarm with the community VR mod remains the best gaming experience available on any platform today. Beautiful ship, beautifully covered. The Gladius really captures the potential of the project-when things are done to the highest standard there is nothing else like Star Citizen. Ty for working so hard to give us such a great video!

[@K1LLSWICH]

CIG should share the profit with you content creators for making us play this shit

[@naseros.]

I'd love it if cloud imperium, made a game during the tevarin war after squadron 42. I can imagine being a pilot flying these old, bulky, slow fighters with no shields and seeing a talon or prowler in those old ships. Just the speed and agility of something close to what we have now paired with shields. It would make the player look at tevarin ships in a whole new ptsd kind of light. Then, seeing the massive leap in tech from the stelleto to an old version of the tali or gladius. I could see the story being a military campaign in the first half then like an "enemy mine" or "last samuri" second half. Where you crash and get stranded with a tevarin pilot. Then, towards the end, flee to bremen or nyx

[@cygnus6623]

Very professionally done! Thank you! Timing is impeccable...I just bought back my Pirate Gladius.

[@nekomancer4641]

41:00 lore-canon jousting! All joking aside. Utilization of Speed and acceleration should always be a part of any convincing combat strategy

[@vikingsdawn1301]

Your deep dives into Star Citizen lore are incredible! I love how you bring the universe to life, especially with the detailed breakdowns. Keep up the stellar work!

[@zeta4687]

the onlyy thing i don't like about this ship is the nose gun it breaks the beautiful shape. i always take the nose gun off if not for combat perpous it's like watching navy history once again but in space. going from big ship big guns to carrier based battle group

[@sidewithwerewolves]

Visually and without lore videos I would say the hornet is the ancient fighter and the gladius is the upgrade as it has a similar design language as the f8. Cig.... no one said they knew how to name or date things well.

[@Wrzlprnft]

i do not regularily watch all your videos. But i keep coming back to them, cause they are always a banger

[@Chronoclysm17]

Truly appreciate the shear amount of time, effort and artistry that goes into your lore videos. Love every part of these.

[@et3inuyasha]

The Hornet is still my favorite, but the Gladius is still a sexy fighter.

[@Regorlan]

amazing work once again, i could listen to him talking all day

[@pirateradio8420]

Excellent video. Please keep them coming!

[@watermelon58]

My favorite ship of all time it has a special place in my heart

[@thenecrolept]

Sick video man - commenting for the algorithm!

[@aimlis]

Huge in scope and laden with detail ~ Great show!

[@emmettwaller989]

Really excellent coverage of this ship!

[@Samwise_Dibly]

This was sensational. Thank you, sir. o7

[@clerictheia629]

Fantastic video! Thank you! ^^

[@shempasta]

Who manatee? Great video as always!!

[@lofflof]

A comment for the Comment God.

[@ESC_907]

Hornet who? Gold Pass when?!

[@nazgul9]

As usual, excellent content 🤘

[@morinc75]

that's some epic work mate !

[@rohatmora5538]

Incredible video, well done!

[@chx4268]

Yayy astrodaddy did ot again wooo

[@winterbugplays]

Again, I'll say. Ooo!

[@alyxander8897]

Hell yea! New lore video!

[@fishbaitx]

KZbin MORE OF THIS!

[@MadhatterMike42]

Well done, Great job!

[@Vioblight]

As annoyed as I am with development. I always enjoy these videos man!

[@ForgedHorizons]

Cool ship cool video

[@Towmader447]

Great Video!!!

[@HappyRBOB]

Epic as always!

[@prestiboi]

No way you said a granddaddy 😭😂😂

[@TheAstroHistorian]

You prefer I say Pepaw?

[@KarlKaput]

#Gladiusmeta

[@Osean_Kitty]

10:37 damn, if only it was called a Viper

[@TheAstroHistorian]

Yeah it is very Viper coded/

[@mcaddc]

When the UEE introduced Master Modes, it reduced the king of light fighters to a fragile wine glass. Oh how the mighty have fallen… 😂

[@TheAstroHistorian]

Sir, this is a Whammers

[@stuartriddell2461]

I was going to make a similar comment. MM really did kill the light fighters, the arrow and gladius are now just single seat shuttles with no cargo.

[@redsurprise9795]

@@stuartriddell2461 light fighters are still the king of the 1v1 thanks to their rate fighting ability, go into some AC free flight and see what people are using in 1v1s, you will see lots of gladius and arrow pilots.

[@wowyarkan]

imagine having lore for a game that doesn't exist, very funny

[@TheAstroHistorian]

Sir, this is a Whammers

[@KowieMcZowie]

Gladius = cancer for the ears. They really messed up the sound effects for the Gladius, after the honey moon period its quite unpleasant to listen to.

[@TheAstroHistorian]

Sir, this is a Whammers

[@CDRJacquesChirac]

Oh Gladius, sweet fallen king of pvp… you were such a great ship, may you rest in peace ! 🪦